Second Half Thread -- Cowboys vs. Eagles
by Rafael Vela on Oct 9, 2005 5:00 PM CDT
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Is the game on any internet radio station. Need a link please.
thanks
by kmckit on Oct 9, 2005 5:02 PM CDT reply actions
Kmckit, best I can tell you is nfl.com…scoreboard
by ManTab on Oct 9, 2005 5:03 PM CDT reply actions
I think we have to show the same intensity we came out wtih. I just hope Bill doesn’t force them to sit on this lead. We’ve got to see these guys again, and we need to let them know that the beatings stop here.
by Rob2 on Oct 9, 2005 5:04 PM CDT reply actions
thanks anyway. Hell living in Virginia and stuck with deadskins.
by kmckit on Oct 9, 2005 5:04 PM CDT reply actions
Keep the pressure on and go for the throat, don’t let up until we have 50 points on the board.
by JayDub on Oct 9, 2005 5:05 PM CDT reply actions
these guys are going to try to come back at us with a vengence
by MikeA on Oct 9, 2005 5:05 PM CDT reply actions
I dont expect the Chickens to have another 80 yard half, but I do expect them to have a low output IF the ’Boys secondary can keep making Owens invisible….and what about Westbrook, who is, in my opinion, one of the most seriously overated skill players in the league….the Chickens really seem to have a one-dimension offense…I think Big Willie knows it, and that is how the defense has game-planned.
by starfire on Oct 9, 2005 5:06 PM CDT reply actions
here’s a link for streaming audio.
http://www.khoy.org/
by Derrick on Oct 9, 2005 5:07 PM CDT reply actions
Try www.khoy.org/html/streaming.html I’m not listening now but did last year on this station.
by twelch on Oct 9, 2005 5:07 PM CDT reply actions
Nice containment by Ware on that 2nd down run. He has had problems this season in taking his pass rush upfield and allowing the RB to run inside him and around the end.
by Matt on Oct 9, 2005 5:08 PM CDT reply actions
Crayton has been fenomenal rturning kicks except for that crazy one at the 10…..
by ManTab on Oct 9, 2005 5:09 PM CDT reply actions
so far, so good. Let’s put some points on the board.
by Rob2 on Oct 9, 2005 5:09 PM CDT reply actions
3 and out….I really think these guys are cooked…..McNabb looks very bad
by ManTab on Oct 9, 2005 5:10 PM CDT reply actions
Derrick,
naw.. I know quite a few though..
naw.. I know quite a few though..I’m from California but grew up in the midwest
naw.. I know quite a few though..I’m from California but grew up in the midwestbeen a Cowboy fan for 32 years and counting
naw.. I know quite a few though..I’m from California but grew up in the midwestbeen a Cowboy fan for 32 years and countingI drive my friends nuts… I’m in 49er and Raider territory
by MikeA on Oct 9, 2005 5:10 PM CDT reply actions
If we could get a touchdown now, we could break McNabb’s spirit, at least for the moment. That might be all we need.
by Rob2 on Oct 9, 2005 5:10 PM CDT reply actions
Thomas is too slow… he doesn’t hit the hole quick
he kind of looks like George did last year to me
by MikeA on Oct 9, 2005 5:12 PM CDT reply actions
ooooooouchhhh…would’ve been awesome!!!!!!!!! damn
by ManTab on Oct 9, 2005 5:13 PM CDT reply actions
Glenn, you should of had that one, what a perfect throw
by Derrick on Oct 9, 2005 5:13 PM CDT reply actions
hold on to the ball Crayton.. he’s almost lost it twice
but great catch
by MikeA on Oct 9, 2005 5:14 PM CDT reply actions
Crayton, will you tuck the ball away, man, he’s fumble just waiting to happen
by Derrick on Oct 9, 2005 5:14 PM CDT reply actions
Great day for crayton…hell of a block by key!!! I’ve got a big texas smile on my face right now!
by Vegas Cowboy on Oct 9, 2005 5:14 PM CDT reply actions
But Thomas can pick up those blitzes better than TT…..if we score now….i dont see why we would need to risk JJ….hell, in the 4th I would even throw Henson or Romo in there if were leading by a lot
by ManTab on Oct 9, 2005 5:14 PM CDT reply actions
That really was a nice play by their DB. I thought that was a touchdown.
by Matt on Oct 9, 2005 5:16 PM CDT reply actions
That would be a great slap in the face to the Eagles…good D for once
by Vegas Cowboy on Oct 9, 2005 5:16 PM CDT reply actions
Cortez has been great since the Larry Allen incident
guess fear works sometimes
by MikeA on Oct 9, 2005 5:16 PM CDT reply actions
yes….3 more…not a TD, but as long as McCRapp keeps stinking and our D keeps the pressure on, that’s all it will take
by ManTab on Oct 9, 2005 5:17 PM CDT reply actions
I’ll take 3. Let’s get thee more. Or 7. ANything, just keep scoring.
by Rob2 on Oct 9, 2005 5:17 PM CDT reply actions
Let’s remember that it is McNabb and TO and Westbrook.
There is A LOT of football left.
by MikeA on Oct 9, 2005 5:18 PM CDT reply actions
I think this might be an opportunity to see what Romo can do in the 4th quarter, IF we keep doing what we’re doing. I gotta figure a Philly TD is on the way though.
by Rob2 on Oct 9, 2005 5:18 PM CDT reply actions
Mantab,
That would be just tooooooo much to ask for, wouldn’t it. If we were up big, Bill putting the backup to get some reps, could that happen???? I might have a stroke, if he gives into that.
by Derrick on Oct 9, 2005 5:18 PM CDT reply actions
I would love a deep pass to TO interceptd by Newman…oh man…and for him to spike the ball in the middle of the star….yes…..
by ManTab on Oct 9, 2005 5:19 PM CDT reply actions
Starfire has a good point. We’ve got to eat up the clock. If we do that well enough, this game could already be over.
by Rob2 on Oct 9, 2005 5:19 PM CDT reply actions
I don’t think we have to worry about T.O. at the star today.
by Rob2 on Oct 9, 2005 5:20 PM CDT reply actions
I say don’t put the back up QBs unless it’s 52 -3 in the final 2:00 minutes
they are not playing like the Eagles today.. but that could change this half..
lets hope not!!
by MikeA on Oct 9, 2005 5:21 PM CDT reply actions
Mike, our D is taking care of them pretty well……27 points is a good lead…get some pressure on them, get a turnover, and get this over with
by ManTab on Oct 9, 2005 5:21 PM CDT reply actions
this is already like the 4th time he throws the ball like that…the guy is really bad today
by ManTab on Oct 9, 2005 5:23 PM CDT reply actions
Dear Lord, the HOU/ATL game is about to go into the 17th.
by Matt on Oct 9, 2005 5:23 PM CDT reply actions
JJJJJJJJJAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! down boy
by ManTab on Oct 9, 2005 5:24 PM CDT reply actions
eat clock, but dont get conservative…. bombs to Crayton and Glenn should be coming every 3rd play or so….
by starfire on Oct 9, 2005 5:24 PM CDT reply actions
Does anyone remember the last time we had a 27 point lead??? Maybe when Aikman was taking snapps…Hell of a play roy…Nabb limps off the field!
by Vegas Cowboy on Oct 9, 2005 5:24 PM CDT reply actions
Oh GOD. This is better than anything I could have imagined.
by Rob2 on Oct 9, 2005 5:24 PM CDT reply actions
Brian Westbrook has given me 2 points on my fantasy team…Im loving it….
by ManTab on Oct 9, 2005 5:25 PM CDT reply actions
If I never get to see this version of the Cowboys again, I can go away happy that they did this against the iggles.
by Rob2 on Oct 9, 2005 5:26 PM CDT reply actions
We win this game, and we serve notice to the rest of the league. If we turn around and do the same to the Giants, look out.
by Rob2 on Oct 9, 2005 5:27 PM CDT reply actions
Thompson, 15 yard scramble. I can’t believe how fast he hit the hole and ran up on his blocking. That was almost a 77 yard touchdown.
by Matt on Oct 9, 2005 5:27 PM CDT reply actions
hell…does anyone remember the last time we had a double digit lead…other than redskins mnf game.
by Vegas Cowboy on Oct 9, 2005 5:28 PM CDT reply actions
I hate to say this but…..wouldn’t anybody have guessed this game was going to be exactly like this but the other way around?
by ManTab on Oct 9, 2005 5:29 PM CDT reply actions
Think Parcells is keeping him out to be safe.
by Vegas Cowboy on Oct 9, 2005 5:29 PM CDT reply actions
I think JJ tweeked a knee, is He is still limping abit on the sideline
by Derrick on Oct 9, 2005 5:30 PM CDT reply actions
Getting a little too consirvative…but I guess we don’t want to give them any shot at momentum
by Vegas Cowboy on Oct 9, 2005 5:31 PM CDT reply actions
I like how he lowered his shoulder and took on the defender on that run. Tyson Thompson is electric, and I think he might become the best running back on this team in the next two years. I love Julius and what he brings to the table, but Thompson’s potential looks deep. If Thompson did develop that much, it’d certainly be a nice problem to have around here.
But who knows, he might just be a flashy speedster in the Trung Canidate mold.
by Matt on Oct 9, 2005 5:31 PM CDT reply actions
Jim, JJ is jumping around on the sidelines…he looks like he’s trying to shake it off….he wont play if this lead stays like this (which is the smart thing to do)
by ManTab on Oct 9, 2005 5:31 PM CDT reply actions
Bledsoe should take out the entire Offensive line tomorrow night
for Ribs and Monday night Football lol
by MikeA on Oct 9, 2005 5:31 PM CDT reply actions
There’s another 8 yards or so. It doesn’t hurt that our O-line is really starting to maul their D-line. Thompson’s runs remind me a lot of some of Julius’ runs from last season. For the most part he’s really picking a hole and bursting through it.
by Matt on Oct 9, 2005 5:33 PM CDT reply actions
Lets get this 7 points,then let Romo warm up…….GO COWBOYS!
by sharkz on Oct 9, 2005 5:34 PM CDT reply actions
Oh, now that sucks. Eagles’ defense scores… I can’t blame Keyshawn too much, that was a hell of a hit.
by Matt on Oct 9, 2005 5:36 PM CDT reply actions
Nice to have a backup RB like TT….other teams can’t assume the ’Boys to be one-dimensional with JJ out….and when is the last time anyone remembers having this kind of quality depth at 2nd team RB?
by starfire on Oct 9, 2005 5:36 PM CDT reply actions
naw don’t worry about it…just a little bad luck…and a not so good throw
by Vegas Cowboy on Oct 9, 2005 5:37 PM CDT reply actions
yup, hit right on the ball, just a good play by Philly, the only one they had all day.
by Derrick on Oct 9, 2005 5:37 PM CDT reply actions
Okay guys. I do not like what I’m seeing right now. We’ve got to go right back at them and let em know that we are NOT backing down. This is why we need more points.
by Rob2 on Oct 9, 2005 5:37 PM CDT reply actions
yep just a good hit on the ball,we’ll be okay just stay aggressive
by sharkz on Oct 9, 2005 5:38 PM CDT reply actions
We’ve got to go back to Terry Glenn with another bomb! Stick it down their throats.
by Rob2 on Oct 9, 2005 5:38 PM CDT reply actions
we need to get another score…I dont want to suffer like that monday night…I wont survive if we dont win this one…
by ManTab on Oct 9, 2005 5:38 PM CDT reply actions
see?
all this talk about 2nd string Qbs and domination.. its not over yet.. we are dominating but they are only 3 td’s away from beating us
that KC game scares me, they scored on a int just like that in that game.. also the deadskins scored on us twice in two minutes..
Not to be pessimstic.. me, I just wont relax till it’s over
by MikeA on Oct 9, 2005 5:39 PM CDT reply actions
WE CANNOT FALL APART RIGHT NOW. Get it together. Fight after the game is necessary, but win now.
by Rob2 on Oct 9, 2005 5:42 PM CDT reply actions
Don’t worry about Key…heat of the battle kinda thing…he prob feel stupid on the play…even thou he shouldn’t…bill will do his work
by Vegas Cowboy on Oct 9, 2005 5:42 PM CDT reply actions
I won’t relax either until it’s a done deal. I’ve seen us fall apart too many times, and to teams a lot worse than the iggles.
by Rob2 on Oct 9, 2005 5:43 PM CDT reply actions
TT hasn’t shown me that he can take it one on one.. he has been tackled every time one on one. A back should be able to elude one on one at least 60% of the time. TT has terrific speed but I’m not sold yet
by MikeA on Oct 9, 2005 5:43 PM CDT reply actions
pass to Witten or Draw to TT…let’s get a First down and wind down the clock…..we need to get this game over with…I dont like whats going on
by ManTab on Oct 9, 2005 5:43 PM CDT reply actions
does anyone know why keyshawn was complaining? it was a powerful hit… don’t see how that could be anyone’s fault over there… it was just lucky that brown was there to pick it up
by onedawg on Oct 9, 2005 5:43 PM CDT reply actions
damn… i’m seeing our offense deflating like they’re running out of gas…. we’ve all seen this before
by onedawg on Oct 9, 2005 5:44 PM CDT reply actions
Is it just me, or do the Cowboys seem a little rattled right now? I still think we’ll win, but we have to play with the same sense or urgency wee’ve been playing with against everyone else, other than Washington..
by Rob2 on Oct 9, 2005 5:46 PM CDT reply actions
all we need for them is to take 4 minutes off the clock on every drive and for our D to come up BIG……please let’s not let this one get away…..
by ManTab on Oct 9, 2005 5:46 PM CDT reply actions
We’ve got to stick the dagger in their hearts right now. We need a big defensive play to reignite the offense.
by Rob2 on Oct 9, 2005 5:46 PM CDT reply actions
Bledsoe said a comment to KJ and KJ flew off the handle.. its all good with them now
by MikeA on Oct 9, 2005 5:47 PM CDT reply actions
the only people that seem really rattled right now is “you all”…relax, it’s been pretty unrealistic so far…we’re ok…
by kellya on Oct 9, 2005 5:47 PM CDT reply actions
I like the fact were getting TT some touches out there to get him some Game experience, thats what we need to see with some of these young guys. Philly made some adjustments on Defense too.
by Derrick on Oct 9, 2005 5:47 PM CDT reply actions
Cowboys not letting up!Let’s take this one to da houuuuuuuse!
by sharkz on Oct 9, 2005 5:50 PM CDT reply actions
Looks like the Boys are finally coming back!
by Jennifer Adams on Oct 9, 2005 5:50 PM CDT reply actions
I can’t believe I benched both bledsoe and glenn in fantasy…. I guess I didn’t have much faith in ’em after what happened at OAK
by onedawg on Oct 9, 2005 5:50 PM CDT reply actions
Our D is playing good football finally…
are the rookies finally adjusting to the speed of the NFL?
by MikeA on Oct 9, 2005 5:52 PM CDT reply actions
that will be over turned. Defesive player had his hane on TT back
by Derrick on Oct 9, 2005 5:54 PM CDT reply actions
Turnovers could ruin us..
they always do.. man this sucks
by MikeA on Oct 9, 2005 5:54 PM CDT reply actions
If we lose this challenge, we could be in some trouble.
by Rob2 on Oct 9, 2005 5:55 PM CDT reply actions
He WAS down, but I’ll feel better when I hear the ref say it.
by Rob2 on Oct 9, 2005 5:55 PM CDT reply actions
BP is really staying with the rookies even when they (almost) make mistakes
It is a good thing I think.. they will learn a lot faster from their mistakes..
by MikeA on Oct 9, 2005 5:59 PM CDT reply actions
Cowboys are just putting an old fashioned wooping on da Eagles,….I love it!
by sharkz on Oct 9, 2005 5:59 PM CDT reply actions
My friends here in Vegas were crazy when I said I was excited about getting bledsoe. But just give hime a decent line, which we have done, and watch out. I’m hopping we can build off this…you may say wait. But look at them; they gave up at the half…typical philly style.
by Vegas Cowboy on Oct 9, 2005 6:07 PM CDT reply actions
Where did we get this kicker from again??? LOL
by Vegas Cowboy on Oct 9, 2005 6:10 PM CDT reply actions
CORTEZ!!!!!!!!!!!!!There ya go bayby!!!!!!!!!!!!!!45 yarder!
by sharkz on Oct 9, 2005 6:10 PM CDT reply actions
HOW BOUT THEM COWBOYS. Doesn’t matter what the ickles do now. We’ve won the game!
by Rob2 on Oct 9, 2005 6:11 PM CDT reply actions
A nine minute plus drive to eat up the fourth quarter…solid…
by kellya on Oct 9, 2005 6:12 PM CDT reply actions
Well so far guys we’ve held the NO #1 offense in the NFL without a TD!
by sharkz on Oct 9, 2005 6:13 PM CDT reply actions
Think there’s still a confidence problem with Newman??? Think not. Nother 3 & out.
by Vegas Cowboy on Oct 9, 2005 6:14 PM CDT reply actions
next week will prove interesting..
any predictions? Eli Manning and company look pretty darn good…
by MikeA on Oct 9, 2005 6:17 PM CDT reply actions
First Texas dismantles OU, then the Cowboys manhandle the Eagles. This weekend was one of the best in recent memory.
by Matt on Oct 9, 2005 6:19 PM CDT reply actions
The NFC East is about to be a great division again. Philly has some company!
by Paul Young on Oct 9, 2005 6:19 PM CDT reply actions
our d takes care of brees, brunell, mcnabb, (at a wedding, couldnt see the oak game), but i think we will destroy eli…we bottle up lt, portis, and westbrook….i think we can hold down tiki…we just cant get beat deep, and we havnt so far in this game…ny doesnt have much of a chance….that’s my prediction…if our Off. carries over to next week, we could easily win by 3 tds.
by ba on Oct 9, 2005 6:22 PM CDT reply actions
Are we seeing the changing of the guard? Maybe. We’ll know better after next week. Anyway, CONGRATS to the boys and to the fans. Nice day. No, GREAT day!
by Rob2 on Oct 9, 2005 6:23 PM CDT reply actions
Hey right on Romo got a snap…to take a knee. But that’s nice. Thanks cowboys for a hell of a great game.
by Vegas Cowboy on Oct 9, 2005 6:26 PM CDT reply actions
After watching this. I’m starting to believe we CAN do anything. I just hope we keep it together.
by Rob2 on Oct 9, 2005 6:26 PM CDT reply actions
Not ONE touchdown for Philthy! No T.O. dance. No McNabb celebration. The only miscue was a defensive play. I like the sound of that. Now, we turn our attention to the Giants.
by Rob2 on Oct 9, 2005 6:28 PM CDT reply actions
TOTAL YARDS: DALLAS 465, CHICKENS 129……..Chickens 19 yards rushing….you dont win championships with that kind of running game!
by starfire on Oct 9, 2005 6:36 PM CDT reply actions
Amazing what you can do, when you start to call plays that fit your players; don’t insist on running the ball when it doesn’t work, and use a fullback on occasion! Amazing….
If BP’s “influence” on the gameplan hadn’t been so heavyhanded the first 4 games, they’d be 5 – 0 right now!
by Dale in Atlanta on Oct 9, 2005 6:57 PM CDT reply actions
Hi Everybody:
This concept of a football ass-kicking by your favorite professional football team. Oiler Troll is not familiar with it. It is fun, no?
Bledsoe and Keyshawn is a more even match, still you gotta the David/Goliath element of Allen and Cortez.
(What do you supposed happens when those two get to watch the game tape in front of the whole team. Will Parcells make them shake hands Beaver Cleaver style in front of everybody – Oiler Troll does not see BP putting up with that crap much longer).
In any event, that was a great win. McNabb dared them to blitz, and blitz they did.
OT
by Oiler Troll on Oct 9, 2005 7:11 PM CDT reply actions
Dale in Atlanta….. It could be 5-0 or as easily 1-4. Let the other games go & enjoy the hell out of this game. HOW ’BOUT THEM COWBOYS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by Dave on Oct 9, 2005 7:13 PM CDT reply actions
Hard to believe but Cortez accounted for 15 of our points!!!!
by sharkz on Oct 9, 2005 7:26 PM CDT reply actions
Don’t ya know they are PISSED in Philly!!!!!!!!Now THAT is how to call a game offensively!
by sharkz on Oct 9, 2005 7:27 PM CDT reply actions
Dale in Atlanta,
Parcells is not Nostrodamas. He can’t see into the future and tell what his team’s better tendencies are going to be before they develop. And neither can you. The staff adjusted to what they have and rather quickly too.
Be happy with the win.
by Rafael Vela on Oct 9, 2005 7:32 PM CDT reply actions
Rafael, did you notice a different game plan today? That is exactly what we needed to do…Glenn deep and THEN let Julius run it when we’re on top……that is what I was talking about during the week and that is what we need to do next week also…..we cant expect to win games being predicatble running JJ on 1st don all the time….just doesnt work
by ManTab on Oct 9, 2005 7:38 PM CDT reply actions
Parcells also made smart calls when to go for it on 4th and short
by MeDiuMRaRe on Oct 9, 2005 7:46 PM CDT reply actions
I live in Penn. hour from philly, surrounded by all these damn eagles, fans, I love my cowboys, told everybody we were gonna win today…I predicted by a field goal, was I wrong, hell of a game…hey everybody, D-A-L-L-A-S, DALLAS!!!
by NFL cowboys on Oct 9, 2005 7:47 PM CDT reply actions
I guess during the week I can’t get any respect from King Raf to warrant a response, but I said if the Cowboys score 20 they will win. This is the biggest win 10 years.
F$#@ Raf and F%#@ the Dallas media.
by mr. T on Oct 9, 2005 7:50 PM CDT reply actions
Bledsoe is playing great! I was skeptical at first cuz he got cut by Buffalo,but this guy is a stud!He’s on Pro-Bowl pace!
by sharkz on Oct 9, 2005 7:53 PM CDT reply actions
ManTab,
And did you notice how the Eagles were biting on play action fakes in the first quarter even when Jones only had one or two carries the entire game? Why is that? Because they have been running so stubbornly the first four games. And did you notice they pass blocked better? And run blocked better? And did just about everything better?
Hey, they threw deep early to Glenn in the San Diego game too. Two long bombs in the first half. Took a deep shot early to Crayton in the
San Francisco game too. The difference is that for the first time today they completed those passes.
They’re still going to run the ball and throw off of that. They may throw more earlier but they’ve thrown a lot more on first down than they’re given credit for. My point all along is that it’s not a matter of wild fluctations in play calling, but of execution. They executed a LOT better today, and that’s why the Eagles looked so whipped at halftime.
by Rafael Vela on Oct 9, 2005 7:56 PM CDT reply actions
Mr. T.,
Yes, this is the biggest win in ten years.
And while you’re at it, go $#%@ yourself.
by Rafael Vela on Oct 9, 2005 7:57 PM CDT reply actions
Raf..take a chill pill man, we won a good one today. Yes, execution was better, but you have to admit we let the dogs out today on offense and that was not the case against Washington and Oakland. Even today, we got conservative a bit early…thank god, Mcratt sucked and our D playe very well.
I am just saying that in this league, you have to be aggressive to win…crappy offense wont just do it (i’ll bet anyone here that Washington wont win more than 8 games…..)
by ManTab on Oct 9, 2005 8:03 PM CDT reply actions
Hey mantab, don’t tell anyone to take a chill pill when you are the one who who says f*&^ Raf or whoever..
by Dave on Oct 9, 2005 8:06 PM CDT reply actions
Man this was a great win! I just went onto a Philly blog and they were furious!!! lol We absolutely crushed them! I love it! GO COWBOYS!
by sharkz on Oct 9, 2005 8:14 PM CDT reply actions
It was Mr T….. who is not ManTab….read the messages before you point fingers…wake up
by ManTab on Oct 9, 2005 8:16 PM CDT reply actions
ManTab,
I’m chillin’ man. I’ve got a big smile on my face.
And no, you’ve never called me anything.
by Rafael Vela on Oct 9, 2005 8:16 PM CDT reply actions
washington…8?…six at best…
“Die, eagles, die…cant get your victory…”
D-A-L-L-A-S…ha, ha, cant wait for work tommorrow, of course it is my 1st day at a new job, all eagles fans there, cant wait till I tell em my team, should be fun…
I always liked Bledsoe, I said, if our line steps up, and our running game is decent, Bledsoe is gonna have a good year, our whole team has been more than expected, and Bledsoe is having a great year…watch out, here we come…
by NFL cowboys on Oct 9, 2005 8:16 PM CDT reply actions
you can go on ESPN NFL and vote for Sunday stud of the week….Bledsoe is one of the candidates!
by sharkz on Oct 9, 2005 8:19 PM CDT reply actions
http://www.sportsline.com/nfl/gamecenter/recap/NFL_20051009_PHI@DAL
Rafael, read this one…it sums up what we’ve been talking about here..
by ManTab on Oct 9, 2005 8:22 PM CDT reply actions
Rafael,
Once again, you’ve it! The sole difference in this game was execution.
Granted, this is only the second game I’ve seen live, but they were a balanced, ball-control team that simply executed brilliantly. Still saw some untimely calls (Allen), loose play from the rookies (TT has fumble issues) and crucial drops…but having said that…That was an inspiring performance. This is a VERY good offense. I’ve said it all year.
But the absolute turnaround for this team was the dominant physical presence this Defense and complete shutout of the Number 1 offense. That 4-2 is going to be a staple for this team. It matches their personality and talent. To wit:
- Best DL rotation in the league. Best Dallas has seen since the arrival of Haley, Maryland, Lett, Cassillas, Hennings, Jimmy Jones, and Tolbert.
- 3 very good DBs. Maybe even top-level. But they need all three to narrow the field and match up man. They are still developing their zone coverages.
- Roy Williams. This guy is a destructive force near the line. He’s a liability in deep coverage.
- And, most of all, a LB corps that is better in space and limited to the two best athletes of the group.
- Limit Ware to what he does best, right now…rush the passer.
This is a defining moment in the development of a new dynasty.
by Fighter15 on Oct 9, 2005 8:22 PM CDT reply actions
Just as I predicted, a cowboy’s blow out (or maybe not).
Wow what a victory!
by Randy on Oct 9, 2005 8:23 PM CDT reply actions
Fighter15, yes…excecution is key always….it is just easier to accomplish when you run things your opponent is not expecting…..which is exactly what we did the first qtr of the game…..they had 7 – 8 people blitzing and close to the line and we made them pay
by ManTab on Oct 9, 2005 8:27 PM CDT reply actions
Agreed, ManTab, but it was the pickup of the blitz that wasn’t there the past few weeks…catches being made and holes made for Julius.
The game plan was really nearly 50/50 on run/pass calls. Second half was nearly all running (and quite effectively I might add).
But let’s not mistake the previous four weeks as abysmal Offense. They’ve been very good at times. Had the ball in our hands for every last posession to win the games. They just put it together on every single drive.
by Fighter15 on Oct 9, 2005 8:33 PM CDT reply actions
all this is great, but I want to know obaout JJ. At the begining of the half, they said that he was fine, but didn’t put him back in…and he was having a hell of a game. I hope he is okay, and just sat out for “pre-cautionary” reasons, since we had a good lead. If anybody hears anything, please post. Can you imagine what he would have ended up with, if he was running through those holes in the second half instead of TT. Easily 150+!!!
This is the way we executed in the 90’s. We pounded a emmitt early in the game about 25% of the time, just to keep the d in check, and passed the rest. We would then jump to decent leads, ware the opposing D down, then emmitt would pick up most of this yards, starting about midway thru the 3rd quarter.
Don’t get me wrong, I am not saying we are as good as we were then…but we do have the tools to build our game plan the same way, and execute it effeciently.
If we stick to this type of philosophy, with little variations here and there, this could be the start of a successfull year, and years to come.
by Airtyme on Oct 9, 2005 8:38 PM CDT reply actions
fighter read the recaps on nfl, espn, and sportsline…….finally we come out with attitude!!!!!!!!!!
We played good offense against San Diego, and SF when we had to (to come back)…Washington was awful…like trying to win 6-0 or something and Raiders was bad too…..against Oakland we were to predictable….
by ManTab on Oct 9, 2005 8:39 PM CDT reply actions
well pretty much like i figured out, my 37-7 boys victory prediction was close enough. would have to say this has been the most dominating boys victory in a long long time.
by ken on Oct 9, 2005 8:48 PM CDT reply actions
ManTab,
I actually was just thinking about those other games. From what I saw in the Washington game, the offense was actually quite good. They just had a series of penalties and drops in the red zone that killed drives. But they looked fine the whole game.
Oakland was abysmal, except the second half (okay, fourth qtr) they looked good. Again, another series of penalties killed ’em in the red zone.
S.D., very good. S.F., very good. I think they’ve played well. Just not efficienty, til today. And they won’t be that good every week, but the tendencies of this offense show very good talent, great depth, and a very good QB. That’s a recipe for success, unless you burn it (i.e., penalties, turnovers, and drops).
by Fighter15 on Oct 9, 2005 8:54 PM CDT reply actions
Did anyone else notice the field position today?
Great ST and shutout D will do that for you. Makes it a lot easier to play Offense.
by Fighter15 on Oct 9, 2005 8:57 PM CDT reply actions
Eagles have to suffer this ass-whoopin thru their bye week!Gawd it’s gonna be brutile on the Philly blogs and talk show these next two weeks! GO COWBOYS! And let’s get ready for the Giants!
by sharkz on Oct 9, 2005 8:57 PM CDT reply actions
How bout dem COWBOYS?!!!!
Way to go BOYS mistake free football and we can beat anybody in our division and anybody in the league. Enough with the Bledsoe doubters……….he is for real. Block for him and this guy ate up the Eagles. Hope JJ is ok, he was on pace for another 150 yard game and I think Bill was going to give him the rock a lot in the 2nd half! This is HUGE for confidence and makes the Division all the tougher……………thanks Denver too! Glad we get them at home and not in Denver. Bring on Coughlin, Manning and Strahan…………..who’s got next? Let’s go BOYS!
by Jon on Oct 9, 2005 9:11 PM CDT reply actions
If anything this game puts the Ealges on notice that it’s not a “give me” game with us anymore.
My hat is off to Cortez. The guy rocked today. Gave the coaches a reason to be confident.
by Cash on Oct 9, 2005 9:20 PM CDT reply actions
Man, I hate the eagles almost as much as the redskins. That was just fun.
by josh on Oct 9, 2005 9:37 PM CDT reply actions
Raf,
I just got done F$#@ing myself. Can I get a little f$#%ing love next time? I still love you and respect your opinion more than most of the sorry ass media.
by mr. T on Oct 9, 2005 9:49 PM CDT reply actions
Cowboys bretheran……this win was HUGE and could possibly signal the changing of the guard in the NFC…we are starting to gel(remember that?) and have embarressed the Eagles and put the NFL on notice! It was like watching the Cowboys of the 90’s out there today!
by sharkz on Oct 9, 2005 10:39 PM CDT reply actions
Absolutely incredible. I haven’t seen the Cowboys be that dominant against a very good (albeit w/ a injured Mcnabb) team in some time. But no credit taken away b/c the same Mcnabb ripped apart the Chief’s D. Probally the most satisfying Cowboys win in the last 4 years. Don’t kill me for saying this, but lets not get TOO carried away. I’m with you guys, very happy to be a Cowboys fan right now. This is part of the brilliance we’ll see with a young team. I can’t help but to think about the way we played D against this team. It seemed eerily remiscent with the Vikings, where we seemed to play off of Owens and contain him as soon as he got the ball. I think credit goes to the secondary for this game. Not only did they contain Owens, they did not let one single big play happen. As much as we bash Keith Davis or Roy Williams in pass coverage, they had a solid game, with Roy doing what he does best…blitz and hit. The pass rush wasn’t simply there on certain plays, but with the secondary play today, they had a little more time to get to Mcnabb, which I think led to 2 sacks (definately not Ware’s though =D).
Again, don’t want to be negative, b/c today is a very good day. Good job again Boys, keep it up.
by Phil on Oct 9, 2005 10:43 PM CDT reply actions
Sorry, when I mean ‘pass rush’, I mean the push in the front 4. Aside from D-ware’s sack, I didn’t see much pressure from there 4 man front. This is just instant analysis, so looking back, it might not be the case….but seemed like the blitz was extremely effective and on the flip side, we were equally effective picking it up..Peteti doing a ridiculous job against Kearse. Wow..
by Phil on Oct 9, 2005 10:52 PM CDT reply actions
I saw something today that we have been really mising,I saw a Cowboys team that wasn’t intimitated and played with confidence,a “swagger” and cockiness that has been long comming!NO ONE could have beatin’ us today!
by sharkz on Oct 9, 2005 10:55 PM CDT reply actions
Mr. T.,
As George Patton said to the Russian general at the end of the movie, I salute you, from one SOB to another. Now let’s beat the Giants!
by Rafael Vela on Oct 9, 2005 11:26 PM CDT reply actions
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