Times Dispatch - Redskins' QB Watches Parcells Move Pay Off

What bothers me about this, is you'd think that the way the Panthers played, the Cowboys would have STILL won even if Bledsoe was QB. Romo only had one touchdown.

I've seen a lot of comments like this one on this thread. I am not totally sold on Romo being the next Manning or Brady but he, for sure, is much better than Bledsoe. I know you guys didn't watch the game like I did, but for those who remember, there was a 3rd and 13 play that I think told me that he is 100 folds better than Bledsoe.

When the ball was snapped, the Panthers got very close to Romo and almost had a sack, instead, Romo slides JUST ENOUGH to the left and throws a very nice pass to Witten, I know for a fact that Bledsoe whould have been sacked. Twice Romo ran few yards to get the first down, now Bledsoe could've ran like that and we all know that, but he doesn't decide quick enough. By the time he decides to run everyone in the stadium, let alone the field and the sidelines know that it is the ONLY option.

I don't think the Panthers played poor, but that was as good as they can do against a QB that can run. Don't believe me, I got your proof, look at Vick's numbers against them He looks like a superman against them. The Panthers look great against an im-mobile QB like Bledsoe and Brunell but with someone who can make them miss a tackel or run out of the pocket to make a throw they tend to look very average.

I'm not saying he wouldn't have played BETTER than Bledsoe, I just think Bledsoe would have won the game too. It might have been closer, but I think he would have also have won it. This weekend will be a good litmus test.

I keep hearing that Campbell is starting this week.

Is this true?

Not a word. All rumor so far.

I've seen a lot of comments like this one on this thread. I am not totally sold on Romo being the next Manning or Brady but he, for sure, is much better than Bledsoe. I know you guys didn't watch the game like I did, but for those who remember, there was a 3rd and 13 play that I think told me that he is 100 folds better than Bledsoe.

When the ball was snapped, the Panthers got very close to Romo and almost had a sack, instead, Romo slides JUST ENOUGH to the left and throws a very nice pass to Witten, I know for a fact that Bledsoe whould have been sacked. Twice Romo ran few yards to get the first down, now Bledsoe could've ran like that and we all know that, but he doesn't decide quick enough. By the time he decides to run everyone in the stadium, let alone the field and the sidelines know that it is the ONLY option.

I don't think the Panthers played poor, but that was as good as they can do against a QB that can run. Don't believe me, I got your proof, look at Vick's numbers against them He looks like a superman against them. The Panthers look great against an im-mobile QB like Bledsoe and Brunell but with someone who can make them miss a tackel or run out of the pocket to make a throw they tend to look very average.

Romo made some plays in that game that Bledsoe just can't. I saw him side step pressure a few times to make a throw or scramble for a first down. If he can keep the mistakes to a minimum there's no question he gives the Cowboys the better chance of winning over Bledsoe.

Romo made some plays in that game that Bledsoe just can't. I saw him side step pressure a few times to make a throw or scramble for a first down. If he can keep the mistakes to a minimum there's no question he gives the Cowboys the better chance of winning over Bledsoe.

I'm sure Bledsoe would've made some throws that Romo can't (yet).

_____ made some plays in that game that ___ just can't. I saw him side step pressure a few times to make a throw or scramble for a first down. If he can keep the mistakes to a minimum there's no question he gives the _____ the better chance of winning over _____.

sigh, just waiting for these phrases to apply somewhere else..

I'm not saying he wouldn't have played BETTER than Bledsoe, I just think Bledsoe would have won the game too. It might have been closer, but I think he would have also have won it. This weekend will be a good litmus test.

I don't think so, and here is why.

How many sacks did the Giants have in the second half against the Cowboys, none or one I am not sure, compare that to the first half. You know why? By the time your read to this sentence to this point, Romo would have gotten rid of the ball. Bledsoe on the other hand, needs to check every single option and checks down then scan again and then throw. You would be done reading this whole page by the time the ball gets out of his hand. Ok maybe I am exagerating, but you get my point.

The Giants didn't blitz as often and when they did it wasn't as effective as in the first half, and that is what a mobile QB gives you. I am sure that if Bledsoe had played, Peppers would be the sack-leader in the NFL right now. The O-line has to do so much for someone who takes that long.

Remember this because the Redskins will play the Panthers and if Burnell stays as the starting QB you will see what I am talking about. Burnell is alot more mobile than Bledsoe, but he takes too long to throw. I really do hope he gets to start this Sunday, I am not saying Dallas will win for sure, but the Cowboys have a much better chance of winning with him taking the snaps.

If Brunell starts we lose. If we lose I throw up.

Same old Sunday.

then for our sake, i hope i'm wrong wrong wrong.

i also hope i'm wrong about Brunell not being willing to throw long, over the middle, or into tight spaces.

i wouldn't saying willing...

i would say able.

but i know what you mean and agree.