Is Tony Romo the Weakest Link?

As a staunch supporter of Tony Romo these past two years, it does me no great joy to ask the question: is Tony Romo the weakest link?

It’s not that he doesn’t have skills or ability. No one doubts that. But his casual attitude is only reassuring if and when he faces and conquers playoff pressure. However, it would not be fair to blame last year’s playoff loss to New York on Tony Romo. He made a couple bad decisions against the Giants, but not so bad that it should have cost the Cowboys the game.

Some people blame the coaching staff for changing the offensive scheme. Why put so much emphasis on Marion Barber all of a sudden? Why change what had worked so well all season?

The offensive line didn’t help, either. Whether they were tired because of the play calling, or because they just weren’t as primed as the Giants defense, there were too many holes that allowed too much pressure on Romo.

Here we are, on the cusp of Year 3. This is Romo’s year. This is put up or shut up. Another no playoff win season and the fans will lose faith in the famous QB. Whether it’s fair or not to place the burden of responsibility squarely on the shoulders of the quarterback, there it rests nonetheless.

Tony has a lot to prove. The people aren’t as patient as they used to be. Give Dallas a reason to hope for a championship, or prepare to be publicly crucified.

Welcome to Dallas.