Witten talks about T.O. and Romo
Dallas Cowboys tight end Jason Witten spoke to Clarence Hill of the Star-Telegram at a charity event for the March of Dimes.
He was also asked if T.O.'s departure makes Romo and the locker room environment better.
Witten's 2008 numbers, 81 receptions for 952 yards and four touchdowns, were off his 2007 career highs. During a span of four weeks from week 8 to 12, Witten had only four receptions in four games. He broke his rib against the Buccaneers in week 8.
"I think more than anything being 9-7 is unacceptable with this team," Witten said. "When you talk about change, you want to find a way to get more wins."Hill asked Witten about T.O.
"...Terrell was a great player. I think I was a better player because of him and what he brought to the team. His track record speaks for itself. He has been good wherever he has been. He is going to help Buffalo a lot."While T.O.'s presence led to single coverage for Witten and the other receivers, Witten has to be thrilled to not have to deal with Owens' paranoia and whining.
He was also asked if T.O.'s departure makes Romo and the locker room environment better.
"...Everybody has got good chemistry when you win. For all of us it's something we have to evaluate and understand. I don't want to look at it and say we are a better locker room. We got a lot of good football players. I do think that. We got to go show it. We got to stop talking about it."Chemistry isn't critical when you're winning. But when you face adversity, you need to be able to rely on your teammates. The Cowboys couldn't count on each other when their annual December collapse began last year.
Witten's 2008 numbers, 81 receptions for 952 yards and four touchdowns, were off his 2007 career highs. During a span of four weeks from week 8 to 12, Witten had only four receptions in four games. He broke his rib against the Buccaneers in week 8.
