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99 Problems

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Sunday's 38 point, embarrassing, non-competitive loss to the Eagles in a must win game proved that there are a lot of problems with this unit. There is a lack of cohesion, a schematic disadvantage when it comes to offensive play-calling, and at times this team seems to lack fire, and toughness. The Dallas Cowboys have got 99 problems but T.O. ain't one.

Even as he enters the twilight of his career, Terrell Owens demonstrates the intensity, work ethic, and desire to compete that most of the players on this team would be well served to mimic. On a team with questionable character, what sense does it make to jettison your hardest worker? Sure T.O. publicly, asks for the football which is a problem, but there are guys on this team who hide from the football in crunch time.

While one can make the argument that the subraction of Terrell Owens would make for better team chemistry, there is no logical argument that this move makes sense from a schematic standpoint. First of all, consistent or not (the entire offense is inconsistent) Terrell Owens has been our top playmaker, and most productive offensive weapon since his arrival three seasons ago. He is the only guy on this team who dictates coverage, the only guy who creates any type of asemetry in a defense. While he no longer consistently beats the double team, he creates one on one matchups all across the field, but our guys don't win.

I had personally begun to buy into the theory that Tony Romo would be better off if he wasn't worried about forcing the ball to T.O., and just worked through his progression. Well, this December I learned that Tony Romo doesn't know what the hell is going on sometimes, nor does our offensive coordinator. Forcing the ball to T.O.? He forces it into coverage to everybody, Roy, Witten, Crayton, everybody. If we had an imaginative offensive coordinator, the issue of getting everyone their touches would not be an issue at all. There is no reason why all of our playmakers can't have big weeks depending on which poison the opposing defense chooses as their method of death.

Answer me this: Why did we give up a king's ransom for Roy Williams? To create more one on one matchups on the outside, correct? Now answer me this: What happens if Roy Williams becomes our #1 with Austin, or Crayton his opposite? We will have then downgraded both receiver spots. Are you comfortable the idea of Austin or Crayton being counted on to consistently win one on one matchups while Roy is being smothered by the double coverage. Not only would we be back to square one, we would be a step behind where we currently are.

Our best bet is to re-evaluate our offensive identity with the core personnel that we already have in place. Our passing game would be more effective if it was supported by a stronger runnning game. Our running game would be better if our giant offensive linemen were not asked to be cute, pulling and trapping, and getting beat to the spot. They are maulers, let them get downhill and maul. Tony Romo, doesn't need to look for T.O. or look for Roy, or look for his buddy Jason Witten. He just needs to throw the football to the open man. The ball distribution will work itself out.

Philadelphia hasn't exactly moved forward since dumping their scapegoat. And how has San Francisco been post T.O.?

There are a lot of guys who may need to continue their playing days in another helmet, but Terrell Owens is not one of them.

 

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i agree

T.O. may mouth off at times
but he’s made it clear that he’s a Cowboy and will be for the remainder of his career
he’s also said he backs Tony no matter what
he’s the hardest working player on the team
he’s 35 but he’s fitter and faster than most wide receivers
we need to gameplan better and adjust better
garrett is very stubborn when it comes to that and sometimes he refuses to stray from the original plan or try new things
it took him forever to use choice until he was forced to when barber couldn’t go and he rarely used felix
tony will be fine if our o-line can stay healthy and we get some depth
we need to utilize our strengths instead of trying to mold the offense into something its not
i’ve said this before, josh mcdaniels does this very well
and he would be a great coaching option here but sadly that won’t happen

Superbowl or Bust?

by MrMinority on Dec 29, 2008 6:07 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

no, T.O. is part of the problem

Him and RW have no idea how to run routes which is way Romo throws into coverage at times. If they ran the correct routes, Romo would have the ball on the money every time.

The problem is that the WRs, including T.O., are not running correct routes and getting open and in the meantime, Romo is running for his life because of our pathetic OL.

In Romo we Trust

by Terry on Dec 29, 2008 6:20 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

-1

Owens routes are fine. Romo just sometimes struggles to throw the ball to wide open receivers instead of defenders

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

by aussie_cowboy on Dec 29, 2008 7:04 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I got news for you

there wasn’t anyone wide open Sunday except for Witten and he’s the only receiver on the team that runs great routes every time.

Ask Larry Brown about T.Os route running ability, he’ll tell you you’re wrong.

In Romo we Trust

by Terry on Dec 29, 2008 7:09 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

nope another game

people running free at Romo and the Defense knowing the routes better then the WR’s. Not sure it was a route running as much as scheme.

"Protect the Romo, Save the Cowboys!!"

by Wmillion on Dec 29, 2008 7:16 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

What are you watching???

Owens has never ran a fine route since 1998

by Deke on Dec 29, 2008 7:15 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

nope

He has just more physically gifted then guy he was matched up against.

"Protect the Romo, Save the Cowboys!!"

by Wmillion on Dec 29, 2008 7:17 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Neither T.O. or Roy run great routes.

Roy is like a dollar store T.O.

Cris Carter....you're dead to me.

by Carl Shelton (GloryDayz88) on Dec 29, 2008 7:27 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

short passes

To TO, Felix, and Austin.. I love it..

"Protect the Romo, Save the Cowboys!!"

by Wmillion on Dec 29, 2008 7:32 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

You're kidding right

I’m not gloating, but this comes one day after the Eagles routed the Cowboys and landed a playoff spot. Yeah, we got loads worse

Who wants to play Leapfrog with Trent?

by anuj on Dec 30, 2008 9:08 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

thats definatly true

our production level has dropped from the four years before TO, but cause is clearly not TO. While the loss of a great reciever (pains me to say) did hurt #5 by having a target, but injuries were a major cause of our slump, especially injuries to #5.

Who wants to play Leapfrog with Trent?

by anuj on Dec 31, 2008 7:37 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

TO

You can’t question TO’s talent, top 15 in yards, top 5 in TD’s. He is a playmaker, no he isn’t the top 1 or 2 in the league, his skills are an assest.

Still escapes me how you have TO, Roy Williams, Witten, Austin and can’t score a TD a quarter.

"Protect the Romo, Save the Cowboys!!"

by Wmillion on Dec 29, 2008 6:59 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

I'm not questioning anyone's talent

I’m questioning their route running ability. Just because you’re an amazing athlete doesn’t mean you can run great routes.

T.O. is a west coast WR and we don’t run the west coast offense.

In Romo we Trust

by Terry on Dec 29, 2008 7:04 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

TO has put up more touchdown in the past two years than any other WR

He must be doing something right

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

by aussie_cowboy on Dec 29, 2008 7:05 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

running by his defenders without

a sfaety over the top requires speed, not great routes.

In Romo we Trust

by Terry on Dec 29, 2008 7:10 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

they still count as touchdowns right?

or do you get style points for a crisp route?

Cris Carter....you're dead to me.

by Carl Shelton (GloryDayz88) on Dec 29, 2008 7:31 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

last time I checked you still get 6 points.

"Protect the Romo, Save the Cowboys!!"

by Wmillion on Dec 29, 2008 7:40 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

you can't just run go routes every play

this is the NFL you know

In Romo we Trust

by Terry on Dec 29, 2008 8:25 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

TO

in SF and Philly was the king of drag and slant routes

"Protect the Romo, Save the Cowboys!!"

by Wmillion on Dec 29, 2008 9:38 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Romo cant throw the slant very well it seems

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

by aussie_cowboy on Dec 30, 2008 12:49 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

This all equates to..

Coaching problems Aussie, because an experienced coach would love to have the toys to play the game that the Cowboys have. Offensive coaching is what we need to focus on- no, let me take that back, Coaching in general.

"Amongst the enemy's Lair, there will always be a DallasPalace!"

by DallasPalace on Jan 3, 2009 3:17 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

so we use TO as distraction

and take advantage of the oppurtunties, we still shouldn’t have struggled that much on offense.

"Protect the Romo, Save the Cowboys!!"

by Wmillion on Dec 29, 2008 7:18 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

we should go west coast.

I know it takes a while to put in but it would be worth it.

Cris Carter....you're dead to me.

by Carl Shelton (GloryDayz88) on Dec 29, 2008 7:29 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

seriously

We have the ultimate west coast WR in TO. Miles Austin, Roy Williams, and Felix catching short passes and creating, I love it.

"Protect the Romo, Save the Cowboys!!"

by Wmillion on Dec 29, 2008 7:56 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Actually, I think we might...

T.O. = T.O.

Witten > Brent Jones

Roy Williams < Dwight Clark

Marion Barber > Roger Craig

Romo < Steve Young

Deon < Tom Rathman

Miles = Freddie Solomon

Felix = X Factor

"Well, we didn't block real good but we made up for it by not tackling."

- John McKay, the first coach of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers

by 5Blings on Dec 29, 2008 10:26 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I said it the moment we signed TO, and I'll say it again...

…schematically speaking, Owens was like a square peg being forced into a round hole here in Big D, because the Dallas Cowboys did not and still does not run the WCO.

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by silverblue5 on Dec 29, 2008 7:58 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

TO is part of the problem directly and indirectly...

He attracts attention which distracts members of the team..one being Romo whether Terry wants to believe it or not. Romo feels a need to please TO which causes Romo to makes mistakes at times. If it’s true we would only take a 680,000 cap hit for cutting TO, Jerry should seriously consider it for the sake of the team. We can’t go through this media circus next season if we want to succeed.

by Boyzfan94 on Dec 29, 2008 7:00 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Sorry man got bad news for you

We are the Dallas Cowboys. We are a media circus no matter who plays for us.

by mhuff13 on Dec 29, 2008 7:42 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

and Jerry's the ring leader

of the three ring circus

by Deke on Dec 29, 2008 7:43 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

yes and no

If we are winning, that is what they will report about.

Just like the Lakers.

"Protect the Romo, Save the Cowboys!!"

by Wmillion on Dec 29, 2008 7:57 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

stupis azz comment....Let's cut our best player and concede to the media pressure....

gimme a friggin break man….

try not watching BSPN……seems easier .right ??

A true diehard Cowboys fan since 1975.

President - Garrett MUST GO campaign -

by BoyzRback on Dec 30, 2008 1:50 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

no

he is one of our top players, but he is not our cut and dry best player.. That would be Demarcus.

"Protect the Romo, Save the Cowboys!!"

by Wmillion on Dec 30, 2008 6:43 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

If were talking best offensive player it's Witten...

and Felix Jones was on his way before getting injured….TO is a good player no question about it, but it’s getting to the point we would be better without him. insert Austin and RW and were not missing a beat…..add a speed WR in the draft to play the slot or acquire one in FA and I believe this offense would be better.

If were talking best player on the team, it’s Ware by a mile..

by Boyzfan94 on Dec 30, 2008 7:02 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

How can you think were not going to miss a beat

by replacing TO who is one of the best WR of all time with an unproven guy who cant even stay healthy for a 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 30, 2008 7:14 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

same way

Indy rolled on with out Marvin Harrison.. Marvin is not Marvin, he isn’t even better then Anthony gonzalez right now.

We have plenty of Talent at WR. If you worried about missing a beat grab TJ Hous.

"Protect the Romo, Save the Cowboys!!"

by Wmillion on Dec 30, 2008 7:38 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Guess what, we aint Indy.

We dont have the resolve to just switch out parts.

Cris Carter....you're dead to me.

by Carl Shelton (GloryDayz88) on Dec 30, 2008 7:43 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

have to disagree...

RW, Austin….and draft a rookie Wr like INDY and we are in the same boat, maybe better because we have better RB’s…

Were missing the play from QB to seperate us from INDY…that’s the key..

by Boyzfan94 on Dec 30, 2008 7:45 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Uh, I like Romo but

hey ain’t Peyton Manning. There’s a reason why Indy is able to be productive despite losing players like Harrison. And Roy Williams ain’t Reggie Wayne. Come on…

by DavidH22 on Dec 31, 2008 10:07 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

TO is good, but Austin is faster and a better route runner...IMO

I never realized until this year how bad TO is at route running. All his patterns are go-routes, stop and goes and slants…He doesn’t have the speed to separate on press coverage against the better CB’s in this league. When we are designing plays to try to get him open because he can’t separate…that’s a problem. He is still a good player, but with all his distractions, whether it’s his fault or not….I’m not sure he is worth 9 mil a yr. anymore. This coming from a person that spent 150 clams on a authentic TO jersey this year..lol

by Boyzfan94 on Dec 30, 2008 7:41 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

If he's faster and a better route runner, why has it taken him three years

to even sniff the field in meaningful situations?
Why would we have needed Roy?

Cris Carter....you're dead to me.

by Carl Shelton (GloryDayz88) on Dec 30, 2008 7:44 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

He was on his way to the 2 spot before being injured..

Maybe Jerry doesn’t make the RW trade if Austin starts tearing it up..who knows..

He will push Crayton out of the #3 spot or be the #2 if TO is not here next year..count on it…

by Boyzfan94 on Dec 30, 2008 7:47 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I like Austin too, I hope he does do well

but Im not ready to bet all my chips on it. Running T.O. off would be a huge risk.

Cris Carter....you're dead to me.

by Carl Shelton (GloryDayz88) on Dec 30, 2008 7:54 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

sometimes you have to take risk

and have foresight..

I want Jerry to gather Wade, Garrett, Sherman, Romo, Wilson and find out if TO is helping or hurting the team.. Then make a decision.

"Protect the Romo, Save the Cowboys!!"

by Wmillion on Dec 30, 2008 8:02 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

same reason

A lot players get lost on the roster.. Draft position and oppurtunity..

Yes, you get rid of TO and replace him with a younger Roy.. A guy with a better attutiude and the ability to be a solid #1.

"Protect the Romo, Save the Cowboys!!"

by Wmillion on Dec 30, 2008 7:59 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

oh yes

If TO was in Detroit he would have set that place on fire a long time ago..

Oh he definitely has the ability. Roy was a beast.. Look at his QB situation..

If we keep TO, Romo needs to work hard in the off-season getting on the same page.. Before training camp

"Protect the Romo, Save the Cowboys!!"

by Wmillion on Dec 30, 2008 9:06 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

+1 Glory...What KILLS ME is the azzclowns that try to explain cutting our best offensive playmaker and future HOF

And replace him with a guy with 0 career starts and 18 CAREER RECEPTIONS in 3 injury riddled seasons…..What kills me even more is when he is proclaimed to be a better route runner than a 13 year vet like TO, but they are delusional enough to say so with absolutely NO body of work to actually assess their proclaimations..13 receptions this year…95% of them were the same go or fly routes and post patterns that TO ran and complains about. Others feel Austin is deserving of a 1st round tender even though he has 18 catches in three years….delusional indeed…

I like Austin, and I hope we resign him, but he will never be as good as TO, nor will he ever be good enough to let TO walk……..If some of you guys don’t realize that TO actually makes every other weapon better (Witten, Bennett, MBIII, Crayton, RWII, F Jones, Choice, and Romo), either by opening up holes in the zones, taking the main focus of the defense preperation, clearing outside running lanes,or commanding double teams…then i have no help for you…you’ll have to learn the game on your own. We lose TO and this offense would be bottom 10 in the league…

A true diehard Cowboys fan since 1975.

President - Garrett MUST GO campaign -

by BoyzRback on Dec 31, 2008 3:48 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

+1

TO is our best offensive player bar none.

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

by aussie_cowboy on Dec 31, 2008 5:13 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

-1

Hate to break it to you guys, but Witten is the best offensive player on the team and he showed why down the stretch. When TO couldn’t break press coverage or get separation who was the guy that made the plays……not TO…it was Witten…take off the rose colored glasses people. Witten had nearly a 1000 yards receiving last season and carried this team at times this year. WItten and Felix Jones will be the top offensive players on this squad next year….. My grandmother can see TO is on the downslide of his career and isn’t the explosive player he once was….Sure, he is a good player, but we would win without him. What we need is a speed WR for the slot and we would be sitting pretty.

by Boyzfan94 on Dec 31, 2008 10:07 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

If Witten was getting doubled the way TO does, his numbers would decline sharply

We cannot win without TO, he is indispensable

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

by aussie_cowboy on Dec 31, 2008 6:54 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Then they will have to double Austin or RW

Hey man……its’ gonna happen whether this year or next. TO won’t be here so might as well get used to the idea he won’t be here much longer. If they can’t win without TO with the talent around him than we are in serious trouble. You overrating TO’s importance on this team. He surley wasn’t a dominant player this season. Time to get in that mind set that TO is not all that anymore….

by Boyzfan94 on Jan 1, 2009 12:46 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Austin has promise to be sure

but that’s no reason to get rid of T.O.

I hope #81 is ab le to stay for a couple more seasons. I think he will remain productive and attract double teams.

All the team needs is an offensive coach who is able to exploit all of these weapons.

by DavidH22 on Dec 31, 2008 10:13 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

-1

Jerry isn’t going to cut him, but if he did we would be just fine. We will see.. Force us to run the ball more. NYG, Pitt, and Tennesse don’t have a WR as good Roy Williams and they are just fine.

Is it neccessary for TO to complain on sidelines everytime things aren’t going his way.. No matter anyone says that affects Romo and probably Garrett. I don’t want a player you have to pacify.

"Protect the Romo, Save the Cowboys!!"

by Wmillion on Dec 31, 2008 11:08 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

seriously

I dont think TO made one play that made me say Wow only TO could do that.. He just had a TON of oppurtunties.. I think Austin with same number of looks can put up similiar numbers. He is more explosive, much better quickness.

"Protect the Romo, Save the Cowboys!!"

by Wmillion on Dec 30, 2008 8:10 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

More explosive?

who do you buy your crack from?

Cris Carter....you're dead to me.

by Carl Shelton (GloryDayz88) on Dec 30, 2008 9:13 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

explosive

I am referring to Miles quickness, TO is not quick.. but he is much stronger, which helps him pull of some explosive plays..

"Protect the Romo, Save the Cowboys!!"

by Wmillion on Dec 30, 2008 9:25 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I agree that austin should be used more

he is really good and needs more chances but you talk like we can just cut TO and then magically pull a WR out of the draft that will be a great 3rd or 4th guy. It doesnt work that way esp when you dont have a 1st rounder and when you have to spend your highest picks on Olinemen. we cant afford to get rid of TO right no because we CANT replace him with a magical draft pull and we cant sign anyone big because of our cap situation

by longhorn3621 on Dec 31, 2008 3:06 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Austin Explosive?

I don’t see that either. Explosive is snatching the ball, breaking tackles and 15-30 YAC. When has Austin ever done that? T.O. used to be better at beating the defender to the ball but even at 35 he’s got loads more power and heart than Austin.

by Doomsday on Dec 31, 2008 6:13 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

How will we know

With Austin getting 1 ball a game? Impossible to prove either point without austin geting more quality PT. We wait.

"Protect the Romo, Save the Cowboys!!"

by Wmillion on Dec 31, 2008 11:09 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

so your solution is...

to cut a proven HOF WR and replace him with someone who we havent really seen all that much. obviously austin isnt showing the things in practice that require us to throw him the ball more.

by longhorn3621 on Dec 31, 2008 11:16 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

yep

Just like New York got better after Tiki.. A player who just finished get 2000 yds for the team. Sometimes you have to move on.

I am saying give Austin 8-10 balls a game and see what you get.

If NYG can beat the 2nd best team in the NFC with Hixon,Smith, Toomer and Boss. We can get it done with Roy, Austin, Crayton, and Witten..

"Protect the Romo, Save the Cowboys!!"

by Wmillion on Dec 31, 2008 11:25 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

+1

Colts have/will do it without Harrison….

It’s going to happen. Maybe not next season, but probably the year after. TO is a short timer on this team. Less BS surrounding this team the better. If it means taking a step back so be it, but I actually think the team would improve. For the first time in a long time I think the media distractions were too much for this team.

by Boyzfan94 on Dec 31, 2008 11:31 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I agree

Going in to next year the line improvement is more important then retaining TO’s services. You can only cheat age for so long. TO’s recovery will be slower, if he gets dinged up next year it will linger..

"Protect the Romo, Save the Cowboys!!"

by Wmillion on Dec 31, 2008 11:54 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

So you want to cut a great player for an unproven backup?

How did it would out when the unproven backup Procter was forced to play? While were cutting our best players why dont we get rid of Barber and Choice and let Coleman start? Because sometimes you just have to move on right. We should probably cut Bradie James so we can start Justin Rodgers, and get rid of Demarcus Ware so Polk can start.

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

by aussie_cowboy on Dec 31, 2008 7:00 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I think Choice proved

Why we can move on be successful, look a the way he stepped in for Barber..

TO is great, but is a cancer, and I would prefer if he were gone, but he isn’t going anywhere, so I am over it.

"Protect the Romo, Save the Cowboys!!"

by Wmillion on Jan 1, 2009 6:56 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

HaHa

Austin can’t stay out of the trainers room long enough to get the looks that TO does.
Yeah he has 18 career receptions…and he’s ready to replace a future hall of famer???

The silly season has officially begun…..If it ever really ended.

You'll never get in a traffic jam,while going the extra mile. -Roger staubach

by TrueBlue24 on Jan 1, 2009 12:58 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

He may not put TO stats

but Jacobs didn’t put up stats like Tiki, stats are stats. I am talking about winning, and not having a player who complains when doesn’t get way improves the teams chemistry.

TO is in an individual talent who only cares about himself and not the team.. I love me some me, showed up with different Ishirts. Like I said I prefer him gone, but it will not happen.

"Protect the Romo, Save the Cowboys!!"

by Wmillion on Jan 1, 2009 6:59 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

T.O. has no speed???

Really??? That’s news to me. Last I saw of him, he was catching Patrick Crayton from 15 yards away to make a block for his TD (actually not the last time, but last season haha). I love Miles, but he’s got another season of learning and more importantly, STAYING HEALTHY!!!
As far as a play that makes me say wow…look at the game against Philly. And before I explain, don’t even come back with, Oh nobody was trying because the game was out of hand. Every defender on the Eagles was taking kill shots at T.O. whenever he came near the ball, especially Brian “I’m one of the scariest SOB’s on the planet this side of Ray Lewis” Dawkins. But he made a catch and broke about 5 tackles, including Dawkins for a huge gain.
I hate when people says T.O. doesn’t go balls-out on the field. Sue he may mope on the sideline, and yell occassionally, but isn’t that what everyone’s been screaming for? A VOCAL leader who will get on somebody’s butt when they’re not playing 100%??? Hell no I don’t cut T.O. The only bullet I put in someone’s chest is Cris Carter’s. And hopefully his boyfriend Keyshawn is sitting behind him so I can take out 2 birds with 1 stone!

by AikmanNailedMySis on Dec 31, 2008 9:17 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

How about that 75 yard TD against the 49ers?

T.O. caught the ball 45 yards downfield and ran through and over 2-3 defensive backs to go the rest of the way for a touchdown. I dare say there is no one else of the roster who could make that play.

by DavidH22 on Dec 31, 2008 10:16 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

TO

Don’t get me wrong TO is good player, but he is no longer a guy who is dominate. I rank him between 7-12 overall, so he is still among the best, but I think the offense needs to be more balanced. Forcing it TO when he can’t get seperation is pointless. Why can’t the guy catch a jump ball downfield?

If we keep TO I wouldn’t be upset, but for the overall chemistry, I think we are better off without him.. You can give me every stat in the book, but if TO hurts the chemistry he needs to go.. Like I said before Jerry needs to do some fact finding, if the coaching staff and Romo want him back bring him back Then make a statement to the media, and move on..

"Protect the Romo, Save the Cowboys!!"

by Wmillion on Dec 31, 2008 11:23 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I don't think so either

but the money has already been guarnteed to him..

"Protect the Romo, Save the Cowboys!!"

by Wmillion on Dec 31, 2008 11:55 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

NEITHER IS RW11

If TO isn’t worth it….Texas roy shouldn’t even be getting PC MOney…IMO

You'll never get in a traffic jam,while going the extra mile. -Roger staubach

by TrueBlue24 on Jan 1, 2009 1:01 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

What about when he caught up to the cat on his long TD run

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

by aussie_cowboy on Dec 31, 2008 7:01 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

This is comical....TO has blazing open field speed...try again

You’ll never find a play where he was caught from behind……you can criticize his route running, lack of solid hands, or even he diva like persona…but lack of speed has never been a flaw of his….I’m willing to bet he’s one of the fastest STARTING WR’s in the league…

As aussie pointed out in the post above, I clearly recall TO catching up AND surpassing (4.37 40)Felix Jones to block on TD run, and that was after running a deep post route over the middle……..or do we need to mention TO tracking down an ill advised Romo INT 80 friggin yards downfield, after being being brought down on the play, shedding blocks, and chasing an elite CB to tackle him from behind, saving a TD ? nahhh….you’ll just want to keep drinking the media induced Kool Aide……you know, that crap posted every day on BSPN, by the likes of Ed friggin’ Turder ? making TO out to be a malcontent, even though none of you have actually experienced, witnessed, viewed, or heard first hand to be able to substanciate any of these perceived problems TO is supposedly causing in the locker room…….. Do you even take into account TO has banned any further contact with Ed Werner, and proclaimed him a liar on a internationally televised sportscasting ?? TO has been a model friggin citizen since the day he arrived here, and was poked and prodded until he was finally coaked into saying anything remotely close to contraversial so the friggin news starved media can fuel their ratings knowing Dallas is the most loved and hated team in the entire world…..period….TO supposedly was upset because we were losing and he wasn’t being used in a proper manner to make a difference in games, although he is head and shoulders our best playmaker and scoring threat…..So essentially he was calling out his OC to diagram plays to better utilize his skills, and better our chances of victory……….AND YOU GUYS HAVE THE NERVE TO QUESTION THAT ??? HIS DESIRE TO WIN ??? WAS HE NOT BROUGHT HERE FOR THAT PURPOSE ?? Like he said, “He can’t throw and catch the ball by himself”……..OH….HE MUST BE QUESTIONING TONY ROMO NOW ?? HE’S JEALOUS WITTENS GETTING MORE CATCHES ??? HE’S BEING SELFISH ??

I say get a grip with yourselves….I believe TO wants to win more than any other player on this team…and he shows it on the field, unlike mostly every other player out there….Even if his comments were misguided and he was calling out the game planning, play calling, and ball distribution, HE had every damn right to, because he was dead on with his assessment as to why this offense was struggling and underperforming…Wade backed him up, Jerry Jones backed him up, his fellow receivers back him up, even the defense backed him up……….TIME FOR YOU FANS TO BACK HIM UP….

TO didn’t underperform or regress this season….He was let down by an inexperienced and vanilla OC, He was completely made pedestrian by a OC that has no friggin clue how to utilize the talent set forth in front of him…He failed miserably….TO wasn’t asking for more balls thrown his way, he was asking for a better scheme, formation, or routes to get him open more to catch the ball……I understood what he was trying to relay from the beginning….put some of you poor sour pusses had to keep drinking the media Kool Aide…huh ….So I guess Crayton and RWII also met with Garrett lobbying for more balls trhrown their way ?? …huh…(btw…little known fact…IT WAS GARRETT who called the WR’s only meeting)…….

.IF your going to point fingers, and look for scapegoats for such a horrendous season of injuries, turmoil, and short comings…You should be looking no further than Jason Friggin Garrett……..not Jerry, not Wade, not TO, not Romo, not our OLine, not our Safeties, IT was Jason Friggin Garrett that caused all this disruption, decention, and chaos…….Period…

Do you guys think TO came here for the money ???

Do you guys think TO came here to pad his Hall of Fame statistics ???

HE CAME HERE TO WIN A DAMN SUPER BOWL…..PERIOD

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by BoyzRback on Jan 1, 2009 11:10 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 Jan 1, 2009 11:19 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I think he came here to get paid.

Jerry was the highest bidder.

"Protect the Romo, Save the Cowboys!!"

by Wmillion on Jan 1, 2009 11:29 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I expected that answer from you.......

The same guy who hates TO to no end, using only the media perceptions to back the hatred, yet continues to spew hatred on a player he knows isn’t going anywhere anytime soon…….there must be something better, or more productive you can do with your time, or life than that……Seriously, TO making headlines “wanting the ball” has you so incensed that you would rather get rid of him, so your BSPN viewing experience would be more deliteful and entertaining ??? Here’s a solution, turn off your damn TV…..see, not so bad, and now we can continue forward into next season with high expectations, and hopefully TO will score the winning TD in the Super Bowl……ahhh….sweet justice for OUR man TO…..

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by BoyzRback on Jan 2, 2009 12:24 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

+1

“OUR man TO”

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

by aussie_cowboy on Jan 2, 2009 12:57 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I don't hate TO

I just disagree with way carries himself, he isn’t’ professional. Personal opinion.

my answer to your previous question is still correct, though.

"Protect the Romo, Save the Cowboys!!"

by Wmillion on Jan 2, 2009 1:08 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

If you really want to see someone who is not proffessional check out the Thomas Jones interveiw

The guy completely threw his qb under the bus. Something that TO hasnt done to Romo

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

by aussie_cowboy on Jan 2, 2009 1:18 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

So....If your a boss at your place of emplyment,

And you have this really hard working employee, that puts forth maximum effort, and does everything he can possibly do to make your business more profitable, you’d fire him because he wants to take on more work to better your company, comes to work well dressed, may look in the mirrored walls too much, and he sometimes fratinizes with the ladies, draws attention by making perceived arrogant statements that he’s the top sales marketer looking to take on more work to meet the company line quota because others are slacking, yet most of his co workers still love him anyways, and tolerate his buffoonery, cuz they know he just wants to be liked and appreciated for all his hard work ????

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President - Garrett MUST GO campaign -

by BoyzRback on Jan 2, 2009 2:04 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

If my employee

Second guess me and my management team(insubordination), screamed on my supervisors, screamed on other employees, and has a proven track record for being a disruption.. peace.. One person putting up stats is no good, if he hurts the production of others..

Simple.

"Protect the Romo, Save the Cowboys!!"

by Wmillion on Jan 2, 2009 10:47 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

oh forget it......

So in essense, a passionate player that supposedly “screams” is no good..the TO’s, Randy Moss, Key Johnson, Chad Johnson, Anquan Boldin, Jerry Rice, Jerry Porter, Javon Walker, the Michael Irvin, Barry Sanders, Tiki Barber, the Ray Lewis, the Brian Dawkins, Kellon Winslow, Vernon Davis, J Kitna, Edg James, Lito Sheppard, Asante Samuel, Rod Harrison, Thomas Jones, Brandon Marshall, Channing Crowder, Joey Porter, Pat Rivers, Drew Brees, L Tomlison, Michael Strahan, Larry Johnson type players of the world all should all just shut up or be corraled and put out to pasture…..good luck with your business full of unaccountable executives, and underperforming employees……

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by BoyzRback on Jan 2, 2009 2:10 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

For every one of those

I can name 5 players better who don’t scream on their teammates and coaches. So the unaccountalbe Exec line goes out of the window..

Out of all of the players you named, TO is the only one who screams on coaches on the sidelines.. And then talks bad about players after he leaves..

I am just going agrue with you for agrument sake, because there will not be a meaningful cowboy game for 9 months..

Plus, I know TO will be back and I am fine with it. I just said if he was gone, I think our team chemistry would be better.

"Protect the Romo, Save the Cowboys!!"

by Wmillion on Jan 2, 2009 2:53 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

soft

Like twinkie filling?

"Protect the Romo, Save the Cowboys!!"

by Wmillion on Jan 2, 2009 4:30 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

thick skulls are hard to crack....

These are grown men…i’ll just leave it at that…I’m not here to babble back and forth about nonsense….If you just stopped watching the highlights, maybe you’d be better off……than you’d have harmony, like supposedly every locker room should have..

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by BoyzRback on Jan 2, 2009 10:36 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

+10000000 Great write up

“Terrell Owens demonstrates the intensity, work ethic, and desire to compete that most of the players on this team would be well served to mimic”

“Tony Romo doesn’t know what the hell is going on sometimes”

Exactly what I have been saying for weeks

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

by aussie_cowboy on Dec 29, 2008 7:06 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

only thing

Romo knows is there will be a free rusher on every pass play. How do you set your feet and throw with confidence. Especially with a broken hand and sore back?

"Protect the Romo, Save the Cowboys!!"

by Wmillion on Dec 29, 2008 7:20 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

You think he is becoming Jim (Chris) Everett?

"Well, we didn't block real good but we made up for it by not tackling."

- John McKay, the first coach of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers

by 5Blings on Dec 29, 2008 10:28 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I did see alot of Everett in Romo's play this year...

He’s become gun shy, confused, unfocused, inaccurate, and did not come close to prior years performances…….I really really truely hope he can regroup and regain his mojo….I’d hate to loose this guy mentally…

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by BoyzRback on Dec 30, 2008 1:54 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

when you're running for your life half the time

those things usually happen.

In Romo we Trust

by Terry on Dec 30, 2008 2:08 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I agree...the O Line was a mess this year....but some other things he did, even when he had time, were just off...

I can only hope the injuries and poor o line play had alot to do with it, and he’ll reconnect with the skills he showed in ’07……cuz that was not the Romo I had planned on cheering for in ’08

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by BoyzRback on Dec 31, 2008 3:54 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

You are right

Something always seemed just a bit off all year with Romo, even before the injuries to him and others

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by Seanrude on Dec 31, 2008 6:45 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

+1 Sean....I was saying the same things back when we were 3-0

His whole demeanor has changed….He was trying to be someone else, when all along it was Tony Romo we were waiting to see out there…call me niave, but somehow, someway I blame his regression on Jessica Simpson…Tony’s is in love and lacks focus…He did not come into this season with the same drive and determination to get better…

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by BoyzRback on Dec 31, 2008 9:41 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

obviously who a player

is dating or is married to has absolutely nothing to do with how they perform professionally…these guys aren’t high school kids for crying out loud.

In Romo we Trust

by Terry on Dec 31, 2008 10:26 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah that's Top 5 Worst Things I've seen written on this blog...

I mean really?!?! You just pulled the Jessica Simpson argument? REALLY?!?

by AikmanNailedMySis on Dec 31, 2008 10:45 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

lol....there has to be some logical solution to Romo's regression this season....

I’d use Sophmore Slump….but good ’ole Terry would refute that theory as well…….

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by BoyzRback on Dec 31, 2008 12:46 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

why don't you try the real reason

like a horrid OL and receivers who don’t know how to run routes and an OC who doesn’t know how to fix any of it.

In Romo we Trust

by Terry on Dec 31, 2008 1:32 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

OR>>>>

Maybe it’s not everybody else…..
Maybe it’s him….

You'll never get in a traffic jam,while going the extra mile. -Roger staubach

by TrueBlue24 on Jan 1, 2009 1:04 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

its obvious it isn't

unless you truly believe a qb is truly capable of winning and losing games all by himself.

I know better.

In Romo we Trust

by Terry on Jan 1, 2009 4:24 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Then I guess maybe

Tony is color blind then…….

You'll never get in a traffic jam,while going the extra mile. -Roger staubach

by TrueBlue24 on Jan 1, 2009 5:06 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

yeah, I guess Romo is the only qb

who throws INTs and fumbles..apparently you don’t watch other teams play.

In Romo we Trust

by Terry on Jan 1, 2009 5:27 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

No...of course he's not the only one...JUST ONE OF THE BEST AT IT!!!!

He’s just gotten it down to a science…..
Give it up Terry….there is no excuse for Romo’s play this year….And The OLine has little to do with it….against the ravens BOTH of his INTS were with no pressure…Just ROMO trying to make something out of nothing.

You'll never get in a traffic jam,while going the extra mile. -Roger staubach

by TrueBlue24 on Jan 1, 2009 8:51 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

OL had everything to do with it

you’ll never convince me otherwise

In Romo we Trust

by Terry on Jan 1, 2009 9:02 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

TrueBlue, I respectfully...

disagree with you about Romo. I think Playcalling and bad offensive line coaching adds up to Romo being antsy and not comfortable in the pocket. He is always trying to win the game with his arm, yet the offensive playcalling by Garrett is never questioned appropriately. I am a real Cowboys fan asking the real question, and here it is:

When are we going to get back to Cowboys football? You know, run the ball? Pass first teams rarely have success enough to win it all, and we haven’t stocked ourselves well at the offensive line position.

"Amongst the enemy's Lair, there will always be a DallasPalace!"

by DallasPalace on Jan 3, 2009 3:27 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Can we blame..

Gissell for Tom Brady’s injury?

"Protect the Romo, Save the Cowboys!!"

by Wmillion on Dec 31, 2008 11:26 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Good lord

Romo is not Jim Everett. Everett was like 6 foot 5 240 lbs and immobile. Romo is a way bigger playmaker than Everett ever was.

I would be more concerned that the Cowboys are like the New England Patriots of the late 70s-early 80s. A talented team that was consistently above average, but that suffered late-season collapses and never won a playoff game until 1985.

by DavidH22 on Dec 31, 2008 10:19 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Who knows

I like TO, but if he is driving Romo out of his mind, he needs to go.

I think it can be said that most of us have no clue as to whether or not Owens is inside Romo’s head. I have always been a TO supporter, but I am starting to think that he may be too much personality for Romo to handle.

by I_miss_Switzer on Dec 29, 2008 8:47 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

seriously

Does TO really need to scream on the players and coaches. No your role, why not go talk to Romo and Garrett and work something out..

"Protect the Romo, Save the Cowboys!!"

by Wmillion on Dec 30, 2008 10:56 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

why do yall beg and cry for romo to get mad at people when things go worng and cry that this team needs a vocal leader

but when TO shows the exact thing you want romo to do, you call him a whiner because it is TO? I dont think thats fair

by longhorn3621 on Dec 31, 2008 3:08 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I never said that.

I say go to the bench and work on in game adjustments..

Being a vocal leader doesn’t mean screaming..

"Protect the Romo, Save the Cowboys!!"

by Wmillion on Dec 31, 2008 11:27 AM 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 31, 2008 7:02 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I like TO and I agree with this:
The Dallas Cowboys have got 99 problems but T.O. ain’t one.

TO is one of the few people on this team that has shown he wants to win. I just haven’t seen it from many other people. You can call Romo tough if you want, but to me, I think he’s just going out there hurt because he knows that’s what he’s supposed to do, not because he wants to.

by Parl on Dec 30, 2008 12:02 AM CST reply actions   0 recs

terry

you are a fool. maybe romo isnt what you thought he was…just an idea.
what does he need to do to prove that he isnt what you think he is???

by GreenInBaltimore on Dec 30, 2008 7:47 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Maybe....Blow a couple of big games....HeHeHe

Oh wait…He already did that!!!!

You'll never get in a traffic jam,while going the extra mile. -Roger staubach

by TrueBlue24 on Jan 1, 2009 8:52 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Here's something

1 year ago, I had never tasted a nectarine before. When I asked people what they tasted like, while subtly inserting the word tangerine into the sentence – almost everyone replied that a nectarine tastes like an orange. They were wrong. I had a nectarine for the first time this year, and it tastes like a peach.

Terrell Owens is the nectarine. The media is the tangerine. Those who believe the media are the oranges. The truth is the peach.

by Squishmytomato on Dec 30, 2008 1:44 AM CST reply actions   0 recs

huh what?

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

by aussie_cowboy on Dec 30, 2008 2:07 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

dude....that was deep..

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by BoyzRback on Dec 30, 2008 1:56 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Up here in Wisconsin

Man, we sure don’t get weed like that up here in Wisconsin.

Then again, I haven’t been in college since the 1980’s.

by Cowboy Louie on Dec 30, 2008 7:57 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Whens someone tells me where we replace TO's production

I’ll listen to their case. Until then, it’s all talk.

He has flaws-poor route running, quits on patterns and can be a chuckle-head. But no one questions his intensity, practice habits(unlike RWII). He does force opposing teams to game-plan for him.

Contrast him w PacMan where the juice is definitely not worth the squeeze. In TO’s case, it is

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

by tdships on Dec 30, 2008 10:55 AM CST reply actions   0 recs

+1

go find me someone who will give us 1,000 yds and 10+ tds a year WHILE facing double coverage almost the entire time. how can you say he isnt dominant when he is the main weapon that defenses game plan against when they play us?

by longhorn3621 on Dec 31, 2008 3:12 AM 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 31, 2008 3:24 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I like Austin but he is not that guy

Lifetime Cowboys Fan from the Swamps of Jersey

by Seanrude on Dec 31, 2008 6:46 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Hopefully

Owens takes RW11 under his wing this offseason and shows him how to prepare for a season.

by illcowboy on Dec 30, 2008 2:53 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

outside looking in....

i dont think your teams problem is anyone one player. not Romo, not TO, not RW2. You guys have won tough games. you’ve won as the “underdog.” then as soon as you all get momentum is when it seems the carpet gets pulled out. its got to be coaching. i just dont see how its anything else. too much talent and not enough wins….(not that i mind too much)

by GreenInBaltimore on Dec 30, 2008 7:51 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

OR

More continuity, we just changed coaches last year. You don’t think Miami raiding the coaching staff hurt our cohesiveness?

"Protect the Romo, Save the Cowboys!!"

by Wmillion on Dec 30, 2008 11:30 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

true...coaches played a major role in this seasons failure..

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by BoyzRback on Dec 31, 2008 4:07 AM CST reply actions   0 recs

Coaching only goes so far

It didn’t help that this team already saw themselves hoisting the Lombardi……..in June.
“You can’t coach Dumb”

by Doomsday on Dec 31, 2008 6:20 AM CST reply actions   0 recs

Explain this to me.

If T.O. is better than Roy, and Roy is better than Austin.

Then how is the combination or Roy and Austin, as good as the combination of T.O. and Roy?

Cris Carter....you're dead to me.

by Carl Shelton (GloryDayz88) on Dec 31, 2008 6:57 AM CST reply actions   0 recs

tired of playing the blame game

I will wait and see what Jerry does..

"Protect the Romo, Save the Cowboys!!"

by Wmillion on Dec 31, 2008 11:29 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I thought there was no math on this test!

Lifetime Cowboys Fan from the Swamps of Jersey

by Seanrude on Dec 31, 2008 11:48 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Well, how did the combination of RW and TO work out for us???

I saw two WR’s that couldn’t get seperation…..Say what you want, but when Austin was in the game the kid made plays.

by Boyzfan94 on Dec 31, 2008 10:11 AM CST reply actions   0 recs

In Green Bay he did...not too much other than that...

But this is one kid that I’d say injuries played a huge role in his performance. I can’t wait to see him healthy…

by AikmanNailedMySis on Dec 31, 2008 10:46 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Isn't that the way TO got started??

You have to start some where..

"Protect the Romo, Save the Cowboys!!"

by Wmillion on Jan 1, 2009 7:04 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Not in year 4

Cris Carter....you're dead to me.

by Carl Shelton (GloryDayz88) on Jan 1, 2009 7:37 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I might be wrong but I though TO started opposite Rice in his second year at San Fran

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

by aussie_cowboy on Jan 1, 2009 11:21 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

+1

and made major contributions.
I cant believe anyone is really trying to compare these two.

Cris Carter....you're dead to me.

by Carl Shelton (GloryDayz88) on Jan 2, 2009 4:40 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

you can't compare

If Austin doesn’t get the oppurtunites.. It is impossible to compare a guy who hasn’t been given a shot to start to a player who is HOF’er.. Like I said TO the players is great, TO the teammate is not.

I have no problem having TO back, but I think we would be a better team without him..

"Protect the Romo, Save the Cowboys!!"

by Wmillion on Jan 2, 2009 10:49 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

The problem is your over "thinking" the perceived problem of him being a bad teammate.

If you can find me anyone on that entire team that sez TO is a problem and is destroying the chemistry in the locker room….I’ll back his departure 100 %………

If you can’t reply with any factual teammate responses, I would rather you keep your personal hatred to your self…….cuz it’s guys like you that start all this non sense, and actually stir up the locker room incohesiveness……you are no better than Ed Werner, JJT, Mosley, Bayless, or BSPN….your hatred is completely fabricated by media reports….It sez alot about a man that’s so affected in thought of another man, by what he “hears”, instead of what he knows.

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by BoyzRback on Jan 2, 2009 2:29 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

by the way

Personal hatred.. LOL. I like TO, just think he can’t control his emotions. It is guys like me the stir up the locker room.. LOL.. Now that is funny.. Sounds like TO isn’t only one who gets a little emotional..

Like I said in original post, he will be back it cost too much to not bring him back. I have moved on from the let TO go, to make sure TO is utilized properly. I do think he was underutilized, I hope they fix it next season.

"Protect the Romo, Save the Cowboys!!"

by Wmillion on Jan 2, 2009 2:59 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

ya see....this is what i was wanting to hear all along...
I have moved on from the let TO go, to make sure TO is utilized properly. I do think he was underutilized, I hope they fix it next season

welcome aboard…..

btw….TO would be back even if he was making league minimum….so the cost element is bogus as well… :-)

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by BoyzRback on Jan 2, 2009 10:41 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Hasnt been given a shot?

He’s had Patrick Crayton in front of him. And at times Sam Hurd.
PATRICK CRAYTON AND SAM HURD?

What kind of shot does he need. If Sam Hurd and Patrick Crayton can keep you off the field…..come on.

At least T.O. had a top ten pick, J.J. Stokes in front of him. Bust or no bust, it’s hard to move out a guy with those types of expectations.

Cris Carter....you're dead to me.

by Carl Shelton (GloryDayz88) on Jan 2, 2009 4:14 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

passed both already, but got hurt

He was undrafted FA, on a playoff team, isn’t going to be easy..

No way you can convince me Austin isn’t the real deal. I would like to see what a Roy, TO, and Miles can do together. We are so deep at WR. Just have to stay healthy this off-season and pre-season..

Austin Against all odds!!

"Protect the Romo, Save the Cowboys!!"

by Wmillion on Jan 2, 2009 4:32 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Against all odds?

Nobody here is hatin on Austin, but you are not gonna convince anyone that he is on an even plane with T.O.

Cris Carter....you're dead to me.

by Carl Shelton (GloryDayz88) on Jan 2, 2009 7:05 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

not my argument

I didn’t say replace TO with another HOF’er I said I think Austin can step up and play at high level and we still win games.. At this point, I just want TO, Roy, and Miles to get on the same page with Romo..

"Protect the Romo, Save the Cowboys!!"

by Wmillion on Jan 2, 2009 7:23 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I'm wit that.

Cris Carter....you're dead to me.

by Carl Shelton (GloryDayz88) on Jan 2, 2009 8:10 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I hope to hear about them

spending a lot of time together working on timing..

"Protect the Romo, Save the Cowboys!!"

by Wmillion on Jan 2, 2009 9:58 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I agree with those 3 being our starters next season...

RW outside, with TO in the slot, Austin flanked out wide opposite side with Wiiten…….now ask yourself,

Why doesn’t Garrett understand this concept ????

I honestly believe half the guys on this blog have more creativity ways to utilize this talent, and as much ability to call plays with this offense…and that’s no joke…

A true diehard Cowboys fan since 1975.

President - Garrett MUST GO campaign -

by BoyzRback on Jan 2, 2009 10:47 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

not a team in the league who could stop it

Run TO and Witten under and dump off to them if the blitz from their side.. Hot route, Hot route..

"Protect the Romo, Save the Cowboys!!"

by Wmillion on Jan 2, 2009 11:15 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

austin could be our welker

Less on the possion side, more on the burner side, anything is better than Sam Hurd… one of my friends at school swore to me he was gonna break out this year lol!

by DarrenWoodson92 on Jan 1, 2009 2:50 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

He got hurt before he had a shot

"Protect the Romo, Save the Cowboys!!"

by Wmillion on Jan 1, 2009 7:01 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

interesting
BEST OFFENSIVE PLAYER
Nick: Sticking to the wording of this category, then to me, the best offensive player on this team is Terrell Owens. He’s got the most talent and he’s the biggest threat to his opponents. He didn’t have the best season, especially by his standards. But ask teams what player scares them the most and they will still say it’s Owens.

Mickey: Romo was very good and you know, so was Owens with 10 touchdown grabs, but no one matches up with tight end Jason Witten when it comes to the best offensive player award. He led the team with 81 catches. He was second with 952 receiving yards. He was tied for second with four receiving touchdowns. And he was tops in heart. Any questions?

Rob: Tight end Jason Witten’s fifth Pro Bowl appearance might be his most significant. Witten appeared in all 16 games and caught a team-high 81 passes despite numerous injuries. Tony Romo relied on him most in crucial situations.

Josh: By default, the award goes to Jason Witten , who had another good season and made the Pro Bowl easily, but wasn’t as good as he was the last two years. Part of that had to do with being hampered by injuries most of the year, but Witten makes his share of mistakes. They just aren’t typically pointed out by anyone

LINK

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by Wmillion on Jan 2, 2009 6:52 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

I gotta agree with Nick

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

by aussie_cowboy on Jan 2, 2009 9:20 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I hope we find out early

If Jason G. coming back or not.

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by Wmillion on Jan 2, 2009 9:59 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 Jan 2, 2009 10:04 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

we need 1st crack at the good OC'S..

"Protect the Romo, Save the Cowboys!!"

by Wmillion on Jan 2, 2009 10:16 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

He was a damn fool to turn down a Detroit interview......

That IS by far the best opportunity he can fathom…no early expectation, talented offensive personel, a young nucleus of players, and 2 1st round draft picks…that’s a first time coaching prospects wet dream for pete’s sake…

A true diehard Cowboys fan since 1975.

President - Garrett MUST GO campaign -

by BoyzRback on Jan 2, 2009 10:53 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

you aint lyin

Cris Carter....you're dead to me.

by Carl Shelton (GloryDayz88) on Jan 3, 2009 10:04 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

not if his guarntee to take over the cowboys is still intact..

He wants to be the HC here..

"Protect the Romo, Save the Cowboys!!"

by Wmillion on Jan 3, 2009 10:57 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Show patience, Garrett might surprise you 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 Jan 3, 2009 8:16 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

+1

"Protect the Romo, Save the Cowboys!!"

by Wmillion on Jan 3, 2009 9:50 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Does anyone else here think Jerry

is going to make a big announcement during the playoffs? I seem to recall that’s his style, announcing something during for example Super Bowl week to garner some attention.

I am thinking (hoping) it’s Shanahan as OC. A late Christmas present, if you will. Please!!

by DavidH22 on Jan 3, 2009 11:19 AM CST reply actions   0 recs

I agree totally....I am thinking Jerry hopes Garrett grabs one of those jobs out there...

so he could save face for saying his coaching staff was in place…then boom…Shanahan to the Cowboys…I just heard Peter Burger King announce, Unless the “right” position opened up for him this season, Shanahan was willing to sit out the season, and land a gig in 2010…along with Cowher, Holmgren, and Dungy ??,,,,,,,,,I think that right spot is here in Big D for Shanahan….He loves stratigizing too much to take a year off….Now if Jerry can talk Wade into taking a back seat as DC/Associate HC…or vice versa with Shanny being strickly OC

A true diehard Cowboys fan since 1975.

President - Garrett MUST GO campaign -

by BoyzRback on Jan 3, 2009 7:20 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

not willing to wait until 2010

We will be contenders next year.. BELIEVE

"Protect the Romo, Save the Cowboys!!"

by Wmillion on Jan 3, 2009 9:51 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

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