Dallas Cowboys Roundup: Super Additions = Super Bowl
I’d be happy with a playoff win this year but my team doesn’t just play for playoff wins. We play for Super Bowls.
Foxsports.com’s John Czarnecki lists five teams he believes could compete for a championship and guess who made the cut? That’s right! The Dallas Cowboys. Key graphs.
Dallas simply ran out of gas and defensive backs last season when the Giants upset them in the playoffs. That shouldn't happen this year because the Cowboys are loaded at cornerback if Pacman Jones is reinstated (and continues to behave himself), plus if rookies Mike Jenkins and Orlando Scandrick continue to improve. Scandrick, a fifth-round pick from Boise State, out-played Jenkins in a recent mini-camp. Starters Anthony Henry and Terence Newman return. Granted, the Cowboys have to figure out how to handle safety Roy Williams, who remains a major liability in pass coverage. If Wade Phillips can figure out how to use Williams properly, the defense should be prepared for all those three and four receiver sets that worked so successfully against it last season.
The Cowboys remain solid on offense as long as Tony Romo keeps improving. Jason Garrett knows how to keep Terrell Owens motivated and tight end Jason Witten is a rising star. And don't worry about the loss of Julius Jones in free agency because rookies Felix Jones and Tashard Choice, who rushed for over 2,800 yards at Georgia Tech, give Garrett two options next to bruiser Marion Barber. Granted, the NFC East could be football's toughest division this season, but the Cowboys caught a schedule break by catching the NFC West and the AFC North this season.
Of course I agree with Czarnecki about the Cowboys but the list is kind of dubious. He also cites the Vikings, the Panthers and the Browns as teams that could end up in the Super Bowl this year. Yikes. Don’t know about the Vikings or the Browns. The Vikings have QB problems and the Browns are in a tough division. The Panthers always seems to be on lists like these but it never seems to materialize. I think the ‘Boys are really the only team ready to challenge for a ring on this list. Just my unbiased opinion.

Tony Romo and Patrick Crayton look back at the playoff loss to the Giants. They come to two conclusions: that sucked and we can learn from it.

Drew Pearson and Tony Casillas are being inducted into the Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame. Congrats guys.

What’s that old school classic by The Stylistics? "Break Up to Make Up" is the song I'm thinking about. Is this the nature of Tony Romo and Jessica Simpson’s relationship? As the song says, "break to make up/ that’s all we do/ that’s all we do/ first you love me/then you hate me/ that’s a game for fools."
Romo was heard saying "Me and Jessica are done" in Chicago. Then Team Jessica responded quickly to stamp out that rumor. Romo has reiterated that he doesn’t want to talk about it. So that’s where we are: the adamant denial of a rumor but Team Jess while Romo stays quiet.
Wow. Too much tabloid junk for me to handle. I need a shower.

ESPN has a pretty good Q&A with T.O.
Sam Alipour had an interesting 10-minute phone conversation with Owens. The highlights of the conversation are: his thoughts on Simpson writing a song about Romo on her new album, Flavor Flav being a huge Cowboy and T.O. fan and what his gift would be if and when Romo and Simpson decide to get married.
Pretty hilarious.
Hat tip to jsams for his FanShot here.
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link for the Q&A with T.O is not correct.
by coolaid on May 15, 2008 9:32 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
The Panthers
just got jinxed. They’re kind of like the light in the fridge… They can only go off when no one is looking. OK, maybe they’re like the Madden cover – they die a horrible death as soon as somoeone notices them. Wait. Never mind. Bottom line is Czarnecki doomed them. Sorry Jaxon.
Never wrestle with a pig. You both get dirty and the pig loves it.
by dunkman on May 16, 2008 5:33 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Ticks me off these half hearted wannabe fans talking about being satisfied with a playoff win.
BS
To me being satisfied only goes with lifting up a Lombardi.
by burmafrd1944 on May 16, 2008 8:43 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow
I’d say there are some seasons when only a championship represents “success” (such as the Pats last year). But for other teams, sometimes a playoff win (or even simply making the playoffs) would “satisfy” the fan base.
Usually fans demand more and more as their team improves. For instance, the Cardinals would probably be happy just making the playoffs. Cowboys fans will be disappointed without a playoff win. Pats fans probably will need a championship to make them happy at this point.
I guess the operative phrase is: “it’s all relative.”
by TexasTiger on May 16, 2008 10:33 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
1 problem
I’m glad that ordinary plebs like myself can afford to go see a game in MeccaH^HHHH Jerryworld, but there’s a problem. We want to win a SuperBowl the first year we are in our stadium right? But we’re gonna win it this year. So I guess we’ll have to win it next year too. Then again… we host the SuperBowl for the 2010 season, so we’re just gonna have to three-peat. Too bad.
How Bout Them Cowboys!
by sprprsnmn on May 16, 2008 9:28 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
The list
I actually agree that most of these teams are improved. I could see the Jags winning the Super Bowl. I think the Browns will be better but their record will be worse. Minnesota would be SB caliber with a very good QB, but they don’t have anything close to that. Carolina should be much better, but they’re still overrelying on Delhomme and an aging defense, and that will cost them as always.
Kind of silly for Dallas (and JAX) to be on this list given that both were contenders last year, but the good news is that none of the teams we’re chasing have really improved at all on paper since last year.
by grapejoos on May 16, 2008 10:16 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Minnesota and New Orleans are my biggest concerns
I think the Bears will be like the Ravens post-superbowl. They’ll never get their offense on track, and will not compete. Packers will be solid, but the wild-card is Rogers, and my bet is that this year will be growing pains. Seattle wants to blame their entire collapse on Shawn Alexander… sorry, I’m not buying. If anything, the Cardinals might finally emerge.
Of course our own division will be tough, bottom to top. The Giants will be solid on D, and Manning finally dropped his pair. But it’s really Minnesota’s defense, Adrian Peterson, and that pesky New Orleans team that seemed to snooze through last year that worries me the most.
Tar Heels football will surprise this year
by DalaiLuke on May 16, 2008 11:46 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
if the Cowboys play their game
consistently throughout the entire season, not just September through November, there isn’t a team in the NFL I’m concerned about beating them. They have all the talent in the world, they just need to take care of business once and for all through January.
In Romo we Trust
by Terry on May 16, 2008 12:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yes sir
T-New or Pac-Man on Welker in the slot-Money!! NE is only team to convincingly beat us
"If y'all fresh to death, then I'm deceased."
by Wmillion on May 16, 2008 1:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
and that was because Nate Jones
was covering Welker, like you said, that won’t happen this year if we meet the pats in the big dance.
In Romo we Trust
by Terry on May 16, 2008 2:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
In addition
the Bears would need a QB, a fact they are in total denial over…
Never wrestle with a pig. You both get dirty and the pig loves it.
by dunkman on May 16, 2008 10:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I agree
I do think Seattle will be in the Mix though- Solid QB and a Solid D.
Minnestoa and New Orleans will be in it.. I think T. Jackson has a much better season this year. He has had another off-season to prepare and B. Berrian is a major upgrade over T. Williamson. T. Jackson was making strides last season, the guy just needs time. Their D will be good, but if you can provide time they can be thrown on.
New Orleans- Has a really Good Qb, I think the health of team is key. Deuce, Vilma, Dan Morgan,etc…
I think we are better then all of this teams including Jacksonville- I am very interested to see what there key FA’s do(Jerry Porter and Dreyton Florence).
"If y'all fresh to death, then I'm deceased."
by Wmillion on May 16, 2008 12:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
MIN, CAR, NO, SEA
Are all going to be in the mix heading towards December. The Cowboys still have more talent than any of them (on paper). Just like last year, the only team in the NFC that can stop Dallas is Dallas.
T-New, shutting down WR's for Dallas since 2003
by APerfectStar on May 16, 2008 2:52 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
exactly
You have to love your 1st Offensive Cordinator(1st time calling plays, also) with another off-season to prepare. He will have a much better understanding of what to expect and adapt his play calling. I have faith he will be ready for teams who attempt to slow us down by doubling T.O>!
"If y'all fresh to death, then I'm deceased."
by Wmillion on May 16, 2008 3:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Zackly
If it’s even possible, this offense should be better next year – second year O-coord, second starting season QB, continuity on the O-line, improved running game, potentially better field position from defense and special teams…
Never wrestle with a pig. You both get dirty and the pig loves it.
by dunkman on May 16, 2008 10:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Super Bowls
I agree with the comment, “but my team doesn’t just play for playoff wins. We play for Super Bowls.” I would alter that slightly to say, “My team doesn’t just play for playoff wins. We play for Super Bowl wins.” The Super Bowls that we WON are the ones worth remembering. Despite only losing one game last season, you can bet that most Patriots players felt that they fell short of their goal. The Cowboys must aim to get to the Super Bowl and win it.
by rrb on May 16, 2008 8:47 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
obviously
nobody wants to be a braidsmaid. ask the patriots this year.
i definitely want to win the super bowl. but my love for the ‘boys goes beyond that. i support them regardless if their 1-15 or they win the super bowl. and i for damn sure am not going to say i’m not satisfied if they don’t win the super bowl every year. i might be disappointed. but this year was satisfying on many levels. it’s the ending of it that wasn’t satisfying. that sucked.
by Tuna Helper on May 16, 2008 11:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
+1
Of course I hope they win the SB and I was disappointed that they didn’t win the Giants game, but that loss didn’t make the whole season a waste like even some players said. It was still a great season. It was great as a fan to see them win 13 games and put up some franchise-record stats.
by scottmaui on May 17, 2008 11:52 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Exactly how I feel
They beat the eventual Super Bowl team twice during the season and earned the respect of the that team’s defensive heart (Strahan).
I was listen to John Cartoon on ESPN yesterday prattle on about Dallas (and the other NFC East teams) being “too old” and Tony Romo “needing to mature” and I thought dude, you have watched no games, zero, zip. Probably too busy trying to avoid your next Salisbury-wedgy. The CORE of the Dallas team is young. Sure, TO and Glenn are older, and so is one offensive lineman in Flo. And yeah, Zach Thomas is like the Highlander as is Ellis, but beyond that? Second youngest team in football last year if I recall correctly…
Never wrestle with a pig. You both get dirty and the pig loves it.
by dunkman on May 18, 2008 2:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
John Clayton is an idiot
just as Sean Salisbury ;)
In Romo we Trust
by Terry on May 18, 2008 4:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Very True
WR is one the position we can use a young dynamic player- One might emerge this year.
Behind Zach we have a 3rd year 1st rounder, behind Greg we have a 2nd yr 1st rounder..
What is that guy talking about?
"If y'all fresh to death, then I'm deceased."
by Wmillion on May 19, 2008 8:49 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah, if my memory serves me correctly
the Pats won some SBs being “old”.
In Romo we Trust
by Terry on May 19, 2008 9:31 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I agree
It’s heart breaking, soul crushing agony to lose the SB. Yet I still like to watch highlights from the 2 we lost to the Steelers because those were just such great games. There is a poetic beauty to watching your team fight to the bitter end in a losing effort. Those guys played their guts out, and still deserve to be remembered. The highlights of the SB loss to Baltimore, I don’t care to see. Neither team deserved to win that stinker.
T-New, shutting down WR's for Dallas since 2003
by APerfectStar on May 17, 2008 6:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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