Tony Romo will never reach his full potential until Owens is gone. (1 Viewer)

[Da Guru]

How many QBs and teams have had success when a high maintainence WR is always griping??

I never hear WRs ##### at Brady, or Peyton, or Brees, or Farve or even River and Big Ben.

When Romo first became the starter he was probably a little intimidated by Owens and fed Owens the ball, even at the expense of the team.

Now Owens is unhappy again. First Jeff Garcia, The McNabb, and now Romo. Owens is 35 years old..he is not going to change. Try as he may he can`t help himself.

That being said again Romo is going to feel pressure not only by the other teams defense, but by his own WR.

The Dallas Cowboys will never be Tony Romos team as long as Owens is still there. When Owens finally leaves be it this year or next it will probably not be a happy ending, but it will be a new start for the Tony Romo era.

 

[Banger]

How many QBs and teams have had success when a high maintainence WR is always griping??I never hear WRs ##### at Brady, or Peyton, or Brees, or Farve or even River and Big Ben.When Romo first became the starter he was probably a little intimidated by Owens and fed Owens the ball, even at the expense of the team.Now Owens is unhappy again. First Jeff Garcia, The McNabb, and now Romo. Owens is 35 years old..he is not going to change. Try as he may he can`t help himself.That being said again Romo is going to feel pressure not only by the other teams defense, but by his own WR.The Dallas Cowboys will never be Tony Romos team as long as Owens is still there. When Owens finally leaves be it this year or next it will probably not be a happy ending, but it will be a new start for the Tony Romo era.

so he's pressured by TO but throwing to Witten? Is he rebelling against TO? So last year he was fine but this year it's starting to take effect? These theories are funny. Michael Irvin, Jerry Rice....

 

[RockHard]

One could argue that Garcia and McNabb put up the best numbers of their careers playing with Owens.

 

[Avery]

Some call it a coincidence, but Eli Manning rise to a top tier NFL QB coincided with Shockey getting hurt.

 

[fatboyj711]

Some call it a coincidence, but Eli Manning rise to a top tier NFL QB coincided with Shockey getting hurt.

i think it has more to do with the guys playing behind him than shockey being let go...

 

[Chicago Hooligan]

"Making a splash in free agency" re-defined as dropping this turd into the FA pool, apparently.

 

[footballnerd]

I tell you one thing all this drama is a true test. We about to see if there is some actual leadership qualities within Romo or if he's just a choker under pressure like usual......

 

[ScoobyDoo]

He's already peaked.

 

[coachjim]

The more TO shoots off his mouth the happier I am as an owner of Roy.

 

[Ack88]

Tony Romo has one person to blame for "not reaching his full potentitial"....and that's Tony Romo. His documented track record in big games is poor. He has all the weapons available. He just has to stop choking. Yes, I did call him a choker because that's all he is right now. He plays his worst when the games mean the most.

Watch, he'll throw a big interception tommorow, say with about 6 or 7 mniutes left to play in the fourth quarter in a tight game, say 21-17 Giants.

Book it. (and this post is from a Cowboys fan)

 

[Phurfur]

How many QBs and teams have had success when a high maintainence WR is always griping??

I never hear WRs ##### at Brady, or Peyton, or Brees, or Farve or even River and Big Ben.

When Romo first became the starter he was probably a little intimidated by Owens and fed Owens the ball, even at the expense of the team.

Now Owens is unhappy again. First Jeff Garcia, The McNabb, and now Romo. Owens is 35 years old..he is not going to change. Try as he may he can`t help himself.

That being said again Romo is going to feel pressure not only by the other teams defense, but by his own WR.

The Dallas Cowboys will never be Tony Romos team as long as Owens is still there. When Owens finally leaves be it this year or next it will probably not be a happy ending, but it will be a new start for the Tony Romo era.

Why do people keep backing a guy whose teams have never won anything at any level.

 

[brutha]

How many QBs and teams have had success when a high maintainence WR is always griping??I never hear WRs ##### at Brady, or Peyton, or Brees, or Farve or even River and Big Ben.When Romo first became the starter he was probably a little intimidated by Owens and fed Owens the ball, even at the expense of the team.Now Owens is unhappy again. First Jeff Garcia, The McNabb, and now Romo. Owens is 35 years old..he is not going to change. Try as he may he can`t help himself.That being said again Romo is going to feel pressure not only by the other teams defense, but by his own WR.The Dallas Cowboys will never be Tony Romos team as long as Owens is still there. When Owens finally leaves be it this year or next it will probably not be a happy ending, but it will be a new start for the Tony Romo era.

so he's pressured by TO but throwing to Witten? Is he rebelling against TO? So last year he was fine but this year it's starting to take effect? These theories are funny. Michael Irvin, Jerry Rice....

good comparisonsLOL now THAT'S funny

 

[BigDave]

Dallas fan here with some observations about this in house spat:

-Owens is a distraction right now. He has been pretty much a team player and done most everything right this year. There have been several other games where he has disappeared from Romo's radar and used as a decoy. In those games, if we won he was happy for the team win but unhappy he's not getting the ball more. He's a player who always wants the ball, period. He's never going to be satisfied with the number of looks, passes and catches. That doesn't bother me as much as his giant ego and how he always conveys to the media that he was open and underutilized. That turns him into the ME ME ME player that we've seen in Philly and SF.

-Romo is an above average QB. He's much better than Johnson as we've experienced this year. He's the best option Dallas has to win. However, he's not a true leader. He's not a general on the field. That's not his style, unfortunately. Past Dallas QB's and other on the field leaders raise the level of play of everyone around them by their play. They demand a higher level of play and get in the face of players when they see mistakes i.e. route running. I just don't think Romo is there yet. Can he be, yes I think he can.

Some other quick observations on Romo

- He's been taught to stay in the pocket more this year. He looks as if he's changed his mechanics to that of Tom Brady. Drop back, bounce on your toes, scan the filed release the ball. Too mechanical.

- He was not protecting the ball well while standing in the pocket or scrambling

- He is not using his feet to escape the rush like in the past. I guess defenses are not letting him step up in the pocket as he had before to buy time and get an open receiver.

Is this a process of Romo maturing as a QB and he's doing the right things technically but is having a bad year

OR

Is he trying too hard to change his mechanics and that's hurt his play.

I think the in house fighting straightens itself out.

I think the Boys win 2 out 3 and make the playoffs.

Will it be difficult - YES

Could all this media circus rally them -We'll see tonight!

 

[Chunky Soup]

When you have a superstar like Owens drawing so much coverage all of the time it really helps a QB. I think this outweighs the cancerous nature of TO. This has been shown in SF and PHI.

 

[bostonfred]

Romo exceeded his potential by throwing to one of the greatest receivers in NFL history. It's amazing how much people whine about these supposedly huge distractions he causes. Name one NFL player who isn't dealing with distractions.

 

[Retire_Already_Oscar]

I only expect it to get worse next year (if 2 is still around) as Romo & Roy get more acclimated with each other.

If I were Dallas, I'd cut 2 this offseason.

 

[Manster]

Tony Romo has one person to blame for "not reaching his full potentitial"....and that's Tony Romo. His documented track record in big games is poor. He has all the weapons available. He just has to stop choking. Yes, I did call him a choker because that's all he is right now. He plays his worst when the games mean the most.

Watch, he'll throw a big interception tommorow, say with about 6 or 7 mniutes left to play in the fourth quarter in a tight game, say 21-17 Giants.

Book it. (and this post is from a Cowboys fan)

Tony Romo needs to take better care of the ball. bottomline. and he needs to get in people's faces, which i'm not sure is in his nature.

How many QBs and teams have had success when a high maintainence WR is always griping??

I never hear WRs ##### at Brady, or Peyton, or Brees, or Farve or even River and Big Ben.

When Romo first became the starter he was probably a little intimidated by Owens and fed Owens the ball, even at the expense of the team.

Now Owens is unhappy again. First Jeff Garcia, The McNabb, and now Romo. Owens is 35 years old..he is not going to change. Try as he may he can`t help himself.

That being said again Romo is going to feel pressure not only by the other teams defense, but by his own WR.

The Dallas Cowboys will never be Tony Romos team as long as Owens is still there. When Owens finally leaves be it this year or next it will probably not be a happy ending, but it will be a new start for the Tony Romo era.

Why do people keep backing a guy whose teams have never won anything at any level.

as a Cowboys fan i back him. he's my quarterback! seriously, the guy has a ton of potential and i think he'll be alright. remember he still hasnt been a starter for very long. i think Romo gets crap for having a bad game more than any other QB in the league, deserved or not.

i'll wait and see how this year goes, and give him another. if he cant get his team to the next level by then, i might reconsider him being the GUY in Dallas.

 

[The Man with the Plan]

Tony Romo's passer rating the past 3 seasons.

2006: 95.1

2007: 97.4

2008: 96.9

Seems pretty good to me. Who knows what he'll be able to accomplish once he reaches his "full potential".

 

[Manster]

Tony Romo's passer rating the past 3 seasons.2006: 95.12007: 97.42008: 96.9Seems pretty good to me. Who knows what he'll be able to accomplish once he reaches his "full potential".

the problem is, he seems to fold late in the season. and he doesnt take care of the ball. i'm not giving up on him yet, but he needs to get to the next level.

 

[Ack88]

Fair or not, the QB is looked to by all guys to be a leader. A leader does not have to be demonstrative or an "in your face" type, but does need to remain calm and focused during critical late game situations. Romo doesn't do that. He melts down in big spots, be it botching a hold in Seattle, or throwing a horrible pic against Pittsburgh. For whatever reason, he lacks the requisitite ability to lead by example during important games.

Romo is a very solid NFL QB and has terrific numbers, but he has the deserved albatross around his neck for choking in big spots. Until that changes, as Bill Parcells says..."You are what you are." No excuses. No BS.

As for the current controversy, if Romo and Witten have some secret agreement or are conspiring to change the offense without full transparency, than TO has every right to be ticked off.

The Cowboys are a rudderless ship, careening off the deep end, destined to be 9-7 and out of the playoffs.

 

[greenroom]

The problems with the Cowboys go deeper than TO vs Romo. Until there is some leadership on the team they will always underperform. Yes TO is upset and if you look at his numbers in the games they have lost they are down. Is it all on Romo, no, but there is blame that does and should fall on him as well as TO.

Romo is not going to reach "your" full potential as you say until he can prove he is someone you can count on when the pressure is on. Take the Pittsburgh game, you knew he was going to find away to give that game away once they tied it. Dallas D played its best game all season and to have Romo give it away is hard and that is why you are seeing the Defence backing Owens. If Romo could handle the pressure better I am sure the D would have his back more.

 

[bostonfred]

Much ado about nothing.

 

[Chicago Hooligan]

As long as they don't lose anymore games I guess.

 

[bentley]

Much ado about nothing.

Cowboys fans are hilarious.

 

[Iwannabeacowboybaby!]

I only expect it to get worse next year (if 2 is still around) as Romo & Roy get more acclimated with each other.If I were Dallas, I'd cut 2 this offseason.

Roy Williams does not have the ability to shut out Owens. Owens will have to be 40 something for Roy to be the better receiver.

 

[Michael Fox Fan]

I only expect it to get worse next year (if 2 is still around) as Romo & Roy get more acclimated with each other.If I were Dallas, I'd cut 2 this offseason.

Roy Williams does not have the ability to shut out Owens. Owens will have to be 40 something for Roy to be the better receiver.

Roy might not even be better than Patrick Crayton. At least, he hasn't been so far during his time in Dallas.

 

[Sheriff66]

Owens calling out Ed Werder at the end of the game, calling him unprofessional...

 

[SPM]

I only expect it to get worse next year (if 2 is still around) as Romo & Roy get more acclimated with each other.If I were Dallas, I'd cut 2 this offseason.

Roy Williams does not have the ability to shut out Owens. Owens will have to be 40 something for Roy to be the better receiver.

Roy might not even be better than Patrick Crayton. At least, he hasn't been so far during his time in Dallas.

 

[flapgreen]

Owens calling out Ed Werder at the end of the game, calling him unprofessional...

 

[Manster]

The problems with the Cowboys go deeper than TO vs Romo. Until there is some leadership on the team they will always underperform. Yes TO is upset and if you look at his numbers in the games they have lost they are down. Is it all on Romo, no, but there is blame that does and should fall on him as well as TO. Romo is not going to reach "your" full potential as you say until he can prove he is someone you can count on when the pressure is on. Take the Pittsburgh game, you knew he was going to find away to give that game away once they tied it. Dallas D played its best game all season and to have Romo give it away is hard and that is why you are seeing the Defence backing Owens. If Romo could handle the pressure better I am sure the D would have his back more.

big step for Romo and the Cowboys tonite. they need to prove they can finish games, and thats exactly what they did tonite.