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Their DNA is corrupt

Which Cowboy left it on the field? 

The o-line, one second quarter drive aside, didn't get any push on run downs and leaked enough to get their QB battered.

The receivers dropped passes.  Patrick Crayton made a grab in traffic after dropping his first.  That aside, the receiver corps was AWOL.  Roy Williams was supposed to have escaped Detroit, but he brought the Lions funk with him.  He whined during the week about his role, just as he did in Detroit, and then played an abysmal game.  I wrote before that he was a dubious buy but shut up once the trade was made, because he's a Cowboy now and will be for a long time.  But I'm far more bullish on Miles Austin going forward than I am on this guy.  

Did he set his QB up, or did he QB whip it loose?  Romo threw a couple of howlers, but Jason Witten aside, there were no consistent targets open that day.

But almost everybody shares the shame.  Marion Barber?  You're not exempt.  Flozell Adams?  No comments, please.

On defense, the mistakes start at the top. 

Terence Newman is your best cover guy.  He lost his duel with Desean Jackson today.  He was beaten on a seam and took a ghastly interference penalty in the last fifteen seconds of the half. 

The Dallas line didn't get a sack.  Demarcus Ware?  Nothing.  Jay Ratliff?  Nothing.  Dallas rushed four to keep Donovan McNabb in the pocket, but the one time he broke their contain, he broke their backs on his 59 yard toss to Correll Buckhalter.  Their only pressure came on blitzes.

And please, Jerry, if you do nothing else tomorrow, end the Adam Jones experiment.  He's an assclown off the field and he's an assclown on the field.  He looks lost in coverage, and that's nothing new.  He was lost in Cleveland back in September.  He simply does not think on the field. 

He was a mark on two key Eagles 3rd down conversions.  He took a stupid penalty after the second, which moved Philly closer to a score.  He fumbled a kickoff on the next to last play of the half.

Stupid is as stupid does, and he's stupid to the marrow in his bones.  Orlando Scandrick and Mike Jenkins can play.  You don't need this fool another minute in a Cowboys uniform. 

The Eagles made big plays and waited for the Cowboys to self destruct.  They did.

You can toss every coach in the dumpster tomorrow, and some would deserve it, but the players remain. 

These are the players who sent Bill Parcells into retirement.  Remember that.  Some guys may love the game as much, but nobody loves football more than the Tuna.  He risked his heart to come back to football. He kissed his marriage goodbye for his true love on the sideline. 

And these turkeys broke him.  And they were happy when he left.  They're going to end Wade Phillips' tenure, sooner or later. Take your pick for a savior: Cowher, Ryan, Holmgren, whomever.  I doubt that the reincarnation of Vince Lombardi could make this roster, in its current state, work. 

Tony Sparano took a less talented Dolphins team to the playoffs today, but he couldn't break the Cowboys line of its bad habits when he was here.  Did he get a brain transplant on his flight from Dallas to Miami, or did he leave a lot of stubborn players behind?

It's going to take a talent transfusion to get this team anywhere.  The DNA of this lineup is corrupt.  We can go up and down looking for scapegoats, but I'd turn the equation upside down.  Who ISN'T culpable today?  Jason Witten gets a pass.  Tashard Choice did his job.  That's about it.

Notes

-- If you were wondering why Pat McQuistan never replaced Cory Proctor, today you got your answer.  McQuistan has more ballast, but he has bad feet and cannot mirror pass rushers laterally.  There was way too much leakage in his line.  He's one of many Cowboys who played their last game in the uniform today.

 

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well said

wish jj wouldn’t have done the pacman or rw2 experiment.

by Cosby Sweater on Dec 28, 2008 6:18 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

I for one still want to see what Pacman can do next year.

And I also think the RW trade should help us next year even if he was dissapointing this season.

"Ask Philly was it hard tryin' a stop TO, he da main reason that the fans would come fo'."

by aussie_cowboy on Dec 28, 2008 6:35 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

i sure hope so...

i’m ready to dump the whole lot. phillips, stewart, t.o., proctor, pacman, spears, tank, etc. we need a culture change in Big D.

what a sad, pathetic, terrible effort in the biggest game of the year.

Cowboys: you are who we thought you were.

"They need security in the world, Craig!"

by Tuna Helper on Dec 28, 2008 6:18 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Why would you want to dump TO?

He is still one of the best receivers in the league. And who do you want to replace him with? RW who has been out performed by Crayton since getting here? Or how about a rookie receiver? Should we draft one with our 2nd round Pick?

T.O. is going to be a cowboy until he retires and Im glad of that.

"Ask Philly was it hard tryin' a stop TO, he da main reason that the fans would come fo'."

by aussie_cowboy on Dec 28, 2008 6:38 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

He always cares.

Unlike Romo if the game isn’t going well he isn’t laughing and smiling

"Ask Philly was it hard tryin' a stop TO, he da main reason that the fans would come fo'."

by aussie_cowboy on Dec 28, 2008 6:39 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

What?

I’ve never seen Romo laughuing when the game is going badly. I did see TO laughing on the sidelines in the 2nd half though.

by rhbgsherb on Dec 28, 2008 7:00 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

So who needs to go?

Proctor is a given. Perhaps even Flozell.

Who else?

by Philosopher on Dec 28, 2008 6:19 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

We can't get rid of him

They just signed him to an undeserved fat contract. He’s going to be here a couple more seasons.

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

by APerfectStar on Dec 28, 2008 6:32 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

link for post-game pressers?

anyone?

I commented. You're welcome.

another transplant from The Blue & Silver Report

by bulldog jeeper on Dec 28, 2008 6:21 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

I watched the game til the end and of course will prob stilll watch the playoffs.

Its a shame i cant wear my sweet cowboy gifts for a while and i mean a while til i can live down this lose living in steeler/eagle country. But as always ill be back before the draft atleast. Im so sad angry hurt sad let down i give everything to this team.. why cant they return the favor. I dont get it how can you not be fired up for a game like this. I didnt see any cowboy on the sidelines before the game pumped running around jumping up and down doing anything.. anyway im rambling and just need to turn off my cowboy spirit. Its been great BTB keep it up!

What the French?! Toast!

by thebigham on Dec 28, 2008 6:21 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Look, don't even think about it for a week

Better yet, hope Jerry goes on a cruise for a week.

Changes have to be made, but the worst thing this organization can do is act relexively, out of anger.

by Rafael Vela on Dec 28, 2008 6:21 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

yes

lets hope jj goes o a cruise
and the boat sinks

by 325424 on Dec 28, 2008 6:50 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

LMAO!!!

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

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by silverblue5 on Dec 28, 2008 6:51 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Bye Bye Wade Phillips!

There is no way this clown should be a head coach in the NFL. Thing is, who will want to coach this batch of losers?

by HutHut on Dec 28, 2008 6:26 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Raf

I usuallly agree with you but I think you are off base with Jones.

he is no worse than other defensive players on the field. At least he tries.

the problem starts and ends with Jerry. he needs to step down as GM.
I wanted to fire wade weeks ago but he is not the problem.

Jerry needs to hire a football guy as GM and the coach is accountable to the GM and not Jerry.

jerry is probably in the locker room telling these guys you played hard.

Jerry is too close to this team and its players.

Get A real GM who has power to cut players when necessary.

Things willnot change until Jerry staoes down as GM!!!!!!!!

by oneforthethumb on Dec 28, 2008 6:28 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

I sure wouldn't say that

He played a horrible game. I didn’t think he’d be back anyway, but now I’d really be shocked if he’s around next season.

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

by APerfectStar on Dec 28, 2008 6:36 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

newman had a far worse game.....

so did Romo and Henry.. I can go on and on. I could care less if Pacman is back, but he didn’t lose the game today.

by Boyzfan94 on Dec 28, 2008 6:44 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

What exactly did Pacman do that was good?

Nothing.

I know you love it when Newman gets a play made against him, but he was in good coverage on both those big plays early on. He also came up and knocked down a couple passes, and blew up Jackson on another.

Henry was on the wrong man because Burnett made a mistake. He should have taken the RB out of the backfield.

So no, Newman did not have a far worse game, he had a much better game than Pacman.

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

by APerfectStar on Dec 28, 2008 6:55 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Henry is the one who will be gone

not pacman. Boyzfan94 is correct in saying that Newman was a far bigger disappointment. Just because Joe Buck hates pac means every cowboys fan has to?

He had several good kick returns today, and lost the ball at the end of the first half struggling to gain more yardage and break the return for a few more yards. Romo’s pick was much more of a gamechanger. What about Barber’s fumble? Another Romo pick?

And the late hit penalty wasn’t all that bad either. Buck’s exaggerated call of the late hit reminded me of how “horrified” he was when randy moss pretended to moon the fans at Lambeau field. He was trying to pull the ball out and threw him down a half step out of bounds.

Henry is slow and old. Anyone know who the best available free agent safeties are? I think thats our biggest upgrade. would be nice if ed reed was an FA..

by Charles Haley on Dec 28, 2008 8:06 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

+1

Henry needs to go

"Ask Philly was it hard tryin' a stop TO, he da main reason that the fans would come fo'."

by aussie_cowboy on Dec 28, 2008 8:08 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Henry needs to go if they don't want him as a FS

otherwise I agree. Newman, Jenkins and Scandrick are the starting 3 next year.

Roy Williams is gone and Hamlin is a SS not a FS. He was at his best in Seattle when at the SS. Henry would do well at FS.

by Boyzfan94 on Dec 28, 2008 8:10 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Henry can't tackle well enough to be a safety

he’s a corner who can’t run any more.

hamlin can play either as long as he gets the reps, and i think he’s a step slow to be a great FS.. have him bulk up and play closer to the line and blitz more.

by Charles Haley on Dec 28, 2008 8:11 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Agreed

Playing him at FS is a band-aid move.

Dallas needs a play maker in the middle of the field.
If Henry has any time left on his deal, and any team offers Dallas anything for him, I’d bit. The Cleveland papers were screaming for the Browns to re-acquire him in August. That window has closed.

by Rafael Vela on Dec 28, 2008 8:20 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I'm all for drafting a FS, but I don't see us spending a high pick on one

RW fall from grace ruined that. It would have to be a FA, but the talk was him moving to FS and now might happen.

by Boyzfan94 on Dec 28, 2008 8:24 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Show me the good plays your boy Pac man made in the mess?????

Hint it’s a trick question, he didn’t make any. He fumbled trying make a return, got called for a PF call.

Boyzfan94 is correct in saying that Newman was a far bigger disappointment. Just because Joe Buck hates pac means every cowboys fan has to?

He was WRONG, and so are you.

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

by APerfectStar on Dec 29, 2008 7:44 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Any grown man that needs to be followed around by a 'bodyguard' to keep him

out of trouble is a problem.
If that fact
(let it sink in-he needs a BABYsitter!)
 then you’ll never see the difference-the NFL is for men, not babies like Owens and Adam Jones

by Realist Larry on Dec 28, 2008 6:38 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Hey, if you guys are trying to find a scape goat why we stunk it up today....it ain't Pacman..

Get real….

Blame Wade

Blame Garrett

Blame Romo

Blame Newman

Blame Henry

Blame the whole OL

Blame the D line

They all had just as much, if not more than Pacman…..Pacman on this team today or not we still stink it up..

by Boyzfan94 on Dec 28, 2008 6:48 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Pacman stunk too

the Cowboys lost as a team, everyone is to be blamed, to single out players is complete BS

In Romo we Trust

by Terry on Dec 28, 2008 6:50 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

He was directly responsible

among others.

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

by APerfectStar on Dec 28, 2008 6:56 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Where did I say he was responsible?

Find the quote where I hung this defeat on him? Please, show it to me.

My point, I’ll say it again, is that on a team that has lots of problem children, he’s makes, his screw ups to contributions ratio is the weakest.

by Rafael Vela on Dec 28, 2008 7:00 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Who the heck cares about Pacman......

like I said, I could care less. With him on this team or not, it’s the same result….There are alot of problems on this team not named Pacman Jones..

by Boyzfan94 on Dec 28, 2008 7:05 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Adam Jones does not play to the situation.

And never did. In any game this year.

Jerry may be too close to the players. He’s given way too many of them cushy contracts. There are a lot of secure guys who just took the money.

Yeah, Jones is a marginal player, but he was a key reason the game got out of hand in the 2nd quarter.

And he hasn’t done a damn thing this year. Look at the big games when Dallas’ secondary played well. He wasn’t there.

by Rafael Vela on Dec 28, 2008 6:32 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Raf

I beg to differ.

He did get the 15yards penalty but at least he was pissed off enough and did something
The fumble OK he as wrong but he tried.
More than most of theBoys did.
when Jerry said the coachig staff was safe last week that says all we need to know.
No credible coach is coming to dallas as long as Jerry s GM.
He got burned less than newman today.

by oneforthethumb on Dec 28, 2008 6:35 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

what is trying?

the guy runs around like a chicken with his head cut off.

He – blows – assignments. A LOT.

He freelances.

So he got burned less than Newman. Newman has shut down games. Jones hasn’t had a good game all year. Not one.

by Rafael Vela on Dec 28, 2008 6:38 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Pac-rat is a clown

needs to be shown the door. I doubt he stays out of trouble for the next seven month’s anyway..

by Deke on Dec 28, 2008 6:44 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

And can somebody honestly type a list of plays Pac has made this season?

Here’s a hint.

It’s the same number of playoff wins that the Son of Bum has on his NFL Head Coaching Resume.

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

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

by silverblue5 on Dec 28, 2008 6:46 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I bet he

had more pass breakups than any other QB.

Pac is the easy target. Pick on someone else.

How about Henry. It wa snice he patted Buckwalter on the head after he made him look stupid.

by oneforthethumb on Dec 28, 2008 6:48 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

i agree that so many -- including Adam Jones -- deserve blame for this loss

However, I was just pointing out that Jones has not been a playmaker on the field this season. Point blank.

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

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

by silverblue5 on Dec 28, 2008 6:53 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I agree

then the lame should go around to everyone and not just Jones.

by oneforthethumb on Dec 28, 2008 6:54 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

yeah and nice PI on Newman in the endzone

and him being lost on coverage more than once…..

You could argue he was the best CB today in coverage..

by Boyzfan94 on Dec 28, 2008 7:07 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

YOU could agrue it

But no one else would believe you

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

by APerfectStar on Dec 28, 2008 7:14 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Uh, wasn't that what I wrote?

Jones gets me because a lot of the other guys were trying, were in the right place, and got beat.

Jones was not in the right place, compounded mental mistakes with bad temper and threw as much gasoline on the fire as anybody.

And he’s lost EVERY WEEK. Today was just the culmination of a bad season for him.

by Rafael Vela on Dec 28, 2008 6:47 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Raf,

I know you love Newman but the PI in the end zone was a bonehead play.

I say give Jones one more year and see what he can do.

by oneforthethumb on Dec 28, 2008 6:49 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

when Jones

played and made the pass breakups everyone loves him.
Now because of a borderline penalty he is the culprit.?
Too bad RW1 is not around he would be getting some of the blame.

by oneforthethumb on Dec 28, 2008 7:03 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Raf,

I thought Jones had one of the lower yards against.

He may blow assignments but I look at Henry/Newman and everyone else in the secondary and they are also culpable.

I think it is easy pick on Jones as the villain. Romo is a big part of the problem along with garrett.

It is time for Jerry to step down as GM and put a real football guy in there.

That GM may hold Wade and other players accountable and let him decide if Jones is cut.

by oneforthethumb on Dec 28, 2008 6:43 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

What does it matter if he was trying?

If most of us were out there we would try as hard as possible but that doesnt mean JJ should sign us.

"Ask Philly was it hard tryin' a stop TO, he da main reason that the fans would come fo'."

by aussie_cowboy on Dec 28, 2008 6:45 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

You think

everyone played as hard as they could for the Cowboys today?

I did not see alot of pissed off players out there.

by oneforthethumb on Dec 28, 2008 6:50 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

No but im saying that you cannot judge a guy by effort alone

"Ask Philly was it hard tryin' a stop TO, he da main reason that the fans would come fo'."

by aussie_cowboy on Dec 28, 2008 6:53 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Your last sentence is what I hoped to see BEFORE the game started

But knowing the makeup of the players under the Wade Phillips regime, today’s results is what I feared, yet totally expected.

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

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by silverblue5 on Dec 28, 2008 6:55 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

No Romo was part of the reason it was over before it started

2 picks…2 fumbles was it…..Again, Romo reckless with the football.

by Boyzfan94 on Dec 28, 2008 6:37 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Thats why he said Romo was only part of the problem.

But he was part of the problem

"Ask Philly was it hard tryin' a stop TO, he da main reason that the fans would come fo'."

by aussie_cowboy on Dec 28, 2008 6:45 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Pacrat

fumbled trying to make a play.

Romo fumbles becasue he is careless with the ball.

by oneforthethumb on Dec 28, 2008 6:46 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

So when Romo is scrambling he isn't trying to make a play?

Then why doesnt he just lay down?

"Ask Philly was it hard tryin' a stop TO, he da main reason that the fans would come fo'."

by aussie_cowboy on Dec 28, 2008 6:47 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Agreed

You can only get hit so many times from your blind side before you fumble.

by joey7289 on Dec 28, 2008 6:49 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

No Pacrat fumbled because he was careless with the ball

Same as Romo

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

by APerfectStar on Dec 28, 2008 7:01 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Your boy had 4 turnovers today....

How many last week??

and the week before?

He was/is part of the problem.

I love Romo don’t get me wrong, but he is part of the problem and unless he changes his ways he will never win these types of games.

by Boyzfan94 on Dec 28, 2008 6:51 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

and 3 were the OLs fault

he wouldn’t have fumbled if his OL would block for a change

In Romo we Trust

by Terry on Dec 28, 2008 6:52 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

throwing pics is the OL's fault.....ok...LMAO!!

I know you will defend your boy until you are blue in the face, but he is part of the problem.

by Boyzfan94 on Dec 28, 2008 7:11 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Dude

You gotta block for the QB

by joey7289 on Dec 28, 2008 7:12 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I Don't See Big Ben...

With these same problems as Tony. Pittsburgh has thee worst O-line in the NFL, but yet they are Division winners and have a 1st round bye.

I’m not saying all this was Romo’s fault(Garrett takes blame as well) but he is part of the team’s major problems.

~Texas Massacre 08~

by TheHeat on Dec 28, 2008 7:31 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

then you having watched many Steelers games

he comitts as many TOs as Romo and he also has one of the best defenses in the history of NFL

In Romo we Trust

by Terry on Dec 28, 2008 7:43 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

go back to Pittsburgh...cuz you don't have a clue...

A true diehard Cowboys fan since 1975.

President - Garrett MUST GO campaign -

by BoyzRback on Dec 28, 2008 7:24 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Wade: "we'll meet tomorrow"

AKA “Jerry will meet with me, slap me with a part of his body and then call me a crying loser and fire me!!!”

by DieSlowKeyshawn on Dec 28, 2008 6:29 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

going to go watch Patrick Swayze and Charlie Sheen blow stuff up

maybe Red Dawn can satisfy some choice primal urges for a couple of hours

by mdlusk on Dec 28, 2008 6:29 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Hate to say it, but it may be time to draft a QB to develop

I’m not sure Romo has it. There is a laundry list of changes that needs to be made……hello offseason……

by Boyzfan94 on Dec 28, 2008 6:29 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Tom Brady's career may be over

Cassell ain’t going anywhere.

by Rafael Vela on Dec 28, 2008 6:33 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

The Patriots will NOT franchise Cassel

Cowboys fan since 1978.. I was 3 years old

by Mullin on Dec 28, 2008 7:09 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Why not?

"Ask Philly was it hard tryin' a stop TO, he da main reason that the fans would come fo'."

by aussie_cowboy on Dec 28, 2008 7:10 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Because he would have to get the average salary of the top 5 QB's

That isn’t gonna happen

Cowboys fan since 1978.. I was 3 years old

by Mullin on Dec 28, 2008 7:11 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

probably not

but if the reports about Brady needing another knee surgery and missing most of next year are correct, well, they just might.

by Philosopher on Dec 28, 2008 7:12 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

The Money

They will have to spend is out of control.

by joey7289 on Dec 28, 2008 7:12 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Okay, but Brady needs another surgery

from the reports I saw earlier today. They’re going to try and keep him. And he may want to stay.

by Rafael Vela on Dec 28, 2008 7:14 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I think hell go whereever Josh McDaniels goes

"Ask Philly was it hard tryin' a stop TO, he da main reason that the fans would come fo'."

by aussie_cowboy on Dec 28, 2008 7:17 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

+1 Cassel is not signing a franchised contract of 12 million+...you can forget that..

Pioli is going to Detroit….and bringing McDaniels with him….and Cassel…Detroit will pay him big money, then draft the best OT in the draft….you’ll see…

A true diehard Cowboys fan since 1975.

President - Garrett MUST GO campaign -

by BoyzRback on Dec 28, 2008 7:28 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

They aren't

Going to sign him to a contract like the Lions will.

by joey7289 on Dec 28, 2008 7:10 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

You are daft and you make Cowboy fans look stupid

Dallas will have $100MM tied up in QBs if they sign Cassel. In other words, it’s not going to happen.

Of course, how could Cassel’s agent turn down the opportunity for him to be a backup in Dallas when he could walk in as the Day One starter for about 8 other franchises?

Wake up, man. Tony Romo makes a few mistakes but he isn’t the reason this train wrecked.

by Urinal Mint on Dec 28, 2008 7:58 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Give Romo 1 more year.

Couple him to an Oline that could be used as a colander, and then see. If he can’t make it with a good Oline, cut him. I think, though, with a good Oline, he’ll be great.

How Bout Them Cowboys!

by sprprsnmn on Dec 28, 2008 6:31 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

They had absolutely no depth

When they had a healthy starting five, they’re good.

But you saw, they had no backups. Proctor is merde. Holland was a good pickup, but there’s a reason Mike Shanahan cut a guy who started last year. He took 13 weeks to get in shape and learn the blocking scheme here.

They didn’t have any depth, and they’re lucky they only lost one starter this year. You saw today why Flozell kept playing when he had a finger the size of my leg and a bum shoulder. He was still better than the backups in that condition.

by Rafael Vela on Dec 28, 2008 6:36 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

OK here is my question

Some are saying that GM Jerry is the problem. I agree that depth was an issue and not just at the OL the QB position as well. Is it the GMs job to get to know that the team needs back ups or is it the coaches job to tell the GM that we need better backups and then the GM can draft or acquire the players needed?

by staubachfan on Dec 28, 2008 6:48 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Jerry

is too damn close to the players which undermines Wade.
You think if Wade wanted to cut ellis tomorrow he could with haing Jerry intervene.
You think Kraft controls belicheck that much?
No way

by oneforthethumb on Dec 28, 2008 6:53 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

jerry

jj went to the nfc championship in his first as gm and won a super bowl in his second . 14 year later it has been straight downhill. as a fan i hope he retires

by 325424 on Dec 28, 2008 6:55 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

If Jerry ever

put a football guy in place and he keeps his hands out of the football side this team will win.

You can’t hold wade accountable when Jerry restricts his moves.

by oneforthethumb on Dec 28, 2008 7:02 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

The reason this loss is so dissapointing is because this team is so talented.

And it is so talented because of JJ who has been a good GM.

"Ask Philly was it hard tryin' a stop TO, he da main reason that the fans would come fo'."

by aussie_cowboy on Dec 28, 2008 7:04 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Yes

But he has way to much say on what goes on.

by joey7289 on Dec 28, 2008 7:05 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

+1 aussie.....THESE azzclowns who think Jerry is to blame, or will be going anywhere soon are purely moronic statements....

It’s way to simple for some fools to bitch about the ONLY thing that will not change……Jerry isn’t a football guy ? He’s been a football guy for 20 friggin years…MORE than any other GM out there…and has assembled thee best roster in the league….wake up, or go back to bed already….

A true diehard Cowboys fan since 1975.

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by BoyzRback on Dec 28, 2008 7:34 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I don't agree with everything Jerry does or says. Didn't like the RW2 trade or the comments he made about Barber

But the reason we have such high expectations are because of the good work he’s done in the draft and FA. He built us a Corvette and it got driven into a brick wall. HE didn’t do that. We have high expectations ‘cause we know our owner/GM has even higher ones. As far as I’m concerned he’s one of the only guys that I don’t have to point my finger at as to why we sucked.

by kameleon_o on Dec 28, 2008 7:39 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Go and ask...

…J Johnson or Parcells and see what they think. JJ is a great owner but he gets too involved in the locker room (a bit like M Cuban). Unless he hires a new GM we will be stuck with coaches of the magnitude of WADe… simply not good enough – we need someone to drive the corvette…

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by Vangelis on Dec 28, 2008 7:47 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I just don't agree with that. Jimmy has even said they had a good relationship as far as running the Cowboys

It was the other peripheral crap, their egos and such, that ruined that. Parcells got everything he could have possibly wanted and it still wasn’t enough. Jerry the GM, as far as most personnel moves he’s made, has been very good.

And as far as being stuck with coaches like Wade, if Parcells hadn’t took so long to decide to retire Jerry could have had just about any coach he wanted as long as he was willing to pay them. Wade just hasn’t worked out is all

by kameleon_o on Dec 28, 2008 7:57 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Prophetic blog from Feb. 9th 2007

http://blogcritics.org/archives/2007/02/09/2053592.php

Cowboys Hire Wade Phillips For Some Reason

"… They hired Phillips because he has proven success with the 3-4 defensive alignment, which Parcells has very successfully drafted the talent for. Just one flaw there… in the six seasons since Phillips last coached, he served as San Diego’s defensive coordinator. His defense only ranked in the top 10 twice (‘01 and ’06), and his teams were always the same — great run defense, swiss cheese secondary (ranked in the bottom 10 four times). What was one of Dallas’ biggest problems last season? A porous secondary! They finished 24th in the league, giving up an average of 219 passing yards per game.

Phillips’ track record shows he is very unlikely to change that trend, and with it, unlikely to change Dallas’ fortunes.

Jerry Jones got so emotional he cried at the press conference, but it was probably just a show. Jerry loves hiring hometown boys (Jimmy Johnson and Barry Switzer both played with him at Arkansas, and Phillips is from Houtson), and is a lot like Al Davis – he makes whatever decisions he feels like, everyone else be damned. Well, Jerry, enjoy the fruits of your labor, which will probably be a few more 9-7 seasons before you fire Wade and promote Jason Garrett to head ball coach."

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by Vangelis on Dec 28, 2008 8:50 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Dallas Ranked 4th...

In the league in pass defense this season.

~Texas Massacre 08~

by TheHeat on Dec 28, 2008 8:53 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

And another on (Feb 9th 2007)e...

Dallas Cowboys Hire Wade Phillips? What, Bum Phillips Wasn’t Available?
Jerry Jones’ Latest Hire Another Headscratcher

www.associatedcontent.com/article/146707/dallas_cowboys_hire_wade_phillips_what.html – 58k

“To sum it up, in my opinion, Jerry Jones has dealt the biggest blow to Cowboys, well, since Brokeback Mountain with this hire. I guess Jones is following in the footsteps of his mentor, Frank Broyles, the Athletic Director at Arkansas who at over 80 years of age is still clinging to power and hiring yes men. Al Davis is another NFL owner who appears to be out of touch with reality, but at least Davis hired a young up and comer instead of a retread with 50,000 miles and a leaky valve. You have to wonder if that facelift Jones had a few years back tightened his skin to the point it cut off circulation to his brain. In any event, if this hire doesn’t work out, and I suspect it won’t, who will be the next Coach on the Cowboy carousel?”

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by Vangelis on Dec 28, 2008 8:57 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Quiz:

Q: How many Super Bowls has a typical Wade Phillips 3-4 defense won?
A: , You probably already know the answer: zero.

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by Vangelis on Dec 28, 2008 9:05 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Oh my.

This just kills me. Does the media tell you what to wear also?

"Everyone has a plan 'till they get punched in the mouth." -Tyson

by cmr3 on Dec 28, 2008 7:05 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

LOL!

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

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by silverblue5 on Dec 28, 2008 6:49 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Obviously, that was wrong

We had a decent Oline that Tony propped up last year. One key player goes down, and the whole house of cards fell. It’s not rocket science to assume that you might lose a player to injury, and the backups were clowns. We need a whole new Oline. Cut everyone but Columbo and Davis, but put them on probation.

How Bout Them Cowboys!

by sprprsnmn on Dec 28, 2008 6:34 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

This team is run by a clown and therefore plays like one

Dallas is an average team that has no heart and no guts. There is no accountability with this team and that’s becasue it starts at the top with jerry Jones. He’s the ring master who is more into the lights of hollywood than football, To him any news, good or bad is good. That kind of thinking will not win you football games. You’re supposed to have great players, but I dont hear T.E.A.M in any of that talk. Team means Together Everyone Acheives More. It’s time for jerry to step back and hire a real GM and clean out this coaching staff..unti that happens, this team isn’t winning anything….

by Deke on Dec 28, 2008 6:29 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Only Solution - Time Machine to 1993

Knowing is half the battle. http://deartracyp.blogspot.com

by Captain Grid Iron on Dec 28, 2008 6:31 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Raf, why name AJones as an "Assclown" and give TO a break???

Time to man up and admit you’ve been wrong on Owens from the beginning, yeah, this was the year he was going to be “unstoppable” after you saw him in camp. HAHAHAHAHA

C’mon, man, you’re right about Jones, now get it right about TO, he’s got to go regardless of the cap hit or even for a 4th-rounder. He’s old and done on the field, and just as much a distraction as ever (when we’re not 11-1) off of it.

Clear some cancers off this team, get back to finding ‘character ’ guys, and then they’ll be coachable, or at least more so.

It’s obvious the problem is mental/emotional, not talent-get their crap together in their heads and they’ll “Execute”. Hardass Parcells didn’t work, easygoing Wade didn’t work, your right, it’s the players, and it’s mental-not physical.
So, clear out the Mentals on the team and let the other players focus on their jobs!

by Realist Larry on Dec 28, 2008 6:35 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Larry

T.O. is better than the “replacement.”

Until Roy Williams shows me anything, I’m not sending T.O. anywhere.

by Rafael Vela on Dec 28, 2008 6:41 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

He's not my favorite player, not by a long shot

but take him off the team and the passing game depends on Williams, Austin and Crayton. I like Miles Austin, but that’s scary.

by Rafael Vela on Dec 28, 2008 6:44 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I like that lineup better

a lot better, so we can call plays and not have to force-feed Owens and worry about his penis-envy ego and getting him the ball x number of times.

by Realist Larry on Dec 28, 2008 6:50 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

rewatch that play, he went for the strip and let up at the end...that was a bs call.

"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 28, 2008 6:53 PM CST up reply actions   1 recs

+1

"Everyone has a plan 'till they get punched in the mouth." -Tyson

by cmr3 on Dec 28, 2008 6:54 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

The refs look

to throw a gflag on Jones henever possible.

Ok he paud his debt this year leave him aone next year.

by oneforthethumb on Dec 28, 2008 6:56 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

that flag was thrown on pacman jones

not number 21 for the cowboys.

I commented. You're welcome.

another transplant from The Blue & Silver Report

by bulldog jeeper on Dec 28, 2008 7:11 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Dont forget Sam Hurd and Isaih THE IRONMAN Stanback.

by Jon B. on Dec 28, 2008 8:24 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

RWilliams the receiver was a mistake too, but 2 wrongs don't make a right,

as they say.
We’re stuck w/RW, at least he’s young. The fact is TO is old and done, this year he became Keyshon Johnson the II.

And what Owens costs this team off the field more than overrules what he gives on the field-like big games against the 49ers, whoopie. Forget soeone better-you don’t need “Name Talent” at WR to win, hasn’t that been proven enough? It’s NFL 101.

And with him gone, maybe Romo can start to be more of a “Leader” without all the BS going on.
In 3 years (4?) he’s NEVER ONCE come up big in an inportant game at the end of the year.

by Realist Larry on Dec 28, 2008 6:46 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

TOs stats

69 receptions
1052 yards
10 TDs

Pretty good considering that for him it was an off year.

"Ask Philly was it hard tryin' a stop TO, he da main reason that the fans would come fo'."

by aussie_cowboy on Dec 28, 2008 6:52 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

agreed

Keep TO, he isn’t the problem.

by joey7289 on Dec 28, 2008 6:52 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Who cares?

It’s what he does to a team mentally that subtracts from all that!

by Realist Larry on Dec 28, 2008 6:52 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

to the team mentally?

you act like their a bunch of infants

"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 28, 2008 6:54 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

+1

"Ask Philly was it hard tryin' a stop TO, he da main reason that the fans would come fo'."

by aussie_cowboy on Dec 28, 2008 6:56 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Run

plays for RW2 that make sense.
He is a great slant runner.
How many slants do we ever run.
Few if any.
Run plays for him that make sense.

by oneforthethumb on Dec 28, 2008 6:57 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

He can't beat press coverage with the foot.

I’m sure that will change next year.

by joey7289 on Dec 28, 2008 6:58 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

This team would be better off with TO out of here

This offense spends too much time trying to get it into his hands, and that’s if he can even catch it. The guy runs poor routes, quits on routes, never fights for the ball and drops to many balls and clearly has sparked a fracture in the locker room.. Get that clown out of here, he’s not a team player, he’s an I guy..

by Deke on Dec 28, 2008 6:49 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

darn straight

+infinity

That people on this board can’t see how terrible he is for a team blows my mind.

If he was on another team they’d be laighing at him these last few years.
But put him on the Boys and he’s our guy, so we “See no evil….”

by Realist Larry on Dec 28, 2008 6:51 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Don't Agree

We’ve all seen Roy, even if he is hurt.

by joey7289 on Dec 28, 2008 6:52 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

you wont see the real Roy until next year

his foot injury restricts his cuts as it did with Newman last year and He hasn’t had enough time to work with Romo, that was clear on a couple of plays tongiht

by Deke on Dec 28, 2008 6:55 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

You feel he can put up the numbers

TO can, he did it in one season in Detroit before double coverage destroyed him.

by joey7289 on Dec 28, 2008 6:56 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

T.O isn't going to get any better, his numbers are going down

he’s another year older, and another year slower. He runs horrible routes as it is.. he’s an good athlete, not a receiver….. he’s been here three years, what has dallas accomplished with him

by Deke on Dec 28, 2008 6:59 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

You dont have a career like his simply by being a good athlete.

He is a possible HOFer

"Ask Philly was it hard tryin' a stop TO, he da main reason that the fans would come fo'."

by aussie_cowboy on Dec 28, 2008 7:00 PM CST up reply actions   1 recs

+1

"Everyone has a plan 'till they get punched in the mouth." -Tyson

by cmr3 on Dec 28, 2008 7:02 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

His QB

get worse every year also. Imagine that!

"Everyone has a plan 'till they get punched in the mouth." -Tyson

by cmr3 on Dec 28, 2008 7:01 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Slower?

He was faster this year then in his whole career. He’s not a receiver…he has some of the greatest numbers of all times. Do stats lie? And all the blame is on him for the lack of accomplishments? We’re not going to get any better without him. If anything he takes double teams.

by joey7289 on Dec 28, 2008 7:01 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

+10000000000000000000

"Ask Philly was it hard tryin' a stop TO, he da main reason that the fans would come fo'."

by aussie_cowboy on Dec 28, 2008 7:02 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Who is not culpable...

Witten, Choice, DWare based on character and play

F. Jones based on potential

Romo because there is no better option

Sandrick, Jenkins, Bennett based on potential

N. Folk, even with his poor kickoffs

B. James, based on play, although I think he is an average middle linebacker (which I don’t mean as a criticism)

McBriar, we miss that guy

am I missing someone?

by edubz on Dec 28, 2008 6:36 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

agreed

add Ratliff to this list, is that it?

by edubz on Dec 28, 2008 6:49 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

having no better option

doesnt mean you arent culpable

by 325424 on Dec 28, 2008 6:57 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

i blame fat Andy Reid and his stubble.

"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 28, 2008 6:37 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

All season long I have been saying that this team has no heart, no will to win, and no killer instinct.

I think these words are just as powerful, if not more:

These are the players who sent Bill Parcells into retirement. Remember that.

by Parl on Dec 28, 2008 6:38 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Nice post

This is my first time to comment on this board. I really like your posts and feel compelled to say so.

I agree, end the pacman experiment. it was doomed to failure from day one. I can only hope that changes come to this team. There is no heart to it. I don’t know where it comes from, but come it must.

by Rooty on Dec 28, 2008 6:38 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

dude...

i’m wondering where the disconnect on offense came from. we were not in sync on offense for most of this season. i know the main culprits: injuries, lost some coaches, midseason trades. but there has to be something that ‘s going to be exposed in the offseason, something that will come to light and make the cris carters and tom jacksons of the world jump for joy. i know it’s coming….no excuse to put on an offensive (and defensive ) show like that in the biggest game of the year…

in retrospect, i think our season was lost during those two long late 4th quarter runs by the ravens. that was the game we had to win. i knew it was going to be tough in philly. a sad sack franchise like that lives for moments like this to humiliate the cowboys. that’s their goal in life. against baltimore was the game we needed to win. and we didn’t….

it just saddens me that we lost THIS way. no fight. no character. troy and buck laughing at us the whole time. JFE and JJT and Galloway toasting each other probably right now. I’ve fought tooth and nail with cowboy haters all year and we fulfilled every stereotype ever uttered about us….

so disappointed….

"They need security in the world, Craig!"

by Tuna Helper on Dec 28, 2008 6:42 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

This team plays like they practice---SOFT

too many easy practices and too many days off, not enough in the pads

by Deke on Dec 28, 2008 6:46 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

More practices in pads are a good idea

because we didnt have enough injuries this year

"Ask Philly was it hard tryin' a stop TO, he da main reason that the fans would come fo'."

by aussie_cowboy on Dec 28, 2008 6:57 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

You think that they will get injuried practicing in pads?

Are you serious? If you don’t practice in pads you are more likely to get injuried in the game.

"Everyone has a plan 'till they get punched in the mouth." -Tyson

by cmr3 on Dec 28, 2008 6:59 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I agree

The results of this game, means to me it was over last week, and the players never recovered.

And personally as a fan, I felt the same way. Last week’s loss was the one I keep thinking about, today’s game didn’t really bother me as much as it should.

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

by APerfectStar on Dec 28, 2008 6:48 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Our play calling

sucks.

Third and one at the 11 and we try a stupid pass. we were running the ball very good and we stop.

by oneforthethumb on Dec 28, 2008 6:58 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

"we kind of just stunk it up"--T. Owens

lol. he actually sounds quite calm and reasonable.

by scottmaui on Dec 28, 2008 6:42 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

because he got his 6 catches for 103 yards

when we won that Sunday Night game in Lambeau, you could see him on the sidelines seething — even though we had the lead.

the following week, we lost to Washington at home and he got the majority of the targets.

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

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

by silverblue5 on Dec 28, 2008 7:18 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Thats BS

"Ask Philly was it hard tryin' a stop TO, he da main reason that the fans would come fo'."

by aussie_cowboy on Dec 28, 2008 7:19 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I dont know where to begin

THat was the most pathetic display of football I’ve seen in some time. Horrible preparation. Horrible execution. In every phase of the game.

I am so disgusted. Its an embarrassment.

by Ridgelake on Dec 28, 2008 6:46 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Tuna Helper good post

beyond disappointing to gift wrap this for all haters.

by edubz on Dec 28, 2008 6:46 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, I envy you.

I wish I could erase that one from my memory.

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

by APerfectStar on Dec 28, 2008 6:50 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Change your quote.

APerfect Star,
You can change your signature.
Thanks.

"Everyone has a plan 'till they get punched in the mouth." -Tyson

by cmr3 on Dec 28, 2008 6:53 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Who are you to tell me what to do?

Go back to not commenting, Thanks.

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

by APerfectStar on Dec 28, 2008 7:21 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Jimmy J on Fox

‘They are a collection of toys.’

But not a team

'You can recognize true genius by this: all the dunces are in confederacy against you' - Sir Francis Bacon

by tdships on Dec 28, 2008 6:48 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

JJ should

just shut up.

He is still pissed Jerry fired him
Will always take a shot at Jerry when he can.
If it wasn’t for Jerry right about now JJ would be coming off ssuspension with another college team.

by oneforthethumb on Dec 28, 2008 7:00 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

It is easy to

sitback and criticize.
Last I looked JJ did zero in Miami.
Both him and Jerry were foolish.
Right now JJ is begging that Jerry calls him.

by oneforthethumb on Dec 28, 2008 7:06 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Jerry Jones won 3

"Ask Philly was it hard tryin' a stop TO, he da main reason that the fans would come fo'."

by aussie_cowboy on Dec 28, 2008 7:06 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

JJ

Should have got a third for putting that team together.

by joey7289 on Dec 28, 2008 7:07 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Jimmy is so overrated it is unreal

He became a better coach when he left. Quit swinging

"Everyone has a plan 'till they get punched in the mouth." -Tyson

by cmr3 on Dec 28, 2008 7:07 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

He won

2 rings because he had an owner who belived in him and let him do the job.

by oneforthethumb on Dec 28, 2008 7:10 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

and if the owner would have continued to let Jimmy do his job...

…we probably have at the very least, that sixth Super Bowl ring already.

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

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

by silverblue5 on Dec 28, 2008 7:26 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 Dec 28, 2008 7:24 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

zero?

he rebuilt the Dolphins through the draft and was responsible for drafting Jason Taylor, Zach Thomas, Sam Madison, and Patrick Surtain.

no, they didn’t get to the Super Bowl.

yes, they did win some playoff games.

but to say he did “zero” is so inaccurate.

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

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

by silverblue5 on Dec 28, 2008 7:24 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

nope. he's right. and just so you know...

i heard him on the radio a few weeks ago, and he had Dallas as the team that would scare a lot of other playoff teams if they got in.

so no… he does a good job remaining objective.

until da King hires a “real head coach,” that’s about all the Cowboys will amount to – “a collection of toys.”

it’s like having a stacked fantasy football team with big name players who underperform when you need a big win.

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

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

by silverblue5 on Dec 28, 2008 7:22 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Romo and Wade

This is where the problem is. Every other problem starts from them. EVERYTHING!

"Everyone has a plan 'till they get punched in the mouth." -Tyson

by cmr3 on Dec 28, 2008 6:50 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Yes

This is absolutely correct. This team does not have the proper mental toughness or discipline and that has to be laid at Wade’s feet.

When it comes to players, however, the core person who cost us the game today was Tony Romo. And I am an enormous Romo fan and believe he can be the QB we want him to be. He has huge talent and ability but the questions people had about him have now been definitively answered. How he begins to get the answers to these issues (and having the right coach to help him get there) will determine whether or not we will become a real contender in the near future. Once Romo threw high to Williams and threw that unbelievably stupid INT, the table was set that we were not ready to play the game, Romo wasn’t serious, we were going to do another round of “let’s get behind and then try to play catch-up” and the entirety of the offense and the team fell in line. There’s a lot more to be said about this but anyone who tries to pick out specious plays like a total horsesh*t penalty on Pac is avoiding the elephant in the room. This loss began and ended with Tony Romo, and it is high time to start addressing the very real mental hurdles he has that are preventing him and the team from taking the next stop. Again, I am a HUGE Romo fan and firmly believe he can be one of the top QB’s in the league, but until we reset his mentality we will be just another pretender prone to these meltdowns. I thought the Giants game last year in the playoffs was a fluke and Romo would soon outgrow it. It was not a fluke and he has not outgrown this mentality. The INT to Williams was a white flag to the world, and the team promptly picked up the signal and began its surrender. The D had allowed the big play to Buckhalter but that is the kind of play McNabb and the Eagles can make. As soon as Romo threw that INT, however, the collective tapping of the Cowboys began in earnest.

by PaulFVillarreal on Dec 28, 2008 7:39 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Its easy to say Romo was the main reason we lost,

but not many QBs can win games when their O-line doesnt block and their D gives up 40+

"Ask Philly was it hard tryin' a stop TO, he da main reason that the fans would come fo'."

by aussie_cowboy on Dec 28, 2008 7:41 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

+1

saying Romo was the main reason we lost is moronic…the OL, WRs and defense probably played their worst game of the year.

In Romo we Trust

by Terry on Dec 28, 2008 7:45 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

You simply dont know what youre talking about

..and I’m sorry that is the case, Terry. I know much, much more about this than you do and I’m sorry if you don’t understand. Not my problem. When I have more time to explain it to you, I will, but that time is not know. Until then, work on understanding the game and do not tell people who know the sport better than you do that their ideas are moronic. You only make yourself look like a fool.

by PaulFVillarreal on Dec 28, 2008 7:49 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Romo cost us the game today...

period. End of story. There is no way around that and those who get caught up on ancillary players or plays have no idea what they’re talking about or the mentality of the game. I really hope you’re not in that category but your mindless statement makes me think you are squarely in that no-nothing camp.

by PaulFVillarreal on Dec 28, 2008 7:52 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Romo was not ready to get it done today...

…it has to do with his mentality. He prefers to play lax until he ‘has’ to play well. Think the Buffalo game last year, or Arizona this year or other similar games.

The QB has extra responsibility on him because he leads the offense, and the team. It’s not the same thing for Pac to have a flawed mental outlook as it is Romo. Romo is much more of a limiting factor because of his role in running the offense and setting the tone. Again, the great thing here is that Romo has so much talent and ability that the fixes he needs to make don’t have to take forever and he clearly has the tools to get the job done. That said, until he starts to fine tune his thinking we’re going to be susceptible to letdowns along these lines, if not so bad. Maybe more like the Giants playoff game.

The D had to deal with like 5+ turnover. They did not do well today but they carried us for a good stretch later in the season. It was time for the offense to step up and they could not do that. Now, is part of that on Garrett? Absolutely. But for on the field operators, Romo is the key figure who deserves blame, IMO. We may be able to win with a Dilfer-like figure but if we’re going to rely on Romo he has to vastly improve his mental approach and execution or we will not seriously contend.

The O line did not force Romo to miss Williams so badly early in the game and they did not make Romo throw that pathetic INT. These plays helped to set the tone and sent the white flag signal out to the team that it wasn’t happening today.

by PaulFVillarreal on Dec 28, 2008 7:48 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

yeah I guess RW wasn't at fault at all

Aikman said he ran a horrible route

In Romo we Trust

by Terry on Dec 28, 2008 8:02 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

does he have a gun to his head....he should with that offensive line blocking for him next year

"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 28, 2008 6:56 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

who Tony? one very interesting thing he just said... "they exposed us" - and then...."some things

we were doing offensively, so credit to them" – kind of sounds to me like he’s saying the eagles saw through their offensive scheme, and the cowboys didn’t really adjust…a hint of turmoil between romo and little red jeezus garret?

by Loozeeana_Cowboy on Dec 28, 2008 6:59 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

TO kinda said the same thing...

Basically said Offense does not adapt well….i think Jerry might consider bringing a west coast offense guy

by thejanusman on Dec 28, 2008 7:02 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

what receiver on this team resembles holt or a Bruce

our Oline is a power offensive line, other than Felix Jones, we have power backs. You need smaller quicker players to get out in space.

by Deke on Dec 28, 2008 7:11 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

our backs are excellent in space

our Oline’s inconsistency is the bigger problem

And lets not over rate these 1st year coaches. Our 1st year coach went 13-3. Now look

by AustonianAggie on Dec 28, 2008 7:26 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

raf good post

but you left tony “3 turnovers” romo out

by 325424 on Dec 28, 2008 6:58 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

The INT

was his fault other then that he can’t help the fact that he was trying to make a play.

by joey7289 on Dec 28, 2008 6:59 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Not

When your down that much…looking to make something out of nothing.

by joey7289 on Dec 28, 2008 7:03 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Then People

Complain. I love Romo. I will say the pick cost us big time. But the fumbles…come on he’s gotta do something being down that much.

by joey7289 on Dec 28, 2008 7:05 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

do they track which linemen gave up how many sacks??

the worrisome part is there is no quick fix for our O-Line. All of them are signed up for long term.

by thejanusman on Dec 28, 2008 7:09 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

i love him too

and im all for keeping him, but he fumbles way too much!

by Sean N on Dec 28, 2008 7:13 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I thought "he threw some howlers" and

including him in the group that wasn’t Witten or Choice was enough.

I don’t need to pile on Romo. More than enough other people do that.

His first INT was dumb. The last two turnovers he was down 30 points trying to make something happen. That kind of thing happens in those situations.

by Rafael Vela on Dec 28, 2008 7:07 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

i come in peace....

for all but one. TERRY. Where are you knucklehead?? the Eagles found your buddy today…I’d like to hear your side now. We afre all so sick of hearing your nonsense before the game, and now you vanish? TERRY….come out! Come out TERRY! We miss you on BGN!

by GreenInBaltimore on Dec 28, 2008 7:04 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

ur lame

"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 28, 2008 7:05 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

i'm not here for you...

just your big mouth blogger friend. I feel for you. been there too recently. just have a strong disalke for TERRY. he runs runs runs his mouth, and vanishes. dont invade our blog and vanish. take your lumps

by GreenInBaltimore on Dec 28, 2008 7:07 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

thank you....

this game was only the last chapter in a LONG and CRAZY day. seriously…OAK over TB? sweet!

by GreenInBaltimore on Dec 28, 2008 7:09 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

good luck against miami...

between porter and ray lewis who jabs the most???

by thejanusman on Dec 28, 2008 7:10 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

he'll be around next week after the Eagles get slapped around by the Vikes

"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 28, 2008 7:10 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

come find me….
after we win. enjoy it next to your players on the couch

by GreenInBaltimore on Dec 28, 2008 8:00 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

he talks a lot

and talking isnt always bad. but he just speaks ignorantly and doesnt talk friendly when the game is over.

by GreenInBaltimore on Dec 28, 2008 7:19 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

so does anyone think our strenght and conditioning coach’s job is at stake? I’ve never seen a team with so many injuries…Did we luck out the last few years having no crucial injuries…or was this year just a fluke? hard to say…

by VTcowboys16 on Dec 28, 2008 7:08 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

jurasic park?

dream on.

"Everyone has a plan 'till they get punched in the mouth." -Tyson

by cmr3 on Dec 28, 2008 7:08 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Jurazek..

Is responsible for the slumping Decembers. Ever since he came to Dallas, they have not had a winning December.

Coincidence? Not at all.

~Texas Massacre 08~

by TheHeat on Dec 28, 2008 7:55 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Again...

Look at his history. Dallas has not had one winning December since he’s been here, while the one we let go -has won 3 more SBs in New England.

~Texas Massacre 08~

by TheHeat on Dec 28, 2008 8:15 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

you're reaching if you think the strength and conditioning coach is the problem

It’s the coaching, they are not prepared to play these games, that’s on the headcoach. Don’t give this garbage that NE won three superbowls, they had the talent where the cowboys were in salary cap hell and puppet headcoaches. Bill Parcells took a bunch of scrubs to the playoff his first year, then spent the next three years rebuilding the scouting department and player personel. Bill’s bigest roblem was that he micro managed everything and didn’t allow his assistants to do their thing. Wade Phillips had a ready made team to work with. they practice soft, you play soft. When this team got punched in the mouth, they folded ike a cheap suit. The team flat out quit during the ram game. That’s not the strength and conditioning coach

by Deke on Dec 28, 2008 8:49 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Sorry...

You keep on beLIEving in coincidences, because I do not.

~Texas Massacre 08~

by TheHeat on Dec 28, 2008 8:55 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

You answered your own question

They were the least injured team in the Parcells years and last year, and
this year they’re off the charts.

Is four years more likely a trend or one?

by Rafael Vela on Dec 28, 2008 7:09 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Well I think he been here since 1999

and we have been relatively injury-free for quite a few years. So this year might just be an fluk.

"Ask Philly was it hard tryin' a stop TO, he da main reason that the fans would come fo'."

by aussie_cowboy on Dec 28, 2008 7:09 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

that has more to do with youth

this year I think Kosier really triggered a lot

by AustonianAggie on Dec 28, 2008 7:51 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Man, I would not be woofing on this group

until they put a big skin on the wall.

by Rafael Vela on Dec 28, 2008 7:08 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Wade isn't going anywhere

Neither is Garrett. Jerry will give them both at least one more year.

Bruce Read…well, I would shocked stupid if he is back next year.

by Philosopher on Dec 28, 2008 7:09 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

makes sense...

where did you hear that? It’s a shame hes not comming back. He was my favorite pick up this year in the offseason.

by VTcowboys16 on Dec 28, 2008 7:12 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Ticket carried his interview from the locker room

Says he feels out of place in a 3-4 and wants to go back to 4-3. Maybe he goes to Washington

by thejanusman on Dec 28, 2008 7:14 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

wow

in that case good bye.

by joey7289 on Dec 28, 2008 7:27 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Who?

~Texas Massacre 08~

by TheHeat on Dec 28, 2008 7:57 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

whatever

"Everyone has a plan 'till they get punched in the mouth." -Tyson

by cmr3 on Dec 28, 2008 7:12 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

So are a lot of players that are 10 years younger

"Everyone has a plan 'till they get punched in the mouth." -Tyson

by cmr3 on Dec 28, 2008 7:14 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Do you really want to play this game?

You want to defend a 36 year old LB with 92 tackles? Give me Burnett next year over him.

"Everyone has a plan 'till they get punched in the mouth." -Tyson

by cmr3 on Dec 28, 2008 7:23 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Burnett is a weakside linebacker in a 4-3 defense

that’s why I think he’ll be heading elsewhere and surely will get more money than what Jerry wants to pay him.

by Deke on Dec 28, 2008 7:53 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

makes sense...

where did you hear that? It’s as shame he is not comming back. He was my favorite pick up this year in the offseason

by VTcowboys16 on Dec 28, 2008 7:13 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

yeah just heard it also

I said he is not a 3-4 ILB for months and he would’nt be back…This confirms it.

by Boyzfan94 on Dec 28, 2008 7:12 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

I think the biggest problems are:

1. O-Line: Gurode can’t get it….too many mistakes. Adams, how many more flase starts you moron????…..They all suck. Romo makes them look good. Period. How many runs for negative yards do we have on 1st down? really? how many?

2. D-Line: Canty and Spears are just stupid, heartless morons.

3. CB and Safeties: Newman is just terrible. The guy is just amazingly stupid and terrible at coverage. he’s quick so he’s always running with the receivers, but man he can’t turn for the ball…..ever!!!…..another feraking idiot. Roy Williams is another moron who can’t get it done.

Replace those issues and give me the same Tony Romo and he’ll be better than any QB on this league.

by ManTab on Dec 28, 2008 7:13 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Ok what changed after the Cardinal game?

we were unstoppable until the Cards game.

me thinks Adams played injured most of the year, the Kozier injury was big.
Holland was a good addition.
I worry about our depth after Holland.
We need to start drafting OL that can play.

by oneforthethumb on Dec 28, 2008 7:20 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

that damn guy - i want so much to hate his guts, but i just can't - he gets under my skin out there on the

field, but when i hear him talk (assuming he’s not playing up to the cameras), i can’t really bag on him too much

by Loozeeana_Cowboy on Dec 28, 2008 7:19 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

i admit..

thats how i feel about tony romo

by GreenInBaltimore on Dec 28, 2008 7:21 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

He's an ass

He is always yucking it up on the sidelines when he is winning.
when he loses it is never his fault.
Aikman loves this guy. McNabb still can’t win the big game and never will win the big game.Their season ends next week.

by oneforthethumb on Dec 28, 2008 7:21 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Childress...

is a direct product of Reid. It’ll be an interesting game

by GreenInBaltimore on Dec 28, 2008 7:22 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

After the way the Vikes struggled to beat the Giants' backups...

…I’d have to give Philly the nod in this one.

My prediction: Eagles 27, Vikings 10.

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

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

by silverblue5 on Dec 28, 2008 7:35 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Who knows which Philly team will show up next week.

The one that played us or the one that scored 3 against the Skins last week.

"Ask Philly was it hard tryin' a stop TO, he da main reason that the fans would come fo'."

by aussie_cowboy on Dec 28, 2008 7:36 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Not next week

I think they will beat the Vikes. But the Giants will probably beat them the next week.

by Philosopher on Dec 28, 2008 7:23 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Bummer

But Wade is indeed staying:

“This is obviously very disappointing right now,” Jerry said, “but we won’t have a head coaching change.”

by Philosopher on Dec 28, 2008 7:19 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

I have told this before....we need a 3-4 NT

i am not sure how you upgrade the O-Line

by thejanusman on Dec 28, 2008 7:21 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Who goes

Tank
Henry
Pacman
Ellis
Thomas
Roy Williams
Carpenter
Canty/Spears
Procter
McQ

by staubachfan on Dec 28, 2008 7:22 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

he can get more money elsewhere

Jerry never pays linebackers

by Deke on Dec 28, 2008 7:27 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

How much

Do you expect him to get…

by joey7289 on Dec 28, 2008 7:28 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Agreed

But we should be able to pay both.

by joey7289 on Dec 28, 2008 7:29 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Ware isn't in the same league as Burnett

Burnett can get more money from someone else and he’s injury prone

by Deke on Dec 28, 2008 7:30 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Like who?

Pool people, half of them don’t even know who he is, let alone what he plays.

by joey7289 on Dec 28, 2008 7:31 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Well he better pay Ware.

Bradie is making good money too.

by houseofprime on Dec 28, 2008 7:29 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

he will get more money elsewhere

I don’t think they trust him as a starter because of his injury history and I would’nt blame Jerry for not resigning him.

by Boyzfan94 on Dec 28, 2008 7:30 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I hope Pac stays

"Ask Philly was it hard tryin' a stop TO, he da main reason that the fans would come fo'."

by aussie_cowboy on Dec 28, 2008 7:23 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

He has the most athletic ability of any of our corners.

Which means he has great upside, and the kick return in the Ravens game showed what he is capable of in the return game.

He has great upside and were paying him next to nothing. Why would you want to get rid of him?

"Ask Philly was it hard tryin' a stop TO, he da main reason that the fans would come fo'."

by aussie_cowboy on Dec 28, 2008 7:30 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

stop believing the hype

he’ll be lucky to stay out of trouble for the next six month’s

by Deke on Dec 28, 2008 7:32 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

What hype

Hype is something thats not real and Pacman is all real

"Ask Philly was it hard tryin' a stop TO, he da main reason that the fans would come fo'."

by aussie_cowboy on Dec 28, 2008 7:33 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

LOL

That made me laugh real hard…

by joey7289 on Dec 28, 2008 7:41 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Ha

I watched Friday Night Lights last night

"Ask Philly was it hard tryin' a stop TO, he da main reason that the fans would come fo'."

by aussie_cowboy on Dec 28, 2008 7:41 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Because he sucks on returns

It’s not worth it. Let him go mess up and get banned for life on another team.

One more incident and he’s done for. Why would we want him back?

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

by APerfectStar on Dec 28, 2008 7:32 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

well said aussie....Pacman is going nowhere...

this is just sh*t talkers "happy hour is all…..disregard these illogical posts…

A true diehard Cowboys fan since 1975.

President - Garrett MUST GO campaign -

by BoyzRback on Dec 28, 2008 7:48 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Including your own

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

by APerfectStar on Dec 29, 2008 7:52 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Who is left?

Ratliff is great but we need a NT to take on the center one on one.
I sign spears and canty because they are good against the run
Time to see if carpenter can play. He has Vrabel written all over him
I’d like to see williams play in this defense.

by oneforthethumb on Dec 28, 2008 7:24 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Pacman is not going anywhere...

And I do like him……he has more heart than Newman at least. And talent too….that’s for sure.

by ManTab on Dec 28, 2008 7:27 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

LMAO

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

by APerfectStar on Dec 28, 2008 7:30 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

sorry, but i hope you're not basing it on this season's performance...

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

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

by silverblue5 on Dec 28, 2008 7:38 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

What Coaches Go

I think we need new Coordinators O, D, and ST

by staubachfan on Dec 28, 2008 7:22 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

ST is beyond argument

Definitely need a new D-coordinator. I ain’t sold on Garrett but Jerry loves him, so I doubt he goes anywhere.

by Philosopher on Dec 28, 2008 7:24 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Getting rid of Garrett would be a bad decision.

He had a great first year, and is usual his second year was not as good. The third year is when you really find out whether he is a good OC, so I say let him stay at least one more year.

"Ask Philly was it hard tryin' a stop TO, he da main reason that the fans would come fo'."

by aussie_cowboy on Dec 28, 2008 7:25 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

agreed

1000000 percent

by joey7289 on Dec 28, 2008 7:27 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Exactly what Im saying.

These things tend to go in cycles. Other teams have figured him out and now its time to see if he can adjust next year.

"Ask Philly was it hard tryin' a stop TO, he da main reason that the fans would come fo'."

by aussie_cowboy on Dec 28, 2008 7:28 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Garrett's own players can't figure him out...HE'S GONE.............

worst part is….He SUCKS so BAD…that other teams in need of a coach will have NO interest in him….He needs to go back to coaching college Div-III….at that

A true diehard Cowboys fan since 1975.

President - Garrett MUST GO campaign -

by BoyzRback on Dec 28, 2008 7:55 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

he's not gone

In Romo we Trust

by Terry on Dec 28, 2008 8:02 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I hope he stays

"Ask Philly was it hard tryin' a stop TO, he da main reason that the fans would come fo'."

by aussie_cowboy on Dec 28, 2008 8:03 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I Hope He's Gone.

He is not a running OC, which is a shame since we have 3 real good RBs.

~Texas Massacre 08~

by TheHeat on Dec 28, 2008 8:19 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Capers

He would be major upgrade.

by troysboys on Dec 28, 2008 7:29 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Zack Thomas down...

…many more to follow. Good.

"Everyone has a plan 'till they get punched in the mouth." -Tyson

by cmr3 on Dec 28, 2008 7:24 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

if our entire team tackles

like Zach we would not miss as many tackles!!

by oneforthethumb on Dec 28, 2008 7:29 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

What?

If all of our LB’s had 92 tackles the Cowboys would suck worse! He is so beyond too old. Too small(always), now we have added slow and old. What a great combo! He’s the Brad Johnson of LB’s. Watch the Rams game.

"Everyone has a plan 'till they get punched in the mouth." -Tyson

by cmr3 on Dec 28, 2008 7:32 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Just because he had 92 tackles

Doesn’t mean he can’t tackle.

by joey7289 on Dec 28, 2008 7:33 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

your right.

on those 92 he used good form. Do we get points for that? Maybe we can make a instructional video. “How to be a white LB?”

"Everyone has a plan 'till they get punched in the mouth." -Tyson

by cmr3 on Dec 28, 2008 7:35 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Oh, sorry.

Didn’t mean to offend you. BTW, I’m white.

"Everyone has a plan 'till they get punched in the mouth." -Tyson

by cmr3 on Dec 28, 2008 7:37 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

maybe a power running game

we missed Kosier, is Holland a tool?

I don’t doubt our ability to acquire talent… its just we can only evaluate OL after they play in the NFL not before

by AustonianAggie on Dec 28, 2008 7:39 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

YPA

Raf’s going to pull out the numbers this off season, and he’s going to see that Pacman had the best numbers of any corner on our team. KC Joyner will back him up. I remember he played pretty well in Pittsburgh and many other games before his suspension.
I will remember the long throws that Newman gave up through out the season than any of Pacman’s mistakes. I’ll remember Romo’s fumbles and interceptions more than Pacman’s mistakes.

by ym on Dec 28, 2008 7:28 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Agreed on Pac vs Newman

But please….Tony’s mistakes comes from lack of preotection…….do we really think Brad J is that bad? I know he won the SB becauze of his deffense but cmon……you cant really win the big one without any sort of play from your QB. Our Oline stinks big time.

by ManTab on Dec 28, 2008 7:30 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

There is no excuse for a fumble

Interceptions I can understand. Maybe Romo masturbates too much. (He had OK protection when he threw the interception; you can think of other cases where he just forced the ball in) But there is no excuse for fumbles.

by ym on Dec 28, 2008 7:44 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I'd like to see you hold on to a football

while getting nailed by a 300 lbs DL you never saw…then tell me about no excuses

In Romo we Trust

by Terry on Dec 28, 2008 7:49 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

TERRRRRRRYYYYYY!

Where ya been man? defending Romo i suppose????

by GreenInBaltimore on Dec 28, 2008 8:03 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Is there anything wrong with Romo?

Is there? Keep on trusting him.
You won’t see me doing that because I’m not a professional QB playing in the NFL. That’s not my job. Don’t pull that cliche with me.

by ym on Dec 28, 2008 10:13 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

yeah, but their tests will come in their second season.

not trying to diminish their respective accomplishments — because they deserve mega props — but in the ongoing attempts for the league to maintain parity, suckwad teams receive last place schedules the following year.

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

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

by silverblue5 on Dec 28, 2008 7:43 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

+1

~Texas Massacre 08~

by TheHeat on Dec 28, 2008 8:22 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

would love to see a columnist or blogger

explore the difference between building a team based on a strategy and building a team based on name/talent

examples, to me, are Tank Johnson replacing Ferguson and also losing Campbell at TE (although that happened under Parcells watch)

the point is that we now don’t have a true starting 3-4 NT and when we lost Campbell we lost toughness and character that can’t be found in stats

by edubz on Dec 28, 2008 7:29 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Toughness and character

we didn’t lose either because Witten is still here. I don’t remember Campbell being a vocal leader here.

by troysboys on Dec 28, 2008 7:31 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I maybe just blood hungry

but i’d like to see some fear instilled with a big name cut

by AustonianAggie on Dec 28, 2008 7:32 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Only Jerry can do that

and it will not happen.

As much as a business guy Jerry is I still think he is enamored to be around professional players and that clouds his judgement.

by oneforthethumb on Dec 28, 2008 7:34 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Re: "Who ISN'T culpable today?"

“Jason Witten gets a pass. Tashard Choice did his job. That’s about it.”

T.O. did his job. He had a drop on that slant pattern, but T.O. was the team’s MVP as far as I’m concerned.

Good write-up though. Changes need to start at the top, but the mentality needs to be that no one’s safe. (Obviously, Romo/Witten/etc.‘s jobs aren’t actually in jeopardy, but you get the idea)

by MeanMr.Mustard on Dec 28, 2008 7:35 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Yep

Or drink your koolaid…cut him

by joey7289 on Dec 28, 2008 7:37 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

He was the MVP this game.

And the offensive MVP this year

"Ask Philly was it hard tryin' a stop TO, he da main reason that the fans would come fo'."

by aussie_cowboy on Dec 28, 2008 7:38 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

except maybe Witten

"Ask Philly was it hard tryin' a stop TO, he da main reason that the fans would come fo'."

by aussie_cowboy on Dec 28, 2008 7:38 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Of this game?

He clearly was. 100 yards receiving on a day when the offense put up 6 points and the defense was worse.

by MeanMr.Mustard on Dec 28, 2008 9:17 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

do we have another hard schedule again next year?

by VTcowboys16 on Dec 28, 2008 7:35 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

2nd to last

"Ask Philly was it hard tryin' a stop TO, he da main reason that the fans would come fo'."

by aussie_cowboy on Dec 28, 2008 7:38 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Jerry's answer

will be a MORE player-friendly coach. If his history is any predictor, he will let T.O have a big say in who the next head coach will be.

by JimmyJohnson on Dec 28, 2008 7:36 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

If you honestly think JJ will consult TO on whether or not to fire Wade

You must be delusional.

"Ask Philly was it hard tryin' a stop TO, he da main reason that the fans would come fo'."

by aussie_cowboy on Dec 28, 2008 7:39 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

He sees TO as his most valuable commodity.

Don’t you know anything about Jerrah?

by JimmyJohnson on Dec 28, 2008 7:41 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I could ask you the same question

"Ask Philly was it hard tryin' a stop TO, he da main reason that the fans would come fo'."

by aussie_cowboy on Dec 28, 2008 7:42 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

did anyone hear romo's press conf?

He basically said he’ll go back to his life and not worry about it. If the worst thing that happens to him is losing a sporting event he’s lived a pretty good life. Weird answers.

by Cosby Sweater on Dec 28, 2008 7:37 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

philosophical, doesn't want to emote for cameras

dude needs to duck the spot lights for a year

I hope Garrette and Wade come back meaner

by AustonianAggie on Dec 28, 2008 7:41 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Not exactly what he said.

He was asked how you handle a loss like this. He said you get up tomorrow and you keep going. He said if losing a sports match is the worst thing that happens to him in life he’ll be fine.

by staubachfan on Dec 28, 2008 9:32 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

As Tuna said...

Nobody’s job is safe… well, maybe not our long snapper… he’s pretty good.

by JimmyJohnson on Dec 28, 2008 7:38 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Who suffered Cartilage Damage to their RIBS?

Mickey just mentioned that on the TICKET

by thejanusman on Dec 28, 2008 7:39 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

joey2zs

sends his love…

by edubz on Dec 28, 2008 7:46 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Romo is fine..

if he was really hurt he wouldnt have walked out of the locker room on his own, or went and talked to the press for 10min. after his shower episode..

by VTcowboys16 on Dec 28, 2008 7:48 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

The problem with this team is crystal clear

and I’m not sober nor a good enough writer to explain it …

but watch SD and Denver’s offense and the poise/confidence of Rivers and Cutler. It’s not the players, it’s the coach. Garrett is a bad offensive coordinator. Who knew? He had all the makings of what most of would think was a good coach. Young guy, intense, serious, well spoken, etc.

I refuse to believe that Romo, Witten, Owens, Choice, etc. all forgot how to play. The offense is disjointed, has no personality, and no rhythm. Garrett is in over his head.

by edubz on Dec 28, 2008 7:50 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

we can all hope a smart man can figure it out

this team needs better execution and precision. The giants run about 4 or 5 running plays from different formations. EVERYBODY knows what plays everybody runs. IT’s about precisely running said plays

by AustonianAggie on Dec 28, 2008 7:54 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Jones Press Conference

OMG; Jones just said nothing will change; we just need to fine fine tune a bit. Good God. We need a fan boycott or hope Jones, Jerry dies in a plane crash

by Iowacowboy on Dec 28, 2008 7:50 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

What more of a boycott

Than the problems he’s having selling seats for his new stadium…..

I dont think Jerry Jones is the problem. He has made every effort to have good players and coaches here. He’s made his mistakes like the Jimmy one, but other than that I like the fact that he’s our owner.

You give this team a solid O-line and half decent deffensive linemen and we’ll be great. I hate our O-line and D-line….and Newman.

by ManTab on Dec 28, 2008 7:59 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

The problem is

jerry is too close to the players.

Why is he talking with ellis about a contract? His speaking with the players undermines the coach.
He keeps the GM role so he can speak with the players that is B$.

Jerry needs to step down as GM and put a real football guy in the place.

The GM will make everyone accountable. Jerry needs to pass that control to a football guy.

I agree he has the cowboys bestinterest at heart. he now needs to step aside and market the team.

by oneforthethumb on Dec 28, 2008 8:07 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Jerry talks with Ellis because he is the GM

And JJ has 20 years of experience at being a GM. To me that qualifies him as being a football guy

"Ask Philly was it hard tryin' a stop TO, he da main reason that the fans would come fo'."

by aussie_cowboy on Dec 28, 2008 8:09 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Dont you think?

Jerry has picked good players? Do you have anyone in mind that could negotiate better deals than Jerry Jones? Cmonnn…….

by ManTab on Dec 28, 2008 8:10 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Why is he speaking with Ellis about a contract??

Are you kidding me?? Why is the GM of a football team talking with a football player about a football contract?? His speaking with players doesn’t hurt this team any more than any other GM speaking with players hurts their teams.

by kameleon_o on Dec 28, 2008 8:38 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

when is jerry going to learn you need to build your team through the draft

not high profile FA signings. the only FAs I can remember that actually helped the team were Deion Sanders and Charles Haley.

by Cosby Sweater on Dec 28, 2008 7:50 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Bingo

Build through the draft; cut Pacman and TO, to start with.

by Iowacowboy on Dec 28, 2008 7:51 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

hahaha

I laugh at people saying to cut TO…what WR in the draft is better then him?

by joey7289 on Dec 28, 2008 7:52 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

TO is A cancer tumor

This group of players is not a team; it is a collection of misfits; so laugh all you want, you moron, but anyone can see TO is a cancer and a team destroyer.

by Iowacowboy on Dec 28, 2008 7:53 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Hahaha

A Cancer, i’m so glad all of you people are in the locker room to really see what goes on.

by joey7289 on Dec 28, 2008 7:55 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

+1

"Ask Philly was it hard tryin' a stop TO, he da main reason that the fans would come fo'."

by aussie_cowboy on Dec 28, 2008 7:57 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

our draft

was pretty good this past year. Finally.

We need help on the OL.

by oneforthethumb on Dec 28, 2008 7:57 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I've asked over and over not to use hard profanity on this blog

it’s very easy to do, I’m as mad as anybody about this loss, but I don’t have to drop f-bombs every other comment. I will welcome him back if he will at least respect that rule of the blog.

by Dave Halprin on Dec 28, 2008 7:55 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

If I ban someone it's not always permanent

I just can’t understand why people can’t respect the couple of rules of the blog. No hard profanity, no personal attacks, no politics or religion. Like I said, if he’s willing to clean up the language he’s welcome back.

by Dave Halprin on Dec 28, 2008 8:00 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I understand the rules, and whether or not I agree with them they're your rules and they need to be followed, but

sometimes the first thing we want to post is the first thing out of our mouths and watching the Cowboys lately that first thing is *&@%! and so forth. So really, we should actually be blaming them for 2zs getting banned. Haha

by kameleon_o on Dec 28, 2008 8:50 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Fascinating

2zzs posts are generally very enjoyable, especially after a loss. in fact, i found out he was banned because I was searching for his (and fighter, jarhead, there are others) posts when it led me to this. banning hin is a loss in my book. anyway, i’m fascinated by your hard line against profanity. is there some kind of economic driver to it – i dont know much about this fancy web advertising you young un’s live off of, but do the big boys not put down ads on blogs that include profanity? otherwise, WTF (that’s a who in this instance) cares that a sequence of letters can be strung together in a manner that some may find offensive! it’s one thing to ban those who are bent on posting about religion or politics or the non-cowboys drivel you often see on the dmn blog, but an f-bomb or three in an otherwise coherent post is fine by me. have you put this up to majority vote, or is this a my way or the highway type deal?

by Elberraco on Dec 29, 2008 11:18 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I'm happy to answer your questions

I’ve had no problems with his regular posts, I find them informative and enjoyable, too. But for two weeks running he’s littered the gameday threads with profanity. As I’ve stated in the above comments, I’d welcome him back but I just need to know that he can control the vulgarity. I’ve asked Rafael to reach out to him to get this done. I have nothing personal against him at all, but in the chaos of the gameday threads it was the easiest way to stop it.

There is an economic driver to the profanity ban. It can affect the advertising and deals with other MSM sports sites that could help in the growth of this blog. I make very little money off of producing this blog (in no way do I come close to living off of it) but hope one day that will change. So that is part of the equation but not the main driving factor.

I have the profanity rule for a few reasons. One, I’ve seen plenty of discussion sites that allow profanity and have seen the discourse on those sites devolve into a useless morass of childish mud-slinging. Not on all sites, but it does happen. When I started this blog one of my over-riding tenets was that it will never become like that, it will always be a place where people can come and discuss the Cowboys without the insanity that infects other sites. The profanity rule tends to keep people above board and lessens the possibility of flame wars, etc. The problem with the idea of a few f-bombs in an otherwise coherent post is that not all people would limit it to that. Soon, you’d have people just dropping FU’s on comments they don’t like etc. BTW, I’m no prude, I can curse like a sailor off the blog, just ask Rafael.

Secondly, I want everybody to enjoy the blog regardless of age, I don’t want some kid reading the blog then have his parents see what’s being written here. It goes to the other end of the spectrum, I want my Mom to be able to read the blog without being embarrassed by the language. Those are just examples but convey the idea that being a PG-rated blog is where I want to be.

I don’t think it’s that much of an imposition to ask people to keep the language clean. We are asked to do that in various parts of our life and this is just another place. I’ve had very little problem with commenters conforming to the rule and I think it has helped keep the conversation here remain civil and interesting. I’d like to believe that is helped this blog grow to it’s current size. I don’t expect everyone will agree with that, but even if you don’t agree I think if you enjoy the blog, it’s something that can be respected.

As for the last question about a majority vote, I don’t want to be the dictator but I have to say that will not happen. I’m sorry to sound like the jerk on this issue, but it’s just something I really believe in and I couldn’t write and maintain this blog if I didn’t have the rule in place. It will always be in place here. Again, I don’t think it’s hard to think for a moment before dumping a string of profanities in a comment.

Thanks for asking the questions. It gave me a chance to explain to the new members. I know it doesn’t make me popular with some people but sometimes you got to do what you think is right. In this case, I think the rule is the right move. I hope that helps to explain it to you.

 

by Dave Halprin on Dec 29, 2008 1:30 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I really like what you just wrote

and in my opinion, the non profanity rule has probably keep a lot of people loyal to your blog. Well, at least me :-)
90% of the blogs I went to (unless it’s cooking blogs, lol) are filled with people who don’t know how to write correctly or politely. And believe me, French blogs are the same, plus the bad spelling !
So again, thanks for the job you and your collegues are doing.

by Helene on Dec 29, 2008 2:21 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

amen

guys, grizz, raf et al work their a… oops butts off on this and f they want to control the vulgarity it’s their right. heck, sometimes watching people try to sidestep the language rules is entertaining on its own. they put a lot into this and deserve our cooperation.

by 325424 on Dec 30, 2008 9:00 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

i dont know

i didnt even watch the game instead choosing to go with the family thats visiting from atlanta out to the mall and inner harbor and stuff
i open my phone and see like 30 messages from ppl either laughing or crying
i cant even begin to explain the complete lack of effort this team has
i keep defending them yet they let me down
i mean the eagles?…The eagles? wow
maybe next year things will be different, maybe the injuries wont be as bad or as frequent
but all i can do now is wait for next year
with the same or even more pain than last year
maybe i need a new hobby

Superbowl or Bust?

by MrMinority on Dec 28, 2008 7:57 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

yea exactly

its like they expect to win and then they lose and they respond with ‘oh well’
i’ve defended wade all year
but now after this game, the most important game against the eagles who imo are still an average team
they completely choke
now the media and the cowboys haters get exactly what they want
all the skins and ravens fans i live near have been messaging me non stop
remember, we lost to the eagles..its like we always find ways to LOSE games
and we never come prepared
whenever we lose the other team always know how to beat us and we just keep doing the same crap
until we finally realize its too late the game is over
well, now the season is over

Superbowl or Bust?

by MrMinority on Dec 28, 2008 9:05 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

It could have been truly special this year

"Ask Philly was it hard tryin' a stop TO, he da main reason that the fans would come fo'."

by aussie_cowboy on Dec 28, 2008 8:01 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

one poster hit

it on the head a few weeks ago.

The cowboys WR run almost exclusive downfield routes.

TO was open the entire year running across the field from the slot.

No creativity.

by oneforthethumb on Dec 28, 2008 8:03 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I think Austin should stay as our #4 receiver and act as the burner.

Crayton is generally our best slot guy

"Ask Philly was it hard tryin' a stop TO, he da main reason that the fans would come fo'."

by aussie_cowboy on Dec 28, 2008 8:06 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

yes

That could def. work but i agree with thumb. you have to play TO in the slot to mix it up.

by joey7289 on Dec 28, 2008 8:06 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I agree TO needs to be moved around

but when its a decision between Austin and Crayton in the slot, I think Caryon does it better.

"Ask Philly was it hard tryin' a stop TO, he da main reason that the fans would come fo'."

by aussie_cowboy on Dec 28, 2008 8:11 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

-1

Austin makes plays whenever he is in…He will be the #3 on this team count on it.. He was on his way before getting injured.

by Boyzfan94 on Dec 28, 2008 8:07 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Im not sayin Crayton is a better WR than Austin

I just think that when one of them has to be in the slot that role is suited better to PC. For example if we were lining TO up in the slot I would split Austin out wide rather than PC.

"Ask Philly was it hard tryin' a stop TO, he da main reason that the fans would come fo'."

by aussie_cowboy on Dec 28, 2008 8:12 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I think TO should be strickly a slot WR

he was the best in a WC system when moved around and in the slot. Put Ausin and RW on the outside.

by Boyzfan94 on Dec 28, 2008 8:27 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Barber

When he was healthy this year, he was leading the lead in RB fumbles. Another big one today…
He should not be our starter. I liked him when he was the complementary back much much better.

by cdiede on Dec 28, 2008 8:04 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Either Choice or Felix.

They could be the “Julius” type but better and let Marion come in….

by cdiede on Dec 28, 2008 8:08 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Do we really need 3 healthy RBs?

I mean…we are never going to be a run first team like the giants…so why don’t we use one of our rookie RB’s as a trade bait?

by thejanusman on Dec 28, 2008 8:04 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

...

It can’t hurt.

by joey7289 on Dec 28, 2008 8:05 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Well

We should make enough carries.

by joey7289 on Dec 28, 2008 8:06 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I know

But get creative, Put marion at FB, or Tashard as a WR, just mix it up.

by joey7289 on Dec 28, 2008 8:08 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

what we need is for our new offensive coordinator to

actually have a commitment to the running game. The one drive the boys had was when they pounded the ball on the ground. Wade has no discipline, neither does Garrett. They need a run first guy to soften people up. This team could never beat others on play action…

by Charles Haley on Dec 28, 2008 8:10 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

run first teams can have the best passing games

because they use play action. you need to have balance, but establish the run first. it’s how teams win superbowls.

by Charles Haley on Dec 28, 2008 8:13 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

+100

~Texas Massacre 08~

by TheHeat on Dec 28, 2008 8:34 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

This is a run first built team

plain and simple. This team gets in trouble trying to pass all the time

by Deke on Dec 28, 2008 8:56 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Jimmy Johnson said something I agree with last week

If they run more with the big guys on the line and wear out the pass rush, It should slow the other team down. He also said they should max protect more, especially with the receivers they have.

by illcowboy on Dec 29, 2008 12:09 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I don't agree, but I would offer up Barber

I think his toughness is very much in question after his disappearing act after hurting his pinky toes. Total bullshit. Toughness is more than histrionics on every run.

by edubz on Dec 28, 2008 8:08 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

-1

Barber is as tough as anyone else on the Cowboys roster. Some injuries just cant be played through

"Ask Philly was it hard tryin' a stop TO, he da main reason that the fans would come fo'."

by aussie_cowboy on Dec 28, 2008 8:14 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Yeh undoubtedly Witten is tough

"Ask Philly was it hard tryin' a stop TO, he da main reason that the fans would come fo'."

by aussie_cowboy on Dec 28, 2008 8:16 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Huh?

There were barely enough backs this year for the carries.

It’s an attrition position. Two of your guys are rookies. Why mess up a good thing?

by Rafael Vela on Dec 28, 2008 8:30 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

because of injuries

if we didn’t have Choice, we wouldn’t have won any games in December

In Romo we Trust

by Terry on Dec 28, 2008 8:07 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Agree...but that is just plain luck....

What i mean to say is…unless we change our offensive mentality to be a run first team…these RB’s are going to complain of lack of carries.

by thejanusman on Dec 28, 2008 8:09 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

It

Isn’t luck, they knew what he could do

by joey7289 on Dec 28, 2008 8:09 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

My point is....

Now that Choice has shown what he could do…he is not going to be happy playing second fiddle to Felix….so you do have a logjam here.

by thejanusman on Dec 28, 2008 8:10 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I think Choice

Knows what happened this year, and would be fine with limited carries and special teams.

by joey7289 on Dec 28, 2008 8:11 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I sure hope you are right....

But something tells me….this will not be as easy a decision

by thejanusman on Dec 28, 2008 8:13 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

A good OC

gets enough touches for everyone.

Garrett thiks too much.

the game is not aht difficult.

Teams do more with less. The eagles are a perfect example.

by oneforthethumb on Dec 28, 2008 8:15 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

They have

One of the best defenses in football.

by joey7289 on Dec 28, 2008 8:15 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Jansusman

Look at the games where Dallas had its five projected starters healthy.

It’s a small list — Green Bay and Washington II.

It’s no coincidence that those were Dallas’ two best running games.
They didn’t have the muscle to mash with Proctor out.

by Rafael Vela on Dec 28, 2008 8:32 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I agree that those games were the best running games...

I do not have the stats..but i would definitely like to know the ratio of pass v/s run plays. My point here again is…we are a pass happy offense…it could very well be because of the WR’s egos…but you are under utilizing great talent if you cannot find ways to get the 3 RB’s their carries. I mean the talk now is to go towards a west coast style offense and that is not too good for our running game. I rather trade away one of these assets when they have value.

by thejanusman on Dec 28, 2008 9:04 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Come Again??
if we didn’t have Choice, we wouldn’t have won any games in December

Games you say, like plural? Dallas is 1-3 this December. Dallas won ONE game and not game(s).

~Texas Massacre 08~

by TheHeat on Dec 28, 2008 8:37 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

whatever

we would have been 0-4, same difference

In Romo we Trust

by Terry on Dec 28, 2008 8:40 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Does it matter?

If we had of gone 0-4 at least wed have had a higher draft choice

"Ask Philly was it hard tryin' a stop TO, he da main reason that the fans would come fo'."

by aussie_cowboy on Dec 28, 2008 8:49 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

our offense

does not play for each other….haven’t all year really I do think our d does though

by cowboyz4ever on Dec 28, 2008 8:05 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Rafael is usually very measured in his comments...

so I always enjoy reading his take on the game, but I know things are bad when even he seems frustrated. I don’t remember Raf ever calling out the whole team (-2) before…

I’m pretty sad, disappointed and pissed right now. It took a couple of strong drinks and many deep breaths before I was able to sit down and write down some of my thoughts…

We need to improve the depth of out offensive line. The starters won’t change because of the contracts, nor should they because we have a pretty good offensive line when they’re all healthy and playing. Look at all of Romo’s good games, they all came when he had adequate protection (i.e. Kosier and Holland). With how poorly Proctor played, no othe lineman (Free, McQuistan, and Berger) could step up and replace him. Good defenses saw this and we had jail break after jail break.

We need to draft a free safety next year. Hamlin hasn’t played up to expectations and Watkins isn’t the answer.

I fought against popular belief that we had a coaching problem. I felt Wade was a pretty good coach, and felt vindicated when the defense played so well the second half of the season when he took over play calling. I was thinking, like most, that all those high draft picks on defense was starting to gel and understand Wade’s system. But looking at how lackadaisical and unprepared they looked in the biggest game of the season, I have to question whether this coaching staff can get it done. Special Teams coach, Bruce Reed needs to get dunmped. I’d also consider dumping Hudson Houck. I know he’s got a great resume, but the line has regressed this year.

For those dumping on Romo…get off it! This guy is definitely a top 5 QB, get him better protected and he may catapult to the top QB in the league. Give him a defense that plays consistently well, and he won’t force throws to play catchup. It hasn’t been Romo that has melted down in December and January, it has been the defense. Look at his tenure so far, he’s had to carry this team most of the way. His teamates around him have to step up.

Finally, I hope Jerry takes some time to evaluate any changes he wants to make. I hope wholesale changes aren’t made. The best teams are the ones that remain consistent and methodical. This team is talented and close…maybe it just takes playing together another seasons.

by CaliFanInTx on Dec 28, 2008 8:11 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Good post.

I would dump free,mcquistan,berger.

by oneforthethumb on Dec 28, 2008 8:13 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Free hasn't been given a chance....

Berger is a combo lineman….you need the depth

by thejanusman on Dec 28, 2008 8:14 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

very well said

In Romo we Trust

by Terry on Dec 28, 2008 8:13 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Not a top five QB

T. Brady, P. Manning, E. Manning, P. Rivers, J. Cutler, D Brees

are all better than Romo

Romo is in the same group as D. McNabb, M. Ryan, Rodgers, Pennington, Hasselbeck, etc.

Romo has the stats he has because of the talent on the offense.

I will agree with top ten but his performance in meaningful games is astoundingly bad.

by edubz on Dec 28, 2008 8:18 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

It that is the case with Romo

you need to drop McNabb out of the list with Romo.
McNabb made the Super Bowl and choled big time at the end of the game.

by oneforthethumb on Dec 28, 2008 8:25 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

yeah

and he choked BIG TIME.

he always yapps his gums and pats everybody on the ass when he is winning.

when he loses it is never his fault.

Big phony.

by oneforthethumb on Dec 28, 2008 8:54 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Please...

What has Cutler or Brees ever won? Eli is a glorified bus driver.

by CaliFanInTx on Dec 28, 2008 8:27 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Have you seen Brees play....lol

He plays like Romo without all the mistakes….c’mon…he could’ve been the MVP this year..

by Boyzfan94 on Dec 28, 2008 8:29 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Have YOU seen Brees play?

LMAO…Brees makes his fair share of mistakes. On a par with Romo, and Romo has a better win/loss record.

by CaliFanInTx on Dec 28, 2008 8:37 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Bress on this team, this year we are in the playoffs

You do realize Brees nearly broke Marinos record today right?? The problem with NO is they have no defense and no running game. Brees doesn’t make nearly as many mistakes..c;mon….lol

by Boyzfan94 on Dec 28, 2008 8:43 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

no way Boyz

Brees throws as many picks as Romo..watch some games for a change

In Romo we Trust

by Terry on Dec 28, 2008 8:46 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Saints has no defense and no running game

big difference between the cowboys and the Saints..It’s all on Brees

by Deke on Dec 28, 2008 8:59 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

yeah and Brees doesn't makes the bone head mistakes....

Brees is the better QB at this stage..it’s ok Terry…

I’m sure if you polled anyone they would agree…

Maybe Romo can get there, but he is not there yet..

by Boyzfan94 on Dec 28, 2008 9:02 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

+1

“Maybe Romo can get there, but he is not there yet”

"Ask Philly was it hard tryin' a stop TO, he da main reason that the fans would come fo'."

by aussie_cowboy on Dec 28, 2008 9:10 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Bress 4683 yards...30 TD and 16 INTs....65.4 %ratio

yeah, he is better…..

Romo 13 INt’s is 3 less games. 3265 Yards…

Brees played 16 games threw over 1400 yards more than romo with only 3 more INTs….

OMG…Brees was the better QB….get yours heads on straight…lol

by Boyzfan94 on Dec 28, 2008 8:51 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

He has a better OL too

that makes a huge difference, if Brees is getting hit and running for his life, he wouldn’t have put up those numbers.

In Romo we Trust

by Terry on Dec 28, 2008 8:53 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

nope....

The reason they have no running game..

BTW according to ESPN ROMO has 15 INTS in 13 games…I thought he had 2 today. If so, that’s 16 this season.

by Boyzfan94 on Dec 28, 2008 8:56 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

wrong again

Romo had 1 INT today and 14 for season

In Romo we Trust

by Terry on Dec 28, 2008 9:00 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

so my orginal post was correct...14 in 13 games...congrats...

he only went 2 games the whole season without a INT…whooopppppeeeeeeee..

Do you want to know how many fumbles he had in 13 games…lol

by Boyzfan94 on Dec 28, 2008 9:06 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

factor in the fumbles and it's alot worse....

Forget it Terry…he was real bad in tough situations at the worst time this season….I think everyone will agree he has to get better or we will not win a thing with him.

by Boyzfan94 on Dec 28, 2008 9:12 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

+1

QBs earning 68 million salary need to show up when the pressure is on them. The INTs in the PIT and BAL games were completely ridiculous.

by thejanusman on Dec 28, 2008 9:14 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I don't think anyone's saying that he doesn't need to get better.

That’s pointing out the obvious. I just disagree that Brees could have done much better if he was our starting QB instead of Romo. This team has a lot of stupid players That’s not changing with just the QB

by kameleon_o on Dec 28, 2008 9:24 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

ya but calling him CLUTCH when protected

is a stupid statement…we all need to agree ROMO is not CLUTCH under any circumstance. He has had 3 shots at it and has not done anything to disprove that.

by thejanusman on Dec 28, 2008 9:26 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

way off man......

Brees was a MVP consideration this year….

by Boyzfan94 on Dec 28, 2008 9:33 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

So if the media had considered Romo an MVP candidate then he'd be okay??

Come on man. That has nothing to do with it. Warner was getting some consideration too for awhile. Would Warner make this team better?? I doubt it. If Brees could get MVP nods behind our O-line then he doesn’t just need an MVP award. They need to come up with a new one for him. An MVVVVP award. LOL. Romo’s not perfect but this team has some larger problems than him. His biggest problem is that he tries to do too much to compensate for the others around him.

by kameleon_o on Dec 28, 2008 9:39 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

And

Look at who he played.

by joey7289 on Dec 28, 2008 8:55 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Nope.....not when you throw for nearly 4,700 yards and 30 TD's

Romo had 14 playing 3 less games….with 1400 less yards..nice try…

Again, how many fumbles did Romo have in 13 games??

by Boyzfan94 on Dec 28, 2008 9:24 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

How many times did Bree's fumble in his?? It's academic.

A turnover is a turnover. They hurt your team just as much. Who cares about yardage anyway?? Is that what helps a team win?? He actually threw for over 5000 yards I think and that did what for them?? Didn’t help them win and didn’t put enough points on the board either. He threw the ball 586 times and he only had 30 TD’s and still threw it to the other team 17 times. Turnovers help the other team no matter how much yardage you throw for.

by kameleon_o on Dec 28, 2008 9:29 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

ok, so he threw 17 instead of 16...lol

He threw for 4 TD’s and 1 INT against Carolina defense today with a 104.6 QB Rating…

so whats your point???

he still threw for nearly 4700 yards and 30 TD’s in 16 games…..

Brees is a better QB right now without question…

by Boyzfan94 on Dec 28, 2008 9:41 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

You Got To Be Kidding?

Brees fumbles and throws picks just as much as Romo.

~Texas Massacre 08~

by TheHeat on Dec 28, 2008 8:41 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

why do you guys insist on talking about

players who aren’t and never will be on the team, and how’d they’d be be better with player X. jeez. of course we’d be better with Montana and Lawrence Taylor…but why even talk about it??? Pointless.

by Cosby Sweater on Dec 28, 2008 8:49 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I'm Defending Romo...

Against those who think Brees, Cutler and Rivers are better than him.

~Texas Massacre 08~

by TheHeat on Dec 28, 2008 9:01 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I knew you were

…just asking a question to the rest of these guys who like to point to one player somewhere else and say “if we just had him!” Man, they’re like Jerry Jones in a candy shop.

by Cosby Sweater on Dec 28, 2008 9:04 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Romo at top 5...
For those dumping on Romo…get off it! This guy is definitely a top 5 QB,

Not this year he wasn’t. Matt Ryan was better and he is a freakin rookie!!

by Boyzfan94 on Dec 28, 2008 8:14 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Matt Ryan

Is a special talent.

by joey7289 on Dec 28, 2008 8:14 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Romo is better

The only QB I would take over Romo is Peyton Manning. And by the way, manning would be retired with all sorts of inujuries playing behind this stupid line we have.

by ManTab on Dec 28, 2008 8:17 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

crazy

Romo couldn’t hold Brady’s jock, and never will be able to.

by edubz on Dec 28, 2008 8:19 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Brady has only had one great statistical year ('07)

previously his defense was the strength of the Pats.

by CaliFanInTx on Dec 28, 2008 8:34 PM CST up reply