Cowboys - Texans Open Thread
by Rafael Vela on Aug 27, 2005 6:04 PM CDT
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For those watching, please keep the updates coming. Wish I could be watching.
by Cosby Sweater on Aug 27, 2005 6:44 PM CDT reply actions
cosby do you have direct tv??? if so on nfl network watch no huddle and you see some of the game.
by mike on Aug 27, 2005 6:50 PM CDT reply actions
nope…I wish Time Warner would get NFL network. I see they also replay the pre-season games…
by Cosby Sweater on Aug 27, 2005 6:56 PM CDT reply actions
all you guys need direct tv, only way to watch nfl.
by mike on Aug 27, 2005 7:00 PM CDT reply actions
Or live in San Antonio…..it’s on three channels here….lol
by sharkz on Aug 27, 2005 7:04 PM CDT reply actions
they should put these on pay per view. id pay to watch even preseason
by mike on Aug 27, 2005 7:04 PM CDT reply actions
im hoping an espn alternative will have it here but i dont think so
by mike on Aug 27, 2005 7:06 PM CDT reply actions
My apt building won’t let me get a dish and I’m stuck in NY watching Giants/Jets all season….arrrgghh…
by Cosby Sweater on Aug 27, 2005 7:12 PM CDT reply actions
yes it was, id be pissed if i was capers thats 3 penalties already for the texans
by mike on Aug 27, 2005 7:13 PM CDT reply actions
Present and Accounted for! I’m still digging around for radio stations I can possibly hear online.
by Big Jim on Aug 27, 2005 7:14 PM CDT reply actions
theyll prolly switch yep damnit. nfl network left the cowboys so sharkz keep us posted
by mike on Aug 27, 2005 7:15 PM CDT reply actions
3 penalties on the texans and i saw some pretty flagrant holds that weren’t called.
by theogt on Aug 27, 2005 7:15 PM CDT reply actions
damnit theres 2 espn alternatives they arent even using geton the damn ball espn and show the games…
by mike on Aug 27, 2005 7:16 PM CDT reply actions
Nothing impressive, but Davis getting his nose in there. That is nice to see.
by EricR on Aug 27, 2005 7:17 PM CDT reply actions
ware had some good pressure till glover had the holding call
by mike on Aug 27, 2005 7:18 PM CDT reply actions
who gave up the sack flozell?? how many yds for jj??
by mike on Aug 27, 2005 7:21 PM CDT reply actions
not sure who gave it up,looked like just over center to the right(Rivera)?
by sharkz on Aug 27, 2005 7:22 PM CDT reply actions
Texans have to punt,Ware almost gets to QB…..got in his face
by sharkz on Aug 27, 2005 7:24 PM CDT reply actions
flozell?? whats up with him? arizona ate him up too
by EricR on Aug 27, 2005 7:28 PM CDT reply actions
ohhh no, hope its nothing serious. out or stay in the game?
by mike on Aug 27, 2005 7:29 PM CDT reply actions
He limped off the field…doesn’t look real serious
by sharkz on Aug 27, 2005 7:30 PM CDT reply actions
still all the passes going underneath .. we aren’t going to see this offense at full throttle .. not this preseason
by EricR on Aug 27, 2005 7:32 PM CDT reply actions
why not? did you see t.o. & mcnabb last night?
by Cosby Sweater on Aug 27, 2005 7:34 PM CDT reply actions
thats what im saying…what if this is full throttle?
by Cosby Sweater on Aug 27, 2005 7:35 PM CDT reply actions
No internet radio. Oh well! I’m going to read the play by play on sportsline and get caught up. Be back in a minute.
by Big Jim on Aug 27, 2005 7:37 PM CDT reply actions
anybody have an nfl.com field pass membership they want to give out the password to?
by Cosby Sweater on Aug 27, 2005 7:40 PM CDT reply actions
lol i should get it but once the season starts i dont need it
by mike on Aug 27, 2005 7:41 PM CDT reply actions
yeah…if the free 1 week trial doesn’t require a credit card I might do it next week for the Jax game.
by Cosby Sweater on Aug 27, 2005 7:42 PM CDT reply actions
We had to punt,they run kick 20 yards,but get caught holding again…..
by sharkz on Aug 27, 2005 7:43 PM CDT reply actions
They run next play and we stuff them for yard loss
by sharkz on Aug 27, 2005 7:45 PM CDT reply actions
Roy Williams gets in scuffle and we get penalty….15 yarder….geez
by sharkz on Aug 27, 2005 7:46 PM CDT reply actions
ktsa isnt broadcasting it unless i just cant get it. i went to www.ktsa.com and you can stream it but nothing is happening
by mike on Aug 27, 2005 7:46 PM CDT reply actions
and yes rich he is helping people who cant watch it out
by mike on Aug 27, 2005 7:47 PM CDT reply actions
I think the NFL has cracked down on streaming radio broadcasts of games…they want your $$$
by Cosby Sweater on Aug 27, 2005 7:49 PM CDT reply actions
ok im streaming the 760 the ticket, but its a commercial right now
by mike on Aug 27, 2005 7:50 PM CDT reply actions
2nd and 3 houston at the dallas 46 ..end of 1st quarter
by EricR on Aug 27, 2005 7:50 PM CDT reply actions
you can get the play by play on cbs sportsline….
by Cosby Sweater on Aug 27, 2005 7:50 PM CDT reply actions
they are showing the !@#$ out of the dolphins game, but little of the cowboys game
by mike on Aug 27, 2005 7:50 PM CDT reply actions
Looks like KTKR works if you have window’s media player. If you have a mac like me, it’s SOL!
by Big Jim on Aug 27, 2005 7:52 PM CDT reply actions
Roy Williams tackle ball carrier behind the line
by sharkz on Aug 27, 2005 7:52 PM CDT reply actions
oh wow! nice…live free radio of the game
http://players.eonstreams.com/FastAim/Player/Player.php?PlayerID=106
by Cosby Sweater on Aug 27, 2005 7:52 PM CDT reply actions
sweet the 760 lnk worked im listening to it now ty sharkz
for all how want to listen to it ktkr760 in san antonio you can stream that, just search ktkr 760 and you can listen there
by mike on Aug 27, 2005 7:53 PM CDT reply actions
i have a mac to go to www.windowsmediaplayer.com and d/l version 9
by mike on Aug 27, 2005 7:54 PM CDT reply actions
NEWMAN’s confidence better be soaring!! Great PIC on ANDRE JOHNSON, no less!!
by rich on Aug 27, 2005 7:55 PM CDT reply actions
i hate to say this folks, but we look terrible tonight. recievers are still running wide open! and we cant stop the run. on offense, we look terrible everywhere. and F. adams looks terrible.
by don on Aug 27, 2005 7:56 PM CDT reply actions
its ok, get it out of your system now ill leave it alone till we play s.d. if we suck then im gonna be pissed
by mike on Aug 27, 2005 7:56 PM CDT reply actions
the broadcast goes in and out a lil bit but its streaning so…
by mike on Aug 27, 2005 7:58 PM CDT reply actions
“Get it out of out of our system??!!” we can’t just turn it on and off; if we suck tonight and next week, it’s gonna be a long year….
by rich on Aug 27, 2005 7:59 PM CDT reply actions
you know what i mean, by getting it out of your system, the false starts the holdings
by mike on Aug 27, 2005 8:00 PM CDT reply actions
have we thrown a damn ball more then 20 yd this preseason???
by mike on Aug 27, 2005 8:01 PM CDT reply actions
i get the feeling that LA and flo couldn’t care less about preseason
by theogt on Aug 27, 2005 8:01 PM CDT reply actions
I’ve actually seen Bledsoe look around at 2nd options… Payton making lousy play calls….
by rich on Aug 27, 2005 8:02 PM CDT reply actions
i’m giving the offense a pass, they just don’t seem to be trying to stretch the defense like they would in the regular season, but our base D look bad right now .. i don’t mind blitzing, but living with it, we will have to die with it too
by EricR on Aug 27, 2005 8:02 PM CDT reply actions
why play sooooooo conservative in pre-season? esp. when you don’t know how your passing game is?
by Cosby Sweater on Aug 27, 2005 8:02 PM CDT reply actions
agreed cosby at least take a couple shots downfield
by mike on Aug 27, 2005 8:03 PM CDT reply actions
Newman breaks it up, but a penalty, offsides on dallas…. ahhhh!!
by rich on Aug 27, 2005 8:05 PM CDT reply actions
Houston has it right, throws it DEEP, incomplete, but they’re trying….
hope we spread it around when we get it… unless bill’s trying to not “show much”. but i don’t agree with that if he is. we gotta see what we can do on offense. so far, looks like not much…
by rich on Aug 27, 2005 8:08 PM CDT reply actions
Only prob is listening to the homers on the streaming radio.
by AlanTdot on Aug 27, 2005 8:09 PM CDT reply actions
WARE on a power move!! Glover in on it, too!!
Think we’ll have another year like when our defense was awesome, but our offense sputtered all year?? Focus will be offense next year in the draft- stud WR and maybe a QB?? LIneman of course, maybe steal another Allen…
by rich on Aug 27, 2005 8:10 PM CDT reply actions
mike, no gain…but nfl.com is recording it as a sack
by theogt on Aug 27, 2005 8:11 PM CDT reply actions
It took us this long to get it going in Seatle. Let’s put a drive together and get a TD!
by Big Jim on Aug 27, 2005 8:11 PM CDT reply actions
defense not impressive, but not blitzing like last week either
by EricR on Aug 27, 2005 8:11 PM CDT reply actions
Eric ofcourse….Romo is a stud…….85 TD in college(albiet smaller school) but he is a winner…..
by sharkz on Aug 27, 2005 8:11 PM CDT reply actions
Bledsoe to glenn!!! That’s more like it, kinda high though…
by rich on Aug 27, 2005 8:12 PM CDT reply actions
I’m praying we go get Reggie Bush and make him a WR next draft.
by Cosby Sweater on Aug 27, 2005 8:12 PM CDT reply actions
Julius- nice run. we’ve established the pass, we can run now… time out, dallas.
by rich on Aug 27, 2005 8:14 PM CDT reply actions
Cowboys moving ball now,JJ nice run…on their 24 and timeout
by sharkz on Aug 27, 2005 8:15 PM CDT reply actions
nice to hear some cheers for the cowboys. go juice!
by Cosby Sweater on Aug 27, 2005 8:15 PM CDT reply actions
anyone know how long we’re keeping starters in tonight?
by theogt on Aug 27, 2005 8:15 PM CDT reply actions
??? they just said rivera is out and noll is in, i think
by mike on Aug 27, 2005 8:16 PM CDT reply actions
JUKIUS JONES!!! (Get it?) okay, sounds stupid when you actually say it- never mind….
by rich on Aug 27, 2005 8:16 PM CDT reply actions
and of course they showed 5 plays of the drive and went back to damn chiefs game….i swear im gonna move to dallas
by mike on Aug 27, 2005 8:19 PM CDT reply actions
Witten rocks. Wonder if we’re gonna take this long to “warm up” during the regualar season?
Bledsoe, 5 or 6 straight completions this drive….
JULIUS JONES!!!!!!!
by rich on Aug 27, 2005 8:19 PM CDT reply actions
theyll replay the dallas game tomorrow at 6 pm if anyone is interested
by mike on Aug 27, 2005 8:20 PM CDT reply actions
i tell you what…that julius jones might just be something.. ;)
by theogt on Aug 27, 2005 8:20 PM CDT reply actions
Jones was a track star in school?? makes sense, he’s sure got the speed, out ran eveybody….
THINK we got a kicker, too…
by rich on Aug 27, 2005 8:22 PM CDT reply actions
i heard the crowd start yelling when he took the handoff i knew he was going in…lol
by mike on Aug 27, 2005 8:22 PM CDT reply actions
what? horse collar? more like bs. excuses…
by Cosby Sweater on Aug 27, 2005 8:22 PM CDT reply actions
nice they just showed it, and of course switched the game away from the cowboys
by mike on Aug 27, 2005 8:23 PM CDT reply actions
HOuston just killing themselves with penalties… GO DEFENSE!!!! WANNA see another BIG HIT!!!
by rich on Aug 27, 2005 8:23 PM CDT reply actions
naw he did actually i just saw it, but yah i heard that lame excuse
by mike on Aug 27, 2005 8:24 PM CDT reply actions
NICE call by houston- wasn;t expecting a run here…
by rich on Aug 27, 2005 8:24 PM CDT reply actions
yah he kinda grabbed the collar and let go, he was reaching big time and jj was running away from him so he either let go because of the rule or he slipped out of his hand
by mike on Aug 27, 2005 8:25 PM CDT reply actions
AG and secondary looking great…shuting them down
by sharkz on Aug 27, 2005 8:26 PM CDT reply actions
between TD and 15 yard penalty…take the penalty.
by Cosby Sweater on Aug 27, 2005 8:26 PM CDT reply actions
wish ferguson was playing wanna see what its like to have him and spears in the mix as well. did anyone answer if spears is playing tonight???
by mike on Aug 27, 2005 8:26 PM CDT reply actions
that arron glen sure knows what he’s doin’.
Would Mcquarters have been a better fit though? Didn’t he kill on punt returns
DAT with the INT!!!!! WOW!!!!!
by rich on Aug 27, 2005 8:27 PM CDT reply actions
I think that’s a pretty lame rule though.
by Cosby Sweater on Aug 27, 2005 8:28 PM CDT reply actions
this defense creates turnovers like last years def never did, that outta make parcells happy
by nate on Aug 27, 2005 8:28 PM CDT reply actions
rw mcquarters is a good return guy but has nothing on ag as far as coverage goes. he takes ALOT of chances
by mike on Aug 27, 2005 8:29 PM CDT reply actions
DALLAS D!!! Hit by Williams, ball caught by DAT!!!!
Bledsoe to Crtayton!!!
FANs there are feel’n it!!! 36 yard pick up!!
time out!! SHOWING SOME AGGRESIVE PLAY!!!!
by rich on Aug 27, 2005 8:29 PM CDT reply actions
these texans homers are giving bledsoe alot of props on here
by mike on Aug 27, 2005 8:29 PM CDT reply actions
Looks like Crayton is the third reciever. Maybe a second in a year or two.
by Paul Young on Aug 27, 2005 8:31 PM CDT reply actions
exactly this defense is gonna be fine maybe after week 3 if the offense can score 20maybe 24 a game or so we will be fine i thinking, or hoping
by mike on Aug 27, 2005 8:32 PM CDT reply actions
cortez missed badly from prtty damn close, why didnt we spike it and let cortez set up????
by mike on Aug 27, 2005 8:33 PM CDT reply actions
DAMN CORTEZ MISS!!! too bad for him….
did n’t like that screen call at all!!!!
by rich on Aug 27, 2005 8:33 PM CDT reply actions
I don’t know by week three but the D’s future does look bright. Plus Spears and Furgeson will be back.
by Paul Young on Aug 27, 2005 8:33 PM CDT reply actions
well at least it showed we can deff move the ball. piss break
by mike on Aug 27, 2005 8:33 PM CDT reply actions
They were expecting a pass in the endzone!!! but with a screwn, no way you’re gonna punch it in, they drop on ya!! PLUS, you don’t stop the clock that way!!! hit a guy in the endzone or THROW IT AWAY!!!
Pretty basic stuff there!!!!
by rich on Aug 27, 2005 8:35 PM CDT reply actions
The Cowboys have been practicing getting the field goal unit on quickly in case of 4th down w/ no time outs in the final seconds of a game.
Maybe that’s what they were doing.
by Big Jim on Aug 27, 2005 8:35 PM CDT reply actions
Are they resting keyshawn? He’s been lost the whole preseason
by Paul Young on Aug 27, 2005 8:36 PM CDT reply actions
Never mind didn’t know it was 4th down.
If you’re getting the Broncos/Colts on CBS, they’re about to have their halftime report – i.e. Cowboy’s highlights.
by Big Jim on Aug 27, 2005 8:37 PM CDT reply actions
Hope cortez makes up for that- I’m pulling for him, but he’s gotta make those…
again, HORRIBLE CALL!!! screen wasn’t gonna stop the clock…
by rich on Aug 27, 2005 8:37 PM CDT reply actions
o ok my bad then i saw bledsoe trying to get everyone ready, im only seeing it for a few seconds at a time.
by mike on Aug 27, 2005 8:38 PM CDT reply actions
golf highlights on cbs…I’ve been watching espn news and haven’t seen anything yet.
by Cosby Sweater on Aug 27, 2005 8:41 PM CDT reply actions
Cowboys winning the yardage battle by 26 yards at halftime……
by sharkz on Aug 27, 2005 8:44 PM CDT reply actions
Bledsoe 11/15 for 113
Jones 10 for 50 and a TD
not bad
by Cosby Sweater on Aug 27, 2005 8:46 PM CDT reply actions
if bledsoe can sustain this kinda play, and the defense doesn’t crumble we could easily go 10-6.
by theogt on Aug 27, 2005 8:47 PM CDT reply actions
damn bledsoe needs to look for more than one freakn WR!!!! Throws itr away after lookn at just ONE GUY!!!!
by rich on Aug 27, 2005 8:50 PM CDT reply actions
run play on 3rd and 20???? yeah, that’s gonna work….
by rich on Aug 27, 2005 8:52 PM CDT reply actions
Anyone else tired of the Dolphis and bucs? they need to show more of the boys game
by Lou on Aug 27, 2005 8:53 PM CDT reply actions
i wish i could be tired of dolphins bucs…i don’t have nfl network
by Cosby Sweater on Aug 27, 2005 8:53 PM CDT reply actions
It seems they’ve been running on 3rd and long all preseason. What’s up with that? Field position Bill?
by Don S. on Aug 27, 2005 8:54 PM CDT reply actions
yeah, in the pre-season you really want to play not-to-lose. gotta get those wins. also, what does that say to the team? we don’t trust you to get a first down so much, that we won’t even risk it in the preseason.
by Cosby Sweater on Aug 27, 2005 8:56 PM CDT reply actions
petitte looked pretty good….definitely starter material.
by theogt on Aug 27, 2005 8:56 PM CDT reply actions
I hope we get to see Quincy Morgan the rest of the half. He says hes gunna show up, lets see it
by Lou on Aug 27, 2005 8:56 PM CDT reply actions
did anybody else see the houston LB grab J. Jones’ collar when he ran in for the TD??? Thought that was illegal.
GO GLOVER!!!
by rich on Aug 27, 2005 8:57 PM CDT reply actions
theogt
ty good to hear, sounds like texans are driving good now :(
by mike on Aug 27, 2005 8:57 PM CDT reply actions
rich
he let go right away, dont know if thats why they didnt call it
by mike on Aug 27, 2005 8:58 PM CDT reply actions
nfl network showing no love for the cowboys almost at all.
by mike on Aug 27, 2005 8:59 PM CDT reply actions
Glover and Ware and Williams, Henry and Newman playing well- damn D looks good. and we ain’t even seen CANTY OR SPEARS… BIG SMILE…
by rich on Aug 27, 2005 8:59 PM CDT reply actions
ware might get .5 sack… I’m glad he’s had some plays tonight. I didn’t want to have to right last week off as a fluke.
by theogt on Aug 27, 2005 9:00 PM CDT reply actions
Roy Williams destroys reciiever over the middle…..BAM!!!!!
by sharkz on Aug 27, 2005 9:00 PM CDT reply actions
hopefully when the chiefs go to halftime we will see the cowboys for more then 20 seconds
by mike on Aug 27, 2005 9:01 PM CDT reply actions
ware chased him to glover, no?
ROY!!! Nice hit.
OUR D is gonna make a lot of plays this year- I"M TALKING BIG HITS AND TAKEAWAYS!!! (if this game is any indication.)
more houston penalties… man, thought Capers had them more disciplined than this…
by rich on Aug 27, 2005 9:03 PM CDT reply actions
Yeah ill be watching that, anyone know how Rivera looked tonight?
by Lou on Aug 27, 2005 9:03 PM CDT reply actions
Ware had his Jersey,Singleton hit him from behind while Glover twisted his legs…..you make the call…..
by sharkz on Aug 27, 2005 9:03 PM CDT reply actions
Didn’t think Rivera played this evening. Wasn’t he held out again?
by Don S. on Aug 27, 2005 9:04 PM CDT reply actions
it might be smarter for nfl network to show all the games in smaller boxes at the same time so we can watch our team
by mike on Aug 27, 2005 9:05 PM CDT reply actions
naw i thought they said rivera played a lil in the first quarter
by mike on Aug 27, 2005 9:06 PM CDT reply actions
and we still have the first team offense in except jj
by mike on Aug 27, 2005 9:06 PM CDT reply actions
if the D can hold ‘em here, i’ll be impressed. but they can’t do it all, offense has to do it’s part. they disappeared again…
by rich on Aug 27, 2005 9:09 PM CDT reply actions
nice calls by houston. i likew the endzone passes back to back… wonder if they run on 3rd and long….
by rich on Aug 27, 2005 9:10 PM CDT reply actions
oh, that was 3rd down. guess they don’t…
7-3 dallas.
by rich on Aug 27, 2005 9:11 PM CDT reply actions
Rich, this has frustrated me about parcells for the past couple years…but I’m pretty sure he’s not gonna change anytime soon.
by theogt on Aug 27, 2005 9:11 PM CDT reply actions
ehhh thats ok 3 pts for the texans thus far, i can deal with that
by mike on Aug 27, 2005 9:11 PM CDT reply actions
Newman broke up and pass in the endzone on that drive. having a GREAT game!! Think Henry has made him better?
Can’t wait to see these guys up against TO and the eagles!!!
wonder if TO has done his last Dallas-Dis in Texas stadium?
YEAH, ROMO!!!
by rich on Aug 27, 2005 9:13 PM CDT reply actions
mike, i haven’t heard anything about ware…did see him limp a little though. But he continued playing.
by theogt on Aug 27, 2005 9:14 PM CDT reply actions
on punt coverage i think it was he hurt his leg but he was back in, i thought it was live coverage when i saw it
by mike on Aug 27, 2005 9:15 PM CDT reply actions
Crayton is working himself into a starting position in a couple years.
by theogt on Aug 27, 2005 9:17 PM CDT reply actions
this damn ridiculous of the nfl network, they show us very very little. and show us planty of miami
by mike on Aug 27, 2005 9:17 PM CDT reply actions
A lot of balls to Crayton. where is Morgan? Are they throwing to him? Is he getting open?
by AlanTdot on Aug 27, 2005 9:17 PM CDT reply actions
Thompson’s in?? where? only seen thomas…
THOMAS!! NICE RUN!
by rich on Aug 27, 2005 9:18 PM CDT reply actions
WE’RE POUNDING THE BALL!!! Need to throw a long one here soon>>>
by rich on Aug 27, 2005 9:19 PM CDT reply actions
A-Train looking good. Hes no Julius, but hes no Eddie George either.
by Lou on Aug 27, 2005 9:19 PM CDT reply actions
Update please…score possession, field position. Can’t get squat here in central Wisconsin.
by BlueCheese on Aug 27, 2005 9:20 PM CDT reply actions
ne one who said thomas wont make this team is crazy, hes looking good tonite
by nate on Aug 27, 2005 9:20 PM CDT reply actions
BABE just said that “BRYANT for morgan trade DOESN’T look great!!”
yeah!!! thaT’S WHAT I’M SAY’N!!!!!!
by rich on Aug 27, 2005 9:20 PM CDT reply actions
Morgan is DONE and Romo is taking the #2 position
by Paul Young on Aug 27, 2005 9:20 PM CDT reply actions
r u serious about morgan??? wtf cmon dude if your gonna talk at least back it up
by mike on Aug 27, 2005 9:21 PM CDT reply actions
play by play
http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/live/NFL_20050827_HOU@DAL
radio
http://players.eonstreams.com/FastAim/Player/Player.php?PlayerID=106
by Cosby Sweater on Aug 27, 2005 9:21 PM CDT reply actions
lou
having fun not watching the cowboys like me on nfl network???
by mike on Aug 27, 2005 9:22 PM CDT reply actions
ugly snap. FUGLY SNAP. NOT ON CORTEZ, THOUGH- ROMO…. NOT PRETTY.
by rich on Aug 27, 2005 9:22 PM CDT reply actions
Mike are you talking to me or about Morgan saying he is going to bring it?
by Paul Young on Aug 27, 2005 9:23 PM CDT reply actions
but its better than not hearing it at all…this is all i get in NY lol
by nate on Aug 27, 2005 9:23 PM CDT reply actions
we need a big play guy on offense. plain and simple. Defense can’t do it every time… but THAT SACK WAS DAMN NICE- SCOTT!!!
D LOOK’N GREAT!!!
by rich on Aug 27, 2005 9:24 PM CDT reply actions
SLOAN THOMAS!!! A STEAL A WR FOR HOUSTON. Hook ’em!!
by rich on Aug 27, 2005 9:25 PM CDT reply actions
Big pluses of the night:
- Pettiti’s play has been absolutely solid
- Secondary has been pretty darn good.
- Ware continues to look like a star
- JJ looking good.
- Bledsoe isn’t making mistakes..but he isn’t taking any risks…
by theogt on Aug 27, 2005 9:25 PM CDT reply actions
hOUSTON MOVING THE BALL.
we’re gonna have to score again to win this thing. gotta be on a role against san diego.
by rich on Aug 27, 2005 9:26 PM CDT reply actions
theogt
thats big though if bledsoe isnt making any mistakes
by mike on Aug 27, 2005 9:27 PM CDT reply actions
Another plus—holding Houston to 3 after that return. D looking good.
by cowboy bert on Aug 27, 2005 9:28 PM CDT reply actions
nate,
I’m not say’n sloan thomas is a probowler, smart-ass. just saying he’s gonna do something in this league, and he was a 7th rounder.
wish WE had him….
by rich on Aug 27, 2005 9:29 PM CDT reply actions
comparing this preseason with last dallas is a totally different team. not to mention we have 2-3 potential probowl starters not playing.
by theogt on Aug 27, 2005 9:29 PM CDT reply actions
rich i wasnt commenting on u, i was takling about how the houston announcers were talking him up
by nate on Aug 27, 2005 9:31 PM CDT reply actions
rich we have to listen to the game and have texans announcers, who are on his jock is what hes thinking i assume
by mike on Aug 27, 2005 9:31 PM CDT reply actions
DALLAS HOLDS!! gREAT BOUNCE!!! GREAT FIELD POSITION… NOW CAN WE DO SOMETHING??
by rich on Aug 27, 2005 9:31 PM CDT reply actions
KCE, Thornton just made a nice play defending a pass.
by cowboy bert on Aug 27, 2005 9:32 PM CDT reply actions
alright, alright. sorry guys… but yeah, he’s gonna be good, and that’s even cooler for those houston/texas longhorn fans….
by rich on Aug 27, 2005 9:32 PM CDT reply actions
cant wait till tomorrow night when i can watch the damn game
by mike on Aug 27, 2005 9:33 PM CDT reply actions
Thomas will be good, but I like the Cowboy’s 7th round receiver better.
by cowboy bert on Aug 27, 2005 9:34 PM CDT reply actions
showing thompson highlights from when he was in school on tv, outrunning everybody… we better keep him….
by rich on Aug 27, 2005 9:34 PM CDT reply actions
cowboys are 0 for 9 on third down!!!!! Aahhhhh!!!!!
by rich on Aug 27, 2005 9:35 PM CDT reply actions
didnt reggie swinton used to play for the cowboys?
by nate on Aug 27, 2005 9:36 PM CDT reply actions
ABOLUTELY HORRIBLE STAT!!!
we need a big time WR!! (and a qb who can find him…)
by rich on Aug 27, 2005 9:36 PM CDT reply actions
nate:
Yeah, he signed with Dallas in 2001 as a FA. He was traded to Detroit in 2003 and is now in Houston.
by Raul Villaronga on Aug 27, 2005 9:39 PM CDT reply actions
Thornton busts into backfield and drops running back for loss!!!
by sharkz on Aug 27, 2005 9:40 PM CDT reply actions
this douche bag on the radio is saying they came in with a vanilla defense and the cowboys came out to win the game, and we played them good and all this crap
by mike on Aug 27, 2005 9:40 PM CDT reply actions
if anything im gonna take out of the preseason is the t.o. we will be having some of those this year
by mike on Aug 27, 2005 9:41 PM CDT reply actions
Tony “TD Romo” throws to Copper at one yard line!!!
by sharkz on Aug 27, 2005 9:43 PM CDT reply actions
thompson got up big time, way over the top looked like sweetness a lil bit
by mike on Aug 27, 2005 9:43 PM CDT reply actions
who are these clowns on houston radio…thompson t.d.!…..
by kellya on Aug 27, 2005 9:43 PM CDT reply actions
wow i heard the touchdown like a minute after u guys posted it, the delay is horrible
by nate on Aug 27, 2005 9:44 PM CDT reply actions
bABE TALK’N ABOUT HOWE Bib money we payed on free agents who are not playing is a huge concern… how 30 somethings just don’t HEAL as quickly as those young guys. wonder if we made a mistake?
we’re playing well enough without them….
by rich on Aug 27, 2005 9:45 PM CDT reply actions
lol the radio is way behind, i saw it on nfl network they actually showed someting for once
by mike on Aug 27, 2005 9:45 PM CDT reply actions
i was reading “touchdown” before i ehard it on the radio
by nate on Aug 27, 2005 9:46 PM CDT reply actions
our Special Team Coverage doesn’t seem so good tonight.
by AlanTdot on Aug 27, 2005 9:48 PM CDT reply actions
wait…i remember swinton doing a backflip in dallas too
by nate on Aug 27, 2005 9:48 PM CDT reply actions
o well we are back on ofense now which is what i care aboiut right now
by mike on Aug 27, 2005 9:48 PM CDT reply actions
HOuston trys for 2 point conversion- no good!!! turned em back. it was swinton.
by rich on Aug 27, 2005 9:48 PM CDT reply actions
well, we get to see more dallas offense. might be good thing… unless henson comes in… but hey, we might get a 3rd down conversion!!!
by rich on Aug 27, 2005 9:49 PM CDT reply actions
wow just saw the failed conversion nice hit on that play, good stop
by mike on Aug 27, 2005 9:50 PM CDT reply actions
thompson caught it at the 2, ran to the 35!! fast kid!
by rich on Aug 27, 2005 9:50 PM CDT reply actions
2nd and nine. why is carson gonna make fullback? you guys think polite is out?? he had a good game Monday night, didn;’t he?
by rich on Aug 27, 2005 9:51 PM CDT reply actions
Who made the hit on the two point conversion attempt?
by BlueCheese on Aug 27, 2005 9:52 PM CDT reply actions
i think he played it fb for the td by thompson on the goal line
by mike on Aug 27, 2005 9:52 PM CDT reply actions
texans announcer: “unfortunately that s about as nice a throw you’re gonna see out of romo”
what an ass…
by theogt on Aug 27, 2005 9:53 PM CDT reply actions
thompson on a big run!! bounces to the outside!!!!!
by rich on Aug 27, 2005 9:53 PM CDT reply actions
alantdot, or sharkz
beriault not playing tongiht???
by mike on Aug 27, 2005 9:53 PM CDT reply actions
Thompson gettin funky!!!!!!! Go Dallas!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by sharkz on Aug 27, 2005 9:53 PM CDT reply actions
Parcells is abusing thompson. he’s banging him away, seeing if he can take it. the rest of the team thought Thopmson was a veteran, according to announcers.. ball on three…
by rich on Aug 27, 2005 9:55 PM CDT reply actions
they’ve had coady in…
thompson keeps making plays
by theogt on Aug 27, 2005 9:55 PM CDT reply actions
SIX STRAIGHT CARRIES FOR THOMPSON!!! TIMEOUT.
WE’LL BE BACK….
by rich on Aug 27, 2005 9:57 PM CDT reply actions
I don’t think Henson will ever start anywhere.
by Cosby Sweater on Aug 27, 2005 9:58 PM CDT reply actions
Beriault not playing because of injury? If he doesn’t make it out strong for the last week and the last game. He might not make the team.
by AlanTdot on Aug 27, 2005 9:58 PM CDT reply actions
Cosby Sweater,
I think you are right about Henson
by AlanTdot on Aug 27, 2005 9:59 PM CDT reply actions
good i would like to see morgan make it as well. he has experience and hes has speed, just needs better hands
by mike on Aug 27, 2005 10:00 PM CDT reply actions
OMG this announcer said the cowboys will be good…a compliment?
by nate on Aug 27, 2005 10:01 PM CDT reply actions
holy #$$%^ texans announcers giving the cowboys props saying we are gonna be real good this year
by mike on Aug 27, 2005 10:01 PM CDT reply actions
This reminds me of that Sunday night game against the Vikings when we drove in overtime to win – with Barry Switzer yelling, “Cory Flemming caught the ball!!!!!”
by Big Jim on Aug 27, 2005 10:02 PM CDT reply actions
“cowboys gonna be pretty good this year” houston radio…also, salisbury on NFL Live says dallas makes the playoffs..
by Cosby Sweater on Aug 27, 2005 10:02 PM CDT reply actions
If Berry-o’s problem is a “degenerative” knee condition he’s probably not even practice squad material.
by KCE on Aug 27, 2005 10:02 PM CDT reply actions
If Henson goes on the Practice squad will someone pluck him away? Do we care?
by AlanTdot on Aug 27, 2005 10:02 PM CDT reply actions
o hes material they are saying he might need some surgery, what they dont know if he needs it now or after the season. brett farve has a degenerative knee problem as well
by mike on Aug 27, 2005 10:03 PM CDT reply actions
I wouldn’t care. We need to draft a qb and big time receiver
by Cosby Sweater on Aug 27, 2005 10:04 PM CDT reply actions
KCE,
Have you seen the kid play he is defenatly 53-man roster material.
by Matt on Aug 27, 2005 10:04 PM CDT reply actions
Beriault BETTER make the freakn team!! Talk about heart!! we NEED players like him…
by rich on Aug 27, 2005 10:04 PM CDT reply actions
I want to be done with the former pro baseball player turned QB experiment.
by theogt on Aug 27, 2005 10:05 PM CDT reply actions
i honestly think in another year romo will be ready to start…i really like this kid
by nate on Aug 27, 2005 10:05 PM CDT reply actions
i 2nd that one theogt. jsut add henson to the list with carter and hutchinson
by nate on Aug 27, 2005 10:05 PM CDT reply actions
rich
exactly hes the type of player i want i know that, i bet he wanted to play tonight. hes the player who makes a big play when needed. he has ALOT of heart
by mike on Aug 27, 2005 10:06 PM CDT reply actions
Saw him last Monday night. Definitely deserves to wear #40. Just wonder if his knee(s) are suspect,,,not good for a rookie.
by KCE on Aug 27, 2005 10:06 PM CDT reply actions
carter was alot better then henson. henson is just not material to be a starter. im sure we will wait till next offseason and make sure but yah i would prolly not care 1 bit
by mike on Aug 27, 2005 10:07 PM CDT reply actions
I like Romo too. He looked real comfy last game. Henson looked like the game was going too fast for him.
by AlanTdot on Aug 27, 2005 10:07 PM CDT reply actions
mike and rich. I wouldn’t worry. He’s got a spot. They just want to allow him to take some time off to allow his injury to heal. No sense aggravating it.
by theogt on Aug 27, 2005 10:07 PM CDT reply actions
o carter was definetly better then henson no question there
by nate on Aug 27, 2005 10:08 PM CDT reply actions
COSBY SWEATER- I TOTALLY agree!!!
DRAFT A QB, WR. WR FIRST. wonder if we do SNEAK into the playoffs, will we have a good draft pick? mid teens?? WHOSE COMING OUT THIS YEAR AT WR OR QB???
by rich on Aug 27, 2005 10:08 PM CDT reply actions
wr is a must no question…mayb a qb but im telling ya romo is looking good
by nate on Aug 27, 2005 10:09 PM CDT reply actions
I don’t mind the botched FG’s. I can’t remember the last time the scoreboard said 28 next to the Cowboys name. Let’s punch this one in and go home!
by Big Jim on Aug 27, 2005 10:09 PM CDT reply actions
i hate to draft a qb such a risk id rather see us get brees if hes let go next year. then draft 2 wr, lb and o-line
by mike on Aug 27, 2005 10:10 PM CDT reply actions
I really want Reggie Bush…He could be amazing. He’s a Parcells kinda guy with the return abilities. I know he’s listed as a RB, but he can play WR, he would have to make that transition. He’s just a big play waiting to happen.
by Cosby Sweater on Aug 27, 2005 10:11 PM CDT reply actions
he might not look good in practice but in preseason games hes not bad at all. maybe hes ne of those people that might be a game type player is all
by mike on Aug 27, 2005 10:11 PM CDT reply actions
NATE, I agree. I see ROMO starting in a year, maybe not for us though… Trade?
Speaking of which, would we trade a running back of ours (Thompson, dare i say) for some high picks if we can???
THOUGHTS??
by rich on Aug 27, 2005 10:11 PM CDT reply actions
ty to all who kept the info coming in for the people who couldnt watch the game i appreciate it.
by mike on Aug 27, 2005 10:12 PM CDT reply actions
i dotn see a trade with romo, we wuldnt get a lot for him honestly, hes never really started ne games…dont think it wuld be worth it
by nate on Aug 27, 2005 10:12 PM CDT reply actions
you might get a 7th for thompson he looks good but again its preseason and he was undrafted
by mike on Aug 27, 2005 10:13 PM CDT reply actions
Yeah Mike I second that. Really nice of you guys to post like that. Thanks all.
by AlanTdot on Aug 27, 2005 10:13 PM CDT reply actions
whoever found this radio site and posted it for us i am forever in your debt
by nate on Aug 27, 2005 10:13 PM CDT reply actions
I’;m thinking we draft a QB, and ROMO starts while the younger guy gets used to the NFL… OR trade and let the young QB start, probably not though… bold move though…
by rich on Aug 27, 2005 10:13 PM CDT reply actions
that would be sharkz who posted the radio station
by mike on Aug 27, 2005 10:14 PM CDT reply actions
Ware is just fine,laughing and joking at end of game
by sharkz on Aug 27, 2005 10:14 PM CDT reply actions
see everybody back here for the Jax game?
by Cosby Sweater on Aug 27, 2005 10:14 PM CDT reply actions
not me…gonna have to go to a bar to see the game.
by theogt on Aug 27, 2005 10:14 PM CDT reply actions
I owe somebody a big thanks, whoever posted the KTKR radio stream,,,,I luv u man!
by KCE on Aug 27, 2005 10:15 PM CDT reply actions
ill be here thursday night again hopefully ill get to watch the damn game instead of listening to homers call it. they couldve been alot orse though
by mike on Aug 27, 2005 10:15 PM CDT reply actions
not bad for bledsoe romo very nice, i think henson is demoted to get the hell out of here
by mike on Aug 27, 2005 10:16 PM CDT reply actions
Governer’s cup, yeah, a texas thing. Where the hell are you guys anyway? oh, well-
if you’re a COWBOY FAN, you’re an honorary TEXAN.
Jaguars on THURSDAY!!!!
by rich on Aug 27, 2005 10:16 PM CDT reply actions
Parcells is grateful for the botched special teams plays—it will give him something to obsess about and yell at people about. The next draft pick is definitely an OLB to bookend Ware. Romo and Crayton look good, and have the potential to get better. Morgan was open at times, but rarely thrown to. Even the Houston TV announcers liked Romo’s play and Morgan’s catch. Roy Williams showed up. The O line blocked well. Bickerstaff played himself off the team by missing blocks. The team played tough, Parcells-style football. They are rounding into form.
by cowboy bert on Aug 27, 2005 10:17 PM CDT reply actions
petitti must have played well since noone was bashing him thats good, first units sounded like they looked good. d.ware had another good game, could this guy get double digit sacks??? glover had a good game, good pressure on the qb.
by mike on Aug 27, 2005 10:19 PM CDT reply actions
“… and that concludes our broadcast presentation….”
by rich on Aug 27, 2005 10:28 PM CDT reply actions
if all we need next year is another OLB and a QB……..we could trade picks and go after Leinhart……..or one of the kids from Texas A&M or Texas………or maybe get Phillip Rivers from SD or Matt Schuab from Atlanta……….those two kids are NFL QBs.
What is up with Henson. Did not even play. Is he in Parcells Doghouse? I wonder if Bill will let Drew rest in the next game and split time with Henson and Romo. It is disappointing that he is looking worse this year than last. Is it the reworking of his throwing motion? The kid was awesome and Michigan? Did a few years in pinstripes for Steinbrenner ruin him? Boys of summer……….I mean the Boys of Steriods………..baseball is for guys that can’t play football anyway!
by Jon on Aug 27, 2005 10:38 PM CDT reply actions
remember tongith was the showing of the starters and the people who are gonna be big contributors. id bet next thursday henson will see more time then the other 2, which in turns mean we will lose. id rather see us get brees or rivers then leinhart. draft olb 2 wr o-line and whatever is left at the top of your draft board. win 1-2 super bowls compete for a couple more get us some seperation from the forty whiners.
by mike on Aug 27, 2005 10:42 PM CDT reply actions
I agree Mike,next game will be a chance for the scrubs to play,Henson should get to play then cuz they don’t want to get the good players hurt
by sharkz on Aug 27, 2005 10:50 PM CDT reply actions
Mike, we think alike. the big picture- 5 Superbowls? Dallas should have more than anybody. and we’d have been in what, 10, 11 Superbowls? Hell, yeah… America’s team.
by rich on Aug 27, 2005 10:52 PM CDT reply actions
Did anyone else notice how much better the protection was once Rivera sat down and Noll came in?
by Cash on Aug 27, 2005 10:59 PM CDT reply actions
Reggie McNeal next year! Can run AND pass, unlike Vince One-trick-pony Young.
Go Cowboys
Go Aggies
by bluecheese on Aug 27, 2005 11:03 PM CDT reply actions
535 Responses, this has to be a record… I missed the whole thing, just in the moment I arrived, the game was over… Good game, as I’ve been reading for our OLine (they just gave 1 sack), for our QB’s (no mistakes), for Crayton, for our RB’s and for the whole Defense, especially that secondary. I haven’t read much from Polite, looked good? Good enough to keep a FB? Or 4 TE’s is the answer?
by Chandus on Aug 27, 2005 11:41 PM CDT reply actions
You mean the Reggie McNeal who had a lower completion percentage than Vince Young and had only 2 more passing touchdowns with 100 more pass attempts? The Reggie McNeal who was sacked almost three times for every time Young was sacked? Vince Young is handicapped by the fact that his offfensive coordinator has sa kindergartener’s grasp of football strategy.
by Matt on Aug 27, 2005 11:45 PM CDT reply actions
Matt,
How many tds/ints did each have? What were the qb ratings? Hey, Young is on a much better team, but you honestly can’t believe that he will be a better pro qb.
by bluecheese on Aug 28, 2005 12:23 AM CDT reply actions
Hi Everybody!
What – there is another game? I am still in Costa Rica but have not idea where the nearest brothel is. I guess I can ask this scary-looking woman standing here on the corner. Come tothink of it, she looks like she could fill in the Kicker spot as well.
Actually hanging in a small hotel in Costa Rica. Some ya-hoo and his buddy think the rest of us want to hear the two of them improvise on guitar and bongos. Consequently, I cannot watch the game. I hope all went well.
OT
by OilerTroll on Aug 28, 2005 2:16 AM CDT reply actions
Young will be a better whatever position he plays in the NFL than McNeal. The guy has papers.
by Cash on Aug 28, 2005 5:40 AM CDT reply actions
Cash,
Rivera didn’t play. Walter started at RG. But you are right that Noll had a much better game this time.
As for Vince Young, he’s still got the mechanics of a high school player. His delivery makes Drew Henson’s look good and his accuracy, especially on short passees, is nothing to shout about. He’s indecisive and his delivery is very slow. He’ll be a star in the NFL, but it won’t be at QB, unless a team has A LOT of patience. He should kick his OC because that guy will cost him a ton of money in the long run because he didn’t develop the kid. Come to think of it, Young could file a class action suit with Chris Simms, who’s failing his audition in Tampa.
by Rafael Vela on Aug 28, 2005 9:44 AM CDT reply actions
Cash & Rafael,
Yes, that was Walter who was replaced by Noll.
It might also be noteworthy that Gurode was in at center (replacing Johnson) when our offense picked up.
It looked to me like Petitti had an outstanding game. Haven’t reviewed the tape yet, though. What was impressive to me was that Petitti was playing through injuries. Tucker also seemed to handle himself well, in the second half.
by Mr. Bill on Aug 28, 2005 11:01 AM CDT reply actions
the bears are looking for another qb and if i remember right they were in contentin for henson and we got him, i wonder if theyd still be interested in him. maybe get a 6th or 7th out of him and cut our losses. bring in a veteran for 3rd and get a youngster next year. i just dont see henson becoming anything worth keeping. id like to say yah give him another year but enough is enough.
glad to hear about petitti, ill be watching the game tonight when they replay it.
noll played well which is good im sure hell see alot of reps thurnsday night as well.
by mike on Aug 28, 2005 11:16 AM CDT reply actions
For all the fans that did not get to see the game or only got to se pieces of it on the NFL network, they will be broadcasting the entire game tonight (August 28) around 7pm Eastern on the NFL network.
by Chauncey on Aug 28, 2005 11:35 AM CDT reply actions
I hear you, Mr. Bill.
Still have to watch the second half tape myself. I can say this:
— Dallas was pretty basic on both offense and defense;
— The Texans threw a lot of funky blitzes at them and the
offense DID improve on picking them up as the game
went on, first half at least;
for a team with a battered QB, the Texans do a lot of stupid
things, like running David Carr on numerous naked bootlegs.
That organization seems to have a deathwish. Carr right now
is following the same career path as Manning — Archie Manning.
by Rafael Vela on Aug 28, 2005 11:49 AM CDT reply actions
troy edwards was released fom the jags former first round wr. someone we take a look at or do we have enough at wr?
by mike on Aug 28, 2005 12:42 PM CDT reply actions
Arcie Manning could have been a great QB if he had gone to any other place except at NO. I saw him play late in his career at Minn and he was still pretty good- imagine if he had gone to a good franchise. Carr- what is it with Houston? Sooner or later he is going to get badly injured- and at the least all these hits he is taking now will shorten his career.
by Burmafrd on Aug 28, 2005 12:58 PM CDT reply actions
mike,
Henson’s base salaries, from 2005 through 2011, are guaranteed to the tune of $3.27 million. If he gets traded, that all accelerates immediately against this year’s cap. So, if we traded him to Chicago, we would be paying his salary to play for them for the next 7 years. If he gets cut, I believe (although I am not certain), only $305,000 of that would count this year, with the remainder hitting us next year.
The salaries are minimums, for the years of service, but there are seven years of them. All but a portion of the 2011 season are guaranteed.
Henson can void his contract after the 2007 season. If he does, though, the guaranteed salaries for those last 4 years disappear.
It would appear that Henson’s contract was set up so that no rash decisions would be made, before he had a chance to prove himself. A fortunate choice for Henson, and probably for the Cowboys.
I got this information from ‘AdamJT13’, a poster on several Cowboys forums. Anyone who knows Adam treats his comments as Gospel, when they concern contracts, the salary cap, and the CBA.
Some of this was confirmed by Mickey Spagnola in a recent article.
by Mr. Bill on Aug 28, 2005 1:58 PM CDT reply actions
Interesting tidbits on DMN.com today.
Mosley brings up Vollers again, saying he has a broken wrist and is wearing a cast, but won’t talk about the injury. I could not see the game, so I don’t know if he played.
by Big Jim on Aug 28, 2005 2:02 PM CDT reply actions
Looks like we’re set at 3rd string QB ’till 2011
by Big Jim on Aug 28, 2005 2:04 PM CDT reply actions
wtf there ha sto be a way to get rid of this numbskull
by mike on Aug 28, 2005 2:25 PM CDT reply actions
mike:
The guy just changed mechanics, a QB project usually takes time, and now he has to work with new mechanics, we do know that the guy has a good arm, he just needs to work on his recon skills and mechanics. I’d at least give him another year, if he’s just like this year, well, I’ll take the point that he won’t be capable of playing QB in the NFL.
by Chandus on Aug 28, 2005 4:33 PM CDT reply actions
Chandus Henson will never be the QB Romo is…..he has exceptional pocket awareness,quick release,great field vision,accurate under pressure,quick decisions……IMO he will be a starter soon…..I started saying this last year and everyone thought I was nuts,it was Henson was the greatest,in fact one blogger(darrel) had him going to the pro bowl.Henson couldn’t start at Florida State…..Romo is a polished young QB that will delight Cowboys fans for years to come…..
by sharkz on Aug 28, 2005 4:46 PM CDT reply actions
chandus
i understand that, i dont know i just wish we could dump him and his contract is all. i really dont think hell amount to much, we will see. i just see how romo is making improvements and henson really isnt. ill wait and see
by mike on Aug 28, 2005 4:53 PM CDT reply actions
naw its on in 15 minutes and ill be watching it then
by mike on Aug 28, 2005 5:42 PM CDT reply actions
im wanting to see all the big hits im reading alot about. roy mustve laid some wood to people in this game.
by mike on Aug 28, 2005 5:47 PM CDT reply actions
Anyone who was upset about letting go of ReShard Lee, he was released today by Buffalo.
by Lou on Aug 28, 2005 7:08 PM CDT reply actions
This was a decent test. The Texans expect to be a borderline playoff team this year, and spent a busy offseason themselves, upgrading speed and replacing older veterans with younger players. Johnson is widely viewed as a stud receiver, Davis is a two-time 1000 yard running back, and Carr is expected to become a great one, as he enters his 4th year. Buchanon and Robinson should be one of the better sets of corners in the league. The O line his been upgraded after all of the sacks it has allowed in past years. The defense is a 3-4 that has been a staple there since the team started. Dom Capers is a disciplined coach who fields disciplined teams.
So, what happened? Bledsoe outplayed Carr. The Dallas CBs outplayed the Houston CBs. Johnson was not a big factor. Dallas had the better running attack, with the Dallas starter and FA RB outplaying the Texanâ€â"¢s starter and 3rd round pick. The Dallas 3-4 looked more intimidating than Houstonâ€â"¢s. Dallasâ€â"¢s O line outplayed Houstonâ€â"¢s. Houston, with a QB completing 70% and no team turnovers in the preseason before the game, turned the ball over 3 times, all forced by the Dallas D, including two ints.
First, the positive. The refs signaled early that they would call a tight gameâ€â€Dallas adjusted before Houston did. Crowder made a nice catch. Romo looked like a solid #2â€â€far better than Banks, who is about league average as a #2, and who was once Dallasâ€â"¢s #2. Thompson solidified a roster spot. Petitti looked good enough, and the O line played well, even missing Rivera. Even without Ferguson, the Dallas D line was too much for Houston to handle very consistently, especially Gloverâ€â"¢s quickness, which disrupted much of what they were trying to do. I donâ€â"¢t know how many times Houston had 3rd and over 10 last night, but it seemed like a lot.
Now, the negative. Bickerstaff whiffed on blocks that killed 3rd down opportunities. James still did not seem to impact the game. Morgan was inconsistent again. The special teams sucked, although I suspect people Parcells judges to be borderline at making the team, at best, were largely manning them, trying to impress and given an opportunity to do so. They did not.
Over all, this was impressive. Wins and losses in preseason mean very little, but progress means a lot. This looks like a completely different team from the one seen against AZ two weeks ago.
by cowboy bert on Aug 28, 2005 8:41 PM CDT reply actions
Rafael,
I was sure I saw Rivera in the game to start. Anyway, as far as Vince Young goes, I certainly know he can’t pass worth a lick, but I’m not so sure he has to.
by Cash on Aug 28, 2005 8:45 PM CDT reply actions
cowboy burt,
Good stuff!
While I am worried about the special-teams performance, the worst breakdowns came in the second half, when, I am sure, there were people out there who won’t be on this team when the regular season starts.
by Mr. Bill on Aug 28, 2005 9:14 PM CDT reply actions
Cash,
What you saw was Al Johnson starting the game at center. He wears #52 and when tugged closely to the body can be mistaken for #62. A couple of times, I thought it looked like #68.
by Joe on Aug 28, 2005 11:45 PM CDT reply actions
Cash,
Name one predominantly running QB who has won consistently in the NFL?
Vince Young has mega-talent, but unless aliens invade his body and turn
him into Johnny Unitas Jr. this year, his future will probably be as a WR.
Just like Matt Jones.
by Rafael Vela on Aug 29, 2005 8:59 AM CDT reply actions
Raf,
I thought we were talking about Vine Young as college QB. Nowhere have I stated Vince Young will be a successful starting QB in the NFL. I was only refering to this college season. And the list of successful running QBs in college is a lengthy one.
But to name a couple of running QB’s that have had success in the NFL look no further than Randal Cunningham and Mike Vick. The both win/have won due in large part to their running skills.
by Cash on Aug 29, 2005 9:30 AM CDT reply actions
Cash:
A big part of Vick winning some last year has more to do with the lack of competition in the NFC, when they played the AFC we saw some reality and expect some more reality doses this year with a healthier Carolina and a better rounded Minnesota (as in better Defensively and without Moss).
by Chandus on Aug 29, 2005 2:52 PM CDT reply actions
Chandus, with Vick Atlanta makes the playoffs, without him they don’t. Last year wasn’t his first trip to the playoffs.
by Cash on Aug 29, 2005 4:45 PM CDT reply actions
Of course, Doug Johnson isn’t another RB, they just had 2 RB’s that year.
by Chandus on Aug 29, 2005 8:16 PM CDT reply actions
Cash,
Pardon me, but I thought you were referring to Young’s pro prospects. My bad.
As for Cunningham and Vick, yes, they did some winning. But Cunningham never took his team deep in the playoffs. Vick wreaks havoc with his legs, but you notice that when he’s faced really good defenses (and the NFC has been woefully short on them of late) he gets stuffed. Tampa Bay owns him. And so did the Eagles last year. One of the amazing parts of the KC Joyner book is that he mentions Vick as one of the most overrated players in the game. Because his runs skills are so good he hasn’t put the work in on his passing game. And his passing skills are medioce. He’s not accurate and he throws everything 200 miles an hour, no matter what the route.
It’s up to him whether he becomes the next Steve Young. He’s got the skills, but until he become a passer who can run, he’s not a top tier QB.
by Rafael Vela on Aug 29, 2005 8:50 PM CDT reply actions
Cash,
Pardon me, but I thought you were referring to Young’s pro prospects. My bad.
As for Cunningham and Vick, yes, they did some winning. But Cunningham never took his team deep in the playoffs. Vick wreaks havoc with his legs, but you notice that when he’s faced really good defenses (and the NFC has been woefully short on them of late) he gets stuffed. Tampa Bay owns him. And so did the Eagles last year. One of the amazing parts of the KC Joyner book is that he mentions Vick as one of the most overrated players in the game. Because his runs skills are so good he hasn’t put the work in on his passing game. And his passing skills are medioce. He’s not accurate and he throws everything 200 miles an hour, no matter what the route.
It’s up to him whether he becomes the next Steve Young. He’s got the skills, but until he become a passer who can run, he’s not a top tier QB.
by Rafael Vela on Aug 29, 2005 8:50 PM CDT reply actions
Raf,
Cunningham took the Vikings to the NFC champinoship game, but I know you are refering to his Eagles days when he didn’t have moss to heave the ball to.
KC Joyner criticisez Vick because he wrote a book on the passing game. Whatever Vicks skill set is, it gets results. I don’t care what it takes to get the ball into the endzone as long as it gets there. If the defense is right and you get more turnovers than you give up the QB only needs to make 2-3 good plays a game to win. Are there 3 better runners on a team than Vick, Dunn, and Duckett?
by Cash on Aug 30, 2005 12:07 AM CDT reply actions
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