Romo replacing Bledsoe

[Monkeydad]

Originally Posted by TheMalcolmConnection

I think I heard a collective orgasm of Dallas nation when Romo went in. It'll be similar for us when Campbell goes in, but at least Bledsoe was scoring points.

Brunell can still scramble and pass accurately. Bledsoe is like a giant statue, a colorblind statue.

Brunell = 90.4 QB rating (ranked 11th in NFL), 7TDs, 3 INTs, 1465 yards
Bledsoe = 69.2 QB rating (ranked 28th in NFL), 7 TDs, 8 INTs, 1164 yards, 1 lost fumble


Care to repeat what you said before? Both QBs have the same number of TD passes...only Bledsoe has 5 more picks and a lost fumble. The two can't be compared. Brunell is playing well. Bledsoe was one of the WORST QBs in the NFL.

Brunell is not a problem for the Skins. He's doing everything Saunders has asked him to and is playing well. However, the major problem is Saunders' playcalling...constant screens and dump-off passes for a few yards. Brunell proves he can still throw deep (68 yards to Moss against Jags, 52 yards to Lloyd against Titans) when ASKED to. They're not asking him though. Even in the ugly Colts game this week, Brunell was scrambling out of trouble a LOT, saving big losses and even turning them into nice passes to Cooley. He can still play...they're just not asking him too.

The Skins MAIN problem is their defense, it's been decimated by injuries this year.

I wouldn't complain if we started the Campbell era this year, but it wouldn't be because Brunell hasn't performed. If they make the change and keep the crappy playcalling, Campbell won't help the Skins win any more than Brunell.

I can't understand what happened to Al Saunders' "amazing" offensive schemes from the Chiefs. It's like he forgot to bring his playbook from his old office.

Honestly...the Raiders should try to make a deal for Drew. He'd actually be an upgrade. Andrew Walter has the same number of picks as Bledsoe, but in fewer games. That's the only team Bledsoe could start for in the NFL...anywhere else, he'll be a backup or even a 3rd-stringer. Now 2 of his three teams have given up on him...if this Romo experiment is for the rest of the season.

[illdefined]

Originally Posted by Buster

Brunell can still scramble and pass accurately. Bledsoe is like a giant statue, a colorblind statue.

Brunell = 90.4 QB rating (ranked 11th in NFL), 7TDs, 3 INTs, 1465 yards
Bledsoe = 69.2 QB rating (ranked 28th in NFL), 7 TDs, 8 INTs, 1164 yards, 1 lost fumble

yeah but in how many attempts? Brunell scrambles and throws accurately 5yds down the field. that's not the Al Saunder's offense, thats Brunell's reaction to getting blitzed. which is why every team does so.

again, so Brandon Llyod and ARE were brought here just to be decoys? no, Brunell is smart enough to not get a turnover or a sack, but he's not quick or confident in his arm enough to make teams PAY for blitzing. the direct result is the least amount of points scored in the NFC east.

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by illdefined

yeah but in how many attempts? Brunell scrambles and throws accurately 5yds down the field. that's not the Al Saunder's offense, thats Brunell's reaction to getting blitzed. which is why every team does so.

again, so Brandon Llyod and ARE were brought here just to be decoys? no, Brunell is smart enough to not get a turnover or a sack, but he's not quick or confident in his arm enough to make teams PAY for blitzing. the direct result is the least amount of points scored in the NFC east.

7.11 yards per attempt for Brunell, 206 attempts through 7 games
6.89 ypa for Bledsoe, 169 attempts through 5.5 games

[illdefined]

Originally Posted by TAFKAS

7.11 yards per attempt for Brunell, 206 attempts through 7 games
6.89 ypa for Bledsoe, 169 attempts through 5.5 games

ah, a fifth of a yard more per attempt means he STAYS!

thanks TAF.

[61cad]

This is a great way for BP to get Bledsoe's attention.

You think Jerry Jones coming out of box and down on the sidelines 1/2 through the 2nd quarter had anything to due with Bledsoe getting yanked?

[MTK]

I don't think Jones had anything to do with it.

He's always roaming the sidelines at some point during games.

[TheMalcolmConnection]

Honestly, I thought Romo looked pretty decent. I wish he just would have been a bust like their past QBs after Aikman.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by TheMalcolmConnection

Honestly, I thought Romo looked pretty decent. I wish he just would have been a bust like their past QBs after Aikman.

3 picks isn't going to keep him in the lineup for long.

[Chief X_Phackter]

Originally Posted by TheMalcolmConnection

Honestly, I thought Romo looked pretty decent. I wish he just would have been a bust like their past QBs after Aikman.

Pretty decent? 3 INT's isn't too great. If Brunell had thrown 3 INT's this website would probably crash due to all the bitching and moaning.

I hope that people don't think that JC would have done any better in a similar situation, he is about as proven as Romo at this point. Maybe less so.

[onlydarksets]

Originally Posted by Chief X_Phackter

Pretty decent? 3 INT's isn't too great. If Brunell had thrown 3 INT's this website would probably crash due to all the bitching and moaning.

I hope that people don't think that JC would have done any better in a similar situation, he is about as proven as Romo at this point. Maybe less so.

Two of those INTs were on batted balls, and the third was after like 12 pass plays in a row during their final drive. I'm not saying it wasn't his fault, but these are the rookie mistakes (i.e., getting balls batted and throwing INTs when you are trying to come from behind) that happen to pretty much all rookie QBs.

[Hog1]

Colin Cowherd has devoted his show.............maybe his life to the "Cowboy Meltdown". he is having a party with Bill, Jerra', Romo, etc. check out the statement (in the link) that Bledsoe makes to the media. Who thought the Boys would belly up without TO in the middle of it?

Dallas Morning News | News for Dallas, Texas | Sports

It is an exorcism for my Skins tortured soul..............

[61cad]

Any chance the Skins can force Romo to throw some pics in two weeks?

[illdefined]

ask yourselves, would you rather lose with Campbell or lose with Brunell?

[Hog1]

Your aware there are other possibilities......right?

[onlydarksets]

Originally Posted by Hog1

Your aware there are other possibilities......right?

Lose with Collins?

I hope we can win with JC, but it's going to take a few games to get his feet wet. If the D picks up, then it's more likely we'll win those transitional games.