Some of Romo's biggest problems have always been holding the ball too long, trying to make a play when throwing it away is the right move and cringing away from the pass rush on his release instead iof standing in and following through. All 3 are exposed even more against the blitz. I've always said I'll blitz the Cowboys all day if I'm a DC, espoecially when the communication between QB and receiver on hot reads has been suspect for a long time (has actually been a lot better this year) and the OL has trouble with stunts.
Anyway, I liked this comment from Linehan. No more friggin excuses. Let's execute:
“The disappointing thing is we weren’t able to execute some things that were there against the blitz, and I think that’s what gets people out of it,” said offensive coordinator Scott Linehan. “The fact that we weren’t able to do it consistently – we got a couple, but not enough. That was the whole issue.”
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If I was placing blame, I think the Oline would get the least. I've seen some of the game film on twitter- the way the coaches see it. Murray had a rough night for one, but most of the blame looks like it should go to Romo or the WRs. A lot of the time Romo was already getting hit and the WRs were still running their routes meaning they had not even turned around. With all of the supposed audibling, I would think Romo could check to a shorter pass.
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Or just throw the ball away
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He isn't good at that. When he does he gets an int. grounding
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Romotodez wrote:If I was placing blame, I think the Oline would get the least. I've seen some of the game film on twitter- the way the coaches see it. Murray had a rough night for one, but most of the blame looks like it should go to Romo or the WRs. A lot of the time Romo was already getting hit and the WRs were still running their routes meaning they had not even turned around. With all of the supposed audibling, I would think Romo could check to a shorter pass.
I read on one of the fantasy match up articles. That Beasley was open a lot on those blitzes. Romo just wasn't looking that direction. This to me is the bad part of trying to get Dez the ball too hard. I know fans like to say just throw it to him anyways. But many times Romo knew the blitz was coming & he still made Dez his 1st read. There should have been adjustment on that thought. Especially once they seen that Breeland was having a great game against Dez. They are expecting the cards to do similar things & for Beasley to play a bigger part this weekend.
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Schmoopy1000 wrote:Romotodez wrote:If I was placing blame, I think the Oline would get the least. I've seen some of the game film on twitter- the way the coaches see it. Murray had a rough night for one, but most of the blame looks like it should go to Romo or the WRs. A lot of the time Romo was already getting hit and the WRs were still running their routes meaning they had not even turned around. With all of the supposed audibling, I would think Romo could check to a shorter pass.
I read on one of the fantasy match up articles. That Beasley was open a lot on those blitzes. Romo just wasn't looking that direction. This to me is the bad part of trying to get Dez the ball too hard. I know fans like to say just throw it to him anyways. But many times Romo knew the blitz was coming & he still made Dez his 1st read. There should have been adjustment on that thought. Especially once they seen that Breeland was having a great game against Dez. They are expecting the cards to do similar things & for Beasley to play a bigger part this weekend.
I agree with you ...... I think there is something to him having to force the ball to Dez.
With everyone playing so well on offense not enough balls to go around. Williams is making plays Witten is Witten Murray having a great year (aside from the fumbles) and OFC Dez wants the ball. Not much left to give to Beasly
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Yes Beasley did look open a few times. Before Peterson was hurt last week, Maclin was giving him a lot of trouble. It will be interesting to see how they attack. I think it will be Weeden though this week. I don't want to believe that but it's probably the right thing to do. Although on NFL network, their reporter talked like Romo was moving fine in the weight room today.
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Schmoopy1000 wrote:Romotodez wrote:If I was placing blame, I think the Oline would get the least. I've seen some of the game film on twitter- the way the coaches see it. Murray had a rough night for one, but most of the blame looks like it should go to Romo or the WRs. A lot of the time Romo was already getting hit and the WRs were still running their routes meaning they had not even turned around. With all of the supposed audibling, I would think Romo could check to a shorter pass.
I read on one of the fantasy match up articles. That Beasley was open a lot on those blitzes. Romo just wasn't looking that direction. This to me is the bad part of trying to get Dez the ball too hard. I know fans like to say just throw it to him anyways. But many times Romo knew the blitz was coming & he still made Dez his 1st read. There should have been adjustment on that thought. Especially once they seen that Breeland was having a great game against Dez. They are expecting the cards to do similar things & for Beasley to play a bigger part this weekend.
I didn't notice if Beasley was open a lot or not, but I know Williams was open for a TD on the last play of the game if Romo leads him. Looked like he made his mind up before the snap that he was going to Dez.
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Jarntt wrote:Schmoopy1000 wrote:Romotodez wrote:If I was placing blame, I think the Oline would get the least. I've seen some of the game film on twitter- the way the coaches see it. Murray had a rough night for one, but most of the blame looks like it should go to Romo or the WRs. A lot of the time Romo was already getting hit and the WRs were still running their routes meaning they had not even turned around. With all of the supposed audibling, I would think Romo could check to a shorter pass.
I read on one of the fantasy match up articles. That Beasley was open a lot on those blitzes. Romo just wasn't looking that direction. This to me is the bad part of trying to get Dez the ball too hard. I know fans like to say just throw it to him anyways. But many times Romo knew the blitz was coming & he still made Dez his 1st read. There should have been adjustment on that thought. Especially once they seen that Breeland was having a great game against Dez. They are expecting the cards to do similar things & for Beasley to play a bigger part this weekend.
I didn't notice if Beasley was open a lot or not, but I know Williams was open for a TD on the last play of the game if Romo leads him. Looked like he made his mind up before the snap that he was going to Dez.
& to me that is the issue with "trying" to get an individual the ball. You see Peyton throw to anyone & everyone depending on the situation. He isn't trying to get anyone the ball.
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I got to read and review a breakdown of Romo on those 3rd downs, and yikes. He didn't have a good game, and Murray left something to be desired as well. I think Linehan is being honest with his comments. It appeared guys were open, Romo just didn't make it happen.