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They Died With Their Boots. Pittsburgh 20, Dallas 13

Tiny by Rafael Vela on Comment 505 comments

The self-inflicted wounds bled the Cowboys as much as the Steelers' bullets.

-- A forced second quarter Tony Romo fade from his own red zone was minimized by a defensive stand but it handed Pittsburgh their first three points.

-- A punt coverage breakdown put Pittsburgh on the Dallas 25, undoing a Cowboys goal line stand.  The Steelers gained just two yards but the field position gifted them their second field goal of the day.

-- Confusion in the Dallas secondary left Nate Washington alone in the center of the Dallas secondary for 21 yards on the Steelers' lone touchdown drive of the day. 

-- Two brainless routes by Jason Witten clinched the game.  His broken route put him short his intended spot and Tony Romo's pass sailed over his head into the hands of Deshea Townsend, who returned the pick for the game-winning score.

-- He later failed to look for a Romo pass on a 4th-and-ten seam route with a minute left.  Witten was open near mid-field but never looked for the pass. 

The Cowboys are therefore left to kick themselves.  They played hard.  The defense sacked Ben Roethlisberger five times.  It held the Steelers to just 239 yards, fifty fewer than the Steelers allowed.  Tashard Choice played superbly in his debut, rushing for 88 yards and catching a team-leading 78 receiving yards.

But numerous opportunities to seize the game escaped them.  A punt bounced off Tra Battle's leg near midfield after Dallas had stopped Pittsburgh inside their own five.  The fumble was recovered by the Steelers.  The Steelers could not advance the ball, but their subsequent punt pinned Dallas inside their five.  Battle's gaffe cost Dallas 50 yards of field position.  What's worse, it put the Steelers in instant field goal position when Romo short armed his fade one play later.

Broken routes destroyed Romo's day.  His first pick came when Terrell Owens cut a deep out short.  His last when Witten ran a hook rather than an out. 

The defense can sue for non-support tomorrow.  They allowed seven points.  The offense scored 13 and allowed 13.  The defense can't be counted on to score.

On to the Giants game.

 

 

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You're telling me

This is setting up to be a miserable week.

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by Conjunction on Dec 7, 2008 8:15 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

it will

end good with a win against the giants sunday, but i gotta study too, crap. haha

by joey7289 on Dec 7, 2008 8:16 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Dallas had plenty of opportunities to put the game away

It always seems this team lacks the ability to choke teams out. Romo will get some undue blame for some of his interceptions, but it was clear that he was struggling to make throws at times. Thank goodness ATL lost. Time to beat the gints…

by WestTxHornFan on Dec 7, 2008 6:57 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Choked!!!

Excuse me, while I throw up.

~Texas Massacre 08~

by TheHeat on Dec 7, 2008 6:59 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Well if we had to lose a game

this was it. Now time to win out…

by quincyyyyy on Dec 7, 2008 7:01 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

miserly loves company i guess....i'm sick as a dog right there with u guys....it seems like

when the Boys lose, they rarely ever just get blown out of the water….it seems like they always have to “tease” us fans by making us think they can and are going to win…and then blow it….

maybe it’s just cuz the only perspective i have is one of a cowboys fan…maybe other teams fans feel the same way a lot, but it feels like it’s a trademark of the Cowboys….don’t just lose…get your fans hopes up first….THEN lose >: ( – we knew it would be tough against the Steelers, but considering where we stood halfway thru the 4th quarter (13-3 lead), there’s NO excuse for losing that game….hats off to our D. today – damn did they play with some heart and kick ass….

by Loozeeana_Cowboy on Dec 7, 2008 7:03 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

This one was tough to swallow.

We were the better team out there. 5 turnovers is what finally did us in. (4 of them attributed to Romo)

You can say that Witten was to blame on the final pick, and on the 4th down play, but regardless, great quarterbacks find ways to win. The time to win the game was when were up by 7 and on the 40 yard line after they kicked it out of bounds. We had the game there and gave it away.

by Barrett14 on Dec 7, 2008 7:04 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

I’m pretty sure the better team is the one with more points. Just a thought.

Guns don't kill people. Lamar Woodley kills people.

by BostonWahoo on Dec 8, 2008 8:36 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Not always

But the win is what matters.

by mhuff13 on Dec 8, 2008 12:22 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Still a fan...

Always will be…
But, this year has been more awful than any year I can remember and that goes back to about ’66. And yes, this is worse than winning only one game. T.O. may be egocentric but he does usually speak the truth and he loves to win.
Romo has not yet got it done when it counts.
We have great players and they are professionals that should be able to get themselves ready. Something just seems to be missing in the coaching department.
The coaches seem competent but not superior. I believe the Cowboys want superior. Garrett should not be the head coach but Wade and the gang need to go… Now.
This was a total collapse. I still hope for the playoffs but wonder if they can win a game if they make it.

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

Always a fan

I stuck by during the 6-10 years so I’m always gonna be a Cowboy but it still hurts

by Sean N on Dec 7, 2008 7:08 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

There wasn't a clear shot that I saw

but I do believe it hit the ground

by Chris Hanes on Dec 7, 2008 7:06 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Good Question...

I wish I knew the answer.

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

nw

why we didnt call time ou when nate caught that low pass. then we could have challenged it. even the annoucer knew what play they would run but we didnt

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

one you cant call TO AND then challenge

also you only get two a game and we used them

What the French?! Toast!

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

Well, 3 if you win the first 2

But didn’t apply since we lost the first one.

by mhuff13 on Dec 7, 2008 8:21 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

big ben has now done this to us twice...

i knew we’d have to score again to secure the game…..the D played well but the offense just couldn’t get it going…

i figured we’d lose this game but it doesn’t make it any easier to handle. i hope we show up and smack the giants. and then get with the ravens and the eagles.

we’re close fellas but not close enough. championship teams win games like this.

but ATL lost so that’s good. we’re still on solid ground for a playoff game.

we did just give the division to the giants tho.

"They need security in the world, Craig!"

by Tuna Helper on Dec 7, 2008 7:07 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

BIG BEN DID NOTHING

Another specail teams snafu gave the squealers great feild position and ROMO threw the game away with ANOTHER int……worthlessburger had nothing to do with it!!!!!!!!!!!!

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

by TrueBlue24 on Dec 7, 2008 7:10 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Witten

just took blame on both of those int’s. Yes, Romo gets accredited with them but lets be smart and realize that they weren’t his fault.

by Chris Hanes on Dec 7, 2008 7:11 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Hey...I love ROMO....

But this was one of his WORST GAMES in recent memory….He was just OFF….It happens….But my point is BIG BEN….didn’t have much to do with the outcome!

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

by TrueBlue24 on Dec 7, 2008 7:14 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

It was both

Romo was off all night and the routes were terrible on too many plays. Confusion on defense just nas to make you wonder about coaching and preparation on this team.

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

by dunkman on Dec 7, 2008 8:03 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Was he off?

Or was it a spectacular defense and crappy conditions?

by mhuff13 on Dec 7, 2008 8:22 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Agreed

I am a bigger Romo fan than most, and I usually defend him, but he just played awful this game. Not to say he can’t bounce back though.

by witten82 on Dec 7, 2008 8:38 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

i could've swore that was him...

scrambling away from pressure and delivering a 40 yard pass to nate washington and another 20 yarder to santonio holmes…..which is the same thing he did to us about three or four years ago in dallas…but maybe it was somebody else……or leading his team to tie the score in the no-huddle offense at the end of the fourth……weird…

"They need security in the world, Craig!"

by Tuna Helper on Dec 7, 2008 7:39 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Not on this blog.

On this blog, it’s never Tony Romo’s fault when he turns the ball over, and no other QBs in the league ever play well or have any skill; it’s always their team saving them, and Tony’s team’s fault.

by Baked Potato Soup on Dec 7, 2008 9:03 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

+1000

it would be nice if just once we could say: good job guys. you took it from us. we made mistakes but you made the plays in the end to win it. we gave you guys a good game and it just didn’t work out.

i don’t get the constant denigrating of opposing QBs. because if they suck, and we keep losing to them, what does that make us?

"They need security in the world, Craig!"

by Tuna Helper on Dec 7, 2008 9:34 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

All I said was

Specail teams and Romo’s Last INT…..Lost the game for us!
You were the one going on about how “Big Ben did it to us again”
Their offense was really no match for our D and I think its disrespectful after the effort our defense put out to whitewash it away with “BIG BEN DID IT TO US AGAIN” as if he dominated our D….He didn’t…..we couldn’t close it out…..Romo threw another iNT….and we lost…..but “BIG BEN DID NOT DO IT TO US AGAIN”…..LOL…..

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

by TrueBlue24 on Dec 8, 2008 3:50 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Oh and here's another thing that is really starting to PISS me off. I just listened to Mike

Tomlin in his interview. After his team just kicked our ass, he gave props to the Cowboys, said that they came to play, and that they are for real. Conversely, prior to that I listened to fat boy Wade make excuse after excuse for losing….and heard him say how he thought the Cowboys D. outplayed the Steelers D. and blah blah blah….for the record, I happen to agree – i think the Boys D. DID out play them to an extent, and did awesome today, but as the head coach of a team you lead by example -be GRACIOUS and give them their due…Wade needs to stop being so damned sensitive and defensive

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

Wade makes too many excuses

I am sill pissed about the whole ‘getting a bye is the same as winning a playoff game’ schtick he pulled last year

Lifetime Cowboys Fan from the Swamps of Jersey

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

Looking at the rest of the league this Sunday

I wonder if any other team would have had these many weapons, won’t they be a superbowl contender by now? Wade and Garrett and whoever is involved there, they are just not able to make use of our weapons and that includes sharpening them.

What a disappointment today for our D. They fought heard. Kudos to them.

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

Weve had a lot of injuries

yeah but still too much talent to be 8-5

by Sean N on Dec 7, 2008 7:09 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

The game this year that stuck out to me this year

was the first Washington game at home where this offensive line got punched in the mouth and folded like a cheap suit…That was the game for e where I though Dallas season was over. It was the same garbage play I watched at the end of last year.

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

Washington game...

wasn’t that the game that Garrett completely gave up on the run?

by Chris Hanes on Dec 7, 2008 7:13 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

That's right

I didn’t think it was over after that game but I did think the OC did nothing for his job security in that game.

by Chris Hanes on Dec 7, 2008 7:20 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Go Baltimore GO

We need you to win tonight against Washington

by Deke on Dec 7, 2008 7:10 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Pittsburgh will continue to get over propped

because this game was ours but horrible offensive execution and mental lapses cost us the game. For all the math left, I don’t see this team going anywhere. maybe they catch fire and win out but I saw a ton of heart by the defense wasted today by a sackless offense with Romo leading the buhch.

by Billito on Dec 7, 2008 7:10 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

?

Holland is why we lost? Riiight

Romo cost us the game with those forced passes to Owens that led to 2 picks. And the team just lacked focus in the 3th qtr. How do you give up a 10 point by letting the other team score 17 points?

Oh yea, remember that 3rd and 16 play.

~Texas Massacre 08~

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

Romo carries the most blame

but Witten is probably third after the coaching staff. And yeah, Holland was a big blow. Proctor sux.

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

by dunkman on Dec 7, 2008 8:05 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

The worst thing about a loss like this is the potential hangover.

This game hurt but I believe we have turned the corner and can play with anyone. Bad luck and bad breaks. A great D like theirs and on the road in bad weather and __it happens.

Like the team, us fans need to get over this and get excited about our chances we still have. We need to get excited about playing the Giants. Constant negativity will only bring down our team.

 If you want to know what to be excited about you can start with our D. They played great and if we didnt keep turning the ball over and bad special teams play it would have been a truely dominate performance.

by squidlo97 on Dec 7, 2008 7:15 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

This Game...

Killed whatever confidence this team had built from the last 3 games to the first 3 qtrs.

~Texas Massacre 08~

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

anybody know if there will be a Romo interview?

i saw Wade and TO speak, but haven’t seen any others

by Loozeeana_Cowboy on Dec 7, 2008 7:15 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

TO comments?

Can you summarize?

by Chris Hanes on Dec 7, 2008 7:16 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

TO kept his cool - he sort of insinuated at one point in the interview that he was open ("I had one on one

coverage, and blah blah…“) , but it was nothing loud or over the top. The reporters as usual tried to bait him into shooting off his mouth. But every time they would ask him a loaded question, he’d just respond…”Well you’ll have to ask the coaches that question." or “You’ll have to ask Tony R. that question” … He didn’t get too loud thankfully

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

Don't overreact

Too many of my fellow cowboys fans overreact to a loss like todays. I saw a team that played well and was one of the best teams in the league despite losing to what is a top 3 team in this league…and that at their place. I am confident that we can win the final 3 and get into the playoffs as the 5 seed. That will probably take us to Chicago to beat the Bears and then to the winner of the South in the divisional playoffs. That will be a big game and a real playoff test. If we win there we’ll take a 5 game win streak to the Meadowlands to return the favor from last year to the Giants. Don’t overreact…we played well on defense but turned the ball over way to many times. The Steeler D was real, but so was ours.

by Kansas Cowboy on Dec 7, 2008 7:17 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

I really hope you are right and I wish I could share your optimism, Playing well doesn’t mean anything if you don’t win.

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

I thinkyou're right except

they are running out of "L"’s they can accept.

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

by dunkman on Dec 7, 2008 8:06 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Totally agree

The defense played outstanding, I have more confidence in this team now than ever. Romo is rarely as bad as he was today. Choice looked like he has what it takes to fill in for MB3. All this team has to do is win out and they are in the playoffs.

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

by APerfectStar on Dec 7, 2008 11:13 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I hate to say it

but years ago we would have thrown the ball in the final posessions of the 3rd qtr.

forget the zone $hit. we play better man to man. where was the pressure at the end of the game?

by oneforthethumb on Dec 7, 2008 7:17 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Me three

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

by dunkman on Dec 7, 2008 8:06 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

It amazes me how may people can ignore romo leading the NFL in QB rating this morning

and actually suggest he is legitimately a bad qb because of one awful game in bad conditions and out of sync receivers.

romo was bad today, but hes still a top 10 qb and im glad to have him. the seasons not over, but the pressure is obviously on full force from here on out.

the preceding post was a great success.

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

yup yup

the truth

""If they'd have told me you can make the team but you've got to shine the shoes, I'd have been there shining shoes." -Bradley

by ab03 on Dec 7, 2008 7:19 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Absolutely

and to say that he choked on the pick 6 and the 4th and 10 play is ludicrous. Yes, he was off today but let’s give credit to the #1 ranked D in the league and mother nature as well.

by Chris Hanes on Dec 7, 2008 7:22 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

wait

both of the plays you named are probably on witten

""If they'd have told me you can make the team but you've got to shine the shoes, I'd have been there shining shoes." -Bradley

by ab03 on Dec 7, 2008 7:33 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

That's what I've been saying

You can’t blame those two plays on Romo.

by Chris Hanes on Dec 7, 2008 7:36 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

So true...

And everyone seems to overlook that EVERONE looks this bad against Pittsburgh.

by gee-roj on Dec 8, 2008 9:36 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Only if we let it. Sulk, bitch, whine, curse, kick your neibors dog.

Go to sleep and wake up ready for the Giants. I still believe in this team. We can grow as a team from this game. If our D plays like that and our O play half of what they are capable of and we will win out.

by squidlo97 on Dec 7, 2008 7:19 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

That one hurt.

This defense is getting better each week, though. Let’s move on to the must-must win against the Giants.
T’would feel good to knock them around.

George Teague did it all.

by Aaron Novinger on Dec 7, 2008 7:21 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Can someone PLEASE tell

me why we never throw the ball up in the end zone for williams.

we have done this once this year against Tampa for a TD.

why did we get him???

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

That's right Deke

ALL of his throws are into triple coverage.

Dude, you invalidate even your best points when you say stuff like that. That throw was a mistake, other mistakes were problems with accuracy and some were wide receiver/TE errors.It really isn’t all one guy.

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

by dunkman on Dec 7, 2008 8:08 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

He knows the offense just hasnt gotten the timing yet.

Of course he couldnt have been more out of sync than Witten and TO.

by squidlo97 on Dec 7, 2008 7:23 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Romo did

One time left handed. That was a real big play no one is talking about. He was open for a long time and appeared to be covered by a LB. That was a BIG miss.

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

yep

if we got that TD we’re up 17 -3 and we prolly win the game

by Sean N on Dec 7, 2008 7:24 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

SHUT UP SHUT UP SHUT UP!

Jason Witten can do whatever he wants in my eyes. Don’t even tell me he is the reason we lost. Brainless? Hardly. He has been the only consistent player on either side of the ball. Anytime we need a first down, he gets it. He’s been the most beat up player on our team BY FAR, and game after game he goes over the middle, gets pounded, and gets right back up. He’s the sh*t and I will never say a bad thing about him, short of him catching the ball and running the wrong direction…

by AikmanNailedMySis on Dec 7, 2008 7:23 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

The team lost

there were plenty of mistakes to go around.

Witten was beaten up. He also had a poor game.

He’s a great player, but he’s not a perfect player. He jumps offsides a lot. He drops deep balls quite a bit and today he ran a bad route that make his QB look dumb.

It happens. It doesn’t mean I want to swap him for anybody else but he made mistakes today. Big ones.

by Rafael Vela on Dec 7, 2008 7:37 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

That's what the QB should say

but Witten also said it was on him. I would believe the QB made the right play on the field.

by Chris Hanes on Dec 7, 2008 7:24 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

That may be right, but Tony didn't just say it the perfunctory one time....he's really running that

“this game was on me” thing into the ground in this interview i’m watching. I’m still a Romo-maniac…I just wish they could have gotten this win (as does everyone else here i’m sure) – tough loss

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

A leader

doesn’t go around blaming other people in his business for wrongdoings. He takes the blame in the public or to the boss and then chews out the subordinate behind closed doors.

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

They should arm wrestle over it.

My money’s on Witten.

George Teague did it all.

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

Hilarious!

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

by dunkman on Dec 7, 2008 8:09 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

i agree - my only point is that once they've said ("This game was on me"), then it's been said - there's

no need to say it over and over and over again – but that’s exactly what Romo did – he said it like 2 or 3 more times in the interview

i’m not knocking the guy – personally i’m a huge Romo fan and wouldn’t trade him for any other QB in the league – i’m simply saying that i think that maybe in this case Romo actually means it when he says he thinks this loss is on him more than anyone else – I guess if Romo was our buddy we could call him up and ask him if he really meant what he said in his interview or not

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

Romo saying it was on him...

I guess if he’s saying it because he was off on most all of his passes then yes, it was on him but I don’t think we can put the blame on him for the pick 6 or the 4th and 10 int’s.

But yes, the rest of the game he did make some terrible passes.

by Chris Hanes on Dec 7, 2008 7:32 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

i agree entirely about the pick 6 and the 4th and 10 - as confused as those plays

looked, who knows what was going on there….we just have to hope they don’t lay down after this loss….if i see our D. come out and play like this next week against the G-Turds, i will be happy – MAN was that D. something to watch today

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

I feel confident in the D

Yes, they gave up the late TD but they have been playing the bend but don’t break D pretty well the last few weeks and the QB pressure has been starting to come from a little of everyone, not just Ware which is impressive and key.

by Chris Hanes on Dec 7, 2008 7:42 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

how many times

when does he stop making the mistakes?

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

None

We should release him tonight.

by Chris Hanes on Dec 7, 2008 7:42 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

By that measure P manning would have been gone by his fifth season

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

by dunkman on Dec 7, 2008 8:11 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

yeah

because according to so many people peyton couldn’t win the big game, he turned out just fine

by joey7289 on Dec 7, 2008 8:11 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

How many playoff games have the COWBOYS won with him as QB

For frack’s sake I’m so sick of ignorant fans always placing 100% of the blame on the QB.

TEAMS WIN AND LOSE AS A TEAM IN THE NFL.

by mhuff13 on Dec 7, 2008 8:26 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

wade

as opposed to wade

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

Troy Aikman, won 3 Super Bowls.

Seattle, the world's worst sports city.

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

And?

Should we bring Aikman back? How ‘bout Irvin too while we’re at it.

by Chris Hanes on Dec 7, 2008 7:33 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Bill Musgrave?

Antonio Bryant?

George Teague did it all.

by Aaron Novinger on Dec 7, 2008 7:35 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

a fourth Round QB

and a second round wide receiver who was a problem child before he was even drafted, but as usual, Jerry thought he could change him, another wasted draft pick.

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

Did we develop him,

Thre picks for that one player. I like the Roy Williams pick up, but I also think it was a desperation move by Jerry with all that was going on with Pac-rat.

This club cant contiinue to pay big money for receivers with out developing one themselves. Seventh rounders, projects and undrafted free agent doesn’t get it done….

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

oh yes we can

the cap means nothing in today’s NFL, and will likely become more meaningless.

by quincyyyyy on Dec 7, 2008 8:33 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

really?

I mean, could we do that?

by Elwood62 on Dec 7, 2008 7:34 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

ok then

What the French?! Toast!

by thebigham on Dec 7, 2008 7:26 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Romo is better than what we had

but we need to make the next step

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

+1

They should always be developing somebody just like they did with him.

George Teague did it all.

by Aaron Novinger on Dec 7, 2008 7:32 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Hilarious, Deke

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

by dunkman on Dec 7, 2008 8:12 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

STANBACK

they should have developed isiah on the side

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

7-0 BALT

Cowboys fan since 1978.. I was 3 years old

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

+1

And they look really good. A loss tonight will give us a little breathing room.

George Teague did it all.

by Aaron Novinger on Dec 7, 2008 7:31 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

yes, GO ravens

nice run by Ray Rice

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

Blocked punt

Cowboys fan since 1978.. I was 3 years old

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

14-0 BALT

Cowboys fan since 1978.. I was 3 years old

by Mullin on Dec 7, 2008 7:46 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

its a tough loss

trust me i live in steeler country but everything went against us and still was in position to win the game.. so lets hope the team shrugs it off goes back to dallas and whoops up on some gmen

What the French?! Toast!

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

On the positive side

Choice looked REALLY good today.

by Chris Hanes on Dec 7, 2008 7:31 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

He certainly did, the team MVP on Offense for sure

Maybe form now on Wade will have some confidence in the young man to play him more

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

+1

And this is a goalline stand, sackmaster of a defense.

Now, if only Hamlin can be in playmaking position in coverage.

George Teague did it all.

by Aaron Novinger on Dec 7, 2008 7:33 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

he was

he had the stop on 3rd and goal on the goal line stand

""If they'd have told me you can make the team but you've got to shine the shoes, I'd have been there shining shoes." -Bradley

by ab03 on Dec 7, 2008 7:41 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

That was a nice tackle

but I’m talking about when there’s actually some field to cover.

George Teague did it all.

by Aaron Novinger on Dec 7, 2008 7:42 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

We won't lose in the playoffs...

because we won’t get there now. Way to screw your defense Tony, and Witten. Neither of you guys were without MAJOR FAULT for this. No excuses.

I said this game was our season and I stand by it.

Better luck next year.

I have noticed a new resurgence in Cowboy hating in 2007, which can only mean one thing- We're back.

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

Boo hoo.

This is just extra incentive to smash the Giants.

George Teague did it all.

by Aaron Novinger on Dec 7, 2008 7:36 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I never thought Dallas would get in the playoffs since the lose against Washington game in week four

but dallas still has a chance, they have to win out the rest of the season….

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

Looks like you were right Deke...

I never wanted to say that…i just threw up in mouth a little bit.

I have noticed a new resurgence in Cowboy hating in 2007, which can only mean one thing- We're back.

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

Right they just said in the presser

they did it on purpose.

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

by dunkman on Dec 7, 2008 8:13 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I love optimism

but my kool aid has run dry.

I have noticed a new resurgence in Cowboy hating in 2007, which can only mean one thing- We're back.

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

Based on the Lack of Our Ablity

to put important games away when it counts the last three years, I’m not so confident. We consistently find ways to lose playoff-caliber games.

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

what?

up until now we have always won “playoff” games in the regular season! come on now

What the French?! Toast!

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

Like On the Road Against the Giants

In 2005, with the division title in the balance (we lost, 10-17)?
Or two weeks later, when we went to Washington and got blown away (7-35)?

Or losing at home to the Eagles on Christmas 2006, with the division on the line (7-23)?
Or losing at home the next week to the worst team in the league, when we still had a chance for the division title (31-39)?
Or losing to Seattle in the playoffs, when they were starting guys off the street in their secondary (20-21)?

Or the allegedly meaningless game at the end of last season, where we let the Redskins stomp us (6-27)?
Or the home playoff game against the Giants, where we let them have the last word in each half (17-21)?

I’ve seen enough. This team lacks heart and discipline. The coaching flat out stinks. It’s awful.

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

Oops

Supposed to be this

Or the allegedly meaningless game at the end of last season, where we let the Redskins stomp us (6-27)?

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

by APerfectStar on Dec 7, 2008 11:25 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Yup

this was the defining moment. I hope I’m proven wrong. And honestly, I’m up against the wall, looking at losing my job, and I know this is just football, but I really was counting on the guys to give me something to smile about. Sucks.

I have noticed a new resurgence in Cowboy hating in 2007, which can only mean one thing- We're back.

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

nahhh...

I work for Morgan Stanley and there are a ton of layoffs, and I am having a really tough time meeting our goals in this environment.

Has nothing to do with ’Boys Ball but thanks for asking. I was just looking for something to keep my chin up with. Thanks DSKey.

I have noticed a new resurgence in Cowboy hating in 2007, which can only mean one thing- We're back.

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

and loozeeana

I have noticed a new resurgence in Cowboy hating in 2007, which can only mean one thing- We're back.

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

This defense will assure a playoff spot.

Even with a loss, Atlanta’s loss puts us in if Playoffs started today and Tampa plays Carolina tomorrow. Someone’s gotta lose there.

George Teague did it all.

by Aaron Novinger on Dec 7, 2008 7:39 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Yessur.

And Tampa plays Atlanta next week.

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

Sweet!

After we beat the confidence outta the Giants, we just gotta shoot down a couple birds. Too bad there both flying pretty high right now.

George Teague did it all.

by Aaron Novinger on Dec 7, 2008 7:46 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

T.O

I think TO was mad at the end of the game because he felt like they didn’t trust him when the game was on the line… or at least they went elseware when the game was on the line.

by Barrett14 on Dec 7, 2008 7:34 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

what did TO do?

Even if the skins win tonight, we still control our own destiny.

by DieSlowKeyshawn on Dec 7, 2008 7:37 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

he didnt drop any

What the French?! Toast!

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

Here's to 3-0

drinks

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

by Nelson... on Dec 7, 2008 7:37 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

+1

We are in arms, Brother! Who else is with us?

George Teague did it all.

by Aaron Novinger on Dec 7, 2008 7:48 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

+2 I'm be optimistic until they are mathematically eliminated....but if they are fortunate enough to get in,

they are going to HAVE to want it bad enough to make it happen – that’s where i’m not so sure – i know they have the talent and the ability

by Loozeeana_Cowboy on Dec 7, 2008 7:50 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Bradie James, Demarcus Ware, Jay Ratliff

will ensure a playoff birth. Then we will get our revenge on those stupid Cardinals.

George Teague did it all.

by Aaron Novinger on Dec 7, 2008 7:53 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Til the bitter end

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

by dunkman on Dec 7, 2008 8:14 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Here's to NBA season.

Let’s go Orlando Magic!

Just kidding. We got this. Smash the Giants Sunday coupled with the Bucs beating the Falcons and we’re in good shape.

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

today

was a rough rough rough lose but if the defense plays the way they did today they beat the giants next week

by joey7289 on Dec 7, 2008 7:39 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

That's If...

Tony Turnover doesn’t show up.

~Texas Massacre 08~

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

agreed

but the steelers do have a better defense, and the fact that it’s in dallas where it won’t be 7 degrees, and on some crappy field will help

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

Maybe he got it out of his system?

Somebody shoulda given him a turtleneck at halftime.

George Teague did it all.

by Aaron Novinger on Dec 7, 2008 7:51 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

It wasn't the turnoverws that killed Dallas

it was his lack of accuracy (which accounted for at least one). The Steelers weren’t able to do too much off them, but missing open guys etc was the worst part.

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

by dunkman on Dec 7, 2008 8:15 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

He should have put the pinkie splint back on

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

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

The Giants looked like trash today.

They clinched today, regardless of what is said, they won’t be going at full blast. Either way, we’ll beat them handily.

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

they

are still playing for a bye, because believe me with how they played, they want a first round bye

by joey7289 on Dec 7, 2008 7:42 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

you and me both brother

I just got up and left all the other people at my party and started cleaning up. Plus, someone spilled dip spit on my new carpet. I don’t have much to say I guess.

I have noticed a new resurgence in Cowboy hating in 2007, which can only mean one thing- We're back.

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

That stuff is nasty

And leaves a nastier stain.

In-YOUR-endo

by accidental innuendo on Dec 7, 2008 7:44 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

We can still end the season 11-5, it's not over yet.

2 of the remaining 3 are in Texas Stadium to boot. LETS GO!

by DieSlowKeyshawn on Dec 7, 2008 7:42 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

He rocks!

I want a playmaking safety like that. He’s a ballhawk!!!!!

George Teague did it all.

by Aaron Novinger on Dec 7, 2008 7:44 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Clinton Portis and the Redskins just gave up 7 points

because of their own guard tackling Portis, HAHAHHAA

by DieSlowKeyshawn on Dec 7, 2008 7:43 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

come back for sure

What the French?! Toast!

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

Iggles showed today that the gints can be beat.

Romo needs to get back in rythym.

Falcons got beat, we are now the 6th sead i believe.

Bitter pill to swallow, but i am now convinced that dallas can play with the “best” of the AFC. Who knows, maybe we’ll meet pitt again in the SB.

Three games to go dallas, how bad do you want it?

by THEjarhead on Dec 7, 2008 7:44 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

they are using the giants of last year as inspiration

well the giants lost a tough game to the pats last game of the season it didnt mean much but they still didnt let it get to them..

what doesnt kill us makes us stronger

What the French?! Toast!

by thebigham on Dec 7, 2008 7:46 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

guys even if we make the playoffs

This was a “playoff” game that we once against – LOST.

by Barrett14 on Dec 7, 2008 7:45 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

We need to prove we can win THE big game!

by Barrett14 on Dec 7, 2008 7:46 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

We did.

for 3.75 quarters!

George Teague did it all.

by Aaron Novinger on Dec 7, 2008 7:54 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

It looks like Terrible Tony reared his ugly head again.

I take no pleasure in saying it, but I’ll repeat what I’ve said in the past. This team will never win a Super Bowl with Tony Romo at QB. He’ll put up nice numbers and good points, but he is not a champion.

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

I couldn't agree more

I think he’s a big number guy and it takes more than that to win…

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

How many playoff games did Peyton Manning lose before the Superbowl?

Six!

These are QB’s not pitchers.
The coaches should know that Romo is prone to Pick6’s towards the ends of games. They should’ve played for OT instead of putting him in that position.

George Teague did it all.

by Aaron Novinger on Dec 7, 2008 7:59 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I have painfully come to this conclusion as well

He is turnover prone and can’t seem to close out strong.

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

Ridiculous

but keep saying it. It adds entertainment value.

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

by dunkman on Dec 7, 2008 8:16 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

You gotta be kidding

Or maybe depressed about the game.

Romo has made this franchise a contender again.

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

by APerfectStar on Dec 7, 2008 11:31 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Tough Loss

It was a tough loss, but one person can’t take all of the blame. The defense we saw today was of Super Bowl quality and will keep us in all of the remaining regular season and playoff games. We will make the playoffs. When we do, no team will want to be playing us.

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

defense wins championships right?

this team just showed we now have that type of D…. the O will get back on track im not worried

What the French?! Toast!

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

Totally.

This Defense is getting better and better and better and better.

George Teague did it all.

by Aaron Novinger on Dec 7, 2008 7:56 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I thought defense played outstanding today

in a hostie environment and a cold windy day

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

secondary

didn’t play bad to that point in the 4th, and that’s because we took our foot off the pedal

by joey7289 on Dec 7, 2008 8:29 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

dallas controlls there own destiny here...

thats not a bad position to be in with 3 games left……..they own the 6th seed now..so its in there hands now no need to worry about the other teams…..just go out and take care of bizz and there in

by canty99 on Dec 7, 2008 7:48 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

and

if tampa loses tomorrow night and we somehow find a way to tie them in the wild card, we own the tie breaker

by joey7289 on Dec 7, 2008 7:51 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

now alot understand why i wanted the giants to win

that last game in philly could decide who gets in…if philly beats clev and wash there going to be trouble

by canty99 on Dec 7, 2008 7:50 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

ding ding ding

and it seems very likely that they will do exactly that

""If they'd have told me you can make the team but you've got to shine the shoes, I'd have been there shining shoes." -Bradley

by ab03 on Dec 7, 2008 7:51 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

+1

Didn’t understand those that wanted to see NYG lose today. Made no sense.

by Chris Hanes on Dec 7, 2008 7:53 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

????

but if philly wins there in and were out…thats the point….

by canty99 on Dec 7, 2008 8:24 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

playoff games we have won!

giants at new york with that bootleg to witten to get in postition for game winning FG-2006
colts win28-14 i think when they were 9-0
giants game last year at home and away
that stretch of games last year where we won 3 in a row against 2 nfc east teams i think
come on guys help me out

What the French?! Toast!

by thebigham on Dec 7, 2008 7:52 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

1 more thing

dallas will beat the giants..no doubt in my mind…i see that last game as the first rd of the playoffs…i can feel it…

by canty99 on Dec 7, 2008 7:53 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

i don't know

i still think that ugly philly team will show up one more time this year…i mean they did pull mcnabb like three weeks ago, just a feeling

by joey7289 on Dec 7, 2008 7:54 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

jesus i hope you're right.

I don’t want to give up yet, but I guess as they say, my faith is being “tested”

I have noticed a new resurgence in Cowboy hating in 2007, which can only mean one thing- We're back.

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

either way

i think we’re the better team, and yes it scares me in philly, i just don’t see them winning one of those next two, isn’t there game against washington in washington

by joey7289 on Dec 7, 2008 7:56 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

yes

wash has been struggling though

by canty99 on Dec 7, 2008 7:57 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

but

it’s a division game…they always play each other tough

by joey7289 on Dec 7, 2008 7:57 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

No doubt here either.

Eli will take many hits.
Demarcus see Eli.
Demarcus sack Eli.

George Teague did it all.

by Aaron Novinger on Dec 7, 2008 8:03 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

the game

he steelers played a better game, not by doing better things, but by not doing the bad things.

Romo and witten made mistakes, big ben didnt, thats what it came down to

both defenses played phenomally, gotta say the boys had more push on the line though.
But the steelers are the more disciplined team, and unless the cowboys get more disciplined on offense they arent going anywhere

by jkyu2006 on Dec 7, 2008 7:55 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

I'm sick of this Romo love, have you guys (and by you guys I mean the Romo defenders) considered

That they have lost 3 close games because Romo blew it down the stretch? I may give him a break in the Cardinals game because he was injured but so was Byron Leftwich at Marshall…..

Stats are meaningless if you CANNOT win! He cannot perform under pressure and it’s cost the Cowboys dearly. You’re just defending him for the sake of defending him.

He has the highest QB rating, yay!!! Does it matter today? NO! He threw 2 INTs that led to 10 Steelers points and the last one lost them the game. When something is consistent then point it out. He had 4 turnovers of the 5 from Dallas.

From the screw up against the Lions to the fumble in Seattle to the INT against the Giants (although Mr. Crayton certainly helped) to the picks against the Eagles last year to the INT against the Redskins to the pick 6 against the Steelers.

Only the Redskins game was not in December or January, it was in September 2008.

He has shown himself to be un-clutch. The dude is still young and he can fix that and become the next Peyton Manning. Romo is a great QB but when it comes down to winning a game in the final seconds he is not there yet…..he ends up winning the game for the other team.

With that rant done, he is not the sole reason they lost. I can point to the defense falling apart after a goal line stand. I can point to special teams failing them when Santonio Holmes had a big punt return. I can point to Wade Phillips being head coach (zing!).

One day Romo will get off the funk and win a big one but it is not going to happen until he stops trying to be the hero and take it one play at a time.

Seattle, the world's worst sports city.

by SSreporters on Dec 7, 2008 7:56 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

people

kind of need to look at romo as a third year pro, he’s only been starting for that amount of time, how many playoff games did peyton manning win in his first three years?

by joey7289 on Dec 7, 2008 7:57 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

i am not happy either with romo today however

if his recievers would not give up on routes he would have not thrown 3 piks….witten and t.o. deseve some blame as well

by canty99 on Dec 7, 2008 7:58 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

he would have thrown at least one pick

the fade route to TO

""If they'd have told me you can make the team but you've got to shine the shoes, I'd have been there shining shoes." -Bradley

by ab03 on Dec 7, 2008 7:59 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Dude that's what I just said in that rant.

Seattle, the world's worst sports city.

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

hahaha

mah bad dude

by joey7289 on Dec 7, 2008 8:01 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

byron leftwich at marshall

LOST that game

""If they'd have told me you can make the team but you've got to shine the shoes, I'd have been there shining shoes." -Bradley

by ab03 on Dec 7, 2008 7:58 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

and it was a leg injury

not his throwing hand

""If they'd have told me you can make the team but you've got to shine the shoes, I'd have been there shining shoes." -Bradley

by ab03 on Dec 7, 2008 8:00 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

what about...

the giants game in 06 in the snow when he kept his cool and made the game winning play to get them in field position.. or buffalo 07 when he didnt let everything get them and made to drives to win the game.. or the colts game when he sustained a drive to keep the clock moving and win the game

What the French?! Toast!

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

Which was actually helped by JJ's long run

Seattle, the world's worst sports city.

by SSreporters on Dec 7, 2008 8:01 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I agree.

Really, really dumb play call.

George Teague did it all.

by Aaron Novinger on Dec 7, 2008 8:10 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I dont put that Seattle loss on Romo

Even if we made the fieldgoal, I had no confidence we’d stop Seattle in the last two minutes with our defense.

I just never liked the game plan from the outset of that game, but Romo wasn’t sharp when her did throw the ball, especially in the first half.

by Deke on Dec 7, 2008 8:11 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Question?

Do they have anyone else you would rather have playing on the field this year?

Do you want them to draft a QB to replace him?

by Chris Hanes on Dec 7, 2008 7:58 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I think that's part of the problem. Obviously he is the best QB on the roster

But they seemed to think Romo would never get injured. You have to have a serviceable backup…

Seattle, the world's worst sports city.

by SSreporters on Dec 7, 2008 8:00 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Your rant...

sounds like you don’t want him at QB at all. Do you want them to draft someone late as a backup or someone early to push for Romo’s job?

I really don’t see them looking for a replacement. That’s just crazy with the contract he’s got.

by Chris Hanes on Dec 7, 2008 8:03 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

It sounds like that......but my rant is about

“Romo could be league MVP.”

He should be the QB, but everyone forgets how easily Romo screws one up in the clutch. This was a Super Bowl Contender remember? Elite QBs win close games, you cannot put him in the elite and say he is Captain Fantastic.

Romo the QB is not ready to lead a Super Bowl, give it some time before you can go ga-ga. Last year they were 13-3 but couldn’t win the close game in the playoffs. The man has the potential to be a legend but until he wins a December/January game can go all John Elway on us then he is nothing more than a talented, great, yet not clutch QB.

As you guys said, Manning took a while and he’s a champion, but realize Romo is not there yet.

Seattle, the world's worst sports city.

by SSreporters on Dec 7, 2008 8:09 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Oh please.

What alternative do you have in mind?
No QB in the NFL is consistent week-to-week, especially against the most superduperest defense in the league.
Matt Cassel was hot.
Donovan was not.

Now, they’ve switched.
QB’s are just part of the team. They need their guys to run precise routes and turn their heads around.

George Teague did it all.

by Aaron Novinger on Dec 7, 2008 8:06 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

The alternative is wait and see.....

Seattle, the world's worst sports city.

by SSreporters on Dec 7, 2008 8:10 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

He's won plenty in the clutch

But no, he’s not going to great every game. Sorry to burst your bubble, but no QB is. Not Staubach, not Aikman, not P Manning. They all have off days.

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

by dunkman on Dec 7, 2008 8:18 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Romo and his supporters

I don’t think people are calling him the next Joe Montana or putting him in the HOF but he does give us the best chance to win and it’s very irritating hearing fans bitch about him after seeing what an offense without him looks like for 3 weeks this season.

by Chris Hanes on Dec 7, 2008 8:21 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

if you told me the cowboys would lose by a TD to the steelers on the road...

i wouldn’t have felt bad. the steelers are a good team, and pittsburgh is a hard place to get a win.

it’s the way that they lost. up 13-3, the defense stifling the steelers. and then… a series of miscues and it all comes apart. romo looks skittish. the normally reliable jason witten stops making plays. it was a hard way to lose.

by g8tgod on Dec 7, 2008 7:56 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

i cant wait

to watch choice with barber, that’s gonna be fun

by joey7289 on Dec 7, 2008 8:02 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, hopefully with playoff hopes still alive.

Won’t be very fun watching our eliminated team.

by DieSlowKeyshawn on Dec 7, 2008 8:09 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Barber's injury may be pretty serious.

Guess it’s affecting other parts of his leg.

George Teague did it all.

by Aaron Novinger on Dec 7, 2008 8:09 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

where

did you hear that?

by joey7289 on Dec 7, 2008 8:10 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Aikman and Buck were talking about it.

They said Jerry Jones talked to Barber and he (Barber) told Jerry he wouldn’t make the trip because the toe is causing other problems in his leg.
I think it was in the 2nd Qtr. Buck brought it up.

George Teague did it all.

by Aaron Novinger on Dec 7, 2008 8:13 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

ok

yeah i know what your talking about

by joey7289 on Dec 7, 2008 8:13 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

if the D keeps up its great play

bad eli will come out for sure hopefully romo can get things together

What the French?! Toast!

by thebigham on Dec 7, 2008 8:03 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

For sure, bigham

George Teague did it all.

by Aaron Novinger on Dec 7, 2008 8:13 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Wouldn't Matter...

This team lacks the playmaking ability to make INTs when they pressure the QB.

~Texas Massacre 08~

by TheHeat on Dec 7, 2008 8:22 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

so....

apparently we are now ahead of the falcons even with the loss. i know the conference records for both teams are even now. i was wondering if anyone could tell me the next tiebreaker, which is currently giving us the edge?

In reference to how good the Steelers have been in their history: "No one is even close to them."- Steal Home

by hinduplaya on Dec 7, 2008 8:05 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

so what was the injury tally?

any permaments?

What the French?! Toast!

by thebigham on Dec 7, 2008 8:06 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

agreed

the one play he just got pushed by woodley, he looked so soft

by joey7289 on Dec 7, 2008 8:08 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Would rather see him at center and Gurode at guard

if he has to start, but doubt Garrett will make that switch.

George Teague did it all.

by Aaron Novinger on Dec 7, 2008 8:16 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

We tried Gurode at guard sometime ago

and he sucked at it. It probably stunted his development.

by quincyyyyy on Dec 7, 2008 8:23 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

He's my least favorite on the line.

Would like to see some development behind him this offseason.

George Teague did it all.

by Aaron Novinger on Dec 7, 2008 8:25 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

He just frustrates me

with his shotgun snaps and sometimes I think he pays zero attention to the playclock.

George Teague did it all.

by Aaron Novinger on Dec 7, 2008 8:28 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

his snaps are good this year.

but his snaps aren’t that big of a deal. People make too much of it. It’s like saying we should get rid of Folk because he doesn’t get touchbacks. Give me a break.

by quincyyyyy on Dec 7, 2008 8:31 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

You don't think they affect the QB's timing?

Anybody can see that.

George Teague did it all.

by Aaron Novinger on Dec 7, 2008 8:40 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I thought he mainly played Guard in college.

That’s why BP wanted to draft him.

George Teague did it all.

by Aaron Novinger on Dec 7, 2008 8:29 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Maybe.

BP moved him to Center then? I remember hearing back then that he wasn’t playing with much passion in BP’s eyes, while at Guard.

George Teague did it all.

by Aaron Novinger on Dec 7, 2008 8:39 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Couple of things:

1) If Pitt won the toss and elected to defer that meant they had the choice of kick or receive in the second half which gave Dallas the choice of which goal to defend. Why would Dallas choose to go against the wind in the 4th quarter? Stupid choice.

2) That timeout they had to use on offense there late really hurt when it ended up they could have used that to get a punt return and one last chance on offense (although small chance).

by Chris Hanes on Dec 7, 2008 8:08 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

no no

you choose to defer meaning you pick the side you defend you dont pick again at half time

What the French?! Toast!

by thebigham on Dec 7, 2008 8:09 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Yes you do

when you defer the person who loses the toss gets the choice of receive or kick and the winner gets the choice of goal to defend. In the second half the winner of the toss gets choice of receive or kick and the loser gets choice of goal to defend.

by Chris Hanes on Dec 7, 2008 8:12 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

no you dont

why would you ever ever ever get to choose if you want to receive at half time

What the French?! Toast!

by thebigham on Dec 7, 2008 8:13 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I can't believe you're saying that

That’s why you defer. You won the toss and you have deferred your choice until the second half.

I’m an official and done a bazillion coin tosses.

Trust me, that’s how it goes.

by Chris Hanes on Dec 7, 2008 8:15 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

So...

If it’s in the game…it’s in the game.

Except for coin tosses.

by Chris Hanes on Dec 7, 2008 8:17 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

So the question remains...

Why would Dallas choose to go against the wind in the 4th quarter. Stupid choice.

by Chris Hanes on Dec 7, 2008 8:17 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

It has been a horrible year for injuries

The worst in recent memory. How many of our starters are on IR? Williams, Kosier, Watkins, McBriar? Felix is on IR. Many other players dinged up? It has been a rough year in the health department.

I am heartbroken by this loss. We might still get into the playoffs, yes, but I honestly don’t think we win the next 3. I don’t see the Giants losing 2 in a row first of all. And I don’t see us bouncing back really well from this loss. And really, with all of our injuries, I don’t see us going far if we go get in.

I have said for 2 years that I consider Romo a great QB when he is hot, but that he is inconsistent, turnover prone, and fades down the stretch. I do not believe he is a championship caliber QB. But, I would truly love to be proven wrong.

by Philosopher on Dec 7, 2008 8:12 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

did you

watch the giants today?

by joey7289 on Dec 7, 2008 8:13 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Yes I did

I have watched them all year. That is why I don’t see them playing bad 2 games in a row. They are one team that is the complete and real deal. Talented and disciplined in all areas of the game. They have no real weaknesses.

Did you watch the Cowboys today? They lost also.

by Philosopher on Dec 7, 2008 8:16 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

once again did you watch them today

because they were the opposite of what you said, and got beat at home non less, they should have got shut out, say what you want about plax but they are going to miss him

by joey7289 on Dec 7, 2008 8:17 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I counted atleast six drops by the giants receivers today

They were 11-1, they were due for a stinker

by Deke on Dec 7, 2008 8:19 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

yes

but at home, come on, and you think on the road they’ll play any better, some of those drops i could have caught, i’m not impressed with their receivers without plax

by joey7289 on Dec 7, 2008 8:20 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I think they’ll have an easier time catching passes in Dallas than they did in the Meadowlands.

Crowd noise is not going to do what the wind and cold did to them today.

by Phildo on Dec 7, 2008 8:44 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I take great issue with this:
Talented and disciplined in all areas of the game.

They have a bunch of 2nd and 3rd receivers, no real number 1. Their QB is blah. So I would say their weakness is their passing game.

by quincyyyyy on Dec 7, 2008 8:18 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

and

pass defense, mcnabb looked like garbage today and they won, a decent romo and we kill them.

by joey7289 on Dec 7, 2008 8:18 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

We will destroy them.

No way Dallas lets the Gmen sweep em.

George Teague did it all.

by Aaron Novinger on Dec 7, 2008 8:20 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Neither is 11-3

George Teague did it all.

by Aaron Novinger on Dec 7, 2008 8:22 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

11-1 is no mirage either

and that was our record in ’07 come december

by quincyyyyy on Dec 7, 2008 8:22 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Yup.

It’s all about momentum.
We saw that in the game today.

George Teague did it all.

by Aaron Novinger on Dec 7, 2008 8:24 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Oh, yes it was

lucky to beat both Detroit and Buffalo, Dallas was a 10-6 team at best last year

by Deke on Dec 7, 2008 8:24 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

They also lost 2 games by under a TD.

So, you can say it the other way around too.
A few more FGs and they’d have been 15-1 with a loss to Wash. from resting their starters.

George Teague did it all.

by Aaron Novinger on Dec 7, 2008 8:27 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Yup

they coulda lost to Cincy.
We would beat em the first time if we scored 30+ points.

George Teague did it all.

by Aaron Novinger on Dec 7, 2008 8:30 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Oh and also

Cory Proctor needs to go as soon as the season is over.

by Philosopher on Dec 7, 2008 8:17 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Why is Free and McQ not an option?

I really hope they give them some reps at LG if Holland can’t go.

George Teague did it all.

by Aaron Novinger on Dec 7, 2008 8:19 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

i wish that would help

but if free and mcq can’t get into the game at LG because they can’t beat out proctor, we definitely don’t want to see them out there.

by g8tgod on Dec 7, 2008 8:20 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

McQ doesn't get good leaverage as a guard

he is a tackle. And I never seen Free play anything other than tackle, so I don’t know how he would play as guard.

by quincyyyyy on Dec 7, 2008 8:20 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Especially in a night game.

He’s at his best with Madden calling the game.

George Teague did it all.

by Aaron Novinger on Dec 7, 2008 8:23 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

dallas wins next week at home

no doubt about it…..dallas controlls there own destiny …no excuses now

by canty99 on Dec 7, 2008 8:26 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Dallas won't lose again until week 6 of next year.

Wouldn’t that be cool?

George Teague did it all.

by Aaron Novinger on Dec 7, 2008 8:31 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

yes

yes it would haha

by joey7289 on Dec 7, 2008 8:32 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

On a bright note, Baltimore is kicking the shizzle out of the skins at the moment ... 14-0...the Ravens

D. line is destroying the skins O. line – it’s amazing how quickly after the ball is snapped, that all the Ravens are hanging around back there with Campbell – bad news is we play those bastards in a couple of weeks

by Loozeeana_Cowboy on Dec 7, 2008 8:33 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

good news is..

the giants destroyed them but the ravens destroyed the eagles on the giants just lost to.. wait where was i going with that

What the French?! Toast!

by thebigham on Dec 7, 2008 8:34 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

I had a dream last night we won the superbowl. It was amazing.

I was only 10 in 1995 so I don’t remember that one. I can’t wait to experience it.

by Barrett14 on Dec 7, 2008 8:34 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

It was actually really boring in the 2nd half

until Larry Brown grabbed his 2 ducks.

Troy & Co. barely saw the field because of Bettis.

George Teague did it all.

by Aaron Novinger on Dec 7, 2008 8:36 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I guess...

It was some big, boring guy.

George Teague did it all.

by Aaron Novinger on Dec 7, 2008 9:44 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

The Final Line:

2 3rd down penalties & 2 Santonio Holmes plays loss the game for an otherwise outstanding effort from the defense today.

I truly expected the offense to help out more. Why can’t we use our WRs more in big games like this? Are they not getting open? Does the playcalling limit their intermediate passing? It’s so annoying. I can only imagine how T.O., Crayton, and Roy feel.

BTW: Happy B-day T.O.! At least you got our lone TD!

George Teague did it all.

by Aaron Novinger on Dec 7, 2008 8:35 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

If only

Tashard could have scored on that long catch & run.

George Teague did it all.

by Aaron Novinger on Dec 7, 2008 8:42 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Barber...

Was missed in the 4th Qtr tho, He would have definitely killed the clock.

~Texas Massacre 08~

by TheHeat on Dec 7, 2008 8:43 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

our wr run sht routes..very simple

they play strret ball way to often it seems to me..against pitt that will not work….they need to move t.o. around alot more also

by canty99 on Dec 7, 2008 8:37 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Yeah

they think by giving him a pitch outta the backfield, that it’s enough to keep him involved.

Is 10 catches for one of our WRs an impossibility anymore? Gosh.

George Teague did it all.

by Aaron Novinger on Dec 7, 2008 8:43 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I Blame Romo's Mistakes On...

Terry, he was at the game right? I bet he was wearing a pink Romo jersey and that must have distracted Romo into those INTs.

~Texas Massacre 08~

by TheHeat on Dec 7, 2008 8:42 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Yes he did.

We have NO return threat on KOs. How terrible they are. When’s Miles come back?

George Teague did it all.

by Aaron Novinger on Dec 7, 2008 8:52 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

+1

~Texas Massacre 08~

by TheHeat on Dec 7, 2008 8:53 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

the very first kickoff to start the game...i remember thinking he looked like he was running in slow

motion – i know he has to be fast in order to keep up with those WR’s, but it was like he was jogging up into the pile

by Loozeeana_Cowboy on Dec 7, 2008 8:53 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

And they sure don't like him around the league.

Everyone talks mad smack to him.

George Teague did it all.

by Aaron Novinger on Dec 7, 2008 8:55 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I was saying that all game

He just looked bad. He tries to do too much and doesn’t even focus on catching the ball. Speed isn’t everything. I’d rather have Stanback. Although I’d much rather have Felix than all of them but we aren’t that fortunate this season.

by witten82 on Dec 7, 2008 8:55 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Pacman has lost his return mojo

He stinks. Don’t want to see him back there next week. (which means he probably will be)

But he did play well at CB.

Newman and Pacman at starting CB’s, Scandrick the slot, and Jenkins as #4. Move Henry to FS and Hamlin to SS.

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

by APerfectStar on Dec 7, 2008 11:48 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I love me some Romo

But, once again, this loss falls on his shoulders. I don’t care what his rating is, stats don’t mean squat if you can’t win the big one. Our receivers did do some boneheaded things but I watched him zoom the ball to everyone except who he was supposed to. Everyone stepped up in this game except him. Four turnovers? That sounds like a Drew Bledsoe game to me. It was obvious that Witten was playing through some pain while Tony ran around with that aw shucks grin on his face.
Now don’t get me wrong, he can be a great QB, but so far he hasn’t been when he needed it most. He needs competition at the QB spot!

by Mr. Patrick on Dec 7, 2008 8:59 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Hmmm...Jerry Jones Quote About Barber

He said Barber could have played the game, but chose not to. He said his injury was not any worse than originally diagnosed.

Either there was a major breakdown in communication, or else Jerry just threw his $40M running back under the bus.

by kindablue on Dec 7, 2008 9:01 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

That's not what he said.

He said Barber told him there were other problems with his leg caused by the toe injury.

Does anybody get that Barry Sanders feeling with Barber?

George Teague did it all.

by Aaron Novinger on Dec 7, 2008 9:03 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

That Is Absolutely What He Said

Assuming Hitzges faithfully represented his quote, which I have no reason to doubt.

by kindablue on Dec 7, 2008 9:08 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

What!!!!! Who the bleep is Jerry Jones to tell which player can play and which player cant

That was an absolute dumb comment by Jerry Jones. If Barber cant play, he cant play. I wouldn’t question his heart and toughness. There are plenty of other players on this team jerry could start with on that subject of Heart and toughness, not Barber.

by Deke on Dec 7, 2008 9:05 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I think you got it backwards.

Barber told HIM he couldn’t play. That’s just Barber: the consummate professional. Any team player would do so if they do they would do more harm than help.

George Teague did it all.

by Aaron Novinger on Dec 7, 2008 9:08 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Am I missing something, DId I not say that

If Jerry said Barber could play, he’s throwing barber under the bus, If Barber said he couldn’t go today, then he couldn’t go. Jerry seems to be sayign that in his opinion, Barber should of played and that Barbers injury wasn’t that serious, Is jerry a doctor??

by Deke on Dec 7, 2008 9:12 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Oh

I see what your saying. Think JJ was just disappointed in Barber’s decision.

George Teague did it all.

by Aaron Novinger on Dec 7, 2008 9:15 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Live by Romo, Die by Romo

by thirdcoastnole on Dec 7, 2008 9:03 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

I'm down with that.

I’ll stick cuss him out on tv though in situations like today’s, even though the picks weren’t all his fault.

Boy shoulda been wearing layers!!!

George Teague did it all.

by Aaron Novinger on Dec 7, 2008 9:06 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

We snatched defeat from the jaws of victory.

The Cowboys controlled their own destiny going into this game, and that was not an impressive way to show that they are ready to seize it. That loss doesn’t kill them, but now they truly need to win out. I just don’t think this team has it in them, and that starts at the top.

by Baked Potato Soup on Dec 7, 2008 9:07 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

that kind of falls in line with that comment i made earlier about how the Cowboys have all the tools, but

don’t seem to have the mental side of things in place…whether the mental side means heart, or discipline, or killer instinct, etc….it sure makes you wonder

by Loozeeana_Cowboy on Dec 7, 2008 9:11 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

It is nothing of those characteristics.

If anything, the talent on this team is effective because of their heart.

Coaching is the killer. And I’m not talking about Wade. Garrett is lucky he’s young and developing, or else he’d be outta here next year. Jerry’s weapons are not being properly used—or used at all for that matter.

George Teague did it all.

by Aaron Novinger on Dec 7, 2008 9:14 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I Would Be Looking for a New Head Coach Next Year

As well as new coordinators next year. This team was way too much talent to be throwing away games like we’ve done this year. It’s a disgrace.

Jason Garrett is supposed to be a hot-shot offensive coordinator, but he has no balance or imagination. He runs Barber into the ground, didn’t utilize Felix enough when he was healthy, and good heavens, he’s been sitting Tashard Choice on the bench all year and look how great he played against a great defense. He’s always sending his wide receivers deep, and the tight ends down the seam. Defensive coordinators don’t even have to think when playing us—we’re so predictable. From what I’ve seen, you can kick him to the curb and replace him with a generic offensive mind and do better than what we’re doing now. Garrett must go.

Brian Stewart is completely in over his head. Guys running around lost in the secondary, too many men on the field twice this year in critical situations, it’s a joke.

And while we’re at it, better special teams coaching. Wade has a history of treating special teams as an afterthought, and it’s biting us in the rear again.

Too much talent being squandered on this team.

by kindablue on Dec 7, 2008 9:26 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, I seriously question how good Garrett actually is.

I think most of the praise he got last year should have been spent on Sparano. Sparano made Garrett look good. Without Sparano, Garrett looks mediocre.

Why Bruce Read still has a job is beyond my ability to fathom.

by Philosopher on Dec 7, 2008 9:30 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Bruce Reed should go back to Dance Fever.

With that pornstar mustache and all.

George Teague did it all.

by Aaron Novinger on Dec 7, 2008 9:31 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Are you in my head?

Couldn’t have said it better myself
except
Garrett will continue on because he’s still a developing coordinator.
Would love to have Wade at DC, but that’s not an option I’m sure.

George Teague did it all.

by Aaron Novinger on Dec 7, 2008 9:30 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

If the cowboy dont make the playoffs

 wade is gone the next day after the season, garrett will be named headcoach, Norv Turner will be the offensive coordinator, Joe Avezzano will be the special teams coach and Dom Capers defensive coordinator. That’s my quess

by Deke on Dec 7, 2008 9:40 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I don't see Garrett giving up playcalling duties.

That would be a cool coaching staff though.
Capers doesn’t bring the heat as much as Wade does.

George Teague did it all.

by Aaron Novinger on Dec 7, 2008 9:43 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I think Garrett could learn alot from Norv Turner

They could work together and come up with a game plan. I think Turer is one of these best playcallers in the NFL, just not a good headcoach. I also like the Offensive coordinator up in the booth, not on the sideline where you get a better feel for the game by seeing the whole field and how the defense is lining up.

by Deke on Dec 7, 2008 9:50 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Wasn't it Ernie Zampese

who used to playcall up in the booth, chainsmoking and playing with Bics? That was cool.

Good points—Guess that means you’re banking on Spanos switching up coaching staffs again.

George Teague did it all.

by Aaron Novinger on Dec 7, 2008 10:02 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

That Coaching Staff

Would not be bad. Turner is a good game-day offensive play caller, and Capers would be fantastic as our DC. I think you or I could be a better special teams coach than Read. As long as Garrett doesn’t interfere with the offensive playcalling too much, we could do some great things.

by kindablue on Dec 7, 2008 9:43 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

special team strikes again

it was the kick returns that cilled the Cowboys’ chanceds.

by Joey2zs on Dec 7, 2008 9:27 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Cowboys can still get in at 10-6.

As long as the Cowboys beat the Giants and Eagles, and the Falcons lose one more game, the Cowboys are in. How bad do they want it?

by Baked Potato Soup on Dec 7, 2008 9:28 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

JJ on MBIII

“He surprised me that he’s not here playing,” Jerry said in the locker room. “That surprises me.”

Was the injury, a dislocated right pinkie toe, worse than originally diagnosed?

“No, it is not,” Jerry said. “It is not. He can play with that injured toe. He can play with the soreness, combination of those things. I see nothing that would have led us to believe that he couldn’t.”

Tashard Choice said he knew after a Monday conversation with Barber that he’d start against the Steelers. That information apparently didn’t get passed on to the owner until minutes before the team took off for Pittsburgh.

by 082288 on Dec 7, 2008 9:32 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

I wanted to see Tashard start anyways.

He got me 15 FF points to boot! I benched Marshawn for him. Pat my back.

George Teague did it all.

by Aaron Novinger on Dec 7, 2008 9:39 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Lol, he got me 20 points.

I’d much rather see the boys win, but I dominated my opponent in round 1 of the playoffs. Choice out performed LT by 5 points. What’d he have 175 total yards? BEAST!

by DieSlowKeyshawn on Dec 7, 2008 9:55 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

+1

Jerry was nuts to say that. Maybe is was a communications breakdown, but going public like that is inexcusable.

by kindablue on Dec 7, 2008 9:40 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

+1 as much as I dislike Jerry

I have to say that is not like him to throw a player under the bus like that

by 082288 on Dec 7, 2008 9:42 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Toughest reg season loss since 14-13 to Skins in '05

Just like in that game, our defense controlled the game, but the rug was pulled out from under us at the end. Too many mistakes, to many turnovers. There are so many tough things about this loss, it’s hard to grasp them all. If we pull out this win, we carry a five-game winning streak back home to face a reeling Giants squad, knowing we can win a tough game against the best the league has to offer. With the loss, we reinforce all the junk talk about December swoons, Romo chokes, ad nauseum, and we can’t continue to build on the confidence we’ve re-established over the last month. The other tough thing to swallow is that our players sustained a ton of damage today (was there a single player on our roster that wasn’t rolling around on the turf in pain today?) and we don’t have anything to show for it. That’s brutal.

Tashard Choice played brilliantly today (though not getting 7 after his 50-yard RAC would prove costly), but not having a back like MB3 who could eat the clock with the lead at the end really hurt. We needed to impose our will with the big O-line in the 4th quarter like we did against Washington, but didn’t have our money back who can do that. Garrett’s play calling the 4th quarter was classic “play-not-to-lose” material — conservative, unimaginative, and ultimately just what the Steelers needed to steal the game.

I guess there’s no stopping the Romo haters from doing their thing, but the bottom line is that he’s a risk-taking quarterback who generally makes more plays for you than he costs you. Today was clearly not his day. The TD pass to Owens could have easily been a pick, but he gave TO the chance to make a play and Owens did. He also threw a ton of awful balls, mostly under heavy pressure, and a QB with lesser ability would have spent most of the day on his back. He’s won quite a few games for us with high-risk plays (how about the shuffle pass to Austin against the Skins?), and like Favre, you just have to accept that he’s going to have a 4 INT game now and again. Like with the Wade Phillips issue, unless someone has a better alternative, it’s a pointless discussion, IMO.

I feel better after getting all that out. On to the Giants and, hopefully, better days…

by Kevdog on Dec 7, 2008 9:45 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

If that is the case

then that is reason enough to relieve these coaches of their jobs.

i would love to hear someone ask wade this question in his post game report.

even better I would love to hear the answer

by oneforthethumb on Dec 7, 2008 9:45 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

injuries

alot of players were injured in this game
i wonder what their status is but most of them eventually came back

also i wonder if holland is ok cuz we’re not winning any games with procter in
choice is a beast and we need to use him more
and i swear i saw crayton open a couple of times but romo didn’t look his way
we have no choice now but to move on and win the next 3
atleast the skins r shizzing it up right now
i hope they lose

Superbowl or Bust?

by MrMinority on Dec 7, 2008 9:55 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

I saw Crayton too.

I think Garrett tells Romo that WRs are always last resorts. Either that, or our QBs peripheral vision was frozen.
Speaking of vision—what is up with Newman’s blurred vision? Concussion?

George Teague did it all.

by Aaron Novinger on Dec 7, 2008 10:06 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Man... this Ravens defense is TOUGH!

thankfully their offense is horrid. Sounds familiar.

by DieSlowKeyshawn on Dec 7, 2008 9:58 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Baltimore

Has scored 4 more points than the Cowboys this season…and given up 80 fewer.

by Kevdog on Dec 7, 2008 10:36 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Is there a more dated-looking uniform in the league

than the Redskins? Hello, 1972. They are just painful to look at. Buffalo is the only team that’s worse, IMO, but not by much.

by Kevdog on Dec 7, 2008 10:08 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

both those people could have been Garrett

that is why you don’t pass up a head coaching opportunity.

by quincyyyyy on Dec 7, 2008 10:08 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Hey Terry....blame this loss on your boy Romo...

I didn’t see the game, but from what I heard he was horrible for most of it. Lack of a running game and bad defense was part of it in the 4th quarter…..Hello offseason….

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

by Boyzfan94 on Dec 7, 2008 10:09 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Irony is fun

I just noticed that your signature says “Don’t ever, ever give up!!”

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

LOL

George Teague did it all.

by Aaron Novinger on Dec 7, 2008 10:13 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Hmm, not sure why that post was erased

I was just pointing out that this guy said the season was over after the Midgets loss, only to jump back on the bandwagon after Dallas reeled off 3 straight wins.

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

by APerfectStar on Dec 8, 2008 12:38 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

well I'm changing it because we are done...

start thinking about the offseason because it’s closer than you think

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

by Boyzfan94 on Dec 7, 2008 10:20 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Not yet.

I think the Cowboys are in as long as they beat the Giants and Eagles. Tall order, but definitely possible.

by Baked Potato Soup on Dec 7, 2008 11:10 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Guess you didn't see the game.

Romo was off, but he didn’t get much help from routerunners.

Boyz— you should have seen the defense today. They were so awesome. Burnett was blastin people. Bradie was all over. Ben was running for his life. It’s just the secondary that hurts the front 7 at times. But goalline stands are what football is all about.

George Teague did it all.

by Aaron Novinger on Dec 7, 2008 10:12 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

lack of a running game?

Did you know Choice was nearly the first RB to have 100 yards rushing on the Steelers and had 175 total yards?

How many games have you SEEN this year? Every week it’s “I didn’t see the game, BUT”

by DieSlowKeyshawn on Dec 7, 2008 10:13 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

The point is...

Tashard can play. And that he can play against a defense like that shows some moxie. Pretty good in blitz pickup too.

We’ll have a nice 3 headed monster next year with him, MB3, and Felix. Just need an OC who knows how to use them.

George Teague did it all.

by Aaron Novinger on Dec 7, 2008 10:20 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Big, I know what you are saying, but I could care less about next year

This season is all that matters. If we lose next week we will all be talking about next year.

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

by Boyzfan94 on Dec 7, 2008 10:24 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Oh definitely

I’ve just been screaming for the backup RBs to get more carries, and it’s a shame that it takes a Barber injury for it to happen.

George Teague did it all.

by Aaron Novinger on Dec 7, 2008 10:38 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Hit the over (33.5) In the SNF Game!

Ah, an extra $200 will help my depression from today’s game!

by DieSlowKeyshawn on Dec 7, 2008 10:15 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

TD Ravens

Skins and their 70s Sears-inspred uniforms are cooked.

by Kevdog on Dec 7, 2008 10:15 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Just for fun

They should try pants made of velour.

by Kevdog on Dec 7, 2008 10:19 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

What's up with Courtney Brown being inactive?

There are like no safeties on this team. When KD went out, they had nobody left. Finally, Henry was gonna get a little play time at safety.

And, does this team this year have the record for most 12 men on the field penalties? The over/under’s gotta be 2.5. I blame Stewart.

George Teague did it all.

by Aaron Novinger on Dec 7, 2008 10:16 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

wow

mason was wide open. even a poor throw was still caught

by 082288 on Dec 7, 2008 10:16 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

wish I can watch the game

my gf has the remote and insists on watching this britney spears thing…AGAIN!

George Teague did it all.

by Aaron Novinger on Dec 7, 2008 10:22 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

dieslow - you were reading my mind on that one - i actually didn't know that big ass moose had gotten

himself injured….I was just fixing to post this when your post popped up:

“One thing i’m looking forward to / hoping for: With it looking like our D. is somewhat revitalized as of late, I sincerely hope I get to watch them smear Brandon J. all over the field – can’t stand that smarta$$”

by Loozeeana_Cowboy on Dec 7, 2008 10:25 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

from ESPN FF
Jacobs’ knee injury appears not to be too serious, the Associated Press reports.
Spin: “It hopefully is not going to be anything big,” head coach Tom Coughlin said, speaking of Jacobs’ injury. Jacobs’ status for Week 15 is uncertain at this moment, although Giants fans can at least breath a sigh of relief, as it doesn’t look like his postseason availability is in any doubt.

George Teague did it all.

by Aaron Novinger on Dec 7, 2008 10:27 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Bigrigga31

You not missing anything. Balt just picked off the Skins

by 082288 on Dec 7, 2008 10:24 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Game over

Ed Reed being Ed Reed seals it.

by Kevdog on Dec 7, 2008 10:24 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Madden actually makes a very good point about the cowboys.

3 tough games coming up, if you don’t beat these tough teams, well you shouldn’t be in the playoffs to begin with. One of the smartest things I’ve heard out of his mouth.

by DieSlowKeyshawn on Dec 7, 2008 10:26 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

This from ESPN on Jacobs

News: Jacobs’ knee injury appears not to be too serious, the Associated Press reports.
Spin: “It hopefully is not going to be anything big,” head coach Tom Coughlin said, speaking of Jacobs’ injury. Jacobs’ status for Week 15 is uncertain at this moment, although Giants fans can at least breath a sigh of relief, as it doesn’t look like his postseason availability is in any doubt.

by 082288 on Dec 7, 2008 10:26 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

whoa

i just posted that same exact report!

George Teague did it all.

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

with all the Cowboy players that have missed games

it is nice to see other teams getting banged up. That came out wrong because I dont want to see anyone getting hurt..but

by 082288 on Dec 7, 2008 10:29 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

just got back from the game

and have now thawed out from being frozen for over 3 hours. That was cold out there fellows and I mean cold. The wind was simply brutal, my friends beer was turning into ice during the game.

Fact is we had this game and outplayed the Steelers, but unfortunately Romo decided to have probably his worse game of his career, although the TD pass to T.O. was pure magic.

However, we can still make the playoffs because our defense played outstanding and if they continue to do so, we can win out if Romo gets back on track.

In Romo we Trust

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

Someone saw you on TV

think it was right after the TO touchdown

by DieSlowKeyshawn on Dec 7, 2008 10:31 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Welcome back, Dude.

What jersey were you wearing? Cowboy fans were pretty easy to spot on TV.

I woulda lost my voice after that goalline stand.

George Teague did it all.

by Aaron Novinger on Dec 7, 2008 10:32 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Romo of course

Steelers fans were extremely obnoxious after the game, just arrogant a%$holes!

I am horse, I was sreaming the entire game.

In Romo we Trust

by Terry on Dec 7, 2008 10:34 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

That's to be expected.

Seahawk fans are like that the times I’ve seen Dallas lose there. Seachickens!

George Teague did it all.

by Aaron Novinger on Dec 7, 2008 10:36 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

You're lucky they lost.

I went to a Cowboys/Steelers game in the 90s and the Cowboys won. My friend and I saw several cars with Cowboys stickers that had been vandalized, including one that was turned over. Pretty much expected from the classy Steeler fans.

by Baked Potato Soup on Dec 7, 2008 11:13 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I was at that game too

They were nasty. And Steeler fans here got upset when I said they were classless. They are probably Steeler fans that don’t live anywhere near Pittsburgh like I did.

by mhuff13 on Dec 8, 2008 12:27 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

The margin for error just went to zero

There is no room to slip up anymore.

You have to finish 3-0 and hope for a little help.

I know these guys are hurting right now but they have to forget today’s gaffes and screw their heads on a little tighter. I think they can do it.

They have to play perfect football for 8 weeks.

by Urinal Mint on Dec 7, 2008 10:29 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Not totally true.

We need to finish 3-0 yes, do we need to hope for a little help? No. We control our own destiny. We win 3 and we’re in!

by DieSlowKeyshawn on Dec 7, 2008 10:31 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Correct

We currently own the tiebreaker over Atlanta (better conference record).

by kindablue on Dec 7, 2008 10:33 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Yep.

They may have had a shot at the division with some help had they won today and won out the rest of the way.
But hey—Dallas is in really good shape with this defense playing the way it is.

George Teague did it all.

by Aaron Novinger on Dec 7, 2008 10:33 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

little confuzed - on the horse trailer you could see next week's boys/giants game advertised as

“week 15” – if there are 16 games total, and the boys have 3 games left to play (giants, ravens, eagles), how can next week already be week 15

by Loozeeana_Cowboy on Dec 7, 2008 10:35 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Me too

ihatebrandonjacobs.com

George Teague did it all.

by Aaron Novinger on Dec 7, 2008 10:40 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

off topic

Garrett sucks….I hope someone offers him more money in the off season. Giving it to a FB on 4th and 1 was a down right awful call….

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

by Boyzfan94 on Dec 7, 2008 10:40 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

That was an easy 1st down

If Romo just kept the ball.

by Kevdog on Dec 7, 2008 10:41 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

+1

Garrett, hopefully, is still learning. That play was so obvious when they put Tashard in motion. Sucks that our OC sets his players up for failure in tough situations—like the drive at 13-13. Why even take the chance with Romo’s inaccuracy? Overtime would have been better than pushing the Steelers’ growing momentum.

George Teague did it all.

by Aaron Novinger on Dec 7, 2008 10:45 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Strahan called it after the game

He said that Romo’s act where he holds the ball too long (like a point guard) and puts it on the ground or in the hands of the opponent is getting old.

The news all week was that Garrett was working with Romo to PROTECT THE FOOTBALL.

Well, that was certainly time well spent, now wasn’t it?

"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 7, 2008 10:47 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Saw the first half only, took the grandkids to McD and movie but..

after reading online the story line tof this game I couldn’t believe we led 13-3 midway through the 4th qtr. WHAT HAPPENED?? Tough venue ,sure, challenging weather, check, great defense by opponent ,absolutely, but come on we have got to put these games away. Figures it’s Pearl Harbor day, the good guys lost this battle but the war will be decided, IMHO, next Sunday. Thump the Giants and a 3-0 roll is a real possibility, lose and I don’t think the ’Boys will survive the Ravens ot Eagles.

by Keys80 on Dec 7, 2008 10:58 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

i hate to look down the road but....

its going to come down to the game in philly…….i still can get over some of thse fans today rooting for philly to win…unreal

by canty99 on Dec 7, 2008 11:13 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Well, if we had won, the division was still in play.

If Dallas had won today, and then next week, they still had a shot at the division, as long as the Giants lost their last two also.

by Baked Potato Soup on Dec 7, 2008 11:15 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Lost today, hopefully lose next week,

and then Carolina and Minnesota, both fighting for playoff spots. It was certainly possible.

by Baked Potato Soup on Dec 7, 2008 11:18 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

true however

u need to knock out as many teams now as possible and thats why dallas fans should have rooted for the giants

by canty99 on Dec 7, 2008 11:24 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

if the eagles lost

they would have been done now there alive and may get us in there house for a trip to the playoffs…some of u got ur wish…

by canty99 on Dec 7, 2008 11:17 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Dallas pretty much had to beat the Eagles anyway.

Dallas just can’t afford any more conference losses.

by Baked Potato Soup on Dec 7, 2008 11:19 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

i do not think u get it.....

if they were out of it they might have packed it in knowing the game was meaningless….however if that game gets them in with a win it makes things alot more difficult for dallas..pretty simple logic

by canty99 on Dec 7, 2008 11:22 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I hope they don't back in.

If the Cowboys win out, they are in. As long as they beat the Eagles and Giants, our division rivals, they are probably in. There are other ways they can get in probably, but I would really like to see them come on strong, beat some tough teams, and go into the playoffs strong. Hopefully Wade realizes his job pretty much depends on them not only getting into the playoffs, but also getting to at least the divisional round.

by Baked Potato Soup on Dec 7, 2008 11:32 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Wow is all I can say

That was probably the ugliest football game I have ever watched. There is no excuse, we had a 10 point lead in the 4th and lost it. The defense played outstanding, but our conservative play calling and inability to choke them out cost us. We had every chance to put the game away but our play calling in the 4th resembled we were up by 30 not 10! The blame will go to Romo but Jason Garrett deserves a lot of blame. How we didn’t lose by 30 amazes me! Mad props to the defense.

by NDCowboy8 on Dec 7, 2008 11:41 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

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