Jan 1, 2012; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo (9) scrambles during the first half against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium. New York Giants defeat the Dallas Cowboys 31-14. Mandatory Credit: Jim O

Hopefully, everybody reading this is a Dallas Cowboys fan.  For that matter, a Tony Romo fan too.  But, whether you think he’s a Superbowl short of elite or don’t like him at all, you should be able to agree that Tony Romo fits the description above.  The fact is, most football people in the NFL not only think Romo fits the description, but epitomizes  it.  Going one step farther, in today’s NFL with exotic defenses and emphasis on rushing the passer, (not to mention the inability to afford to pay for a dominant offensive line after they pay the QB) they think Tony Romo’s qualities are a necessity.

Look at our division:  The NFC East Offenses have morphed from run first, power running games with massive offensive lines, to pass oriented teams with athletic, mobile linemen requiring equally mobile and athletic QBs.  The rest of the league, with a few exceptions, is following suit.  Of course these Offenses are much more complicated than that, (more…)

2011 Season – Like me, most Cowboy fans were hopeful but did not know what to expect from Jason Garrett’s first full year as head coach.  There was certainly promise based on the successful finish in the back half of 2010 and there was little doubt the Cowboys had talent at some key positions.  But, once the lockout officially ended and it was clear we would have a season, most fans were a little shocked at the 3rd place NFC East finish many experts were predicting.  Rob Ryan was hired as Defensive Coordinator and immediately began promising big things.  Romo was returning from injury.  Roy Williams and Marion Barber, two under performing players had been cut loose.  We knew this team with a little good fortune could perform better than third and could make the playoffs.  We drew a tough opening game on the anniversary of 9/11 in New York against the Jets and knew that would be a good indicator of where we stood.  When we built a big lead in that game, most Cowboy fans immediately started thinking this team was going to be special. (more…)

McNabb, now in his thirteenth year, was traded to the Vikings  for two late round picks from the Washington Redskins. But  when he started the year 1-4, the Vikings turned to rookie Christian Ponder to save their season. Unfortunatly, Ponder has posted an identical 1-4 record since taking over. (more…)