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2008-2009 Regular Season: Postgame -
Where Art Thou, Romo?
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- September 29, 2008 At
2:51 AM EST
- By
Eric M. Scharf
We should not forget about dear Mr. Romo. He has all the potential
and near-greatness everyone thinks he does (experienced pundits and
every-day-fans alike).
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- Is it just me, though, or does he seem to be
so bloody focused on mimicking Tom Brady's poise-in-the-pocket (as
he suggested all offseason) that he is willing, evidently, to
completely ignore the weapon that worked so well for him the last
two years? What weapon, you say? Why, his fleet feet and excellent
ability to throw on the run, of course.
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- Yes, you never want to wear
out your offensive linemen by constantly taking off on them, forcing
them to blow their assignments, and forcing your receivers to alter
their routes just to keep your on-the-run passing lanes open. At
this point, however, what is the most viable, natural,
quick-adjustment alternative?
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- Did Red-Ball have Romo roll out even
once against the Redskins? Even ONCE? It is no different than going
from under center to shot gun.
Everyone talks about the defense giving an offense "different
looks." The rule applies equally in reverse. Bottom line: Tony no
longer needs to be a bus driver, but he does not have to remain
under such self-control that he becomes like McNabb looked against
the Bears (no movement to save his life).
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- Tony needs to show us a
little 50/50. And, regarding the interceptions, if he can make them
high-quality interceptions (where defenders have to make an
incredible play on the ball), then, it will be much easier to
swallow than the gimmes he has been delivering. Either (1) throw the
ball where only your guy can get it, (2) throw the ball where no one
can get it, or, if you can scramble and there is an opening, (3)
take off down the field for available yardage.
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- It is easy to say,
easy to do, and too easy to knowingly screw up. Even Romo would cop
to that. Just a little more 50/50 from Romo, along with Red-Ball
thinking a little more outside of his Norv Turner / Ernie Zampese
box. Mercifully, in the immortal words of Jim Rome, good night now!
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