Slipping Through Their Fingers: Ravens 33, Cowboys 24
by Rafael Vela on Dec 20, 2008 10:38 PM CST
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These are simply the most obvious of several key whiffs from the night:
-- Tony Romo missed Miles Austin behind the Ravens secondary on Dallas' initial 3rd down play.
-- Anthony Henry whiffs on a deep out to Derrick Mason, missing a pick.
-- Ken Hamlin missed a Le'Roy McClain fumble, which falls into Mason's hands. Baltimore makes the game tipper, faking a field goal two plays later and setting up their first field goal of the day.
-- Tashard Choice drops an option pitch when he has the corner on a 3rd-and-2 early in the 4th quarter, forcing Dallas to settle for a field goal when the score was 16-7.
-- Two Cowboys miss on a Yamon Figures fumble on a kickoff after Dallas scored to pull to within 19-17.
-- Hamlin whiffs on a Willis McGahee isolation play, allowing him to run 77 yards without having to make a wiggle, let alone a cut, on a game deciding run with 3:34 left in the game one play later.
-- Hamlin tries going high on McClain on the first play after Dallas kicks deep after pulling back to 26-24, failing to make the tackle and letting McClain free for an 82 yard run.
The Ravens finished with 267 yards rushing and 159 of them came on Baltimore's final two runs.
-- The decisive edge? Rex Ryan completely broke Jason Garrett's and Hudson Houck's protection. I stopped counting when I ran out of fingers the times that Baltimore was able to get a rusher to come free on Romo, without anybody touching him. Romo has a bad back, which clearly worsened as the game proceeded, and the Ravens beat him blue. Romo needed every bit of his Houdini skills to simply avoid pressure and throw incompletions.
Romo made big plays late, but when the game was in contest, in the first three quarters, the protection failed to protect.
More to come.
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yeah and you forgot....
the Tony Romo INT before the half that set up that field goal by Stover
"Remember this. Bear Bryant retired at age 69, and he died 28 days after he stopped coaching. If you don't have something, and a purpose in your life, you're gonna die."- Lou Holtz (funny old man)
by BLUE_Thru-n-Thru on Dec 20, 2008 10:42 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Ah,
my six year old watched the end, shook his head and says, "and the Cowboys were so good back in the day.
by Rafael Vela on Dec 20, 2008 10:43 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
That pick put Dallas down two
that didn’t decide the game.
by Rafael Vela on Dec 20, 2008 10:43 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
that was the turning point for me
Before this game, Baltimore would be ecstatic to have a two point lead at the half. That turnover was a game changer psychologically for the Ravens, chance to go up by 4 with a fieldgoal, instead, dallas was behind by 2
by Deke on Dec 20, 2008 11:04 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
don't be too clever
turnovers matter, even if they dont impact the immediate score.
they take away point from us, they put the defense back on the field.
turnover differential has the highest correlation to winning of any stat.
by 325424 on Dec 20, 2008 11:06 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
That's what happens when you're on the field for so long.
Seattle, the world's worst sports city.
by SSreporters on Dec 20, 2008 10:47 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
BS
Romo stunk it up in the first half, missed opportunties…….penalities and bad tackling lost the game in the second half. It had nothing to do with the defense being on the field too long. They got caught on two straight running plays. Everyone in the stadium knew they were going to run and they choked……kiss the playoffs goodbye people….
Werd is a Turd......
by Boyzfan94 on Dec 20, 2008 11:13 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
The Defense folded at the end but I they said it best.. The more chances you give an offense the easier it will be to figure them out. way to many 3 an outs… way to many errant throws…AN WAY TO MANY PENALTIES!!!! we will never be a Superbowl team avg 7+ penalties per game.
Semper Fi.
by UnNecessary Roughness on Dec 20, 2008 10:59 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
yeah but a game within reach, every point mattered.
"Remember this. Bear Bryant retired at age 69, and he died 28 days after he stopped coaching. If you don't have something, and a purpose in your life, you're gonna die."- Lou Holtz (funny old man)
by BLUE_Thru-n-Thru on Dec 20, 2008 10:45 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Damn straight
- friggin offender, so glad Jerry re-signed this a-hole.
T-New, shutting down WR's for Dallas since 2003
by APerfectStar on Dec 20, 2008 11:20 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Who is the next Head Coach and O Coordinator?
I can’t imagine that Chubsy Ubsy and Alfred E Newman will be back
Lifetime Cowboys Fan from the Swamps of Jersey
by Seanrude on Dec 20, 2008 10:45 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
sigh
It’ll be a long day at work tomorrow.
Come and whisper in my ear, give us dirty laundry - ESPN
by Nelson... on Dec 20, 2008 10:46 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I have to hop on a flight tomorrow morning and fly to a bunch of hatin' family members.
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by jsams on Dec 20, 2008 11:04 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Jerry isn't firing anybody
Fire Wade? Why? His unit played better than Jason Garretts’?
He’s a stubborn guy. The press won’t goad him into a change.
by Rafael Vela on Dec 20, 2008 10:47 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Wade's unit is the whole team
Lifetime Cowboys Fan from the Swamps of Jersey
by Seanrude on Dec 20, 2008 10:48 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
what's the point of more to come?
every statement that needed to be made was made by the opposition. this team is disappointing in every way imaginable, even to a guy like me who had modest hopes for the season that included a simple playoff win. you play as individuals, you lose as individuals.
i want red ball the hell out of this offense, and i want someone who can simplify it, and can cater to the strengths of the line and receivers. there is no reason for this team to live and die by long plays interspersed with swing passes to the halfback, and i excuse no one for this underachieving season.
maybe next year, right guys?
Really all America want is cold beer, warm p***y, and some place to take a s**t with a door on it. - Mr. Ford
by buckets on Dec 20, 2008 10:47 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Terry, I'm waiting for your excuse.
The offense took too long to click, Flacco was sacked 5 times and they couldn’t score……..
Seattle, the world's worst sports city.
by SSreporters on Dec 20, 2008 10:48 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
those two runs at the end…..a 260lb back! come on!
by MdFan24 on Dec 20, 2008 10:50 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
defense lost this game, not Romo
In Romo we Trust
by Terry on Dec 20, 2008 10:51 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
no fault of Tony's though
he did all he could in the first half to ensure we lost
by Sean N on Dec 20, 2008 10:52 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
not true give credit to their defense
In Romo we Trust
by Terry on Dec 20, 2008 10:53 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
BS Terry.....
He was all over the place with his throws even when he had no pressure. He missed wide open players throughout the first half.
Werd is a Turd......
by Boyzfan94 on Dec 20, 2008 11:16 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I agree with you
That’s how friggin upset I am. Romo blew it. I love the guy but he friggin blew it.
T-New, shutting down WR's for Dallas since 2003
by APerfectStar on Dec 20, 2008 11:23 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
+1,
Romo came through at the end when the D didn’t, but Romo’s first 3 quarters made it possible for the D to lose it
by aussie_cowboy on Dec 21, 2008 2:23 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
BS Terry.....
He was all over the place with his throws even when he had no pressure. He missed wide open players throughout the first half.
Werd is a Turd......
by Boyzfan94 on Dec 20, 2008 11:16 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I've been a Romo defender in the past
but he messed up big time in the first half. 2 ints and missed open passes deep. Maybe it was his back, some of it was def the Ravens’ D, but Romo def had better days. There’s plenty of blame to go all around. The D was good in the first half but sucked major eggs in the 2nd. 159 yds on 2 runs?!?! More than enough blame to go around for everyone IMO.
by Sean N on Dec 20, 2008 11:17 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Not
Just romo, I love as much as the next Romo-Lover but you need time to throw the football, and frankly he didn’t have much. Yes the picks are on him, esp. that second one. Line had a rough rough time tonight…but it’s Romo and Co.
by joey7289 on Dec 20, 2008 11:18 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
the point is even when he had time he missed open receivers..
Werd is a Turd......
by Boyzfan94 on Dec 20, 2008 11:22 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
the d
seemed to want to win ore than tony wanted to lose at first
then they a showed a commitment to losing as well
tony tried hard to lose, then made a desperate attempt to correct it at the end and it was almost enough
anyway you cut it, tony did nothing to dis-spell his reputation as a great small game QB and a big game choke artist.
right or wrong, fair or unfair, it’s a reputation he will have to live with until he overcomes it. i think he will come through and win a game that matters some day, but i wish he would have done it tonight.
it’s a shame because it sure will take the joy out of aug-nov next year.
by 325424 on Dec 20, 2008 10:56 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Ken Hamlin will be waking up and screaming all week
that’s as bad a 2nd half as a safety can have.
by Rafael Vela on Dec 20, 2008 10:51 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
talk about vomitting the party line...
Cliff Harris’ talking about this being a character building loss….blah
"Remember this. Bear Bryant retired at age 69, and he died 28 days after he stopped coaching. If you don't have something, and a purpose in your life, you're gonna die."- Lou Holtz (funny old man)
by BLUE_Thru-n-Thru on Dec 20, 2008 10:53 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
has ANY Team, EVER given up..
back-to-back 75yd+ TD Runs? Gotta be an NFL Historical first?
The Silver Lining in this cloud?
a) Dallas will finish 9 – 7, and mercifully, NOT make the Playoffs
b) Jerry Jones, never admitting failure himself, will fire Wade Phillips
c) Jerry Jones, being the “football expert” he thinks he is, will pick another in a long line of Buffoonish Head Coaches, preferably someone such as maybe Dave Campo, AGAIN, because he’s on the staff, or maybe, Chan Gailey again, because he “trained” Tashard Choice…
d) and the Dallas Cowboys will go another 11 years without a Playoff win, with Jerry Jones blaming EVERYONE except the most obvious answer: HIMSELF!
Is there any way to FIRE an OWNER?
by Dale in Atlanta on Dec 20, 2008 10:53 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
there has to be something to that back to back 75 yards....wtf! The defense did the same thing last year when they gave up the TD in like 40 seconds
by MdFan24 on Dec 20, 2008 10:55 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
the defense is selling out to make a stop
once you get threw the first wave, it’s over
by Deke on Dec 20, 2008 10:56 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Jerry Jones is not the guy to blame
Jerry has put together a deep and talented team. Jerry had a great draft this year, one that kept us alive without our 2 starting RB’s and CB’s.
Jerry does not make tackles or throw interceptions.
by rjh622 on Dec 20, 2008 11:01 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I agree about the draft...
it was a really good one this year.
Well, they need another Good Draft this coming year; hopefully Romo gets more comfortable with Roy Williams.
I don’t know what to think about Jason Garrett; I know it’s popular to blame him; they did great last year, this year, i don’t know what the problem is.
I think they didn’t trust Tarshard Choice enough in this game, early enough, and frankly, he’s been their best player the past three games in a row!
by Dale in Atlanta on Dec 20, 2008 11:07 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Not many owners would have drafte Choice
After getting Jones in the first round.
by rjh622 on Dec 20, 2008 11:08 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Dallas needed two back from the draft
choice was a great value in the fourth round
by Deke on Dec 20, 2008 11:09 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
true, because most owners leave those decisions to the GM
Lifetime Cowboys Fan from the Swamps of Jersey
by Seanrude on Dec 20, 2008 11:10 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
No one knows how good this draft is. Wait 2-3 years and then report back
Lifetime Cowboys Fan from the Swamps of Jersey
by Seanrude on Dec 20, 2008 11:41 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Ah, Dale
No sight of you, but things go south and you’re here.
I can set my watch by you.
by Rafael Vela on Dec 20, 2008 10:55 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Ah, Rafael..
living in a Fantasy world as always!
I’ve not commented on this board, but ONE time in the past year plus, maybe more!
I think you’ve confused me with someone else….
by Dale in Atlanta on Dec 20, 2008 10:58 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Ah, no, I haven't...but I'm to be corrected...
In fact, I didn’t even remember my password, I had to dig it out of an old email in my Inbox, I haven’t even signed in since the first month of the season…and it may have been around then, that I had my last and only post of the season.
I didn’t even post after this year’s Draft, nor in the offseason, either.
Prior to that, I may have posted after the loss to the Giants in last year’s Playoffs.
My advice to you both: put the Crack Pipe down, and back away slowly…
Yo’ve got Dale Posts on the Brain!
by Dale in Atlanta on Dec 20, 2008 11:02 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
You have definitely posted more than you claim DALE
T-New, shutting down WR's for Dallas since 2003
by APerfectStar on Dec 20, 2008 11:28 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
another person hitting the Bong, now doubt...
Okay, you do the search, via Google, or whatever, and show me how many times I’ve posted on this Blog, in the past year!
Gee whiz people, get a grip!
I’ve been all over the Politcal Blogs, such as Hot Air, for the past year plus, I’ve ignored this site, and Rafael’s old site, as well.
I’ve posted ONCE in the past year here, and not at Rafael’s site, in the past 2 years Plus!
In fact, I found this site about two years ago, and liked it much better than Rafael’s, and completely quit going over there sometime after the 2006 season!
Go pester someone else..
by Dale in Atlanta on Dec 20, 2008 11:31 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
His profile says he hasn't been posting
But I swear I’ve seen him recently.
Pimpin' ain't easy and neither is being a Sixers fan. I manage to do both. Join me at Liberty Ballers, the SBNation 76ers blog. Don't make fun of the name either. It has nothing to do with the New York Liberty of the WNBA.
by jsams on Dec 20, 2008 11:59 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Thank you, finally, someone here has a clue!
by Dale in Atlanta on Dec 21, 2008 12:10 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Wrong again Mr Dale from Hell
T-New, shutting down WR's for Dallas since 2003
by APerfectStar on Dec 21, 2008 12:13 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
His profile says he hasn't been posting
Read ’er and weep!
BWAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!
by Dale in Atlanta on Dec 21, 2008 12:16 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
No, mister
this was your MO on my old site. Show up and projectile rant after losses.
I’m well aware of who you are.
by Rafael Vela on Dec 20, 2008 11:01 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Now, you're just plain delusional...
I never was a Parcells fan, nor a Wade fan, and am still not; and frankly, I’m not a fan of Jerry Jones either, but as I’ve said many times, on your old blog, I have no control over any of those things.
But it’s interesting how you all are jumping on me, and I’ve posted on this site, twice now, in a year.
As for your old site Rafael, I haven’t been over there, nor posted there, in over TWO years!
And I had many good exchanges with other fans there; so once again, I suggest, you put down the Crack Pipe, and back away, you guys are delusional!
by Dale in Atlanta on Dec 20, 2008 11:04 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I love
how people aren’t Jerry fans, everyone was when he was winning super bowls.
by joey7289 on Dec 20, 2008 11:05 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I'm still with him
Because if there is any owner who will be pissed after something like that, its Jerry.
by rjh622 on Dec 20, 2008 11:06 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
It's been awhile since the Cowboys won super bowls
Lifetime Cowboys Fan from the Swamps of Jersey
by Seanrude on Dec 20, 2008 11:06 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Wow
would you rather be here, or 0-14..come on
by joey7289 on Dec 20, 2008 11:07 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
of course I'd rather be here
I just wish here was the early 1990s
Lifetime Cowboys Fan from the Swamps of Jersey
by Seanrude on Dec 20, 2008 11:08 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I was done with Jerry after Quincy was drafted
by Deke on Dec 20, 2008 11:07 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Look at the last five years
And tell me from a Owner/GM perspective, that he was not a success. The biggest failure was backup QB
by rjh622 on Dec 20, 2008 11:10 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
last five year, Jerry wasn't running the draft
who brought in T.O, pacrat..
by Deke on Dec 20, 2008 11:20 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
TO and pacman wernt drafted
and Jerry has the ultimate say on who is and who isnt drafted. The 2005 draft and this year go on his watch.
by rjh622 on Dec 20, 2008 11:22 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
He signed those two idiots didn't he
poor decision. Both have been nothnig by headaches since they got here
When Bill got here, Jerry took the back seat, that’s when the scouting department changed, and the scouts had more input. Before jerry was changing the draft board to his own liking… I guess you forgets the ross, Goodrich, Bryant, etc.
Go check the draft 95 to 02, they tell the story under Jerry, MR GM
by Deke on Dec 20, 2008 11:28 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
TO has been worth it, Pacman not so much
Be careful talking about all those bad drafts, you may get labelled a hater. I was told to go to the Dolphins board because I had the temerity to suggest that Parcells had something to do with the good drafts that occurred while he was in Dallas
Lifetime Cowboys Fan from the Swamps of Jersey
by Seanrude on Dec 20, 2008 11:30 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I've been called a hater numerous times here
and I could careless!!
If people want to think jerry is a football guy and GM, they’re clueless…
T.O is not a team player, he’s an I guy, never runs good route, quits on routes all the time, average hands, never makes a big catch, never fights for the ball.. fight one to complain when he doesn’t get the ball though
Both T.O and Pac-rat are nothing more than Drama.
by Deke on Dec 20, 2008 11:35 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I am with you on Jerry the GM, just sort of disagree with you on TO
but I understand where you are coming from
Lifetime Cowboys Fan from the Swamps of Jersey
by Seanrude on Dec 20, 2008 11:37 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
i think firing jimmy
turned most intelligent fans on jerry
by 325424 on Dec 20, 2008 11:08 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
No, I'm of sound mind
I’m just amused by your predictable cut and paste rants, even if they are one or two years old. They never change. Fire Jerry, RRRRRRRR!
by Rafael Vela on Dec 20, 2008 11:07 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Well, let's see Rafael..
Barry Switzer
Chan Gailey
Dave Campo
Bill Parcells
Wade Phillips…
The results speak for themselves:
12 years without a Playoff Win, the longest streak in the NFL right now, if I’m not mistaken, and certainly the longest in Cowboy History!
Now, go ahead and defend that if you can?
by Dale in Atlanta on Dec 20, 2008 11:10 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
that cannot be right, when did Detroit last win a playoff game?
Lifetime Cowboys Fan from the Swamps of Jersey
by Seanrude on Dec 20, 2008 11:11 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Toche on that one...
I’m not sure, and I’m too lazy to look it up; but was sure I saw it on one of those “facts” thingies during some game earlier in the year.
I know it’s a Cowboys Record by far, I think 8 or 9 years was the previous long on that.
Anyway, doesn’t matter, it’s not pretty, no matter what, just frustrating, becuase my entire family, except me, are Redskin fans or Steeler fans, and I’m just frustrated because this year, I was SURE they were going to win the Super Bowl!
I was an idiot…
by Dale in Atlanta on Dec 20, 2008 11:15 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Is this team not one of the most talented in the league?
And you consider Parcells to be a bad hire?
Jones is not a coach. He can’t stop two 70+ runs in the 4th quarter. And he can’t stop penalties. He can just bring in talent and pay checks. Which he does magnificently.
by rjh622 on Dec 20, 2008 11:13 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
If this teamwas all that talented, they would not have to rely on other teams losing to make the playoffs?
Lifetime Cowboys Fan from the Swamps of Jersey
by Seanrude on Dec 20, 2008 11:15 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Then tell me the huge weaknesses in talent
Last year it was CB, WR, and backup running back. He addressed those needs.
by rjh622 on Dec 20, 2008 11:18 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
How about wins? Seems like a weakness to me
Lifetime Cowboys Fan from the Swamps of Jersey
by Seanrude on Dec 20, 2008 11:19 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
thats what Zach Thomas, Ken Hamlin, and Tank were brought in for
I suppose it didnt work. But I dont know that that plan was that awful.
by rjh622 on Dec 20, 2008 11:24 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Jerry's all about a circus atmosphere
and you can’t win with all those distractions without it hurting your football team
by Deke on Dec 20, 2008 11:15 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
i'm pretty upset right now...
this was an embarrassing loss…..you give up to 70-plus yard runs with the game on the line to a fat fullback and RB who’s been struggling this year? we don’t deserve to go to the playoffs, let alone win this game….but i’ll be right there cheering for us to beat the iggles next week……i’m just really disappointed right now…in everybody….romo….garrett….wade…..our D…..everybody deserves blame in this one…not just one player…..or coaching…the whole organization laid an egg….
"They need security in the world, Craig!"
by Tuna Helper on Dec 20, 2008 10:56 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Were going to lay and egg in that game Tuna
We could offically be out tomorrow…..It would be nice for Ware to get the sack record. That’s the only thing I will be rooting for next week.
Werd is a Turd......
by Boyzfan94 on Dec 20, 2008 11:20 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I thought Ware would have more against the ravens tonight
by Deke on Dec 20, 2008 11:29 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
5 sacks in the first half
none in the second…they didn’t make the plays in the second. The offense stunk it up in the first half and the defense stunk it up in the second half.
Werd is a Turd......
by Boyzfan94 on Dec 20, 2008 11:33 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
The difference...
Their coaches made adjustments at halftime, what da hell did ours do?
Cam Cameron saw some things, improved the protection for Flacco, called some timely creative plays that worked, and even John Harbaugh cleverly called that unexpected fake FG, which resulted in a first down and eventual TD for Baltimore.
Honestly, the moves that Cameron and Harbaugh made reminded me of the kinds of things Jimmy J did in big games under his leadership in Big D.
"I got a fever. And the only prescription is more cowbell." -- Bruce Dickinson
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by silverblue5 on Dec 21, 2008 2:31 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
To be honest
They didn’t adjust that much on the defensive side of the ball, they did pretty much the same thing, the killer was at the end of the 2nd quarter we ran an overload and attempted to block it…that’s where they made their adjustment. Speical teams coach realized this and went for the fake field goal and went right at the 3 players we had to the right…
by joey7289 on Dec 21, 2008 9:42 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
top flight security.
"Remember this. Bear Bryant retired at age 69, and he died 28 days after he stopped coaching. If you don't have something, and a purpose in your life, you're gonna die."- Lou Holtz (funny old man)
by BLUE_Thru-n-Thru on Dec 20, 2008 10:58 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Kick
We should have tried a long FG at the end and try for the onside kick. Amazing.
Should have played more shotgun spread in this game.
by Blammo on Dec 20, 2008 11:00 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Everyone
Stop pointing fingers here and there, this is a combined lost, whether we got out coached, out played, or whatever…hope for help tomorrow or week 17 isn’t even worth waking, and agree with Blammo should have kicked a field goal sometime in there oh well.
by joey7289 on Dec 20, 2008 11:02 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
who missed Roy Williams
you know the SS who doesnt try t play two hand touch in the fourth quarter tonight?
i guess i did.
and that is a first….
by 325424 on Dec 20, 2008 11:10 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
You better friggin hope they draft a competent replacement
Because he sure as hell isn’t on the current roster!
T-New, shutting down WR's for Dallas since 2003
by APerfectStar on Dec 20, 2008 11:33 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I got a cardboard cut out that would play better than Roy
We will be drafting a safety next year.
by Deke on Dec 20, 2008 11:38 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Why didn't you send it to Irving????
We probably should draft 2 good ones, because Hamlin is only going to play well during a contract year.
T-New, shutting down WR's for Dallas since 2003
by APerfectStar on Dec 20, 2008 11:53 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I think the starting safeties next year are Hamlin and Henry
by Deke on Dec 20, 2008 11:58 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Agreed Tom. Hamlin SUCKED tonight. And that's putting it nicely.
"I got a fever. And the only prescription is more cowbell." -- Bruce Dickinson
www.brainfriednetwork.com [NEWS/SPORTS/FOOTBALL]
by silverblue5 on Dec 21, 2008 2:32 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Ray Lewis said this was the simplest offense he'd seen this year
what does that say? It’s one thing if they are the Giants – line it up and play smash mouth. But they ain’t.
I don’t see how Garrett stays, unless Jerry is on the hook with his contract. And yeah, I think Wade deserves blame for those two runs. Unbelieveable. Not to mention his defense was pretty ineffective in the 2nd half.
But I can’t blame Romo too much. I swear to God I saw Lewis come in on late blitzes completely unblocked about 5 times. We saw it with our own eyes – the line could not block at all. Romo should have been sacked four more times.
I guess there’s still a chance, not completelt remote, that teams like TB and Atl could lose tomorrow, and then have it all come down to Philly next week. Sigh. I knew I should have stayed focused and invested only in fantasy football this year.
by DavidH22 on Dec 20, 2008 11:12 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
They
Played the giants a lot different, something tells me they watched a ton of film on us because their blitzes were to perfection.
by joey7289 on Dec 20, 2008 11:13 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
What gets me about our current coaching staff is...
…how they prepare for good defenses.
Think about it.
Why not pop in tape of how Indy destroyed the Ravens this year? Or how the G-Men pulled away and turned a close game into a bit of a romp in New York’s favor?
Take notes on how the Colts and Giants won decisively and incorporate some of those wrinkles into the Cowboys game plan.
WTF?
"I got a fever. And the only prescription is more cowbell." -- Bruce Dickinson
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by silverblue5 on Dec 21, 2008 2:35 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
They
Probably did study tape…I just think the Ravens made it a point they were going to break our offense. I hope we watch this game tape a lot this week. With that said we should have watched the Giants tape and continue to run the ball down their throat.
by joey7289 on Dec 21, 2008 9:43 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I agree about the blitzing and Romo
hard for anybody to do much with that kind of protection and that kind of pressure
by rjh622 on Dec 20, 2008 11:14 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
i wonder how much less we were able to adapt to their D
because we were too busy adapting to el revolvo the left guard
I commented. You're welcome.
another transplant from The Blue & Silver Report
by bulldog jeeper on Dec 21, 2008 1:42 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
with some help we can still make the playoffs....
it’s just after this loss….i’m not sure i want to go…..i certainly don’t want to go and get whooped and give more ammunition to the romo-haters….it would only add to our anti-december and january mystique…if we go to philly and handle the iggles…than well yeah…i’m down…..but if we pull this same crap in philly, which will probably disqualify us anyway, then it’s all for the best….the cream rises to the top and we haven’t this year…..doesn’t mean we can’t do it next week or next year….but the body of work this year says no…..
and btw, i’m about done with wade, garrett, stewart and the whole lot of them…bring in cowher and holmgren…even if it means dumping T.O……the problem i had were the obvious mistakes……not selling out on obvious running plays….offsides….delay of game……real basic stuff we’re still struggling with in week 16…..that stuff needs to stop and it can only be rectified by coaching…..
ugh….god i hate to rant like this….but i’m just very very disappointed right now and very very mad…..
"They need security in the world, Craig!"
by Tuna Helper on Dec 20, 2008 11:14 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
And things like the fake field goal
and the penalties everywhere. Something has been wrong all year
by rjh622 on Dec 20, 2008 11:16 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
this team has played all year like they played at the end of last season
and after the first washington game this year, I thought dallas wouldn’t make the playoffs. They just make the same stupid mistake week in and week out
by Deke on Dec 20, 2008 11:18 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
We're done
And I have been accused several times of being a rose colored glass wearing homer.
But seriously, the Boys blew it, and F-it they really don’t deserve to make it. Time to look forward to the draft.
T-New, shutting down WR's for Dallas since 2003
by APerfectStar on Dec 20, 2008 11:37 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah. We'll probably see the same type of mistakes in Philly next week. Season over, man.
I am so tired of seeing this team give the ball away with turnovers, not capitalize on turnover opportunities, exhibit poor tackling fundamentals, overthrow/underthrow open receivers, offensive skill players drop pitches and/or passes, coaches not making in-game adjustments, O-linemen missing assignments, committing one penalty after another and another and another.
The theme for tonight’s loss is simply…
“OPPORTUNITY LOST.”
Hell, that should be da theme of the whole freakin’ season.
Loss to the Rams.
Close losses to Washington and Pittsburgh.
And failure to capitalize on numerous opps to win tonight against Baltimore.
I just listed four winnable games right there.
I’m so pissed.
WTF? WTF? WTF?
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by silverblue5 on Dec 21, 2008 2:41 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
The Ravens came up huge tonight. I was blogging over at Baltimore Beatdown all night, and was just waiting for you guys to come back and beat us in the final moments like the Steelers did last week. Not once, but twice (WTF!?) we ran off two 75+ yard TD runs agains the #7 ranked defense. Romo looked bewildered all game and the Cowboys seemed to think they would have an easy time tonight and didn’t seem to have the fire in their eyes like my Ravens did. Your pass rush was great but we were able to run on you even before the two big runs. You missed a couple of possible game changing turnovers when you muffed the fumble recovery and almost made a pick six. I am so stoked for my Ravens, perhaps the same oppoite feeling of dispair you guys probably feel. You still have a very good team, but might not make the playoffs now. However, wake up tomorrow and root for the Vikings and Redskins, then take care of the Eagles next week and who knows, you might still back into the postseason. Good luck guys, now at least.
Rexx
by Rexx on Dec 20, 2008 11:16 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Ravens were the better team. They made every play they needed to.
Maybe the 3rd time will be a charm against the Steelers should they meet in the playoffs.
by MadMick on Dec 20, 2008 11:35 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Rafael
I think you do great work (i especially liked you write up on garrett v spagnolo) but i think it’s crazy not to include Romo’s two incredibly bad INT’s in a overview of what went wrong….
by 325424 on Dec 20, 2008 11:17 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
That's a snap review
I have five kids running around my house and I’m trying to blog at the same time.
The first pick was a punt. Dallas scored two plays later.
The second pick was bad, but his guy was open. It was a horrible throw. It was like Aikman in his last year when his back went out. All his deep throws up the sideline were short.
by Rafael Vela on Dec 20, 2008 11:21 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
a punt on second down
but i hear you on the back and the 5 kids.
peace.
by 325424 on Dec 20, 2008 11:23 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Well done, Rexx
The Ravens made plays down the stretch. Dallas did not.
by Rafael Vela on Dec 20, 2008 11:22 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Can't
Make to many plays stretching the field when you don’t have time…
by joey7289 on Dec 20, 2008 11:24 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
dallas choked down the stretch is more accurate
Werd is a Turd......
by Boyzfan94 on Dec 20, 2008 11:31 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
when you cant beat the Rams, and I dont care if you dont play with a QB
there is something wrong
by Deke on Dec 20, 2008 11:39 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
again...
i wanted to see romo start screaming and admitting we suck and we’ll get better
but still he always gives good press conferences cuz he’s a nice guy
the entire game isnt his fault
alot of it falls on garrett who called crap all day and hudson houck the o-line coach who couldnt adjust
and wade who didnt go for the onside and stacked the box twice in a row when it didnt work the first time
the entire team lost…we had opportunities to win but we didnt capitilize
o well maybe next year
t.o. had a good press conference he was calm..i think they all know that next year will probably be a better shot but its not over yet even though we dont deserve the playoffs if we cant beat good defenses at home
Superbowl or Bust?
by MrMinority on Dec 20, 2008 11:23 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
When you let losers coach your team, you end up with a losing team
by Urinal Mint on Dec 20, 2008 11:24 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I wouldnt call Bill Parcell a loser
Phillips, maybe.
by rjh622 on Dec 20, 2008 11:26 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
If Jerry asks nicley, is there any chance Jimmy will come back?
Lifetime Cowboys Fan from the Swamps of Jersey
by Seanrude on Dec 20, 2008 11:26 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Isn't christmas the time of hope?
Lifetime Cowboys Fan from the Swamps of Jersey
by Seanrude on Dec 20, 2008 11:27 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
zzz\
Lifetime Cowboys Fan from the Swamps of Jersey
by Seanrude on Dec 20, 2008 11:26 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Baltimore rushes 2 and manages to sack Romo
There’s no excuse, and someone needs to be made accountable.
by Urinal Mint on Dec 20, 2008 11:27 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Wade will say after next week's crushing loss in Philadelphia
“but we won 9 games this season!”
So long, Wade. Happy trails.
by Urinal Mint on Dec 20, 2008 11:27 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
the dolphins
have a better record than us
injuries are an excuse but good teams overcome them
and we had alot of opportunities to put up 21 points on the board early
but we didnt make the plays
romo was great at the end but the d failed and so did the entire team
it was a team loss,,.every facet was bad
Superbowl or Bust?
by MrMinority on Dec 20, 2008 11:29 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
and when there is a teamwide failure, the head coach gets the blame
Lifetime Cowboys Fan from the Swamps of Jersey
by Seanrude on Dec 20, 2008 11:31 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
We need
Atlana to lose one of two, Tampa to lose both, and we have to win…
by joey7289 on Dec 20, 2008 11:32 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Chicago has to lose also
Werd is a Turd......
by Boyzfan94 on Dec 20, 2008 11:35 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I Think
we own the tie breaker over them regardless
by joey7289 on Dec 20, 2008 11:36 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I don't think so.....
they were saying tonight Chicago has to lose. The only Tie breaker we have is over tampa
Werd is a Turd......
by Boyzfan94 on Dec 20, 2008 11:37 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
The Cowboys will go to the playoffs if they buy tickets
Lifetime Cowboys Fan from the Swamps of Jersey
by Seanrude on Dec 20, 2008 11:33 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
This is no time for jokes, but I did giggle
by CHARB on Dec 20, 2008 11:34 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I agree with Sean, they are done.
I doubt they can muster a win against the Iggles, although I’ll still be rooting for it.
T-New, shutting down WR's for Dallas since 2003
by APerfectStar on Dec 20, 2008 11:41 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
It was such an obvious joke, I just could not resist
Lifetime Cowboys Fan from the Swamps of Jersey
by Seanrude on Dec 20, 2008 11:42 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
All of you all saying
the Ravens came up huge are just plain F-ing kidding youself! face the facts we sucked. Should have never lost this game
by rocj55 on Dec 20, 2008 11:32 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I am done
I have wasted too much money on these f-ing millionaires!
by rocj55 on Dec 20, 2008 11:33 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Those stupid draw plays?
Romo off target all game? Defense can’t stop up the middle plays?
by rocj55 on Dec 20, 2008 11:35 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Painful final memory of Texas Stadium
I was thinking about the 85 Dolphins getting jacked up when the Bears looked like they would eclipse the only perfect team. A mediocre Miami came up big in the Monday night game to give the DOMINATING Bears their only loss.
Like we had tonight, the fins had the old players on the field pre game and everyone talked about history. Our guys came out flat and tired looking instead of sky high over the historic event.
~Sigh~ what a wasted of incredible talent this year.
by Travlr on Dec 20, 2008 11:35 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I have been a fan forever. I remember loving the boys when they were 1-15
BUt hell I was only 12 I din’t know better! I wasn’t even this emotinal at my own wedding!
by rocj55 on Dec 20, 2008 11:38 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
well
at least this frees up time to start thinking about ways for jerruh to use his second round draft pick….
by 325424 on Dec 20, 2008 11:40 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
second rookie QB to win at texas stadium
100th loss tonight at texas stadium in its gistory
by Deke on Dec 20, 2008 11:41 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
you listening to the ticket Deke
Werd is a Turd......
by Boyzfan94 on Dec 20, 2008 11:42 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Yea I was at the Big Ben game in 04, he looked good.
And we played hard. Tonight not so much
by Travlr on Dec 20, 2008 11:43 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Freakin' Vinny lost that game. We led most of that game, too.
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by silverblue5 on Dec 21, 2008 2:44 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
God
Half of you people need to go to sleep…you treat this like you just went bankrupt.
by joey7289 on Dec 20, 2008 11:42 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
its amusing
to read though. keep it up boys!
but at least you have more fans on your site than Tennessee, went over there and got bored.
by Bleed-Black&Gold on Dec 20, 2008 11:43 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
You don't get it man
This was the exit from the playoffs you witnessed tonight, I would almost rather go bankrupt than go into another friggin season without a playoff win!!!!!!!!!!
T-New, shutting down WR's for Dallas since 2003
by APerfectStar on Dec 20, 2008 11:44 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe not bankrupt
But I will be back in Iraq for next season, so I did get heavily invested in this year.
by Travlr on Dec 20, 2008 11:46 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
yes. you're much appreciated, Travir...
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by silverblue5 on Dec 21, 2008 2:45 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, they were saying we won't have a 1000 yard WR or RB this season also
Werd is a Turd......
by Boyzfan94 on Dec 20, 2008 11:42 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
im not gonna just give up
but i mean its over
even if we did make the playoffs we dont deserve it
if we have shoddy calls and crap coaching and we cant beat playoff teams in our own stadium
then we deserve to stay at home
maybe next year we’ll get something right
im not as sad as i normally would be..maybe cuz i felt it
w/e i still root for the ’boys regardless we just have to suck it up and admit we lost, we didnt make the right plays and let them make them
Superbowl or Bust?
by MrMinority on Dec 20, 2008 11:44 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
The last game the Rams won this season was against us...LMAO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Werd is a Turd......
by Boyzfan94 on Dec 20, 2008 11:44 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
if i have to look for a silver lining...
…it’s this:
the Skins lost to BOTH the Rams and the Bengals in the same season!!!
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by silverblue5 on Dec 21, 2008 2:46 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
how many sacks did Ware have?
good god is he the only constant on our team
by slash on Dec 20, 2008 11:47 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
he had 1
we had 5 total sacks in the first half and 0 in the 2nd
they were getting pressure consistently throughout the game and romo couldn’t make the reads
only at the very end of the game did garrett call plays that gave romo more time but that last throw to roy was stupid..what are we jim zorn and jason campbell? throw the ball past the first down marker
run a curl or something
Superbowl or Bust?
by MrMinority on Dec 20, 2008 11:49 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Get beyond the maker
Agree. This current crop of receivers thinks they can muscle their way to a first down.
Basics teach you get beyond the marker and catch the ball
I
by oldtimer on Dec 21, 2008 7:56 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
He needs 3 to break the record and I'm sure he will get it
Werd is a Turd......
by Boyzfan94 on Dec 20, 2008 11:48 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
sorry....not get it
Werd is a Turd......
by Boyzfan94 on Dec 20, 2008 11:49 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Didn't read any of the previous posts but
has any mentioned that the Cowboys Suck and are the Joke of the NFL? Boy I tell you Jerry Jones has sure put together a circus full of clowns for his new big top! Jason Garret proved he don’t know squat this season didn’t he, and Tubby sure stacked that line with play makers on defense those last two Ravens drives, I mean what a defensive guru! Romo, this guy is the future I love my QB to have fun playing the game, you suck Romo!
Oh well, How about them Cowboys? Jeez what a joke!
I’ ve rooted for them for 39 years and have never been embarrassed , TY MR Jones for putting together this bunch of Clowns!
by bad knees on Dec 20, 2008 11:49 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
The worst part is that I had to leave my house to watch this F-ing game and sit next to a Cowboy hater all game!
He or they weren’t even Raven fans they just wanted the Cowboys to lose, I couldn’t even talk shit! It was embarassing. I live in Texas I shouldn’t have to leave my house to watch a CXowboys game! F Jerry Jones for pimping out the Boys on thier last home game at Texas Stadium!
by rocj55 on Dec 20, 2008 11:50 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
the talent is here....
we just need some veteran leadership more football players like choice for example and get rid of the selfish players and u know who they are….Also…we need to bring in a new coaching staff..see ya wade jason etc…..we need our team to play like a team and not a bunch of individuals…
by canty99 on Dec 20, 2008 11:50 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Sorry
But i like Wade, I think he’s made improvement but Garrett, yes he has to go.
by joey7289 on Dec 20, 2008 11:52 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
wade is not a head coach!!!!!!!!!!
great d cord but a bad hc …he is soft very soft
by canty99 on Dec 20, 2008 11:53 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
AAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
that’s how i feel
by rocj55 on Dec 20, 2008 11:54 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
with all that said......
atlanta will lose tommorrow and it will come down to next week in philly even though i believe this team does not deserve to make it….
by canty99 on Dec 20, 2008 11:55 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Well Go Washington tomorrow and Vikings
I can’t even believe that I am still hoping
by rocj55 on Dec 20, 2008 11:57 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
is that in da homerdome?
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by silverblue5 on Dec 21, 2008 2:48 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
The good thing about this loss (if there is a good thing)
It doesn’t hurt our conference record, which will come into play if some of the other teams lose.
by mhuff13 on Dec 20, 2008 11:59 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
The team is a broken record...
They have talented players and I think they have good coaches, but this team just seems, at times, to be the most unintelligent, reckless teams in the league. The large amount penalty yards, the freelanciing and poor tackiing on defense, the untimely fumbles at crucial time in every crucial game astound me.
You can’t change this tiger’s stripes. The problem goes deeper than coaching. This particular version of the Cowboy’s have gone through 2 coaches on opposite sides of the style spectrum with basically the same results.
It’s too easy to place the solution of this teams problems on a regime change. These players simply don’t execute the game plan. Turnovers, missed tackles, overthrowing wide open receivers, untimely penalties, these have all happened time and time again under a disciplinarian Bill Parcells and a player’s coach in Wade Phillips. These coaches very likely stress smart, disciplined, sound fundamental football game in and out, but these players just don’t get it.
You can clean house on this coaching staff, but the problems lie within the execution of the game plans from the talent base on this team. I just have a feeling this team will never live up to any big expectations from here on out with this collective group of players.
by jman55 on Dec 20, 2008 11:59 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Scenario
Cowboys Must Beat Eagles Week 17
Falcons Must Lose 1 of Last 2 Games
Or
Buccaneers Must Lose Last 2 Games
by joey7289 on Dec 20, 2008 11:59 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
the bus play SD and Oak at home, no way they are losing two games
we need wash and Minn to help us out
by Deke on Dec 21, 2008 12:04 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
And
To bad the whole ceremony for the field is forgotten in this lose…
by joey7289 on Dec 21, 2008 12:00 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
SEASON OVER
SEE YOU GUYS IN APRIL…..Nahhh…..Make it September
What a waste of a season
offense good/defense sucks
Defense good/offense sucks
I’m rooting for Atlanta to win…..
this team deserves to be watching REAL football teams
2 weeks from now….Maybe they should take notes!!!
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by TrueBlue24 on Dec 21, 2008 12:03 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
true even though its hard to admit it
by canty99 on Dec 21, 2008 12:06 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I wish we had a counter for how many times "season over"
has been said this year. Get an effin grip and don’t say it’s over until we’re mathematically eliminated. And why would you say you’re rooting for the team standing in our way of a playoff spot? I guarantee you if ATL or TB loses tomorrow you’ll be here next Sunday acting like you knew it all along.
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by jsams on Dec 21, 2008 12:08 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
i will always root for the cowboys
but if we cant win games exact playoff teams
than we’re not gonna win in the playoffs
i will hope atl, tb, and philly all lose
Superbowl or Bust?
by MrMinority on Dec 21, 2008 12:10 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
The Giants lost to the team they beat in the Super Bowl in week 17
The Giants also lost to the Cowboys twice last year and beat ’em in the playoffs.
The Super Bowl champion Colts lost to the lousy Texans in week 16 of their Super Bowl year. In the playoffs no game matters except for the one you’re playing in at that specific moment.
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by jsams on Dec 21, 2008 12:14 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
lets get there first
we have the talent to beat any team
but we’re not and thats a concern
Superbowl or Bust?
by MrMinority on Dec 21, 2008 12:20 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I'm with you
Get to the playoffs, and win one.
I don’t see us going all the way to even a championship game , but would like this team to close the deal by lifting that xx years without a playoff win.
by oldtimer on Dec 21, 2008 7:59 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
TB is beating SD
Werd is a Turd......
by Boyzfan94 on Dec 21, 2008 12:12 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Don't matter if ATL loses.
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by jsams on Dec 21, 2008 12:15 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, were done.....
What’s going on with wittens injury.
Werd is a Turd......
by Boyzfan94 on Dec 21, 2008 12:10 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
He's a warrior
I don’t think we will be hearing much about a controversy.
He catches a clutch tough pass, then a big one in the end zone taking a real shot, and walks off with a lot of class
If we had his determination in the rest of our players we would be real competitors for a title this year
by oldtimer on Dec 21, 2008 8:01 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
jman
I agree 100% with your post. This OL has been together for years and still cant pick up blitzes or snap the ball right. Penalties kill this team every year even when Parcells was the coach. If its not the defense its the offense or special teams. The crazy thing is as bad as things look, if they get in I still think we could make a run just because there are no Steeler or Raven defenses in the NFC.
by B-Real on Dec 21, 2008 12:13 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
watch the tape
again…the blitzes were not as easy to pick up as you people suspect.
by joey7289 on Dec 21, 2008 12:14 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Well technically the seasons not over yet
we could still back into the playoffs and if so we could win a game. Thatd be a better season than any in the last 12 years
by Sean N on Dec 21, 2008 12:13 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
and if we lucked out and got in we'd prolly face the Cards
but then we’d prolly roll over and lose again.
by Sean N on Dec 21, 2008 12:15 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
philly has jim johnson who knows how to dial up a blitz or 2
by canty99 on Dec 21, 2008 12:15 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
Different
then Baltimore, he runs similar to what the Giants did and we handled that very well.
by joey7289 on Dec 21, 2008 12:16 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
true joey.....
but i would not be so confident if it comes down to next week….not the way our offense is playing…
by canty99 on Dec 21, 2008 12:18 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Gotta Believe
I’ve seen them play the Steelers to a late game collapse, play a great game again the Giants, and then throw up a stinker, maybe they play better in must win situations.
by joey7289 on Dec 21, 2008 12:21 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
Last night was a must win situation
Lifetime Cowboys Fan from the Swamps of Jersey
by Seanrude on Dec 21, 2008 7:16 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
What now, who has to lose so we can back in? Besides the Eagles that is.
by CowboyMan on Dec 21, 2008 12:21 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
I posted it above...
We actually don’t need a lot…
by joey7289 on Dec 21, 2008 12:24 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
After we lost the lead, I never felt we were going to win.
Romo is turning into Jake Plummer. All stats and flash, and no BIG wins. This team had it’s confidence shaken tonight.
by CowboyMan on Dec 21, 2008 12:25 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
I guess I'm a sadist because I'm watching next week.
And I’d much rather watch a meaningful Eagles/Cowboys season finale regardless of how undeserving they might be of getting into the playoffs.
by MadMick on Dec 21, 2008 12:26 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
Oh well, this offense and defense ALMOST has it...
There are flashes of brilliance and then….
a play or two later… the Raiders with stars on the helmets.
What? Lookin at the draft.. can they get the offense back? Can they be consistant for 90% of all plays all year?
Tune in… 2010
by torchindefenses on Dec 21, 2008 12:34 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
???
Will T.O. still be in a Cowboys uniform?
Will Wade Phillips still be head coach? Will he be involved in the defense at all?
Will Dallas continue to be almost good enough to stink up my bathroom?
How about that offensive line? I’ll tell you what was offensive, my nose hurts…
by torchindefenses on Dec 21, 2008 12:39 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
what will torchindefenses be doing
while I’m in the middle of a Cowboys Super Bowl Champions champagne bath?
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by jsams on Dec 21, 2008 12:41 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
we don't deserve this..
regardless.
I have noticed a new resurgence in Cowboy hating in 2007, which can only mean one thing- We're back.
by nspirals on Dec 21, 2008 12:39 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
I'm skipping all the games Sunday
and doing some yard cleanup. Disappointments like this usually result in my yard looking better.
by CowboyMan on Dec 21, 2008 12:41 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
I just realized that I'm flying Jet Blue tomorrow at 10:30
They have TV’s in the back of the seats. If nothing else I’ll be able to catch the late games.
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by jsams on Dec 21, 2008 12:42 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I can't bring myself to watch the post game interviews or any of the commentary.
I feel like crap, life stinks, and I’m going to bed. Maybe I’ll watch Forensic Files before I retire. Maybe seeing someone else murdered for no reason will make my life seem better.
by CowboyMan on Dec 21, 2008 12:46 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
I was that way after the Steelers game.
I’m a little more at ease after this one for some reason. Maybe because the playoff scenarios are right there for me to see—clear cut. I know either ATL or TB needs to lose tomorrow and then it’s all up to Dallas.
Unless by some miracle the Rams upset the Falcons in week 17 or the Rams upset the Falcons.
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by jsams on Dec 21, 2008 12:50 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
anthoy henry
you deserve some blame…
I have noticed a new resurgence in Cowboy hating in 2007, which can only mean one thing- We're back.
by nspirals on Dec 21, 2008 12:53 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
Playoffs?!?!?
So, we need help to get into the playoffs. Provided we win against Philly next week, I can’t remember the last time we needed help from other teams and got it.
by troysboys on Dec 21, 2008 12:55 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
In Tarv Jackson we trust?
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by jsams on Dec 21, 2008 12:56 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I hate these situations.
Needing other teams to win or lose is maddening, especially when it was all in the Cowboys hands, and they blew it. Hey, I hope the Ravens get some revenge on the Steelers in the playoffs. As for the Cowboys, I hope they can regroup and get back to the playoffs and win at least once. I don’t see, this team getting to the SB, but one playoff win would at last end our playoff win drought.
by CowboyMan on Dec 21, 2008 1:03 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I think several things..
a) I don’t think Romo’s finger is completely healed, he’s definitely not throwing the ball like before. Against Pittsburgh, though no one would say anything, the Cold I think clearly affected his throwing, and probably his pinkie; when you have that type of injruy, the cold really affects it…
b) he was off all night tonight, and that’s because of his back, he was afraid to take another hit; I’m not blaming him, it’s just obvious I think..
c) he could have run for a first down, easy, on that second pick, no one in front of him, instead, he wailed it up there, and Reed picked it off…again. His judgement is still lacking sometimes, that’s cockiness. Then again, that’s the good side of him too!
d) Penalities, Penalties, Penalits! It started under Parcells, never got better, and has only gotten worse under Phillips; it’s ridiculous, actually. Parcells was defensive about the penalties, I remember, Phillips has been too; when you’re defensive about them, instead of accountable, then they never go away.
e) I think Romo is like McNabb in a way; McNabb’s problem is, he pulls off so many miracle plays, that after awhile, the team feels that no matter what, he will be able to win the game for them, so they all sort of sit back, and wait for him to do it; that’s why the Eagles will never be a great team with Mcnabb.
Romo is the same way, he made the Offensive Line last year, seem like the Best. Line. Ever; in fact, they weren’t. And some of his miracle come from behind plays/games, such as Buffalo, gave this team the idea that he could do it all the time.
Without those two ludicrous runs given up tonight, he might have actually pulled it off again.
It would’ve been the wrong signal to send.
Romo needs to replace some of the cockiness with better judgement; the team has to cut down on the Penalties, Phillipps is a Buffoon, and has to go!
Of course, I have no confidence in Jerry Jones to do the correct thing, and hire Bill Cowher; and that guy over at the Dallas News is advocating for Holmgren, which I’m leery about too..
by Dale in Atlanta on Dec 21, 2008 1:01 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
We make the playoffs, win one game (or more), and then lose = Wade stays.
We miss the playoffs, Wade Gone
We make the playoffs, lose the first game, Wade Gone.
by CowboyMan on Dec 21, 2008 1:07 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Holmgren? Do you think Romo could get to the bench, take off his helmet, put on the ballcap,
without first taking a severe chewing out from Holgren after throwing up one of those down the middle interceptions? Not me. Tony will get an NFL education in a hurry with Mike.
by CowboyMan on Dec 21, 2008 1:12 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
it wasn't my idea..
go read the DMN, the columnist over there, JJT I think has been advocating for Holmgren for over two weeks now…
Not sure what I think about that; I’d prefer Cowher, but Jerry Jones doesn’t take my input on these matters…
by Dale in Atlanta on Dec 21, 2008 1:35 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Chris Mortenson said it last week on NFL countdown
by CHARB on Dec 21, 2008 1:46 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Holmgren
I’ve been a bring Cowher in fan for awhile.
Was listening to Sirius the other day, and interestingly they detailed Holmgrens career.
Thinking about this he would be great for Romo from a development standpoint having coached Montana, Young, and Favre.
Also, he is a get in your face guy. That’s the one memory I’ll have from last nights game.
Tony sitting there by himself. No one around him.
I think the team relies on his Houdini act too much. Home run balls are great when they work,
but you need to set the teams up with the short stuff first.
And that’s not check downs to our gem of a running back Choice.
P.S. Barber must really be hurt for him to get the limited time we saw him in the game.
Can’t wait until next year when all 3 are available. Felix scores on some of those Choice runs.
He’s got the jets once he’s in the open ………………
by oldtimer on Dec 21, 2008 8:09 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Changing coaches for the most part
never seems to work out like people think it should. I’m ready to stay the course for another year, even after this debacle, or we’ll end up like the Raiders and who wants that? A little consistency is what this team needs.
by Benthere on Dec 21, 2008 1:22 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I actually think we're kind of like that now...
people are very leery of Jerry Jones…it’s not as bad as the Raiders…yet, but soon, if he keeps this up, it will be.
That’s why I’ve been saying ever since he fired Jimmy; the sooner he retires, and turns this over to his son Stephen, the better off the entire Franchise will be…
by Dale in Atlanta on Dec 21, 2008 1:24 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Really? You want to roll with Wade?
Falcons, Ravens and Dolphins all have first year coaches. By the way, they all have less losses then the Cowboys.
Go look at their records last year.
Wade can’t retire soon enough for me.
by CHARB on Dec 21, 2008 1:28 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I'll roll with him one more year
I really don’t think this was Wades’ loss. Missed tackles, penalties, etc. were the downfall. The offense was nothing short of offensive but I don’t put ANY of that of Wade. This team has 2 head coaches, one of them is disguised as an offensive coordinator though.
by Benthere on Dec 21, 2008 2:46 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Son, by your own admission, you're a Drunk...
time to find another hobby, you’re just plain embarrassing yourself now..
by Dale in Atlanta on Dec 21, 2008 1:19 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
How about that hit Witten took in the end zone after catching the TD pass.
My God that hit was way late, and the ref, looking right at it, didn’t move a muscle. We got flagged for a ‘push’ for 15yards, and that Raven smashed Witten well after he crossed the goal line, and nothing. A UR penalty there could have really helped on the kick off.
by CowboyMan on Dec 21, 2008 1:21 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
I don't think I've ever seen an end zone UR penalty
That was a wicked shot.
However I don’t think I’ve ever seen a penalty called. Have you?
by oldtimer on Dec 21, 2008 8:10 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
As much as I'd lvoe to go offf on a huge rant
I’ll sum it up by saying get some freaking discipline. This goes for the entire team and coaching staff and until then, please stay the hell out of the playoffs. You don’t belong there, nor do I wish to see you there. That is reserved for teams that are worthy.
All the talent in the world equates to absolutely nothing if it’s coated with a layer of stupid.
by sublimezg on Dec 21, 2008 1:23 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
Don't underestimate the loss of McBriar
Think about the yards we are losing because of shorter punts.
You probably had the same feeling I did. The Ravens only need to make 10-20 yards , and then their punter would pin our O back, giving their D less to worry about in terms of yards to score .
by oldtimer on Dec 21, 2008 8:12 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I’m just curious. Was Jerry getting any credit when the Cowboys won 3 titles in the 90’s? He doesn’t seem to get credit anywhere. He’s always at fault.
by ym on Dec 21, 2008 9:40 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
yeah, the credit he gets is for hiring Jimmy Johnson
Jimmy was a football guy, Before jerry bought the cowboys, he was a business man in the business of oil, not foottball. Thats’ the only credit Jerry gets for the three superbowls, Hiring Jimmy. When Jimmy left because of jerry’s ego of thinking anyone can coach this team, even telling the media so and when the so-called football GM was making the decisions, what happen to the talent on this team, ask your self that. Right now Jerry is the ring leader of this circus and the show is about to close for another season.
by Deke on Dec 21, 2008 9:56 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Can you give an example of what he’s doing now to make the team lose? He’s stocking the right personnel. That’s his job. Just look at how many starters we got out of this year’s draft. Pacman’s going to stay quiet now, and he’s a steal
Jerry’s no longer dictating what the coaches are doing now. If he was, Parcells would not have joined and stayed for four years. Parcells did not leave because of Jerry. If we had gotten far in the playoffs in ‘06, he may still be coaching us. I remember when Bledsoe was benched in favor of Romo, people were saying that Jerry had forced Parcells to do so. Later, it was revealed that Jerry thought that starting Romo was a “step backward.” It was Parcell’s decision.
It always Jerry, Jerry, Jerry.
by ym on Dec 21, 2008 2:08 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Actually it was only a few days later when Jerry voiced his displeasure over Bledsoe's benching.
And I’m pretty sure even then it was one of the top stories on BSPN’s SportsDumpster. I guess he didn’t feel he needed to perhaps wait until Romo was allowed to start a game where the score was 0-0 and see how the kid would handle it. Honestly, I was with Jerry after that half against the Giants immediately dismissing Romo as a poor man’s Jake Plummer. So far, he’s actually proven to be a Jake Plummer with more upside.
by MadMick on Dec 22, 2008 5:40 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I got news for you
If Jake was qbing this team for the last 3 years, we wouldn’t have sniffed the playoffs, I guarantee you that.
In Romo we Trust
by Terry on Dec 22, 2008 8:44 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Technically Bledsoe's '05 Cowboys did sniff the playoffs.
Although that really wasn’t my point.
And I’d still say at this point Romo is closer to a Jake Plummer type of gunslinger (except with seemingly a whole hell of a lot more upside than Plummer ever had) than he is Brett Favre who has pure fastball arm strength that neither of them possess. Remember that Plummer was infinitely better when he got outside of the pocket and extended plays than he ever was when he just stood in the pocket. He was a good improvisational gunslinger who would show flashes of brilliance but when things got ugly for him they were very ugly.
by MadMick on Dec 22, 2008 10:22 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Plummer wasn't special, just another guy
Romo is special, he has skills and intangibles very few qbs possess, including Jake the snake.
In Romo we Trust
by Terry on Dec 22, 2008 2:34 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Can you give an example of what he’s doing now to make the team lose? He’s stocking the right personnel. That’s his job. Just look at how many starters we got out of this year’s draft. Pacman’s going to stay quiet now, and he’s a steal
Jerry’s no longer dictating what the coaches are doing now. If he was, Parcells would not have joined and stayed for four years. Parcells did not leave because of Jerry. If we had gotten far in the playoffs in ‘06, he may still be coaching us. I remember when Bledsoe was benched in favor of Romo, people were saying that Jerry had forced Parcells to do so. Later, it was revealed that Jerry thought that starting Romo was a “step backward.” It was Parcell’s decision.
It always Jerry, Jerry, Jerry.
by ym on Dec 21, 2008 2:08 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
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