Romo: I cost us the game

[Cr122]

By Charean Williams

cjwilliams@star-telegram.com

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- Everything was going so right for Tony Romo and the Cowboys. Then, it wasn't.

The Cowboys quarterback completed 23 of 36 passes for 342 yards, a touchdown and a 101.9 rating. While they were good fantasy numbers, they rang hollow in the end.

"I cost us the game," Romo said. "I've got to do a better job right now."

Two plays turned a memorable season opener into a forgettable one for Romo as the Cowboys blew a 14-point fourth-quarter lead in a 27-24 loss to the Jets.

"This game came down to one or two plays, the plays that I gave them the ball," Romo said.

The Cowboys led 24-17 and were driving midway through the fourth quarter to ice the game. They faced a third-and-goal at the New York 2 when pressure forced Romo to scramble up the middle. It appeared he had a clear shot to the end zone, but defensive lineman Mike DeVito closed fast. Romo lost the ball as he ducked his head and was hit by DeVito. Sione Pouha recovered for the Jets.

Romo didn't lose any fumbles last season when he played six games, and he lost only four in 2009.

 

[Plymkr]

Nice "leadership" tone to it all Romo.

But, it's bullshit. He is just saying what the media and moronic fans have been wanting him to say so he can be an "actual" leader. lol

This TEAM lost it. Coaches on down.

 

[LAZARUS_LOGAN]

Nice "leadership" tone to it all Romo.

But, it's bullshit. He is just saying what the media and moronic fans have been wanting him to say so he can be an "actual" leader. lol

This TEAM lost it. Coaches on down.

Well done is better than well said. ---Ben Franklin.

 

[Cr122]

Haven't we heard this shit before?

 

[LAZARUS_LOGAN]

Haven't we heard this shit before?

Yeah. And we will hear it again... and again... and again.

 

[Cr122]

Yeah. And we will hear it again... and again... and again.

He tries too hard on plays sometimes. Just throw the ball away.

 

[LAZARUS_LOGAN]

He tries too hard on plays sometimes. Just throw the ball away.

That isn't entirely the problem. What about the delay of game penalties? What about that one play where he threw the ball at Austin's back, when Austin hadn't completed his route---this was right before the fumble.

 

[Plymkr]

The Delay of game penalties to me are WAY worse than that pic. Jesus, this is THE SAME offense he has been in forever.

 

[LAZARUS_LOGAN]

The Delay of game penalties to me are WAY worse than that pic. Jesus, this is THE SAME offense he has been in forever.

Clueless as ever. The delay of game penalties is just a symptom of a lasrger issue. But go ahead and gloss over it. Yeah it's the same offense he has been in forever, and yet he continues to make the SAME mistakes as ever.

 

[Bob Sacamano]

There was a lot of crowd noise and Garrett gives him a lot of audibles but the bipolar behavior is getting real tiresome to witness.

 

[LAZARUS_LOGAN]

Was this one of Romo's "bogey"? Remember how Romo had once explained away his INTs in the early parts of games, by referring to them as bogeys, that he needed to get out of the way, before he settled down and go to work.

 

[Plymkr]

Clueless as ever. The delay of game penalties is just a symptom of a lasrger issue. But go ahead and gloss over it. Yeah it's the same offense he has been in forever, and yet he continues to make the SAME mistakes as ever.

What the fuck are you going on about? I am assuming that he is APART of the delay of games just as much as the guy who feeds him the play not getting it to him with enough time left on the fucking timeclock.

What is the larger issue here Mrs. Wizard, Do tell.

Is it because Point A is not getting to Point B quick enough leading to Point C that is a delay of fucking game. ??

Do tell.

 

[LAZARUS_LOGAN]

What the fuck are you going on about? I am assuming that he is APART of the delay of games just as much as the guy who feeds him the play not getting it to him with enough time left on the fucking timeclock.

What is the larger issue here Mrs. Wizard, Do tell.

Is it because Point A is not getting to Point B quick enough leading to Point C that is a delay of fucking game. ??

Do tell.

I doubt that. Because Romo be under center, and then he'll audible and time is running out. So, I seriously doubt that he is not getting then plays to him on time.

 

[Plymkr]

I doubt that. Because Romo be under center, and then he'll audible and time is running out. So, I seriously doubt that he is not getting then plays to him on time.

Yep, clueless as ever. lol


Atleast 3 times last night, Romo was either walking to center or in the shotgun with 2 to 3 seconds left. Not changing shit. IT's on both guys.

 

[boozeman]

Haven't we heard this shit before?

Of course. All I know is that I am numb to it. I know some of his fans will take it as him being accountable, but really it is an insult.

Just quit screwing up. That's all I want anymore. I don't care how much he apologizes. He can piss off.

 

[Midswat]

It soothes my soul knowing Romo is owning this.

I'm sure it'll never happen again. Ever.