That Aud Smell Posted February 16, 2017 Report Share Posted February 16, 2017 (edited) Could sign Kiko Alonso again as a free agent. With any luck he might get healthy again and don't think he'll command a lot. Fast and often fun to watch, but seems so under-sized. McDermott runs a 4-3, though - right? Could be a fit. Edited February 16, 2017 by That Aud Smell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doohickie Posted February 16, 2017 Report Share Posted February 16, 2017 As someone who used to bad mouth the guy based on such anecdotal reports, and has since chewed over those stats: Word. Here's the knock on Romo: That was early in his career, but it set the tone. Bottom line: When the game is on the line, he doesn't come through. The bigger the game, the worse he gets. He has the stats to show he's a good QB, but the more pressure he feels, the worse he gets. He gets into this mode where he thinks he's Brett Favre, but he doesn't execute like Favre and is prone to the big turnover. Also, the last several seasons he's been fragile, and this was on a team that has one of the better offensive lines in the NFL. There's no way I invest anything in this guy; I just wouldn't trust him to stay healthy nor to win the big game. If you think Buffalo fans complain about Tyrod, you should hear the locals complain about Romo. There is a large portion of the fan base that sees Romo as the biggest reason for the Cowboys' decline, and the advent of Prescott vindicates their view. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattPie Posted February 16, 2017 Report Share Posted February 16, 2017 Here's the knock on Romo: That was early in his career, but it set the tone. Bottom line: When the game is on the line, he doesn't come through. The bigger the game, the worse he gets. He has the stats to show he's a good QB, but the more pressure he feels, the worse he gets. He gets into this mode where he thinks he's Brett Favre, but he doesn't execute like Favre and is prone to the big turnover. Also, the last several seasons he's been fragile, and this was on a team that has one of the better offensive lines in the NFL. There's no way I invest anything in this guy; I just wouldn't trust him to stay healthy nor to win the big game. If you think Buffalo fans complain about Tyrod, you should hear the locals complain about Romo. There is a large portion of the fan base that sees Romo as the biggest reason for the Cowboys' decline, and the advent of Prescott vindicates their view. Sign him for two years. It's unlikely the Bills will be in any big games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That Aud Smell Posted February 16, 2017 Report Share Posted February 16, 2017 Here's the knock on Romo: That was early in his career, but it set the tone. Bottom line: When the game is on the line, he doesn't come through. The bigger the game, the worse he gets. He has the stats to show he's a good QB, but the more pressure he feels, the worse he gets. He gets into this mode where he thinks he's Brett Favre, but he doesn't execute like Favre and is prone to the big turnover. Also, the last several seasons he's been fragile, and this was on a team that has one of the better offensive lines in the NFL. There's no way I invest anything in this guy; I just wouldn't trust him to stay healthy nor to win the big game. If you think Buffalo fans complain about Tyrod, you should hear the locals complain about Romo. There is a large portion of the fan base that sees Romo as the biggest reason for the Cowboys' decline, and the advent of Prescott vindicates their view. I won't dispute that he's become injury-prone, borderline broken. But the botched snap didn't set a tone, it created a narrative - an apparently false (or at least misleading) one. There are dozens of thoughtful posts out there on the 'net that establish that Romo, throughout his career, performed at a high or even elite level in situations where the pressure is presumably the greatest - 4th quarters, OTs, second half deficits, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inkman Posted February 16, 2017 Report Share Posted February 16, 2017 (edited) This seems to sums it up well. https://www.ticketcity.com/news-articles/the-best-4th-quarter-quarterbacks-in-the-nfl.html Not only is he not a disaster when it counts, he's the best in the NFL. I use this saying a lot at work, anecdotal info sucks ass. he Best 4th-Quarter Quarterbacks in the NFL Performance Rank Quarterback Overall Score 1 Tony Romo 100.00 2 Matt Ryan 98.51 3 Tom Brady 92.44 4 Matt Stafford 91.27 5 Peyton Manning 90.79 6 Ben Roethlisberger 85.58 7 Drew Brees 83.82 8 Eli Manning 81.42 9 Jay Cutler 79.00 10 Josh Freeman 74.68 11 Philip Rivers 70.13 12 Joe Flacco 69.33 Edited February 16, 2017 by inkman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That Aud Smell Posted February 16, 2017 Report Share Posted February 16, 2017 There are dozens of thoughtful posts out there I use this saying a lot at work, anecdotal info sucks ass. Exactly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doohickie Posted February 16, 2017 Report Share Posted February 16, 2017 (edited) This seems to sums it up well. https://www.ticketcity.com/news-articles/the-best-4th-quarter-quarterbacks-in-the-nfl.html Not only is he not a disaster when it counts, he's the best in the NFL. I use this saying a lot at work, anecdotal info sucks ass. he Best 4th-Quarter Quarterbacks in the NFL Performance Rank Quarterback Overall Score 1 Tony Romo 100.00 2 Matt Ryan 98.51 3 Tom Brady 92.44 4 Matt Stafford 91.27 5 Peyton Manning 90.79 6 Ben Roethlisberger 85.58 7 Drew Brees 83.82 8 Eli Manning 81.42 9 Jay Cutler 79.00 10 Josh Freeman 74.68 11 Philip Rivers 70.13 12 Joe Flacco 69.33 Fake news. They don't even know which word to use in "All metrics are waited evenly." Also, it doesn't address his injury problem. Edited February 16, 2017 by Doohickie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That Aud Smell Posted February 16, 2017 Report Share Posted February 16, 2017 Fake news. They don't even know which word to use in "All metrics are waited evenly." Well, that site's information may be slightly inaccurate. More recently, the Fox broadcast pegged his 4th quarter rating as a bit higher than 100. As Fox graphic shared on Sunday, Romo’s 102.9 passer rating in the fourth quarter is the the highest of all time. All time — as in, better than Elway, better than Montana and better than Brady. Also, this subreddit had some interesting numbers to consider: https://www.reddit.com/r/cowboys/comments/1w8gwg/tony_romo_in_the_4th_quarter_by_the_numbers/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doohickie Posted February 16, 2017 Report Share Posted February 16, 2017 All I can say is, that may be true as a general rule, but when it's a big game, he chokes. And he's been out injured with increasing frequency the last few years. I won't deny he's a *good* quarterback, but he's not a *winning* quarterback. I wouldn't touch him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inkman Posted February 16, 2017 Report Share Posted February 16, 2017 All I can say is, that may be true as a general rule, but when it's a big game, he chokes. And he's been out injured with increasing frequency the last few years. I won't deny he's a *good* quarterback, but he's not a *winning* quarterback. I wouldn't touch him. Bills fans have no room to complain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That Aud Smell Posted February 16, 2017 Report Share Posted February 16, 2017 I enjoy it when subjective recollection of the anecdotal is offered to trump the statistical. Anyway: He's likely broken, and he ain't coming here if he has any say in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueBlueGED Posted February 16, 2017 Report Share Posted February 16, 2017 Totally unrelated to the "Doohickie is wholly misguided with respect to Romo" ( :p ), Mario Williams was cut by Miami. Talk about a precipitous decline. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inkman Posted February 16, 2017 Report Share Posted February 16, 2017 Here is more Romo meme refuting http://www.bloggingtheboys.com/2014/7/10/5887977/tony-romo-dallas-cowboys-myths-elimination-playoff-hunt-games Totally unrelated to the "Doohickie is wholly misguided with respect to Romo" ( :p ), Mario Williams was cut by Miami. Talk about a precipitous decline. I don't think a single bone in that man's body cared one iota about football. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JujuFish Posted February 16, 2017 Report Share Posted February 16, 2017 Totally unrelated to the "Doohickie is wholly misguided with respect to Romo" ( :P ), Mario Williams was cut by Miami. Talk about a precipitous decline. I thought for sure he would be rejuvenated in Miami, not only from going to not-Buffalo but also having two chances at revenge against Buffalo each season. I was wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubkev Posted February 17, 2017 Report Share Posted February 17, 2017 I thought for sure he would be rejuvenated in Miami, not only from going to not-Buffalo but also having two chances at revenge against Buffalo each season. I was wrong. He's just old and it's over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That Aud Smell Posted February 17, 2017 Report Share Posted February 17, 2017 I don't think a single bone in that man's body cared one iota about football. I agree wholeheartedly. He seemed every bit a guy who was a physical FREAK, but didn't have his heart in the game. No shame in that, really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Flagg Posted February 17, 2017 Report Share Posted February 17, 2017 Mario is the best player I've ever seen on the Bills (I wasn't old enough to understand Peters) His 2014 season was ridiculous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudacek Posted February 17, 2017 Report Share Posted February 17, 2017 Mario is the best player I've ever seen on the Bills (I wasn't old enough to understand Peters) His 2014 season was ###### ridiculous. Imagine Mario, but faster and driven. 78 was godlike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildCard Posted February 17, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2017 Imagine Mario, but faster and driven. 78 was godlike. Mario played at a HOF level for quite a few years I believe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudacek Posted February 17, 2017 Report Share Posted February 17, 2017 Mario played at a HOF level for quite a few years I believe No slight on him, but it's like Perreault and Lemieux. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildCard Posted February 21, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2017 Rappaport: Bills are more likely to keep Tyrod than move on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drunkard Posted February 21, 2017 Report Share Posted February 21, 2017 Rappaport: Bills are more likely to keep Tyrod than move on Good call, Russ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That Aud Smell Posted February 21, 2017 Report Share Posted February 21, 2017 Good call, Russ. Timed to coincide with season ticket renewal mailings that are going out his week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IKnowPhysics Posted February 28, 2017 Report Share Posted February 28, 2017 (edited) I'mma just drop this recently deleted tweet right here. https://twitter.com/richpawlew3/status/836283292773138432 Selfie of Tyrod with a local financial advisor known to have ties to the organization. Edited February 28, 2017 by IKnowPhysics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildCard Posted February 28, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2017 , he's gonna stay. Great, that brings us to 7-9 from 4-12. Hurray for mid round 1sts! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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