• December 22, 2024

Eagles Must Keep Romo In the Pocket

The Birds have got to keep Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo in the pocket.  He's lethal when he escapes the pocket and is able to hit receivers on the run or take off and gain key yards on scrambles.

Romo just a signed a big money contract for 6 years and nearly $70 million dollars.  He solidifies his place in Dallas for the next five years or more.  It took him a year and a half to prove to Jerry Jones that he's the guy to carry the Cowboys back to championships.  

NFL watchers have started comparing him to Brett Favre who is known for making a lot of big plays out of adlibs.  Romo has made mistakes and turnovers while adlibbing but he's made a lot of big plays out of the pocket. He has a great feel for where the pass rushers are coming from.

The Eagles pass rush has to be tenacious and persistent.  They'll get second chances at Romo on the same play because of the way he floats around the pocket.  They must make sure to strip the football when given the opportunity because Romo holds the ball in one hand and is careless in protecting it.

The Birds can't afford to let Romo get on roll.  He's a streaky quarterback who can lead the Boys to quick scores if given the opportunity.   

GCOBB

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