Who am I? (1 Viewer)

[Andy Herron]

I have won 30 of my first 44 career starts, of which only Otto Graham(39), Dan Marino(34), Roger Staubach(33), Norm Van Brocklin(31), and John Elway(31) bettered since 1945. Among active QB's, only Kurt Warner(35), Tom Brady(32) and Ben Roethlisberger(32) have topped me.

My career QB rating of 93.8 (minimum 1,400 attempts) is third best in NFL history, trailing Steve Young and Peyton Manning.

Yes, it currently hovers above the likenesses of Tom Brady, Joe Montana and Dan Marino.

I also lead all active QBs in yards-per-completion (12.8), passing touchdown percentage (5.9), and net yards per pass attempt (7.40).

In my first 44 career starts, I've put up 18 300-yard passing games and registered a QB rating higher than 100.0 24 times.

And I'm only getting started.

Who am I?

 

[gianmarco]

Hmmm........Romo?

 

[5-ish Finkle]

Given that you're a Cowboy fan, my first inclination is to say Romo . (but I'm not sure he has enough Ws....or starts for that matter)

I think it's more likely that it's Philip Rivers.

 

[gianmarco]

Given that you're a Cowboy fan, my first inclination is to say Romo . (but I'm not sure he has enough Ws....or starts for that matter)I think it's more likely that it's Philip Rivers.

Pretty sure it's Romo given the # of starts listed and when he took over. That, and why else would AH come here and post a Who Am I?

 

[5-ish Finkle]

Pretty sure it's Romo given the # of starts listed and when he took over. That, and why else would AH come here and post a Who Am I?

Yeah, it's Romo. I went and check p-f-r after I posted. Thought maybe he was trying to cross us up.

 

[Andy Herron]

Given that you're a Cowboy fan, my first inclination is to say Romo . (but I'm not sure he has enough Ws....or starts for that matter)I think it's more likely that it's Philip Rivers.

Rivers has the same record after 44 starts (30-14), but it ends there.

 

[Andy Herron]

You guys are good sports. I was waiting for some of the spear fishermen trolling these parts to try to use me for target practice as they often do.

Yes, it's Romo.

I came across this substance here http://www.dallascowboys.com/news/news.cfm...27DA8A592C99D65

and thought I'd share it.

That, and try to bring some levitity to all of the Romo bashing we've seen recently.

It's obviously not all that fair. Sure, he hasn't looked all that good thus far this season, but the landscape of his offense has changed somewhat dramatically and I'm for waiting for him to settle in with it. If he was that bad, he wouldn't be in the category his numbers have placed him in thus far.

Numbers don't lie.

Andy

 

[gianmarco]

Given that you're a Cowboy fan, my first inclination is to say Romo . (but I'm not sure he has enough Ws....or starts for that matter)I think it's more likely that it's Philip Rivers.

Rivers has the same record after 44 starts (30-14), but it ends there.

Let's not get crazy here. It doesn't "end there".Romo -- 93.8 passer ratingRivers -- 92.8 passer ratingRomo -- 24 games with 100+ ratingRivers -- 25 games with 100+ ratingYds/completion is a terrible stat. Yds/attempt is a much better stat (and for Chase, there are even better metrics) or the net yds/attempt you listed.Romo -- 7.74 AY/A (2nd all time)Rivers -- 7.55 AY/A (5th all time)Romo -- 5.9% TD completionRivers -- 5.3% TD completionSo yes, Romo has been better, but Rivers has been just about as exceptional. So let's not say it "ends there".

 

[Hoss_Cartwright]

You guys are good sports. I was waiting for some of the spear fishermen trolling these parts to try to use me for target practice as they often do.

Yes, it's Romo.

I came across this substance here http://www.dallascowboys.com/news/news.cfm...27DA8A592C99D65

and thought I'd share it.

That, and try to bring some levitity to all of the Romo bashing we've seen recently.

It's obviously not all that fair. Sure, he hasn't looked all that good thus far this season, but the landscape of his offense has changed somewhat dramatically and I'm for waiting for him to settle in with it. If he was that bad, he wouldn't be in the category his numbers have placed him in thus far.

Numbers don't lie.

Andy

If you're going to be a homer about it at least dig back to the 70s, like I do with Colts trivia

 

[Hipple Long Ware & Peete]

I have won 30 of my first 44 career starts, of which only Otto Graham(39), Dan Marino(34), Roger Staubach(33), Norm Van Brocklin(31), and John Elway(31) bettered since 1945. Among active QB's, only Kurt Warner(35), Tom Brady(32) and Ben Roethlisberger(32) have topped me. My career QB rating of 93.8 (minimum 1,400 attempts) is third best in NFL history, trailing Steve Young and Peyton Manning.Yes, it currently hovers above the likenesses of Tom Brady, Joe Montana and Dan Marino.I also lead all active QBs in yards-per-completion (12.8), passing touchdown percentage (5.9), and net yards per pass attempt (7.40).In my first 44 career starts, I've put up 18 300-yard passing games and registered a QB rating higher than 100.0 24 times.And I'm only getting started.Who am I?

Orton?

 

[Andy Herron]

Given that you're a Cowboy fan, my first inclination is to say Romo . (but I'm not sure he has enough Ws....or starts for that matter)I think it's more likely that it's Philip Rivers.

Rivers has the same record after 44 starts (30-14), but it ends there.

Let's not get crazy here. It doesn't "end there".Romo -- 93.8 passer ratingRivers -- 92.8 passer ratingRomo -- 24 games with 100+ ratingRivers -- 25 games with 100+ ratingYds/completion is a terrible stat. Yds/attempt is a much better stat (and for Chase, there are even better metrics) or the net yds/attempt you listed.Romo -- 7.74 AY/A (2nd all time)Rivers -- 7.55 AY/A (5th all time)Romo -- 5.9% TD completionRivers -- 5.3% TD completionSo yes, Romo has been better, but Rivers has been just about as exceptional. So let's not say it "ends there".

Alright. Touche. I didn't put any work into this. Just what I could gather from the article.Good stuff gianmarco. And very interesting actually.Considering Gates and Witten, then the questions and/or revolving doors when it comes to the WRs and RBs.Almost a mirror image all things considered.

 

[Andy Herron]

You guys are good sports. I was waiting for some of the spear fishermen trolling these parts to try to use me for target practice as they often do.

Yes, it's Romo.

I came across this substance here http://www.dallascowboys.com/news/news.cfm...27DA8A592C99D65

and thought I'd share it.

That, and try to bring some levitity to all of the Romo bashing we've seen recently.

It's obviously not all that fair. Sure, he hasn't looked all that good thus far this season, but the landscape of his offense has changed somewhat dramatically and I'm for waiting for him to settle in with it. If he was that bad, he wouldn't be in the category his numbers have placed him in thus far.

Numbers don't lie.

Andy

If you're going to be a homer about it at least dig back to the 70s, like I do with Colts trivia

I can oblige. Cowboys career 300-yard passing games:

Tony Romo 18

Danny White 10

Don Meredith 7

Roger Staubach 5

In his first 44 career starts, Terry Bradshaw posted 27 wins, 41 TD passes and 73 Ints. His completion percentage was less than 50%.

And I remember Bruce Laird.

 

[Marauder]

I have won 30 of my first 44 career starts, of which only Otto Graham(39), Dan Marino(34), Roger Staubach(33), Norm Van Brocklin(31), and John Elway(31) bettered since 1945. Among active QB's, only Kurt Warner(35), Tom Brady(32) and Ben Roethlisberger(32) have topped me. My career QB rating of 93.8 (minimum 1,400 attempts) is third best in NFL history, trailing Steve Young and Peyton Manning.Yes, it currently hovers above the likenesses of Tom Brady, Joe Montana and Dan Marino.I also lead all active QBs in yards-per-completion (12.8), passing touchdown percentage (5.9), and net yards per pass attempt (7.40).In my first 44 career starts, I've put up 18 300-yard passing games and registered a QB rating higher than 100.0 24 times.And I'm only getting started.Who am I?

I don't know about only getting started. He's 29 years old. I like Romo but some of this is misleading. Think of the normal NFL career like a bell shaped curve where you would expect a QB to struggle his first 2-3 years, then have his prime years between ages 27-31 or so, then gradually start to decline. Romo didn't get his first start until his 4th year in the league (approx. age 26) so he didn't go through the same early career struggles that most other QB's do and he he hasn't yet started his late career decline so you expect, for instance, a higher career passer rating than players who have gone through the whole career cycle. Still pretty impressive though.

 

[Andy Herron]

I have won 30 of my first 44 career starts, of which only Otto Graham(39), Dan Marino(34), Roger Staubach(33), Norm Van Brocklin(31), and John Elway(31) bettered since 1945. Among active QB's, only Kurt Warner(35), Tom Brady(32) and Ben Roethlisberger(32) have topped me. My career QB rating of 93.8 (minimum 1,400 attempts) is third best in NFL history, trailing Steve Young and Peyton Manning.Yes, it currently hovers above the likenesses of Tom Brady, Joe Montana and Dan Marino.I also lead all active QBs in yards-per-completion (12.8), passing touchdown percentage (5.9), and net yards per pass attempt (7.40).In my first 44 career starts, I've put up 18 300-yard passing games and registered a QB rating higher than 100.0 24 times.And I'm only getting started.Who am I?

I don't know about only getting started. He's 29 years old. I like Romo but some of this is misleading. Think of the normal NFL career like a bell shaped curve where you would expect a QB to struggle his first 2-3 years, then have his prime years between ages 27-31 or so, then gradually start to decline. Romo didn't get his first start until his 4th year in the league (approx. age 26) so he didn't go through the same early career struggles that most other QB's do and he he hasn't yet started his late career decline so you expect, for instance, a higher career passer rating than players who have gone through the whole career cycle. Still pretty impressive though.

Romo was developed the old school way, thanks to Bill Parcells. As it should be. Of course, Romo had the luxury of being an undrafted free agent, much different from being a high draft pick. Thus allowing him to work, study and develop behind the likenesses of those that came before him. This is clearly a part of today's NFL that is sorely missed. When a guy of any magnitude was afforded the time and opportunity to learn and study his game behind another to develop his game. Thus is the day of today's NFL. Having to jump in and prove yourself from day one today is killing today's NFL quarterbacking. The development period has been all but erased. While yes, there are those few such as Matt Ryan and Joe Flacco, there are also several that crash and burn. We all know the names over the years, and that's a shame. It's win now or be gone in the NFL.Yes, Romo's numbers are damn impressive. It's just a shame that more QBs aren't afforded the luxury of developing over time like they used to be or this league would be far more rich at the position than they are now.

 

[Hoss_Cartwright]

You guys are good sports. I was waiting for some of the spear fishermen trolling these parts to try to use me for target practice as they often do.

Yes, it's Romo.

I came across this substance here http://www.dallascowboys.com/news/news.cfm...27DA8A592C99D65

and thought I'd share it.

That, and try to bring some levitity to all of the Romo bashing we've seen recently.

It's obviously not all that fair. Sure, he hasn't looked all that good thus far this season, but the landscape of his offense has changed somewhat dramatically and I'm for waiting for him to settle in with it. If he was that bad, he wouldn't be in the category his numbers have placed him in thus far.

Numbers don't lie.

Andy

If you're going to be a homer about it at least dig back to the 70s, like I do with Colts trivia

I can oblige. Cowboys career 300-yard passing games:

Tony Romo 18

Danny White 10

Don Meredith 7

Roger Staubach 5

In his first 44 career starts, Terry Bradshaw posted 27 wins, 41 TD passes and 73 Ints. His completion percentage was less than 50%.

And I remember Bruce Laird.

I think Romo would do better in games if he would wear his baseball cap the correct way when on the sidelines. Yep, that's it, that's his problem.

 

[Statcruncher]

Romo was developed the old school way, thanks to Bill Parcells. As it should be. Of course, Romo had the luxury of being an undrafted free agent, much different from being a high draft pick. Thus allowing him to work, study and develop behind the likenesses of those that came before him. This is clearly a part of today's NFL that is sorely missed. When a guy of any magnitude was afforded the time and opportunity to learn and study his game behind another to develop his game. Thus is the day of today's NFL. Having to jump in and prove yourself from day one today is killing today's NFL quarterbacking. The development period has been all but erased. While yes, there are those few such as Matt Ryan and Joe Flacco, there are also several that crash and burn. We all know the names over the years, and that's a shame. It's win now or be gone in the NFL.Yes, Romo's numbers are damn impressive. It's just a shame that more QBs aren't afforded the luxury of developing over time like they used to be or this league would be far more rich at the position than they are now.

Aikman says hi.

I can oblige. Cowboys career 300-yard passing games:Tony Romo 18Danny White 10Don Meredith 7Roger Staubach 5In his first 44 career starts, Terry Bradshaw posted 27 wins, 41 TD passes and 73 Ints. His completion percentage was less than 50%.

Cowboys career playoff wins:Tony Romo 0 for 2 - 0%Danny White 5 for 10 - 50%Don Meredith 1 for 4 - 25%Roger Staubach 11 for 17 - 65%Aikman and his 11 for 15 - 73% say hi again.Your mancrush on all things Cowboys makes me laugh every time.

 

[⚡DEADHEAD⚡]

Romo was developed the old school way, thanks to Bill Parcells. As it should be. Of course, Romo had the luxury of being an undrafted free agent, much different from being a high draft pick. Thus allowing him to work, study and develop behind the likenesses of those that came before him. This is clearly a part of today's NFL that is sorely missed. When a guy of any magnitude was afforded the time and opportunity to learn and study his game behind another to develop his game. Thus is the day of today's NFL. Having to jump in and prove yourself from day one today is killing today's NFL quarterbacking. The development period has been all but erased. While yes, there are those few such as Matt Ryan and Joe Flacco, there are also several that crash and burn. We all know the names over the years, and that's a shame. It's win now or be gone in the NFL.Yes, Romo's numbers are damn impressive. It's just a shame that more QBs aren't afforded the luxury of developing over time like they used to be or this league would be far more rich at the position than they are now.

Aikman says hi.

I can oblige. Cowboys career 300-yard passing games:Tony Romo 18Danny White 10Don Meredith 7Roger Staubach 5In his first 44 career starts, Terry Bradshaw posted 27 wins, 41 TD passes and 73 Ints. His completion percentage was less than 50%.

Cowboys career playoff wins:Tony Romo 0 for 2 - 0%Danny White 5 for 10 - 50%Don Meredith 1 for 4 - 25%Roger Staubach 11 for 17 - 65%Aikman and his 11 for 15 - 73% say hi again.Your mancrush on all things Cowboys makes me laugh every time.

I hope the Cowboys stick with Romo. They won't do better than second best in the division with him. I suspect they'll often do worse.

 

[editor47]

Romo was developed the old school way, thanks to Bill Parcells. As it should be. Of course, Romo had the luxury of being an undrafted free agent, much different from being a high draft pick. Thus allowing him to work, study and develop behind the likenesses of those that came before him. This is clearly a part of today's NFL that is sorely missed. When a guy of any magnitude was afforded the time and opportunity to learn and study his game behind another to develop his game. Thus is the day of today's NFL. Having to jump in and prove yourself from day one today is killing today's NFL quarterbacking. The development period has been all but erased. While yes, there are those few such as Matt Ryan and Joe Flacco, there are also several that crash and burn. We all know the names over the years, and that's a shame. It's win now or be gone in the NFL.Yes, Romo's numbers are damn impressive. It's just a shame that more QBs aren't afforded the luxury of developing over time like they used to be or this league would be far more rich at the position than they are now.

Aikman says hi.

I can oblige. Cowboys career 300-yard passing games:Tony Romo 18Danny White 10Don Meredith 7Roger Staubach 5In his first 44 career starts, Terry Bradshaw posted 27 wins, 41 TD passes and 73 Ints. His completion percentage was less than 50%.

Cowboys career playoff wins:Tony Romo 0 for 2 - 0%Danny White 5 for 10 - 50%Don Meredith 1 for 4 - 25%Roger Staubach 11 for 17 - 65%Aikman and his 11 for 15 - 73% say hi again.Your mancrush on all things Cowboys makes me laugh every time.

I hope the Cowboys stick with Romo. They won't do better than second best in the division with him. I suspect they'll often do worse.

the only thing keeping them out of last in the division this year is the redskins.tony romo sucks. i don't care what his numbers say.The 2011 starting QB for the Cowboys WILL NOT be Tony Romo. I bet he's out of football in 5 years.

 

[TheWick]

Has Rivers won a playoff game? Just checkin

 

[Bad_Mo]

I have won 30 of my first 44 career starts, of which only Otto Graham(39), Dan Marino(34), Roger Staubach(33), Norm Van Brocklin(31), and John Elway(31) bettered since 1945. Among active QB's, only Kurt Warner(35), Tom Brady(32) and Ben Roethlisberger(32) have topped me.

I would guess that all of those other QBs haven't gagged nearly as much as Romo though at the same point of their careers.