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Tony Romo hasn't won a Super Bowl yet, and if his recent interview is any indicator, he won't be satisfied until he does. Will Romo ever hoist the Lombardi Trophy while he's still in Dallas?
- Rebuenb206: "He's got a great attitude, I just wish him and EVERYONE ELSE on this team would elevate their play in big games. Romo played great last year and I think the rest of the team needs to step up a little bit in crunch time."
- Giants21Joe10: "As a Giants fan, I like Romo. He's bad enough that the Cowboys will never win a Super Bowl with him, but good enough that they'll never get a top pick or decide it's time to move on to another QB."
- Tontos Redemption: "A 9-7 Giants team won the Super Bowl last year. There are probably 11 teams in the NFC capable of getting the 6 playoff spots and the Cowboys are one of them. Just have to get hot at the right time. "
- packpack13titles: "Romo actually has good numbers compared to most QB's in the NFL, however winning games is about TEAM, not one player."
- soulraida64: "He puts up numbers, he is simply not a closer."
- crash218579: "Will the Cowboys win a SB in the next 5 years? Who knows, they have a lot of holes to fill. But if they don't, it won't be because Romo didn't do his job well enough."
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Jerry Jones said Tony Romo's performance against the Jets in Week 1 marked one of the best performances the owner had seen out of his quarterback. Considering two late Romo turnovers greatly aided the Jets' comeback in a 27-24 win, that begs the question of how many times Jones has watched Romo play. But cheap shots aside, does Jones have a point about Romo's overall play?
- "I love how two bonehead plays nullify three quarters of scorching the Jets secondary. Could he have thrown the ball away both times? Yes. So what happens if he does the smart thing on both plays and they lose anyway? He is still the scapegoat. I guess the problems in the secondary and special teams were his fault as well? I am not one for moral victories, but kudos to Romo for showing some heart." -- SN commenter MNF2K5
- "To admit that Romo isn't their savior QB would be to admit failure. Jerry Jones simply will never admit that he is wrong. Until Dallas gets a true football personnel man they will continue to flounder." -- SN commenter killsing
The answer or the problem?
Few jobs come with more pressure than starting at quarterback for the Cowboys. Is Romo up to the challenge?
Does Tony Romo get treated fairly?
Does wearing the Cowboys uniform guarantee Tony Romo more praise than he deserves, more criticism or something in the middle?
What if there were an alternative?
Romo got Jones' vote of confidence, and the Bengals don't seem inclined to do anything with Carson Palmer, but what about a hypothetical?
2. Will Tony Romo excel next season?
The Cowboys put on a pretty impressive second-half performance this season,which could have been even better had Tony Romo been healthy. Now that Romo says he wishes the "season would start today" what do you expect out of the modern face of the Cowboys' franchise in 2011?.
- "Romo is a tad overrated but he is still better than most NFL starters. He is the least of the problems we have right now. How about we fix our defense that gave up all-time highs in yards and points allowed before we worry about the quarterback play?" -- SN commenter thedude0612
- Rank 'Em: How many NFC East quarterbacks are in your overall top 10?
- Rank 'Em: Is Donovan McNabb one of the best quarterbacks without a ring?
It's not Stephen Strasburg arriving like the second coming of Walter Johnson and quickly departing as the second coming of Kerry Wood. It's not the Capitals turning the NHL's best regular season into a first-round disaster against the Canadiens. It's not even Gilbert Arenas bringing some unwanted show-and-tell items to work.
Did we mention it's a lousy time to be a sports fan in the nation's capital?
But pardon Redskins fans if they're a little skittish about news Donovan McNabb may not be healthy for a Week 1 showdown with the rival Cowboys. The NFC East isn't short on big-name quarterbacks, but do any of them mean more to a team than McNabb?
SportsNation offers multiple opinions.
- "If Donovan had the luxury to sling the ball around the field without worrying about what happened after he threw it, he, too, could be Brett Farve. But, see, Donovan values the ball, as he was taught to do. Meaning he will never LOSE the game for his team. Shanahan is licking his chops thinking about the possiblites with McNabb once he gets a running game, something McNabb has never really had." -- SN commenter yodaspeaks
- "You make a good point. McNabb typically will not be the reason you lost a game, I agree. Unfortunately, he rarely is the reason you win a game either. He is a good quarterback, and a safe quarterback. But with 2 minutes left in the game, ball on your own 20, I can think of a lot of QBs Id rather have in than McNabb. MAYBE that was just the Eagles, I dont know." -- SN commenter ChevyRulerSS69
Omar (Toronto)
Should Andy Reid be worried if this kolb experiment does not go according to plan. It's not as if mcnabb was traded because his performance dropped off, mcnabb was playing at a high level. Reid and company compared mcanbbs amazing career to kolbs two good games.
NFC East blogger Matt Mosley
It's quite that simple. You had three quarterbacks heading into the final year of their respective contracts. It wasn't like Andy Reid sat there and compared two games to McNabb's excellent body of work. He just looked at the roster and had to make a tough call. I think it will be the right thing long term, but there will be some bumps along the way. Full transcript
Pete (NY)
Is this the year Eli breaks out and plays like an elite QB not just a very good one?
Scouts Inc.'s Matt Williamson
Bro, he was great last year. He really was. I would expect I higher run % than last year, as the Giants D will be stronger in 2010, so there will be less catch up. Full transcript
- Week 16 Pick 'Em: How will each contender fare in key Week 16 games?
- Power Rankings: Playoff positioning aside, what does your top 10 look like?
- Chat: NFC North blogger Kevin Seifert, 2 ET
It took until the final game of Week 15, but at least something went as expected in the NFC wild-card race. Two days after the Cowboys knocked the Saints from the ranks of the unbeaten in New Orleans and a day after the Packers lost to the Steelers on a last-second touchdown pass, the Giants embarrassed the Redskins on "Monday Night Football."
Aside from possibly making new Redskins president Bruce Allen reconsider his career choice, Monday's result kept the Giants one game behind the Cowboys and Packers in pursuit of the NFC's two wild-card bids. The NFC East title isn't done and dusted for the Eagles just yet, but among the three current wild-card contenders, which group of fans should feel best about the guy they have leading the way?
Look at how each quarterback has fared so far in December.
Eli Manning: 57-for-89 passing, 900 yards, 8 TD, 1 INT, 122.9 QB rating
Aaron Rodgers: 68-for-112 passing, 826 yards, 6 TD, 2 INT, 93.8 QB rating
Tony Romo: 82-for-119 passing, 953 yards, 6 TD, 0 INT, 109.7 QB rating
And then consider the changing fortunes of SportsNation's quarterback rankings.
Jason R. (Orlando)
So is the "Dallas can't win in December" thing dead forever thanks to beating the Saints?
Scouts Inc.'s Gary Horton
Yes, until this weekend. I don't buy the December fade thing. It just happened. This is a good football team. The problem I see is they don't put back to back games together. How many times this season have we loved them and then the next week they lay an egg? It may be different with their backs to the wall, but they are capable of winning their next two or losing them. Full transcript
Tom (NYC)
Are the Giants' struggles on defense this year entirely a schematic (read: Bill Sheridan) problem? That's the conventional wisdom out there. But it seems to me they've also had personnel issues (for example, Kenny Phillips' injury) and Umenyiora not playing up to form among others.. what are your feelings on the matter?
Football Outsiders' Bill Barnwell
Where to begin? Scheme. Misuse of personnel. Attitude and respect issues across the board. Injuries to key players, and a lack of depth when those players went down, especially with Phillips (remember how well the rookies played in 07 during the Super Bowl run?) and the execrable C.C. Brown. The idea was to build up a ton of depth up front and make the pass rush unbeatable. Instead, the rushers have still been disappointing, Canty's been hurt, Rocky Bernard's been a total non-factor, and the secondary minus Ross and Phillips has been exposed. Full transcript
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How should Cowboys fans feel about Tony Romo's golf game?
Golf Digest has listed Tony Romo as the top athlete golfer. Has he spent too much time honing non-football skills?
Which quarterback would you rather have?
Jay Cutler has thrown for 8 touchdowns, 901 yards and 5 interceptions. Matt Ryan has 7 touchdowns, 977 yards and 2 interceptions.
Which team will win Saturday's game at Notre Dame?
A Notre Dame win could vault the Irish to a BCS bid and solidify Charlie Weis' job. A USC win could set the Trojans up for the BCS title game.
Which is the bigger story surrounding the start of Angels-Yankees?
Has the cold, windy, rainy weather in the Northeast upstaged the games in the American League Championship series?
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Michelle Beadle and Colin Cowherd can clinch the division title today on "SportsNation" TV.
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Who is under more pressure to win tonight?
Tony Romo made some mistakes in the Cowboys' loss to the Giants. Jake Delhomme doesn't have a win this season.
Did you expect Brett Favre to pull out the win for the Vikings yesterday?
The Vikings trailed by 4 when they got the ball back with 1:29 to play. 1:27 and 80 yards later, Favre's TD pass to Greg Lewis won the game.
Which New York football team put on a more impressive performance?
Both are 3-0. The Giants shut out the Bucs. The Jets took the lead, gave up 17 unanswered points and then retook the lead.
Was it reasonable for Tim Tebow to be on the field with a 31-7 lead?
The Gators had the game in hand when their star quarterback suffered a concussion that caused him to spend the night in the hospital.
What did you think of the questions asked of T.O. after the Bills' loss?
Owens' response for a number of questions: "I'm just going with the plays that are called." Read a transcript of the news conference.
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Michelle Beadle and Colin Cowherd plan to jump nine spots in the national polls before "SportsNation" TV.
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Would the Lions beat a team of athletic zombies?
While both have been given up for dead, zombies often seem more lifelike than the moribund NFL franchise in Detroit.
Who was most deserving of the game ball after the Jets beat the Patriots?
Would you give your game ball to Mark Sanchez (no interceptions), the defense (no touchdowns allowed) or the fans?
Is USC's dynasty crumbling?
The Trojans continue to win against big out-of-conference foes early in the season and then trip against unheralded Pac-10 teams.
Is Tony Romo the problem in Dallas?
After throwing three interceptions and only one touchdown in a loss to the Giants, the Cowboys quarterback accepted blame for poor play.
Are the Saints for real?
Drew Brees has thrown nine touchdown passes in two games. The defense even looks like it can stop someone.
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Which gives you more of a competitive advantage in sports?
Lost in the fog of PED stories is another source of supernatural athletic prowess: Being a werewolf. Coming soon to an NBA roster near you.
What do you think of Boise State trying to organize fans?
The Broncos want their fans to sit in alternating blue, white and orange sections. Is this another gimmick like the blue turf or a true expression of fandom?
Would you ever forgive someone who threw a cup of beer at you?
Who hasn't been to a party where a little beer got thrown? So does it make a difference if it happens in the field of play or amongst your "closest" friends?
Would the addition of Brandon Marshall make the Jets a playoff lock?
N.Y. would like a receiving threat for QB Mark Sanchez. Of course, that's only a rumor because actual contact between the team and wide receiver would be tampering.
Which quarterback would you rather have on your fantasy team?
Packers QB Aaron Rodgers threw for 4,038 yards and 28 TDs last season. Cowboys QB Tony Romo had 3,448 yards and 26 TDs.
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Should the Panthers be worried about Steve Smith's injury?
Smith, who injured his right shoulder, said Tuesday that he's hopeful he'll be ready for the regular-season opener against the Eagles.
Should Tony Romo date a celebrity or teacher?
Jessica Simpson is history. Whom should the Cowboys quarterback take on vacation and to celebrity golf tournaments now?
Is Mike Singletary overreacting in his punishment?
Quarterback Alex Smith had to go sit on a hill and watch from afar after throwing an interception in 49ers practice.
How much do you value keeping your toenails intact?
Pro Bowl WR Larry Fitzgerald runs so much he loses his toenails every year. Now he's got special shoes with holes cut out near the big toe.
Will the IOC make golf an Olympic event?
Tiger Woods said he would play in the Olympics should golf become an event. Will his endorsement get the sport added?
Is the expected PR backlash from signing Michael Vick overstated?
Tony Dungy says several teams are interested in the ex-Falcons quarterback. So much for being a pariah.
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