Who’s More Delusional? Tony Romo fans or Jason Campbell fans?
by KevinE on Jul 10, 2009 1:01 PM EDT
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With July being painfully slow, the blogosphere has been non-stop chatter on two main topics: 1.) Is Jason Campbell a serviceable Quarterback and 2.) Whether Tony Romo is good enough to lead his team to the Super Bowl. It seems to be the endless debate where the answer cannot come soon enough for either.
Both Quarterbacks are certainly out of excuses. The T.O. soap opera is over, and it is Jessica's Tony's time to be the only voice heard. On the flip side, Campbell is entering year two of an offense with a RB and WR in their prime. Both Quarterbacks also have two major assets. Tony has arguably the best back-field in the league with Marion Barber, Felix Jones, and Tashard Choice. Jason Campbell has a defense that should be giving him the best field position in the league.
So, with both fan bases avidly defending their QB...who's more delusional? After all, both of these QBs had these assets last year. It's a tough call. Romo is the better Quarterback, but when it comes to December when every player's hustle and concentration goes to the next level, Tony seems to be stuck in neutral. Cowboys' bloggers don't see a problem though:
Tony Romo will be our quarterback. I think he will take us to the ultimate level we need to be, the Super Bowl. As the years have passed since he was named the starter he has improved every year. I am very confident that Tony is "our" quarterback.
Actually, this statement couldn't be more wrong. He statistically got worse last year, including the month he sat out with the boo-boo on his pinky finger.
Romo played 3 less games in 2008 than in 2007, yet he had FIVE more fumbles lost, a 6 point drop in QB rating, and a lower average yards per attempt.
Season
Team
Passing
Rushing
Fumbles
G
GS
Comp
Att
Pct
Yds
Avg
TD
Int
Sck
SckY
Rate
Att
Yds
Avg
TD
FUM
Lost
2008
Dallas
13
13
276
450
61.3
3,448
7.7
26
14
20
123
91.4
28
41
1.5
0
13
7
2007
Dallas
16
16
335
520
64.4
4,211
8.1
36
19
24
176
97.4
31
129
4.2
2
10
2
2006
Dallas
16
10
220
337
65.3
2,903
8.6
19
13
21
124
95.1
34
102
3.0
0
9
3
Tony is not the only one to blame for this. I remember the Skins victory over Dallas last season where Jason Garrett went out of his way to not run the ball. I think everyone was baffled why Marion Barber only had eight carries and Felix Jones had ZERO. Marion Barber, Felix Jones, and Tashard Choice. I mean, that is an incredible backfield. Jeff George could QB that backfield to the playoffs.
Tony has been named to 2 Pro-Bowls in his 3 years of playing for the Cowboys. In that span Tony has thrown 62 TD passes.
The number of TD passes thrown doesn't mean squat. Dan Marino, anyone? A clutch QB that can play through pain is much more valuable. Romo has done nothing the last three years to show he can do either. It's actually getting comical at this point. But enough of the bloggers, Romo himself says it'll be different this year stating:
"It's been very football heavy this offseason," Romo told the Journal Times. "We had a lot of OTA's and a lot of minicamps, the most since I've been here. The guys have worked their butts off and we've tried to put ourselves in position to be successful by doing everything we can this offseason. Since I've been playing in the NFL, this has been the best offseason to date and that excites you as a quarterback. In that regard, it's been real enjoyable."
Hmm. Heavy off-season? There was the U.S. Open qualifier and the Congressional Pro-Am, which he surely had to practice for. As I see it, the Cowboys are not built to win a Super Bowl. Their defense has too many holes, but Tony will surely get the blame for that. All it takes is one picture of him in Vegas with Jessica Simpson to appear on TMZ.
Romo added that he is excited to see who steps up in the absence of Terrell Owens. "It's going to be real interesting to see who steps up and takes over some of the things we may have lost with 81" the quarterback said.
That's not exactly a ringing endorsement for their current receivers. Either way, can training camp get here already?
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u mentioned the open qualifying and the AT&T
But you forgot to mention romo and witten taking time from practice and OTAs to join the Jonas Brothers on tour for the whole month of June. Now I heard the two are busy planning the one brothers bachleor party.
by pas493 on Jul 10, 2009 1:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
hahaha
I want to see tony romo’s hat collection. 18 blue starter caps (b/c starter is still a cool company), 11 queer golf hats like this one, a fedora, and a fluffy purple cowboy hat with a tiger stripe around it for tony and witten’s private time.
by pas493 on Jul 10, 2009 1:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Superbowl QBs
Eli has won a super bowl and would be a good choice, but I decided to listen to another superbowl QB and a Redskin on his thoughts, who will be the Pro-bowl QB this year out of the NFC east
Joe Theismann thinks that Campbell is headed for the Pro Bowl. The man we used to call “Joey Sunshine” (when he was, you know, relevant) threw some of his positivity toward Campbell during a Wednesday night spot on Sirius NFL Radio’s Late Hits with Brian McGovern and Carl Banks.
“I think the one thing that I see more than anything is there’s going to be some be consistency around him,” Theismann said. "He’s finally in a system where he actually gets to practice the same things that he practiced last year and he gets to grow from them. And as a quarterback or as anybody studying film, when you look at yourself on film, you know why you made certain decisions. In Jason’s case, seven of the last nine years, or eight years, both college and professionally, when he looks at film, it doesn’t apply to the coming year because it’s all different, so he’s never really growing during the season. He will in this particular year. I watched him in spring ball, in the OTAs and the minicamps [and he’s] much more confident, much more comfortable.
“Last year, Jim Zorn rebuilt his throwing style. He’s got great size, he’s got a great arm, he’s got a terrific work ethic. I think that this young man — and he’s in the last year of a contract, so there’s super motivation there — but I think he’s going to have a football team around him that will be a much better football team than it was a year ago.”
PFT.com sometimes does report actual news, and even shows the media gull to cover their butt when the Redskins do perform well this year.
Actually, we agree. The Redskins comfortably are flying under radar, and they could put together a surprising season.
Tony the Romo-man is not in the same conversation, has he ever won any championship???
by dr WNC on Jul 10, 2009 2:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Delusional
Well I can’t remember anyone being delusional in a positive way about Campbell. Romo’s offense is potent and he’s got alot of weapons, Campbell doesn’t. Both have been questioned about their leadership skills and both are heading into career defining years.
I for one support Jason and have no delusions. Honestly what do you expect from him when the o-line is falling apart, Moss is constantly doubled, our number 2 wr should be a number 3, and as much as I love Portis no one is afarid if him taking one to the house.
A consectutive year in the same scheme should do him well but I have no delusions just expect FAIL should no one else step their own game up!
I'm worried about the beer supply. After this case, and the other case, there's only one case left- Barney Gumble
by CptChaosSidekick on Jul 10, 2009 2:36 PM EDT via mobile reply actions 0 recs
Sugar
is delusional. He has a serious man crush on JC.
I’m trying to think of a Super Bowl QB that was not a leader. I really hope we see a different JC this year regarding that where he takes control of the line of scrimmage.
by KevinE on Jul 10, 2009 2:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Whoever was QB for the Ravens. And Bucs.
by SSBlitz on Jul 10, 2009 3:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Trent Dilfer and Brad Johnson
Brad Johnson was definitely a leader on that team…just b/c their D did all the heavy lifting doesn’t mean he didn’t lead. Trent Dilfer…yea, not sure. He seemed to be a vocal guy tho.
I mean, you can still be a leader but not a pro-bowler. Rex Grossman was in a Super Bowl … but he had everyone in the huddle behind him from what I read and saw.
by KevinE on Jul 10, 2009 3:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
How about Eli Manning.
He wasn’t much of a vocal leader, and Barber called him out on it. And just when they started winning, his milquetoast nature became a quiet confidence. Please. He did great on that run, but he’s not exactly whipping people into a frenzy.
Who was the skins’ QB when yall won in 1991? I know he had a great year, but after Gibbs left, the team fell apart.
I’d also throw Jeff Hostetler under the bus. He didn’t seem like much of a leader.
by jdramirez on Jul 10, 2009 4:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Mark Rypien
was hurt after Gibbs left, then Nerv brought in Heath and the Headbanger.
by CJHutch on Jul 13, 2009 10:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
In some of the games last year, Jason Campbell looked Dynamite.
I’m sure yall saw it too. Perfect touch on passes, lacing the ball through defenders, I’m not sure what went wrong exactly… but I can’t say I was disappointed it didn’t last.
by jdramirez on Jul 10, 2009 4:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not Delusional
I just didn’t think JC was the problem worth addressing this offseason with the resources we had at our disposal.
by Ken Meringolo on Jul 10, 2009 4:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I had no idea Romo had 32 fumbles. Can’t wait to break that one out on the Cowboy fans.
by Bye, Dawk :( on Jul 10, 2009 3:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh, we are aware.
Some are Romo being stupid with the ball, but most are because of protection breakdowns or him escaping the rush of the first defender, and then the offensive line not continuing to protect and then he gets hit from behind.
by jdramirez on Jul 10, 2009 4:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
First things first, I can’t wait for training camp, because this is ridiculously boring.
1. The picture with Romo and Jeter, Romo was at Yankee stadium with a little boy with a terminal illness. Are you seriously going to begrudge him making a dieing child happy?
2. The Cowboys backfield is incredibly talented, and it would have BEEN wonderful if they were all healthy last year. Jones missed over ½ the season, Barber proved he wasn’t an every down back (and had his own pinky toe issue) and Tashard Choice did a GREAT job against some of the best defenses in the league.
3. The fumbles, not all, come from pressure. Our o-line is suspect and who knew losing Kyle Kosier would prove to be a detriment. I think Kosier’s loss was a scapegoat for the o-line getting old and lazy (holding penalties). I don’t see the o-line improving much from last year.
4. There were other games where Garrett forgot about the running game, specifically when Romo was out with a BROKEN THROWING HAND. A broken pinky makes it sound like he had a hang nail.
5. Jason Campbell also played in the At&t Congressional Pro-am. Is it really a requirement that we have our sports stars put in 100 hours of film study in the off season? Seems asinine. According to reports, Tony will do his weight training in the morning, throwing, etc., and then play a round of golf in the afternoon. Crayton has said that they play basketball in the offseason and Tony brings a football and wants to throw. Crayton response was that it was the offseason and Tony was throwing the ball hard. As a Cowboys fan, I prefer he play golf than go to the strip club… or Dave and Busters as there is apparently peril there as well.
6. As for the Wideouts… it seems as though Tony will be looking for the open WR and not just forcing it to TO who was credited (if you want to call it that) with 36 drops last season.
As for Campbell… I think the skins have a chance to have a breakout season this year. Campbell will be in the 2nd year in the system, ditto with the defense, the addition of Haynesworth clogging the middle, and if the o-line can be good and the running game healthy with Portis, I think the Skins have a real chance at the division. I’m sure that’s a cliffnotes version of what yall have been discussing, but not being talked about isn’t a bad thing.
by jdramirez on Jul 10, 2009 4:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Romo
I knew about the make-a-wish at Yankess stadium…I never said anything about it. It probably would have been more fitting to post the Cabo picture but that’s old news.
As for the golf, Campbell was there, but if you saw him play, you can tell he doesn’t spend a lot of time on it. I agree…it’s slow times right now so breaking down Cowboys’ bloggers on Romo is something to kill time. Romo is getting a reputation for not being a hard-worker, which Troy Aikman has called him out for and coaches internally (showing up to camp out of shape). Romo seems to be taking it more seriously this year.
by KevinE on Jul 10, 2009 4:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I saw the pics of Romo too, and he looked as fat as I am.
But I was at the pro-am at Congressional, and he looked about as I would expect. This is going to sound super gay, but I was surprised his butt was normal size. In his uniform, he looked like he never met a Snickers bar he didn’t like.
Everything I have heard says he is a gym rat. I have no reason to not believe it. I think he is just covered way too much by the sports press and the celebrity media. But him practicing is doesn’t exactly make headlines. Seriously, as much as yall love your redskins, can yall name one thing any of your guys got for their birthday?
And just as an FYI, I hope he keeps trying to qualify for the US Open. I would take off work Thursday and Friday just to watch that on TV. I wouldn’t go to watch it in person, because as I learned from Congressional, watching a tournament in person is horrible.
by jdramirez on Jul 10, 2009 5:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Really?
I saw that you posted up Tony Romo’s numbers in response to a blogger saying that he has improved over the years (which I also disagree with in part) but you failed to post up comparrison numbers for Jason Campbell.
Even at Tony Romo’s worst (last year) he is better than Campbells best year. Campbell might not turn the ball over as much, but I will take a 26-14 (TD-INT) ratio over a 13-6 any day. Campbell is a good quarterback, don’t get me wrong. I like the guy. I hope this year is going to be a breakout year for him but I don’t see the Redskins getting in the playoffs just yet. You guys have a solid defense and even though your offense has some weapons, it is going to need more to defeat the other three defenses in this division.
Another solid draft in 2010 and next year you guys should be ready.
Not trying to be a hater, but just keeping it real. :)
by Damnsammit on Jul 10, 2009 4:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It's all good
I didn’t bring up Campbell really b/c we’ve talked about it SO much over the last 4 months with the Sanchez and Cutler fiascos. I mentioned above Romo is a better QB…no one will deny that I think.
by KevinE on Jul 10, 2009 4:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I agree with you....
The question is who is more delusional, not who is a better QB.
Skins: Can Campbell become an above average to good QB?
Cowboys: Will Romo become the SB winning QB that we all claim he can be?
Two different questions, but both fan bases are potentially deluding themselves.
by jdramirez on Jul 10, 2009 5:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well in that case!
I think the answer to both of those questions is “yes”.
I see Campbell improving this year as he has in the past and then next year he should become even better. He has the potential to be a great NFL QB but it looks like he is running out of time to prove it to the organization. Personally, I’d like to see him get out of the NFC East because I am a Cowboys fan :)
And Romo will become the SB winning QB… hopefully! I think this year is his best shot so far, especially since the expectations are already so low. If he doesn’t win a playoff game this year though, he will probably go home and blow his brains out. Poor guy takes so much verbal deification from the media.
I’m just ready for September!
by Damnsammit on Jul 10, 2009 5:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah
I think this year is his best shot so far,
they say that about the Cowboys every year. I think Romo is going to tank because he doesn’t have T.O. Don’t get me wrong, I think it was a great decision to dump T.O., but they will be worse without him this year.
by CJHutch on Jul 13, 2009 10:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
"Don't be a celebrity QB"
I think that was one of Bill Parcells’ main rules when he laid out his list for Romo at the front side of his run as a starter wasn’t it? I think Parcells would be someone you would listen to on that. But hasn’t it seemed that Romo has sought fame and celebrity? Sure he is a decent quarterback, but his play has not warranted any elite status. And just being the Cowgirls’ QB isn’t enough anymore since they haven’t won a playoff game in over a decade. From a leadership perspective, neither Romo nor JC has lit it up at this point.
by Ken Meringolo on Jul 10, 2009 4:54 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Here were the rules by Parcells. I'll comment after I post them.
1. Press or t.v., agents or advisors, family or wives, friends or relatives, fans or hangers on, ignore them on matters of football, they don’t know what’s happening here.
2. Don’t forget to have fun, but don’t be the class clown. Clowns and leaders don’t mix. Clowns can’t run a huddle.
3. A quarterback throws with his legs more than his arms. Squat and run. Fat quarterbacks can’t avoid the rush.
4. Know your job cold. This is not a game without errors. Keep yours to a minimum. Study.
5. Know your own players. Who’s fast? Who can catch? Who needs encouragement? Be precise. Know your opponent.
6. Be the same guy everyday. In condition, preparing to lead, studying your plan. A coach can’t prepare you for every eventuality. Prepare yourself and remember, impulse decisions usually equal mistakes.
7. Throwing the ball away is a good play. Sacks, interceptions, and fumbles are bad plays. Protect against those.
8. You must learn to manage the game. Personnel, play call, motions, ball handling, proper reads, accurate throws, play fakes. Clock, clock, clock, don’t you ever lose track of the clock.
9. Passing stats and td passes are not how you’re gonna be judged. Your job is to get your team in the end zone and that’s how you’re gonna be judged.
10. When all around you is in chaos, you must be the hand that steers the ship. If you have a panic button, so will everyone else. Our ship can’t have panic buttons.
11. Don’t be a celebrity quarterback. We don’t need any of those. We need battlefield commanders that are willing to fight it out everyday, every week, and every season, and lead their team to win after win after win.
by jdramirez on Jul 10, 2009 5:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Romo sucks. Eli is a SB MVP. And Jason has some work to do.
Fans stuck in the 80's are lame. Respect the past, live in the now.
by maveric_87 on Jul 10, 2009 5:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
When the Colts played the Giants on ESPN,
someone had a sign that said
Eli
Sucks
Peyton’s
Nuts
It was one of the funnier things I have seen. And the awful thing about it, is that it was made by a Giants fan!!! Well, probably not. Thank god for HD-TV.
by jdramirez on Jul 10, 2009 6:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
1. I don’t think Tony has been swayed by any of the above. If anything, Tony and Jason Garrett was listening too much to an aged WR who changed the gameplan.
2. He looked miserable at times last year. He wasn’t smiling like he normally did, and I don’t think he has ever been a class clown, but I would like him to yell at the o-line when they play like arse.
3. He’s not fat.
4. Tony throws the ball up for grabs a little too often, and he need to protect the ball more. So I will throw him under the bus for this. But, it’s better to make things happen rather than to be too cautious and never try. The Cowboys have had a few QB’s do that.
5. I don’t think this is an issue.
6. I think he is the same guy day in and day out, but he is the new impulse QB. Brett Farve is the original of course.
7. He doesn’t throw the ball away nearly enough and what happens is he usually evades the first guy and then gets hit from behind for a sack and a fumble. I blame the o-line for not protecting him in the first place.
8. I think he does a good job of this.
9. Not Tony, he’s judged on playoff success or the lack there of. He’s put the ball in the endzone about as much as any other QB in the league.
10. He doesn’t hit the panic button. I think he has an appropriate sense of urgency.
11. WTF is a celebrity QB? I wish Parcells would elaborate more on that. I would presume it to be a guy who is a star just for being a star, without production on the field. Maybe like Matt Leinert in Arizona. Celebrity Qb is just way too vague.
by jdramirez on Jul 10, 2009 6:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Celebrity QB
It is vague, but if there is one, Tony Romo is it. Consistently being on TMZ.com will do it.
by KevinE on Jul 10, 2009 6:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I personally don't mind so much,
It helps me get a football fix in the middle of the freaking offseason.
by jdramirez on Jul 10, 2009 6:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
problem is...
He does during it December and the playoffs too
by KevinE on Jul 10, 2009 6:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Agreed
I’d much rather have Eli than Romo in December. I’d rather have Alex Smith on IR sitting on the bench than Romo in December.
Fans stuck in the 80's are lame. Respect the past, live in the now.
by maveric_87 on Jul 10, 2009 7:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Full o crapola...
Sure Romo isn’t as good in December and his rating goes from 100 to about 70, but 70 isn’t exactly Quincy Carter-esque.
by jdramirez on Jul 10, 2009 10:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Romo still sucks!
The end
Fans stuck in the 80's are lame. Respect the past, live in the now.
by maveric_87 on Jul 10, 2009 11:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
so is Tom Brady though, so what does that really mean?
by sduncan24 on Jul 11, 2009 4:28 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Romo Sucks?
You deadskin fans are a lol funny. You rail on Romo and then when it comes down to the poll, by an almost 2 to 1 margin, you all pick Romo as your QB over Cambell…guess that’s the problem with DC. The Boys, aka AMERICA’S TEAM, are gonna kick some redskin ace this year!
by BigDBilly on Jul 11, 2009 7:00 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The poll might be scewed.
Yesterday early when I voted for Romo, he had 17%, and Eli had 40% which was a surprise and then Campbell had the rest.
I think many of my ilk swarmed on the poll and really threw the results out of whack.
by jdramirez on Jul 11, 2009 9:46 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Romo Sucks and I'm not even a Redskin fan
Just keeping it real. I voted for the guy who has won in the playoffs not to mention play the biggest upset ever in the SB. Neither Campbell nor Homo have won squat so it’s a pretty easy vote.
Fans stuck in the 80's are lame. Respect the past, live in the now.
by maveric_87 on Jul 11, 2009 1:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You keep
hitching your wagons to Tony Oh-No. And he’ll keep leading you to Cabo week two of the playoffs. The guy is a playground QB. He waits way too to throw the ball, only before he always had his safety ’That’s my Quarterback’ valve. ow Witten will be swarmed, Roy Williams will be hurt, and the other guy will be….. Wait, WHO is the ?other guy
by CJHutch on Jul 13, 2009 10:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'll give you the run down of Cowboys's receiving weapons.
1. Roy Williams – needs to prove he is a #1 receiver again
2. Jason Witten – Solid contributor, but not much of a runner after the catch
3. Marion Barber – Catches the ball out of the backfield and can punish in space, but won’t go the distance.
4. Patrick Crayton – Above average #2 receiver, and better in the slot position as a #3.
5. Felix Jones – Can catch running out of the backfield with amazing lateral speed and quickness, and can play slot receiver, again with good quickness.
6. Martellus Bennett – Could be a starter on most teams, solid blocker, and good hands and is everything Witten is not after the catch. He had hurdled guys, his big, he’s quick, and I’d have him higher on this depth chart if not for Witten.
7. Tashard Choice – Very good all round running back, can run and catch and will get about 10 touches per game next year.
8. Miles Austin – The speedster of the group. As fast as any WR in the game going in one direction. He was supposed to improve last year, but is injury prone. Almost worth a 2nd round pick from the Jets, if the compensation was 3rd they probably would have jumped all over him. He may actually be the 2nd WR on the outside and Crayton playing the slot.
9. Sam Hurd – Good 4th WR if Austin is injured, effective 3rd WR. Looks like Quincy Carter from behind.
10. Isaiah Stanbeck – Former QB, not doing well making transition to WR, probably will be cut if he doesn’t have a big off season.
11. The scrub from 4th and long – Either Holley or Hawkins, but Hawkins is too small for the NFL but is quick, and is ferocious. His brother is Artrell Hawkins who played in 10 different places in his career. Holley is a big WR, and my guess wouldn’t play well at the NFL level, but he’s also quite competitve and would be a good enough special teamer.
12. The opposing defense – Tony will throw into coverage… fortunately the defense will drop the ball more often than catch it.
by jdramirez on Jul 14, 2009 10:19 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
#12
should be higher on the list. JK.
Jones is the only one in there that scares me. Austin is fast, but he has to have the ball in his hands for that matter. Crayton is good ( I think they were better off with him than Williams, considering what they gave up for WIlliams), but he’s not going a gamebreaker. Same with Witten and Barber. Williams is talented, but that means nothing. He is over-rated as hell.
My point was, I don’t think the Cowboys have the “weapons” everyone says they do. T.O. made a big difference. He may have been an a$$hole, and a whiner, but he produced on the field AND he made opportunities for everyone else. He made Romo’s gambling style pay off more often than not. Without him, I don’t think they have a better “arsenal” than the Skins. They have a better stable of backs, but our top back is better. The receiving corps are about equal** except, once again, our top option is better. The tight ends are about equal as well. Witten is an easier target, but Cooley is more athletic.
As for the QB’s, once again, let’s see Romo operate without T.O. He is very erratic, and I personally think it will be much more evident this year. But that’s just my opinion. We shall see. Campbell needs to be more consistent. He has shown the moxy. He has shown the ability. He has shown the armstrength. He has even shown the accuracy. The problem is he has never shown them for 3 or for games in a row.
by CJHutch on Jul 14, 2009 1:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
call me delusional...
But I like Campbell over the rest… not considering supporting cast, of course. I think the guy will make a surprise leap this year! I will accept all “told you so’s” once I’m proven wrong- till then… Long live the Redskins and Long live Campbell’s legacy to continue!!
JJ Fe
by Rydaddy617 on Jul 11, 2009 10:34 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Push
The Midgets SB win was a fluke that came down to defense and the luckiest pass/reception in SB history. It won’t be long before Midget fans will, once again, turn on Eli and sourpuss Coughlin. But right now, the 2nd best Manning brother has accomplished more than JC and Jessica’s bitch Romo.
RAK EM UP!
by VA_Skin on Jul 11, 2009 3:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm watching that game right now, and OH MY GOD so many plays are going for the Giants.
A horrible pass to Toomer that he caught and somehow managed to get 2 feet in bounds and a 2nd quarter pass that should be picked by Randall Gay that was dropped.
And Brady is getting as killed as Tony Romo was. That defense was playing crazy good.
by jdramirez on Jul 11, 2009 3:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tyree had one TD reception and then the miracle catch.
I have to give him the nod for Super Bowl MVP over Eli, but the D-line over both of those two, for what it’s worth.
by jdramirez on Jul 11, 2009 4:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Romo's Year
I am willing to bet that five ganes into the season that the Cowboys will once again be named as a Superbowl contender. If the back field stays healthy, all the pressure is off of Romo. I would also imagine that this year Jason Garrett will have Romo moving around more. In my opinion, they tried to make Romo a pocket passer and that Takes away the danger for the other team that he may run.
RomoNation
by RomoNation on Jul 13, 2009 9:29 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He's not a runner, and you only move the QB around
if you are concerned the defense is picking a spot to attack in the backfield and going crazy to get there. I think Romo will have a great year, as both a Cowboys fan and an optimist, butI don’t think they will use him like you say. Hopefully the running game is effective early, rather than what the Cowboys have tried to do, using the passing game to open up the running game.
by jdramirez on Jul 13, 2009 2:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Romo has to move around in the pocket to see the field better, it is not always due to weak spots in the line IMO. He is listed at 6-2, but is really 6-0 or 6-1 (saw him at the ATT Nat, he is not 6-2)…which is very short for an NFL QB (it is more difficult to make reads while dropping back with 6-5+ OL/DL in front of you). He routinely does not see wide open WRs down field. The Cowboys do a lot of shotgun to help him with this, but it does tip off pass plays or draws to the D. TO at times was correct to complain that he was open but Romo didn’t see him or was in the process of moving in the pocket. The other issue with his size is that he does not have big hands, which is not helpful when he scrambles. He does fumble a lot when out of the pocket….even with an uninjured hand. I guess what I’m saying here is that I think his size is limiting him from being a good pocket passer. It is fine that he scrambles, but that comes with more fumbles and ints.
by liger99 on Jul 14, 2009 4:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
HA!
I’ll one up you. I think they’ll be named a “contender” before the season starts. They are named a “contender” every year. Means nothing. If the Redskins are given the title of offseason Superbowl winners every year, than the Cowboys should be given the title of Media Superbowl winners. It’s such a joke to me that these supposed “experts” haven’t yet learned how stupid they look being duped into believing the HYPE of the Cowboys every year. Me, I don’t mind it. I like it better when the Skins are overlooked.
by CJHutch on Jul 14, 2009 1:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Damn....
It appears Romo is all business this year….
http://www.sportingnews.com/blog/The_Trenches/entry/view/28295/punch_to_the_heart_romo,_simpson_no_longer
by KevinE on Jul 13, 2009 3:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Why does it matter?
Eli & Kurt Warner are married. Brady is engaged, and Romo is on the market. I can’t say that I know of anyone else’s relationship status. I think Peyton is married, but I have never seen his wife.
by jdramirez on Jul 14, 2009 10:20 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ok, this will be a long one, so i start with my apologies first.
I initally voted for Romo as the QB out of the 3 to start a team with, but that was primarily due to the fact that he has been in an offensive system thats pretty good. The cowboys without TO is a question mark. No matter what your opinion of #81 was, fact is he made the cowboys a deeper threat and they still didnt do anything with him.
Having moved back home (DC) after leaving outside of NY (CT), many Giant fans arent sold on Eli 100% although they take his SB MVP with pride (who wouldnt?)
As for JC. This is his year!! You know how every team has a work ethic saying? His saying this year should be “No Excuses”! The Defense will keep this team in games and give the O oppourtunities, JC needs to capitilize on them whichever way he can .
by 89RR on Jul 16, 2009 10:38 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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