DMN: Blog: Phil Simms on Tony Romo
by Barry Horn
Talked to ex-QB Phil Simms the other day. CBS' lead NFL analyst had some interesting things to say about playing quarterback in the NFL in general and the guy who plays the position for the Cowboys in particular.
Me:: What's the most important thing Tony Romo needs to do next season?
Him: "Take control of the Cowboys offense. When you are the starting quarterback of a NFL team there will always be factions on your team that don't like you. Some players are jealous of your status. Others think you are over-rated. Still others won't like your personality. That's fine. As a quarterback you have to ignore that. You have to lead. You can't worry about being liked."
Me:: You played for Bill Parcells for eight seasons what was his take on quarterbacks as leaders?
Him: "Bill Parcells once took me aside and told me how disappointed he was in me. He said, 'You used to be a leader but now you are trying to be everyone's friend.' He made the point....Tony Romo is borderline tremendous. He can be a dominating presence on the football team because he has the talent to back it up."
Me: Your thoughts about John Kitna, the Cowboys new back-up quarterback?
Him: "He's a great backup quarterback. He's what I call a 'closet talented guy.' He can throw the ball. He stays in great shape and is a tough guy who won't back down."
Me:: Did your son Chris, who signed with the Denver Broncos this week ever, come close to signing with the Cowboys?
Him: They did look at Christopher before he signed with Tennessee last season but he wasn't physically ready to play then. He's in 100 percent great shape now. The Cowboys didn't look at him after the season. They wanted a veteran backup."
Talked to ex-QB Phil Simms the other day. CBS' lead NFL analyst had some interesting things to say about playing quarterback in the NFL in general and the guy who plays the position for the Cowboys in particular.
Me:: What's the most important thing Tony Romo needs to do next season?
Him: "Take control of the Cowboys offense. When you are the starting quarterback of a NFL team there will always be factions on your team that don't like you. Some players are jealous of your status. Others think you are over-rated. Still others won't like your personality. That's fine. As a quarterback you have to ignore that. You have to lead. You can't worry about being liked."
Me:: You played for Bill Parcells for eight seasons what was his take on quarterbacks as leaders?
Him: "Bill Parcells once took me aside and told me how disappointed he was in me. He said, 'You used to be a leader but now you are trying to be everyone's friend.' He made the point....Tony Romo is borderline tremendous. He can be a dominating presence on the football team because he has the talent to back it up."
Me: Your thoughts about John Kitna, the Cowboys new back-up quarterback?
Him: "He's a great backup quarterback. He's what I call a 'closet talented guy.' He can throw the ball. He stays in great shape and is a tough guy who won't back down."
Me:: Did your son Chris, who signed with the Denver Broncos this week ever, come close to signing with the Cowboys?
Him: They did look at Christopher before he signed with Tennessee last season but he wasn't physically ready to play then. He's in 100 percent great shape now. The Cowboys didn't look at him after the season. They wanted a veteran backup."
posted by The Gryphon at 9:27 AM
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