ROMO SHOWS RESPECT
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ROMO SHOWS RESPECT
Bob Brookover
Girlfriend Jessica Simpson may be forecasting a butt kicking by the Cowboys Monday night, but Dallas quarterback Tony Romo had nothing but respect for the Eagles’ defense during an interview with reporters today.
“I think their scheme definitely creates situations for them to win more than they lose,” Romo said. “Their coach really puts them in good position … and they’re very disciplined. A lot of teams when they’re coming from all different directions, it’s hard to be disciplined. I’ll prepare and hopefully be ready.”
Romo has good reason to respect the Eagles. The two worst single-game passer ratings of his career came against the Eagles in starts at Texas Stadium. His worst passer rating of 22.2 came in last December's game when the Eagles won 10-6. Romo was sacked four times and completed just 13 of 36 passes for 214 yards. He also threw three interceptions. His second worst rating (45.5) came on Christmas night in 2006 when he completed just 14 of 29 passes for 142 yards and one touchdown. He threw two interceptions and was sacked three times in that game.
The quarterback's second best passer rating of his career also came against the Eagles when Dallas won 38-17 at the Linc last year. He completed 20 of 25 passes for 324 yards and three touchdowns in that game to finish with a 141.7 rating.
COWBOYS INJURY REPORT
Unlike the Eagles, the Cowboys returned to the practice field today and running back Marion Barber participated despite a rib injury he suffered in the season opener against
“I think he is fine,” Cowboys coach Wade Phillips said. “He just had bruised ribs. He didn’t have anything more than that. He’ll be fine for the game.”
The Cowboys also hope to have starting cornerback Terrence Newman, reserve linebacker Anthony Spencer and No. 3 wide receiver Miles Austin Monday night. Newman (groin injury), Spencer (knee) and Austin (knee) all missed the Cowboys’ game in
EXTRA POINTS. Phillips has the unique perspective of having been on both sides of the Eagles-Cowboys rivalry and a writer covering the team asked him what it was like from the
At least Romo shows more brains and class than Pac-man; which isn't saying much.— Bama- do you mind me asking who from the media will be involved in said conference call? sounds like a joke to me.— davemarsh
- Even though he's a Cowgirl, I still respect Romo. He is a good quarterback that came out of nowhere. I want to pulverize him on the field, but wish him personal success. Pretty much the opposite of every other person on the team.— DrexelDragonFan
Comment removed.- mrjetsondc, ahhh, another intelligent comment from a typical beer swilling philadelphia fan...mental midget. C'mon now, say it with me one time ya'all...you KNOW you want to... How 'Bout Them COWBOYS!!— Icacrai
- mrjetsondc, couldn't say it better myself. the Cowgirls are going down. And wished they had some stupid blond quarterbacking them. IT will look better than Romo out there throwing lame duck post patterns to TO. Eagles 30 Cowboys 20— jmargo23
- Hey Icacrai, I know of only two mental midgets. One, obviously is you, the second also from Texas, lives in the White House.— GANick
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- The better question is when will Philly ever win a Superbowl?— woodywood09
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- Actually, I think &omo is just trying to smooth over the stupid things the other morons on his pathetic team are saying!!! It is an exercise in futility. I don't belive that he is sincere at all. The whole team is a pathetic waste from top to bottom! Just a bunch of blow hards that have proved absolutely nothing! I can't stand the self righteous indignation and pompous attitudes just because the wear the "star"!!! What's even worse is that their "hissing" fans that live in this area think that they actually have the right to sport the same attitude! Even the state of Texsucks is pitiful!!! At least we have a rich history that boasts Great men and tradition...what do they have? A bunch of outlaws and manure!— extremebeat
- Go ahead... find something else to fall back on like your 'rich history' because there's nothing to turn to in the likes of the eagles, other than one SB loss. And btw TheGreatJoba, I live 20 miles outside downtown D, so I am not one of those posers you refer to. Why I am even at the site, signed in and posting is beyond me... guess I wanted to read what you all thought about Monday's game. The truth is, we do not hate you all down here as much as you hate us up there. Not really sure why, other than jealousy must be a powerful fuel for yalls envious fire. Everytime you bring up the 12 year playoff vicroty drought, ask yourself how long the eagles have represented Philadelphia, and then how many SBs they've won for you... Sure is nice to fall back on our FOOTBALL history, as opposed to what type of men my state has produced! LOL— BigD5Rings
- Has anyone actually seen one of these interviews of her? She is literally so stupid, I swore she was acting. But then I realized she can't act.— dviljoen
- Terrell Owens stubbed his toe real bad running sprints. He said he will try to play but his toe really hurts....— donofrio
