Cowboys position series: Quarterback
02/08/10 03:58 PM - ESPN Dallas
Players: Romo (signed through 2013), Kitna (signed through 2013), hen McGee (signed through 2012)
What went right: Romo, who played every offensive down this season, proved that making plays and placing an emphasis on protecting the ball don’t have to be mutually exclusive.
Romo drastically reduced his turnovers in what was arguably his best season. He threw only nine interceptions en route to breaking his own team record with 4,483 yards, the third-most in the NFL. He also ranked among the league’s top 10 in touchdown passes (26th), yards per attempt (8.15) and passer rating (97.6).
This was also the season in which Romo established himself as a leader. He was more vocal with his teammates, saying that he felt he had to earn that right over the years. He set the tone for accountability in the spring by vowing to fix what had been his biggest flaw (turnovers)... (read more)