Despite win, Bledsoe still can't please fans

By TODD ARCHER / The Dallas Morning News


IRVING – Texas Stadium was almost empty as Drew Bledsoe played catch with his three sons, Stu, John and Henry, after Sunday's 34-6 win against Houston.

It was nice moment.

A few hours earlier, however, Bledsoe was on the receiving end of boos from the home crowd, which jointly called for Tony Romo after a failed offensive series. Even with the game out of hand, Romo received a loud ovation when he came into the game.

After the game, Bledsoe joked about the booing.

"They were saying, 'Drew,' " Bledsoe said. "They love me everywhere they go."

Bledsoe threw career touchdown passes Nos. 250 and 251, becoming the 13th quarterback in NFL history to reach 250, and completed 17 of 28 passes for 168 yards. His 101.5 passer rating was his second best of the season. More importantly, his consecutive games with an interception ended at seven.

Coach Bill Parcells mentioned a couple of throwaways from Bledsoe as a positive sign, even if it led to more unhappiness among the fans.

"We had our own issues to deal with, so if we're not scoring points on every drive, we aren't happy," Bledsoe said of the restlessness.