Cowboys upset with Romo’s practice habits
Posted by Anthony Stalter (01/21/2009 @ 1:26 pm)
The soap opera that is the Dallas Cowboys has a new episode today. Apparently the team is less than thrilled with quarterback Tony Romo’s practice habits and feel that his in-game struggles are an indication that he needs to focus more Monday through Friday at Valley Ranch.
According to five sources, several offensive players lost respect for Garrett for his failure to corral quarterback Tony Romo in practice. Romo, sources said, often forced throws in practice and often did not treat practice work consistently.
Sources said Owens was upset that Romo directed more passes at tight end and close friend Jason Witten as opposed to the other receivers who he deemed open. Owens has declined to discuss that issue.
The relationship between Garrett and his offensive players will be an important issue for the unit to work out. Garrett was unsuccessful in his bid to land recent head coaching jobs in Denver, Detroit and St. Louis.
Specifically, the relationship between the mercurial Owens and Garrett is in question. Other receivers respect Owens and often share his sentiments.
When asked about his relationship with Owens, Garrett said Monday, “I have a lot of respect for him, certainly as a player, we’ll just leave it at that, OK?”
Does anyone else feel like the Cowboys are the replica of the Raiders, only without all of the losses and lack of talent?
I started to write how Dallas needs a strong figure head at head coach to corral all of the egos and personalities in the locker room, but then what was Bill Parcells? If the Tuna couldn’t control that group, who can?
Keyshawn Johnson recently threw out Cardinals’ offensive coordinator (and former Dallas OC) Todd Haley’s name, but I highly doubt he would take the job knowing he would have to work with T.O. again. Still, he might be a good fit to grab hold of Romo and get him to realize that quarterbacks have to go that extra mile everyday if they want to win a Super Bowl.
The soap opera that is the Dallas Cowboys has a new episode today. Apparently the team is less than thrilled with quarterback Tony Romo’s practice habits and feel that his in-game struggles are an indication that he needs to focus more Monday through Friday at Valley Ranch.
According to five sources, several offensive players lost respect for Garrett for his failure to corral quarterback Tony Romo in practice. Romo, sources said, often forced throws in practice and often did not treat practice work consistently.
Sources said Owens was upset that Romo directed more passes at tight end and close friend Jason Witten as opposed to the other receivers who he deemed open. Owens has declined to discuss that issue.
The relationship between Garrett and his offensive players will be an important issue for the unit to work out. Garrett was unsuccessful in his bid to land recent head coaching jobs in Denver, Detroit and St. Louis.
Specifically, the relationship between the mercurial Owens and Garrett is in question. Other receivers respect Owens and often share his sentiments.
When asked about his relationship with Owens, Garrett said Monday, “I have a lot of respect for him, certainly as a player, we’ll just leave it at that, OK?”
Does anyone else feel like the Cowboys are the replica of the Raiders, only without all of the losses and lack of talent?
I started to write how Dallas needs a strong figure head at head coach to corral all of the egos and personalities in the locker room, but then what was Bill Parcells? If the Tuna couldn’t control that group, who can?
Keyshawn Johnson recently threw out Cardinals’ offensive coordinator (and former Dallas OC) Todd Haley’s name, but I highly doubt he would take the job knowing he would have to work with T.O. again. Still, he might be a good fit to grab hold of Romo and get him to realize that quarterbacks have to go that extra mile everyday if they want to win a Super Bowl.
posted by The Gryphon at 6:40 PM
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