Dallas Cowboys news & notes

by Dave Halprin (Grizz) on Oct 28, 2008 11:36 PM CDT in News Comment 16 comments

We've found the theme for the week. The Cowboys are so ridiculously beat up as a team right now, with so many injuries and with a critical problem at QB, that they have no conceivable way of knocking off the Super Bowl champs at their place. And that's the reason they can win, because they can play like they have nothing to lose, because they've already lost the game in most people's eyes. I know, it's kind of convoluted and hokey, but sometimes you gotta grab at something. Tim Cowlishaw, Clarence Hill and to a lesser extent Nick Eatman run with the theme.

As has been reported, Jason Witten has a bad rib.

Tests on Monday revealed tight end Jason Witten suffered a cracked rib during Sunday's win over Tampa Bay. Witten left the game in the second quarter and was taken to the locker room. While the initial x-rays were negative, Witten was unable to return to the game. He said he tried to doctor up the pain at halftime, but it was too unbearable.

Hat tip to DallascowboysTO for posting the news.

But you guys know Witten, he's a tough guy so he'll try to practice this week in order to play the game.

As was also reported, our old friend Quincy Butler is back at the Ranch.

On Tuesday the Cowboys released safety Daren Stone, who they signed just last Wednesday to address potential depth problems at the position.

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Cutting Stone allows the Cowboys to sign cornerback Quincy Butler from New Orleans' practice squad, where he has spent the last three weeks

We also dumped Mike Jefferson.

The Cowboys have released WR Mike Jefferson and safety Daren Stone. Jefferson, a former practice squad player, was on the reserve/suspended list for violating the league's substance abuse policy and served a four-game suspension.

Marc Colombo gets some love.

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I don't expect

this game to be any different from the usual slugfest between our two teams. I don’t think anyone on our board is overconfident about this game and more importantly I don’t think our team is putting much faith in the talking heads predictions of a Dallas loss. A team in your situation often plays much better than anticipated. That’s especially true considering how long the Cowboys have had to listen to how our last game ended.

As for Witten, I’m sure he will play if humanly possible. If I had the power to grab one player from your team I think it would be him.

by giant fan since 57 on Oct 29, 2008 4:56 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

thanks for your objective analysis and respectful tone

you’re welcome here anytime…

"I got a fever. And the only prescription is more cowbell." -- Bruce Dickinson

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by silverblue5 on Oct 29, 2008 11:00 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Hey giant fan

I know that busted up teams (Rams this year, Bills last year, Seahawks of 2 years ago) always surprise Dallas with some lesser-knowns making names for themselves during the games.

Any sense in Giants’ fandom that this injury-riddled Cowboys team could actually be a threat this week? Do you guys know much about our backups at key positions other than QB?

That #38 sure should wrap up!

by Aaron Novinger (Bigrigga31) on Oct 29, 2008 1:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'm not too familiar with your backups....

But coming home from work today I notice Ed posted at 11:00 AM regarding your injuries. He even quoted a post from Terry about how he expected the Cowboys to lose. Me, I don’t buy into that. Besides, this is a rivalry game and because of that you never know what will happen. I am sure that your coaching staff is preparing for battle as we speak, trying to make the most with whoever you have healthy.

On our site we are openly wondering if Brad will pay or not. If it was my decision I’d suck it up and play Brad becasue he may not give you the mobility Bollinger does, but I would never risk losing the game in the first three series by a bunch of rookie mistakes. Just my opinion though.

by giant fan since 57 on Oct 29, 2008 4:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

+1 classy post giant fan.

by sooperstar on Oct 29, 2008 6:34 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I expect Dallas to lose

but I expect them to play hard.

Last season the turning point for the Giants and their defense in particular was when they stopped the Skins cold at the end the game. From that point forward they had a team identity and steadily improved. That’s what I am hoping the Tampa Bay game did for this team.

Never wrestle with a pig. You both get dirty and the pig loves it.

by dunkman on Oct 29, 2008 6:39 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Trap game

… for the Gints?

Cowboys are beat up and fielding second- and third-stringers this week. Most of the so-called Dallas “fans” are insisting we can’t win this game. That has to light a fire in our scrubs as well as our surviving starters.

Even if this ends up being an Alamo this week, there will be a San Jacinto down the road.

Go play.

Keep doing what you been doing, keep getting what you been getting.

by OskieOskie on Oct 29, 2008 7:59 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

lets hope so

We might be a walking M.A.S.H. unit, but at least we have the “Steeler affect” theory going in our favor and our defense is coming off of a great performance that they’ll want to build on.

Regarding Colombo, I really hope Jerry re-signs the guy, he brings a lot of leadership and heart to the team. You need guys like him to win championships.

In Romo we Trust

by Terry on Oct 29, 2008 8:40 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Well Don't Speak So Soon...

We’ll also fall into the “Steeler Affect”, and guess who we play after the Steelers? You got that right, The VaGiants.

~Texas Massacre 08~

by TheHeat on Oct 29, 2008 10:14 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

HAHAHA

VaGiants is probably the best thing I’ve heard in a looooooooong time. Thank you for ammo to use against my roommates!

by AikmanNailedMySis on Oct 29, 2008 11:22 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Colombo

He is the Dawg of the O-line. Still pretty young, too, compared to our other starting tackle.

That #38 sure should wrap up!

by Aaron Novinger (Bigrigga31) on Oct 29, 2008 1:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

How Cleveland beat the undefeated Giants (courtesy of Play-By-Play from NFL.com)

3-5-CLE 31
(6:27) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass deep left intended for 17-P.Burress INTERCEPTED by 21-B.Pool [95-K.Wimbley] at CLE 5. 21-B.Pool to CLE 29 for 24 yards (76-C.Snee).
Editor’s Note: Dallas must force turnovers instead of deep completions to Burress, Toomer, and Hixon.

1-10-CLE 29
(6:12) (Shotgun) 16-J.Cribbs left tackle to CLE 41 for 12 yards (59-G.Wilkinson). #16 Cribbs lines up as Qb
Editor’s Note: Cribbs is a speedy kickoff returner who was a college QB (sound familiar?)

1-10-CLE 26
(12:03) 3-D.Anderson pass deep right to 17-B.Edwards to NYG 4 for 70 yards (31-A.Ross).
Editor’s Note: How does Dallas hit a big pass play to a stud receiver against NYG? Flea-Flicker by WR/QB!

3-7-NYG 42
(3:10) (Shotgun) 3-D.Anderson pass short right to 12-S.Steptoe to NYG 22 for 20 yards (37-J.Butler).
1-10-NYG 22
(2:23) 3-D.Anderson pass deep middle to 87-D.Dinkins for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Editor’s Note: How does Dallas create space and misdirection for short passes to turn into big gains or 20+ yard pass plays in the RED ZONE? Answer: Some kind of unexpected gimmick offense like say for example, The Wild Hog!

3-10-CLE 21
(:54) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning sacked at CLE 25 for -4 yards (99-C.Williams). FUMBLES (99-C.Williams) [99-C.Williams], RECOVERED by CLE-52-D.Jackson at CLE 21. 52-D.Jackson to CLE 21 for no gain (69-R.Seubert). PENALTY on CLE-20-M.Adams, Illegal Contact, 5 yards, enforced at CLE 21 – No Play.
Editor’s Note: Eli’s sack and turnover was nullified by an untimely penalty. The Giants later scored with :17 left in the half to cut Cleveland’s lead to 14-17. Untimely penalties will kill Dallas.

1-10-NYG 20
(15:00) 10-E.Manning pass deep middle intended for 17-P.Burress INTERCEPTED by 22-B.McDonald at CLE 33. 22-B.McDonald to NYG 46 for 21 yards (89-K.Boss).
2-10-NYG 46
(14:07) (Shotgun) 35-J.Harrison left end to NYG 13 for 33 yards (96-B.Cofield). hand off to Cribbs who handed of to Harrison
Editor’s Note: Turnovers turned into points (field goal) and the key play was a CREATIVE FLEA-FLICKER!

3-10-NYG 48(8:42) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning sacked at NYG 44 for -4 yards (96-A.Hall)
Editor’s Note: Dallas must get pressure on Manning

2-4-CLE 9
(8:22) 10-E.Manning pass short right intended for 81-A.Toomer INTERCEPTED by 24-E.Wright at CLE 6. 24-E.Wright for 94 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Editor’s Note: Red Zone Turnover turned into Points (pick-6)

1-10-CLE 14
(6:14) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short right to 12-S.Smith to CLE 13 for 1 yard (22-B.McDonald).
2-9-CLE 13
(5:26) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short right to 34-D.Ward to CLE 12 for 1 yard (52-D.Jackson).
3-8-CLE 12
(4:45) (Shotgun) 27-B.Jacobs right guard to CLE 6 for 6 yards (96-A.Hall, 52-D.Jackson).
4-2-CLE 6
(4:05) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass incomplete short right to 12-S.Smith.
Editor’s Note: Tough Red Zone Defense

by DolphDallas on Oct 29, 2008 1:33 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs