Grits and Shins Posted December 16, 2004 Share Posted December 16, 2004 Heard on the radio today that Romo would get the start week 16 against Washington and Henson would likely get the start week 17 against the Giants ... unless Romo looked good against Washington then he could possibly start again against the Giants. It's NOT soon enough ... one of them should get the start THIS week against Philly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jrick35 Posted December 16, 2004 Share Posted December 16, 2004 I just got goosebumps...woo-hoo go ROMO! :bigshock: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSab Posted December 16, 2004 Share Posted December 16, 2004 I just got goosebumps...woo-hoo go ROMO! :bigshock: 613595[/snapback] Nice Avy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monsters Of The Midway Posted December 16, 2004 Share Posted December 16, 2004 I'm by no means a Cowboy homer nor fan nor do I know anything about this Romo kid. Is this something the fantasy world should be excited about or even care about? Not being sarcastic...seriously wondering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grits and Shins Posted December 16, 2004 Author Share Posted December 16, 2004 (edited) I gotta believe that if you would seriously consider starting Romo or Henson weeks 16 and 17 then you aren't in your fantasy playoffs anyway. Edited December 16, 2004 by Grits and Shins Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monsters Of The Midway Posted December 16, 2004 Share Posted December 16, 2004 I gotta believe that if you would seriously consider starting Romo or Henson weeks 16 and 17 then you aren't in your fantasy playoffs anyway. 613672[/snapback] Is he worth a roster spot in a QB heavy keeper league? ie dropping somebody like Marty Booker for? Seriously, I know nothing about this Romo kid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunther Posted December 16, 2004 Share Posted December 16, 2004 Good news, at least we'll see what Romo has to offer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grits and Shins Posted December 16, 2004 Author Share Posted December 16, 2004 Is he worth a roster spot in a QB heavy keeper league? ie dropping somebody like Marty Booker for? Seriously, I know nothing about this Romo kid. 613694[/snapback] manure if I know I haven't seen him play ... that's been my point several weeks now ... that we need to get Henson and Romo on the field so we can see what we have. I don't expect I know any more about Romo than you do ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
General Itals Posted December 16, 2004 Share Posted December 16, 2004 (edited) From dallascowboys.com and the Dallas Morning News - Romo has replaced Henson as the #2 QB for this weekend against Philly and may see some action if/when things get out of hand. Edited to add sources. Edited December 16, 2004 by General Itals Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grits and Shins Posted December 16, 2004 Author Share Posted December 16, 2004 It's being reported thta Romo has replaced Henson as the #2 QB for this weekend against Philly and may see some action if/when things get out of hand. 613919[/snapback] Yup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Swerski Posted December 16, 2004 Share Posted December 16, 2004 From dallascowboys.com and the Dallas Morning News - Romo has replaced Henson as the #2 QB for this weekend against Philly and may see some action if/when things get out of hand. 613919[/snapback] Wow, one bag game and Henson has already been demoted? I get the feeling that Parcells doesn't like this guy for whatever reason. At least I feel a bit more confident now in my decision to drop Witten. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackass Posted December 16, 2004 Share Posted December 16, 2004 Wow, one bag game and Henson has already been demoted? I get the feeling that Parcells doesn't like this guy for whatever reason. 613941[/snapback] It sure does look that way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
General Itals Posted December 16, 2004 Share Posted December 16, 2004 Yeah, I get that feeling, too. Parcells is stereotyped as one who doesn't have much love for unproven rookies, and while I think there is a kernel of truth in that, he has started rookies before, i.e. Curtis Martin. I think that the elevation of Romo over Henson as #2 QB is just for this game. Romo has a little more experience then Henson and that will count for something against Philly's defensive schemes. I still think Henson is the better prospect of the two. The money they're paying him as compared to Romo would seem to bear that out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Swerski Posted December 16, 2004 Share Posted December 16, 2004 I have no interest in the Cowboys whatsoever, but would hope that Parcells would at least give Henson a fair shot next year. Until this spring, Henson had been completely out of football for, like, three years. He needs more time to shake off the rust. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balzac Posted December 16, 2004 Share Posted December 16, 2004 This is not good - I've got Witten as my only TE and my playoffs start next week. Nothing like going into the playoffs with a huge ? at one of your positions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jrick35 Posted December 16, 2004 Share Posted December 16, 2004 Yeah, I get that feeling, too. Parcells is stereotyped as one who doesn't have much love for unproven rookies, and while I think there is a kernel of truth in that, he has started rookies before, i.e. Curtis Martin. I think that the elevation of Romo over Henson as #2 QB is just for this game. Romo has a little more experience then Henson and that will count for something against Philly's defensive schemes. I still think Henson is the better prospect of the two. The money they're paying him as compared to Romo would seem to bear that out. 614134[/snapback] Romo actually started the season as the #2. Then sometime during the season Parcells very quietly promoted Henson to the #2 spot. Then just this week brought Romo back up to the backup spot. I got to see Romo play in college he does have the skills to play at this level. He was also on the team last year so this is his 2nd season in Bills System and since he was a rookie last year it's the only system he's even seen at the Pro Level. During Training Camp his first few outings were ok, if not spectacular. But his last outing he went something like 12 of 14 for 150 yds or something like that. Although it was against KC, at least it was KC's starting D, so you have to like his accuracy. His arm strength is pretty good as well. Not that my opinion matters but I do like him more than Henson. Although you have to admire Henson's ability to turn 8 starts at Michigan into to different Pro Contracts in 2 different Pro Sports. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
General Itals Posted December 16, 2004 Share Posted December 16, 2004 Like you say, Henson has almost no experience playing football, he just has talent. He started a grand total of EIGHT games in college nearly four years ago. Not only does he have to shake off rust but he has to learn nearly the whole game. Imo, he's 2-3 years away from being a viable option at starting QB. I doubt the Cowboys or any other NFL team have the patience to wait that long. We can all thank the salary cap for that. A best case scenario for him would be similar to Warner, Garcia or Maddox. Bounce around for awhile, get some experience playing everyday in the CFL, Arena League, or semi-pro ball and then luck into his big break with an NFL team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Swerski Posted December 16, 2004 Share Posted December 16, 2004 Like you say, Henson has almost no experience playing football, he just has talent. He started a grand total of EIGHT games in college nearly four years ago. Not only does he have to shake off rust but he has to learn nearly the whole game. Imo, he's 2-3 years away from being a viable option at starting QB. 614217[/snapback] IIRC, Brady only had about one year's worth of starts at Michigan as well. Of course, Henson is probably NOT the next Brady but, like Brady, he did very well in his limited number of starts. Unlike a lot of other schools, Michigan's recruiting prowess translates into depth at the QB position and typically does not allow for freshman and sophomore QBs to be starters. I disagree that Henson is 2-3 years away from being a viable NFL QB (IMO, he could be productive towards the end of next year IF he were allowed to develop as a starter between now and then), but agree that a stint in the CFL or NFL Europe would benefit him. Given Parcells' lack of patience with inexperienced players, that may be his only option next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retrograde assault Posted December 17, 2004 Share Posted December 17, 2004 No one gets excited about backup qb's like Cowboy fans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grits and Shins Posted December 17, 2004 Author Share Posted December 17, 2004 No one gets excited about backup qb's like Cowboy fans. 615498[/snapback] When your starter is a 41 year old has been ... wait, make that never been ... well you get the idea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bender Rodriguez Posted December 17, 2004 Share Posted December 17, 2004 I'm by no means a Cowboy homer nor fan nor do I know anything about this Romo kid. Is this something the fantasy world should be excited about or even care about? Not being sarcastic...seriously wondering. 613670[/snapback] Are you serious? Anyone who's got Witten, Jones, or Keyshawn is obviously VERY interested in this situation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brentastic Posted December 17, 2004 Share Posted December 17, 2004 Like you say, Henson has almost no experience playing football, he just has talent. He started a grand total of EIGHT games in college nearly four years ago. Not only does he have to shake off rust but he has to learn nearly the whole game. Imo, he's 2-3 years away from being a viable option at starting QB. I doubt the Cowboys or any other NFL team have the patience to wait that long. We can all thank the salary cap for that. A best case scenario for him would be similar to Warner, Garcia or Maddox. Bounce around for awhile, get some experience playing everyday in the CFL, Arena League, or semi-pro ball and then luck into his big break with an NFL team. 614217[/snapback] I agree 100%. Great athletes don't just come into the NFL and imediately becaome successful, especially at QB! Really, every position except for RB rewards experience over athletic ability. I'm not saying RBs don't get better with experience either, just that it's easier to be good as a rookie etc... Most QBs take 3-6 years to develop into a viable NFL starter, and that's guys who played 2-4 college seasons. Henson will be a late bloomer or bust, plain and simple. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monsters Of The Midway Posted December 17, 2004 Share Posted December 17, 2004 No one gets excited about backup qb's like Cowboy fans. 615498[/snapback] Try us Chicago fans on for size. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunther Posted December 17, 2004 Share Posted December 17, 2004 No one gets excited about backup qb's like Cowboy fans. 615498[/snapback] Well, we are talking about a team with Vinny Testaverde starting. And yes, I do resemble that remark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Sacrebleu Posted December 17, 2004 Share Posted December 17, 2004 I've maintained for a while that Parcells has gone the way of Pat Riley. Great coach who eventually lets it get to their head and starts beleiving that they are bigger than the game, and that their coaching will outperform the players on the field. That's when you end up with Riley dunking his head in a vat of water to show his team how to play 'like it's your last breath', and Parcells going for it on 4th down in Dallas territory for no apparent reason, not wanting to play Henson to protect his ego and then demote him to #3QB. Parcells has a great history, and is probably the greatest coach I have seen in my lifetime (though he will be losing that title to Belicheck anyday now) but he is turning into a self agrandizing jacka$$. He always was, but now it is hurting his team rather than helping it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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