Will Yoko Romo sink the Cowboys?

[SINCASTER]

Jessica might not be there, but will Tony be able to keep his mind on the game? Would you?

[geddins]

I'm bettin (and hopin) that Romo will do fine....I think we'll see 'em turn it up.

[Rumble]

The Giants' secondary is depleted and Dallas has both TO and Terry Glenn back, both at more or less full speed. Look for Romo to light it up. Everybody else is healthy. Dallas is the better team, as they've shown twice already this season. Dallas could be in trouble if Romo has another clunker, because if he's off and throwing INT's, they could lose to anyone. My bet is it won't happen.

[RickG501]

"yoko romo"

LOL!

[eryque]

Didn't we go through this same nonsense a couple of years ago with some other young QB? Seems like it was the exact same situation.

Would anyone be talking about this if his girlfriend wasn't a celebrity? I'm sure that Everyone can relate to the boost of confidence you get when you know that someone's rooting for you. So would it even be worth mentioning if his girlfriend was just some cute girl from his hometown that nobody knew? I'm sure he'd want her in the stands too.

[geddins]

Originally Posted by eryque

Didn't we go through this same nonsense a couple of years ago with some other young QB? Seems like it was the exact same situation.

Would anyone be talking about this if his girlfriend wasn't a celebrity? I'm sure that Everyone can relate to the boost of confidence you get when you know that someone's rooting for you. So would it even be worth mentioning if his girlfriend was just some cute girl from his hometown that nobody knew? I'm sure he'd want her in the stands too.

Absolutely right.....I heard Plaxico Burress on the radio on Thu or Fri and he said pretty much exactly what you just did. And another NFL'er said that it's not uncommon at all for players to go to Mexico on a 2 day trip during the bye week (and he specifically mentioned the playoffs)...

I'm stickin to my guns...Romo's gonna be fine today....Romo's gonna be fine today....Romo's gonna be fine today...

[Tim Armstrong]

Originally Posted by RickG501

"yoko romo"

LOL!

Yep, that's my new favorite quote!

Cheers, Tim

[e-merlin]

If she's playing Center, yes. Otherwise, no.

Frankly, I don't see why everyone else thinks she's so hot. Imagine having to look over the breakfast table at that ugly mug every morning. YUK!

[Rumble]

Originally Posted by e-merlin

If she's playing Center, yes. Otherwise, no.

Lol. That's about the only position I'd like to see her in as well.

[morroben]

Originally Posted by e-merlin

Imagine having to look over the breakfast table at that ugly mug every morning. YUK!

While I wouldn't want to have a conversation with her, I think I could deal with just looking.

[Tim Armstrong]

Yeah, while I'm not a fan of her music or acting, I think she's a lovely young woman...

Cheers, Tim

[franchelB]

ha ha...wow, "let's give 'em something to talk about"...to paraphrase Bonnie Raitt!

[Capperdan]

Go Chargers.

[xStonr]

The Gnats D line will need to put lots of pressure on Romo in order to win the game.




(clean up on aisle 9)

[eggman]

Howdy,

"Yoko Romo"! ROFLMAO!! We need to flag e-Merlin 15 yards for unnecessary roughness..then take him out to Hooters for some wings!

Eggman


PS: I'm sorry, but no woman could get me that distracted. Of course in my 20's..yeah.

[jonzer]

I hate the Cowboys. But I don't see anyone ever making an issue with other QBs girlfriends or wives at their games. How many times has someone taken issue with Brett Favre's wife being at the game?

Now if she was singing the national anthem before the game then we might have an issue.

[eryque]

So far Romo is having a great game. I never liked the Giants, so I'm rooting for Romo.

[bluetele54]

...the Cowgirls go DOWN!!!... as a 49er fan,that's SWEET!!!...just 'cain't hep it,as I've stated elsewhere my absolute disdain for the 'Girls...

[Acephspades]

Yep he couldn't pull it off!!! I'm ecstatic!!!

[Robbie W]

You can't pin this one on Romo.

The Dallas receivers and offensive line all looked horrible today. Dropped passes....horrible blocking.....

Romo took a beating today like I have never seen before.

take care,
Robbie

[Ignatius]

Originally Posted by e-merlin

If she's playing Center, yes.

[reverbbb]

That was the sorriest clock managing by the officials I have EVER seen in an NFL game. What was the deal with 34 seconds before the half, they STOPPED the clock? What the heck!? The Giant receiver did NOT go out of bounce. Yet that stopping the clock allowed the Giants to tie up the game with five more plays. Scandlous I tell you.

But The Cowboys did not look like Superbowl material this year, so it matters not.

[Robbie W]

Originally Posted by reverbbb

But The Cowboys did not look like Superbowl material this year, so it matters not.

Honestly, I kind of feel the same way. A lot of people were predicting a Pats Cowboys Superbowl and even as a die hard Cowboys fan I have never felt that this years Cowboys were quite "there" yet so to speak, even at 13-3.

They are a very young team and Romo has no where NEAR the diverse teammates around him that Aikman had in the 90's.

I'm sorry but teams don't fear the running game of Dallas. Barber is okay, Julius Jones needs to be cut or traded, but they don't have that dominating running back that makes teams have to really prepare for. All year long teams have game planned Dallas by focusing on shutting the passing game down.

This current Cowboys team relies too much on Romo. There is way too much pressure put on him to carry the team.

Jerry Jones needs to trade both his 1st round picks to Parcells in Miami in return for Miami's first overall choice and draft Darren McFadden.

take care,
Robbie

[bluetele54]

...so I have to monitor games on-line...Robbie W said Romo got beat up,but it looks like he was sacked just twice,and of course,he could have been hit a lot after releasing...what did the Giant's "D" do any differently in the second half???,as Barber looked like he owned the Giant's in the first half...they must've made some major adjustments...kudos to Coughlin,win or lose the next game,he's certainly had his team ready to play,and the second half defensive adjustments reflect that positive coaching,yes???...and Randy,no Eli meltdown,as you predicted,as I don't see that he threw a pick...maybe he's growing up before our eyes...one more game in front of him,we'll see,huh???

[Robbie W]

Originally Posted by bluetele54

...so I have to monitor games on-line...Robbie W said Romo got beat up,but it looks like he was sacked just twice,and of course,he could have been hit a lot after releasing...

Oh he was on the ground every other play, and he was getting frustrated. That led him to start making some bad judgement throws, or taking sacks when he should have thrown the ball. His one INT on the last play of the game was a 4th and 11 desperation throw anyway.

Kudos to Eli for managing the game well.

You know, all season it has been a situation where if Romo put up wicked numbers the Cowboys won, but when he didn't put up so good of numbers they lost or barely won.

It shouldn't be that way. They shouldn't live or die by his performance alone.

Aikman in the 90's hardly ever have a QB rating over 80 in any game. I think his career QB rating is somewhere in the 80's.

But if Romo plays a game and doesn't throw for 300 yards and 4 TD's with a QB rating of 110, the fans all scream "what is wrong with Romo!".

Do we really want to go back to 5-11 seasons with guys like Quincy Carter, Chad Hutchison, or has beens Testaverde and Bledsoe at QB?

The Cowboys will only get better with time. But I do think Jerry Jones may be a little less tolerent of one and done playoff exits.

take care,
Robbie

[Rumble]

Dallas changed their whole offensive approach today. They went from slinging it on any down for big plays all season to running every 1st and 2nd down today, only to throw desperation 15 yarders on 3rd down. That conservative gameplan played right into the Giants' hands. The Giants want to play conservative and have a 17-14 game or a 21-17 game.

Barber is "okay"? He made the Pro Bowl this year as a second string running back. Julius Jones is a free agent and will be allowed to sign elsewhere. However, I wouldn't draft McFadden. Have you seen his legs? They're toothpicks, and he will have knee problems after a few years in the NFL, just like Robert Smith, another good running back with chicken legs.

They need to make Barber the starter and draft a stud RB in the 2nd or 3rd round to back him up and maybe take over in a few years. They could pick up either a star CB, LB, or a couple O-linemen. Other than that, they've got to get their heads together, mostly Romo and the coaches. The fact that they were inconsistent and undisciplined killed them this year. The talent was there.

[Robbie W]

Originally Posted by Rumble

Barber is "okay"? He made the Pro Bowl this year as a second string running back.

I agree, Barber is better than okay and that wasn't the best choice of words on my part. Trust me, no one has screamed more than me all year long for him to be the starter. Today showed that he can be effective as a starter. He averaged 10+ yards per carry in the first half today.

My problem with Julius Jones is that he goes down SO easy. All a tackler has to do is touch him and he goes down. Very little second effort yardage out of him.

I blame the Cowboys O Line more than any other part of the team for the loss today. Just pathetic. That translated into all the 1st and 2nd down run plays resulting in zero yards and then Romo running for his life in third and long situations.

Crayton made some really costly mistakes as well today.

I really like the addition of Jason Garrett to the coaching staff and I think he is going to be a great head coach someday, but his game planning over the past few games has left me scratching my head.

But the media will make sure that Romo catches all the heat for this loss.....and that stinks.

take care,
Robbie

[TJNY]

[hotgoalie11565]

As much as I hate the Cowgirls, I agree; it is the epitome of stupidity to blame the loss on Romo going to Mexico. The fact is that the Giants are just playing really good football right now.

I know that the Packers smoked the Giants earlier in the season, but the Giants are a much improved team compared to Week 2 of the regular season. But having said that I think the Pack will find a way to win. It won't be a 22 point win like yesterday, but I still think The Pack can git 'r' done.

[chet]

The Giants defense was struggling because Strahan held out at the start of the season. Next week will be very different.

People shouldn't pick on Romo any more than they should pick on Peyton Manning. Both QB's best recievers were injured so it wasn't the same team that could contend for a Super Bowl. The same thing could happen to Brady on one play next week.

[zane]

They hadn't played a decent game in three and a half weeks ...the last 3 weeks Romo had 1 touchdown & 5 interceptions, & had fumbles (although none were lost)...with quaterback rating of 22.2 , 81.2 , & 34.9...
He got paid & got nookie, and hasn't played worth a S##t since...
The Giants came in on a roll, I didn't give the Cowboys a chance of winning this'n...

[BellyBoy]

I'd almost like to see a Chargers / Giants Super Bowl and have Eli Manning beat the Chargers... That would be sweet and I could rub it in to all the Charger fans here in San Diego! LOL I am not a Charger fan at all, in fact I would rather sandpaper a bobcats butt in a phone booth than ever root for the Chargers... But that said.... gotta pull for Green Bay...

[Ptrallan01]

Romo lost his cool in the second half. Watch the tapes. He's a good quarterback in his second playoff game. He needs more experience. Once the Gmen started to hit him, he kind of got a little flaky. That'll pass and he will be back to being talked about like a star again. The loss is squarely in the hands of his receivers. They dropped critical passes with chances to score.

His trip to Mexico is only an issue because the news people are bored.

How about some love for Eli? Not the greatest stats but he's getting the job done.

Beating Green Bay in Lambeau, well there's a job for superman.

The Chargers are beat up pretty bad. I wouldn't expect much out of them against the Pats.

[kp8]

Yoko Ono is cool.

[Sarge]

No way...he's doin' all his thinking with the wrong "head".