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Less is more for Tony Romo, Cowboys
December, 9, 2014
By Jean-Jacques Taylor | ESPNDallas.com
IRVING, Texas -- Tony Romo already holds virtually every significant passing record in Dallas Cowboys' history.
It's unlikely he'll be adding any single-season records to his list of achievements this season -- and that's a positive.
Through 13 games, the Cowboys have made it clear the offense revolves DeMarco Murray.
Actually, Romo ranks 22nd in attempts -- he hasn't thrown more than 29 passes in six consecutive games, the longest streak of his career -- and 15th in yards (2,923) this season.
Given that, we really shouldn't be surprised Romo has just one 300-yard game this season. Understand, Romo has a franchise-record 45 career 300-yard games in his career.
Romo has gone seven games since his last 300-yard game, tying the longest streak of his career. And he's never had fewer 300-yard games as a starter, except in 2010 when he broke his collarbone and played just six games.
The key to the Cowboys' success this season has been offensive balance because they use the run to protect their defense and set up play-action passes.
The Cowboys have run the ball 49 percent of the time, the third highest ratio in the league this season. In 2013, the Cowboys ran it 35.1 percent of the time, which ranked 29th in the NFL.
That formula has the Cowboys 9-4 and tied for first place in the NFC East.
At this point of his career, Romo has said all he cares about is winning, which makes sense. He holds a bunch of franchise records, has played in numerous Pro Bowls and has a contract worth more than $100 million.
All he wants is playoff success. Continuing to throw less will help him achieve it.
December, 9, 2014
By Jean-Jacques Taylor | ESPNDallas.com
IRVING, Texas -- Tony Romo already holds virtually every significant passing record in Dallas Cowboys' history.
It's unlikely he'll be adding any single-season records to his list of achievements this season -- and that's a positive.
Through 13 games, the Cowboys have made it clear the offense revolves DeMarco Murray.
Actually, Romo ranks 22nd in attempts -- he hasn't thrown more than 29 passes in six consecutive games, the longest streak of his career -- and 15th in yards (2,923) this season.
Given that, we really shouldn't be surprised Romo has just one 300-yard game this season. Understand, Romo has a franchise-record 45 career 300-yard games in his career.
Romo has gone seven games since his last 300-yard game, tying the longest streak of his career. And he's never had fewer 300-yard games as a starter, except in 2010 when he broke his collarbone and played just six games.
The key to the Cowboys' success this season has been offensive balance because they use the run to protect their defense and set up play-action passes.
The Cowboys have run the ball 49 percent of the time, the third highest ratio in the league this season. In 2013, the Cowboys ran it 35.1 percent of the time, which ranked 29th in the NFL.
That formula has the Cowboys 9-4 and tied for first place in the NFC East.
At this point of his career, Romo has said all he cares about is winning, which makes sense. He holds a bunch of franchise records, has played in numerous Pro Bowls and has a contract worth more than $100 million.
All he wants is playoff success. Continuing to throw less will help him achieve it.