Times Dispatch - Redskins' QB Watches Parcells Move Pay Off

[RedskinRat]

TimesDispatch.com | AP Sports

ASHBURN, Va. (AP) -- Washington Redskins quarterback Jason Campbell stayed up to watch the whole game Sunday night when Tony Romo won as a first-time starter for the Dallas Cowboys.
"He kept his composure, played with a lot of poise," Campbell said Monday. "It's something you have to do when your first time comes."
Campbell did his best not to sound envious, but he is still waiting for his first time. And with the Cowboys coming to town this week, the debate over when that should happen will only intensify.
Romo's performance in the Cowboys' 35-14 victory at Carolina was vindication for Dallas coach Bill Parcells' decision to bench 30-something Drew Bledsoe and give an untested youngster a shot at energizing an inconsistent offense.

[TheMalcolmConnection]

What bothers me about this, is you'd think that the way the Panthers played, the Cowboys would have STILL won even if Bledsoe was QB. Romo only had one touchdown.

[GTripp0012]

Originally Posted by TheMalcolmConnection

What bothers me about this, is you'd think that the way the Panthers played, the Cowboys would have STILL won even if Bledsoe was QB. Romo only had one touchdown.

Yeah, I'd agree with this statement, and Brunell has been so much better than Bledsoe this year it's not even funny.

Romo v Campbell is a rivalry that will begin next season.

[TheBigD]

Originally Posted by TheMalcolmConnection

What bothers me about this, is you'd think that the way the Panthers played, the Cowboys would have STILL won even if Bledsoe was QB. Romo only had one touchdown.

I've seen a lot of comments like this one on this thread. I am not totally sold on Romo being the next Manning or Brady but he, for sure, is much better than Bledsoe. I know you guys didn't watch the game like I did, but for those who remember, there was a 3rd and 13 play that I think told me that he is 100 folds better than Bledsoe.

When the ball was snapped, the Panthers got very close to Romo and almost had a sack, instead, Romo slides JUST ENOUGH to the left and throws a very nice pass to Witten, I know for a fact that Bledsoe whould have been sacked. Twice Romo ran few yards to get the first down, now Bledsoe could've ran like that and we all know that, but he doesn't decide quick enough. By the time he decides to run everyone in the stadium, let alone the field and the sidelines know that it is the ONLY option.

I don't think the Panthers played poor, but that was as good as they can do against a QB that can run. Don't believe me, I got your proof, look at Vick's numbers against them He looks like a superman against them. The Panthers look great against an im-mobile QB like Bledsoe and Brunell but with someone who can make them miss a tackel or run out of the pocket to make a throw they tend to look very average.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by TheBigD

I've seen a lot of comments like this one on this thread. I am not totally sold on Romo being the next Manning or Brady but he, for sure, is much better than Bledsoe. I know you guys didn't watch the game like I did, but for those who remember, there was a 3rd and 13 play that I think told me that he is 100 folds better than Bledsoe.

When the ball was snapped, the Panthers got very close to Romo and almost had a sack, instead, Romo slides JUST ENOUGH to the left and throws a very nice pass to Witten, I know for a fact that Bledsoe whould have been sacked. Twice Romo ran few yards to get the first down, now Bledsoe could've ran like that and we all know that, but he doesn't decide quick enough. By the time he decides to run everyone in the stadium, let alone the field and the sidelines know that it is the ONLY option.

I don't think the Panthers played poor, but that was as good as they can do against a QB that can run. Don't believe me, I got your proof, look at Vick's numbers against them He looks like a superman against them. The Panthers look great against an im-mobile QB like Bledsoe and Brunell but with someone who can make them miss a tackel or run out of the pocket to make a throw they tend to look very average.

Romo made some plays in that game that Bledsoe just can't. I saw him side step pressure a few times to make a throw or scramble for a first down. If he can keep the mistakes to a minimum there's no question he gives the Cowboys the better chance of winning over Bledsoe.

[724Skinsfan]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

Romo made some plays in that game that Bledsoe just can't. I saw him side step pressure a few times to make a throw or scramble for a first down. If he can keep the mistakes to a minimum there's no question he gives the Cowboys the better chance of winning over Bledsoe.

I'm sure Bledsoe would've made some throws that Romo can't (yet).

[illdefined]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

_____ made some plays in that game that ___ just can't. I saw him side step pressure a few times to make a throw or scramble for a first down. If he can keep the mistakes to a minimum there's no question he gives the _____ the better chance of winning over _____.

sigh, just waiting for these phrases to apply somewhere else..

[djnemo65]

Originally Posted by TheBigD

I've seen a lot of comments like this one on this thread. I am not totally sold on Romo being the next Manning or Brady but he, for sure, is much better than Bledsoe. I know you guys didn't watch the game like I did, but for those who remember, there was a 3rd and 13 play that I think told me that he is 100 folds better than Bledsoe.

When the ball was snapped, the Panthers got very close to Romo and almost had a sack, instead, Romo slides JUST ENOUGH to the left and throws a very nice pass to Witten, I know for a fact that Bledsoe whould have been sacked. Twice Romo ran few yards to get the first down, now Bledsoe could've ran like that and we all know that, but he doesn't decide quick enough. By the time he decides to run everyone in the stadium, let alone the field and the sidelines know that it is the ONLY option.

I don't think the Panthers played poor, but that was as good as they can do against a QB that can run. Don't believe me, I got your proof, look at Vick's numbers against them He looks like a superman against them. The Panthers look great against an im-mobile QB like Bledsoe and Brunell but with someone who can make them miss a tackel or run out of the pocket to make a throw they tend to look very average.

Yeah, I was just about to reference that play. Give the kid some credit guys, that was quite a defense he was going against.

[BDBohnzie]

Career-wise, Bledsoe is beyond the grave, while Brunell has a foot in it. The Cowboys needed that spark, and are fortunate that Tony Romo is the answer. I guess we'll see whether Brunell is really ready to go Sunday and take this offense to a level that really hasn't been seen yet this season.

[GTripp0012]

Originally Posted by BDBohnzie

Career-wise, Bledsoe is beyond the grave, while Brunell has a foot in it. The Cowboys needed that spark, and are fortunate that Tony Romo is the answer. I guess we'll see whether Brunell is really ready to go Sunday and take this offense to a level that really hasn't been seen yet this season.

I believe if the defense gets some stops and decent field position, our PPG will skyrocket in the second half of the year. We move the ball well and our redzone O isn't bad. We just always have poor field position and our TOP is low.

So one could argue that Brunell's "performance" is tied to that of his defense.

I wouldn't.

[TheMalcolmConnection]

It wasn't like Romo was making "money" throws. He overthrew and underthrew people a LOT. The Panthers played a piss-poor game.

[TheMalcolmConnection]

And thank God our QB's name doesn't rhyme with Homo.

[724Skinsfan]

Originally Posted by TheMalcolmConnection

And thank God our QB's name doesn't rhyme with Homo.

No, it rhymes with shamble.

[Big C]

judge romo after he plays a few more solid games, not just one, especially after how bad he was on his debut

[illdefined]

Originally Posted by Big C

judge romo after he plays a few more solid games, not just one, especially after how bad he was on his debut

debut start? cuz Homo played pretty damn good against Carolina.