ROMO??? Why not JC???

[TheBigD]

FIRST, I want to say that I am not sold on Romo being that great, I am not saying that he will be playing in the pro-bowl (so if you do have a bad comment about his play save it to yourself, I am talking about QB changes here), but here what I do see, he did OK against a good D.

This is intersting since Dallas has to play Washington next Sunday. This reassures me that Jason Campbell would actually do better than MB. If not, then you will know little more about your QB of the future and if you might have to draft another one.

I mean in the preseason JC would play in the 3rd or 4th quarter against the 2nd or 3rd Defense and he still didn't look like he could play that well.

The otehr thing is the play-calling, I was watching Redskins pregame on Fox5 and they were talking about how AS is not the one calling the plays, I mean he is calling them but with restrictions. They were saying that they plays the Redskins are running right now are very similar to the ones last year. They said the Gibbs is not letting AS open-up his play-book.

I have to be honest that I was not looking forward to the game next Sunday, but now it will be worth watching, who knows any given sunday a team could win. I am not saying that Dallas will win but hey at least it LOOKS LIKE we have a shot at a chance. Meanwhile, the G-wimps will have an easy game against the Texans, I hate them just as much as you guys do.

I think changes are good sometimes regardless of the position and I think JC deserves a shot. Look at Leinart now or remeber Roethlisberger when he was a rookie, Chris Simms did OK, Delhome did OK, Jason Campbell should be a starter.

[GTripp0012]

Not to say that Romo didn't play well, but if I'm Gregg Williams and I need to save the season, I'm thanking the football gods that I get to face Tony Romo and not Drew Bledsoe next week. Williams' defense hasn't confused anyone this year, and with Romo who is still very green, he gets another shot.

Jason Campbell will not make his first start against a division rival. He may play some in relief this week, but only if the situation appears dire.

[illdefined]

Originally Posted by GTripp0012

Jason Campbell will not make his first start against a division rival. He may play some in relief this week, but only if the situation appears dire.

i agree Gibbs won't start him next week, but how much *more* dire is dire enough?

[GTripp0012]

Originally Posted by illdefined

i agree Gibbs won't start him next week, but how much *more* dire is dire enough?

I'd say if Brunell comes out playing like crap in this game I'd make the switch. And with as well as he's played this year, normally you have to take a bad game every once in a while because nobody is perfect. But because it's Dallas, and because our backs are up against the wall, Brunell needs to continue to play at a high level, or they should make the switch mid game.

Now, if the switch is made, and Campbell struggles (or worse), I'd go back to Brunell for the road series, allow JC to regain his confidence, and give him his first career start in week 12.

But at home vs our division rival, I think MB will play pretty well. If he plays his game and the D shows any improvement whatsoever, we will walk away with a much needed W.

[illdefined]

Originally Posted by GTripp0012

I'd say if Brunell comes out playing like crap in this game I'd make the switch. And with as well as he's played this year, normally you have to take a bad game every once in a while because nobody is perfect. But because it's Dallas, and because our backs are up against the wall, Brunell needs to continue to play at a high level, or they should make the switch mid game.

sigh i don't know how you keep saying Brunell has been playing at such a 'high' level. if he was, we wouldn't even be considering about talking about switching. you're a big fan of stats, here's a nice retort about stats from the WP:

"More delicate is the acknowledgment of both the coaching staff and players that, at least offensively, statistics can be misleading. The team is producing similar numbers, but not similar results, as last season. The coaches want to work more closely with Brunell, especially on his dropbacks on passing plays and his reading of defenses. While Brunell is a more accurate passer this year than a year ago, the coaching staff wants to emphasize to him that, in associate head coach Al Saunders's offense, decision-making must be immediate. Brunell's habit of dropping into the pocket, scanning the field and then patting the football has disrupted the timing of the offense, coaches say, and forced him to throw to a safety-valve receiver, most often a running back.

Last season after seven games, the running back tandem of Ladell Betts and Portis had combined for 20 receptions. This season, Betts and Portis have 38 catches."

that's almost double for you math types. this is behind the exact same offensive line as last year and perfectly illustrates Brunell's trouble with this new system. yes, maybe some of these were designed, but not double, is this what we brought Lloyd and Randle El here for? can't wait to hear how this is the defense's fault...

[GTripp0012]

Originally Posted by illdefined

Last season after seven games, the running back tandem of Ladell Betts and Portis had combined for 20 receptions. This season, Betts and Portis have 38 catches."

Don't hurt me! I can explain! :cheeky-sm

I think this stat is purely product of system. Since in Gibbs' offense the backs would block almost exclusively on many passing plays, they never had a chance to catch the passes. Brunell would throw passes away last year, whereas now, he completes those passes to the back. It would fortify your explination of Brunell's increased completion percentage this year.

It's certainly been a positive change. Brunell is averaging near a half yard more per attempt this year. (6.7 in 2005, 7.1 in 2006).

I would argue that this is an instance of him grasping the system (Saunders' history involves a ton of checkdowns), but no matter how you explain it, it doesn't change what hes done.

[offiss]

Originally Posted by GTripp0012

Not to say that Romo didn't play well, but if I'm Gregg Williams and I need to save the season, I'm thanking the football gods that I get to face Tony Romo and not Drew Bledsoe next week. Williams' defense hasn't confused anyone this year, and with Romo who is still very green, he gets another shot.

Jason Campbell will not make his first start against a division rival. He may play some in relief this week, but only if the situation appears dire.

It's a good thing your not Greg Williams then!

How anyone can say that we are better off to go against a QB who outplayed Bledsoe which is why he's starting in the first place, I really don't get it. Are you saying John Fox knows nothing about defense? We couldn't beat an over the hill lowsy QB in Bledsoe, know you think we will have an easier time of it against Romo? Did you not see the game we played against the Titans, how confused did Vince Young look? How confused did Romo look last night? I really don't get that statement, especially since you stated that Williams hasen't confused anyone this season. My guess is because we have done nothing all year everyone better watch out?:confused:

[illdefined]

sucks to say, but i thought Romo looked fantastic for his first start. fresh legs, fresh arm and fresh eyes. he scrambled for firsts, threw on the move, and used the entire field.

unlike Brunell and Bledsoe, he'd lock on to his receiver right after the drop (as Madden also astutely noted), and would gun it to his primary option in tight spaces. the result was T.O.'s best game ever as a Cowboy.

if Moss and Cooley caught as many in a game as T.O. and Whitten did tonight, we'd have a very different record, even with our beleagured defense.

[dmek25]

why does AL Saunders continue to get a free pass? everyone looking for every reason in the world on why this offense is clicking. how about utilizing the players that we have, and not the ones we don't have. and our play calling has left alittle to be desired. i know for a fact that they ran the ball in Kansas city

[GoSkins!]

I can say this. If the Cowboys go up by a couple of touchdowns or we have any problems scoring at all, I would hate to be Mark Brunell. FedEx will be getting ugly fast and calling for Brunell's head (even if it's our defenses fault).

[Twilbert07]

Romo provides a spark to the Cowboys in a way Brunell never could for the Skins (other than one game last year). That said, I hope Tony falls flat on his face Sunday. It's Dallas Week!

[RiggoRules]

Romo scares me far more than Bledoe. Just as Campbell should scare the Cowboys far more than Brunell.

Campbell and Romo are very similiar -- Campbell just has a better arm.

[The Zimmermans]

Originally Posted by RiggoRules

Romo scares me far more than Bledoe. Just as Campbell should scare the Cowboys far more than Brunell.

Campbell and Romo are very similiar -- Campbell just has a better arm.

The differences between Romo and Campbell are as follows:

Romo looked good in preseason, Campbell didn't
Romo has been in the league 4 years, Campbell just two
Romo gets rid of the ball early, Campbell doesnt

Tough to compare these two guys, Romo is much better prepared

[Fan4Life]

Look at Gibbs avatars. Thats the way he looks all game long. No passion no concern no urgency no excitement no interest no winning record. This is why will not see JC.

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by Fan4Life

Look at Gibbs avatars. Thats the way he looks all game long. No passion no concern no urgency no excitement no interest no winning record. This is why will not see JC.

So what you're saying is that Gibbs couldn't care less about what's happening. That he puts forth no effort into this organization. That he'd rather be at home watching reruns of The Cosby Show...