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Tennessee Titans,
Pittsburgh Steelers,
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PLAYERS: Donovan McNabb, Jay Cutler, Vince Young, Ben Roethlisberger, Damon Huard, Tony Romo, Drew Bledsoe, Terrell Owens, Philip Rivers
PLAYERS: Donovan McNabb, Jay Cutler, Vince Young, Ben Roethlisberger, Damon Huard, Tony Romo, Drew Bledsoe, Terrell Owens, Philip Rivers
Other than Jay Cutler has anyone ever received so much hype after so few career NFL starts? Tony Romo is in his first full season as the Dallas Cowboys starting quarterback. Just two days before Halloween he signed a 6-year $67.5M deal to remain with them through 2013. May I ask why he's been given the Holier than Thou label? Let's break down exactly what he has done to deserve this recognition from NFL analysts and his new contract.
In 2006 Romo became the starter for Dallas in week 7. This is after not being able to beat out 34-year-old Drew Bledsoe in training camp. He proceeded to go 6-5 as a starter. He lost the Cowboys last two games while in a fight for playoff positioning and tossed 3 INTs in those two games. After Dallas squeaked into the post season as a Wild Card team, Romo managed to throw for under 200 yards in that game against Seattle and even dropped a 19 yard go ahead FG snap as the holder with 1:19 left to win the game. (A Playoff Game!!)
So far in 2007 he has led the Cowboys to a 6-1 record, but lost at home to the New England Patriots in the biggest game of the year for Dallas. In his 7 starts he has thrown 9 INTs, including 5 against the lowly Buffalo Bills. In fact, there are only two games this year where Romo hasn't thrown at least one pick. Most other NFL quarterbacks would be ridiculed for this statistic, namely Donovan McNabb.
Yet here we are in week 9, watching the un-drafted Tony Romo receive over $11M a year for his 18 NFL starts and 22 career interceptions. Isn't the most important part of being a NFL starting quarterback to NOT turn the ball over? (He also has 4 fumbles)
Don't get me wrong I really do see some talent in his escapability and his arm strength, and he did throw for more 300-yard games in a row than Troy Aikman or Roger Staubach, but take away Terrell Owens as a target and you might see Romo turn into Damon Huard. After all, the Chiefs are leading their division too and in a much tougher conference, and Huard has only thrown 16 INTs in his 55 career starts (granted he's played 11 seasons).
All in all I believe that being the starting quarterback for "America's Team" is what has brought him such recognition so quickly and not his propensity for winning big games. I guess I'm just tired of hearing about his love life and new contract while other young quarterbacks with more accomplishments seem to get ignored (i.e., Philip Rivers, Ben Roethlisberger, and Vince Young).
Let's just wait and see what happens with Romo before we crown him as the next coming of "Baby Jesus Landry".
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matt2k9 said November 02, 2007
ursportspro replied November 02, 2007
JimbobOdion replied November 20, 2007
matt2k9 said November 02, 2007
your logic is completely flawed.
it was never about "beating out drew bledsoe" bledsoe was drafted by parcells in NE. bledsoe was his man. romo was also a prodigy of his. take away TO, witten, crayton, glenn, JJ and MB3 and then yeah, tony romo sucks.
get real dude.
ursportspro replied November 02, 2007
ursportspro replied November 02, 2007
gretch replied November 02, 2007
0m4rs1zzl3 replied November 15, 2007
sportsnorts said November 02, 2007
ursportspro replied November 02, 2007
IFChris said November 02, 2007
ursportspro replied November 02, 2007
IFChris said November 02, 2007
IFChris said November 02, 2007
PhuckPhilly replied November 03, 2007
PhuckPhilly replied November 03, 2007
JimbobOdion replied November 20, 2007
JimbobOdion replied November 20, 2007
0m4rs1zzl3 replied November 15, 2007
Valencia said November 02, 2007
ursportspro replied November 02, 2007
BillyStyle said November 02, 2007
IFChris replied November 02, 2007
PhuckPhilly replied November 03, 2007
PhuckPhilly replied November 08, 2007
0m4rs1zzl3 replied November 15, 2007
ShakespeareD said November 02, 2007
Criticizing him for the Buffalo game is completely missing the point. How many QB's throw 5 picks and still lead their team to victory. Romo had the worst game of his career and kept plugging away. He left the 5 picks behind him and picked apart the defense on the last drive to get his team in field goal range (not that Nick Folk didn't kick two absolute bombs). To me, this was the most impressive game in his career.
The talk about the talent on the field is completely overblown. Even some of the more casual NFL fans realize that Terrell Owens drops an ton of balls. Over Romo's starts, Owens has been good for one or two drops a game and plenty of those have been touchdown passes. Owens doesn't make Romo better, Romo makes Owens better. QB's that can avoid pass rushes as effectively as Romo does help their receivers and tight ends get open. Look at Jason Wittens improvement this year under Romo.
I would easily take Romo over Rivers and Young. I live in San Diego and have the misfortune of seeing Rivers play every week. If it wasn't for LT opening up the pass and Antonio Gates catching anything within ten fett of him, Rivers is not an NFL starter. Talk about a guy looking good because of the talent around him. I'll give Rivers his due once one of his receivers other than Gates has a 100 yd game. Young has taken a gigantic step backwards this year. His running ability is what opens up the pass. Since he's been playing hurt, the offense has completely sputered. 23 passing yards in a single game is much worse than anything Romo has ever done. Roethlisberger has been great thsi year and proven a lot. The Superbowl win was about him not making mistakes and handing the ball to Bettis and Parker. But he has really emerged this year as a pasing threat and I am very impressed. While Roethlisberger has been very good this year, Romo has been dominant. Still, it's a toss up. I do know Romo isn't an idiot meathead who might ride a motorcycle without a helmet.
Pinkpanthrrr replied November 02, 2007
ursportspro replied November 03, 2007
PhuckPhilly replied November 06, 2007
0m4rs1zzl3 replied November 15, 2007
Pinkpanthrrr said November 02, 2007
ursportspro replied November 03, 2007
John31 said November 03, 2007
ursportspro replied November 03, 2007
Bucsfan said November 03, 2007
PhuckPhilly replied November 11, 2007
rvljv82 said November 03, 2007
Rather it be good or bad news the DALLAS COWBOYS will always have a spot light on them. Why do you think T.O. so happy here.
If it not TONY being OVERRATED it's TO,Witten, JJ,and MB3 and let's not forget Roy Williams. Regardless, either you LOVE the BOYS or you LOVE to HATE them.
GO COWBOYS !!!!!!!
ursportspro replied November 04, 2007
rvljv82 replied November 05, 2007
PhillyLover said November 04, 2007
PhuckPhilly replied November 05, 2007
Wittyname said November 04, 2007
matt2k9 said November 05, 2007
overrated my ass
romo just got like 450+ yards on philly. HILARIOUS!!!!
ursportspro replied November 05, 2007
PhuckPhilly replied November 06, 2007
GameSlayer said November 05, 2007
A 6 year 67m contract is not applying a holier than thou label. What are far poorer performing Qb's contracts looking like? Say Mcnabb for example. What is it 150m with all the bonuses and what not.
Didn't Vince Young get a 60million dollar deal before even taking a snap in an nfl game? In comparison there is nothing wrong with a giving a QB putting out the performance Romo is putting out and the numbers he is putting up a 67m deal. As far as not beating out bledsoe, I don't think there was really a chance. Bledsoe was the guy. If you can think back that far you may remember a guy named TOM BRADY that could also not beat out bledsoe for a job.........................................................
Actually your reasoning is flawed and I don't feel a need to defute every statement you make because things like flubbing one snap or having one game with 5 picks is meaningless as far as a career is concerned. That and you seem a bit uneducated as far as the league is concerned. Especially with the much tougher conference comment. The Pats and the Colts are what throws that curve upwards. and only the teams in thier respective divisions have to play them twice. Secondly the NFC EAST is one of the toughest DIVISIONS in the league. A much tougher DIVISION then the AFC EAST, As a matter of fact the only division tougher than the NFC east with more wins collectively in it is the Colts division. Its not like the cowboys are playing in a division with 14 total wins and 9 of them are the cowboys........You replace the patriots with the 3rd place NFC East Redskins and the Redskins are in 1st place in the AFC East. So anyway I've totally lost interest in this topic. IS romo the best thing ever, no. Is he so over rated that we should be discussing it.... no. The man is putting up a performance worthy of being talked about. After all he is the 3rd ranked Qb in the league with a 100.4 season qb rating. Until he has 3 career ending injures in 5 years and stinks up a season like Mcnabb did this year I won't call him over rated.... I'd just call him good.
ursportspro replied November 05, 2007
1) It wasn't "JUST" a flubbed snap, it was a game winning FG attempt in an NFL Playoff game. (you know the reason teams start the season, to win the Superbowl)
2) Brady couldn't beat out Bledsoe in 2001 as a 2nd year QB not 2006 when Drew Bledsoe was 34 and Romo had been on the roster for 3 years already.
3) 5 INTs is 5 INTs. Do you remember the last time Manning, Brady, Senaca Wallace, or even Trent Difer through 5 INTs in one game??
4) Pats and Colts rule the AFC yes. But do the Steelers, Ravens, Jaguars, or Chargers raise the curve at all?
I will agree with you that Romo is good. But, until he wins a playoff game, he is just another QB with 19 games under his belt.
PhuckPhilly replied November 06, 2007
PhuckPhilly replied November 13, 2007
IFChris said November 05, 2007
GameSlayer said November 05, 2007
As for the Five interceptions, again.... one game. Last year Mcnabb had 3 int's and a fumble against Tampa. As well as in HIS second year of the league he threw 2 picks and coughed up 2 fumbles against washington. And numerous 3 turnover games in his career. So yeah 4 turnovers isnt 5 but bottom line..... its one game, early in the career of a guy who is looking to be very good.
Also last year against dallas Manning coughed up two fumbles and threw 2 picks for 4 turnovers, and he threw 4 picks against NE in teh playoffs in 2003 and some other 3 and 4 turnover games in his career. LIke I siad one 5 turnover game doesn't dictate whether your good or not. And when you compare total season stats, those 5 don't really make his stats look that bad.
The Steelers, Jags, Ravens and chargers have equal or less amount of wins then the 3RD ranked NFC east team. So how much do they raise the curve of the AFC domination over the NFC. Not much in my opinion. The washington redskins are not impressive. Not impressive this year at all. And the record that puts them in third in the NFC East Division of the NFC COnference would put them tied for 4th in the entire AFC Conference. I just don't see the AFC being as dominant over the NFC as you do. With the exception of the patriots. Colts and Cowboys have the same record.
He does only have 19 games under his belt which is why its WAY to early for you to be calling him out about playoff games and not being in any. AFter all this is his first year as an every game starter and therefore his FIRST opportunity to lead his team through a full season and into the playoffs. And the fact is, that he is doing a damn good job of it. Which is why analysts are talking about him. LIke it or not this kid is putting up impressive numbers and putting on an impressive performance thus far. Don't hate the player, hate the game.
ursportspro replied November 05, 2007
Yes, Romo has the Cowboys at 7-1. With victories over Buffalo...barely (4-4), Miami (0-8), St. Louis (0-8), Minnesota (3-5), Chicage (3-5), Philadelphia (3-5), and New York in the First game of the year (6-2). Impressive resume?
In fact they've played one big game this year against a team with a winning record at the time, and played them at home, yet lost by a slim 19 point margin. (Romo threw for under 200 yards and a INT)
That's two wins against AFC East opponents which would make their record 2-1 against that division. If Bills head coach Dick Jauron doesn't decide to have rookie quarterback Trent Edwards throw on third down late in that game the Cowboys and runs out the clock they would now be 1-2 against the AFC East.
I don't hate Tony Romo, I simply titled by artice "Is Tony Romo Overrated?". It is far too early to tell, but by the response I've received from this article it seems that being a quarterback in Dallas when your winning automatically entitles you to be talked about as if your the next coming of Roger Staubach. A much richer Roger Staubach.
PhuckPhilly replied November 06, 2007
ursportspro replied November 06, 2007
GameSlayer replied November 10, 2007
PastorBill said November 06, 2007
matt2k9 said November 07, 2007
everyone should just quit replying to this idiot so the article quits coming to the top
ursportspro replied November 08, 2007
GameSlayer said November 10, 2007
PhuckPhilly said November 11, 2007
CardinalNation said November 14, 2007
Don't hate on him because he's a Cowboy and can play. Hate on him cause he's dated Jessica Simpson and Carrie Underwood......that lucky bastard.
Linebacker51 said November 15, 2007
Is Tony Romo overrated? Who knows? Overrated as opposed to whom? Is he worth $67 million over four years? Is anyone?
Look, with the exception of Tom Brady and Peyton Manning, there is not one quarterback in the NFL that can lay claim to being elite. Everybody else has flaws, some of them major flaws.
Carson Palmer? His team can't score on Paris Hilton. Donovan McNabb? Can't win the big one and doesn't win when it matters most. Eli Manning? Way too inconsistent, cannot lead, and still makes rookie mistakes. Big Ben? Maybe. The guy has a ring on his finger to validate his ability, but lets review him in five years and see how consistent he remains. Brett Favre? Sure, Favre's a legend and he's having a great year. But he's on his way out.
My point is, the quarterback position in the NFL is at a weak point. There are two fantastic QBs, and then there's everyone else. Therefore, Romo, if for no other reason than that there really isn't anyone else out there playing at a consistently good level, is getting lots of attention. Like it or not, he's the quarterback of the Dallas Cowboys, a marquee position if there ever was one. Furthermore, he's an undrafted free agent who is now 8-1 in his first full season as a starter. He's been linked to Jessica Simpson, Britney Spears, Sophia Bush, Carrie Underwood, Kelly Clarkson, etc. He's a big story, and he generates buzz.
So, the question remains: Is Tony Romo overrated? Yes, probably. But no more so than any of the other quarterbacks in this league. Eli Manning has done nothing to deserve the buzz he generates, and neither has Philip Rivers, Carson Palmer, Alex Smith, etc. It may well turn out that Romo's better than all of those guys. I don't know, and neither do you. Time will tell.
Jayboy said November 17, 2007
PhuckPhilly replied November 17, 2007
Linebacker51 replied November 20, 2007
You said that Romo wouldn't be famous if he didn't play in Dallas. You're right! Being on the main stage has its privileges, whether you like it or not.
~51
PhuckPhilly said November 19, 2007
cappfull said November 21, 2007
Second, let's compare where Troy Aikman was after 16 games....uh...1-15. Thirdly, Romo stepped into the QB position with Dallas below .500 and helped them to the playoffs. Became part of a team that was all but in shambles moral-wise and lit a spark that took them to the playoffs. In his first playoff game he fumble a snap...so what?!?! Seems as though you are crucifying him for a mistake in a big game....how many countless other QB's in NFL have made a mistake in a big game.
In my opinion he is just going through what so many other big name QB's have gone through in their careers. If you're gonna belittle Romo you might as well belittle every QB out there since they have all gone through the same bonehead mistakes, bad games (5 ints and a fumble), and spectacular streaks.
JohnnyV said November 22, 2007
You have posted the words "America's Team" a couple of times. That is how the media refers to the Dallas Cowboys. Cowboys fans just use the words, "our team". At least all the Cowboys fans I know say "our team" when referring to the Cowboys. You mentioned the media hype surrounding Romo and his girlfriends, etc. True Cowboys may have an interest in this as a distraction only. But that is Romo's social life, as does not pertain to him as an NFL player. Again, you are feeding into the media hype. So let's stick to the facts and not the media hype that you seem to be using and implementing in your argument.
I believe the main point of your post is that you feel Tony Romo received a huge contract with very little basis for such a large sum of money. And that if you took TO out of the mix, this scenario would make Romo just an average quarterback. Is that correct?
If that is correct and the basis of your argument and subsequent questioning, I think you may not have a full grasp of the understanding in contract negotiations. True, contracts are negotiated on past performance. But they are also negotiated on potential. So let's look at the facts. What is the Cowboys record currently. I am not so sure an average quarterback on any NFL team could compile such a winning record. But then your argument is that TO makes Romo a good quarterback. But that same argument can be said about any team with good receivers. Am I right? Of course! So your argument about TO is invalid. So if we look at the current facts and winning record, and then take into account the "potential" of Tony Romo, I would say that the contract is just right. You yourself even gave him kudos on his arm strength, etc.
Some people responded to you emotionally in this thread. And we all know you can't win arguments based on emotion. I decided to stick to just the facts. And one of the facts is the Cowboys' winning record with Romo at the helm. You can't argue or refute that. And part of your argument seems to be emotional. You use media words and hype talking about his love life and "America's Team". It seems you are more emotional about the media's representation of Romo than you are with an NFL quarterback such as Romo negotiating what most here feel is a fair contract.
I see a bit of underlying hostility in your posts towards Romo and the Cowboys. I am just wondering if that hostility originates from the media hype you seem to be feeding into or if it is just dislike of the Cowboys based on their success with Tony Romo at the helm. Or is it both? You might want to change your screen name to ursportsfan if that is the case because true sportspros take the emotion and media hype out of their analysis. You have left it in as part of your assessment of Romo and the Cowboys.
Anyway, it was a good post in that it evoked debate and discussions in the form of posts. Some of your arguments were a bit shaky. But nonetheless, it was interesting. Thanks for the entertainment.
ursportspro replied November 23, 2007
stang12 said November 23, 2007
PhuckPhilly replied November 23, 2007
ursportspro replied November 23, 2007
stang12 said November 24, 2007
BlueStarBoyz said November 28, 2007
ursportspro replied November 29, 2007
PhuckPhilly said November 30, 2007
defectivegamer said December 03, 2007
But the fact is he plays for the Cowboys and there are 2 kinds of prople out there, you either love the cowboys or you love to hate them. But everyone keeps talking about that field goal, how about everyone see that he is only in his second year and hes taking his team to the playoffs, thats a given.
so dont bash him because he doesnt play for your team.
defectivegamer said December 03, 2007
GO COWBOYS
CRIMEONE said December 18, 2007
thekansagonian said January 07, 2008
ursportspro said January 14, 2008
geothite said April 23, 2008
The guy is awful. He had a hand full of good games when the defensive coordinators had no book on him. Since there is a book now you will see how awful this guy is in 2008. There is a reason he wasn't drafted and that is because he has pedestrian ability.
Pure Dreck and if I hear someone compare this stiff to Bret Favre again I am going to puke.