Last thoughts on the Cowboys/Browns game
by Brandon Worley on Sep 8, 2008 2:49 PM CDT
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PrintHere are a few quick thoughts from the game yesterday:
- Marion Barber was phenomenal is his debut as the Cowboys' starting running back. He had som big holes to run through, but what really impressed me was his vision to find the perfect running lanes. His 13 yard catch and run on third down showed just how refined a football player he has become.
- Anyone saying Barber's bruised ribs are proof he can't handle the starting job needs their head examined. Barber's running style is physical, but not once have I ever seen him throw his chest into a defender.
- Speaking of large running lanes, did anyone else get the itch to see what Felix Jones could do with those running lanes at the beginning of the game?
- I am convinced that Felix is the second coming of Neo; he has the ability to slow down time. He just runs so smooth and his acceleration is so quick that defensive lineman don't even realize he's by them until the whistle blows.
- Don't get discouraged by the Cowboys' pass rush. We have to remember that Derek Anderson was the least sacked quarterback in the league last year. They have a great offensive line led by Joe Thomas and Anderson gets rid of the ball in a hurry. The Cowboys also routinely used Greg Ellis in pass coverage in an effort to thwart Kellen Winslow's routes off the line of scrimmage. Demarcus Ware eventually got a sack and made a big play by forcing a fumble on third down.
- The Cowboys had 29 total tackles on defense, with Zach Thomas and Ware leading the team with 5. The defense allowed one long drive, and pretty much nothing else the rest of the game.
- Seeing Tony Romo pinned to the ground by about 600 lbs of human being grimacing in extrene pain, then being pulled up and pushed into the huddle by Marc Columbo, that was tough to watch. Then watching Romo drive his team down the field with blood dripping from his chin showed just how much of a leader Romo really is. That drive just threw all the "Hollywood", pretty boy Dallas Cowboys quarterback talk right out the window. At the end of the day, Romo is one hell of a football player.
- And finally: The wife refused to watch the game after halftime, stomping off after aCowboys' touchdown yelling, "I thought you said the Browns were supposed to be good this year!"
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Brandon, you shouldn't have lied to your new bride like that
that just wasn’t right getting her hopes up like that when you knew we would crush the brownies.
Romo is much more than one hell of a football player, he’s a warrior and there isn’t another qb I’d rather have behind center for our beloved team, none whatsoever.
In Romo we Trust
I totally agree Terry.....dear I say.."I love Tony Romo"
maybe not to the extent of Terry and his legit “man crush”…lol, But, I haven’t been this excited about our QB since the days of watching Roger Staubach…..don’t get me wrong, I enjoyed Troy’s stay here in Dallas…..but he just didn’t bring that excitment factor, great game manager and tactician, but not a seat of your pants playmaker…Staubach did have it, Tony does have it…..He is the man…and after week 1, with Brady out, and Peyton looking average, Tony Romo is the clear cut favorite to win this years Offensive Player of the Year, and MVP……In fact, I was so excited after yesturdays performance, I went on line and order my brand spankin’ new Tony Romo Premier Throwback Jersey, which should hopefully arrive before next Monday’s showdown with our much hated arch rival Philly……If not I still have a few backups (Witten, TO, and Ware) to fall back on…
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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
What kind of kick-back you getting there Boyz?
4? 5 per item sold? Do we need enter type your name in anywhere so you get credit? ;)
none at all.....just lookin' out for my boyz on BTB........
i’m a bargain shopper……you can’t even get jerseys in Dallas for less than the ones on that site…..no shipping, no tax……can’t beat it……i’m probably gonna buy a MBIII and Felix jersey from there as well…..next weeks present to myself….lol
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
Barber's injury
Does anyone know what caused the bruised ribs? I am thinking it was when he leaped into the air to dive over a couple of defenders…and I am not talking about the touchdown.
I love me some T.O....I ain't skeerd!!!!!
I agree.
It looked like he came up in some pain after that play, and we didn’t see him after that. He probably got all stretched out and landed on his ribs, leading to the bruising. Kind of like the old “abdominal stretch” in pro wrestling, except with someone punching you in the ribs at the same time.
by Baked Potato Soup on Sep 8, 2008 3:42 PM CDT up reply actions
good analogy Baked....cuz that's exactly how it feels....
I was stretching for an extra yard and got hammered in the ribs with a helmut punch…..took the breath out of me…couldn’t even breath without excruciating pain…I thought i had a collapsed lung…I don’t think Barbers was as bad as mine……but as i stated in a previous post….that injury (torn rib cartilage) lasted a long long time, and it was painful months later, just by applying slight pressure……I just hope he’ll be fully effective, with a flack jacket…..cuz you know damn well opponents are gonna be gunnin’ for rib shots……
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
Just watched the highlight reel
Not only did he not come up looking hurt (at least to me), he came up pounding his chest like King Kong after that superman impersonation. He also kept playing and in fact scored his second TD later that drive.
lol....he probably did it when he was pounding his own chest..
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
My guess too
He kinda landed on the football there, and it had to hurt. That said, he popped right up. I hope Cricket is right about him practicing tomorrow.
Injection
I doubt MB3 will miss much time. They’ll give him a pain injection and wrap him up tight. However, this will linger for quite a while.
tell the wifey...
they were until they met THE COWBOYS!!!!
lol.
"They need security in the world, Craig!"
running game
i noticed several delays/draws where romo would fake a dropback before handing off. this looked to be very effective for both Barber and Jones. play action run? not sure what you call that but will be interested to see if that continues to be used. I’d say there looked like there was a little extra done by Romo and the backs to sell these – very subtle, but effective i believe.
further comments...
lol – on one delay that was run to Barber, Bigg blocks a guy (#94) without looking just by being ‘Bigg’. it’s at about the 1:18 mark on the Barber highlight reel from nfl.com. :)
Barber had great awareness on the checkdown thrown to him for the first down on 3rd and medium. spun away from a guy without seeing him and got the first down. great play.
It's a delay
If I understand correctly. It’s definitely going to be used a lot to help hold the LB’s and CB’s for an extra second when they pass, and to give the RB’s a chance to find the holes and get up to speed as they break thru the line.
T-New, shutting down WR's for Dallas since 2003
Heh heh Priceless
I’d take up chanting. Seems to work for monks and other celebates….
Never wrestle with a pig. You both get dirty and the pig loves it.
Romo
just did another amazing – if subtle – thing with that series – he dmenostrated to his team that he can’t be intimidated into playing scared. In fact, he seemed to become more determined. Romo is taking another step this season. You could feel that yesterday.
Never wrestle with a pig. You both get dirty and the pig loves it.
btw....that was a blow to the head with the crown of his helmut.....should've been called...
and more than likely, he’ll receive a fine from the NFL, even though he wasn’t penalized….
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
Willie McGuinest....that is...
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
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