Coaches corner

By TIMES STAFF WRITER
Published November 24, 2006

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The Bucs' Jon Gruden

On the secondary problems:

"There were a number of things that happened. We had a guy fall down one time. I really don't want to get into those things, but (Tony) Romo was able to escape a couple of times. We didn't get enough pressure. They have a lot of gifted receivers, and they ripped us today."

On playing three games in 11 days:

"Yeah, (injuries are) a factor. We are missing a number of players. It's never been done before, and why don't you think it has never been done? It's hard."

On upcoming road games in Pittsburgh and Cleveland:

"We get to play the world champions next, on the road, in cold weather. You know how much we like to play in cold weather. We could have a hell of a run in cold weather. We get to try it in Cleveland. Every snap that we line up is a chance for someone to get better."

On Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo:

"I thought it was (Troy Aikman) out there. He is a fine quarterback."

 

The Cowboys' Bill Parcells

On Tony Romo tying a club record with five TD passes:

"I am impressed with the fact that he didn't turn the ball over and he is managing the game well, and that is what he's supposed to do. I think he's a football guy and he's interested in playing well. We've got a ways to go here so put the anointing oil away."

On whether they went after Juran Bolden because he was injured:

"I looked at him closely in warmups and I was really kind of surprised to see him out there, but no, he looked like he was functional. We didn't make a point to do it. I don't know if that's how it turned out."

On Tony Romo's performance:

"You guys look at him like a rookie and I'm not. I am not trying to find anything negative. I really am not."