Cowboys take care of business, beat 49ers 35-22

by Dave Halprin (Grizz) on Nov 23, 2008 3:32 PM CST in News Comment 189 comments

Cowboys 35 - 49ers 22

OK, that was taking care of business. The Dallas Cowboys absolutely had to beat the San Francisco 49ers at home to keep the push for the playoffs alive. They got the job done with a 35 - 22 victory. We started out a little slow but the defense didn't break and forced two FG's early on, setting the tone. After San Fran squandered those early opportunities, Tony Romo and Terrell Owens took over the game. T.O. ended up with 213 yards on 7 catches and 1 TD. Just a monster game.

The defense played very well during the meaty portion of the game but got a little lackadaisical late giving up cosmetic points. Dallas was able to sack Shaun Hill four times and had him under pressure for good portions of the game. They could have been a little sharper with their tackles as Hill escaped another three or four sacks, but in general they were able to get a pass rush while also shutting down Frank Gore who was a non-factor in the game. Zach Thomas got a fumble recovery and the much-maligned Anthony Henry got an INT.

On offense, Dallas had some trouble running the ball but the big plays to Terrell Owens and Romo shifting in the pocket to avoid the rush was too much for the 49ers defense. Romo still is occasionally having troubles on throws but he was able to hit the big plays downfield.

A good win for the Cowboys. A confidence builder for Romo, T.O. and for the defense. Even the special teams got a little action with Carlos Polk blocking a punt for a safety and Nick Folk was money on four FG's (although his kickoffs are still suffering.)

Celebrate the win in this thread.

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by ym on Nov 23, 2008 3:36 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

First!

~Texas Massacre 08~

by TheHeat on Nov 23, 2008 3:36 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Badass Cowboys! Now lets go cards

oh yeah first!

Don't believe everything you think.

by stoproyce on Nov 23, 2008 3:36 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

dammit

Don't believe everything you think.

by stoproyce on Nov 23, 2008 3:36 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

What Happened...

To the running game? Why does it seem that when Barber has a great game, the next week the team fails to establish the run game?

~Texas Massacre 08~

by TheHeat on Nov 23, 2008 3:37 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Running...

Helps run the clock down. We let the Whiners score 2 late TDs because Garrett refused to run the ball instead of passing on almost every play. Very frustrating.

~Texas Massacre 08~

by TheHeat on Nov 23, 2008 3:39 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

SF sold out to stop our run

Which is one of the reasons for the big passing day.

by mhuff13 on Nov 23, 2008 5:08 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

A very nice win.

I am pleased. But not as pleased as those who have T.O. on their Fantasy team.

Come and whisper in my ear, give us dirty laundry - ESPN

by Nelson... on Nov 23, 2008 3:37 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

And I would be one of those dudes : )

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

www.brainfriednetwork.com [NEWS/SPORTS/FOOTBALL]

by silverblue5 on Nov 23, 2008 5:50 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

43 points

in one of my leagues!
Thanks

You can't teach an old dogma new tricks.
-Dorothy Parker

by CounterEMF on Nov 23, 2008 7:31 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I have Romo too

You can't teach an old dogma new tricks.
-Dorothy Parker

by CounterEMF on Nov 23, 2008 7:32 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

And Crayton

and Witten…
what a homer.

You can't teach an old dogma new tricks.
-Dorothy Parker

by CounterEMF on Nov 23, 2008 7:36 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

i'm THRILLED we won

but i still have two major critiques of garrett’s play-calling:

the run / pass ratio was WAAY TOO PASS-HEAVY
we did not run Choice near enough

either way, we won. but those are going to have to be fixed to continue.

seriously though, we need balance. we’re not west coast

I commented. You're welcome.

another transplant from The Blue & Silver Report

by bulldog jeeper on Nov 23, 2008 3:38 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

We found a way

that worked! That is the beauty of this offense…last week, we figured out how to move on the ground and Plowed thru the skins for over 6 mins to finish!

This week, we saw gaps on the corners and blistered the WR’s for huge days!

Who knows next week? Looks like Seattle can be run on, though…

by Cal in DC on Nov 23, 2008 3:44 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

NINTH!!!

Lifetime Cowboys Fan from the Swamps of Jersey

by Seanrude on Nov 23, 2008 3:42 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

LOL

I know it’s a tradition from the old blog, but kind of ridiculous. I guess if you like claiming a meaningless accomplishment then more power to ya.

T-New, shutting down WR's for Dallas since 2003

by APerfectStar on Nov 23, 2008 7:48 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

the key i think is..

we learn to win each week with different players.
If we rely on one guy every week to win then they can gameplan that.
So we just prove today you stop barber but even romo with a hurt pinky TO will tear you up.

get my drift

What the French?! Toast!

by thebigham on Nov 23, 2008 3:43 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Yes But...

Running the ball helps control the clock. The Whiners did not deserve to score 2 late TDs.

~Texas Massacre 08~

by TheHeat on Nov 23, 2008 3:44 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

that was more of the bend dont break lame prevent D

What the French?! Toast!

by thebigham on Nov 23, 2008 3:45 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

dont worry

our Def will kill the chawks..they look pathetic today

by Cal in DC on Nov 23, 2008 3:46 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

46 is looking good i love it

What the French?! Toast!

by thebigham on Nov 23, 2008 3:47 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

could have also been taking what they were giving

if they were selling out to stop the run

by scottmaui on Nov 23, 2008 3:46 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

same thing

What the French?! Toast!

by thebigham on Nov 23, 2008 3:47 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Think of it this way

Next time you tell someone “nice to see you” or “have a nice day”, and know you don’t mean it, it’s kinda the same thing. I like it mostly because it seems to be something people who don’t like it just can’t ignore.

by StillHateTheGiants on Nov 23, 2008 8:35 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

14th!!

We need Seattle to take care of business, Carolina is looking like crap.

by DieSlowKeyshawn on Nov 23, 2008 3:46 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Giants going 4th and 1 already...

by DieSlowKeyshawn on Nov 23, 2008 3:46 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Considering the field position

This should be a common occurrence across the NFL. Instead, the coaches that are too chicken.

If we’d gone for the 4th down conversion in the 4th quarter, the game would be a lot more comfortable.

In-YOUR-endo

by accidental innuendo on Nov 23, 2008 3:53 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Good win

There’s plenty of room for improvement ,but TO going bonkers is a great sign for the future. The passrush continues to look dominant and the run D was stellar today.
The penalties remain worrisome, though.

by Conjunction on Nov 23, 2008 3:48 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Penalties

noticed a lot in the last few minutes of 4th quarter…did u think they were avoidable?

by Cal in DC on Nov 23, 2008 3:50 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

A couple of crap calls too, though

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

by dunkman on Nov 23, 2008 3:59 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

2009 will be a season to behold.

Owens still has it, Bennett’s getting better, and Roy will have a full offseason to get comfortable with this offense.

Come and whisper in my ear, give us dirty laundry - ESPN

by Nelson... on Nov 23, 2008 3:50 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

dude 08 isnt close to being over come on haha

What the French?! Toast!

by thebigham on Nov 23, 2008 3:51 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Kosier and Jenkins...

Both got hurt in this game :(

~Texas Massacre 08~

by TheHeat on Nov 23, 2008 3:52 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

both are crucial kinks to this team too

What the French?! Toast!

by thebigham on Nov 23, 2008 3:53 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I Think...

Jenkins got hurt by trying to avoid a tackle.

~Texas Massacre 08~

by TheHeat on Nov 23, 2008 3:58 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Funny,.."Business Decision"

by CHARB on Nov 23, 2008 4:01 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Any updates on Kosier?

How Bout Them Cowboys!

by sprprsnmn on Nov 23, 2008 3:53 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

i thought

they pulled him as a precaution? that’s what joe suck said…

I commented. You're welcome.

another transplant from The Blue & Silver Report

by bulldog jeeper on Nov 23, 2008 3:55 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

joe suck - bwuhahahahaha!!! that's freakin' hilarious! i absolutely cannot stand that guy.

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

www.brainfriednetwork.com [NEWS/SPORTS/FOOTBALL]

by silverblue5 on Nov 23, 2008 6:01 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

They said Kosier was removed for precautionary measures, but it wouldn't surprise me if it was more bad PR from this organization.

by DieSlowKeyshawn on Nov 23, 2008 3:55 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

They said for preacutionary reasons, so I hope he's OK

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

by dunkman on Nov 23, 2008 4:00 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

According to the DMN he hurt his left foot again

JJ says he is doubtful for Thanksgiving. Here’s the link.

"So you can’t stiff arm at all? What about the throat?"- Marion "Barbarian" Barber

by DC_fan on Nov 23, 2008 4:53 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Unbelievable

On the other hand, considering this seasons battle with injuries, we probably should have expected it.

T-New, shutting down WR's for Dallas since 2003

by APerfectStar on Nov 23, 2008 7:53 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

BTW, Grizz

More succinct and accurate game summary I’ve read. Hopefully they came out of this healthy enough to play and win Thursday.

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

by dunkman on Nov 23, 2008 4:01 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

"I Didn't Know You Could Get Benched" - McNabb

~Texas Massacre 08~

by TheHeat on Nov 23, 2008 4:09 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

nice!

by Realist Larry on Nov 23, 2008 4:25 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

LOL

He’s done for with the Iggles. IMO

I wonder where he’ll end up next year. KC, TB, SF, ???

T-New, shutting down WR's for Dallas since 2003

by APerfectStar on Nov 23, 2008 8:01 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

No way Tampa Bay

John Gruden could make McFlabb cry by just looking at him with that ugly scowl. McFlabb is way too emotionally weak to play for that guy.

by StillHateTheGiants on Nov 23, 2008 8:39 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Too funny! Love it.

by StillHateTheGiants on Nov 23, 2008 8:38 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I wonderif the false starts

are a result of the cadence. I know Flow has his share, but it is not limited to him. All the o-linemen are guilty.

by elharpo on Nov 23, 2008 4:17 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Flo's false starts are a reslut of him being deaf in his right ear

We just gotta live with that

by mhuff13 on Nov 23, 2008 5:11 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I love resluts just as much as Flo

by kameleon_o on Nov 23, 2008 6:11 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I love resluts just as much as Flo

Don"t we all!

You can't teach an old dogma new tricks.
-Dorothy Parker

by CounterEMF on Nov 23, 2008 7:44 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Yuck

That sounds too much like sloppy seconds for my liking

by mhuff13 on Nov 23, 2008 7:46 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Colombo

gets his share too, and he doesn’t have the same excuse as Flo

by scottmaui on Nov 23, 2008 5:25 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

We are so spoiled

Only Romo could have a game where the offense sputters on and off all game long, yet he finishes with 341 yards and 3 TDs. And the int was Choice’s fault, not Romo’s. I believe that’s his 14th career 300 yard game, a new Cowboy record, and I also think that he is 12-2 in those 14 games.

by DavidH22 on Nov 23, 2008 4:26 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Kosier hurt his foot again

just reported on the DMN blog

by WayneLaR on Nov 23, 2008 4:26 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

not expected to play Thursday

by scottmaui on Nov 23, 2008 4:29 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

This Training Staff Is Garbage

~Texas Massacre 08~

by TheHeat on Nov 23, 2008 4:30 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

This is the same staff that had very few injuries the last two years

"When it's third and ten, you can take the milk drinkers and I'll take the whiskey drinkers every time." -Max McGee

by BigDinSC on Nov 23, 2008 4:35 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

did you ever maybe think its the player that's giving false info

so they can get on the field by saying he feels fine

by Deke on Nov 23, 2008 4:44 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

all training staffs are garbage

guys are getting hurt for other teams too. they should probably fire them all and get new ones.

by yahurd on Nov 23, 2008 6:10 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I know it seems like that

but it has to be bad luck not incompetence.

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

by dunkman on Nov 23, 2008 7:34 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I wonder if martellus's td was like kissing halley again or was it more like beyonce.

Ignore the Mainstream Media, EMBRACE THE HATE!!!!

by cowboy78 on Nov 23, 2008 4:39 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Rackers attempting a 68 yard free kick

by scottmaui on Nov 23, 2008 4:47 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

well that was anticlimactic

by scottmaui on Nov 23, 2008 4:48 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Kosier

Not again…..is it the same injury????

by Lobsterman on Nov 23, 2008 4:57 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Yep

~Texas Massacre 08~

by TheHeat on Nov 23, 2008 4:58 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

wow

not again.. Looks like pat watkins re-injured himself.

"If you see me up in the mountains with a lion, I ain't lyin
don't help me, help the mountain lion"

by Wmillion on Nov 23, 2008 5:15 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

on that play (the D. Foster SF TD) it looked like Watkins forgot how to tackle

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

www.brainfriednetwork.com [NEWS/SPORTS/FOOTBALL]

by silverblue5 on Nov 23, 2008 6:06 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Watkins should not be on the field period....He's not going to be around much longer playing like that...

Never been impressed by him…and the few San Fran highlights I saw, Watkins was the player gettin burned or run over…

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

by BoyzRback on Nov 23, 2008 9:09 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Safeties

Can we pick em or what??

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

by dunkman on Nov 23, 2008 9:18 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Alright Carolina is coming back.

by houseofprime on Nov 23, 2008 5:10 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Why Does Seattle Suck?

~Texas Massacre 08~

by TheHeat on Nov 23, 2008 5:12 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Aren't they on like their 27th WR of the year?

And Hasselbeck has been playing hurt or been out all year long. You see what losing Romo did to us…

by mhuff13 on Nov 23, 2008 5:14 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

WR's dropping it like its hot!

by Cal in DC on Nov 23, 2008 5:14 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

their top 4 WRs missed games due to injury as did their starting QB

WR
bobby engram
deion branch
nate burleson – out for season
koren robinson

QB
matt hasselbeck

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

www.brainfriednetwork.com [NEWS/SPORTS/FOOTBALL]

by silverblue5 on Nov 23, 2008 6:08 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

yeah

Injuries have hurt a lot of teams

"If you see me up in the mountains with a lion, I ain't lyin
don't help me, help the mountain lion"

by Wmillion on Nov 23, 2008 8:05 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Hback is a joke!

wow that pass was to who??!!

by Cal in DC on Nov 23, 2008 5:14 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

balanced redskins attack for TD

by Cal in DC on Nov 23, 2008 5:21 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

ESPN reporting Pacman's next misstep will get him a lifetime ban

Ball is in your court now, Adam.

by mhuff13 on Nov 23, 2008 5:35 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

guys have u wondered how many teams will have a new head coach end of this season?

1. Detroit
2. Cinci
3. Browns
4. Kansas city
5. STL
6. OAK
7. SEA
8. Philly
9. SD (maybe)
10. Dallas (if no playoffs)
am I missing some?
phew!

by AJA on Nov 23, 2008 5:36 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

I highly doubt KC

They’re rebuilding, and the ownership knows it. I can’t argue with the rest of the list.

by mhuff13 on Nov 23, 2008 5:42 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

The Chiefs have lost 19 out of 20, they have to be thinking about it.

by houseofprime on Nov 23, 2008 5:46 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

You never know in the NFL these days

But they know they are rebuilding. I just don’t see Herm getting the axe this year.

by mhuff13 on Nov 23, 2008 5:51 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I don't think KC will get rid of Edwards but not because he doesn't deserve it.

He’s best buds with GM Carl Peterson. I know most of the KC fans up here in Missouri hate his guts. At least with Schottenheimer they made the playoffs every year even if they weren’t exciting to watch and with Vermeil they may not have made the playoffs all the time but they were exciting to watch. With Herm they won’t make the playoffs and you’d rather watch paint dry than them play football. They really misplayed the QB position hanging with Huard and Croyle.

by kameleon_o on Nov 23, 2008 6:36 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

+1 Herm is staying....

The team maybe losing, but is showing progress. They are a young team and will get better.

Look up... get up...Don't ever, ever give up!!

by Boyzfan94 on Nov 23, 2008 7:24 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I hope one of them hires Garrett...

A true diehard Cowboys fan since 1975.

by BoyzRback on Nov 23, 2008 9:11 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

That didn't stop Lane Kiffin from getting fired

Then again Al Davis isn’t your average owner

by witten82 on Nov 23, 2008 9:55 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

More reasons why this staff sucks

Why in the hell is Barber and witten still playing in the 4th quarter?

wade has the audacity to bench Choice after the fumble and he does nothing to Flo or anyone else when they make a mistake?

Right now Choice looks more explosive than Barber.

I hope Reid gets fired and we pick him up.

Again the defense is unprepared to play on the first drive of the game.

by oneforthethumb on Nov 23, 2008 5:51 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Yeah, great idea

Bring in Andy Reid to coach T.O. Really though, can you really sit through his style of offense? Barber would be completely wasted. I like having a running game personally, even if it is inconsistent.

"When it's third and ten, you can take the milk drinkers and I'll take the whiskey drinkers every time." -Max McGee

by BigDinSC on Nov 23, 2008 5:55 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Fat Andy.....LMAO!!!

I would rather have Campo coaching this team than that fat tub of S**T!!!

Look up... get up...Don't ever, ever give up!!

by Boyzfan94 on Nov 23, 2008 7:25 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

reid

would out coach wade and garrett hands down.

reid has the weakest personnel in the nfc east and he gets the most out of his players.

wade jumps up and down on the sideline like a jack in the box.

by oneforthethumb on Nov 23, 2008 8:15 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

He's the GM

And you say he has the weakest personnel? It’s his own damn fault.

by mhuff13 on Nov 23, 2008 8:19 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Reid sucks....

c’mon….

Look up... get up...Don't ever, ever give up!!

by Boyzfan94 on Nov 23, 2008 9:05 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Reid is the worst

time management and GM in the league, you are crazy if you think he would be an upgrade.

by Billito on Nov 24, 2008 8:01 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

You're going to compare

Benching a rookie 4th round pick to benching our starting RT, who is a 4 time Pro Bowler?

wow…

by mhuff13 on Nov 23, 2008 5:55 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Oops LT

by mhuff13 on Nov 23, 2008 5:56 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

and they put Choice back in later anyway

by scottmaui on Nov 23, 2008 6:14 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

yes

no starter on this team is held accountable for anything. Flozell/bradie james/keith davis etc.

you take a 4th round pick who can play and you bench his ass because of a horribly executed play.

we then continue to give barber the ball and let him get beat up for no reason. Are barber’s ribs finally healed? I doubt it.

same for witten. he gets creamed and they put him back in the game. bennett and curtis could not have played?

by oneforthethumb on Nov 23, 2008 8:19 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

With Pac

you have to figure it will be “when” not “if” he missteps. The way the article reads missing a alcohol meeting is enough to envoke the lifetime ban

by 082288 on Nov 23, 2008 5:52 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

I think he was sending a message to the rookie.

They havent really played much together as it is. Do you not play for fear of injuries and then not produce when they in or do you give them work and pray no one gets hurt.

by squidlo97 on Nov 23, 2008 6:01 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Again no help from Sea, Car, or Ari, dallas willl just have to keep winning, well I like their chances

Ignore the Mainstream Media, EMBRACE THE HATE!!!!

by cowboy78 on Nov 23, 2008 6:09 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Carolina has a tough schedule as well.

We could pass them up.

by houseofprime on Nov 23, 2008 6:10 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

The Giants are flat out impressive

Thee most complete football team in the league. I thought they would of taken a step back this year after Strahan retired, the trade of Shockey, although getting rid of him would help manning in the huddle and the loss of Umenyiora to injured reserve, but they are one solid all around football team…

by Deke on Nov 23, 2008 6:10 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

They are tough for sure...

by mhuff13 on Nov 23, 2008 6:11 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

co-sign

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

www.brainfriednetwork.com [NEWS/SPORTS/FOOTBALL]

by silverblue5 on Nov 23, 2008 6:11 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

And they're doing this without Jacobs

And lost Plexiglass early in this game.

by mhuff13 on Nov 23, 2008 6:12 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

they've got talented depth

lose strahan: still have umenyiora, tuck, and kiwaunuka
lose umenyioura: still have tuck, kiwaunuka

lose shockey: have boss

no burress: still have hixon, toomer, smith

no jacobs: still have ward, bradshaw

one fundamental strength that the defending champs possess:

probably the best O-line in the NFL… and among the elite D-lines in the league, as well.

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

www.brainfriednetwork.com [NEWS/SPORTS/FOOTBALL]

by silverblue5 on Nov 23, 2008 7:27 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I keep arguing with Lions fans (I live near Detroit)

If Detroit has 5 picks in the first 30 or 40 picks, all 5 need to either be offensive or defensive line. They need to quit picking skill players.

The bottom line is, you win and lose with your hogs up front…on both sides of the ball.

by mhuff13 on Nov 23, 2008 7:41 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I agree

Giants are legit. Eli has placed himself in the Top 5 for qb’s, ugh did I just say that?

"If you see me up in the mountains with a lion, I ain't lyin
don't help me, help the mountain lion"

by Wmillion on Nov 23, 2008 8:08 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I don't know if I'd go that far

by mhuff13 on Nov 23, 2008 8:12 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Nor I

He’s improving, but if you watch him play, he still does the bone-headed stuff. Top ten? Yeah.

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

by dunkman on Nov 23, 2008 9:20 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

He is solid

Thats safe to say. He isn’t a playmaker. He does well in a good system, most qb’s in the league would be dominating in his situation.

by witten82 on Nov 23, 2008 9:59 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

HMM

Maybe they have a great personnel director?

by oneforthethumb on Nov 23, 2008 8:20 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Look Like...

The 2 best teams in the league both come from Jersey.

~Texas Massacre 08~

by TheHeat on Nov 23, 2008 6:13 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I thought they would too

That was before i realized how good that offensive line is

by witten82 on Nov 23, 2008 9:57 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

love the win....

let’s hold up in giving the MVP…he looked like plain old kurt warner today….it’s gonna be a favre butt-slapping fest at ESPN all week…as well as a giants kissfest…..i betchu trey wingo, JFE, skip brainless and merrill hoge will be quiet or find something negative to say about T.O.’s day….on that note, JFE and JJT kinda seem like jerks for writing articles based on T.O. not being a premier player anymore…..

all in all, i’ve very happy…we needed this win and i look forward to getting another one on thanksgiving….

put that in your pipe and smoke it joe buck! lol.

"They need security in the world, Craig!"

by Tuna Helper on Nov 23, 2008 6:16 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

I don't know how JFE has a job still

by mhuff13 on Nov 23, 2008 6:19 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

San Fran were playing off of him allowing him a free release

What game film were the 49’ers watching to come up with that dumb gameplan…

by Deke on Nov 23, 2008 6:25 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Who cares

I’ll take it

by mhuff13 on Nov 23, 2008 6:25 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Wow did Denver lay an egg today

by mhuff13 on Nov 23, 2008 6:29 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

sure it was an egg or something else

by Deke on Nov 23, 2008 6:30 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

:)

Great game, but I’d like to see the Boys really go for the jugular late in games from here on out.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dallas_cowboys Pretty much required reading for any Dallas fan.

by oneinsider on Nov 23, 2008 6:48 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

So after everything today

We are still behind 3 teams for wild card slots. Carolina, Washington, and Atlanta. Tampa is now in first in the South. There are a few teams 1 game behind us that could challenge, but the way I look at it…they’re behind us and we need to win every game anyhow.

We are on the right track though. But this gives you an idea of who we need to be following as the season finishes up.

by mhuff13 on Nov 23, 2008 6:52 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

+1

~Texas Massacre 08~

by TheHeat on Nov 23, 2008 6:57 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Ny @ Was should be a L for the skins

Ignore the Mainstream Media, EMBRACE THE HATE!!!!

by cowboy78 on Nov 23, 2008 7:00 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

At this point we should hope so

by mhuff13 on Nov 23, 2008 7:04 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Keep up the 1week focus and energy

Witten seems to have it….he confirmed they were focused on 49ers this week..and they will be ready to pound a WEAK seattle team Thursday…then they have a week and a half to be ready again…i like our chances, and I like our team’s character and focus!

by Cal in DC on Nov 23, 2008 6:59 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

What's up guys, Just got back from the game...

THAT was awesome to behold. I will not forget that experience for the rest of my life….I will post a full report from the game plus pictures by Tuesday.

For those of you saying we didn’t run it enough…..the Cowboys had 29 attempts for the game, with a 2.7 avg….I said before the game on Friday that the 49ers are excellent against the run so don’t expect a ton of yards from Barber.

www.bloggingtheboys.com

by Brandon Worley on Nov 23, 2008 7:03 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Wow 29, well that puts it into persp, that means that out of 19 barb

rushes TC had to of had at most 10 att, it sure did not look that way.

Ignore the Mainstream Media, EMBRACE THE HATE!!!!

by cowboy78 on Nov 23, 2008 7:06 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

looking at it closer:

Romo was credited with 4 rushes for some reason. So the running backs had 25 total rushes.

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by Brandon Worley on Nov 23, 2008 7:09 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Choice had 4 carries

by mhuff13 on Nov 23, 2008 7:09 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Tashard Choice...6 carries for 18 yards..

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by Brandon Worley on Nov 23, 2008 7:11 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

NFL Gamecenter

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by Brandon Worley on Nov 23, 2008 7:11 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Damnit I knew it was 6, just hit the wrong button

Lol thanks for correcting it

by mhuff13 on Nov 23, 2008 7:12 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Lol no problem.

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by Brandon Worley on Nov 23, 2008 7:14 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Maybe it time

to Choice a few more carries?

he is more explosive than barber.

by oneforthethumb on Nov 23, 2008 8:21 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

The guy has 19 career carries

And you’re ready to say he’s more explosive than Barber?

Julius Jones was also ‘more explosive than Barber.’

by mhuff13 on Nov 23, 2008 8:23 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

29 carries, 2.6 yards per carry isn't getting it done

Come December in weather on the road in Pitts and Philly, you have to be able to run the ball consistantly. The Giants and Ravens at home are both good against the run.

by Deke on Nov 23, 2008 7:15 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

good points

The Giants are running at will right now

"If you see me up in the mountains with a lion, I ain't lyin
don't help me, help the mountain lion"

by Wmillion on Nov 23, 2008 8:15 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Not today they didn't

by mhuff13 on Nov 23, 2008 8:19 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

didn't kill it

but, no Jacobs. Eli looks good, diznam

"If you see me up in the mountains with a lion, I ain't lyin
don't help me, help the mountain lion"

by Wmillion on Nov 23, 2008 8:27 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

2 Things:

1.) What is with T.O.’s new helmet visor? Are him and R. Williams the visor brothers now?

2.) Does anyone else cringe every time Manny Lawson makes a play? I just can’t help but be disappointed with that draft. I remember on the Blue and Silver Report blogging whether to take “Goldie Lochs” Bobby Carpenter or Manny Lawson.
-Oh well, I hate hind sight. Looking back on it, Antonio Cromartie went one spot behind Carpenter.

by Prime-Time on Nov 23, 2008 7:07 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Lawson has been a disappointment as well

Just not as big as Barbie

by mhuff13 on Nov 23, 2008 7:10 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Agreed, at least he's making plays though.

Barbie. LOL

by Prime-Time on Nov 23, 2008 7:12 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Not only that

But I think if we drafted Lawson, we wouldn’t have drafted Spencer. And I’d prefer Spencer to Lawson

"When it's third and ten, you can take the milk drinkers and I'll take the whiskey drinkers every time." -Max McGee

by BigDinSC on Nov 23, 2008 7:25 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

+1

by mhuff13 on Nov 23, 2008 7:42 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Brandon

Did the Defense look like it was just mailing it in the last 10 mins? Was there much energy/intensity “flying around the ball”? or was it just Prevent since we have the win?

by Cal in DC on Nov 23, 2008 7:09 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

It looked like a prevent D

In the 2nd and 3rd quarters the guys were FLYING to the ball and the rushers were having their way with the 49ers Oline. Then on those last two drives they kinda wilted, although a couple crappy personal fouls didn’t help.

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by Brandon Worley on Nov 23, 2008 7:13 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

D needs to Characterize

itself as Dominant…Up here the Ravens D is amazing..they don’t stop on anything, and seem to get more ferocious if they have a team down…

by Cal in DC on Nov 23, 2008 7:15 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Hard to get more ferocious

If the plays being called are to lay off…

by mhuff13 on Nov 23, 2008 7:17 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Exactly, WP was the one giving the marching orders, but I can hardly be suprised that he

was not willing to step on their throat and play Prev instead. I can only hope it had to do with them playing on a short week.

Ignore the Mainstream Media, EMBRACE THE HATE!!!!

by cowboy78 on Nov 23, 2008 7:18 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I dont think the Ravens D is all that special

Giants smacked them around last week.

Wow, I love Mike Singletary. If I was rich I'd pay him to follow me around and coach my life. "Get that report done! I won't tolerate slacking!!!", "Do you think the lawn is gong to mow itself? Get out there! GO! GO! GO!"

That would kick ass. - quote from the Internets.

by BLUE_Thru-n-Thru on Nov 23, 2008 7:18 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

every team has a bad game once in a while

but the Giants aren’t just another team..

by Deke on Nov 23, 2008 7:19 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Ravens and Steelers

Two tough defenses. But luckily for us, poor offenses.

T-New, shutting down WR's for Dallas since 2003

by APerfectStar on Nov 23, 2008 8:11 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

D wins championships

The defense needs to play 60 minutes like they have no offense let along a great offense.
I hope they didn’t get soft now that Romo is back.

by Prime-Time on Nov 23, 2008 7:18 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

...

They better learn to fight till the fat lady sings.

by Prime-Time on Nov 23, 2008 7:13 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

T.O.'s game

places him 6th all-time single-game yardage high in team history. To wit:

Bob Hayes: 9-246-2 (1966)
Frank Clarke: 10-241-3 (1962)
Lance Rentzel: 13-223-1 (1967)
Tony Hill: 7-213-2 (1979)
Michael Irvin: 8-210-3 (1992)
Terrell Owens: 7-208-1 (2008)
Kevin Williams: 9-203-2 (1995)

Which one of the players above does not really belong?

by DavidH22 on Nov 23, 2008 7:16 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

from the U!

That would kick ass. - quote from the Internets.

by BLUE_Thru-n-Thru on Nov 23, 2008 7:20 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Interesting stat

San Francisco’s game-opening formation forced Dallas LB Zach Thomas to the bench, ending a streak of 178 starts

Look up... get up...Don't ever, ever give up!!

by Boyzfan94 on Nov 23, 2008 7:19 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

oh that stinks

"If you see me up in the mountains with a lion, I ain't lyin
don't help me, help the mountain lion"

by Wmillion on Nov 23, 2008 8:31 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I finally loved the play calling

WE ARE A PASSING TEAM WE NEED TO CONTINUE BARBER WILL OPEN UP WHEN WE PEN UP THE FIELD THIS IS NOT PITT FOOTBALL

by rioplayer7 on Nov 23, 2008 7:59 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

SORRY

Barber will open the running game up when we open up the field this is not the old days the passing game is the key to the win

by rioplayer7 on Nov 23, 2008 8:01 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Maybe this win

But once playoffs come, he who runs and stops the run wins.

by mhuff13 on Nov 23, 2008 8:02 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Dallas needs to be balanced

They seem to have an easier time passing, but they have to keep MB3 as a threat to use play action.

See the Cowboys 1st game against WAS. Horrible imbalance.

T-New, shutting down WR's for Dallas since 2003

by APerfectStar on Nov 23, 2008 8:16 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

SF

committed to stopping the run

"If you see me up in the mountains with a lion, I ain't lyin
don't help me, help the mountain lion"

by Wmillion on Nov 23, 2008 8:17 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

exactly

if a team is committed to taking away your running game, they picked their poison in the form of Romo and T.O. and we made them pay.

In Romo we Trust

by Terry on Nov 23, 2008 8:21 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

yes

Romo still becoming comfortable with Roy Williams..

Romo has so many options in the passing in the game..

"If you see me up in the mountains with a lion, I ain't lyin
don't help me, help the mountain lion"

by Wmillion on Nov 23, 2008 8:29 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

341 yds and 3 TDs

thats some pretty good rust

In Romo we Trust

by Terry on Nov 23, 2008 8:04 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

I agree

He wasn’t crisp on the intermediate routes, but threw the deep ball like a champion..

"If you see me up in the mountains with a lion, I ain't lyin
don't help me, help the mountain lion"

by Wmillion on Nov 23, 2008 8:17 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

He did great

You could tell he’s still not back to pre-injury form yet. He almost got Witten killed.

Anybody else have a nauseating feeling seeing Romo brace himself with the right hand after getting knocked down?

The way the Cowboys injury karma has been going this season, I though he probably re-broke the pinkie.

T-New, shutting down WR's for Dallas since 2003

by APerfectStar on Nov 23, 2008 8:23 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

agreed

Romo had a couple of flutter balls..

I love his decision making, right now his hand is hindering him from playing at his highest level..

"If you see me up in the mountains with a lion, I ain't lyin
don't help me, help the mountain lion"

by Wmillion on Nov 23, 2008 8:30 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Everytime he drops back

I get that nauseous feeling expecting him to get hammered or something. He really is our franchise.

by kameleon_o on Nov 23, 2008 8:26 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

You still have to run the ball !!

New England the best passing team of all time lost the SB to a balanced team who could run the ball. You have to run the ball!. Not my rules. Running game must improve and it wont improve by passing more.

Cards a pretty good passing team lost to a team that could…. go ahead and take a guesss… run the ball. Go figure

by squidlo97 on Nov 23, 2008 8:30 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

we run better than last year's pats or this years cards

The point here isn’t that we should go pass heavy all the time, its that if a defense decides to load up on the run, we can hurt them other ways instead of running into a brick wall.

"When it's third and ten, you can take the milk drinkers and I'll take the whiskey drinkers every time." -Max McGee

by BigDinSC on Nov 23, 2008 8:35 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

The Giants rushed for under 100 yards in that game against the Pats

They beat them because they turned Brady into their personal pinata.

by mhuff13 on Nov 23, 2008 8:36 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah, the lesson I took from that SB

is that a great passing team can be slowed down if you can put their QB into the turf. I’m all for having a more “consistent” running game but the Pats didn’t lose ‘cause they couldn’t run the ball. They lost ‘cause the Giant’s pass rush wouldn’t let Brady throw the ball.

by kameleon_o on Nov 23, 2008 8:43 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

If only Asante

could catch….

Texas Stadium has a hole in the roof so God can watch his favorite team play football.

by iCowboy on Nov 23, 2008 10:32 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

What I took from the game?

Barber really needs to work on his pass pro. All of the people on here who said he did it better than JuJo are brainless. That one drive in the third, on back to back plays he let Romo get smoked. We can’t keep exposing our franchise QB to those kinds of hits. Especially with a broken pinkie.

by Mandmeisterx on Nov 23, 2008 10:11 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Wow have you been watching all season?

He misses 1 block and you call him out like this? Everyone on the planet knows that Barber is one of the top 2 or 3 (after Portis, who is by far the best) blocking RB in the NFL…..

by mhuff13 on Nov 23, 2008 11:30 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Barber's inconcistent pass protection goes all the way back to last year.

He makes some big hits when he blocks back there, but he tends to whiff a lot too. He either gives guys a quick pop with his shoulder and lets them go or he tries to go low and misses.

by Mandmeisterx on Nov 23, 2008 11:37 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

You dont havge to avgerage 5 yards a carry you just hve to stay committed.

You also have to pick up short yardage consistently. Its a mindset that also helps keep your Oline aggressive and physical. Pass blocking is passive, run blocking is aggressive. Good lineman want to go knock someones ass off.

by squidlo97 on Nov 24, 2008 5:36 AM CST reply actions 0 recs

+1

This line has the attitude, after that performance in the WAS game it should be clear to Garrett if it wasn’t already. I know he wants to use his new toys, RW2 and Bennett, but I hope he never gives up on the running game again.

T-New, shutting down WR's for Dallas since 2003

by APerfectStar on Nov 24, 2008 11:54 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

GREAT win

sorry i could not be in the chat threads but the game was NOT on in my area so i had to run to a bar where they have the Sunday Ticket… met three or four other Cowboy fans and enjoyed the win….

i figure the Eagles are done.. but man.. the Giants without their two best offensive players be a pretty good Cardinal team..

by stephena on Nov 24, 2008 9:16 AM CST reply actions 0 recs