Sean Payton says Cowboys’ Tony Romo is having ‘his best year’
By Mike Dyce
The Dallas Cowboys are in the midst of another mediocre season it would appear. Just pass the half-way point they have a 5-4 record but are sitting in first place in their division. Former Cowboys assistant head coach Sean Payton, now the head coach of the New Orleans Saints, said he thinks Romo is having a career year.
Romo has thrown for 2,553 yards (fifth in the NFL) and 20 touchdowns (third in the NFL) with a passer rating of 100.0 (fifth in the NFL).
“He’s having, I think, the best year of his career this season right now,” Payton said. “Just having the chance to watch three games myself on that side of the ball, he’s been very good in regards to his decision making. He knows pre-snap where he wants to go. He’s got a quick way of getting through his progressions and the ball comes out extremely fast.”
“I think he located the ball very well,” Payton said. “The word isn’t improvise, but his ability to move and extend plays and avoid pressure and avoid sacks has served him very well. I think from a decision-making standpoint each year you’re seeing someone very comfortable in the system. I think Jason [Garrett] and those guys there have done a very good job of giving him throws that he’s very comfortable with.”
Payton’s Saints take on the Cowboys on Sunday.