Cowboys First In East, Beat Philly 20-16
by Dave Halprin on Nov 8, 2009 11:12 PM CST
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What do we have here? Yes, it's the 6-2 Dallas Cowboys who are sitting alone atop the NFC East standings after a superb win on the road over the Philadelphia Eagles, 20-16. This was a typical NFC East slug-fest, but the team that punched the hardest was the Cowboys.
Big props to a defense that held the Eagles superweapons in check all night long. The Cowboys were not going to get beat over the top, so naturally they gave up some rushing yards and some short passing, but in the end the Eagles were only able to get 16 points on the board. That's well below their game average thanks to some good pass rush from Jay Ratliff and DeMarcus Ware and solid secondary play.
Mike Jenkins is turning into a stud. His interception was a big-time play.
The stop on 4th and 1 was a testament to a defense that seems to be getting better as the season rolls on.
On the offensive side of the ball, Tony Romo wasn't spectacular, but he was patient, efficient, and in the end, a winner. Roy Williams finally got involved, Jason WItten had a big game, and Miles Austin only needed one catch to change the game.
The introduction of the WIldcat paid off as Tashard Choice had a few good runs including a touchdown.
This game was a street fight, on the enemies turf, with first place in the East on the line, and this Cowboys team came to win.
Raf will be by later tonight for some analysis. In the meantime, use this thread to celebrate good times.
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Great game.
And great win for the Boys.
~Texas Massacre '09~
by TheHeat on Nov 8, 2009 11:16 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Finally!
Good game. Things to work on, certainly. But a good solid win.
by Chris in Va on Nov 8, 2009 11:16 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Good job, Cowboys!
Great game by both teams.
by Baked Potato Soup on Nov 8, 2009 11:17 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
It's the power of the forward hat!
Another smart, efficient game by Romo = another Cowboys win. Keep that hat facing the front, Tony!
by Baked Potato Soup on Nov 8, 2009 11:18 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
They were patient and made
plays when it counted most. I was upset Smiles wasn’t doing anything but that sure changed fast
by WAREwolf94 on Nov 8, 2009 11:19 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I was there...
The Cowboys are in the driver’s seat. But with that said, I’ll be interseted to see ge game tape on the following things…
- The Ellis Hobbs kick return. I’ll be looking for the penalty on that play.
- The Sheldon Brown INT return. I’ll be looking for that penalty.
- The 4th and 1 QB sneak
- The unsportsmanlike penalty after the Celek TD
- The phantom false start penalty on Maclin.
Maybe you guys can shed some light on those, as I’m still in the parking lot… miserable.
by Bye, Dawk :( on Nov 8, 2009 11:21 PM CST via mobile reply actions 0 recs
Again, I'll wait until I see the tape...
…but from these replies, you guys seem like the cat that got away with eating the canary.
by Bye, Dawk :( on Nov 8, 2009 11:52 PM CST via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
OMIGODOMIGODOMIGOD
I’m practically fanning myself (but not really)!
This is incredible. What a win!
1st place, BABY!!!!!
2009 Dallas Cowboys: 10-6
2009 New York Jets: 11-5?
2009-2010 Dallas Mavericks: 57-25
by Grady90 on Nov 8, 2009 11:22 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
You're correct
I was saying to myself during the game not to get excited until we see what happens in December.
But that won’t stop me from being ecstatic today _
2009 Dallas Cowboys: 10-6
2009 New York Jets: 11-5?
2009-2010 Dallas Mavericks: 57-25
by Grady90 on Nov 8, 2009 11:27 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
The first step to a new identity..
This was a game that under similar circumstances last years team would have found a way to lose…
It isn’t perfect by any stretch..but like romo has said all season..just keep getting better
by SDTrueblue on Nov 8, 2009 11:23 PM CST via mobile reply actions 0 recs
Wanna know a sekreit?
Dallas won a close game with Philly last year. Closer than this one, and every bit as hard fought.
This is just another one of the big games that Romo and Wade have won, which will be forgotten the next time something goes wrong.
I think if you put two of my best seasons together it wouldn't come up with the numbers he's going to have at the end of the season. -Troy Aikman on Tony Romo
by Big D Bam Bam on Nov 8, 2009 11:32 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
it wasn't similar circumstances.
last years game was nuts. The Eagles had new life after a ridiulous oakland upset over tampa. That stadium was crazy. The only game I’ve ever seen where I was actually afraid of the opponent. The crushed us in every phase of the game that week. Evertyhing was working for them, nothing did for us
by foyesboys on Nov 8, 2009 11:37 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
wow i completely misread this post
ignore my response,sorry.
by foyesboys on Nov 9, 2009 12:33 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
The penalty call on the Hobbs play was clear
Did you see Samuel grab RWs arm in the end zone? It wasn’t all one way.
Reid is strange with the in game decisions
by I_miss_Switzer on Nov 8, 2009 11:23 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
This Cowboys team is going to have to start meeting raised expectations again
by AustonianAggie on Nov 8, 2009 11:26 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
that was an awesome win.
those interceptions really helped.
by xailin on Nov 8, 2009 11:26 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I expected a game like this
I’m just glad we came out on top
by quincyyyyy on Nov 8, 2009 11:28 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Nice to see what Austin & Roy give us
I loved the way Austin and Roy contrast eachother with their style of play. And how about that Kevin Ogletree getting involved as a play-maker?
I really like that trio out there and looks good for the future, that’s not even taking into consideration the two TE’s we have or the 3 RB’s.
It’s nice to see Roy do what he does best, Austin do what he does best, and Ogletree giving us a glimpse of the future. He’s definately beating out Crayton next year…I’ll take this type of game from Roy each week, he’ll break one of those slants to the house eventually.
Romo played smart football today, took sacks instead of stupid picks. Very good hard fought ball game.
by LonghornsLegend on Nov 8, 2009 11:29 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I want to see Tree catch some REAL passes though (not just screens).
But you see he could be a dangerous dude after the catch! And I’m really surprised to see Garrett dialing up some plays for the young guys: Choice and Tree. Nice.
by blee on Nov 8, 2009 11:31 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Go WR's!
Tree has some nice burst, though a screen to AUSTIN sometime would be nice too.
Roy showed his hands, and the sweetest play of all was the back shoulder throw. Usually Romo only trusts Witten with those, and lately Miles.
Austin had a drop or two but wow. When was the last Dallas receiver you saw who you KNOW is gonna break a tackle and get to the end zone? (Hint: TO didn’t break many tackles, he was fast but that was about it).
Crayton had a drop, but he definitely looks a little faster this year, doesn’t he?
Now let’s get Marty B going too!!
by blee on Nov 8, 2009 11:29 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I was thinking the same thing about the screen to Austin at some point
But they maybe chose Tree because the D wasn’t keying on him at all
"When it's third and ten, you can take the milk drinkers and I'll take the whiskey drinkers every time." -Max McGee
by BigDinSC on Nov 8, 2009 11:31 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I absolutely love the way austin looks for the end zone every play
And that attitude seems to have spread to crayton also.
by foyesboys on Nov 8, 2009 11:40 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, Austin would have scored on that play where Crayton got caught.
"Help, it's hot and dark in here and someone is laughing." Taco Bell
by GunsUp on Nov 8, 2009 11:40 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah
on that play I was like, “Crayton, you just got caught from behind by a LINEBACKER.”
by Joon on Nov 9, 2009 12:39 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Dude he was straight arming Samuels to create distance
Not like he was free and clear.
You can't stop Patrick Crayton, you can only hope to contain him.
by APerfectStar on Nov 9, 2009 1:14 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Whooo
I’m extremely elated. This game was a reason I’m a fan of a game like football and it came out exaxtly as wished, with a win. Feels good in tough times, but tommorow we start gameplanning against the Packers, they’re better than you think. But, for now Go Cowboys, everyone came to play against a very tough oppopent. Loved the playcalling in the beginning by taking pressure off Romo and using Ogletree and Choice more, definitely threw the D off. It could’ve been better but I’ll take it. We’re for real. But the season isnt over…
"Aw Shucks" - Wade Phillips
by MrMinority on Nov 8, 2009 11:31 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I find it hysterical
all the doubters and naysayers were saying the season was over after 4 games, we’re just an average team, now we’re in 1st at the mid season mark.
I told those guys, we’ll get better, now eat your crow like good boys.
In Romo we Trust
by Terry on Nov 8, 2009 11:31 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Crow eaten wholeheartedly. I wasn't really a nay sayer, but I wanted to see better football.
"Help, it's hot and dark in here and someone is laughing." Taco Bell
by GunsUp on Nov 8, 2009 11:36 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
So If You Were Ever Wrong
Did you publicly admit it?
Like predicting we’d go 14-2 last year, or in 2007 that only teams with great QBs could win the Super Bowl?
I guess that’s different, huh?
If you’re serving crow, you’d better save the drumsticks for yourself.
by kindablue on Nov 8, 2009 11:53 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
children
Come on now. We won. peace!
by Chris in Va on Nov 8, 2009 11:54 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
+1 Terry
You can't stop Patrick Crayton, you can only hope to contain him.
by APerfectStar on Nov 9, 2009 1:15 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Just like you ate crow in the days following the Giants game ... oh wait, no you didn't, you disappeared for just shy of a week
Lifetime Cowboys Fan from the Swamps of Jersey
by Seanrude on Nov 9, 2009 8:02 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
and what would I be eating crow for??
In Romo we Trust
by Terry on Nov 9, 2009 10:30 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
How about the introduction of the Ogletree screen?
He has 3 HUGE screens on 3rd downs, all that resulted in first downs. Very nice to see him getting involved!
by mhuff13 on Nov 8, 2009 11:31 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Another nice wrinkle introduced into the offense
Garrett is earning his paycheck this season.
You can't stop Patrick Crayton, you can only hope to contain him.
by APerfectStar on Nov 9, 2009 1:16 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
What is with...
the Harry Carey glasses on OchoCinco?
by Pete222 on Nov 8, 2009 11:32 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
So according to "Eagles Green"
We’re all bandwagoners and front-runners, regardless of where we live, who else we root for or when we actually started rooting for the Cowboys…
Hoo boy.
by Pete222 on Nov 8, 2009 11:33 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
exactly
I rooted through 1-15 I have earned any cheering I can do!
by Chris in Va on Nov 8, 2009 11:35 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
+ 2 kajillion and three
"Help, it's hot and dark in here and someone is laughing." Taco Bell
by GunsUp on Nov 8, 2009 11:37 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
we're better fans than Jason will ever be an Eagles fan
thats for damn sure, that dude is absolutely clueless.
In Romo we Trust
by Terry on Nov 9, 2009 7:31 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I'm excited about the Razorback
Choice handled that very responsibly. In fact, we did it better than the Eagles and Vick.
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by accidental innuendo on Nov 8, 2009 11:34 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Question from a X's and O's moron...
is the Razorback not supposed to have Romo on the field? I didn’t see him.
If that’s true, then wouldn’t the opposing defense just see the QB on the sidelines and adjust accordingly…?
by Pete222 on Nov 8, 2009 11:37 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Not always
Sometimes he lines up out wide, and they could throw in a wrinkle where they run a reverse pass to Romo.
by mhuff13 on Nov 8, 2009 11:38 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Romo was on the field at least one of those plays.
And why is PHI wasting Vick? If that Arizona FS can almost throw for a TD so can Vick. I also love how Vick jogs after the handoff…you’re supposed to pretend you might still have the ball, numbnuts!
by blee on Nov 8, 2009 11:39 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
they wasted 2 plays with vick
they need to decide what to do…the experiment needs to end i think.
by foyesboys on Nov 8, 2009 11:41 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Funny how over at BGN they are calling us all classless and not willing to move on after a win
Like we never heard anything about 44-6
by Chris in Va on Nov 8, 2009 11:34 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
True...
…and I’ve about had it w/ that preteen over there named ‘JasonB’. It’s whatever though, we’re better than that. Win or lose…
…but damn does that win taste sweet.
Superbowl, or BUST.
by .FRoST.USAF on Nov 9, 2009 12:51 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
dude is absolutely clueless
In Romo we Trust
by Terry on Nov 9, 2009 7:32 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Great W
Romo looked comfortable today. He and the D are improving. Austin 1 catch and Romo still eclipsed 300 yds on good a D, on the road. JGarrett is doing a great job.
Side Note- Felix looks tenative on KR.
"No matter where you go, you are what you are playa"-Jay Z
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by Wmillion on Nov 8, 2009 11:35 PM CST via mobile reply actions 0 recs
I dont think he was comfortable at all!!!!
by ManTab on Nov 8, 2009 11:38 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
i am talking
About commanding the offense. The protection was a problem, but he still chalked up 300 yds and 1td. He played great considering he was under constant pressure.
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by Wmillion on Nov 8, 2009 11:44 PM CST via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
He played tough despite NOT being comfortable.
by Fernie67 on Nov 8, 2009 11:44 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
good to see
Romo not forcing throws. Bad throws will happen, consistent forced throws is a problem.
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by Wmillion on Nov 9, 2009 12:07 AM CST via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
Exactly
He took that sacks and protected the ball. That wasn’t always his strong point.
by Road Warrior on Nov 9, 2009 3:33 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Let's note that our ST play wasn't all that great today...
but I’ll take an ugly win like this. And yeah, what happened to Felix the great return guy? Put Tree in there.
I loved that Romo took some sacks. I don’t think any fan base has been so happy about sacks before.
by blee on Nov 8, 2009 11:38 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
sacks with no fumbles is what we are happy about.
"Help, it's hot and dark in here and someone is laughing." Taco Bell
by GunsUp on Nov 8, 2009 11:38 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
as well as sacks instead of reckless throws for interceptions
2009 Dallas Cowboys: 10-6
2009 New York Jets: 11-5?
2009-2010 Dallas Mavericks: 57-25
by Grady90 on Nov 8, 2009 11:40 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Dallas taking kneel downs with 2 minutes left is a beautiful win to me
by AustonianAggie on Nov 9, 2009 12:22 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Exactly...it's amazing how some people see things through some strange colored glasses...
We earned every point we got and got no “cheap” scores…we pressured them better on defense and handled the pressure better on offense…it was a solid convincing win…I love knowing we can play tough and steady in high pressure games…am I the only one who saw this?
by CaliFanInTx on Nov 9, 2009 12:37 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
He probably meant 'tough' instead of 'ugly'
by Joon on Nov 9, 2009 12:43 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Big difference between those 2 words...
by CaliFanInTx on Nov 9, 2009 1:12 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Well, special teams was pretty ugly, and Felix looked like he was very tentative
other than that, just smart, conservative football. I do wish Tony had seen Witten dancing all alone in the corner of the end zone, though. It would have just made it 24-16, though.
by mdlusk on Nov 9, 2009 1:14 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I would describe it as ugly
Ugly as a tough win, not ugly as a poorly played win. For the most part (aside from some penalties….i mean some of them are guarented cause philly blitzes so much, but we had a ton), we played solid football.
by foyesboys on Nov 9, 2009 12:54 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Very,very impressed with.........
- 1 the win.
- the heart and soul of all units coming together for another good, no great team win.
- the offense made plays when it had to in the 4th quater.
- the defense made plays in the the 4th quarter when it had it to.
- they stuck together when the going was rough.
- im still smart enough to know its only November and I will be more impressed if they are playing like this when the Eagles come to town on Jan 3rd.
by TARHEEL PAUL on Nov 8, 2009 11:38 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I'm very impressed with 911
The connection was there today. Nice to see.
2009 Dallas Cowboys: 10-6
2009 New York Jets: 11-5?
2009-2010 Dallas Mavericks: 57-25
by Grady90 on Nov 8, 2009 11:39 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Yes sir.
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by Wmillion on Nov 8, 2009 11:46 PM CST via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
+911
Idk wtf was goin on I was at a bar where I was about to whip 5 65 guys without a blink and I did not give a f%ck. I got in all there faces by myself to let them know, " this is texas, BIT$H!"
by TONYINCC on Nov 9, 2009 12:07 AM CST via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
LMAO... Hooah.
Superbowl, or BUST.
by .FRoST.USAF on Nov 9, 2009 1:17 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Great win
Pass the salt and pepper, I’ve got more crow to eat. I’m starting to enjoy it, it tastes like chicken
by StillHateTheGiants on Nov 8, 2009 11:40 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
c'yall tomorrow. 5 am is coming soon to alarm near me.
"Help, it's hot and dark in here and someone is laughing." Taco Bell
by GunsUp on Nov 8, 2009 11:42 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Good times all.
I was one of the people that were saying the Boys’ were not playing well Terry and guess what? They weren’t at the moment. They are playing well now. They aren’t perfect by any means but A LOT better than they were. They are playing with heart, it’s good to see.
by torchindefenses on Nov 8, 2009 11:45 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
This team played with pride. That's huge.
by Fernie67 on Nov 8, 2009 11:45 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
That's wonderful
as long as they avoid playing with “swagger,” which is what got the ’Boys in trouble in the first place, lol.
2009 Dallas Cowboys: 10-6
2009 New York Jets: 11-5?
2009-2010 Dallas Mavericks: 57-25
by Grady90 on Nov 8, 2009 11:48 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
How bout them Cowboys!!!!!
We want #6!!!!
We want #6!!!!
We want #6!!!!
We want #6!!!!
We want #6!!!!
We want #6!!!!
by spadesking131313 on Nov 8, 2009 11:49 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
haha calm down its a little early
but beating philly is always sweet.
I’d worry that NO could rip us apart, but I think every team feels that way.
Other than that, theres not a team we can’t beat…
by foyesboys on Nov 8, 2009 11:51 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Carolina almost had them today
But yeah, that game is going to be frightening.
2009 Dallas Cowboys: 10-6
2009 New York Jets: 11-5?
2009-2010 Dallas Mavericks: 57-25
by Grady90 on Nov 8, 2009 11:52 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Think we COULD beat NO
Our offense when clicking is one of the only ones in the league that can play with them.
But certainly would be a tough game
by SDTrueblue on Nov 8, 2009 11:53 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I wonder WTF is JJT is gonna say tomorrow.....
little f^%r he is…..
by ManTab on Nov 8, 2009 11:57 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
He actually live blogged that he though Garrett has grown as a OC...
by CaliFanInTx on Nov 9, 2009 12:38 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
JJT's last article was documenting the Cowboys good chemistry
maybe he’s turned some corner. Or the Cowboys have. JJT has scewered them a lot, but they’ve deserved it
by AustonianAggie on Nov 9, 2009 12:40 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
So the big question is....
Where are all the guys who were telling us how worthless Roy is/was?
I think the guy had a pretty good game. But I’m sure Hurd could have done more… /rolls eyes
by tkosmith on Nov 9, 2009 12:02 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
sweet sweet revenge
After Fuentes blows a save and an Angels loss to the Indians:
"Angels still in first place" - UCI Halo
"Hey you know who would have gotten those 3 outs in the 9th?
Darren O’Day." - FirebatM3
LOL
by hinduplaya on Nov 9, 2009 12:02 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
I don't know about you guys...
But I get more and more annoyed everytime I watch that replay where Roy made the first down and just ran out of bounds for no reason.
I realize it doesn’t matter now, but why didn’t he just keep running!
by aea1189 on Nov 9, 2009 12:20 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
He might have gotten 1 or 2 more yards, and that’s the type of hit that Felix keeps getting hurt on, those sideline leg hits.
by Baked Potato Soup on Nov 9, 2009 12:34 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
it doesn't really matter to me
why take hits from linebackers (those weren’t corners chasing him down) to gain an extra 3 yards…Roy is kinda fragile too.
by foyesboys on Nov 9, 2009 12:34 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
There wasn't anyone in front of him though
If he has any speed he would have been able to gain at least 10 more yards. The safety had a pretty wide angle on him. Thats ignoring the fact that a guy his size would be able to break tackles.
That was critical part of the game, guys. The players go out there to play, not to prevent highly unlikely injuries.
by aea1189 on Nov 9, 2009 12:48 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
and you don’t think he would have been able to outrun linebackers???
what the hell is he doing at WR then?
by aea1189 on Nov 9, 2009 12:49 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
The linebackers were already there
maybe i need to see the play again.
by foyesboys on Nov 9, 2009 12:53 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
i thought it wouldve been like 2 or 3
those guys were practically on top of him.
by foyesboys on Nov 9, 2009 12:53 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
They had the angle on him
He would have been knocked out of bounds anyway.
You can't stop Patrick Crayton, you can only hope to contain him.
by APerfectStar on Nov 9, 2009 1:21 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I am already looking foward to seeing what decamillis is going to do against that piss-poor ST
of the Peckers.
Ignore the Mainstream Media, EMBRACE THE HATE!!!!
by cowboy78 on Nov 9, 2009 12:24 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
wade and redball outcoached Reid
I never thought I’d see the day ……
That fourth amd one call was horrible ny reid. And then to lose his last timeout challenging it …….
And hen the field goal call.
by alanTdot. on Nov 9, 2009 12:24 AM CST via mobile reply actions 0 recs
mike jenkins is the truth
take that to the bank
by CowboysFan4Life on Nov 9, 2009 12:28 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
The Eagles board is hilarious.
Pouting, whining, and excuses – exactly what you would expect from them.
by Baked Potato Soup on Nov 9, 2009 12:30 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
According to AP
Moise Fokou drew the holding penalty on Philly’s KO Return for TD
and he was the same guy who drew the illegal block on the Romo INT
He’s going to get filleted
by AustonianAggie on Nov 9, 2009 12:30 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
Moise Fokou is a 7th round pick forced in to action at LB for Philly. Almost feel bad for the player
by AustonianAggie on Nov 9, 2009 12:31 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
with their injuries
hes about to see actual playing time asopposed to getting cut.
by foyesboys on Nov 9, 2009 12:35 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
What would Mike Jenkins and Kieth Brooking need for Probowl consideration?
I thinking Brooking as a 2 down player may hinder him, Mike Jenkins need 2 or 3 more INTs before mid-Decemember?
by AustonianAggie on Nov 9, 2009 12:43 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
I don't think people outside dallas fans have realized what keith has brought to this team
so i kinda doubt he gets much consideration.
Jenkins isnt even our number 1 cb so i doubt he goes too. Hes playing well though.
by foyesboys on Nov 9, 2009 12:49 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
He keeps getting INTs and he'll come to be regarded as #1
his penchant for big plays has already made me perfer him to Newman
by AustonianAggie on Nov 9, 2009 12:50 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
How about the potential of Victor Butler?
Major Sack late in the game against the NFL’s best scrambler. His shoelace tackle was a thing of beauty, speed, balance and vision.
Spencer had a good game too but Butler seems to have a knack for hitting the passer. (Though I do recall Spencer taking Eli Manning out of the game in Spencer’s 1st start, his 1st game as a rookie)
by AustonianAggie on Nov 9, 2009 12:48 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
that was CLUTCH
Spencer seems to be a quality player overall, but hes really having trouble getting tothe passer. Butler meanwhile has done a great job getting there.
by foyesboys on Nov 9, 2009 12:50 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe Butler needs to move into Ellis' passing down role.
Maybe not. Just a thought.
by Baked Potato Soup on Nov 9, 2009 12:51 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Its not a bad idea
It would be nice to rush 4 or 5 on third and long and actually get there.
by foyesboys on Nov 9, 2009 12:52 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I think its a good idea
Especially next week against the decrepit GB O-line.
You can't stop Patrick Crayton, you can only hope to contain him.
by APerfectStar on Nov 9, 2009 1:26 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I can't imagine
how much i would hate Rivers if he was on the Giants.
by foyesboys on Nov 9, 2009 1:03 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
One of the better wins I've seen from the Boys in quite a while.
They took the early emotion of the Eagles and still outscored them 7-0 in the first quarter. They didn’t get rattled even when the Eagle came back to make it 13-10. They could have folded the tent and played not to lose from there. They also could have let that BS PI noncall in the end zone, and then Romo not seeing (for once) Witten all alone in the end zone beat them mentally. They didn’t.
I like these kind of wins. Not too often, but they are ones you can build on.
By the way, we now have TWO victories over teams with winning records this year. Our 6-2 is no fluke. In fact I’d say our two losses were more of a fluke than any of the 6 wins. Now let’s win out through November and get to 9-2. We have the fading Packers, the Skins, and the Raiders left for the month (IIRC). That’s very doable.
by mdlusk on Nov 9, 2009 1:10 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
T-New shut down Jackson
Jenkins is a stud, T-New is a stud. Sensi is a stud, Ken Hamlin…uh, well Cowboys should draft a FS in the top rounds of the 2010 draft.
You can't stop Patrick Crayton, you can only hope to contain him.
by APerfectStar on Nov 9, 2009 1:25 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
They are both playing well.
From how it looked to me, Jenkins was out there on an island versus Maclin when he made the interception. That’s clutch.
by LDVFootball on Nov 9, 2009 1:37 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
maybe earl thomas will enter the draft as a lot of underclassmen probably will. the next draft is going to be crazy.
Who cares?
by Zak on Nov 9, 2009 3:29 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Newman really did a great job on Jackson
It’s a shame how a lot of Cowboys fans throw him under the bus, they simply don’t realize how good is really is.
In Romo we Trust
by Terry on Nov 9, 2009 7:34 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
+1
Dallas has two very good corners.
Their secondary coverage has been great .. and has led to sacks and turnovers the past few games.
by spadesking131313 on Nov 9, 2009 9:35 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I'm really amazed by Jenkins' INT.
I don’t remember seeing a Cowboy making an INT that was that athletic. Seemed like he was behind the WR 2-3 yards then just snatched the ball away from him.
by selke99 on Nov 9, 2009 11:39 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
hey now
don’t discredit the qb of he secondary. This is from Mosley:
Leading 13-10, the Eagles got the ball back at their 23-yard line. On first down, wide receiver Jeremy Maclin jogged off the line of scrimmage as if he was going to block before turning on the jets in an attempt to race past the Cowboys’ secondary. Safety Ken Hamlin recognized from the start what Maclin was doing, and he shouted to second-year cornerback Mike Jenkins, “Stay back!” That proved to be good advice.
“I knew there was something fishy going on,” Jenkins said. “Ken was telling me to get over the top of Maclin, so I started sprinting.”
Jenkins matched Maclin step for step and then he undercut the route to pluck the interception
by foyesboys on Nov 9, 2009 7:58 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I'm glad he's helping the young guys out
But I’d still rather have a FS who makes plays himself once in awhile. Like the guy who played so well in 2007.
You can't stop Patrick Crayton, you can only hope to contain him.
by APerfectStar on Nov 9, 2009 9:40 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
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