Comments on: Troy Aikman: Fans don’t realize how good Tony Romo is

By: trollaikman8

trollaikman8 — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 21:33:03 +0000

Romo is the least of the problems in Dallas.

-That offensive line can barely contain a junior college d-line.
-The running game shows up 1 in every 4 weeks.
-Witten is due to physically break down.
-Miles Austin is fragile like a girl scout.
-Dez Bryant cannot be relied on this much – but can be beast.
-Watching Romo align everyone withe playclock running down makes you wonder who the hell is calling plays.

The other side the ball is also a mess but all of it can go back to one core element: executive management.

By: kmartin173

kmartin173 — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 16:09:03 +0000

The rest of the league realizes exactly how good Romo is and they’re sitting back hoping for that extension.

Jeff George also had a lot of skill at QB.

By: jkb0162

jkb0162 — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 15:51:22 +0000

I’m not a huge Romo fan, especially after last seasons meltdown against the Redskins, however I think people’s unusual hatred for him (just read the comments on this site) are stupid and speak to the ignorance of NFL fans. Romo has his issues but the Cowboys have way more problems than their QB. It’s also nice to see Aikman trying to help the guy out rather than just protect his own legacy.

By: skinsfaninnebraska

skinsfaninnebraska — Sun, 17 Feb 2013 19:02:32 +0000

Dear Troy,

Dude, I didn’t mean to scramble your brain up for the rest of your life. I’m really sorry, but that hit I put on you did WAY more damage than anyone thought.

Sincerely,

LaVar Arrington.

By: nwfisch

nwfisch — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 03:16:47 +0000

God Bless Tony Romo

By: axespray

axespray — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 23:59:10 +0000

“I maintain that they’re close,” Aikman said.
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You’ve been saying that since 2004 …

In that time – The Packers had two rebuilding years, a QB switch – and won a superbowl.

Saints had a hurricane – rebuilding years, then a superbowl win.

The friggin’ jets won 4 road playoff games with Sanchez.
That doofus Eli won a superbowl – The Cardinals made it to a superbowl – etc, meanwhile, in that same time frame, the cowboys have accomplished as much as the 2011 denver tebows – 1 playoff win.

By: bearsoxass

bearsoxass — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 12:37:20 +0000

Sure the guy have 3 SB rings and 5 MVP title!

By: rawhead08

rawhead08 — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 11:31:02 +0000

They suck. Eagles are in a better position now.

By: bert1913

bert1913 — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 04:31:26 +0000

you’re right troy, we should pretend those interceptions are touchdowns when romo is under pressure.

By: truecowboyfan

truecowboyfan — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 03:57:00 +0000

I know how good he is and constantly defend him. I think he can win us a Superbowl. All 8 wins last year were won by Romo. If he had a defense say like the Bears, the Cowboys go 12-4.

That being said, I understand the doubt against Romo too. People who do not watch every Cowboy’s game, and let the media paint the picture of him for them are most likely to have those negative thoughts about Romo.

By: lrical

lrical — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 02:49:24 +0000

Still say romo is better than half the starting quarterbacks but don’t we have offensive weapons or did I miss something?

By: bubbaword

bubbaword — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 01:46:39 +0000

So nice to see the Patriots lose again this year! The dynasty that they are. Dynasty of losing in the most wonderful ways! Who could forget the helmet catch and last years Superbowl was pretty good to! Oh wait! Yes, there’s time, let me go play my Giants 2007 and 2011 Superbowl DVD’s and watch them lose in style again! Yeah buddy! Wait, you mean there is more to come next year! I can’t wait. See ya next year Patriots fans when Tom Brady will choke in style and Bill Belichick will come up so close but just short again! Can I get a woa Patriots! WOA Patriots!

By: bubbaword

bubbaword — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 01:33:03 +0000

Its ten minutes later – let me check – Yes, I’m still loving it!

By: bubbaword

bubbaword — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 01:21:53 +0000

I love it!

By: justintuckrule

justintuckrule — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 00:39:32 +0000

bobzilla1001 says:
Feb 13, 2013 3:43 PM
Here’s all you need to know about the importance of quarterbacks in the Ultimate Team Sport: Trent Dilfer and Joe Flacco each have Super Bowl rings, and Dan Marino does not…
What more needs explained?
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This statement is so overplayed it’s ridiculous. Dilfer was on a once in a generation team with an All-Time defense. In Goodell’s modern NFL, those days are long gone. If you don’t have a machine at QB, you’re the Bills. Do not pass GO, do not collect $200. Simple as that.

By: vegaskid21

vegaskid21 — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 00:20:51 +0000

Aikman is right. Most NFL fans don’t realize how great of a golfer Romo is. Regarding football, Troy, don’t insult us. Romo is NOT a ” Great” quarterback. The reason Romo is such a good golfer is that
There are no interceptions in golf.

By: bleedsoe9mm

bleedsoe9mm — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 00:20:43 +0000

@bubbaword
ya the pats in the sb and afc championship last 2 years with no defence , what a failure ?

By: conormacleod

conormacleod — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 00:16:32 +0000

Don’t you just hate it when a QB is judged by his tons of interceptions and losses rather than by how good he really is?!

By: bleedsoe9mm

bleedsoe9mm — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 00:16:24 +0000

the problem is romo is the 3rd best qb in his division

By: TD Hawk

TD Hawk — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 00:14:30 +0000

No question Romo is talented but he holds onto the ball at least a full Mississippi too long on plays that break down. His Risk/Reward ratio is tilted toward Pick 6′s.

By: getadealdonealready

getadealdonealready — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 23:58:43 +0000

Most Cowboy fans I know like Romo, however most NFC East teams fans also like Romo as long as he is the Cowboys QB!

By: fuzzebear

fuzzebear — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 23:58:06 +0000

I see the average fan is represented here on this message board. If you know football and watch football, especially the Cowboys you know that Romo is a good QB.

The problem is our GM/Owner/Crypt Keeper. Aikman knows what makes a good QB as do others who know Romo has what it takes such as Phil Simms, Peter King, Mike Francesa, Jim Nance. ect. No one is more critical of the Cowboys then Aikman. Try listening to him when he does a Cowboy game. But the average fan knows more about the game then guys who have played the position and whose living revolves around football.

Those who continually bash Romo really don’t watch this man play week in and week out. Spending the day at a birthday party every other Sunday or going to the mall during football and watiching a few plays of the game or watching highlights doesn’t consitiute a die hard knowlegable football fan.

Those true football people know they would have won 3 games without him this year with a pathetic O-Line and terrible running game (that hasn’t produced a 1000 YD rusher in the last 5 years).

By: bubbaword

bubbaword — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 23:15:22 +0000

He’s about as clutch as Tom Brady has been the last five years which is to say, not clutch at all. Can’t wait to watch the Patriots lose in style again this year! Life is good!

By: dhragonn

dhragonn — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 23:12:46 +0000

Romo ended their season on a halfback swing interception. That’s just flat out pathetic, not to mention the two other picks he had in that game.

By: bigbenh8tr

bigbenh8tr — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 23:08:34 +0000

please dont comment on past cowboys if you can’t even spelll their names correctly or werent alive to see them win superbowls. im fine w him being the mext flacco, at least our team is always optimistic and eexpecting to win unlike the raiders browns redskins cards etc. rgknee

By: vilelabyrinth

vilelabyrinth — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 22:13:05 +0000

been a cowboys fan as long as I can remember and also a fan of Romo, but this past year showed if they don’t do something with this terrible O.line play not even Brady Manning Brees can win..especially in crunch time.

By: faultylogic29

faultylogic29 — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 22:11:27 +0000

I always maintain that Romo is a top 10 qb, which is pretty good. He makes a lot of throws other qbs can’t make. He also is a high-risk high-reward qb. I’d still rather have him than say, Alex Smith, who rarely challenges a defense downfield for fear of making a mistake.

Problem with the Cowboys is not Romo being overrated, it’s the rest of the talent on the whole team being overrated. That’s where Troy is wrong.

By: BringBackTheFlex

BringBackTheFlex — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 22:08:29 +0000

And you get rid of the ball quickly when your receiver is on the same page as you.

By: salventuri

salventuri — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 22:04:08 +0000

Aikman has made everyone aware of this during every Fox broadcast.

By: raynman49

raynman49 — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 22:03:11 +0000

One overrated qb to another.