Cowboys 16, Vikings 10; Sam Hurd has ankle sprain.
by Brandon Worley on Aug 28, 2008 10:05 PM CDT
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Some quick thoughts on the game.
Sam Hurd: Right now they are saying X-Rays "unclear", which means they have to analyze them better tomorrow, as well as perform an MRI. It looks like this may be the dreaded high ankle sprain, but who knows. What is clear is that the Cowboys have some tough decisions to make regarding the receiver position and they will definitely be looking at the names on the cut lists in the next week.
Richard Bartel: Not the greatest performance by a NFL quarterback but not that bad either. He minimized poor decisions and rarely tried to force the throw. I was disappointed with the accuracy on his long throws, especially knowing that his arm strength was one of his pluses. No interceptions though, so all in all a good night.
Running Backs: We have some talented guys in the back field and they are all very young. Tashard Choice is exceptional in pass protection and blitz pickups and has great vision to go along with decisive cuts. And he is our THIRD running back.
Special Teams: Had one shaky kick coverage but overall looked pretty dang good. McBriar was on fire, Nick Folk is money and coverage units played well. Danny Amendola is an okay returner, almost broke one for a touchdown. He definitely has the vision, unfortunately his size and speed play against him.
Defense: For the most part I was impressed with the defense. Not a lot of big plays given up and Tearrius George was a beast. I had my eye on Bobby Carpenter and I have to say I was less than impressed. He just doesn't diagnose the play quick enough and it seems he's playing a bit tentative.
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plus a McCarthy
"Popularity is fleeting. Principles are forever."
by Longhorn on Aug 28, 2008 10:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
hey he made some FENESSE Tackles
what a Mary
by bad knees on Aug 28, 2008 10:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Hurd has high ankle sprain
The good news is that the X-rays on Sam Hurd’s left leg were negative. The bad news is that he suffered a high left ankle sprain.
It was considered a minor medical miracle when T.O. came back from a high ankle sprain in three weeks to play in the Cowboys’ playoff loss last season. Hurd, who will have an MRI to determine the severity of his sprain, hopes to play in the Sept. 7 season opener in Cleveland.
“Hopefully it only takes a couple days or maybe a week,” said Hurd, who was wearing a protective boot. “I think I heal fast, and hopefully with the Lord’s will, I can heal fast.”
That’s being awfully optimistic, but Hurd feels a tremendous sense of urgency due to the receiving corps’ rash of injuries. Miles Austin (knee) is out for the opener, and Isaiah Stanback (shoulder) is doubtful.
“Miles’ thing is very serious,” Hurd said. “That’s a knee, and a knee is something you don’t want to play with. People get ankle sprains all the time and bounce back.”
But they don’t bounce back in a week from this kind of ankle sprain. However, the Cowboys are holding out hope that Hurd can.
“It’d be early to rule him out,” Jerry Jones said. “I understand the nature of his injury, but not the severity of his injury, and nobody else does, either.”
by scottmaui on Aug 28, 2008 10:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
that's all supposed to be blockquote
just cribbing from Timmy Mac
by scottmaui on Aug 28, 2008 10:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
not bad
Romo is like Favre, he’ll make any WR good…no need to give up high picks for a guy. Go with our guys and wait till Hurd and Miles come back…
"Popularity is fleeting. Principles are forever."
by Longhorn on Aug 28, 2008 10:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
go with what guys!!
three of our top five are out.
Hurd,Stanback and Austin are out or atleast the first week.
That leaves one spot for a receiver if dallas carries six receivers.
And I dont want Romo to be anything close to Favre, if he is, he’ll cost the team more games than wins them
by Deke on Aug 28, 2008 10:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
you are dense
did you even read what i wrote? or just because you saw “longhorn”, it’s time for automatic assumptions?
"Popularity is fleeting. Principles are forever."
by Longhorn on Aug 28, 2008 11:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
maybe you should read what you wrote!!!
because like I said, go with what guys?
Have you heard of a 53 man roster, you dont keep ten receivers..this isn’t college football!!!
If anything, you’ve cornered the market on DENSE!!
by Deke on Aug 29, 2008 12:02 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's going to be out several weeks with a high ankle sprain
that really sucks. We can’t catch a break.
Amendola had a good night in the0 return game. I didn’t catch the game but, I listened to parts on the radio. Brad Sham said most of his returns were in double digits which is good.
Look up... get up...Don't ever, ever give up!!
by Boyzfan94 on Aug 29, 2008 12:45 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I can't believe
we’re down to our 2 starting WRs against Cleveland. 2 WRs with NFL experience! Of all people to get hurt last night….jeez.
That #38 sure should wrap up!
by Aaron Novinger on Aug 29, 2008 10:46 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
We don't need to panic and rush anyone
Garrett’s a smart man. The immense depth at both RB and TE can be used to our advantage in the absence of Wideouts.
Pretty clearly the first time he has ever looked at a web site. "And there are readers' comments at the bottom! And advertisements for products! And best of all, I won a free iPod!"
-Ken Tremendous on Mike Downey.
by BudLight on Aug 28, 2008 11:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Dallas needs to get a legitimate receiver now with Hurds high ankle sprain
You cant go to cleveland with two starters and a undrafted rookie. I dont see Stanback,Hurd or Austin being able to play.
I suspect dallas will trade for a receiver within days.
Call detroit and see about the availability of Furrey or Mcdonald
by Deke on Aug 28, 2008 11:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
+1
The last thing the Boys needed was for Hurd to suffer a potentially serious injury. Our WR’s are snakebit
We need to get a vet WR. Put in a call for Koren Robinson.
T-New, shutting down WR's for Dallas since 2003
by APerfectStar on Aug 29, 2008 2:03 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah, they can adapt
I don’t see this as a huge emergency because he’s still not a starter and they can work around it in the game plan without expecting much dropoff in productivity. but cleveland’s weak secondary is something we’d like to exploit, and it does hurt that.
it puts us in a very tenuous position that has to be addressed one way or another, but options open up more after week 1 in terms of being able to get a guy to try for a few games without having to commit to pay for the season. plus they may have more of a feel after that for how quickly all 3 are healing. although stanback’s not necessarily a reliable solution for any duration to replace Hurd and Austin.
we’ll have to see after the MRI if we get a more accurate estimate of the recovery time, and that will help determine the urgency…
by scottmaui on Aug 28, 2008 11:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
if its a high ankle sprain with Hurd, you're looking at four weeks minimum
by Deke on Aug 28, 2008 11:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was thinking 4 to 6
if not more, but yeah it’s going to be at least that much.
Look up... get up...Don't ever, ever give up!!
by Boyzfan94 on Aug 29, 2008 12:46 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sometimes it takes up to 8 weeks
Cowboys fan since 1978.. I was 3 years old
by Mullin on Aug 29, 2008 9:39 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
And it can bother him all year.
That #38 sure should wrap up!
by Aaron Novinger on Aug 29, 2008 10:47 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yep.
"Popularity is fleeting. Principles are forever."
by Longhorn on Aug 28, 2008 11:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
High Ankle sprains
Invlove the Anterior and Posterior Tib Fib Ligaments.. aka “Syndesmosis Sprain”
Cowboys fan since 1978.. I was 3 years old
by Mullin on Aug 29, 2008 11:34 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
lol....gotta love Mullin...our resident Cowboys health care professional..
A true diehard Cowboys fan since 1975.
"If you don’t take him off the field as a coach, he will just about die out there," Jerry Jones said. "That impacted my decision. It’s a Michael Irvin-type work ethic. That’s what we are talking about with Felix Jones."
- Owner/G.M of the Dallas Cowboys , Jerry Jones
by BoyzRback on Aug 30, 2008 3:00 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
+1
Exactly Budlight, time for some 2 TE sets and lining up El Gato wide. We need to lean on our RB and TE depth until our WR get healthy.
by Billito on Aug 29, 2008 7:41 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
+1 Bilito.....
that’s exactly the approach we should be going with………
A true diehard Cowboys fan since 1975.
"If you don’t take him off the field as a coach, he will just about die out there," Jerry Jones said. "That impacted my decision. It’s a Michael Irvin-type work ethic. That’s what we are talking about with Felix Jones."
- Owner/G.M of the Dallas Cowboys , Jerry Jones
by BoyzRback on Aug 30, 2008 3:01 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Watching the replay of the game on NFLN
And I swear Hurd hurt his ankle on one of his cuts, not on the tackle. His ankle rolled on the cut, which would explain why he got caught from behind by a LB.
by mhuff13 on Aug 28, 2008 11:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
That may be, but he wasn't favoring the foot when he was running after the cut
but Hurd isn’t that fast at all, so a fast linebacker can run him down..
by Deke on Aug 28, 2008 11:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't know, he looked to be running gingerly to me
Even Moose commented on it after the play, that it looked like he hurt it on that early cut.
by mhuff13 on Aug 28, 2008 11:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I disagree Deke
Hurd was definitely favoring his the foot when he was running, he’s not that slow.
In Romo we Trust
by Terry on Aug 29, 2008 7:32 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Admittedly I don't have the power of replay
But he seemed to be running ok immediately after the stumble. However, with ankle injuries, the one time you’re going to be able to move is immediately after it happens. I agree that it looked like he turned it there.
I think we sign a WR today. Amendola isn’t ready, Jefferson is a #5 at best.
by grapejoos on Aug 29, 2008 9:13 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jerry not looking for another receiver for Cleveland
Jerry Jones ruled out acquiring a receiver who has never worked with Tony Romo. His logic is that by the time such a receiver got in a rhythm with Romo, Sam Hurd and Miles Austin would be ready to go.
“We won’t have anybody out there that has not been on the team trying to move the ball against Cleveland,” Jerry said.
by scottmaui on Aug 28, 2008 11:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
again, believe 10% of what Jerry says, 90% of the rest is BS
Thats the dumbest reasoning for not bringing a receiver i’ve read. Jerry was probably on the phone calling other teams at the same time looking for a receiver.
Jerry also said that Drew Henson was really coming along, two days later he was cut…..
Jerry said three days before the draft that he would never draft a kicker, three days later, Nick Folk was drafted….
He’s the king of double talk….
by Deke on Aug 28, 2008 11:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
absolute co-sign
da King is probably attempting to play poker with the media and the rest of the NFL. by appearing desperate in public, it gives a potential trade partner a little leverage in negotiating a deal for a WR.
everyone in the National Football League lies — esp those in the front office!!!
"Jerry Jones offers more second chances than a tent revival." -- Kevin Sherrington, The Dallas Morning News
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by silverblue5 on Aug 29, 2008 7:03 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good.
Smart Jerrry. Role with Amendola and Jefferson. No problem. TO and Crayton and Wit get the majority of the passes anyways…
"Popularity is fleeting. Principles are forever."
by Longhorn on Aug 28, 2008 11:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I guess you haven't heard of the 53 man roster
because under your logic, I guess Dallas would be carrying seven receivers
T.O, Crayton,Hurd,Stanback,Austin,Amendola and Jefferson. That’s not happening
Amendola is nothing special. The only reason he’s even part of the conversation of making the roster is because of all the injuries at the receiver position. If there wasn’t these injuries, Amendola would have no chanceb of making this roster.
by Deke on Aug 28, 2008 11:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
+1 Deke.....
A true diehard Cowboys fan since 1975.
"If you don’t take him off the field as a coach, he will just about die out there," Jerry Jones said. "That impacted my decision. It’s a Michael Irvin-type work ethic. That’s what we are talking about with Felix Jones."
- Owner/G.M of the Dallas Cowboys , Jerry Jones
by BoyzRback on Aug 29, 2008 1:57 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Roll with Amendola and Jefferson?
You do realize, if Hurd misses any time at all, we are 1 play from an undrafted, undersized rookie free agent being our #2 receiver.
Just wow…
by mhuff13 on Aug 29, 2008 12:00 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
suck it up
2 TE set, T Curt, Bennett, and Witten.. Tough to defend, great to run out of..
"If you see me up in the mountains with a lion, I ain't lyin
don't help me, help the mountain lion"
by Wmillion on Aug 29, 2008 12:27 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Place Stanback on the IR then
Roll with TO, Crayton, Austin, Hurd, Amendola and Jefferson. Hurd is more valuable than Stanback. This way Hurd stays on the active roster and we can be patient with his return because it could be 6+ weeks before we see him again. Who knows when, or if Stanback can come back.
This really may force them to place Stanback on IR.
I really can’t see them cutting Amendola or Jefferson and having 3 WRs with an unknown time table of returning.
Look up... get up...Don't ever, ever give up!!
by Boyzfan94 on Aug 29, 2008 12:58 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Stanback isn't going on the IR
In Romo we Trust
by Terry on Aug 29, 2008 7:37 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dallas may have no choice but to put him on IR
to clear another roster spot for a receiver.
by Deke on Aug 29, 2008 7:39 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
no because we'll cut
Amendola, Jefferson and the rest of the WRs if we’re going to sign another player, which I doubt happens anyway.
In Romo we Trust
by Terry on Aug 29, 2008 7:42 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
right now we have five on the roster as depth
with only T.O and crayton healthy and three injured. dallas would need two more receivers to take to games. That makes seven.
if Dallas puts Stanback on IR, which I think is a good chance of happening now with all the injuries to the receiver position, then that would open up one of those spots, who I think will be Jefferson and a veteran from another team, either via cuts or trade. We would then have six receivers on the 53 man roster.
by Deke on Aug 29, 2008 7:50 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
the only way Stanback goes on IR
is if he decides to have surgery on his shoulder but thats his decision, not the Cowboys.
We can go into the Cleveland game with only 3 WRs because we can line up Witten and Bennett out wide if we need to.
In Romo we Trust
by Terry on Aug 29, 2008 7:58 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dallas just might make that decision for him
Dallas cant wait three or four weeks for him to see if treatment will help, and even if it does, he’ll still have trouble reaching out and up for Balls thrown his way. He’s going to need surgery regardless.
We heard all camp from people how Berger was pushing Kosier for the starting spot. I certainly didn’t see it and I didn’t get that impression form Grizz’s reports either. Dallas certainly didn’t think much of what we had on the roster at the guard position, contrary to all the praise that has been thrown out about Berger,Mcquistan and Marten, they thought so much about those three playing guard that they had to go out and trade for a starting guard.
And I dont buy what Jerry Double talker Jones is saying about our receivers on the roster either. Bennett has all he can do to understand his own assignments and responsibilities out there, he’s just not ready to start.
by Deke on Aug 29, 2008 8:21 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Stanback has to go on IR now.
Yeah, I agree we can stumble through 4 weeks or so with our current top 3 (even though the #3 is really poor), but what if someone else gets hurt? I just don’t see how we can carry enough WRs to give us any cushion unless Stanback goes on IR.
by grapejoos on Aug 29, 2008 9:15 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
not happening Terry
Stanback will goto IR. Is almost certain now.
Look up... get up...Don't ever, ever give up!!
by Boyzfan94 on Aug 29, 2008 10:54 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
If that's the case
then the Cowboys do need to bring somebody else in. It’s a long season and a very important position for this offense.
That #38 sure should wrap up!
by Aaron Novinger on Aug 29, 2008 11:00 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm not so sure
especially if Austin comes back in Sept. Who out there will be able to come in this late and make a difference? You really think any scrub that get’s cut at this point is going to do better than Amendola or Jefferson. They have been here all camp and know the offense. Unless it’s Glenn I don’t see it happening.
Look up... get up...Don't ever, ever give up!!
by Boyzfan94 on Aug 29, 2008 11:30 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not everyone who gets cut is a scrub
sometimes there are people that don’t make the final 53 because someone is equal to them and they make a lot less. Not only that, salaries for vets become guaranteed after week 1, so maybe teams don’t want to roll with someone with a high base.
by Mandmeisterx on Aug 29, 2008 11:40 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
+1
Yeah, we have our own “scrubs” to groom. Somebody with NFL experience has to be in Jerry’s thoughts.
That #38 sure should wrap up!
by Aaron Novinger on Aug 29, 2008 11:45 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
So does that mean he's gonna make Glenn an offer?
He seems to be carving out the possibility for a guy who has worked with Romo to come in.
by grapejoos on Aug 29, 2008 9:17 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
does that mean he is going after glenn?
made it clear no one new to romo
by 325424 on Aug 29, 2008 9:55 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I doubt it
I think Jones will roll with our current receivers and we’ll use the Cat and Witten as wide outs as well.
In Romo we Trust
by Terry on Aug 29, 2008 10:23 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
+1 Terry
don’t rule out Adam Jones getting reps right now as we speak…….I’d be burning the midnight oil at Valley Ranch right now with Romo if i had the likes of Jones at my disposal…….I am sure he can run routes, has good hands, and can turn a simple 7 yard curl route into a 70 yard TD.
A true diehard Cowboys fan since 1975.
"If you don’t take him off the field as a coach, he will just about die out there," Jerry Jones said. "That impacted my decision. It’s a Michael Irvin-type work ethic. That’s what we are talking about with Felix Jones."
- Owner/G.M of the Dallas Cowboys , Jerry Jones
by BoyzRback on Aug 30, 2008 3:12 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Unless
He can bring in somebody smart enough that can make plays to jump ahead of the pack. Don’t know who’d that’d be, but I’m tired of seeing Koren Robinson’s name on this thread. Puke!
Here’s our WR Depth Chart right now:
1. T.O.
2. Crayton
3. Amendola
4. Jefferson?
5. Lowber?
When it rains…
That #38 sure should wrap up!
by Aaron Novinger on Aug 29, 2008 10:50 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
why puke?
"If you see me up in the mountains with a lion, I ain't lyin
don't help me, help the mountain lion"
by Wmillion on Aug 29, 2008 11:31 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I just don't like him.
He’s fast and experienced and I now know that beggers can’t be choosers. Hell, outta the guys on Grizz’s list from last week I was all about Aaron Moorehead. But he’s a situational 4th WR.
Koren wouldn’t be here for the long term answer or anything so I’ll take some of that puke back cuz he could really help right now.
That #38 sure should wrap up!
by Aaron Novinger on Aug 29, 2008 11:46 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
tough spot
Wade messed up having him out there, knowing what the situation would be if he got hurt..
"If you see me up in the mountains with a lion, I ain't lyin
don't help me, help the mountain lion"
by Wmillion on Aug 29, 2008 12:26 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
T George has some potential
Good performances, IMO
George
Berger threw some good blocks
Oglesby – solidified his spot
Lattimore – shows some potential
Jefferson looked better than Danny Boy
Shout outs
Walden on ST
Bad
Once again Carp fails to make plays
J Rogers disappeared, his only chance is ST
Why was Hurd out there? (stupid stupid, stupid)
T-New, shutting down WR's for Dallas since 2003
by APerfectStar on Aug 29, 2008 1:56 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
+1 Tom.......T George certainly caught my eye.....That performance might have landed him a spot on the roster...Rodgers beware
Jefferson over Danny boy.. .+1
Barbie Carpenter…..nice “finesse game” guy.
A true diehard Cowboys fan since 1975.
"If you don’t take him off the field as a coach, he will just about die out there," Jerry Jones said. "That impacted my decision. It’s a Michael Irvin-type work ethic. That’s what we are talking about with Felix Jones."
- Owner/G.M of the Dallas Cowboys , Jerry Jones
by BoyzRback on Aug 29, 2008 2:01 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Barbie Carpenter LOL
The most appropriate nickname ever.
In Romo we Trust
by Terry on Aug 29, 2008 7:38 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
you can thank Columbo for thaty awesome sound bite on "HardKnocks"
I want Bigg and Columbo to slap the skirt off his azz………
A true diehard Cowboys fan since 1975.
"If you don’t take him off the field as a coach, he will just about die out there," Jerry Jones said. "That impacted my decision. It’s a Michael Irvin-type work ethic. That’s what we are talking about with Felix Jones."
- Owner/G.M of the Dallas Cowboys , Jerry Jones
by BoyzRback on Aug 30, 2008 3:13 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tearrius George
2 TFLs, 2 sacks, 4 hurries, and 1 pass broken up
what a game. that will get some attention. I wonder how much he played, I think he had 2 sacks and 3 hurries in just 2 series. and i wonder who he was up against, if it was just one really weak guy, or if he’s really that unblockable. I think he made at least one play from the left side too.
i have a hard time seeing him make the roster (at the expense of walden), but you can’t ignore a performance like that.
2:27
http://www.nfl.com/videos?videoId=09000d5d80a5c304
1-10-MIN 47 (7:11) B.Bollinger sacked at MIN 43 for -4 yards (T.George).
2-14-MIN 43 (6:36) B.Bollinger pass incomplete short middle to A.Young [T.George].
3-14-MIN 43 (6:29) (Shotgun) B.Bollinger pass incomplete (T.George) [T.George].
by scottmaui on Aug 29, 2008 2:11 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Harry Williams has walked by himself
For the first time since injuring his neck and spine last week, Texans receiver Harry Williams has walked by himself.
by scottmaui on Aug 29, 2008 2:38 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Again Knee Jerk reaction
We don’t need another WR at this point!
Hind sight: I saw him out there to start with and could not believe it ( commented how stupid it was) , then pow off he limps.
Jerry’s resoning is sound: they bring in a WR ( any WR ) by the time he is ready to play, hopfully Austin is back.
Amadola showed me very little against the scrubs, but he did catch the ball, but thats it. I thought his punt returns were no better than Craytons and his kick off returns, well were about the same.
Jefferson looked good till he let the ball go, but it wasn’t even close he was clearly down. Still u don’t like to see it. After that I didn’t see any more of him. I wonder if they pulled him to protect him?
Carpenter sucks, I say move roy to LB’er what use is he at safty except to make us more suseptable to the pass on 1st and 2nd down and we already have that with B. James. also, if he is only playing those downs, he can play ST coveage units for the money he is making.
If T. George is a beast, were was he during the whole Camp?
I agree I think a two tied end offence is the way to go ( infact I posted it a week or so ago)
I also agree with putting Standback on IR, man if that shoulder is going to keep poping out causing you to fumble, what good are you. To bad tho his returns looked good.
by bad knees on Aug 29, 2008 6:54 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
We Don't need another WR
Not right now.
We can go with:
TO
Crayton
Jefferson (sorry but D.amendola has not showed enough….and I was rooting for him!)
WE still have:
MBIII
Felix
Witten
Bennett
Cricket.
We have plenty of offensive weapons….Not to mention:
Star of stage and screen:
Tony “TD” Curtis
We’ll be fine!
You'll never get in a traffic jam,while going the extra mile. -Roger staubach
by TrueBlue24 on Aug 29, 2008 9:49 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Ok
Time to cut down the pre-season..
"If you see me up in the mountains with a lion, I ain't lyin
don't help me, help the mountain lion"
by Wmillion on Aug 29, 2008 9:55 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
You guys are panic'ing for no reason!
Place Jason Witten in the slot when needed, or Felix Jones. If we want a TE / 3 WR set, put Bennett as the TE, and put Witten in the slot.
We have the players right now to make it work — We don’t need to go hunting for some newbie to try to learn the system in a 1 week!
- Hakrjak
by hakrjak on Aug 29, 2008 10:03 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I agree
I don’t think people realize that both Witten and Jones can play the slot if need be. I think Austin will be back sometime in September as will Stanback.
Chad Johnson has the exact same injury and he says he’ll play this season and be fine. I anticipate Stanback will do the same.
In Romo we Trust
by Terry on Aug 29, 2008 10:22 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
When your down to 2 healthy players at 1 position
it’s ridiculous to tell people not to panic. C’mon—it’s a glamor position that Cowboys fans had high expectations for. Before all these injuries, there was concern.
Sure, you can come up with all these crazy TE/HB/FB formations, but in the end it limits what Garrett can do and forces other guys to play out of position.
That #38 sure should wrap up!
by Aaron Novinger on Aug 29, 2008 10:53 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Who's trite now???
And many of you said I was being TRITE when I said Barbi played like he was estrogen-fueled…how bout now? haha just kidding…we all have our doubts. On a serious note, can every Cowboy fan do me a favor and say a prayer for our uninjured recievers? For real, can they plllllease stop dropping like flies. I don’t mean to be knee-jerky, but you never like to see them go down…
by AikmanNailedMySis on Aug 29, 2008 11:22 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Mistakes cleaned up
One really good thing about the game, after all the turnovers and penalties in the first three games, and seeing Wade talk about too many mistakes in Hard Knocks:
Total Turnovers: 0
Penalties-Yards: 2-10 (Hannah and Amendola each had 1 false start in the second half)
That is a huge improvement in the mental part of the game.
I know these aren’t the starters, but it says something in general about the team focusing on these aspects, and hopefully carries over to the starters and the regular season as well.
by scottmaui on Aug 29, 2008 11:28 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Carpenter disappoints
Sorry Bobby, but as a 3rd year, first round pick, you should have dominated against a Viking squad of Free Agents and lower round picks with less experience. Even if your knowledge of the game is not there yet due to lack of playing time, your pure athletic ability should have allowed you to dominate less athletic players.
I don’t think Carp has much chance and particularly if you apply Jerry’s thinking on the the guard replacements “if they look like Larry Allen out there don’t get too excited considering the level of competition.” Considering the level of competition and weak play by Carp I dont see much up side for him.
by duranjm on Aug 29, 2008 12:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
At least the backup backers showed something.
Tyson Smith and Terrius George made some really good plays—plays that you woulda wanted Carp to make.
I just don’t get it with Carp. He’s a vocal leader and athletic. He just seems to get blasted every single time he goes head up with a guy, but if you ask him to wrap up the guy’s ankles, he’s all on it. Maybe he’s too lanky or doesn’t get low enough to be a decent run stopper. He’s had every chance now this preseason. For once I would like to see him knock a RB backwards.
That #38 sure should wrap up!
by Aaron Novinger on Aug 29, 2008 12:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bigrigg, he's a pansy, hence the name Barbi
and I’d use the other “p” word but that would make Grizz mad, however, its the more appropriate word.
The dude is just too soft and not nearly tough enough to really play at this level.
In Romo we Trust
by Terry on Aug 29, 2008 12:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's really disappointing
I was hoping he’d play like a beast, but he just didn’t get it done. I think he just can’t handle pressure situations. He has talent and the size/speed, but just can’t put it together when it matters. If he can’t do it against the scrubs MIN had out there, what hope does he have.
T-New, shutting down WR's for Dallas since 2003
by APerfectStar on Aug 29, 2008 1:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
What really makes you wonder about the guy,
is that he thought he nailed it last night. Boy, is he going to be shocked when he watches the tape.
by Mandmeisterx on Aug 29, 2008 2:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
This is bad bad bad.
I hope this means a lot of 2 TE sets, but even in that case, there is a real chance we are gonna have to see Danny Amendola against live bullets at some point against Cleveland.
All you Amendola lovers ready for that? I’m not.
Still no word on Stanback, it would be great if he opted not to have the surgery right now like he said he might.
Lets hope for 3 smooth recoveries, because we cant play too many games like this.
by Carl Shelton (GloryDayz88) on Aug 29, 2008 6:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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