FoxSports: 10 players that are on the hotseat

[slogriff]

I have to think few players will have a hotter seat than Tony Romo.

There are huge expectations for the Cowboys going into this season. The regular season is a no-win situation for him. If they repeat (or come close to) their reg. season success, he will get little credit because they have shown the ability to do so and are expected to do so again. If they falter (don't make playoffs or limp in again) he as the QB/face of the franchise will take a huge hit. If they don't win at least one playoff game....forget about it. He will have to hold the door open for Wade to leave town and then find a rock to spend the off-season.

When you get as much publicity as he gets, have a budding reputation as a choker, and an expectation to lead your team to the SB, I think that qualifies as a mighty hot seat.

[Califan007]

If they repeat (or come close to) their reg. season success, he will get little credit because they have shown the ability to do so and are expected to do so again.

I disagree...if the Cowboys start off hot again and Romo has a similar year to last year (stats-wise), the media will be championing him and the Cowboys like crazy. For one, they'll be patting themselves on the back saying how right they were about Romo and the Cowboys being the obvious pick for the Super Bowl. Every Sportscenter will begin with a stillshot of Romo's head behind the anchor and some comment about yet again how well he played. No way in hell does the media pass up a chance to both puff out their chests AND promote the Cowboys.

If Romo and the Cowboys stuggle, though, there will be an ungodly amount of criticism piled on top of Romo, so much that even I will think it's unfair...but I'll still love seeing it anyway lol

[Califan007]

Is Terry Glenn on the hot seat? What about Jeremy Shockey? Jake Delhome? Chris Simms? Tvarius Jackson? Joey Galloway? Jon Jansen? Philip Daniels? Cornelius Griffin?

Simms can't be on the hot seat because he's a backup QB...how can a backup QB realistically be on the hot seat? As for Jansen, Daniels and Griffin, they wouldn't be on the hot seat because no one's really questioning their worth...in fact, most people devalue their worth and feel that if all three of those players even have average years the Skins will consider themselves lucky lol. The hot seat is reserved for high profile players who have yet to live up to the hype. Simms, Daniels and Griffin aren't exactly high profile, hype-generating players anymore lol...everyone knows that all three have needed replacements to be drafted or signed for a year or two now.

I think Aaron Rodgers has more security than Jason Campbell and Alex Smith. I think Smith has the least room to struggle because he has done so poorly. Campbell has had moments and had a 77 rating, so I wouldn't think he's on the hot seat just yet, although he may be at the end of the year.

Definitely agree with all of that...Aaron Rodgers is nowhere near being on a hot seat, imo. Campbell's seat is getting a little warm...and Alex Smith's seat should be blazing.

[ucfSKINS]

Stopped reading after I saw LT's name. This list is a joke.


By the way, Chad Johnson is not a "dancer", more like a "cancer".

hahaha, me too. horrible article, with the exception of the McScab and Mr. Horse collar tackle bit.

[sideshow24]

If Romo and the Cowboys stuggle, though, there will be an ungodly amount of criticism piled on top of Romo, so much that even I will think it's unfair...but I'll still love seeing it anyway lol

He got off easy for vacationing during their bye then falling apart against the Giants. I don't think there will be alot of piling on from the media.

[slogriff]

I disagree...if the Cowboys start off hot again and Romo has a similar year to last year (stats-wise), the media will be championing him and the Cowboys like crazy. For one, they'll be patting themselves on the back saying how right they were about Romo and the Cowboys being the obvious pick for the Super Bowl. Every Sportscenter will begin with a stillshot of Romo's head behind the anchor and some comment about yet again how well he played. No way in hell does the media pass up a chance to both puff out their chests AND promote the Cowboys.

If Romo and the Cowboys stuggle, though, there will be an ungodly amount of criticism piled on top of Romo, so much that even I will think it's unfair...but I'll still love seeing it anyway lol

I agree. If the Cowboys play like last year starting 12-1 & Romo/offense scoring 30+ pts/game, you may want to keep the TV turned off. Odds are NE (or anyone) won't be going undefeated & shattering offensive scoring records again. Thus, w/o a story like the Pats this year, the exposure on the Boys would be a media tsunami.

My original comment about Romo getting little credit was made in the context of the ATN. If Romo/Cowboys played similarly well leading up to December, there would be many that would not give Romo much credit. Stating the first 3/4 of the season don't mean anything. Of course, if he doesn't have a great Sep-Nov many people will probably have a field day here picking him apart. Really a no-win situation for Romo until the last few games of the season.

[Thinking Skins]

I disagree...if the Cowboys start off hot again and Romo has a similar year to last year (stats-wise), the media will be championing him and the Cowboys like crazy. For one, they'll be patting themselves on the back saying how right they were about Romo and the Cowboys being the obvious pick for the Super Bowl. Every Sportscenter will begin with a stillshot of Romo's head behind the anchor and some comment about yet again how well he played. No way in hell does the media pass up a chance to both puff out their chests AND promote the Cowboys.

If Romo and the Cowboys stuggle, though, there will be an ungodly amount of criticism piled on top of Romo, so much that even I will think it's unfair...but I'll still love seeing it anyway lol

I just wanted to add to this that Romo is the new Favre, in terms of media love, especially if he continues to make those plays off crazy snaps and stuff that make the highlight reels explode. They just love that. Plus it doesn't hurt that he plays for the Cowboys. He can do no wrong.

I bet if he had a rating of like 66.6, they'd probably find some kind of an excuse like "his thumb was hurting him, or its all T.O.'s fault". I honestly cannot see any way he's on the hot seat. He's too much of a media darling.

[Thinking Skins]

I agree. If the Cowboys play like last year starting 12-1 & Romo/offense scoring 30+ pts/game, you may want to keep the TV turned off. Odds are NE (or anyone) won't be going undefeated & shattering offensive scoring records again. Thus, w/o a story like the Pats this year, the exposure on the Boys would be a media tsunami.

My original comment about Romo getting little credit was made in the context of the ATN. If Romo/Cowboys played similarly well leading up to December, there would be many that would not give Romo much credit. Stating the first 3/4 of the season don't mean anything. Of course, if he doesn't have a great Sep-Nov many people will probably have a field day here picking him apart. Really a no-win situation for Romo until the last few games of the season.

Nah, Romo will just be given every excuse in the book either way. If Romo has a good first 3/4 of the season, then he will still be Madden's darling and all those ESPN commentators will fall in love with him. Maybe one or two guys will comment about the playoffs, but if he's driving up the ratings, they'll drive up the love for him.

And if Romo starts off bad, they'll make excuses for him (or outright lies) the same way they say that Roy Williams is a good safety.

[HogNose]

Jake Long on the hot seat? He's hasn't even played yet. LT on the list?

[Peregrine]

Top ten lists gone bad.

Someone should write a "Top ten worst top ten lists".

[Califan007]

Top ten lists gone bad.

Someone should write a "Top ten worst top ten lists".

[#BgMase76#]

Yes, this is horrible list. No rookie should be on this list regardless of how much he signed for. He's still a rookie. Unless Atlanta plans on bringing in some street muscle i'd have to say " Young Mr. Ryan meet Mr Sack. Mr. Sack this is young Mr. Ryan and you two will be partners for his rookie season probably longer but for now you two have fun." Any true Skinz fan knows that roy williams is garbage. But hey, he went to the pro bowl last year didn't he? He can't be that bad right? I mean him and the other 12 dallass that went last year must have deserved it right? I tell you who should be on the hot list!!! The entire dallass franchise. How come they get to act like they're so freak'n good and are absolute bull**** when it counts? They should be replace by whatever the AFL team is there. At least they can win in the playoffs. No wait, they suck too from what I read. Guess its just all the cow manure coming from the ranch huh?

[dfitzo53]

Terrible list. Im real sure LT is on any kind of hot seat.


This is basically a list of A) guys with extremely high expectations and B) guys forced into situations they arent ready for quite yet.


Rookie first round picks on a hot seat? What?

One of the weirdest is Forte. I don't feel like the expectations on him are particularly high - he'll undoubtedly be splitting time unless he explodes out of the gate, in which case the whole hotseat point is moot. Considering how long Bears fans have been bitching about the quarterback situation, I don't think anyone on their offense will be feeling it as much as Grossman/Orton.

In other news, Tom Brady, Brian Westbrook and Torry Holt are on the hot seat while Selvin Young and Alex Smith revel in their job security.