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Okay you got me, bad joke. Feel better now? Or do you need to go and steal someone's luggage?(that's a bad joke)
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Tony Romo out for four weeks (1 Viewer)
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Addai's Adidas
Footballguy
I wonder if he and jessica have any rehab scheduled for his pinky?
Limp Ditka
Footballguy
We're laughing. It's just at you, not with you.
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Maui Monster
Footballguy
I also don't think there is any proof that Brad Johnson has no arm strength. Just because a QB is older does not mean they lose ability to throw deep. EG Favre, Steve DeBerg, Jeff George.
My concern would be his lack of mobility behind what is a suddenly porous O-line of Dallas. Did the linemen all binge on Krispy Kreme's before the game? they looked teriible
My concern would be his lack of mobility behind what is a suddenly porous O-line of Dallas. Did the linemen all binge on Krispy Kreme's before the game? they looked teriible
sdsjr3
Footballguy
I'm speechless!
renesauz
IBL Representative
With SL next week, and Tampa at home the week after, I see no reason for Boys fans to panic. I can see a slight uptick for Barber/Jones fans for the next couple of weeks as Johnson or Bollinger should be able to at least keep the DEfenses honest...which is all the talented backs need.
Too soon to make a prediction for the Giants game...they might be in trouble there but that's three weeks away and it's just a pinkie. I would think they could have him back by then.
Romo owners shouldn't be in full panic either. If losing your stud QB for 2 or 3 games screws your whole season, you were a pretender anyway.
Too soon to make a prediction for the Giants game...they might be in trouble there but that's three weeks away and it's just a pinkie. I would think they could have him back by then.
Romo owners shouldn't be in full panic either. If losing your stud QB for 2 or 3 games screws your whole season, you were a pretender anyway.
Coach3K
Footballguy
Here I was getting concerned about McNabb's bye week and me running the risk of going without a backup to this point.
The best options for waiver QB's this week were Seneca @ TB, Orlovsky (?) @ HOU, Flacco @ MIA, and Frerotte @ CHI. That's a whole lot of YUCK.
I'd say Johnson has a better chance than all of them against STL. He may be old, but he does know how to manage a game, and as others have said, if he can hit some of the quick routes and let his playmakers do their jobs downfield, he shouldn't need a whole lot of time in the pocket.
The best options for waiver QB's this week were Seneca @ TB, Orlovsky (?) @ HOU, Flacco @ MIA, and Frerotte @ CHI. That's a whole lot of YUCK.
I'd say Johnson has a better chance than all of them against STL. He may be old, but he does know how to manage a game, and as others have said, if he can hit some of the quick routes and let his playmakers do their jobs downfield, he shouldn't need a whole lot of time in the pocket.
Maui Monster
Footballguy
The Cowboys Schedule is not as easy as you make it sound. STl knocked out Trent Edwards, and beat a solid looking Jason Campbell. They are a def on the rise as far as harassing the QB. TB destroyed Jake Delhomme, then NYG then WAS??That is a tough 4 games for a backup QB
billjohnson
Footballguy
Yeah, this is a positive for Romo owners (I am one). Gives him a chance to take care of other nagging injuries, get back in time for the rust to come off...and be ready to roll in the playoffs.Of course, I am 5-1 in my league. If I were in a fight for a playoff spot...then I would probably be singing a different tune!!
Warhogs
Footballguy
You must not have watched any of Dallas in the pre season. I remember seeing him at that time and saying to myself can they even keep this guy around? He did not seem to have enough zip to even make any throws on intermediate routes. Maybe his arm has come around but his showing at that time was very concerning.
Bankerguy
Footballguy
Who's posting trends?
Leonard Henry -2 Yds
Footballguy
I think the most amusing part of this whole situation is that I have a joke auction league where I drafted only players with the last name of Johnson, and have been starting Brad Johnson since week 1.
thriftyrocker
Footballguy
This hurts Witten more than anyone. He is still startable (nay, a must start), but he's been pretty much a PPR MVP for me. I don't see any more 8 for 80 and a TD games from him until Romo comes back.In a 2 QB dynasty league where I started the year with Palmer and Romo, I'm also a little concerned. It'll be Rivers and a shriveled vet unless something changes.
Texican
Footballguy
Arizona knocked out Edwards....and now NomoRomo
buster c
Footballguy
I have not seen Tampa play yet this year, but I'd love to see them beat Dallas. I just don't see it, regardless of AZ eeking out a home win against them yesterday.
buck naked
Footballguy
I'm not sure about that. Johnson will throw alot of short passes, which are right up Witten's alley. Witten is constantly catch ing passes out in the flats.The WR's will probably suffer. Barber and Jones will probably catch at least 10 passes per game in total out of the backfield.
mozzy84
Footballguy
He couldnt get it further than 15 yards a couple years ago in MN. I love the guy, but his arm has never been strong and its only gotten worse later in his career. Dallas does have much better playmakers for him to work with, he will be looking witten and barbers way alot imo.
Chicago Hooligan
Footballguy
hey guys Aaron Rodgers is injury-prone
the spanker
Footballguy
The trouble of Romo surviving the season if he keeps taking a beating like that. That was the Cards D, respectable but hardly the on the level like the TENN, or Giants D for example.
RamMan
Footballguy
I'm interested in Romo's value now that he'll miss 4 weeks. I'd like to try to snag him as his owner in my league doesn't have a backup on his roster (we carry very small benches). Would the pool agree that Romo would still warrant a Roethlisberger or a Rivers type (although Rivers's value should have jumped after last night). What level of QB would it take to pry Romo away from a desperate owner?
Just traded him yesterday morning.
T Bell
Footballguy
His arm strength has been in question for the last decade. I remember the second half of the 1999 season when Johnson's arm strength declined after having looked so good early on throwing deep passes successfully. He's hidden it for some time by playing in WCO's in Tampa and Minny that haven't required him to throw deep very much, but it's certainly a problem with him. That said, between Witten and TO running his signature crossing route, I actually don't envision too much trouble for Johnson in making some plays, though he'll certainly be a big step down from Romo. And yeah, mobility is going to be a major problem with that line performing like it is.the spanker
Footballguy
Kitrick Taylor
Footballguy
This can only mean a downgrade to all Cowboys.
Jones and Barber may get more touches, but certainly will be facing 8 in the box much more frequently.
Also the team will flat out not sustain drives as long, and not score as many TDs.
No way is this a positive for any Cowboy. I'd also say that with 12 NFC teams at 3-3 or better, the Cowboys are no longer a playoff lock. Even at 4-2 right now. Especially with their remaining schedule:
@STL (1-4)
TB (4-2)
@NYG (4-0)
BYE
@WASH (4-2)
SF (2-4)
SEA (1-4)
@PITT (4-1)
NYG (4-0)
@BALT (2-3)
@PHIL (3-3)
Jones and Barber may get more touches, but certainly will be facing 8 in the box much more frequently.
Also the team will flat out not sustain drives as long, and not score as many TDs.
No way is this a positive for any Cowboy. I'd also say that with 12 NFC teams at 3-3 or better, the Cowboys are no longer a playoff lock. Even at 4-2 right now. Especially with their remaining schedule:
@STL (1-4)
TB (4-2)
@NYG (4-0)
BYE
@WASH (4-2)
SF (2-4)
SEA (1-4)
@PITT (4-1)
NYG (4-0)
@BALT (2-3)
@PHIL (3-3)
I read this on Fanball last night:
October 12, 2008
Quarterback Tony Romo sprained his right pinkie finger during the Week 6 loss to the Cardinals, the Dallas Morning News notes.
Our View: Oh! Gosh, do you think he'll be okay?! We're joking, of course. We'll update Romo's status once more is known, but we doubt this ailment will hold him back in Week 7.
Then this morning:
October 13, 2008
Tony Romo will miss four weeks with a broken right pinkie, according to ESPN's Michael Smith.
Our View: It was originally reported as a sprain, but obviously the damage was much worse. Veteran Brad Johnson will fill in while Romo is out.
Hilarious! Funny stuff fanball! Oh! Gosh, do you think it's time to do a little backpedalling and remember not to mock someone's injury next time?
October 12, 2008
Quarterback Tony Romo sprained his right pinkie finger during the Week 6 loss to the Cardinals, the Dallas Morning News notes.
Our View: Oh! Gosh, do you think he'll be okay?! We're joking, of course. We'll update Romo's status once more is known, but we doubt this ailment will hold him back in Week 7.
Then this morning:
October 13, 2008
Tony Romo will miss four weeks with a broken right pinkie, according to ESPN's Michael Smith.
Our View: It was originally reported as a sprain, but obviously the damage was much worse. Veteran Brad Johnson will fill in while Romo is out.
Hilarious! Funny stuff fanball! Oh! Gosh, do you think it's time to do a little backpedalling and remember not to mock someone's injury next time?
the spanker
Footballguy
But hey don't call out those guys that way....they already are in tears 
Polythene Pam
Footballguy
Take it to the ACF. Stay over there, while you're at it.Pardon me, thoughts?
FavreCo
Footballguy
I'm upgrading my kicker, Nick Folk. Instead of TD's their drives will stall out and kick FGs.
T Bell
Footballguy
I'm upgrading Wade Phillips belt size. I think nervous eating is going to take over and cookie consumption will go up.I'm upgrading my kicker, Nick Folk. Instead of TD's their drives will stall out and kick FGs.
Urinal Mint
Footballguy
Broken finger is the official reason, but don't discount there not being something else going on. He's looked uncomfortable for a month now.
Manster
Footballguy
i agree. SL is a not a gimme at home. johnson will get hurt if the Cowboys O-line doesnt step it up.
not sure how much it hurts Witten. seems to me teams will stack the box, and blitz a lot. Witten should be open on the hash marks, and BJ will want to get rid of the ball quickly. the Cowboys will have to adjust to BJ's skill set. a lot dink and dunk, quick release, west coast kinda crap.
T Bell
Footballguy
Mental health?
towney
Footballguy
I'd give the slight bump to Barber and Witten over Jones. Barber should see more carries and more dump off passes.
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Phase of the Game
Footballguy
There is a lot of proof if you have watched him play the last several years.
Agreed, I play in a 14 team non waiver league, by taking Romo so high I didnt want to let an injury to him kill my season, I took Favre as my back up I think the consensus at the time was that it wasnt wise to burn two picks in the first 8 rounds on QBs...that looks better now, I think Favre can carry my undefeated team through the next 4 weeks.
Mustang Man
Footballguy
Not sure about the rest of the schedule but the Baltimore game is at Dallas. I am a Cowboy fan and live in Baltimore.This can only mean a downgrade to all Cowboys.Jones and Barber may get more touches, but certainly will be facing 8 in the box much more frequently. Also the team will flat out not sustain drives as long, and not score as many TDs. No way is this a positive for any Cowboy. I'd also say that with 12 NFC teams at 3-3 or better, the Cowboys are no longer a playoff lock. Even at 4-2 right now. Especially with their remaining scheduleSTL (1-4)TB (4-2)@NYG (4-0)BYE@WASH (4-2)SF (2-4)SEA (1-4)@PITT (4-1)NYG (4-0)@BALT (2-3)@PHIL (3-3)
TommyGilmore
Footballguy
Well, it can't possibly be 4 weeks (since that's their BYE). So it must be either 3 weeks or 5 weeks.
TommyGilmore
Footballguy
Folk. The Cowboys are currently 24th in FGAs, with only 3 attemps coming from 40+ yards. That's got to increase.Also, their kick returners are going to see more action. And the defense will likely get more time on the field, with more opportunities for sacks and turnovers (but possibly not good for leagues that have big penalties for points against/yards against).And I wouldn't be surprised if Crayton or Austin started putting up consistent numbers.
joffer
Footballguy
that will be more than offset by the drop in general productivity of the offense.
There's a little thing called "actual" time. Not everyone lives their lives through NFL schedules and bye weeks
Tanner9919
Footballguy
yup..KellysHeroes said:
B-Johnson can still play the game, I'd be very,very worried if they put Bollinger in there.. 
TommyGilmore
Footballguy
Adam Schefter does.There's a little thing called "actual" time. Not everyone lives their lives through NFL schedules and bye weeks
