Cowboys gut out huge win over rival Redskins, 14-10
by Dave Halprin on Nov 16, 2008 10:20 PM CST
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14-10!
Oh yeah! How good does this win feel? Way to gut it out Dallas Cowboys. You went on the road and won a game against a division rival, the Washington Redskins. You saved the season and put it on the road to redemption.
Big shoutout to the defense who were tremendous and big ups to Jay Ratliff. The defense held it together while the offense struggled. But they finally got some things going, Martellus Bennett had a huge play. The offensive line gave Tony Romo time to throw and made some good blocks in the run game. The way Marion Barber closed out that game reminded me of last year.
Romo looked like he's going to be OK with the pinkie and looks like he's starting to get his mojo back. That little shovel pass that converted a huge third down was a little of the magic we missed on offense.
Use this thread to celebrate the HUGE win!
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Not just A division rival...
THE division rival.
I hate the Redskins more than the Eagles, Giants and Nazis combined.
It's hard to put into words
How much I hate the Redskins.
Nice win, Cowboys.
I am just so impressed with the D tonight
If we can play like that, we got a chance in any game.
Oh how I hope to high heaven that the D can’t keep playing like that!
Can!
that they D can keep playing like that I meant!
by Philosopher on Nov 16, 2008 10:29 PM CST up reply actions
+1
This team can ride that kind of defensive effort right to the SUPER BOWL…
THAT’S RIGHT – I SAID IT !
All the Wade bashers can step down for a week, and maybe even allow themselves to revel in the GREAT coaching job that goes into making this defense a FORCE.
We’re not there yet. This offense can get so so so much better. But nothing like a couple of NFC west softies to pump the confidence and prepare us for the stretch run.
Flo – get the penalties under wraps.
Romo – just keep being you.
Rat – you RULE, dude.
Barbarian – game ball for that final drive.
Tar Heels football will surprise this year
Newman was the guy that stood out to me on the defense
beside ratliff and the Oline played their best game since the Greenbay game
Anybody got anything bad to say about Newman now?
by Carl Shelton (GloryDayz88) on Nov 16, 2008 10:31 PM CST up reply actions
LOL..Newman's been getting pwnd by Moss longer than this season.
But Newman did get some payback tonight. Let’s keep him healthy.
I don't know about that
It was usually not Newman on those long plays in years past. It always seemed to be Reeves and Roy.
He used the term "pwnd"
Enough said.
T-New, shutting down WR's for Dallas since 2003
by APerfectStar on Nov 16, 2008 11:37 PM CST up reply actions
sure
his piss poor effort against the Skins last game cost the Cowboys the game. Healthy or hurt, whatever.
Just because you’re a Cowboys fan, don’t gloss over the FACT that Newman has been poor to invisible this season.
he's been out most of the season with injury
when he’s healthy, and he is for the first time this season, he changes our defense completely.
Yeah right
It wasn’t the meager 11 rushing attempts, or force feeding TO a ridiculous number of times that lost the game or anything.
You saw a much better offensive game plan tonight.
T-New, shutting down WR's for Dallas since 2003
by APerfectStar on Nov 16, 2008 11:39 PM CST up reply actions
I agree
And Garrett tried to force feed Owens again last night. In the first half way too many plays were run for Owens. When that stopped, the team started moving.
by StillHateTheGiants on Nov 17, 2008 7:26 AM CST up reply actions
He was hurt
Newman has had one bad game in his career against the Redskins and that’s because he was running around with a hernia.
by BK Arsonist on Nov 17, 2008 12:21 PM CST up reply actions
Tongue in cheek
He should have intercepted the 4th down pass he defended late in the game
by StillHateTheGiants on Nov 16, 2008 10:56 PM CST up reply actions
Hoggs Heaven Open Game Thread Comment Count - 35
BTB’s – 3,226….LOL loving it.
Sorry - couldn't resist ... it's a rivaly rthing ....
Stop the Madness - Enshrine Bob Hayes
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by Raul Villaronga on Nov 16, 2008 10:30 PM CST reply actions
No disrespect to our friends at Hog Haven
… but this is a huge game here …
Stop the Madness - Enshrine Bob Hayes
"I played for the world's greatest professional sports team in history. Once a Dallas Cowboy, always a Dallas Cowboy." - Bob Hayes
by Raul Villaronga on Nov 16, 2008 10:32 PM CST up reply actions
Did you hear the crowd, in the second half,
essentially saying what your sign says but about dallas.
Ignore the Mainstream Media, EMBRACE THE HATE!!!!
THANK YOU!
I was so sick of that chant at the stadium…..Da DAAAA da da….YOU SUCK!….blah blah…..luve the sign
Man to Man
Dilfer on ESPN just got through saying the Cowboy’s Defense played more man to man this game then previously. That may have been the difference in the Defense’s performance.
Signature! I don't need no stinking signature!!
I agree, no more 7 yd cushion and hope to tackle
I noticed that too. Nice to see our db’s up closer to the line of scrimmage and not conceding easy completions.
by StillHateTheGiants on Nov 16, 2008 10:35 PM CST up reply actions
A quality win against a good team
We’ve still got issues to iron out, but I’ll wait until 7am tomorrow to think about that stuff. I’m just gonna ride the waves of goodness right now.
Come and whisper in my ear, give us dirty laundry - ESPN
Yeah the offense has got to get in sync, but it will.
It’s bout to be on.
by Carl Shelton (GloryDayz88) on Nov 16, 2008 10:33 PM CST up reply actions
Absotively....
Just got done with my first “highlight reel” but there is much more to dissect. Thanks to Jay. You’ve been much more than a backup to Fergueson…marion, you are a god among men. Tank, thanks for making your presence known.
Okay, I’m drunk, but our comeback has begun!
I have noticed a new resurgence in Cowboy hating in 2007, which can only mean one thing- We're back.
Lots of reason for hope
The win is sweet but some really good signs going into the stretch. The D can apparently consistently apply pressure, the secondary can cover, and the O-line played their best game in weeks.
by StillHateTheGiants on Nov 16, 2008 10:33 PM CST reply actions
Man....
I need to apologize. The WAS TD was my fault. I wasn’t wearing my shirt. After I put my shirt on, they only scored 3 more points.
How Bout Them Cowboys!
you need to apologize to the people watching the game with you
How come Adam only comes around when things are really bad?? - tyd3311
Jindal '12
The good Karma from the new guys!
Thanks!
How come Adam only comes around when things are really bad?? - tyd3311
Jindal '12
Glad to pitch in....
… but I’m sure most of it was the guys in blue …
Stop the Madness - Enshrine Bob Hayes
"I played for the world's greatest professional sports team in history. Once a Dallas Cowboy, always a Dallas Cowboy." - Bob Hayes
by Raul Villaronga on Nov 16, 2008 10:55 PM CST up reply actions
Amazing!!!
This is exactly what we needed. Actually, it would have been better if we would have beaten the (adult language) out of the deadskins. But I’ll say this much, MB3 turned it on when he had to. Romo’s stats would have looked better had it not been for the fluke play. This is what we needed. No excuses. Romo, Kosier, Newman…now we need the Cat back.
Fail to the Deadskins, they still suck!
Fail to the Deadskins, they still suck!
Running it down the throats
of the 4th ranked defense in the league at the end was particularly satisfying. That’s what good teams do.
Miles Austin - Unsung Hero of the game
Austin made 2 huge plays to keep drives alive.
by StillHateTheGiants on Nov 16, 2008 10:38 PM CST reply actions
Big Win!
The pendelum has swung back around. Big props to our defense and offensive line.
I’ll blame one turnover on Romo’s pinkie and the other on “the ball just bouncing Washington’s way”. The offense played a lot better. Overall, a great finish.
I'm predicting that...
the Redskins will be the seller dweller of this division when it is all said and done. I’ve been saying it since the first of the year and I still think that it’s true.
I disagree
I think the wheels are about to come off in Philthy
by StillHateTheGiants on Nov 16, 2008 10:40 PM CST up reply actions
i also disagree...
as much as i hate the deadskins, it seems Zorn is for real – they just look well-coached and I expect them to make the playoffs.
Tar Heels football will surprise this year
i could be wrong
but i feel that the wheels are falling off of the redskins offense. they haven’t scored very much in at least their past 2 games
Don't get me wrong
The wheels could fall off both and I would love it. To remove both teams from the playoff picture only helps the Cowboys.
by StillHateTheGiants on Nov 17, 2008 7:29 AM CST up reply actions
I disagree...
Philly will be the last place team in the NFC East but the Skins are done too. Look at their last 5 games…2-3 with their only wins against the Browns and Lions. And those wins were by very low margins. Their offense has become very average now that there is tape on Zorn’s play calling. I think the 2 wild cards will be the Cowboys (unless the Giant’s fall considerably) and a team from the South. Redskins and Eagles both watching from home.
by Kansas Cowboy on Nov 17, 2008 1:36 PM CST up reply actions
It always seems in these big rivalry games
Someone comes out of nowhere to win the game for the winning team.
Go Martellus!!
Its unfortunate that one INT was knocked out of To's hands
Kinda makes the numbers look bad….but there is no doubt what a difference Romo makes. And it was great to see a little of that Romo magic come back when it’s been missing for so long.
by Brandon Worley on Nov 16, 2008 10:41 PM CST reply actions
I think I've got my new finger gesture for Redskins fans...
Don’t give ’em the middle finger…give ’em the Pinkie!!!
How about my boy Jenkins?
Kid’s got game
In-YOUR-endo
by accidental innuendo on Nov 16, 2008 10:41 PM CST reply actions
He had a great game except one play.
I think that long kickoff was a lot on him, because he looked scared to take on Sellers and bust the wedge, but that’s understandable. He made up for it with good plays the rest of the game.
by Baked Potato Soup on Nov 16, 2008 10:44 PM CST up reply actions
+1
That kick off return was emblematic of his soft play.
Signature! I don't need no stinking signature!!
by DerekSTheRed on Nov 16, 2008 10:48 PM CST up reply actions
He better learn to man up.....
and take people on or he’ll be the target of every team in the league.
by StillHateTheGiants on Nov 17, 2008 7:31 AM CST up reply actions
he'll be alright
"If you see me up in the mountains with a lion, I ain't lyin
don't help me, help the mountain lion"
Fart?
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by silverblue5 on Nov 16, 2008 11:02 PM CST up reply actions
Great Job Cowboys!
What a nice team win. It was great to see everyone playing hard. Even Bowen, Hatcher, and Tank got their names called.
by Baked Potato Soup on Nov 16, 2008 10:42 PM CST reply actions
They just made a GREAT point on the Ticket
Scandrick in the slot allows Newman to move around and follow Moss to the outside.
this point cannot be overstated
scandrick in the slot gives this secondary options – he is proving to be the draft’s steal
Tar Heels football will surprise this year
How great was it to see Barber and the Oline celebrating like that after the first down?
I haven’t seen the team celebrate like that in a very long time.
by Brandon Worley on Nov 16, 2008 10:43 PM CST reply actions
Wait till Felix returns
He coulda busted some big ’uns against the soft corners tonight.
In-YOUR-endo
by accidental innuendo on Nov 16, 2008 10:46 PM CST up reply actions
Crazy GOOD!!! -- From Enemy Territory
Wow! I cant believe this win!!
My wife and I were jumping for joy! Now we are watching the deadskin staff here on local TV….they are giving Cowboys props and saying the right things…they have a good staff and its great to beat them here! My coworkers will be wearing jerseys and hats this week!!
RW2 played a big part too
I’m looking forward to him getting more involved. I predict a big game for him soon.
In-YOUR-endo
by accidental innuendo on Nov 16, 2008 10:44 PM CST reply actions
did you see Tony and RW talking it up?
during that last drive? I was hoping for a fade route in the Endzone to put it away…i wonder what is in store for them?
yup -
noticed that too – was waiting for a deep throw down the sideline to Roy Dubbya, but they went to the Barbarian again instead, which was just fine with me considering the end result….huuuge win for the boys – now have to keep the focus / intensity for next week’s game
by Loozeeana_Cowboy on Nov 16, 2008 10:46 PM CST up reply actions
Bigger and better things
Honestly, we won’t see the best of them till next season, but he can still make a difference, a big one, this year.
In-YOUR-endo
by accidental innuendo on Nov 16, 2008 10:47 PM CST up reply actions
I must applaud the coaching staff for this fantastic, hard fought battle...
Defense was a force we thought they should be. Wade finally put some press coverage out there , and it paid off…..If we can only get Pacman back to show Henry the bench for good…..Ratliff is a beast, and defensive MVP….Newman….ahh….good to see the old Newman back….take away Cambells QB draw, and a Portis rumble for 20 yards…and the D was dominant….
This was the best play calling game by far for OC Jason Garrett…kudos to finally trusting in the running game, moving TO around, and mixing up formations and direction of your attack…Romo knocked off some early rust to put together one of his better games..MBIII wins game MVP, Martellus showed us what he’ll be for many years to come, Austin gets a high five for showing up. Maybe Kosier was more vital to the O line cohesiveness than many thought…great job by the O line…both run and pass blocking….I really hope Garrett expands on this more creative showing…..add Felix Jones, and the skies the limit….This was the best 14 showing this team has ever put together….way to manage the ball……..
Special teams…….still a sore spot…poor ko coverage and return units…I miss Joe Avezanno badly…..Joe…Where are you ?
Wooooooo Hoooooooo….How bout dem Cowboys….please keep it up….I need more intensity…….next time from the opening whistle….
A true diehard Cowboys fan since 1975.
"If you don’t take him off the field as a coach, he will just about die out there," Jerry Jones said. "That impacted my decision. It’s a Michael Irvin-type work ethic. That’s what we are talking about with Felix Jones."
- Owner/G.M of the Dallas Cowboys , Jerry Jones
Offense was creative and dominant!
even despite the 2 INT’s, we moved the ball mostly at will, and then bowled them over at the end…the sign of a truly great team. I’m in Deadskin country…this is a solid D…and we DOMINATED them in the 2nd half, for sure!
Hell Ya Boyz!!!!
I can’t get excited enough to put into words. Seriously. I’m probably getting laid off in the next month, and I know it’s just a game….but being able to put hope into next week really helps me out.
Let’s go boys.
I have noticed a new resurgence in Cowboy hating in 2007, which can only mean one thing- We're back.
"This was the best play calling game by far for OC Jason Garrett"
It got better after he stopped forcing things to TO early in the game. Almost the full complement of weapons last night and there was no need to force things to TO. I liked the way they moved him around, got him in the slot and in motion but spread the ball (like they started to do when the team started moving) and he’ll get his statistics.
by StillHateTheGiants on Nov 17, 2008 7:35 AM CST up reply actions
We got our first playoff victory!
I wish it didn’t have to be in the middle of the season but this was a playoff game to me
by StillHateTheGiants on Nov 16, 2008 10:46 PM CST reply actions
A Quote
“I’m not nearly as worried about Newman as I was in year’s past given how well we matched up against him earlier in the season.”
LOL! I love it! This was a comment by Skin Patrol earlier in the week when he Grizz did the 5 questions thing.
I just sent my regards to skin patrol on his site in regards to your comment.
Ignore the Mainstream Media, EMBRACE THE HATE!!!!
And how about the O-Line?????!!!!
OUTSTANDING! I know it has probably been said already, but I thought they played outstanding in run blocking and pass blocking! A couple of dumb penalties, but hey, i aint bitchin.
Procedure penalties have got to go
In-YOUR-endo
by accidental innuendo on Nov 16, 2008 10:49 PM CST up reply actions
He makes the unit better
In-YOUR-endo
by accidental innuendo on Nov 16, 2008 10:50 PM CST up reply actions
I think he makes Flozell better.
Signature! I don't need no stinking signature!!
by DerekSTheRed on Nov 16, 2008 10:50 PM CST up reply actions
Right
When he’s in there, they regain their consistency. He’s also simply a much better player than Proctor.
T-New, shutting down WR's for Dallas since 2003
by APerfectStar on Nov 16, 2008 11:47 PM CST up reply actions
Columbo was just saying this in the locker room
That him coming back gives them that consistency they’re used to.
Great game by the defense, especially Ratliff and Newman.
I’m still concerned about the special teams coverage units and the penalties but we can forget about that for now.
Romo was a little rusty but made some big plays as well and Marion was vintage Barbarian tonight.
Kosier for President..
welcome back…
A true diehard Cowboys fan since 1975.
"If you don’t take him off the field as a coach, he will just about die out there," Jerry Jones said. "That impacted my decision. It’s a Michael Irvin-type work ethic. That’s what we are talking about with Felix Jones."
- Owner/G.M of the Dallas Cowboys , Jerry Jones
you certainly have changed your tune about Kosier
many wanted him replaced for a year and a half. It’s nice to see that he’s getting some credit, he’s not flashy but he is a very solid guard..
like a ex girlfriend
never knew how much you missed her until she was gone..
"If you see me up in the mountains with a lion, I ain't lyin
don't help me, help the mountain lion"
Things I liked....
1) Defense played a lot of press coverage with a healthy Newman leading the way. It was interesting that Henry was on the bench much of the 2nd half.
2) Ratliff is so active. It sure would be nice to get a real NT so Rat could move to DE.
3) I was very impressed with our pressure on Campbell. This is soemthing we;ve generally done well this year. Beating up opposing QBs.
4) Barber the Beast. Nuff said.
5) Bennett the Beast! Need to keep seeing that.
6) Ausitn seemingly taking over the #3 WR spot from Crayton. I found that interesting.
7) Kosier was very solid. Nice not to have Proctor getting planted in the QBs lap every pass play.
Things I didnt like….
1) Kick off coverage. Bruce Reed needs to go. It will be a year too late.
2) Mental errors on penalties. We had at least 3, costing us at least 2 drives.
3) We do have trouble getting off blocks frequently, especially Zach. Portis had a lots of room to run frequently.
Redskins TV
is bitching and moaning about campbell not throwing deep…HE DIDNT HAVE ANY TME CUZ RAT WAS IN HIS GRILL!!!
Great game
The first drive nearly gave me a heartattack since I thought that’s what Washington was going to do all night. The defense stiffened up and although they allowed them to occasionally march down the field they held them to field goals attempts and T-New came up big with the INT. Rat was great and D-Ware continues to be a force. What’s he got now, 11 sacks?
As much as the offense still looks a little out of synch, it seemed to me that the old Romo (i.e. last year’s Romo) was back. He looked happier and far more excited then he had earlier in the season. I think that bodes well for the team down the stretch. The o-line played fantastic now that they are once again a cohesive unit. MB3 is an absolute beast and was great to see him in last year’s form with just dominating the game in the fourth quarter.
Special teams. Damn you! Somebody please fix. K, thanks bye.
I missed Newman
It’s good to have him back. Woooooooo! Seems like our boys are playing with more emotion now. That’s fun to watch.
A measure of revenge
On the night the Triplets were inducted into the Ring of Honor, the Redskins score two late TD bombs to steal one against the Cowboys in front of a national audience on MNF.
Tonight Darrell Green and Art Monk hads their unofficial home crowd NFL Hall of Fame celebration, but Dallas managed to ruin the night in front of a national audience on SNF.
The difference? In the first game, Moss had 5 catches for 159 yards and two TDs. Tonight, he had 5 grabs for 29 yards and hardly sniffed the end zone.
hold on
but wish he would have held on better….the INT and the drops kept us from really breaking this game open
that INT also goes to Romo....as he did not lead him properly.....again
A true diehard Cowboys fan since 1975.
"If you don’t take him off the field as a coach, he will just about die out there," Jerry Jones said. "That impacted my decision. It’s a Michael Irvin-type work ethic. That’s what we are talking about with Felix Jones."
- Owner/G.M of the Dallas Cowboys , Jerry Jones
Washington = better conference record
A true diehard Cowboys fan since 1975.
"If you don’t take him off the field as a coach, he will just about die out there," Jerry Jones said. "That impacted my decision. It’s a Michael Irvin-type work ethic. That’s what we are talking about with Felix Jones."
- Owner/G.M of the Dallas Cowboys , Jerry Jones
Tiebreakers in a division
1. Head to head
2. Division record
3. Record among common games
4. Conference record
They currently have us at #3
Must be the AZ game
They beat ‘em and the Boys didn’t.
T-New, shutting down WR's for Dallas since 2003
by APerfectStar on Nov 16, 2008 11:52 PM CST up reply actions
Yea just imagine when he does come back
Along with Roy coming along more in the offense.
Could get scary
Thanks man...
Skins put up a great fight.
by Brandon Worley on Nov 16, 2008 11:00 PM CST up reply actions
They really did.
That was a good game.
by Baked Potato Soup on Nov 16, 2008 11:12 PM CST up reply actions
Great game, Skins!
Just like the last game vs. you guys, we both played tough and strong. It was fun to watch and you never really knew til we dominated the line on the 4th down..this will make me enjoy living in DC for another year!!!
Thanks for the show of class...
I met a girl, yes a girl, a couple of weeks ago who was a skins fan and her husband was an eagles fan….and we could all agree that, yes we hate each other, but we belong to the toughest, gutter-fightingest, slobber-knockingest division in football. And that feels good. Good Game Skin. Let’s keep playing tough.
I have noticed a new resurgence in Cowboy hating in 2007, which can only mean one thing- We're back.
Etc.???
Please elaborate
In-YOUR-endo
by accidental innuendo on Nov 16, 2008 11:00 PM CST reply actions
Defense looks good. Offense still a work in progress.
Defense looked excellent tonight for the most part. I thought this was Terence’s best individual game since he shut down Steve Smith two years ago, and he did it after being out for multiple weeks. I expected rust and obviously there was none— I was totally blown away. Really outstanding and makes you proud and excited to see— he’s one of my favorites because he’s an in-house drafted guy, one of the hardest workers on the team, and a locker room leader.
On the offense, we looked a bit like we did with Romo in the 2-3 games before the injury— low YPA, not much downfield stuff, lots of checkdowns, etc. It worked well in the 4th quarter and the end of the first half drive, and I think it’s okay to look a bit limited in Tony’s first game back (and one where he clearly was missing some of his grip/accuracy on some passes). You would think that Roy Williams would get more involved in coming weeks. And hopefully some of the downfield game comes back? This is a very good secondary, so it probably isn’t reasonable to expect it tonight, but I’d like to see more than two plays of over 20 yards. And I’m sure we will. Nothing wrong with easing Tony back into it and taking what they give you. San Fran and Seattle will provide good opportunities for more explosion.
I wonder how much Witten’s injury is hindering him— he was uncharacteristically absent in a game where Romo had plenty of pass attempts.
Penalties and turnovers hurt the Offense.
We had 2 turnovers in their territory, and penalties, penalties, penalties killed us a couple of times, too.
Not related, but I can’t get it out of my head how sweet that catch by Bennett and throw by Romo were on the TD.
by Baked Potato Soup on Nov 16, 2008 11:10 PM CST up reply actions
That was hopefully a peak into the future
Bennett’s athleticism was on full display there.
I Also loved Romo’s “push pass” (Madden’s term) to Austin that converted a 3rd down. That was a sweet improv.
T-New, shutting down WR's for Dallas since 2003
by APerfectStar on Nov 16, 2008 11:56 PM CST up reply actions
That was the Tony we all know and love...."push pass" was a huge play...
also the roll out boot leg that Witten dropped MUST be utilized more often….I was proud of Garrett’s effort in this game, calling plays..
A true diehard Cowboys fan since 1975.
"If you don’t take him off the field as a coach, he will just about die out there," Jerry Jones said. "That impacted my decision. It’s a Michael Irvin-type work ethic. That’s what we are talking about with Felix Jones."
- Owner/G.M of the Dallas Cowboys , Jerry Jones
I hope we see more downfield too
Not to nit pick a great win, I felt the same as TW. WP said in his presser after the game the gusting wind had more to do with the lack of deep passes than Romo’s finger. I hope he wasn’t just blowing smoke. This offense has talent all over the field, a few shots down the field would open everything up. The next couple of weeks should provide a pretty good opportunity for the offense to get it all going again.
by StillHateTheGiants on Nov 17, 2008 7:42 AM CST up reply actions
Thank Goodness
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Well, we didn’t open up the offense and explode in the way it seemed possible early in the season, but none-the-less, they got the win, and what matters most (besides the win) is that they should some heart or fight. II was a little nervous after 1 and a half quarters, but they pulled through. f they would play like that every week, I’ll take whatever the results are. Now let’s not get cocky and assume that because it’s SF and Seattle we’re playing that we can just show up and win
Ratliff needs so much credit for that sack that ended up causing them to miss that FG. Wow. And how ’bout Romo to Austin.
Where was Crayton? Would like to see a little more wide open shots to ROy E and Owens. Why, in the third qrtr, weren’t they able to throw down field like they did at the end of the 2nd qrtr.
By the Way Barrett14 – I think Wash has the current tie-breaker over Dallas by virtue of our lin conference osses to Ariz and St. Louis – I think Wash beat at least one, if not both.
On the lack of downfield success...
G-Money, I’m hoping some of it was just that we were facing a very good secondary, so we took what they gave us underneath. That pair of safeties (Horton and Landry) is one of the best in the NFL, so I’m sure deep openings were hard to come by. But yes, I would certainly like to see a return of the successfull downfield passing game and a higher YPA in the next two weeks against weaker defenses.
This is not intended to be complaining, though! It was Tony’s first game back! Great win all around.
Horton and Landry
I have to admit, their entire secondary is awesome.. . .and Springs was hurt.
Imagine, they lose Sean Taylor tragically and I guess Karma drops Chris Horton in their laps in the 7th round and he plays like THAT in his rookie year.
yep
Horton really hears a who….he’s the real deal. I’ve watched him all season and he’s amazingly active and always making the tackle and around the ball…good long term for them.
I liked Horton alot pre '08 draft....the knock on him was his timed speed....but you can obviously see he's got a nose for the ball...
which is exactly what we needed in terms of SS prospect…….Walden who ?? SS should have been addressed, again….plain and simple..
A true diehard Cowboys fan since 1975.
"If you don’t take him off the field as a coach, he will just about die out there," Jerry Jones said. "That impacted my decision. It’s a Michael Irvin-type work ethic. That’s what we are talking about with Felix Jones."
- Owner/G.M of the Dallas Cowboys , Jerry Jones
Next week
Singletary has the Niners believing now with his no-nonsense approach and discipline. They darn near beat Arizona on the road, and actually should’ve won that game.
They played the G-Men tough in Jersey.
They destroyed the Rams today.
My point: they’ve played better against some common opponents.
I really, really hope that Dallas does not suffer a letdown this Sunday, but instead plays EVEN BETTER against San Francisco.
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by silverblue5 on Nov 16, 2008 11:12 PM CST up reply actions
trent dilfer
was just downing the boys on espn saying…they better get up for Sanfran…well, I think a victory of your#1 rival in their house is pretty darn motivating! They will roll the rest of the season based on this! Sanfran is too inconsistent, and we will stuff their run and put their QB on his rear all day.
I think Dilfer meant
They need to take SF very seriously, especially after a huge win against a division rival on the road.
No let downs in effort and I totally agree. This team can get on a roll now, but if they stumble next week, it will be sickening.
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by APerfectStar on Nov 17, 2008 12:01 AM CST up reply actions
Red Ball
I liked the play calling and offensive game plan tonight.
As tough as we’ve been on Jason Garrett the past few weeks, I think he deserves a little love tonight, too.
"I got a fever. And the only prescription is more cowbell." -- Bruce Dickinson
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+1
He redeemed himself from the earlier Scums game.
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by APerfectStar on Nov 17, 2008 12:03 AM CST up reply actions
:)
I just can’t stop smiling.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dallas_cowboys Pretty much required reading for any Dallas fan.
DB's
Can anyone tell what the DB situation is?
Newman took Moss everywhere, it seemed like Scandrick was in the slot most of the time, but Jenkins and Henry were both in at times. So did anyone notice what the rotation or situational subbing was with them?
Scandrick played the slot
Newman followed Moss. And it didn’t seem like Henry was in as much in the 2nd half to me.
Not sure. Looked like there was another miscommunication in the secondary between Henry and someone (Henry was pointing and gesturing in the middle of the play) on that big Randle El connection on 3rd and 12.
Henry was pointing to the spot where his jock was left on the turf for being burnt YET AGAIN...Randle El just plain smoked him....and Henry was screaming for help...
A true diehard Cowboys fan since 1975.
"If you don’t take him off the field as a coach, he will just about die out there," Jerry Jones said. "That impacted my decision. It’s a Michael Irvin-type work ethic. That’s what we are talking about with Felix Jones."
- Owner/G.M of the Dallas Cowboys , Jerry Jones
How fast things change in the NFL.
This was a must win game for us, but now the Redskins have to be a little nervous. They’ve lost back to back, and if they lose next week, they will probably be favored to lose the next 2 also for 5 straight.
by Baked Potato Soup on Nov 16, 2008 11:08 PM CST reply actions
Now I am going to wait and see if anyone
from the MSM mentions the week off the skins were given and how it was a bigger deal for dallas to take a 3dy weekend even though both teams were coming off a solid loss.
Ignore the Mainstream Media, EMBRACE THE HATE!!!!
I think it was more about press coverage than it was pass rush...
A true diehard Cowboys fan since 1975.
"If you don’t take him off the field as a coach, he will just about die out there," Jerry Jones said. "That impacted my decision. It’s a Michael Irvin-type work ethic. That’s what we are talking about with Felix Jones."
- Owner/G.M of the Dallas Cowboys , Jerry Jones
The INT's we threw were deep in there Territory so the Defense had the entire Field..
To defend..so if not for those INT"s we prolly would have scored TD’s Not The Skins because they had over 75 yds to go down the field and they couldnt do that all game..
Where I live...
…it’s gonna be interesting to hear what those Redskins Radio homers have to say.
Steve Czaban, Kevin Sheehan, and Rick “Doc” Walker all predicted that Washington had a gimme win — with Walker repeatedly saying “oh they WON’T lose against Dallas.”
Yeah right.
"I got a fever. And the only prescription is more cowbell." -- Bruce Dickinson
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Vent your Spleen
will begin fresh tomorrow on 980! It will be a LOVELY drive in….and I think I will turn up the radio a weensy bit in the office…DOC was saying Romo was the problem with cowboys in the first half! He’s such a wacko!!
No, I missed it.
What did he say?
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by silverblue5 on Nov 17, 2008 12:07 AM CST up reply actions
The last drive...
served notice to the league that the Cowboys are a force to be feared. If we’re able to impose our will in the running game against a strong defense that knows what’s coming and can’t stop it, the rest of our weapons are going to be putting safeties and LB’s in no-win situations. As Romo rounds back into shape and we get Felix back while continuing to work Roy W and Bennett into the mix, this offense sits right at the top of the league. Mix that with a defense that’s showing some heart and willingness to man up and get after it, and it’s going to be a fun ride to the playoffs!
How about those Cowboys?
It totally sucked the air out of the Scums
Not being able to stop the run when you know it’s coming again and again is totally demoralizing for any defense.
Conversely, the Boys O-line must be feeling like they can take on any team right now and run the ball down their throats.
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by APerfectStar on Nov 17, 2008 12:09 AM CST up reply actions
Hopefully this game gets the confidence back in our OL
That was a damn good rush defense they pounded.
I hear that
They were a top 10 rush defense I believe.
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by APerfectStar on Nov 17, 2008 12:14 AM CST up reply actions
#5 overall rush defense in yards per game, #7 with 3.8 average per attempt
A true diehard Cowboys fan since 1975.
"If you don’t take him off the field as a coach, he will just about die out there," Jerry Jones said. "That impacted my decision. It’s a Michael Irvin-type work ethic. That’s what we are talking about with Felix Jones."
- Owner/G.M of the Dallas Cowboys , Jerry Jones
I couldn't agree more
If the OL imposes their will like this, once Romo is 100%….Felix comes back…..RW2 gets more involved….LOOK OUT!
tap the breaks a little bit.
One game at a time Jay84. We’re all fans here, but I’m not ready to say this team should be feared. Baby steps. Take SF and Seattle seriously, beat them both, and I’m still not sure. Beat the Steelers and the Giants too and maybe I’ll join you there.
show of hands..WHo believes that Martellus Bennet is more Athletic..
Than J Witten?? I mean this Kid is an amazing talent..he’s learning from the Best all Around TE in the game..I honestly believe He will become Better than JW over Time….because of his Athleticism
hands down
yet to be seen. Until MBen runs 40yds without a helmet, JW is the Super Athlete in my book
Witten has never been accused of being athletic.....
Not a very fair way to compare them.
Witten makes up for a lack of superior athleticism with superior work ethic and intelligence.
Not to mention one of the best route runners in the game.
by Mandmeisterx on Nov 16, 2008 11:21 PM CST up reply actions
he is human
but he did excellent job as a blocker today..
The next 2 weeks Romo is going to put up huge games..
"If you see me up in the mountains with a lion, I ain't lyin
don't help me, help the mountain lion"
That's the other part that I hope Martellus picks up from him
Witten is a superior blocker.
Best all-around TE in the league, hands down.
+1
Witten is the man. Even with an injured shoulder and bad ribs, he’s still getting it done.
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by APerfectStar on Nov 17, 2008 12:11 AM CST up reply actions
Bennett showed why he was the #1 rated TE coming out of college, and a great pick up by Jerry Jones. he's still raw, with much untapped potential...
TE spot is locked up here in big D for many years to come…
A true diehard Cowboys fan since 1975.
"If you don’t take him off the field as a coach, he will just about die out there," Jerry Jones said. "That impacted my decision. It’s a Michael Irvin-type work ethic. That’s what we are talking about with Felix Jones."
- Owner/G.M of the Dallas Cowboys , Jerry Jones
I have to give Redball SOme credit..the Offense was Predictible Tonite!!
I think JJ told him Im paying your Princeton Butt 3 mill so Use your Degree!!!
What a diff KYLE KOSIER makes…
Cal in DC..Bennet is Stronger & Faster than JW..Not saying He's Better...
Just more Athletic..dont think JW makes that Kinda Catch…Bennet Palyed BBALL too!!
Our offense is so talented
The list goes on, can we move crayton this off-sesaon for a draft pick?
"If you see me up in the mountains with a lion, I ain't lyin
don't help me, help the mountain lion"
Truth be told
probably half the TE’s in the league are more “athletic” than Witten. I’ll take Witten on my team though. We can all name 50 athletic freaks who never amounted to much in the NFL. You don’t get to the NFL unless you’re very athletic. The greatest players take their athleticism and add all the other good stuff to become pro football players.
by StillHateTheGiants on Nov 17, 2008 7:50 AM CST up reply actions
The cowboys post game radio show
was talking about how dallas used a wishbone to combat 8-man fronts, anyone else notice this?
Ignore the Mainstream Media, EMBRACE THE HATE!!!!
a couple plays at the end there had a three man back field with Cricket and Witten split lead blockers.....great formation...
that was pound the ball mode…i likey….and should be used more often in the future…..you put Felix Jones behind that blocking scheme and he goes off for 200 yards…
A true diehard Cowboys fan since 1975.
"If you don’t take him off the field as a coach, he will just about die out there," Jerry Jones said. "That impacted my decision. It’s a Michael Irvin-type work ethic. That’s what we are talking about with Felix Jones."
- Owner/G.M of the Dallas Cowboys , Jerry Jones
Martellus Has the Luxury Of Learning From the Best..So his Athleticism Should make..
Him a Better all Around Player…Like I Said Should, we will see Over TIme..JW is the Man wouldnt want any other TE On The Cowboys..
i would love
to see us with 2 premier TE’s! If you are a fantasy player, you know how weak the NFL TE’s are this year…and we have the potential to have 2 major contributors!
oh yeah, they said we were strugling with Romo...hmmm 4-2 was that struggling??
Lost one game by 2 and another in Overtime when he Broke his Pinky in the beginning of Overtime..I mean those Guys are Pathetic..
Wow
I had company and missed the open threads.. They were on fire..
Greg Ellis going to start showing up or what?
"If you see me up in the mountains with a lion, I ain't lyin
don't help me, help the mountain lion"
good point
and we shut down the run game.. Wade should have sacked up and taken over the D much sooner. That decision coupled with Brad has this team with its back against the wall.
"If you see me up in the mountains with a lion, I ain't lyin
don't help me, help the mountain lion"
Ellis and Spencer combined for 2 tackles
That’s not going to get it done. It’s amazing Ware still gets pressure with no help from the other side.
Ware, Rat, Newman
those guys came up huge..
"If you see me up in the mountains with a lion, I ain't lyin
don't help me, help the mountain lion"
did you see that triple team?
W?here is Canty, Spears, and Ellis on passing downs?
"If you see me up in the mountains with a lion, I ain't lyin
don't help me, help the mountain lion"
On the big 3rd and long conversion to Randle El?
I had to pause and rewind that a few times, it looked like the Cowboys rushed 6 and 3 guys blocked Ware. One of the other guys has to be good enough to make them pay for that.
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by APerfectStar on Nov 17, 2008 12:20 AM CST up reply actions
Another HUGE key to this win, is we didn't make the dumb mistakes
On the final drive, like we did in the first half.
You guys keep forgetting the DT's are not the big Sack Leaders in a 3-4.
Spears did a fantastic Job tonite in the run game..Portis only had 69yds and he wasnt running like he was injured… Pressure is just as good as a Sack..and Ellis was Close all night..dont forget the Job tank did as well..the Front Seven Played well tonite!
Cambell rarely took a 5 or seven step drop..when he Didm he GOT sacked...
Zorn even said it during his presser, that the Pressure dictated the type of plays he had to call..
Campbell was getting beat up on a lot of plays
I wonder how many times he was knocked down?
He was feeling the pressure tonight for sure.
T-New, shutting down WR's for Dallas since 2003
by APerfectStar on Nov 17, 2008 12:23 AM CST up reply actions
Not sure yet ...
I don’t want to inundate the threads with graphics … there’s no wa to prevent their overruse, so I have to think about it …
Stop the Madness - Enshrine Bob Hayes
"I played for the world's greatest professional sports team in history. Once a Dallas Cowboy, always a Dallas Cowboy." - Bob Hayes
by Raul Villaronga on Nov 17, 2008 6:55 AM CST up reply actions
Most excellent
What a relief to get this game won. Now we can get on with the season.
I was wondering, going in, whether Romo would ever get his mojo back. Got that question answered with the shovel to Austin for a crucial first down on the way to Bennett’s TD.
Romo’s back.
Keep doing what you been doing, keep getting what you been getting.
nice job...
well, i can’t say that was easy to watch but we pulled it off….
man is it nice, beating the ’skins, in washington, and saving our season (for now)
4th down stop by Newman / Pass Rush
We should give credit to the pass rush on the 4th down stop by Newman. That play is intended to have the ball thrown considerably early, to give Moss a chance to catch it and run. The pass rush forced Campbell to pull the ball down and step forward in the pocket when he needed to be releasing. By the time he reloaded and threw the ball Moss was clear across the field which naturally puts a trailing cover man underneath the throw. Doesn’t take anything away from Newman as I think he was in position to make the tackle if the ball had been thrown to Moss initially, but thanks to the pass rush it didn’t even have to come to that.
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