Again, Bledsoe a Loser

by burntorangenance on Oct 23, 2006 9:12 PM CDT

Way to close the half strong...great throw.

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How bout Romo?

is he the answer?

by aorist9 on Oct 23, 2006 10:56 PM CDT reply actions

Might be

He had a couple great throws, but a couple terrible ones, including a horrible INT to a Giants d-lineman, either Robbins or Umenora(sp?). He's no Drew Bledsoe, though.

by boomhauer25 on Oct 23, 2006 11:15 PM CDT up reply actions

Looked like he was gambling a lot with his throws

Trusting his arm to stick the ball into tiny holes. That's pretty dangerous and will probably produce plenty of interceptions.

by aorist9 on Oct 24, 2006 12:03 AM CDT up reply actions

That's why

so many in the DFW area compare him to Favre. I'm not saying he's as talented, but his style and demeanor are very similar.

Hook 'em. 'Nuff said.

by GoHorns on Oct 24, 2006 7:27 AM CDT up reply actions

Enough comparisons to Brett Favre. Now I've heard that Rex Grossman and Tony Romo are Brett Favre-like. Stop. This is retarded. Just because you're daring with some throws does not elevate you to Brett Favre status. Tony Romo is a friggin nobody in this league and I absolutely can't believe that a 3-2 football team that was down a mere 5 points would go away from their starter coming off a W. Absurd.

by Michael Bean on Oct 24, 2006 10:00 AM CDT reply actions

plainly his fault

Plainly Bledsoe has somehow spooked his offensive line and they are afeart of blocking for him. So, in vengeance, he's throwing INTs so that when he gets let go at the end of the season, they go down with him.

As for Romo, I'm sure he's a decent fellow and nice to old women and small children, but you have to wonder if they might have over-reached in finding a hidden gem at Eastern Illinois to get on the roster.

by DC Trojan on Oct 24, 2006 10:35 AM CDT up reply actions

Nah

Bledsoe didn't spook his line, it's just hard to block for someone who stands perfectly still in the pocket and can't avoid the rush.
Romo is clearly more mobile and gave the offense a much-needed spark, but he made mistakes that even rookies don't make.At this point Parcells will have to determine how much of a liability Romo's poor play at times is and weigh that against all the positives he brings. I wouldn't be surprised if Parcells sticks with Romo.

by boomhauer25 on Oct 24, 2006 12:01 PM CDT up reply actions

Romo

The offense just looked better with Romo back there. People compare him to Brett Favre because that's what they do...people are idiots. And Bledsoe will never be anything but a 9-7 quarterback who loses key games because of immobility and poor decisions. I don't know how good Romo is but he can fit the ball in tight spots, he can move in the pocket and escape pressure, and he can learn from the mistakes he made in the second half. Something Bledsoe has failed to do. That INT at the end of the first half was a killer, and why is he looking for Patrick Crayton near the end zone anyway.

by Jason Mayer on Oct 24, 2006 11:15 AM CDT reply actions

Irvin made a good point

Michael Irvin made a great point in defense of Romo during his postgame comments. He said that the team seemed more energized and excited to play with Romo under center than with Bledsoe. They seem to have rallied around Romo during the preseason, and are continuing their support of him.

That isn't to say they don't like Drew. They just WANT Tony.

...til Gabriel blows his horn

by BigTexBD on Oct 24, 2006 2:37 PM CDT reply actions