Maybe a QB contorversy is a good thing

by Terry on Aug 23, 2006 10:11 AM CDT in Dallas Cowboys News

Vic Carucci of NFL.com offers an interesting take on the whole Bledsoe v Romo hype that has run rampant lately.

FIVE REASONS WHY...

...the Dallas Cowboys should feel as good about their quarterbacking situation as they have in a long time:

* Drew Bledsoe remains effective as a starter, as he demonstrated in the Aug. 21 preseason game against New Orleans.
* Tony Romo has stepped up his performance to the point where he presents himself as a legitimate challenger for the starting spot.
* Bledsoe will push himself harder because of Romo's presence.
* Romo's greater mobility makes him a change-up option should Bledsoe struggle, and the coaches have enough trust to insert him temporarily or -- depending on Bledsoe's performance or health -- as a permanent replacement.
* Bill Parcells believes in keeping as much pressure as possible on players at all positions, but none more than quarterback. With multiple options for the starting job, he can keep steady heat on Bledsoe and Romo, regardless of who occupies the No. 1 spot.

Now I couldn't agree more with this analysis. The development of Romo I think has certainly pushed Bledsoe to perfrom at a high level. Something tells me that Parcells just might have started this whole qb controversy with Peter King for this very reason, to make sure his 13 year vet is sharp and at the top of his game all season long as he knows if he doesn't play well, Romo is there lurking over his shoulder. If so, what brilliance by Parcells, huh?

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OK, good theory...

Here's my question: Is King a willing accomplice in this operation or is Tuna playing him for a fool by feeding him false info?

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by Dave Halprin on Aug 23, 2006 10:35 AM CDT reply actions

I don't think Parcells fed him false information

The Tuna just fed him some legit information, probably praised Romo a bit, and after knowing King all these years and how he thinks, knew he would come out with this "Romo will start" story.

Just a case of Parcells knowing what a reporter would do with certain iformation. Like Mike Fisher of ranchreport.com always says, Parcells loves to play mind games with the press, especially when it can work to his advantage.

"They're going to leave me over here by myself and thats when I'm gonna sink my fangs into them." - Terry Glenn

by Terry on Aug 23, 2006 10:47 AM CDT up reply actions