We all remember back in 2001 when Drew Bledsoe went down with a chest injury and in came young stud Tom Brady. Brady came into the starting role with no experience except a few snaps in 2000, but Brady still went on to win the Super Bowl that year along with 2003 and 2004 for the New England Patriots. Brady hasn't missed a start ever since he replaced Bledsoe and as we watch Tony Romo take over the Cowboys, this could just be dejavu all over again for Drew Bledsoe. As Bledsoe was benched last week for his poor play against the Giants, Cowboy fans began to wonder if Jerry Jones was going to throw this year away and look ahead for next year . Well, tonight Cowboy fans should all be convinced that this year isn't a dud and in fact, is just beginning. Tonight against the Carolina Panthers, Tony Romo who replaced Bledsoe, completed 24 of 36 passes and threw a touchdown and interception while throwing for 270 yards to beat the Panthers 35-14, not bad for his first career start. The Cowboys look like a playoff contender with Romo on the field, but just one start won't give you respect in the NFL. In the next 3 games Romo will start by facing an important divisional game against the Redskins in Washington and then head west to Arizona, to face a rattled Cardinal team. As the Romo and the Cowboys return home they face a game that could shape their playoff contention, the Indianapolis Colts. If tonight showed us that this is the the Romo we will see for the rest of the year, then it won't matter who they are playing. The Cowboys are a brand new team and a brand new franchise under Tony Romo.