Cowboys win a wild one over the Eagles, 41-37
That was one of the most entertaining games I've ever watched. If we had lost, I would have been comatose, but since we won it I can't stop grinning. The Cowboys win a barn-burner 41-37. The Eagles are a worthy adversary, they played a great game. Donovan McNabb was spectacular.
But it wasn't enough to take the Boys on this night. Now, tomorrow, I can get into all the mistakes we made and how we need to clean up our act. But for tonight....just celebrate, baby!
BTW, try to take it easy on my friend JasonB's Eagles blog, win with class and represent BTB with class.
Let the celebration thread begin. Woo hoo!
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Happy happy - now win next week
We are still a long way to February. This does feel good. When we win in Philly it will feel even better.
by lee3022 on
Sep 15, 2008 11:15 PM CDT
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Romo is always humble
He knows his mistakes could have cost them the game and he admitted it, while giving praise “to the guys”. It’s never about him.
by WestTxHornFan on
Sep 15, 2008 11:17 PM CDT
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Game of the year
It was entertaining – no one can deny that! And while it wasn’t the boring, dominating Cowboy win I was hoping for, how can anyone complain about 2-0? Great evening all around.
by g8tgod on
Sep 15, 2008 11:17 PM CDT
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These games are my season superbowls
I hate the Eagles with a passion. I can’t handle losing to them. The ’Boys had me worried through most of the game, but when we needed a score, we got it and when we needed a stop we got it. Thank you Cowboys for making my week. Thank you for winning this game for me.
Now, on the one hand, we can say that despite the turnovers, the penalties, the bone-headed plays, we STILL beat a good team. That says soemthing.
On the other hand, we HAVE to clean up this penalty situation, because it will—sooner or later—cost us a game.
by Philosopher on
Sep 15, 2008 11:17 PM CDT
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Someone needs to tell Emmitt that Michael Vick is prison
Lifetime Cowboys Fan from the Swamps of Jersey
by Seanrude on
Sep 15, 2008 11:18 PM CDT
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me grinning too
but this eagles team is tough, mcnabb is looking very good, and we’ll be looking over our shoulder at them all season
by scottmaui on
Sep 15, 2008 11:18 PM CDT
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I saw FeJo's runback for the first time
Stanback was faster than everyone on the field. I would like to see some deep passes thrown his way.
by quincyyyyy on
Sep 15, 2008 11:18 PM CDT
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Couldn't ask for a more entertaining game
I cant wait to see the ratings for this game, have to be through the roof
But we’ve got plenty of problems to work on. We’re playing with fire with all these penalties
by Deke on
Sep 15, 2008 11:19 PM CDT
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I could
The game would have been more entertaining without Jawbreaker and Kornhole broadcasting. I actually went looking for the Spanish language audio.
Before you criticize someone, walk a mile in their shoes. If they get mad, you're a mile away AND you have their shoes.
by Caradoc on
Sep 15, 2008 11:44 PM CDT
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ESPN needs
Besides getting new guys in the booth, they need sideline reporters. Witten injury, no update, Roy Williams, broken arm, no update.
by WB3forMB3 on
Sep 15, 2008 11:46 PM CDT
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They do, Suzy Colber was reporting from the sideline
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by Boyzfan94 on
Sep 16, 2008 9:35 AM CDT
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I can’t stand Tony, but Jaws is a great play by play analyst. The booth would be one of the best without Kornheiser.
by chilibean_3 on
Sep 16, 2008 11:31 AM CDT
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gee, winning will cause some short term memory issues.....lol
"I should apologize to girls for saying Sexson threw that helmet like a girl. I’m not even sure girls do that." - TAG 05/08/2008
by Captain Fubar on
Sep 15, 2008 11:21 PM CDT
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selective dismemoration
aka denial
by scottmaui on
Sep 15, 2008 11:22 PM CDT
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that was a horrible throw
poor mechanics, side slinging throw. I dont know what he was doing with the fumble, TD in the endzone.. Ofcouce our kick return team, was that Stanback back there letting the ball hit the turf, then a fase start, then a fumble in the endzone for a TD, cant get any worse than that.. three horrible back to back to back plays
by Deke on
Sep 15, 2008 11:22 PM CDT
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Is it me, or does our team have problems enjoying prosperity against the top teams?
I mean, take away the Romo fumble for an Eagle TD and the errant throw for an INT to Samuel, and we should win this game almost like last week.
The miscues.
Those two turnovers by Romo I just mentioned.
All them damn penalties.
Numerous missed tackles by our defense.
Don’t get me wrong… I’m elated and relieved with the win. However, we’ve got to put teams away — especially the good ones — when we have a lead.
To Romo’s credit, he settled down and took what the defense gave him with the underneath patterns, the swing passes in the flats, and the occasional pass down the seam in the middle of the field.
I also like that Red Ball utilized MB3 a lot more in the second half. That also improved our Time of Possession, which kept the “D” a little more fresher. That helped the defense improve in the second half, as well… holding the Eagles to a mere 7 combined points in both the 3rd and 4th quarter.
The coaching deserves credit after halftime. It was obvious that adjustments were made, and the three doofuses on ESPN’s MNF crew were too busy trying to be witty that they totally didn’t point that out. And their post-game was equally bad.
Yes, I present to you, ESPN’s Stupid Seven:
Mike Tirico
Ron Jawarski
Tony Kornheiser
Suzy Kolber
Stuart Scott
Emmitt Smith (as a TV analyst ONLY)
Steve Young
I’m out.
"Jerry Jones offers more second chances than a tent revival." -- Kevin Sherrington, The Dallas Morning News
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by silverblue5 on
Sep 16, 2008 12:18 AM CDT
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Hey
Leave Suzy out of that list :) …Oh Young is a good analyst too.
~Texas Massacre 08~
by TheHeat on
Sep 16, 2008 12:45 AM CDT
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I'm sorry...
…but Kolber asks some stupid questions sometimes, which includes close-ended ones that can be answered with yes or no or short answers. I was a journalism major, and I learned that in my Introduction to TV Journalism course in college.
Regarding Young. He’s all right. However, he also tends to drift off into tangents when answering an analytical question.
Honestly, I believe that ESPN hires based on how good the ex-NFL player was on the field — as opposed to their on-air talents.
As annoying as Sean Salisbury was to me — and I’m glad he got the axe — he was a very good NFL on-air analyst. And he’s one of the few ex-players who sucked, but consistently performed well on camera.
"Jerry Jones offers more second chances than a tent revival." -- Kevin Sherrington, The Dallas Morning News
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by silverblue5 on
Sep 16, 2008 8:37 AM CDT
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I see your point...
Even tho Salisbury was a Cowboy hater, he was a good analyst.
About Suzy i sometimes feel like Joe Nameth when she is on, if you know what i mean. LOL!!!
~Texas Massacre 08~
by TheHeat on
Sep 16, 2008 4:07 PM CDT
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Hahaha
She is rather cute.
That interview with “Broadway Joe” was so funny… although I’m sure it probably creeped her out. LOL!!!!!!!
"Jerry Jones offers more second chances than a tent revival." -- Kevin Sherrington, The Dallas Morning News
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by silverblue5 on
Sep 16, 2008 9:54 PM CDT
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I just figured it out....WADE=TERRY
Terry you should have told us you were coaching the Boyz!!
by Doomsday on
Sep 15, 2008 11:21 PM CDT
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Explains some of the calls....like deferring the kick
Too busy on BTB to call the game. That’s ok Wade…errr Terry.
by Doomsday on
Sep 15, 2008 11:24 PM CDT
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Observations
Offense had a few miscues
I can kinda live with Romo’s bonehead plays because that mentality is the thing that allows him to make the big plays he makes. Gotta take the good with the bad
Defense had WAY to many facemasks, called and uncalled. Tackle. Tackle. Tackle. Im tired of seeing these guys trying to blow guys up instead of TACKLING!! And he have GOT to start generating some turnovers. The Westbrook penalty doesnt count. That was on McNabb, not the defense forcing something.
by WB3forMB3 on
Sep 15, 2008 11:26 PM CDT
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co-sign on the poor tackling
between missed tackles and face mask penalties, i thought i was gonna lose my mind, up in here, up in here!!!
just glad we won…
"Jerry Jones offers more second chances than a tent revival." -- Kevin Sherrington, The Dallas Morning News
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by silverblue5 on
Sep 16, 2008 12:08 AM CDT
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Hey guys
We live with TONY an die with tony…..I think he’ll lead us to 12 wins…
this was an amazing game…….God
WHAT A GAME!!!!!!!
You'll never get in a traffic jam,while going the extra mile. -Roger staubach
by TrueBlue24 on
Sep 15, 2008 11:28 PM CDT
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Now you see why I was more worried about the Eagles
than the giants. They are going to be a force this year
by Deke on
Sep 15, 2008 11:28 PM CDT
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+1
The Eagles are back. Realistically, in this division, I think we’ve gotta hope we sweep one and split with the other two.
by WB3forMB3 on
Sep 15, 2008 11:30 PM CDT
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And their two biggest additions contributed tonight
Rookie WR – DeSean Jackson
Prize FA Corner – Asante Samuel
I too predicted that they’d give Dallas a tough fight in the NFC East this season.
"Jerry Jones offers more second chances than a tent revival." -- Kevin Sherrington, The Dallas Morning News
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by silverblue5 on
Sep 16, 2008 12:07 AM CDT
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AND
they’re top 2 WR
weren’t in the game
PHILLY is a REAL threat!!!!!!!!
You'll never get in a traffic jam,while going the extra mile. -Roger staubach
by TrueBlue24 on
Sep 15, 2008 11:29 PM CDT
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Disagree
Their NEW #1 receiver was in the game
by WB3forMB3 on
Sep 15, 2008 11:31 PM CDT
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If his 1st two games are any indication
DeSean is clearly their best receiver.
Steve Smith, Jr.
by WB3forMB3 on
Sep 15, 2008 11:33 PM CDT
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which is why we should have drafted him with our 2nd 1st rounder...
he is Steve Smith Jr…..best WR in this years WR class………
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
Sep 15, 2008 11:42 PM CDT
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We had to take a CB
in my opinion. In hind sight, you are correct sir. But at the time, we had no idea if AJ was going to keep his nose clean, plus a year of rust. We HAD to have a CB
by WB3forMB3 on
Sep 15, 2008 11:45 PM CDT
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hey
Jenkins saved us a TD in the first half……and Felix scored one…..When should we have taken Desean???
You'll never get in a traffic jam,while going the extra mile. -Roger staubach
by TrueBlue24 on
Sep 15, 2008 11:54 PM CDT
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They have no top Wr's
there #1 Wr is Westbrook. Philly played a good game, but let’s not forget we gifted them 14 points. We won’t see them until the last game of the season when the game won’t matter. Again, we killed ourselves more than they had to do with it. The penalties were real bad. We have to shore that up. I can’t remember the last time I saw so many face masks penalities.
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by Boyzfan94 on
Sep 15, 2008 11:49 PM CDT
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Rookies
one thing I like about this game…
Felix of course, TD KO return, oh yeah
Jenkins makes a crucial pass breakup
Bennett makes a third down conversion with YAC
Also Austin came back and contributed a couple good catches including a first down.
by scottmaui on
Sep 15, 2008 11:30 PM CDT
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Crayton was invisible
He was shut down for the most part. I think he had 1 catch for the game. The reason why I keep saying we need a legite #2 WR next year.
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by Boyzfan94 on
Sep 15, 2008 11:51 PM CDT
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You know its the truth......
Look up... get up...Don't ever, ever give up!!
by Boyzfan94 on
Sep 15, 2008 11:55 PM CDT
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Roy Williams has a fractured bone
Mickey just said 4 to 6 weeks……
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by Boyzfan94 on
Sep 15, 2008 11:56 PM CDT
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No, not really
Our #2 receiver and a damn good game, 7 receptions for 100 yards. Find me another #2 that had a better week.
by WB3forMB3 on
Sep 16, 2008 12:01 AM CDT
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not talking TE
Were talking WR’s. Witten in a TE now matter how you slice it….
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by Boyzfan94 on
Sep 16, 2008 12:08 AM CDT
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Production is production
It doesnt matter where it comes from. Opposing OCs have to account for him or TO, pick your poison. He may be a TE by position, but like it or not, he’s our #2 receiver, if not our #1
by WB3forMB3 on
Sep 16, 2008 12:11 AM CDT
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If our #2 receiver is not catching passes
I would like to see him keep opposing defenses honest with his speed.
by quincyyyyy on
Sep 16, 2008 12:19 AM CDT
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I dont get it
We just put up 41 points on one of the better defenses in the NFL and people are still screaming for a “#2 WR”.
by WB3forMB3 on
Sep 16, 2008 12:38 AM CDT
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no I'm not screaming
It would be nice to have a speedster on the other side to stretch the field. But I’m more than happy with our offense right now.
by quincyyyyy on
Sep 16, 2008 12:40 AM CDT
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And neither is Austin. Those two are our deepthreats.
~Texas Massacre 08~
by TheHeat on
Sep 16, 2008 12:52 AM CDT
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and Crayton wasn't bad
in this offense with so many weapons you can’t expect him to put up big numbers every night, and he may be doing his job even if he isn’t getting the touches. he only had 2 catches for 23, and he fumbled one and recovered it himself, and dropped one (that would have been a good catch), but he also started off the final scoring drive with a big 16 yard reception. so while he made a mistake and wasn’t huge, he also contributed to the win, and as our third passing option that’s not bad.
by scottmaui on
Sep 16, 2008 1:00 AM CDT
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+1
PC came thru in the clutch. That 16 yd catch was for a 1st down, people need to quit this nonsense of how we need a “real” #2 WR. TO and Witten are uber threats, and I think you saw the speed of Stanback on display when he escorted El Gato on the TD return. Not to mention Austin contributed.
T-New, shutting down WR's for Dallas since 2003
by APerfectStar on
Sep 16, 2008 1:58 AM CDT
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Austin will turn out to be the #2 on this team
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by Boyzfan94 on
Sep 16, 2008 9:47 AM CDT
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It would be nice
But the offense didn’t seem to have a lot of trouble stretching the field against Philly’s excellent DBs. Virtually non-checkdown every pass play was vertical down the field.
by grapejoos on
Sep 16, 2008 10:00 AM CDT
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+1
Exactly, because we can’t depend on Witten to stretch the defense all the time. Thank goodness, the Eagles LBs and over the hill Dawkins could’nt cover Witten in this game.
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by Boyzfan94 on
Sep 16, 2008 9:45 AM CDT
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to Dawkins defense,
they aren’t very many safeties that can, if any. He’s that good (Witten)
by WestTxHornFan on
Sep 16, 2008 10:31 AM CDT
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Tony Romo has yet to be sacked
in 2 games… that is very good protection, thanks o-line (even though they didn’t really open the way for barber much tonight)
by scottmaui on
Sep 15, 2008 11:34 PM CDT
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Where is that Iggles fan
First before I start about how he needs to pay up; a small note of acknowledgement to how good the eagles are. I did not realize how good their line was and dallas was neck and neck with them down to the wire. The two turnovers helped the eagles though; and changed the pace of the game. Dallas D only allowed 7 pts in the second half; and leave it to Dware to make the one sack he gets a signficant one. I have some genuine man-love for Demarcus Ware; I wanted to start singing “head, shoulder, knees, and toes” when he got that sack on mcnabb; in fact he may have started singing that as he took donavan down.
Now on to business, where are you “yophilbro”? You have a debt to pay, you and anyone else on your side who took the wager.
by cowboy78 on
Sep 15, 2008 11:34 PM CDT
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He's probably crying over his Philly Cheese steak
Let’s see if this big talker steps up and makes good on the bet that he proposed in the 1st place.
Or if he confirms my feelings about the Iggles fans in general.
T-New, shutting down WR's for Dallas since 2003
by APerfectStar on
Sep 15, 2008 11:59 PM CDT
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LOL!!!
I have some genuine man-love for Demarcus Ware; I wanted to start singing "head, shoulder, knees, and toes" when he got that sack on mcnabb; in fact he may have started singing that as he took donavan down.
Don’t forget about Ellis either, he came through with 2 sacks as well.
~Texas Massacre 08~
by TheHeat on
Sep 16, 2008 12:54 AM CDT
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Amazing
That was like Arena football, like Jaws said. What a game, and what a win. The Eagles are good. That DeSean Jackson is fast as hell.
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by thelandryhat on
Sep 15, 2008 11:41 PM CDT
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No sacks
No sacks. That just boggles my mind because romo was under a lot of pressure
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by thelandryhat on
Sep 15, 2008 11:42 PM CDT
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Wow is all I can say
We were very fortunate to come away with that one, especially since we gave them 14 points. Our defense has about 5 sacks that game if Mcnabb wasn’t so amazing at avoiding the rush at time. Also how about Felix Jones! He is something else we need to get him the ball on offense more often because he was just sensational returning the ball tonight!
by NDCowboy8 on
Sep 15, 2008 11:52 PM CDT
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We wON
Dude this game was amazing….DAmn….It was one of the most entertaining games I’ve ever watched!!!!!
You'll never get in a traffic jam,while going the extra mile. -Roger staubach
by TrueBlue24 on
Sep 15, 2008 11:55 PM CDT
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Phew!
I was so nervous for that game I burnt my dinner. It was a frozen pizza, but hey—I’m just now eating it.
Feel so much remorse for not having faith in Felix to start him in my PPR FF league. He’s fast becoming my favorite player, regardless. And Mike Jenkins and Scandrick making plays? Draft looks great.
Eagles are gonna be tough. You can sense the NFC fast becoming the powerhouse connference. This division alone will boast some beat-’em-up wins.
So glad we won. So glad.
That #38 sure should wrap up!
by Aaron Novinger (Bigrigga31) on
Sep 16, 2008 12:02 AM CDT
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I loved the olympics tribute on the long TD
Did anyone else notice that TO leaned foward like he was breaking the tape on a track with his arms stretched back; classic. I wonder what he will do next week?
by cowboy78 on
Sep 16, 2008 12:03 AM CDT
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I'm spent
What a game.
What a finish.
What a win.
“How ’bout dem Cowboys?!?!?!?!”
"Jerry Jones offers more second chances than a tent revival." -- Kevin Sherrington, The Dallas Morning News
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Sep 16, 2008 12:04 AM CDT
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showing again
here in Hawaii because of our time zone, the game starts at 2:30, and then it plays again on ESPN in prime time, so if you don’t know the score you can watch it (for those who work regular jobs unlike me). they just restarted the coverage and kickoff is coming up! this one is worth watching again…
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Sep 16, 2008 12:04 AM CDT
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Philly is the real deal
As long as McFlabb and Westbrook stay healthy, they are the second best team in the division.
Midgets aren’t anything special.
Scums are going to end in the cellar this year.
T-New, shutting down WR's for Dallas since 2003
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Sep 16, 2008 12:04 AM CDT
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I just read through the Eagles game thread. Most of them reallly believe they are the better team. Considering their lucky butts only scored 7 points in the second half and we gifted them 14 points, I don’t see it.
Yeah Westbrook/McNabb fumbled but we still needed to drive the ball 70 yards down field to score a touchdown.
We are the best team in the division, hands down. We just need to get our shit together and watch the penalties and bonehead plays.
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Sep 16, 2008 12:12 AM CDT
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LOL got this from another blog...thought it was comedic gold
Tony Curtis got walloped on consecutive plays by some of them Eagle players. It was comical. He needs some starch in his pudding (but one of them got us a 15 yarder on his own dumb false-start – maybe he could teach that move to Flozelle?)
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Sep 16, 2008 12:07 AM CDT
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it wouldn't happen...
Trent Cole doesn’t have the stones to try that with Flo…
by SmittyCityMo on
Sep 16, 2008 12:12 AM CDT
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Roy Williams broke his forearm
Roy Williams broke his forearm
Tim MacMahon
Jerry Jones said Roy Williams suffered a spiral fracture in his forearm and will miss about four weeks. That means Pat Watkins, who was playing in the nickel and dime packages, will start at strong safety for the next month.
by scottmaui on
Sep 16, 2008 12:33 AM CDT
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OOh those suck
Cowboys fan since 1978.. I was 3 years old
by Mullin on
Sep 16, 2008 9:09 AM CDT
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FYI Watkins is starting at SS for the next 4 weeks
according to the dmn blog. This will be a big test for Watkins. I think he is going to be a RFA next year?
by quincyyyyy on
Sep 16, 2008 12:34 AM CDT
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I think they will move Hamlin to SS and Watkins to FS now
Makes more sense
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by Boyzfan94 on
Sep 16, 2008 9:48 AM CDT
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Really?
That’s what I’d prefer, but that’s a lot of shifting around. So, then—lucky Keith Davis is back to fortify the position.
That #38 sure should wrap up!
by Aaron Novinger (Bigrigga31) on
Sep 16, 2008 10:05 AM CDT
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I mean, it could go either way
but Hamlin is a natural SS and Watkins natural position is FS. Once Roy is gone there is no question that’s what they will be playing.
I’ll go out on a limb here, but I think Roy’s days at starting are over. If Watkins plays well over the next 4 to 6 weeks there is no way he is replaced by Williams.
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by Boyzfan94 on
Sep 16, 2008 12:33 PM CDT
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In Wade's press conference
he declared FS to be Ken Hamlin’s natural position and that Pat Watkins is a more natural SS. So the depth cahrt appears to be:
FS: Ken Hamlin, Courtney Borwn
SS: Pat Watkins, Keith Davis
by Dave Halprin (Grizz) on
Sep 16, 2008 5:12 PM CDT
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Folk
I know the game was full of drama, but its nice that guys like this can hit two HUGE FG’s for us from 47 and 51 yards and we not even think twice about it…
Just saying…
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Sep 16, 2008 12:42 AM CDT
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Folk is not getting the love he deserves. He has been on point since being drafted. You have to love the guy. What a ‘Folk’ hero.
~Texas Massacre 08~
by TheHeat on
Sep 16, 2008 12:59 AM CDT
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yeah
when a 51 yard FG is like the least stressful play of the game, you know you have confidence in your kicker!
by scottmaui on
Sep 16, 2008 1:01 AM CDT
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Remember Cortez?
God that really makes you appreciate having Folk
by quincyyyyy on
Sep 16, 2008 1:24 AM CDT
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And don't forget about Billy The Inconsistent Cundiff...
…or Mike Legend In His Own Mind Vandershank
"Jerry Jones offers more second chances than a tent revival." -- Kevin Sherrington, The Dallas Morning News
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Sep 16, 2008 10:02 AM CDT
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And remember the problems with the long snappers?
I remember that Oakland game when LA shoved Cortez after he was yelling at the long snapper for botching a chip shot.
Folk is on hit.
That #38 sure should wrap up!
by Aaron Novinger (Bigrigga31) on
Sep 16, 2008 10:08 AM CDT
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That was definitely a Classic moment! Hahaha!!!
"Jerry Jones offers more second chances than a tent revival." -- Kevin Sherrington, The Dallas Morning News
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by silverblue5 on
Sep 16, 2008 10:19 AM CDT
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It's awfully quite...
Over at the Eagles board…
by SmittyCityMo on
Sep 16, 2008 12:57 AM CDT
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Smitty!!!
How’s it going man??
~Texas Massacre 08~
by TheHeat on
Sep 16, 2008 12:58 AM CDT
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Better now
that the game is over. I was getting edgy at the end, but now with that win put in the bag we carry on to Green Bay. All in all, I’m good…
by SmittyCityMo on
Sep 16, 2008 1:43 AM CDT
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I know i was getting on all ya nerves during the game. LOL!!!
~Texas Massacre 08~
by TheHeat on
Sep 16, 2008 4:56 AM CDT
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What a Game
WOW… I watched the SD game yesterday and was talking to a friend of mine how fun those games are when your team wins them and we get one today… made for a good weekend overtime cap.
by NamingRightsOnSale on
Sep 16, 2008 1:15 AM CDT
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I GOT DEVASTATED IN THE STOCK MARKET TODAY!
I had a ton of Lehman Brothers stock, now worthless. Oh well, a little smile at the end of the day was pleasant. Not your kid’s college fund pleasant, but pleasant in a small way.
Texas slang in a Big Apple minute, by a friendly OED consultant. http://www.barrypopik.com
by barrypopik on
Sep 16, 2008 1:29 AM CDT
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i'm sorry man
that really sucks
"They need security in the world, Craig!"
by Tuna Helper on
Sep 16, 2008 1:30 AM CDT
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Lehman Brothers was debacled.
(I know, not funny, sorry guy i know how you feel.)
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by APerfectStar on
Sep 16, 2008 2:03 AM CDT
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Lehman stood by New York City after September 11th.
Lehman moved its offices to midtown, but didn’t abandon New York City in its hour of need. I was proud to hold on to such a quality stock, a 158-year-old institution.
WIthin one business quarter, the stock price went from $60 to $0. It was the largest financial disaster in Wall Street history, several times larger than Enron. Bear Stearns was propped up for sale to JP Morgan, Merrill Lynch was sold at a discount to Bank of America, but Lehman just went POOF! and disappeared into worthlessness. It’s been a tough year, the toughest financially of my life.
Anyway, the Cowboys won.
Texas slang in a Big Apple minute, by a friendly OED consultant. http://www.barrypopik.com
by barrypopik on
Sep 16, 2008 2:31 AM CDT
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It Ain't The End Just Yet
This economy will collapse real soon by the looks of it.
~Texas Massacre 08~
by TheHeat on
Sep 16, 2008 4:58 AM CDT
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yeah man...
where are all the eagles fans? they were SO exicted this week. guess it was all for naught.
don’t try to box with God son. It never works.
LOL.
"They need security in the world, Craig!"
by Tuna Helper on
Sep 16, 2008 1:29 AM CDT
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where is that guy that made the bet...? I want to see the Cowboys logo on his sig...
Look up... get up...Don't ever, ever give up!!
by Boyzfan94 on
Sep 16, 2008 12:34 PM CDT
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i'm proud of our defence...
that was a very good offence…..and to say we couldn’t tackle or cover, just goes to show how good their offence is…..4 sacks…thats pretty good……what a game…..oh yeah 2 fg and 5 xp by folk…for some reason i’m not as worried about green bay as i was yesterday…..
I don't need a compass to know which way the wind shines....
by hashishkabob on
Sep 16, 2008 1:50 AM CDT
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If the roles change
There is no way philly wins. If they fumbled in their end zone, and threw a horrible interception in their own 20, and committed the same amount of penalties as we did this game isn’t even close. Hats off to them though they played great and we played average, but we still won. This shows that we are definitely the superior team.
by NDCowboy8 on
Sep 16, 2008 2:04 AM CDT
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I have to get this off my chest
This team is so loaded with talent, it’s hard to pick a favorite, but I have a serious mancrush on MB3. The guy is a total beast and I am beyond happy that Jerry signed him to a long term extension.
Also I changed my mind on who should return KO’s for this team, it’s El Gato in a landslide.
I just love this year’s team all the way around.
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by APerfectStar on
Sep 16, 2008 2:12 AM CDT
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My mancrush
is split between Felix and Zach.
I love seeing that big ol’ grin on El Gato. He just always seems happy. Makes me happy for him when he succeeds.
Zach is like a little torpedo—or like that He-Man figure Ram-Man. When he broke up that pass last night I was yellin’.
That #38 sure should wrap up!
by Aaron Novinger (Bigrigga31) on
Sep 16, 2008 9:10 AM CDT
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Funny how some games turn into scoring contests...
Very entertaining game to watch. Wide open action from both teams. The NFC East sure has a lot of firepower. It now seems more likely to me that three teams will reach the playoffs from our division. The Colts, Pats and Chargers don’t rule the roost any more.
Good win for you guys….
by giant fan since 57 on
Sep 16, 2008 5:37 AM CDT
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Plus we don't have to see Roy Williams for three weeks!
OK, that wasn’t nice.
Thanks GFS57
Never wrestle with a pig. You both get dirty and the pig loves it.
by dunkman on
Sep 16, 2008 6:02 AM CDT
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Thanks to you guys for bringin down the Pats last year
Maybe that helped to show the NFC teams that the AFC has weaknesses. It’s our decade now!
That #38 sure should wrap up!
by Aaron Novinger (Bigrigga31) on
Sep 16, 2008 9:12 AM CDT
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Ellis was dominant, as usual.
And can OverratedHall do what Felix can?
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"Maybe congress should take more vacations, whenever these people leave town, things just seem to get better..." - Jay Leno
by Longhorn on
Sep 16, 2008 8:26 AM CDT
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I've wondered about him a few times the past 2 games
I am ecstatic about picking Felix over Mendenhall. And as one of the people that waffled on whether Felix should be returning kicks, allow me to say: Felix should be returning kicks. Hester-esque.
by grapejoos on
Sep 16, 2008 10:07 AM CDT
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+1
Yeah, remember when everybody was so pissed during the draft? I think Felix is JJ’s favorite player in the league!
That #38 sure should wrap up!
by Aaron Novinger (Bigrigga31) on
Sep 16, 2008 10:09 AM CDT
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Congrats on a great game
That was one of the best and worst games to watch since it was an absolute nail biter. Being a Philly fan I will say that I would have preferred an Eagles win but they played well and it turned out that the fine points really mattered. Some people are saying that if Romo hadn’t dropped the ball in the endzone or thrown a pick, then we would have been down 14 points rather than in contention…well, if we had sacked romo at all, had stopped Felix’s return, or not fumbled the handoff then we would have won the game. In reality, that’s the just the way the game is, there is no Should haves or would haves, you either win our you lose and the team that won is the won that won…sorry for sounding like Madden.
Anyway, I think this is the NFC championship game right here, and while I do think that if we had curtis we would have had a few more options with some more experience in our WR core, I don’t think having Reggie brown would have mattered all that much, personally I think he is about the same as Greg Lewis if not a tiny bit better.
As for the Cowboys, I thought they played a hell of game, I think that reigning in the penalties would have definitely helped you, but that’s what happens in a tough game. I would actually start Felix more then Barber and just save barber fresh for the second half, that would be exceptional, especially with his style of running. And as well as you played, I still think that Owens runs his mouth too much, but maybe I have to say that since I’m an Eagles fan.
Great game, and I saw that a few of your players were injured, I hope that it’s not too serioius since I honestly was hoping for no injuries in this game since I knew that it was going to be physical. In the second week of the season, no one wants to see that happen. But Witten is a maniac, I heard he had is shoulder dislocated during the game, so they popped it back in and he went back on playing…classic.
Congrats
by thwalls on
Sep 16, 2008 8:36 AM CDT
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Thanks for being classy in defeat, thwalls.
The nations just witnessed that Donovan McNabb is back and better than ever.
You’re right. It could have gone either way — with BOTH teams making their own share of mistakes. Heck of a game last night.
I expect you all to take care of business and defeat Pittsburgh at home this Sunday… esp. after how poorly the Steelers played against Cleveland — although I’m sure they’re just happy to have gotten out of there with the “W.”
Guess it’s safe to say that the NFC East is back to being the BEAST of the NFL!!!
"Jerry Jones offers more second chances than a tent revival." -- Kevin Sherrington, The Dallas Morning News
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by silverblue5 on
Sep 16, 2008 8:54 AM CDT
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Some people are saying that if Romo hadn’t dropped the ball in the endzone or thrown a pick, then we would have been down 14 points rather than in contention…well, if we had sacked romo at all, had stopped Felix’s return, or not fumbled the handoff then we would have won the game.
Well, if the refs called the right play on Desean Jackson’s blunder from the start, if the refs called offensive PI instead of defensive on Henry, if Folk didn’t kick the opening kick OB (which i still think was the wrong call by the ref, as it looked to go through the endzone), if Romo didn’t throw that interception or fumble that ball it would have been a blowout.
"Popularity is fleeting. Principles are forever."
"Maybe congress should take more vacations, whenever these people leave town, things just seem to get better..." - Jay Leno
by Longhorn on
Sep 16, 2008 9:12 AM CDT
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I’m just saying that you have to take all of that into consideration. There’s always a lot of things that could have happened but sometimes things happen in a game (ie bad calls and blown plays). They happened on both teams, very rarely do you see a perfect game from any team, well New England circa October 2007 excluded, and that leads to opportunities. But who knows what else the refs didn’t call y’know? But at least we had better refs then the San Diego game.
by thwalls on
Sep 16, 2008 9:53 AM CDT
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But at least we had better refs then the San Diego game.
I seriously don’t think we did. Even on your side of the ball…the 2 missed facemasks. There refs were absolutely horrible.
"Popularity is fleeting. Principles are forever."
"Maybe congress should take more vacations, whenever these people leave town, things just seem to get better..." - Jay Leno
by Longhorn on
Sep 16, 2008 10:08 AM CDT
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Yeah, they did miss an early flagrant facemask on Westbrook
I couldn’t believe all the facemasks, Wade needs to make them sign a new pledge or something. I thought the refs were mediocre but they kept the game under control.
Funnily enough, had a Cowboy defender grabbed Jackson’s showboat ball and run with it, it would have been virtually the same scenario as the Denver game (just with more time left).
thwalls makes good points. Both teams made some back-breaking mistakes and got away with a few other plays, and it was a really close game. I’m glad we don’t have to play Philly again til week 17.
by grapejoos on
Sep 16, 2008 10:11 AM CDT
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I'll take it...
gotta win division games at home.. and we did…
i think all conventinal wisdom goes out the window when these two teams play, so i am not so much worried about our D giving up 37, some of that is fixable…. going to have to cut down on penalties, as we can’t play like that on the road and expect to win.
focuse is now on another big game in Green Bay…
by stephena on
Sep 16, 2008 8:44 AM CDT
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While gloating over the news of the Cowboys' win in the Dallas News sports section,
there was a blurb about the blown call against Anthony Henry.
And then an article that Ref. Ed Hochuli(Mr. Muscles) would have a blackmark on his record for giving Sunday’s Denver/San Diego game to the Bronchos for a “quick whistle” .
About time some of these zebras get their comeuppance!
Wharter
by Wharter on
Sep 16, 2008 8:56 AM CDT
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Finally Hochuli gets cited
Dude’s been gradually gettin more whistle and flag happy. Needs to be humbled and take a backseat to the sport like refs are post to.
That #38 sure should wrap up!
by Aaron Novinger (Bigrigga31) on
Sep 16, 2008 9:15 AM CDT
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And when are they gonna start testing him for 'roids?
I swear that zebra’s on “da juice.”
"Jerry Jones offers more second chances than a tent revival." -- Kevin Sherrington, The Dallas Morning News
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Sep 16, 2008 10:06 AM CDT
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Witten's injury
Hey, I just checked my FF page and there is a "P" next to Witten saying simply that he injured his shoulder in the win, but many of his yards came after the injury.
Anybody catch that last night. I was all hopped up on Chardonney.
That #38 sure should wrap up!
by Aaron Novinger (Bigrigga31) on
Sep 16, 2008 9:26 AM CDT
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new Barber rule?
Wasn’t there a new rule that an offensive player couldn’t grab the face mask anymore? If so then it wasn’t getting called since Westbrook stiff armed several Cowboy defender’s in the face mask.
Signature! I don't need no stinking signature!!
by DerekSTheRed on
Sep 16, 2008 9:36 AM CDT
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I remember one play in particular
where both Westbrook and the guy tackling him were grabbing each other’s facemasks. I’m not sure who initiated contact, probably the defender. I’m kind of skeptical that penalty exists until I see it called.
I also saw several borderline horsecollars last night and on Sunday. It seems like they don’t call it anymore as long as you are using another hand on their body at the same time.
by grapejoos on
Sep 16, 2008 10:13 AM CDT
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I saw that
but the facemask really has to turn the opponent’s head because they got rid of the 5 yarder in favor of only calling the flagrant 15 yarders.
That #38 sure should wrap up!
by Aaron Novinger (Bigrigga31) on
Sep 16, 2008 10:03 AM CDT
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And did anybody see...
…when Philly DT Juqua Thomas horse-collared The Barbarian on a run play that would have gone for more than the 6-yards gained.
You could tell that Thomas did something wrong by his reaction after the tackle, but nobody said anything about it. Heck, even the ESPN buffoons (Tirico-Korholio-Jaws) didn’t comment when shown in slow-mo.
That non-call happened on the possession before the Eagles started their final drive of the game.
There were several blown/missed calls during the game - and it went both ways. I give the officials a C for last night’s contest.
"Jerry Jones offers more second chances than a tent revival." -- Kevin Sherrington, The Dallas Morning News
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Sep 16, 2008 10:11 AM CDT
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And did anybody see...
…when Philly DT Juqua Thomas horse-collared The Barbarian on a run play that would have gone for more than the 6-yards gained.
…when Philly DT Juqua Thomas horse-collared The Barbarian on a run play that would have gone for more than the 6-yards gained.
You could tell that Thomas did something wrong by his reaction after the tackle, but nobody said anything about it. Heck, even the ESPN buffoons (Tirico-Korholio-Jaws) didn’t comment when shown in slow-mo.
That non-call happened on the possession before the Eagles started their final drive of the game.
There were several blown/missed calls during the game – and it went both ways. I give the officials a “C-” for last night’s contest.
"Jerry Jones offers more second chances than a tent revival." -- Kevin Sherrington, The Dallas Morning News
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by silverblue5 on
Sep 16, 2008 10:13 AM CDT
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I saw that horsecollar on MB3
I was shouting at the TV, but I guess the refs didn’t hear me.
It was an exciting game, but the blown calls were blatant. The PI on Henry, the facemasks on Dallas, and the biggest was the missed call on Desean throwing the ball down before crossing the goal line
I’ve seen the replays now, and Pac is watching the ball, but after the ref signaled TD the play was dead so he couldn’t have done anything..
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by APerfectStar on
Sep 16, 2008 4:41 PM CDT
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Big difference between a dislocation and separated shoulder
Cowboys fan since 1978.. I was 3 years old
by Mullin on
Sep 16, 2008 10:21 AM CDT
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Defense was pretty poor... Kinda glad Roy is gone.....
Well, once again our defense started out really poor — Even though we’ve supposedly got some of the best CB’s in the league now. I can only hope that the Roy injury will push Watkins to come along a little quicker (I really LOVED that big hit he put on last night to pop the ball loose, even if the eagles receiver was able to get a lucky drop and catch it)….
Emphasis this week should be on defense and getting the CB’s to play better coverage. So many plays McNab zipped the ball into a receiver who had nobody within 10-15 feet of him, I couldn’t believe what I was seeing out there.
Also our pass rush needs to focus in practice this week on getting to the QB…. I counted atleast 5 times when we SHOULD have had a sack on McNab and they missed the tackle, or allowed him to squirm away.
Felix Jones was a stud, and proved why he is going to be the #1 kick returner for the year. Any chance we have to get the ball into this kids hands is a chance we must take, because every return looked like a potential TD last night!
- Hakrjak
by hakrjak on
Sep 16, 2008 10:46 AM CDT
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i agree here
Felix is a STUD.. get that guy the ball on kick returns and in space on offence… man, he is quick
by stephena on
Sep 16, 2008 10:54 AM CDT
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I agree about the coverage
That zone just kills me. I guess our CBs can’t play man, because I feel like man coverage would have to be better than what we saw out there. That said, our D did make some big stops when we needed them to do so.
It will be interesting to see how Watkins plays. This will be a good opportunity to preview how we’ll adjust to life after Roy. I’m wondering if we won’t see Hamlin move to SS and Henry to FS as soon as Newman is healthy.
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Sep 16, 2008 11:02 AM CDT
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+1
I almost threw up in my beer when I saw Roy get beat once again on the Jackson reception. This injury may be a blessing as weird at it sounds, because how much of this can the coaching staff take? New number same tired coverage skills. Nothing has changed. I hope he only returns as a backup. Hopefully, his starting days are over. Roy being out 3rd downs is not enough…
Look up... get up...Don't ever, ever give up!!
by Boyzfan94 on
Sep 16, 2008 12:39 PM CDT
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This was big test number 1
now an even bigger test and to me going to be a tougher game is coming up in Green Bay, the Defense especially the secondary looked pretty bad except for a couple of plays, this like last year worries me the most about the Boys, anyway great game last night, lets hopw they do well and win in GB
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Sep 16, 2008 10:49 AM CDT
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GB has a good Off
but a Def that allows the lions to come back in the 4th with 3 td’s and the GB off sputtered during that quarter; hands down Philly is a more complete team. GB D is not as good as philly’s; and Rodgers is still fitting in to his role as the starter. It is possible that he may struggle against dallas since it is still early in the season. On the same note, the Gints do not look that consistent either and are thin on Defense, meaning they could get worn down in a game if they cannot control the line.
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Sep 16, 2008 12:06 PM CDT
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GB
GB has a solid D as well. Their corners are aggressive and press on most downs. I think though our offense is too good to be pressured at the line by the other team’s DBs. Philly always gave us fits cause they can get to Romo, I am not sure GB can do the same.
by NamingRightsOnSale on
Sep 16, 2008 12:18 PM CDT
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Crayton needs to step up this week
We can’t depend on Witten, TO, MB3 and Jones to bail us out. He needs show he can be productive against the better CB’s in this league. We escaped last night without much of a contribution from him, but that can’t happen every week.
Look up... get up...Don't ever, ever give up!!
by Boyzfan94 on
Sep 16, 2008 12:42 PM CDT
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He needs to have the ball thrown to him for that to happen
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by Mullin on
Sep 16, 2008 12:45 PM CDT
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he needs to get open. That's the reason no balls are coming his way...
Look up... get up...Don't ever, ever give up!!
by Boyzfan94 on
Sep 16, 2008 1:28 PM CDT
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I would like to see a bigger game from him
But I feel like he has caught everything thrown his way so far, including a few catches for big first downs. He’ll be ready.
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Sep 16, 2008 1:28 PM CDT
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LOL -- Yep! I have Crayton on my fantasy team!
And I haven’t been happy that he hasn’t gotten any TD’s or much action so far…. Doh!
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Sep 16, 2008 12:57 PM CDT
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I have him in one league and took him out
thank goodness I did. I wouldn’t use him next week against GB’s CB’s also. I expect him put up less than 50 yds again. He simply doesn’t perform well against top CB’s. That was so the truth last night.
Look up... get up...Don't ever, ever give up!!
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Sep 16, 2008 1:27 PM CDT
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Crayton didn't get the ball thrown to him, but twice by my count
Both catches. I might have missed an attempt, but I think that’s right.
He wasn’t the 1st or 2nd option on the pass plays.
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Sep 16, 2008 4:54 PM CDT
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2 for 23 yds.....thats it...he needs to step it up
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Sep 17, 2008 11:06 AM CDT
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I haven't broken down film
But against Philly’s CBs, 2 catches on 2 targets isn’t that bad when the passing game is basically doing whatever it wants. Romo only threw 9 incompletions; one was a pick (bad throw), another was a dump-off he should have hit to MB3, another was pass interference on TO in the endzone, etc. There were, at most, 6 pass plays where you could say someone failed to get open. Crayton may have been open more than his targets indicated (again, can’t say since I haven’t broken down film). All things considered, for a supposedly sub-par 2nd WR in Crayton against pro bowl CBs, I don’t think that’s too shabby.
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