Tony Romo Chat Transcript from 6/30 on NFL.com
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Hello NFL Nation. We've got Tony Romo on deck, ready to chat. Thanks for all your questions today -- there are a lot of them -- so we'll try to hit as many topics as we can. Tony is limited on time, but ready for whatever you have.
Adam, Bakersfield,CA
04:34 PM ET
Which NFC East team do you enjoy playing the most?
Tony Romo, Dallas Cowboys
Oh, I don’t enjoy playing against any of them the most! They’re all good. They’re all tough. They all have a chance to win the SB every year. I don’t know that there’s one specific team that I hate or like the most.
Nelson, Fort Lauderdale, FL
04:37 PM ET
How confident do you feel in Roy Williams Being your #1 receiver?
Tony Romo, Dallas Cowboys
Roy has worked really hard this offseason. Think it’s shown so far in OTAs and minicamps. He’s going to have a good year this year. He’s been very good so far this offseason.
Gerry, Indianapolis
04:38 PM ET
Have you gotten to see the new stadium yet? How much difference will there be playing there, in your opinion, than playing at Texas Stadium?
Tony Romo, Dallas Cowboys
I think it will definitely be an incredible experience. When you go and look at it, you get very excited. It’s just something you’ve never seen before. To be able to be the first team that has played there, and to be the first QB for that team, it’s just going to be really exciting. Really fun.
I don’t know how different it’s going to be, because I haven’t played there yet, but usually football is still football. You get out there and you still throw the ball, the guy is 10 yards, and you still throw it 10 yards. I think we’ll be alright. It will be incredible to experience though.
Juan Pelota, Austin, TX
04:41 PM ET
What do you appreciate most in Jason Garrett?
Tony Romo, Dallas Cowboys
I think that Jason has a great feel for the game. He’s a very intelligent individual, and he still maintains a certain level ... There needs to be good, open lines of communication between the QB and the coordinator and the QB coach. They need to trust you as a QB, and you need to be able trust the coaches.
I think we have a great relationship in that regard. He allows me to voice my opinions, and i always like it when he’s coaching me up and we’re doing the things that we need to do to get better as a group. That’s the key -- to improve collectively as a group. He’s an ex player, so he looks at himself through my perspective. He’s always going to try to improve the same way that I do as a player.
I’m lucky to have him around me -- he’s helped make me a better player.
mezy, Dallas
04:47 PM ET
Do you think Jason Garret will use all three running backs in this upcoming season?
Tony Romo, Dallas Cowboys
I think we definitely have a strong group at that position. I definitely envision using all three of those guys. They’ve all had success in several different areas. So, I think we’re lucky to have that depth there.
Rhodri Jones, Tredegar, Wales
04:51 PM ET
Hi Tony. What kind of things have you been doing this offseason to improve your game ? Thanks.
Tony Romo, Dallas Cowboys
Every offseason I look at myself and ask what I didn’t do well the year before. And what will it take individually and collectively as a group to reach the next level?
I look at that, I go about the process, and you have to work on it during your teaching sessions and during your OTAs. You have to try to do these things to improve.
For me, personally, there’s a few things. One is footwork. I’ve tried very hard to do certain things with my footwork that will enable me to hopefully be extremely efficient. Almost robotic in nature in certain throws. Drop back, hit it, and do it again. Every time is not a new experience. If you can do that -- there will be plenty of times you have to dodge and throw on the run and make awkward throws -- but the other times you don’t have to, you want to be deadly efficient and accurate. I know I’m excited about what has taken place this offseason.
Ilay & Idan, Israel
04:53 PM ET
What do you think about the new band formed by your teammates ?
Tony Romo, Dallas Cowboys
Free Reign? Those are some good guys. They love music, and they love getting out there and jamming to hard rock. I think they’re a bunch of good guys. I like it. They do have some good songs ... but they’re still young. They’re still growing.
Ryan MacEachern, Brampton, Ontario, CANADA
04:54 PM ET
Do you get tired of people questioning your leadership and commitment to the game?
Tony Romo, Dallas Cowboys
I think I learned awhile ago that if I’m trying to make everyone happy, then I’m destined to a life of solitude.
For me personally, my coaches know, and my teammates know, how hard I work and the position I put myself in. I’m as dedicated of an individual as you’ll find. When you don’t win, and you don’t win SB, there’s always going to be questions until you do. That’s part of the game, and part of the position I’m in.
I know one thing -- all you can do is put your head down and grind it out and do the best you can. If you don’t do that, what else can you do? You can’t do anything other than work as hard as you can and go forward. All the other things will fall into place.
Robert G. Garcia II, Phoenix, AZ
04:56 PM ET
Tony, what has been the most humbling experiance for you in the NFL?
Tony Romo, Dallas Cowboys
I don’t know. That’s a tough one Robert. I don’t think just one thing sticks out.
Marc, Long Island
04:57 PM ET
Whos the best golfer in the NFL? I heard Aaron Rodgers is pretty good
Tony Romo, Dallas Cowboys
Haha. I played with Aaron last year. Yeah, he’s pretty good. There are a bunch of good players, though.
KG, Orlando, FL
05:03 PM ET
Who would you rather throw to; Lebron or Kobe?
Tony Romo, Dallas Cowboys
LOL. I guess it depends on what pass I’m throwing and what route they’re running. They’ll probably both be good, either way.
Rez Ghafori, Vancouver Canada
05:05 PM ET
Hey Tony, which young player on Dallas do you think has the most potential to make an impact this season?
Tony Romo, Dallas Cowboys
I think we have some good young receivers – Miles Austin and Sam Heard. They’ve been here awhile, but they might not be household names, and I think they’re coming along. They’re going to do some good things to help out and give us some depth at receiver. You never know. Guys step up as soon as you at training camp. I just think we’ll have a few of those, too.
America's fan, Montgomery,Alabama
05:07 PM ET
Other than anyone on your team what current active player's game do you admire the most?
Tony Romo, Dallas Cowboys
Yeah, there are a bunch of guys you look at and you like the way that they play the game and their approach. I usually look up to guys who work hard and do things the right way. There are people I try to emulate in some ways. I think there’s a few. I don’t wan’t want to name names but there’s definitely a few who you look at and say, “That’s the way to do it.”
Tene Jones, Indianapolis, IN
05:09 PM ET
What goals have you set for yourself this coming season?
Tony Romo, Dallas Cowboys
Just to be very meticulous in my approach. To be very effecient in the process. And to win. That’s really all it comes down to.
Mario Gonzales, San Antonio, Texas
05:13 PM ET
What is your honest outlook on the upcoming season?
Tony Romo, Dallas Cowboys
I’m excited. This offseason has gone as well as ... well it’s the best offseason since I’ve been here. Guys have been working hard, I think that’s good. I think that it shows in the efficiency of the day-in and day-out grind in what we do.
It’s been, actually, it’s been very fun to see everyone working the way they have been and go out on the field and see the production at a high level. That’s exciting to me. I’m just very excited about this season.
Hello NFL Nation. We've got Tony Romo on deck, ready to chat. Thanks for all your questions today -- there are a lot of them -- so we'll try to hit as many topics as we can. Tony is limited on time, but ready for whatever you have.
Adam, Bakersfield,CA
04:34 PM ET
Which NFC East team do you enjoy playing the most?
Tony Romo, Dallas Cowboys
Oh, I don’t enjoy playing against any of them the most! They’re all good. They’re all tough. They all have a chance to win the SB every year. I don’t know that there’s one specific team that I hate or like the most.
Nelson, Fort Lauderdale, FL
04:37 PM ET
How confident do you feel in Roy Williams Being your #1 receiver?
Tony Romo, Dallas Cowboys
Roy has worked really hard this offseason. Think it’s shown so far in OTAs and minicamps. He’s going to have a good year this year. He’s been very good so far this offseason.
Gerry, Indianapolis
04:38 PM ET
Have you gotten to see the new stadium yet? How much difference will there be playing there, in your opinion, than playing at Texas Stadium?
Tony Romo, Dallas Cowboys
I think it will definitely be an incredible experience. When you go and look at it, you get very excited. It’s just something you’ve never seen before. To be able to be the first team that has played there, and to be the first QB for that team, it’s just going to be really exciting. Really fun.
I don’t know how different it’s going to be, because I haven’t played there yet, but usually football is still football. You get out there and you still throw the ball, the guy is 10 yards, and you still throw it 10 yards. I think we’ll be alright. It will be incredible to experience though.
Juan Pelota, Austin, TX
04:41 PM ET
What do you appreciate most in Jason Garrett?
Tony Romo, Dallas Cowboys
I think that Jason has a great feel for the game. He’s a very intelligent individual, and he still maintains a certain level ... There needs to be good, open lines of communication between the QB and the coordinator and the QB coach. They need to trust you as a QB, and you need to be able trust the coaches.
I think we have a great relationship in that regard. He allows me to voice my opinions, and i always like it when he’s coaching me up and we’re doing the things that we need to do to get better as a group. That’s the key -- to improve collectively as a group. He’s an ex player, so he looks at himself through my perspective. He’s always going to try to improve the same way that I do as a player.
I’m lucky to have him around me -- he’s helped make me a better player.
mezy, Dallas
04:47 PM ET
Do you think Jason Garret will use all three running backs in this upcoming season?
Tony Romo, Dallas Cowboys
I think we definitely have a strong group at that position. I definitely envision using all three of those guys. They’ve all had success in several different areas. So, I think we’re lucky to have that depth there.
Rhodri Jones, Tredegar, Wales
04:51 PM ET
Hi Tony. What kind of things have you been doing this offseason to improve your game ? Thanks.
Tony Romo, Dallas Cowboys
Every offseason I look at myself and ask what I didn’t do well the year before. And what will it take individually and collectively as a group to reach the next level?
I look at that, I go about the process, and you have to work on it during your teaching sessions and during your OTAs. You have to try to do these things to improve.
For me, personally, there’s a few things. One is footwork. I’ve tried very hard to do certain things with my footwork that will enable me to hopefully be extremely efficient. Almost robotic in nature in certain throws. Drop back, hit it, and do it again. Every time is not a new experience. If you can do that -- there will be plenty of times you have to dodge and throw on the run and make awkward throws -- but the other times you don’t have to, you want to be deadly efficient and accurate. I know I’m excited about what has taken place this offseason.
Ilay & Idan, Israel
04:53 PM ET
What do you think about the new band formed by your teammates ?
Tony Romo, Dallas Cowboys
Free Reign? Those are some good guys. They love music, and they love getting out there and jamming to hard rock. I think they’re a bunch of good guys. I like it. They do have some good songs ... but they’re still young. They’re still growing.
Ryan MacEachern, Brampton, Ontario, CANADA
04:54 PM ET
Do you get tired of people questioning your leadership and commitment to the game?
Tony Romo, Dallas Cowboys
I think I learned awhile ago that if I’m trying to make everyone happy, then I’m destined to a life of solitude.
For me personally, my coaches know, and my teammates know, how hard I work and the position I put myself in. I’m as dedicated of an individual as you’ll find. When you don’t win, and you don’t win SB, there’s always going to be questions until you do. That’s part of the game, and part of the position I’m in.
I know one thing -- all you can do is put your head down and grind it out and do the best you can. If you don’t do that, what else can you do? You can’t do anything other than work as hard as you can and go forward. All the other things will fall into place.
Robert G. Garcia II, Phoenix, AZ
04:56 PM ET
Tony, what has been the most humbling experiance for you in the NFL?
Tony Romo, Dallas Cowboys
I don’t know. That’s a tough one Robert. I don’t think just one thing sticks out.
Marc, Long Island
04:57 PM ET
Whos the best golfer in the NFL? I heard Aaron Rodgers is pretty good
Tony Romo, Dallas Cowboys
Haha. I played with Aaron last year. Yeah, he’s pretty good. There are a bunch of good players, though.
KG, Orlando, FL
05:03 PM ET
Who would you rather throw to; Lebron or Kobe?
Tony Romo, Dallas Cowboys
LOL. I guess it depends on what pass I’m throwing and what route they’re running. They’ll probably both be good, either way.
Rez Ghafori, Vancouver Canada
05:05 PM ET
Hey Tony, which young player on Dallas do you think has the most potential to make an impact this season?
Tony Romo, Dallas Cowboys
I think we have some good young receivers – Miles Austin and Sam Heard. They’ve been here awhile, but they might not be household names, and I think they’re coming along. They’re going to do some good things to help out and give us some depth at receiver. You never know. Guys step up as soon as you at training camp. I just think we’ll have a few of those, too.
America's fan, Montgomery,Alabama
05:07 PM ET
Other than anyone on your team what current active player's game do you admire the most?
Tony Romo, Dallas Cowboys
Yeah, there are a bunch of guys you look at and you like the way that they play the game and their approach. I usually look up to guys who work hard and do things the right way. There are people I try to emulate in some ways. I think there’s a few. I don’t wan’t want to name names but there’s definitely a few who you look at and say, “That’s the way to do it.”
Tene Jones, Indianapolis, IN
05:09 PM ET
What goals have you set for yourself this coming season?
Tony Romo, Dallas Cowboys
Just to be very meticulous in my approach. To be very effecient in the process. And to win. That’s really all it comes down to.
Mario Gonzales, San Antonio, Texas
05:13 PM ET
What is your honest outlook on the upcoming season?
Tony Romo, Dallas Cowboys
I’m excited. This offseason has gone as well as ... well it’s the best offseason since I’ve been here. Guys have been working hard, I think that’s good. I think that it shows in the efficiency of the day-in and day-out grind in what we do.
It’s been, actually, it’s been very fun to see everyone working the way they have been and go out on the field and see the production at a high level. That’s exciting to me. I’m just very excited about this season.
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