Peter King still believes Romo will replace Drew, soon. (1 Viewer)

[BigTex]

Local radio show had King on to see if he still believes Romo will replace Drew. He said that early in the season Romo will replace Drew and said there are two factors.

1. The OL, they'll need a mobile QB.

2. Some of the "brass" at camp has told him that Romo has clearly out played Drew.

The radio show then played an interview with Jerry in which he was commenting on PK's comments. He said, some people are making comments 4,000 miles from California and they don't have a clue.

PK then said, he stake his experience and rep on the fact that Rom will replace Drew early this year.

 

[BigTex]

I also want add: That before PK made his comments he spent a few hours with Bill P. privately. He did comment on what exactly they talked about during that time.

 

[Godsbrother]

Wishful thinking that may or may not come true.

Bledsoe is the starter going in and will remain so unless he gets hurt or really stinks up the place. Now either of these may come true but when it will is anyone's guess.

Unless you play in a keeper league, Romo is a luxury you can afford only if you have the roster space.

 

[Grigs Allmoon]

If Drew plays like he did Monday night, and TO comes back... There's no way he gets benched.

 

[BigTex]

If Drew plays like he did Monday night, and TO comes back... There's no way he gets benched.

This was brought up during the interview and PK said..............they were playing N.O and playing the worst front seven in the NFL.

 

[Texican]

From what I have been hearing on the radio here it seems that Jerry is all Bledsoe, but there are rumblings that Bill wants Romo to be the guy. Just what I heard.....

 

[gump]

If Drew plays like he did Monday night, and TO comes back... There's no way he gets benched.

This was brought up during the interview and PK said..............they were playing N.O and playing the worst front seven in the NFL.

Interesting slant. What I saw was a QB shred the #3 ranked pass D in the NFL in '05.

 

[Snotbubbles]

Interesting slant. What I saw was a QB shred the #3 ranked pass D in the NFL in '05.

Nice try, but they were the #3 ranked pass defense because nobody HAD TO throw against them. They were 1st in opponents pass attempts. The key to stopping Bledsoe is getting pressure on him and looking at his early schedule: @JAX, WAS, @TEN, @PHI, HOU, NYG, @CAR, @WAS he could be in trouble quick.

 

[BigTex]

Interesting slant. What I saw was a QB shred the #3 ranked pass D in the NFL in '05.

Nice try, but they were the #3 ranked pass defense because nobody HAD TO throw against them. They were 1st in opponents pass attempts. The key to stopping Bledsoe is getting pressure on him and looking at his early schedule: @JAX, WAS, @TEN, @PHI, HOU, NYG, @CAR, @WAS he could be in trouble quick.

According to King, by the time they play CAR, Romo will be the starter.

 

[bjabrad]

Local ESPN radio has been talking about this for a coupld of weeks already even before the first preseason game. Comments include: Bledsoe has played well but Romo has been outstanding. OL is the biggest weakness of this team and if Bledsoe holds the ball too long like he has a tendancy to do then he won't be able to have time to get the ball to Owens and Glenn. Romo is mobile, can roll out and avoid the pass rush better which opens up TO, Glenn, 2 TE's and RB's. Defense is the strong card.

Should be interesting to see a strong defense a team that will rely on the pass with TO, Glenn and 2 TE's. guess they dink it to the TE's to soften up the run.

The strongest words against Romo as the starter this year: it doesn't make sense that a strong superbowl contender would go to an untested QB. (I disagree since there is so much parity in the NFL there are no strong superbowl contenders and Romo would have every bit as great a chance to succeed as Bledsoe. Additionally, Dallas has a number of good teams in their division all fighting for playoff spots including WAS, NYG and perhaps PHI.

A Bledsoe/Romo handcuff could equal tremendous value with a good defense and a TO, Glenn + 2 TE offense with red zone scoring being distributed all around and not just to the RB's. Defense should give the offense more opportunities and good field position.

 

[Urinal Mint]

Romo may prove out to be the better caretaker QB if the Dallas defense is as strong as early indications show.

I still think you have to start Bledsoe until it's shown that the offensive line can't protect him properly. RT still looks like an issue to me. Dallas still struggles to run the ball with consistency. In the end you'll need the mobility of Romo to temper the weaknesses of the offensive line, but he needs to prove, without a doubt, that he won't foolishly turn the ball over.

 

[BigTex]

You both are making some very good points.

 

[houndirish]

Romo may prove out to be the better caretaker QB if the Dallas defense is as strong as early indications show.I still think you have to start Bledsoe until it's shown that the offensive line can't protect him properly. RT still looks like an issue to me. Dallas still struggles to run the ball with consistency. In the end you'll need the mobility of Romo to temper the weaknesses of the offensive line, but he needs to prove, without a doubt, that he won't foolishly turn the ball over.

Agree 100%. I simply don't see Dallas handing the job over to Romo to start the season. But once Bledsoe's lack of mobility combined with mediocre pass protection stagnates the offense Romo will get the call. I love how Peter King is trying to lead the charge on this story as if it's his baby. Chris Mortenson broke this "rumor" weeks ago. King is riding his coattails.Also, I didn't think PK would ever stake his reputation on anything except maybe a Starbucks double latte. While we're at it, what's King's rep worth these days anyway? I'd put it at a notch above Skip Clueless.

 

[Jiggyonthehut]

Same old story in Jacksonville. Fans want Garrard because he's mobile and can escape the inevitable rush that the Jags' makeshift line will yield. Byron is a very proven commodity compared to garrard, and is a better passer statistically- the only knock is that he hangs out in the pocket too long and isnt Marion Jones.

IMHO, there's never even been a significant question as to who is the starting QB for the Jags. I suspect that is the situation in Dallas. Just a kneejerk reaction from a few fans and a guy whos looking to regain his tarnished fantasy football reputation by trying to make an improbable event a fact.

 

[nightshift]

I wouldn't be too quick to dispel Romo as the starter. He put up respectable numbers vs. Seattle's first string D. Bledsoe's performance came against one the worst passing Ds in the league. Big difference there.

I think this week's game will tell us more.

SAFE BET: Hurd makes the roster.

 

[BigTex]

Romo may prove out to be the better caretaker QB if the Dallas defense is as strong as early indications show.I still think you have to start Bledsoe until it's shown that the offensive line can't protect him properly. RT still looks like an issue to me. Dallas still struggles to run the ball with consistency. In the end you'll need the mobility of Romo to temper the weaknesses of the offensive line, but he needs to prove, without a doubt, that he won't foolishly turn the ball over.

Agree 100%. I simply don't see Dallas handing the job over to Romo to start the season. But once Bledsoe's lack of mobility combined with mediocre pass protection stagnates the offense Romo will get the call. I love how Peter King is trying to lead the charge on this story as if it's his baby. Chris Mortenson broke this "rumor" weeks ago. King is riding his coattails.Also, I didn't think PK would ever stake his reputation on anything except maybe a Starbucks double latte. While we're at it, what's King's rep worth these days anyway? I'd put it at a notch above Skip Clueless.

One of the guys challenged PK to a bet, PK's response............I'll bet a cup of coffee.

 

[redman]

I just finished reading David Halberstam's biography on Bill Belichick, "The Education of a Coach." Good read, by the way.

I found particularly interesting the portions of the book that dealt with Belichick's evaluation of Bledsoe and Brady and the conclusion that Bledsoe was not the answer at QB.

In 2001 BB thought that Bledsoe held the ball for too long, lacked Brady's pocket awareness, was more mistake prone, and wasn't learning the offensive system the way that Brady was.He also thought that Bledsoe had the very same sense of entitlement that he was trying to weed out of the roster in order to build a selfless, cohesive unit as evidenced by Bledsoe's repeated insistence that Belichick should put him back into the lineup in place of Brady because the team needed a veteran and because (supposedly) Belichick had promised him.

For all of these reasons, Belichick (a defensive minded coach of course) traded him within his own division to the Bills:

"Bledsoe was traded for a draft choice to Buffalo, a team in their own division, a decision that surprised some people but reflected Belichick's belief that Bledsoe was not a threat to him. The Patriots would have a 5-1 record against him over the next 3 years."

I just thought that this was interesting in light of this discussion about Romo. For all of his impressive statistics, it would appear that there is an equally impressive lack of belief that he has what it takes to win in the NFL against good competition.

 

[dannyboy]

I just find it hard to believe. If PK/Mort turn out right on this, good for them. I just don't see how a team with real SB aspirations will turn to someone with very little NFL gameday experience, all just for the sake of mobility???

 

[Urinal Mint]

I highlight this because the scuttlebutt here in Dallas is, if Romo were to become the starter by simply beating out Bledsoe, that Bledsoe will retire immediately because he "isn't here to be a backup."

He may find himself in Kerry Collins's shoes if he's not careful.

I just finished reading David Halberstam's biography on Bill Belichick, "The Education of a Coach." Good read, by the way.

I found particularly interesting the portions of the book that dealt with Belichick's evaluation of Bledsoe and Brady and the conclusion that Bledsoe was not the answer at QB.

In 2001 BB thought that Bledsoe held the ball for too long, lacked Brady's pocket awareness, was more mistake prone, and wasn't learning the offensive system the way that Brady was.He also thought that Bledsoe had the very same sense of entitlement that he was trying to weed out of the roster in order to build a selfless, cohesive unit as evidenced by Bledsoe's repeated insistence that Belichick should put him back into the lineup in place of Brady because the team needed a veteran and because (supposedly) Belichick had promised him.

For all of these reasons, Belichick (a defensive minded coach of course) traded him within his own division to the Bills:

"Bledsoe was traded for a draft choice to Buffalo, a team in their own division, a decision that surprised some people but reflected Belichick's belief that Bledsoe was not a threat to him. The Patriots would have a 5-1 record against him over the next 3 years."

I just thought that this was interesting in light of this discussion about Romo. For all of his impressive statistics, it would appear that there is an equally impressive lack of belief that he has what it takes to win in the NFL against good competition.

 

[Urinal Mint]

It's not just mobility. It's that Parcells feels Romo has the "it" factor a QB needs to succeed. Parcells calls it moxie. He's felt this since he brought him onboard 3 years ago to begin grooming him. Bledsoe is a bit gutless (my opinoin) in the huddle and not the charismatic man you'll die for on the field. Word is that Romo has this appeal to the players and even if the skillset isn't quite as sharp, that bodes well for him if he can prove to take care of the ball.

I just find it hard to believe. If PK/Mort turn out right on this, good for them. I just don't see how a team with real SB aspirations will turn to someone with very little NFL gameday experience, all just for the sake of mobility???

 

[dannyboy]

If Bledsoe is serious with this threat, not only should he be careful, but shouldn't Dallas be careful as well?? Because who would be your backup? Because how many NFL QB's actually play every game?

 

[dannyboy]

It's not just mobility. It's that Parcells feels Romo has the "it" factor a QB needs to succeed. Parcells calls it moxie. He's felt this since he brought him onboard 3 years ago to begin grooming him. Bledsoe is a bit gutless (my opinoin) in the huddle and not the charismatic man you'll die for on the field. Word is that Romo has this appeal to the players and even if the skillset isn't quite as sharp, that bodes well for him if he can prove to take care of the ball.

I just find it hard to believe. If PK/Mort turn out right on this, good for them. I just don't see how a team with real SB aspirations will turn to someone with very little NFL gameday experience, all just for the sake of mobility???

Gothca.. all I can say is it just sounds like a bunch of what if's in Cowboy camp right now with the QB and T.O. Kind of unsettling.

 

[nightshift]

If Bledsoe is serious with this threat, not only should he be careful, but shouldn't Dallas be careful as well?? Because who would be your backup? Because how many NFL QB's actually play every game?

Don't worry. There will be plenty of FAs to choose from, like Kerry Collins. Bledsoe can't be serious - if he is, threatening Parcells would be a very bad idea.

 

[Joe Bryant]

I'm starting to come around to this line of thinking.

I think Bledsoe is without question the week 1 starter. Jerry Jones doesn't say what he said Monday night and then reverse it 3 weeks later. Just wont' happen outside of an injury.

But I'm hearing from people close to the situation that Romo really is impressing. He won't win the job outright before the season but that Bledsoe will be on a leash that is probably shorter than many folks (including me) had envisioned this spring.

I'm not saying it's a short leash. But it's a leash that's shorter than what people thought.

Injury concerns with Bledsoe, mobility for Romo, moxie, personality, ability all those things weigh in. Outside of experience (which is huge) the only real negative with Romo is the "sandlot" element that Jones spoke of. There's a worry there will be the "gunslinger" growing pains. But I would not be surprised at all to see Romo starting there sooner rather than later this year.

What that tells me is that I'm starting to absolutely love the Bledsoe / Romo handcuff. One of those guys will probably be good to very good with this offense. Owens is the wildcard there of course but this isn't like the Eagles where it was TO and no other receivers.

Bottom line takeaway for me on this is I'm starting to not like, but love the Bledsoe / Romo handcuff.

FWIW.

J

 

[BigTex]

I just finished reading David Halberstam's biography on Bill Belichick, "The Education of a Coach." Good read, by the way.

I found particularly interesting the portions of the book that dealt with Belichick's evaluation of Bledsoe and Brady and the conclusion that Bledsoe was not the answer at QB.

In 2001 BB thought that Bledsoe held the ball for too long, lacked Brady's pocket awareness, was more mistake prone, and wasn't learning the offensive system the way that Brady was.He also thought that Bledsoe had the very same sense of entitlement that he was trying to weed out of the roster in order to build a selfless, cohesive unit as evidenced by Bledsoe's repeated insistence that Belichick should put him back into the lineup in place of Brady because the team needed a veteran and because (supposedly) Belichick had promised him.

For all of these reasons, Belichick (a defensive minded coach of course) traded him within his own division to the Bills:

"Bledsoe was traded for a draft choice to Buffalo, a team in their own division, a decision that surprised some people but reflected Belichick's belief that Bledsoe was not a threat to him. The Patriots would have a 5-1 record against him over the next 3 years."

I just thought that this was interesting in light of this discussion about Romo. For all of his impressive statistics, it would appear that there is an equally impressive lack of belief that he has what it takes to win in the NFL against good competition.

Thanks for posting this, very insightful.

 

[Bri]

Local radio show had King on to see if he still believes Romo will replace Drew. He said that early in the season Romo will replace Drew and said there are two factors.1. The OL, they'll need a mobile QB.2. Some of the "brass" at camp has told him that Romo has clearly out played Drew.The radio show then played an interview with Jerry in which he was commenting on PK's comments. He said, some people are making comments 4,000 miles from California and they don't have a clue.PK then said, he stake his experience and rep on the fact that Rom will replace Drew early this year.

I doubt it's that early. Maybe semantics but not til mid october. Bledsoe very often starts the season strong, 4 TDs, 300 yard games. He puts up decent season stats but hasn't been a 300 yard passer in a while, maybe one or two a year.Bledsoe is useless when his confidence is shaken even just a little bit. Boys will be looking at 3 and 4 INT games if Romo fails and Drew comes back. BPs gotta be real careful here. IMO that AFC championship pass was surprising and I recall many games(esp against the Steelers ) where he took a real big shot and was done. He had throws to everyone on the D including the DL after getting hit esp hard.

 

[Bri]

If Bledsoe is serious with this threat, not only should he be careful, but shouldn't Dallas be careful as well?? Because who would be your backup? Because how many NFL QB's actually play every game?

what threat did Drew make? I'm missing something here

 

[BigTex]

I'm starting to come around to this line of thinking.I think Bledsoe is without question the week 1 starter. Jerry Jones doesn't say what he said Monday night and then reverse it 3 weeks later. Just wont' happen outside of an injury.But I'm hearing from people close to the situation that Romo really is impressing. He won't win the job outright before the season but that Bledsoe will be on a leash that is probably shorter than many folks (including me) had envisioned this spring.I'm not saying it's a short leash. But it's a leash that's shorter than what people thought. Injury concerns with Bledsoe, mobility for Romo, moxie, personality, ability all those things weigh in. Outside of experience (which is huge) the only real negative with Romo is the "sandlot" element that Jones spoke of. There's a worry there will be the "gunslinger" growing pains. But I would not be surprised at all to see Romo starting there sooner rather than later this year.What that tells me is that I'm starting to absolutely love the Bledsoe / Romo handcuff. One of those guys will probably be good to very good with this offense. Owens is the wildcard there of course but this isn't like the Eagles where it was TO and no other receivers. Bottom line takeaway for me on this is I'm starting to not like, but love the Bledsoe / Romo handcuff.FWIW.J

Hello Joe,The "sandlot" element was hear quite a bit in the begining, but not much anymore. There have a lot of Favre and Delhomme references coming out of camp from those on the inside.

 

[BigTex]

C. Mortensen was on ESPN radio (local) they just played part of the interview. CM says he knows for a fact that the Cowboys have had conversations on different situations in which Romo will replace Bledsoe.

 

[Barry]

I love how Peter King is trying to lead the charge on this story as if it's his baby. Chris Mortenson broke this "rumor" weeks ago. King is riding his coattails.

Also, I didn't think PK would ever stake his reputation on anything except maybe a Starbucks double latte. While we're at it, what's King's rep worth these days anyway? I'd put it at a notch above Skip Clueless.

King's rep is worth a lot these days. He has access to a lot of people. Trying to steal Mortenson's thunder? That's exactly what he's trying to do ...or maybe he's just doing his job.

 

[CrossEyed]

So if Romo does take over in Dallas, where does he rank as a fantasy QB on a per game basis?

 

[BigDave]

King's rep is worth a lot these days. He has access to a lot of people.

Would Parcells float the rumor or drop the hint that Romo would be starting over Bledsoe to King? Possibly King inferred it since he was in the Cowboys camp and saw Romo getting all the Tuna love. Does it help Tuna to have Bledsoe motivated =Yes. Is King going to ruin his rep. if he didn't have some STRONG feeling this might happen sooner rather than later? =NO

Draw your own conclusions as to how valid this story really is, BUT, don't forget the following:

2005 Bledsoe 3600 yds and 23 td's without TO and a poor "O" line.

2006 Slightly better "O" line and TO= Bledsoe a proven vet with diminishing skills that gets the job done.

Cowboys made it prettyobvious they want to win now and do you really think they'll start Romo who has all of -2 yds rushing last year and a good preseason game this year? That doesn't translate into a playoff run.

What Parcells now has is confidence that if Bledsoe gets hurt or the "O" line crumbles, he's got a mobile QB2. "That's all folks" DD

my .02

 

[PatsWillWin]

if it ain't broke, don't fix it.

bledsoe is coming off a great year - benching him in a pre-emptive move because of anticipation of protection problems is ridiculous.

i mean, what an idea - "We have some serious protection problems, we need to switch QB's ASAP."

 

[PatsWillWin]

P.S.

ignmore my aviator while reading my post above. pay not attention to the main behind the curtain.

 

[Jiggyonthehut]

ignmore my aviator while reading my post above.

im not sure I can. I keep seeing my ####### reflection in them. Any chance you can switch to real sunglasses?TIA

 

[PatsWillWin]

ignmore my aviator while reading my post above.

im not sure I can. I keep seeing my ####### reflection in them. Any chance you can switch to real sunglasses?TIA

i bet you've been waiting weeks for this situation to occurr to gives us that gem. congrats.

 

[Ed Wood]

Whether it's this year or not is anybody's guess, but Romo's the man sooner or later. The fact that he's a free agent after this year and they're already talking contract with him speaks volume...especially with the esteemed Drew Henson also on the roster.

 

[CrossEyed]

Whether it's this year or not is anybody's guess, but Romo's the man sooner or later. The fact that he's a free agent after this year and they're already talking contract with him speaks volume...especially with the esteemed Drew Henson also on the roster.

Not anymore.

 

[redman]

Injury concerns with Bledsoe, mobility for Romo, moxie, personality, ability all those things weigh in. Outside of experience (which is huge) the only real negative with Romo is the "sandlot" element that Jones spoke of. There's a worry there will be the "gunslinger" growing pains. But I would not be surprised at all to see Romo starting there sooner rather than later this year.

Again, like I was discussing with BigTex a few days ago, this is where the rubber meets the road regarding the Cowboys' somewhat conflicting aims of winning this year and building a team that will win for years to come. Obviously, it's not a problem where the young guys are also the best options for their team, like with Ware for example. But the former aim is in all likelihood better achieved with Bledsoe at the QB spot, while the latter is probably best done with Romo. You also have that conflict to a degree with guys like Crayton versus Glenn or TO at the WR spot. IMHO, if you're in the 4th year of your pro career as a QB, you're past the point where you can learn much more as the clipboard-holding backup and you need to start playing.

 

[Loan Sharks]

I want to see what plays out with Romo's contract. I think I saw something where they are trying to sign him for three years but he wants only 1.

 

[BigTex]

Interesting slant. What I saw was a QB shred the #3 ranked pass D in the NFL in '05.

Nice try, but they were the #3 ranked pass defense because nobody HAD TO throw against them. They were 1st in opponents pass attempts. The key to stopping Bledsoe is getting pressure on him and looking at his early schedule: @JAX, WAS, @TEN, @PHI, HOU, NYG, @CAR, @WAS he could be in trouble quick.

According to King, by the time they play CAR, Romo will be the starter.

Looks like Ol King was right, the fix is in boyz.

 

[redman]

I want to see what plays out with Romo's contract. I think I saw something where they are trying to sign him for three years but he wants only 1.

Update?