The Tape Puts Life into a Dull Game

Jerry Jones mentioned that Drew Bledsoe got his bell rung in the first half. Perhaps he was having a bad day, or seeing stars……other than on the helmets of recievers. Bill and Payton had to know this and probably decided to give a heavy dose of the running game in the 4th. Why let the QB seeing stars throw many passes. He was obviously not having a good day…….whatever the reason…..let him just drive the bus for a day.

rafael,
another great analysis. the throwback to witten wasnt that bad of a pass, witten should have made the catch.
agree the zebras took way too much time way too often, who could get into a rythym under those circumstances?
the question now is, are you an optimist or a realist? you definitely dont seem to be a pessimist. either one is fine as long as you are consistent. here’s hoping the future proves you correct.

Jarhead,

I’m still leaning towards picking Denver in my pre-game writeup, but it’s a much harder call now that I get to watch the game at my pace.

rafael,
they have struggled a little on the road. You have to figure plummer is due to throw a pick or two soon. We are now in a position where a loss is not a disaster. The remaining contenders in the NFC, with the exception of Seattle, have tough schedules so we have some fudge factor.
I cant help but think of two years ago where the fins came in on T-day and clobberred us, but if we continue to play such strong defense we can beat denver. either way, enjoy your turkey day.

That loss is figuring into my thinking. The Cowboys played better against Chicago last year, but they were so badly prepared in ‘03 it was clear Parcells didn’t understand Thanksgiving Day games. I don’t know how much of last year is due to the fact that he prepared better or that the ‘04 Bears were terrible. We’ll find out in two days.

we will. overall, we’ll find out alot more a week from sunday evening.

Raf,

I dont know about the team not being prepared for the Miami game two years ago, more I think the teams defense was shown for the fraud that they were.I’m with you on this weeks game, I give the edge to Denver, we certainly cant afford to turnover the ball or get behind early. Our pass rush has seemed to have disapeared, hopefully that turns around this week.The key to this game is to stop the run, if we get an early lead an stop the run to make them one dimentional, plummer might get exposed for what he has always been, an interception waiting to happen overated Qb.

With Crayton coming back in December, JJ back into the fray, and Henry just about 100%, we are in good stead as far as the injury situation is concerned. True, we don’t have Adams, yet, Tucker is doing the job.

On the other side, Petitti just did not seem to get his feet moving well enough to redirect the rush from the DE. However, you have to admit that his intensity was there and interestingly enough, the ‘Boys have become a right or left side running team instead of left only. That’s got to make it tough for opposing Ds to prepare for that type of potential.

On the goal line stand against Detroit, it appeared that we ran the same play (or at least the point of attack was the same) on all three plays. Was Payton setting the Lions up for something later in the game? The goal line was not the place to do that I would think.

I’m hoping this is one of those Parcell’s wins. All in all you have to be impressed with our record. Just 3 months prior who would have thought the Igglets at the bottom in the NFC East. As Jimmy Johnson used to say, “I just won’t an ugly win”.

Rafael, I like the new look.

I’d love to jump on the ‘Plummer is due for a bad game, and will throw picks’ bandwagon, but there is nothing in his game this year (and I still have trouble believing this!) to suggest that he will falter and lose the game or hand it to us.

The Cowboys will have to beat the Broncos as not too many 8-2 teams beat themselves on National TV.

Big game. Tough tough opponent.

This – perhaps more than the following weeks Giants game – will tell a lot about where these young Lions are at.

…and by Lions i don’t mean the Detroit Lions that we just disposed of, I mean lions as in valiant, aggressive, competitors

Rafael. I noticed that you still have the other site up and running. Are you planning on keeping both? I like this new one much better. This is an awesome site for Cowboy Fans. Thanks for all your hardwork and dedication.

I remember the Dolphins’ coaches and their big WR (his name escapes me and I’m too buzzed to search the internet for it) saying the week before and immediately after that the Cowboys’ D was as suspect a pass D as they’d ever seen, and they knew they could get keep on Mario Edwards and exploit T New. And lordamighty did they ever.
That loss was a case of the Cowboys walking into a really terrible matchup of a strong deep passing attack vs a very weak deep pass defense.

I Think Dallas D Matches up well against Denver O. Denver loves to run the ball. They use the run to set up the pass. I Think Anderson/Bell are a Good combo, but we handled Tomlinson and Alexzander,so I think we can handle them.

Right, I think this game is winable. All we need is to play 500 ball for the rest of the season and the Boys are in the Playoffs (Tournament).

I’d love to see the mail man come to my place with a letter saying that I’ve gotta pay another $300.00+ for 2 more playoff games that may or may not take place in Dallas. ….

Haven’t seen that letter in a while….That’s a good day!!!

This game makes me nervous, I think that’s a Loss in the ‘Boys way, I just think that the Defense hasn’t responded well to the change of pace that another good back brings, you just need to see the Philly and SF games were Westbrook/Gordon and Barlow/Gore reached good numbers, then you realize that this tandem is ways much better.

“I remember the Dolphinsâ€â"¢ coaches and their big WR (his name escapes me”
Maybe Oronde Gadsden? Or Chris Chambers?
Cowboys will beat the Broncos.

I agree with Chandus. This game really makes me nervous. It’s going to tell us something about this team we really don’t know yet. What are they going to do with a monster team in their faces? Denver has got a banger in Anderson, and we have struggled at times with that kind of back. If we’re not hitting on all aspects of the game, we could be in trouble. If we are, then we take a HUGE step toward becoming an elite team. Very few people expected this team to be where it is right now. Getting past Denver puts us in that “elite” category. I see us as a year away from taking that step, but I’d love an early present. I know this team CAN do it, but WILL they?

These are Bill’s handpicked guys, who were breaking down Denver tape by Sunday afternoon. This week is too short to put in anything new, especially for Denver. Dallas will be prepared. Breaks are much nicer after beating good teams than after losing at home before a crucial division road game.

This should be a good, old-fashioned, Parcells-ball, beat-the-other-team-up-running-the-ball, who-wants-it-worse football game, where the crowd yells itself hoarse.

Dallas wins—it all points that way.

From your lips to God’s ears, Bert.

Rafael,

The Detroit’s game tape may be promising, but take another look at the Philly game. The Boys were very vulnerable to the left side of the defense. Fujita just wasn’t getting it done. I know I have speculated that Burnett is still not 100%, but he may have to be a warrior if Dallas is to have a shot on Turkey Day.

Speaking of Thanksgiving …. all enjoy!! .. and .. Lets go Cowboys!!

Am leaving from Kansas tomorrow to see the game, go Cowboys

Cowboy Bert,

I don’t know. We would all like to ground it and pound it against everyone, but Denver is much more vulnerable against the pass. If the Boys have scouted Denver well, then look for a bunch of 1st down passes to keep them off balanced. .. This is also a team that the screen play can go a long way, because they pin their ears back and rush on 3rd down and long.

I don’t want to burst anyones bubble but Denver is my Superbowl pick. Denver actually can play defence.I rather we were playing the Colts or Cincy. Not that we can’t beat Denver, we can, but we must bring our “A” game. We have to re-enact our home “philly” game. Get these guys down and then turn the d-line loose on the “QB”. I think a conserative game plan plays into Denver’s strengths. Our D-line, when they can forget about run responsibilities, can flat wear a QB out. Need I remind our faithful that McNabb decided to call it quits after the Dallas game. If we can beat Denver, the best team in the AFC, our stock goes way up. If we lose, we don’t have to hang our heads as long as we give them a good, competitive game—-

Rob2,

I agree with that last statement of your, ’we know they Can beat the Broncos, but Will they?

As always Rafael, great analysis. I do believe that the Miami game was a matter of BP not being used to our T-Day games. Every source I have read leads me to believe that he has adjusted. If we can stop the run we will win. The Philly game and our atrocious run D in it may turn out to be a blessing in disguise. By exposing our weaknesses, it gave BP a chance to make adjustments and kick people in the ass. Let’s hope it’s been ironed out. If the Detroit game can be used as a sign it appears to be. If we win this game we will be “elite” and also be in the drivers seat for the rest of the season. Rafael is right, the playoffs start tomorrow. I also echo the sentiments of other posters. This ’Boys team CAN beat the Broncos and win the division, but WILL they? It might be a year too early for many of our young,key players.

GO COWBOYS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Alan,

We go into tomorrow with hope in our hearts buddy. We’ll find out soon enouth. Silverblood made an intersting point about a conservative game plan. I couldn’t agree more. If we go in there playing to not lose, then we will do just that, lose. We’ve got to go in and attack. We have to dictate the game, not let them dictate it for us.

Gotta run for now guys. Happy thanksgiving to all, and I’ll catch up with you guys after the game.

I think we will win this one. That may be me being optimistic but BP can get his guys up for this. I’m also looking at this if we lose BP will turn that into a positive as well. With some heavy ammo to work his guys over with for 10 days. The Boys don’t want to hear about how they aren’t at the elite level for nearly 2 weeks while prepping for the Giants. BP will wear them out win or lose but I expect a sell-out effort from the team.

Pete-have a safe trip- I drove from Wichita to every game(except preseason) for 5 years. Watch out for the troopers. They will be heavy as will traffic.

TO will be playing for the Cowboys in the playoffs this year.

The early reports are that the arbitrator will reduce his suspension and the Eagles will cut him b/c they don’t want him around as a distraction.

And if you read King’s MMQB this week and saw that quote from Jerry you know what he’s going to do.

I’m pro the move. Parcells can handle him and the Franchise has been doing this for decades. Makes us an instant legit SB contender.

BTW- I don’t think anybody appreciates the ties to Wichita State for both Jimmy Johnson and Bill Parcells like I do. I also chaffe at the spelling of Wichita State on the Cowboys website profile of BP.

Joey2zs
Chambers said TNew was just fast and didn’t know what to do and Edwards holds. He was right because til that point nobody tested TNew. I think that was part of the reason it seemed he took a step backwards last year. You need to get tested to get better. He wasn’t as good as people think his rookie year and he wasn’t as bad as people think last year.

Chandus
The D hast responded well to the change of pace back. SF game was a long time ago and the Philly they were not ready for Philly to run because they haven’t been running. SF game was the worst game for the D. The D is not giving up many points the most is 24 point in two different games. This game comes down to our offense, do they put up points and do they turn it over. Our offense can’t give Denver a short field to work with and expect the D to hold every time. Our D hasn’t had a bad game since SF, so what happens when they do have a bad game? Is the offense going to be there to help out?

Just say no to TO. We are already paying Catchless Price half a million per reception. That’s all we need is another “brilliant” Jerry J football move. We are fine as is!

Rob in NYC
Now that is a scary possibility. If Parcels can’t handle Antonio Bryant why are we are gonna pick up a T.O.? I don’t think Parcels would put up with his B.S. for more than 1 practise-and he would be right! But he did wonders for Philly!

Witten looked like a clumsy idiot on that pass he dropped I don’t think drew threw a bad ball Jason had to stretch for it a bit but if he had more than an ounce of athleticism in his body he would’ve caught it…. That play was horrible I don’t know if he just jumped early and miss timed it or what but not pretty, he’s a great route runner but I think his vertical leaves much to be desired…

Hi Everyone – Lots of good points here as always.

One thing I think I’ve noticed about our diminishing pass rush is that it seems we rarely stunt. Every pass rush looks to me like we run four guys right at them and try to win one-on-one battles. Don’t you think Zimmer ought to be more creative with the rush?

Rob in NYC- I heard on the radio this week that Jerry is kinda cooling his comments on TO.
…..I don’t think that Dallas needs TO. Plus if you get TO it’s for the rest of the season and them he’ll be up for hire.
…Like the Redskins did with Deion for one year. We don’t need a hired gun. I don’t think the Cowboys are primed for a Superbowl run this year.
…So why waste the time on TO. Plus we already have 4 solid recievers and witih Witten that makes 5.
…..Remember the Eagles weren’t world beaters when he played this year…

two things:
- listening to the detroit radio call of the game for a while, they were saying that the cowboys o-line was chop blocking. any evidence of this by those who watched the game?
- did the cowboys possibly strip down the game plan to ‘unwrap’ new plays (if there are any at this point in the season) against denver?

Joey 2zs,

Chambers exposed the corners all right, but Parcells also had the team practicing in full pads that short week. I remember watching Darren Woodson and noticing how slow he looked. They were dead legged. I think it was a combination of both factors.

EricR,

Yes, I did notice how Fujita was being turned inside out by McNabb’s bootlegs. And Denver runs them a lot more than Philly does. That really concerns me. But you misunderstand me. My concern before I watched the tape was that Denver would beat them soundly, for some of the reasons you mentioned. Now, I think it’s going to be close and competitive, though I still give Denver a slight edge, partly because that LOLB position is not getting any production from either Fujita or Burnett.

Jason Whitlock on ESPN’s website “page 2” is predicting a shutout by the broncos D and saying it will be a surprise if its a denver win by less than 2 TDs.
Post that on the board at Valley Ranch and lets see what happens.

Raf
Tnew just wasn’t as good as people thought his rookie year that game was really the first time a team went after him and they beat him all day. I’m glad they beat him that game and last year because now he is better player for it. This D hasn’t lost a game for us yet. My concerns is when will this offense step up. I can see it now if this D has a bad game you guys are going to be all over them. We haven’t lost a game when we put up more than 13 points yet.

Karma,

There is a huge difference between T.O. now and Deion then. Owens is easily one of the game’s best players, and Sanders was on the down side of his career.

Jarhead,
Heartfelt thanks for that info from a former doggie. It was more than enough to get me fired up!

Hey Cowboy Fans,

It is true the players decide the outcome on the field on game day, but the coaching is key ! Having the right game plan in place for your opponent & having your players ready to go is 40% of how many games you win. you cannot find me any professional team that does not have great athletes. It`s knowing what type of players fit into what types of positions best. BP just almost built an entire defense in less than 1 year ranked 5th in the league after 10 games. To me thats remarkable !!!
He will have them ready for Denver on Thursday. The will have the right game plan , all they have to do is execute.
I believe this will be a close game maybe a field goal will decide it.
All I know is Jerry Jones made the best possible move he could of made in bringing BP here.
Hands down the best coach in the league.

Rafael,

All I am saying is that Philly (the better of the two teams) ran right at Fujita and had very good production. Now the Boys face Denver, one of the best running teams in the NFL. Fujita’s play against the run in that game really concerns me. I would have to expect to see more Burnett .. but the question remains is he 100%?

Eric,
I echo and see your concerns about Fujita. Anytime we spend 2 draft picks on a guy I want to see him do well. I am also disapointed. BP will figure something out, even if it means a foot up Fujita’s ass.

Raf, How do you think that the Boys can handle the cut blockining scheme that the Broncos are notorious for using?

EricR this is true but I still don’t think that TO is a good fit….just heard on EPSN radio that the Eagles won and they can keep him off the field for the rest of the year

yes Virgina….There is a God!!!!

Thanks to Jarheads Warning Order, which was more than enough to get me pissed, I just read Whitlocks BS on pg 2 at espn.com. NOW I AM SORE WROTHED! WHAT AN ASS AND IGNORAMUS! We should burn this MO-FO in effigy. I hope our D-Line shoves the “ponies” cut-blocking schemes so far up their butts that it will tickle their left eyeballs and they won’t have any comprehension why they are farting shockwaves.

GO COWBOYS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

T.O’s four game suspension was upheld today by the arbitrator and it was also was ruled the Eagles have the right to suspend T.O for the year. This is a complete vistory for Andy Ried and the Eagle organization. How do you like drew Rosenhaus now T.O.
LOOKS GOOD ON YOU T.O

HEH HEH HEH. Sit and rot TO.

Aside from slagging the cowboys, whitlock makes a couple of interesting points regarding the T.O. situation in Philly. Such as Why Haven’t more Eagles Players stood up and Said TO you can’t talk to McNabb like that!!

Since TO will now be under contract with the chickenheads for the rest of the season, JERRY J CANNOT ENTERTAIN ANY STUPID FANTASIES OF SIGNING HIM THIS YEAR! What a relief!

THE COWBOYS SHOULD GET TERREL OWENS FOR THE REST OF THIS YEAR THINK OF THIS COMBO OF A 4 RECIVER SET TERRY (G),(KEY)JOHNSON,(P)PRICE,PATRICK CRAYTON THROUGH IN WITTEN THATS A VERY HARD MATCH-UP OF SIZE AND SPEED.HOW MANY TEAMS HAVE A GOOD ENOUGH SECONDARY TO COMPETE WITH THAT NOW ADD T.O. TO THE PITCURE. T.O., (KEY)JOHNSON AND JASON (W) AND TERRY GLENN A THIRD DOWN& 10 WOULD BE AN AUTOMATIC FIRST DOWN THE COWBOYS NEED THIS I WANT ANOTHER RING WERE IS THE OLD BIG SPENDING J.J. LAST TIME I REMBER WHEN HE WENT BIG IN THE SEASON IT WAS DEION PRIME-TIME SANDERS FOR 35MIL. AND THAT WAS THEIR LAST CAMPIONSHIP 95 WHAT ABOUT 05 WHY CAN’T WE TAKE THE SAME SUPERBOWL RISK WE DID 10 YEARS AGO IT COULD ONLY HURT US THIS SEASON IF HE SIGN A 1 YEAR DEAL. AND THE POSITIVE IT COULD BE A RING SO BP OR JJ PLEASE HELP

HOW BOUT? THEM COWBOYS

DOES ANYONE KNOW WHAT IT COST TO AQUIRE SCOTT FUJITA DO THE COWBOYS HAVE ALL OF THERE DRAFT PICS NEXT YEAR

they gave up a 5th or 6th rounder…..or maybe it was both to Philly I think for Chris Canty……..i don’t know what they gave up for Fujita.

irv/sta/man smith,
I guess you dont understand that T.O wont be playing for the eagles or anyone else this year, The Eagles won their case, T.O will be placed on the deactive list after his suspension ends this week, so The cowboys or any other team cant sign him, he’s done for the year, period.

Well finally we can put a period on the T.O. subject, at least for this year. His best move this off-season would be to fire that idiot he calls an agent!!

Owens’ leagacy:
1.) Great football player.
2.) Almost miraculous recovery to not only play in last season’s Super Bowl, but the fenom was the best player on the field!
3.) Unpresidented self promoter. We Cowboys fans may not like the “mocking of the star”, but Owens got his face and his ultra ego he calls “T.O.” all over ESPN highlight reels.
4.) Owens had the heart of the fans in Philadelphia, and he had every NFL coach drop jawed and big eyed at his effort to come back last year. He was at the pinnicle of what could have been a legandary career. .. With one stupid move the house came falling down. Drew (Rosen)house that is!

.. If Owens can go back to doing what made him great, which is playing football, then I hope the best for him. He needs to ask himself one question: Am I better off now, then when I was without Rosenhouse? .. That answer is a resounding NO!!

It may be my opinion but the NFL is best with their superstars in uniform. Competition and athletism is what makes the NFL awesome!! Did you all see Brandon Loyd’s catches the past few weeks!! That is what makes football great! The NFL will miss “T.O.”.

A message to him:

GET RID OF THAT IDIOT ROSENHOUSE!! YOU ARE THE BEST SELF PROMOTER IN MAJOR LEAGUE SPORTS!! YOU DON’T NEED HIM!! WHAT YOU NEED TO DO IS PLAY FOOTBALL!! DO THAT AND YOU CAN BE GREAT AGAIN!! LEAVE THAT OTHER JUNK TO THE MIKE TYSONS OF THE WORLD!! … FROM ONE FAN PULLING FOR YOU!!

boys27-bronco`s13, do you really fear anderson as a runner that much?he was 4th string last yr and not given that much chance even to make thew team this yr,their passing game lelie is hurt and struggling the other wideout makes the boys wideouts look young by comparison and their defense is full of excowboys that could`nt stick with the browns.

Our receivers get separation and do not drop passes. What else can you ask?

Bledsoe has to get the ball out faster and BP has to allow him to throw on all downs, not just 3rd and long. TO does not solve either problem. I suspect BP is happy with our passing production as long as we are winning.

When we have to pass we have trouble because WE ARE NOT A PASSING TEAM!

I personally think the boys will win 24-10. I think Denver is over-rated, & has 2 wr’s that r going to be completely shut down. I have watched a few Broncos games this yr & have not seen anything at all that tells me the boys will not be able to shut down their run offense either. I am glad Denver thinks they have a chance, but on Thanksgiving, in BIG “D”….no way

You want some stats on Denver? Out of 181 first downs given up by the Broncos, 119 of them were allowed via the pass. They are 28th against the pass, and their best corner may not play. They only have 17 sacks. So Sean Payton should come out passing a lot on first down. Let the passing game open up the running game. Then in big situations were Denver looks to pressure Bledsoe with blitzes, look for the screen plays and draw plays .. None-the-less the Broncos are vulnerable to good passing attacks, and don’t be suprised to see Parcells open up with a bunch of 3 WR sets instead of Dallas’ traditional 2 TE, 2 WR set.

I heard that Julius is out for tomorrow’s game. Any ideas as to wht? I heard it on the Ticket Sports radio this am driving in from Waco.

I also heard that Ware was benched because he lost contain 14 time last week.

The Broncos have been playing with a lead for most of the season so I am not surprised that they have a lot of passing yards against them.

They get the lead and slowly run you to death.

The donkeys have yet to win on the road this year… and certainly won’t in Dallas they lost to Miami and NYG on the road their only two losses…

the broncos won at Jacksonville and at Oakland. They beat both teams soundly. no one should expect an easy game tomorrow.

The Jerk…

Can’t seem to confirm what you heard on the radio this am. There’s nothing anywhere on the net that would indicate it. Frankly, it may have been a joke or someone’s perverted sense of humor playing on the growing fan base of the ’Boys.

jk-sf…

A few threads back I made a similar comment about the lack of line stunts for the D. No response from anyone on it. Perhaps the conservative approach to this is best for now with the rooks developing. However, another thought might just be that it is a ruse that has been deliberately set-up for more sophisticated line play in the playoffs. Remember, we’ve been nicked at LB and stunts open up a vulnerability that the LBs have to cover. Interesting point though.

Digger O’dell,

The jerk is just another spammer that comes in and writes a bunch of dribble, just ignore them.

cowboys should come in with incredible intensity that they usually have on t-day, and i think they will be allright, tough D and i think payton might have a few surprises for them..go boys!

This will be the toughest challenge for Big ‘D’. Plummer seems to have cured his pension for Interceptions..(of course he isnt playing from 3 td’s down like he did in Tempe.) Handing it off 35 times a game will help most guys cut down on turn overs. Parcells loves to pound it over and over again… Look for a couple of play action passes and deep shots to Peerless or Terry. Champ is banged up… Lynch is still very aggressive.. He is suseptable to play action. My pick would be to see Witten have 9 or so catches or Peerless to have a deep ball caught for 6! Final score..
Dallas 31
Denver 21

One little quirk I noticed – Denver haven’t played a single game on turf this year – think that makes a difference?

Denver’s away record + the thanksgiving edge + its about time for a Plumme “brain explosion”…

Boys 24 Broncs 17

The Broncos aren’t as good as people make them out to be. They are 2-2 on the road and were blown out by a sorry Miami team, even if it was only week 1.

They melted down the stretch against the Giants. They’re coming to Big D in a Nationally televised game. Plummer will make some mistakes in this game. He’s played well all year, but the law of averages says he’s coming down to earth today.

Champ Bailey is hobbled, Bell has a bruised chest and they have a couple of Dallas cast-offs on their D-line. Don’t think they won’t be a bit jittery coming back to Dallas.

Our defense has kept us in every game this year, and have gotten better with every game. They will have a huge game, and our offense will awaken.

We will serve notice to the league, and manhandle Denver.
Cowboys – 31 Broncos – 17

Go Cowboys!

Right on..They stink on the road this year. Man, that stadium is going to be rockin today.

 Can’t wait to get there. Maybe Plummer will have some NFC East and uck it up. I think he’s only won one time in Dallas. We all remember that one..

Anyway happy Turkey day everyone…and if your driving to the game travel safe!!!

… I think Demarcus Ware is going to have another coming out party when he faces the Broncos today…
…..Mark that…..

1paniolo,
 and everybody forgetting that the Broncos are the TOUGHEST team the Cowboys have played this year,

PLEASE REMEMBER the Broncos are not weak on the road – they won @ Jacksonville, and @ oakland, they are 8 AND FRICKEN 2!!!

What does BP say? You are what your record says you are.

Champ Bailey is hurt? Anthony Henry is Hurt!

Tatum Bell has a lingering Chest injury?
Everybody is nursing something by game 11.

I’d love for Plummer to go all Tempe and start heaving up picks but he hasn’t done it since labor day and there isn’t any reason to think he will do it now besides blind homerism.

I just want the Cowboys to play to their potential and strike down perhaps the best team in the league.

But folks, it ain’t gonna be easy……

its gonna be easy, broncos wanna run stretch out the game the boys can wait them out, but if we lose to this team then were not as good as i hope we are, how many of the defense are excowboys that could stick with the browns???nuff sed

I’ve got Denver as the best team in the NFL, right now. But that’s not to say the ‘Boys won’t win.

Denver had an amazing brain fart in Week 1, but since, have won 8 of 9 and should have won vs. G-Men except for a Skins-like improbable comeback.

They will run effectively vs. our Defense. Expect 125+. But that would be OK.

It’s about points. How effective will our Red Zone D be. No long bombs and we will hold them to FGs. BP hinted at the extra prep they’ve been doing in practice and it has paid off handsomely.

And just as important is our ability to punch the ball in. We’ll get plenty of rushing yards. 125+. But can we get a few deep shots or some break away runs?

Either way, it’ll come down to long drives, limited number of posessions, and whomever makes the big play.

Believe it or not, the Cowboys make bigger plays. Better deep speed and better Defensive backs.

During the game, no need to fret over the Donkey’s running the ball effectively. That will NOT be the game determinate. Big plays will be.

Just to clear things up from the Jerk’s c omments. I did reference that point yesterday but it was meant to be funny. Sorry if I upset the die hard fans. The fact is that JJ is strong, but Jerry Jones needs a brain transplant for cutting Barber Tyson Thompson this morning for conduct detremental to the team. The guy rushed for 550 yards in one high school game so he has to be great.

Right?

We will show what the real benefit is to being a donkey this afternoon you bunch of hicks from big D.

The Jerk, George Dunham, Donkey Dong,

I’m sorry you don’t have a family or anyone that cares about you during this holiday, but please do yourself a favor, go away.

Raul,
please blast these fools!

Adams is a big loss. Drew has developed “happy feet” since his loss and Price has not been able to show what he is worth because they have to keep extra protection for Drews backside. When we try to go three wide the pocket collapses fast. I do not think Craton’s return is going to be a big plus unless Tucker improves.

I’d be ok with TO signing a 1 year contract. He seems to be able to behave himself for that long. That would allow us to get a good prosect from the draft to replacce Glen in 07.

AlanTdot,

You guessed it. The Jerk,George and Donkey Kong are all the same guy. Must suck when it’s Thanksgiving and there’s nobody to sit at the kid’s table with you. Whoever you are son, you’re a loser. Go eat turkey and let the grownups talk football.

(God help him if he’s an adult!)

We get these types in on a regular basis. Think they’re funny. This one will be booted in short order.

Randy,

I think Crayton is better at getting yards after he catches the ball.

Well, folks, we’re just hours away from our “playoff run” when the game starts. As we all anticipate, let’s just keep the positive vibes going for 1) a win, 2) no serious injuries, and 3) sole ownership of 1st place in the NFC East.

Do you folks realize that this year’s ‘Boys is a "shouldn’t team"? Example, they “shouldn’t” have beaten SD at SD in their 1st game, “shouldn’t” have lost to the Skins, “shouldn’t” have beaten the Iggles twice, “shouldn’t” have lost to Seattle, and, probably most significantly, “shouldn’t” be in first place in the NFC East with changing D schemes, the injuries, and the starting rookies. Interesting thought…

the very short week for Denver plus traveling to Dallas has what effect?
Denver should be very predictable and will rely on executing better. Denver would have game planned Dallas much earlier so how much can Dallas change? Much more on defense. Look for defensive schemes that Denver hasn’t schemed for.
But that also means that Denver will likely be prepared to stop Dallas running game Predict Dallas will rely more on passing game than run

Like Dallas in this

AlanTdot,
Thank you for injecting some common sense. We CAN win, but as BP said “you are what your record is”! We might not win. Whatever happens, it won’t be easy. GO COWBOYS!

So sorry for all you TO lovers. NO-ONE can sign him now! HA HA! Poor Jerry J. He’ll be eating his outrageously expensive free range turkey from Italy (God forbid he eats the same pedestrian Butterball et al turkey as the rest of us, THATS RIGHT!), and lamenting; “Why won’t BP and the fans let me make any more ‘brilliant’ football decisions like signing TO?” TunaMan ain’t perfect, but I respect his balls for telling Jerry to sit down and shut-up!

I hope T-Day is good for all of you! Amen!

AlanTdot

I wasn’t suggesting that Price is as good as Craton. My point was that regardless of who our third reciever is, he will not get alot of action if Dallas has to keep extra protection in for Drew.

I think Craton is going to be a great player for Dallas for a long time. But I do not see a him getting to his pre injury level till both tackle positions are shored up.

Raul you are not only an impressive mediator but a dictator as well. If all you want on this site is a b unch of patato chip eatin homers then name the site homerville instead of hickville and associates.

The cowpokes are strong this year this much is true…but the winner of this year’s super bowl won’’t be wearing blue.

Go Cardinals.

AlanTdot,

Nothin’ wrong with being a homer. Been a homer for 35 years, so why stop now. If it wasn’t for homerism, I wouldn’t be a fanatic!

Go Cowboys!!!!

Cowboys 27
ponies 24
another nailbiter and Billy Cundiff tops hi record last week with the game winner this week just to make up for the games our previous kicker couldn’t deliver …
GO COWBOYS!!!

Thank you Raf once again.

The Donkey fans are still sore because Harvey Martin, Too Tall Randy “Manster” White, Thomas “Hollywood” Henderson, and the rest of the Doomsday Defense kicked Orange Crush in the groin in Super Bowl XII.

Oh, and who could forget the diving catch at the goal line by Butch Johnson, or the TD pass that Robert Newhouse threw to Golden Richards?

Yeah baby, more of the same today! Dallas will win big! Turkey legs to our Defense!

Jesse in NY ;
Thank you for showing us some class.

Will

Silverblood,

It’s ok to pick the ponies for the SB. If they win today … We can look forward to the remach in Detroit!!! lol

Will

Donkey:

Dictator? How so?