SPORTSDAY

Posted by Switzer xXx @ 8:21 AM Tue, Feb 05, 2008

Should be a good post season series. Looks like its off to a good start. Looking forward to it.

Posted by Rod @ 8:51 AM Tue, Feb 05, 2008

Hey Albie,
I missed the game on Sunday though i do want to go to the parade this week in Foxborough. Any assistance where to stay and eat would be appreciated.

19-0 BABY!!! (patent pending).

Thanks,
Rod

Posted by missingthetuna @ 9:08 AM Tue, Feb 05, 2008

Someone the other day said that Romo was more "suspect" than "prospect." I tend to agree. He did put up great numbers the first ten games (see also: Danny White), but he faltered down the stretch AGAIN. Please do the readers one huge favor; don't ever compare Tony with Staubach or Aikman again. He hasn't earned it, and he doesn't deserve. You are doing him a great disservice even allowing him to think he belongs in that realm. I hope he can get there, but he's a long way off now. There's no "heir" here.

Posted by Trey @ 9:12 AM Tue, Feb 05, 2008

Well, I'm no John Madden "Master of the Obvious" but I still don't get the whole Brad Johnson thing. He is the polar opposite of our Tony, and doesn't throw a good deep ball anymore. It just seems to me that we would get a young QB who has some of the same qualities that Tony brings to the table. As far as a veteran QB, I'd drop Brad and and pick up someone else not on the list above. Seems like the real back up QB was dropped and played for the Carolina Panthers last year. He had a lot of Romo in him (mobile, nifty, good release, and moxy).

Posted by Jeff @ 9:31 AM Tue, Feb 05, 2008

Yep, they're good here. End of story!! Maybe they couls use a back-up, but that's it. THE COWBOYS ARE JUST FINE HERE. So leave it alone.

Posted by Timbo @ 9:44 AM Tue, Feb 05, 2008

2nd try
Glad to see a return to all things Cowboys. Now if we can dump that CAPTCHA code mess, this would be the best blog around, and you would never have to refund any money.

Posted by davej @ 9:47 AM Tue, Feb 05, 2008

I think it is very important to draft a QB (round 4-5) or bring in a YOUNGER one as a backup.

Unless the NFL creates a minor league system, teams have to be willing to bring in a young QB and let him use a roster spot. I'm still upset about Matt Moore being released. I'm not saying he's a Pro Bowler, but it looked to me like he had the raw tools you could work with. And he looked eerily like Tony Romo in the pocket.

When Brad Johnson played last year, he was barely a bus driver. Right now, if Tony got hurt, we might as well forfeit the games he doesn't play. While this team doesn't need a lot of starters, it definitely needs a better backup QB.

Posted by cowboy128 @ 9:54 AM Tue, Feb 05, 2008

Flacco sure looks impressive in his YouTube highlight reel. Great size: 6'6":

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZxW_RdJjtos

Posted by BlueZone @ 10:05 AM Tue, Feb 05, 2008

Trey,
Been in total agreement ever since they cut Matt. Brad is the absolute worst match up for the Cowboy's offense.
We need a Romo style #2. When Romo banged up his thumb, there was no option but to leave him in. The Cowboy's don't have a backup QB.
Trade Brad Johnson plus whatever else it takes to get Matt Moore back.

Posted by Bill in DC @ 10:08 AM Tue, Feb 05, 2008

Trey,

The reason Brad Johnson is here is to lend an experienced QB to the training of Tony Romo. Johnson has a lot of knowledge he can pass on to Tony.

For those all over Romo as 'not a prospect' please compare him to other QBs at a like experience level in their careers. of course he doesn't compare to Aikman, Elway, Marino, etc. when they were experienced. He DOES compare well to those players at similar points in their careers. Aikman once said it takes 3 years for a QB to really learn how to play in the NFL, might want to give Romo another year or two to gain that knowledge/experience.

Posted by Eric @ 10:09 AM Tue, Feb 05, 2008

we had a young QB...his name was Moore right?

Posted by BlueZone @ 10:18 AM Tue, Feb 05, 2008

Wakeup people!
The Cowboy's don't have a backup QB. Brad Johnson isn't fit to ride in the bus, much less drive it.

PS:
Crapcha code is fooling people into posting the same comment multiple times, which is creating Spam not avoiding it.

Posted by PaulC @ 10:32 AM Tue, Feb 05, 2008

I agree about Romo still being a HUGE question mark. Wasn't it Gil Brandt who said you need to be very, very, very careful in giving big money and long contracts to players from small colleges drafted very low (or FAs) and who suddenly appear to catch fire. Because that fire often goes out with the huge contract. Romo hasn't showed we can trust him--on the field or off the field. Remember Leon Lett?

Posted by Bill in DC @ 10:33 AM Tue, Feb 05, 2008

Hmm, maybe the folks that have recently discovered that Eli Manning is the 'new' great QB and Romo is trash compared to him should compare Romo's play to Eli's play the first year he started, or even the 2nd. It appears that the 'light bulb' went on for Eli about halfway through his third season starting. My guess is Romo's numbers won't be as high as this year, but he'll learn to manage games better.

Posted by Kai @ 11:01 AM Tue, Feb 05, 2008

Guys,lets do this. Cut Brad Johnson immmediately. (God forbid if anything had allowed this dude to play, WHEW!!).I agree with many of the other bloggers on this site. We must pick up a mobile # 2 guy. next we should turn Isiah Steinbeck into the emergency Qb # 3 (this guy can really play). This way he could still learn all of what the receivers should be doing, be able to be at the games (active, but only in emergency could he play). He would keep a roster spot open for the other WR's and if he ever develops (either as QB or WR) he will be ready. We will have to make a decision on him sooner than later.

By the way...who ever tried to trash Romo doens't really know football. the guy can play. Call out the names of QB's who made the Pro Bowl, took his team to the playoffs in is first 2 seasons as a starter...go ahead...

Posted by Bill in DC @ 11:02 AM Tue, Feb 05, 2008

Paul,

Yeah, I remember Leon Lett. Leon Lett blew his career up his nose with cocaine. There is no comparison to Romo here. Move along.

Posted by dallasfan @ 11:08 AM Tue, Feb 05, 2008

Romo is a top 5 QB in the NFL but it's amazing how good your quarterback looks if you make plays...a la Tyree. Like any other team in the NFL you need a few breaks in the playoffs happens every year! You just have to get there first which the Cowboys did! We are fine!!!

Posted by PaulC @ 11:17 AM Tue, Feb 05, 2008

Leon Lett = coke addict

Tony Romo = celebrity sex addict???

Posted by Natty Lite @ 11:18 AM Tue, Feb 05, 2008

Of all the young guys listed Andre Woodson is the one that I like the most.If he gets the chance to learn for a couple of years instead of getting tossed to the dogs too quick he could be special.He has got that something about him look and played big games in the SEC.I hope he doesn`t turn out to be a system tagged QB.

Posted by scott @ 11:22 AM Tue, Feb 05, 2008

To whomever said Romo faultered. I disagree. We just just saw in the superbowl what happens when your protection breaks down. Our O-line and our secondary where our week points going down the stretch, Fortunately the old Parcells coaching regime that was coaching our O-line and secondary have left.

Posted by Bill in DC @ 11:27 AM Tue, Feb 05, 2008

Paul,

"Tony Romo = celebrity sex addict???"

Weak, lame, insipid come to mind as my reaction to reading this.

Posted by Tom Weis @ 11:28 AM Tue, Feb 05, 2008

Wow, You say we are in good shape at quarterback? Tony has had 2 good seasons but 2 poor post season games. To be a great quarterback you have to win in the playoffs. If not, your another Danny White! We let our backup get away when we let Matt Moore leave! If we have to depend on Johnson we are done! We need a backup that can play now!!!!!!!!!

Posted by whip @ 11:29 AM Tue, Feb 05, 2008

We should be able to get Rex Grossman pretty cheap! But I'd rather have McCown. I think he would be a slight upgrade over Brad. They could also take a stab at a signal caller in the mid-rounds. I wouldn't mind Tennessee's Erik Ainge. We wouldn't be having this discussion had they just kept Matt Moore. Idiots.

Posted by Mark @ 11:37 AM Tue, Feb 05, 2008

Bill in DC, you have made the most sense. In Aikman's first years, he, well... sucked. He couldn't throw the deep ball to save his life. Just because Romo has been on the team for a few years doesn't make him experienced. I'm sorry, but that is the truth.

And, our faltering down the stretch wasn't all Romo's fault! Why can't you guys see that? Romo wasn't the reason why we lost that playoff game to the Giants. There are 11 players on offense. To me, he is a QB with a season and a half of playing time, that's it. He isn't a veteran.

Yeah, the Giants won the superbowl, but it wasn't all Eli Manning. I still think he is a "good" Qb, not great. The Giants played inspired football, and that has as much to do with coaching and preparedness as it has to do with how well your QB is playing.

The Cowboys weren't motivated for the Washington game, and that is the team as a whole, not just Romo. Give the guy a chance, at least a season or two more. Then make your judgements. Our weaknesses aren't QB, they are receiver and cornerback.

Posted by Bill in DC @ 11:42 AM Tue, Feb 05, 2008

What teams 'need' to have is a stud QB starter, an older experienced QB for guidance and teaching who can still play some, and a 'project' QB.

Dallas has the first, but not the others. Johnson cannot play anymore, Bartel is not even at the 'project' level.

But hey, there's hope. Drew Henson is an unrestricted FA!

Posted by catch22 @ 11:50 AM Tue, Feb 05, 2008

Matt Moore will go down in history as the greatest quarterback...... in blog history. The Cowboys have a young quarterback, its Tony Romo. Do you want them to have a guy to groom for 8 years? Thats just stupid

Posted by your mom @ 11:55 AM Tue, Feb 05, 2008

Paul C ,

Remember Leon Lett ? You remember Larry Allen ? Demarus Ware, Terrell Owens or all the others from small schools you idiot

Posted by Drew Henson @ 11:59 AM Tue, Feb 05, 2008

I'm available!

Posted by Chad H & Q Carter @ 12:13 PM Tue, Feb 05, 2008

Dont forget about us!! We are available too!

Posted by Eric @ 12:44 PM Tue, Feb 05, 2008

It's a sticky wicket....you want a washed up vet like Johnson off the bench? You want someone green like Moore learning stuff ala Romo? Or would you like to have someone with a few years under their belt who comes in (heaven forbid after injury) and has a little success with this blood thirsty fan base? You have to have a back up....who would it be?

If Tony folded after Cabo...what do you think even the hint of a QB controversy would do to him?

Posted by Redskins_Rule @ 12:48 PM Tue, Feb 05, 2008

letting Moore off the roster was just plum dumb...I mean...he looks like he could play corner better than Reeves at least!!!...he'd at least be in the same zip code as the WR...HA HA HA...Hail to the Redskins!!!...

Posted by dallasfan @ 1:02 PM Tue, Feb 05, 2008

You fans amaze me about Romo! Let's see it wasn't all the big drops (Pat C) in the giants game. It couldn't of been the late snaps in the shotgun. Not even all the bad penalties that cost yards after yards. Wish we had Eli making 40 yard bombs in 3 man coverage and our guys coming down with a clutch catch off the helmet. That stuff happens all the time! Wow QB sure looks good when your guys can catch! ROMO IS FOR REAL! NOW LET'S MOVE ON LIKE OUR DEFENSE!

Posted by JohnW @ 1:59 PM Tue, Feb 05, 2008

It would surely be nice to have a backup who could be competitive if needed. Considering how badly we need help in other areas, it's a tough call to choose priorities that fit under the cap and the roster limits.

We sure don't need another Danny White, but I'm not ready to throw in the towel on Romo by any means. He hasn't yet shown me the greatness his hype would suggest, but he's got what it takes. Only time will tell. It's up to him and his head.

The only thing about the whole Jessica Simpson hoopla that bothers me is where Tony's mind is at on a personal level. Why anyone would be attracted to a high-maintenance, high-drama tabloid queen is beyond me, not when there are plenty of eager young quality hotties out there that don't bring all that baggage. The notion that he might instead be more drawn to the bright lights and Hollywood lifestyle bothers me. That doesn't seem to fit with the dedication his job requires.

Posted by Eric @ 2:43 PM Tue, Feb 05, 2008

I didn't mean to say Romo's not the real deal. But I don't think he's as mentally tough as he needs to be to be the Dallas QB. The D/FW media is the toughest of any NFL market.

Like the NY market is about the Yankees.

Posted by Trey @ 3:01 PM Tue, Feb 05, 2008

Bill in DC,

I thought that he had enough experience helping him. If I am not mistaken he has both Jason G. and Wade Wilson for senior advise. We need someone who can step on the field and keep the offense running in case Tony goes down. Brad Johnson looks worse than players playing in the old timers game at the pro bowl. Sorry, but Brad's coaching is the last thing we need... we need a QB backing up Romo.

Posted by Jon R. @ 3:01 PM Tue, Feb 05, 2008

Sign an Eastern Illinois quarterback (Cole Stinson) to a free agent contract and groom him for a few years. Word is he's pretty good; just makes too many impulsive decisions. Sound familiar? Better yet, sign his roommate, WR Micah Rucker. He can actually play a little bit. Both are 6' 5" 220+ lbs. If nothing else, they'll be good fits for the practice squad.

Posted by Rod @ 3:55 PM Tue, Feb 05, 2008

Eric,
Are you kidding? Dallas is the toughest market to play qb!!!

Most of the Dallas media treat its hometown star Cowboys with velvet gloves. Aikman gets mildly booed at a Mavericks game a few years back and the media is all over the fans. Some in the Dallas media (Galloway, Hansen, Goose) attempt to be hardline but most of it is borderline sissy front. "Romo is dating Jessica...Kiss kiss, how will that affect his game".

Just google a couple articles about Eli in the New York newspapers from early this season. They were calling for his azz to be fedexd to the artic with delivery instructions to sodo-impale him with the North Pole. The fans are as unforgiving as any on the planet. That is a scary market to be a QB that looks like someone stole his lunch money whenever he makes a bad play.

Posted by Glenn Guillory @ 5:14 PM Tue, Feb 05, 2008

Say goodbye to Brad Johnson and get younger at the backup spot. The Cowboys should sign a veteran, Josh McCown.

Posted by Scott @ 10:07 PM Tue, Feb 05, 2008

Cowboys definitely need to upgrade at backup QB. Nothing against Johnson but his age is really working against him now.

Posted by jtt @ 1:01 AM Wed, Feb 06, 2008

If you guys think that we have problems at QB with Romo, just visit the rosters of about 22 or so other teams...................Tony is our future for the next 7-10 years..............totally agree with releasing BJ IF we can sign somebody that could actually contribute if he had to play for 4-6 weeks.......Moore's release was another JJOnes special (he has an extreme affinity for signing and now, releasing top QB prospects; see an earlier post above).

Starting QB and the offensive line (even without Flo) are the current strengths of this club........

Posted by Deadskins_Drule @ 6:53 AM Wed, Feb 06, 2008

MUST GET A BACKUP QB !!!

Brad Johnson??? Drive the Bus???
Brad Johnson isn't fit to ride in the bus even if it was parked.
The Cowboy's don't have a backup QB. If Romo goes down, we're toast.
Need a #2 QB that’s mobile and matches this passing offense.
For now, Richard Bartel is our #2.
Maybe we could trade to get Matt Moore back.
We could think about Isiah Stanback as an emergency #3 QB.
Don't need a #4, get rid of Brad Johnson.

Posted by Catman @ 8:12 AM Wed, Feb 06, 2008

Matt Moore was released by Carolina and Miami signed him recently. Why didn't the Cowboys sign him, since they made a mistake last year when the released him? Jerry, get your head out of your ### and sign a real QB to back up Romo.

Posted by TLCC @ 8:12 AM Thu, Feb 07, 2008

I'd like to upgrade the backup QB position with a guy like Josh McCown, but not sure if the Cowboys would spend the money on a backup QB. If Romo gets hurt we'll just sign Testaverde, I'm sure at 90 he'll be alright to still come out and play a little football.

I like the idea of drafting someone for development and the 3rd guy. Not the backup. Ainge would be good if he fell to round 4. But I think later than that should be Kevin O'Connell who could be had as late as round 6.

Posted by eclanz @ 4:57 PM Sat, Feb 09, 2008

Romo will stay healthy and get his championship...spend the two #1s on RB and OL. Romo needs them.