The VRR: DeMarcus Ware is the Dallas Pass Rush
by Aaron Novinger on Dec 14, 2009 5:03 PM CST
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PrintDeMarcus Ware's injury in yesterday's game scared many of us, but it's now not seen as something too serious. In fact, Coach Phillips said in his press conference today that Ware is considered day-to-day. That's great news!
Having been released from the hospital with what is considered a sprain at the base of the neck, Ware is feeling much better and could be back soon.
"There is a possibility - again he came back a lot better today," Phillips said. "He was let out of the hospital early last night. He came back a lot better today so we will just have to see."
Though it is a shortened week because Dallas travels to New Orleans for a Saturday night game, Ware has yet to be ruled out. That's even better news for the Cowboys. Going up against the number one rated passer in the league in Drew Brees, they will need all the pass rushing help they can get.
Hat tip to OCC for the FanShot.
So what happens if Ware is not able to go on Saturday? The team could very well look to rookie Victor Butler to start.
The 6-2, 246-pound Butler has three sacks in limited playing time, all of which have come late in games. Phillips said the rookie, who played defensive end at Oregon State, is still learning the Cowboys' scheme and adjusting to playing outside linebacker.
"He's not a real big guy," Phillips said, "so that's part of it, too."
With or without Ware, I think we can all agree that the Dallas pass rush is rather inconsistent. Until recently, Jay Ratliff and Keith Brooking had been getting a rush up the middle. Perhaps Stephen Bowen can play a more prominent role against the pass-happy Saints.
If Ware is out, who is going to demand double teams? It's time for Anthony Spencer to step his game up one more level. DWare may make the game, but he'll be banged up. I saw Spencer maul the Chargers' tackles at times, yesterday. Although both the Saints' tackles are listed at 6-5, 315 lbs., Spencer brings a strong power rush.
Like Coach Phillips said, Butler is not too big a guy; and neither is the other option: Steve Octavien. He's more of a LB in the mold of Al Singleton instead of a DE/LB tweener like Ware and Spencer.
Whoever it is must be able to cover, too. Both RBs Reggie Bush and Pierre Thomas each have caught more than 30 receptions.
Speaking of covering - what's up with the third-and-longs? The secondary could definitely use some help on passing downs. Can't blame it all on the lack of a pass rush, but something's got to not give.
For the season, Cowboys' opponents have converted four times in seven chances on third-and-12, an abnormally high rate. In the last five games, Cowboys' opponents are 11-for-34 on third-and-eight or longer, also higher than the league average.
In other injury news, SS Pat Watkins sprained a PCL in yesterday's game. He is expected to miss 2-4 weeks. That's a big blow to the special teams coverage units.
TE Martellus Bennett will return to practice, but is not expected to play until the Redskins game.
FS Ken Hamlin will also return to practice this week. His status will probably depend on whether he participates fully or on a limited basis.
Phillips put the blame on the offensive line, not Marion Barber, for coming up short on the goalline.
"He hit it up in there good, but there was somebody there that we felt we could have come off and blocked. They played it a little bit different from what we had seen, but it wasn't that much different. We felt like we should have scored.''
Here's what Jason Garrett had to say about the series.
"Those were three different plays,'' Garrett said. "We had knocked them off the ball fairly consistently on that drive. Logic tells you we should be able to do it again."
"They did a good job making the stand.''
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Second and longs are going to be tougher getting to the QB
without Ware.
by Road Warrior on Dec 14, 2009 5:11 PM CST up reply actions
Once again....
someone has to get hurt for a rookie (or even a 3-year player) to get any playing time on this team.
Dang it DC…. I was supposed to be first… lol
btw you're right, with this coaching staff
the only way to break the starting lineup is injury to somebody else. If RW was not hurt, Austin would never had the chance for 10 TDs and what almost 1000 yards
You couldn't be more right about Austin.
I posted that on an earlier thread. I’m just wondering what this coaching staff is looking at during practice?
Speaking of ‘what were they looking at’, there is a rumor that Garrett was wearing those 3-D glasses when reading the play chart and that’s why he made those goal like calls.
by Road Warrior on Dec 14, 2009 5:15 PM CST up reply actions
i think the whole O-line put on the 3D shades at the one yard line,
not to mention the defence on 3rd downs
That was McBriar's diabolical scheme
Messing with the holds on Folk’s kicks in order to be named the PK.
by One.Cool.Customer on Dec 14, 2009 5:16 PM CST up reply actions
Ok, again, I am not a football guy, just a 49 year fan but...
Who in their right mind would call a pulling guard play on 4th and 2 feet while handing off the to fullback (MBIII’s position at the snap)? He had zero momentum and he had to wait for Kosier to get over in front of him. WTF Garrett
With a yard to go what is the problem with a QB sneak?
There was a big gap on the left of Gurode on the DLine, a quick snap and dive by Romo would have been pretty much unstoppable from a yard.
"Where's Woody? - We need another Darren Woodson
Agree
I’m a fan of Garrett, and think he’s been doing a good job this season. But I didn’t like that call, especially after 3 straight stuffs. Still, hard to believe that O-line wasn’t strong enough to push forward just a yard.
You can't stop Patrick Crayton, you can only hope to contain him.
by APerfectStar on Dec 15, 2009 12:31 AM CST up reply actions
That's like banging your head against the wall 4 times and not leaving a dent.
The tribulations of Winter...
90% of Americans say 'OH SHIT!' before going into the ditch on a slippery road.
The other 10% are from TEXAS and they say, 'HOLD MY BEER AND WATCH THIS!!!'
that game made me sick to my stomach.
Just thinking about what could have been in that game is sickening. they better get their stuff together for saturday night (not calling the same play 4 times on the 1), or it will be 8-6. I just want my team to be feared, not the december joke that everyone keeps telling.
Butler in coverage
From what I’ve heard previously Butler was really strictly a pass rusher DE in college and still has a lot to learn about coverage and run stopping as he makes the transition to 3-4 OLB, so he’s far from a complete player at the position, despite his flashes of goodness on his sacks. I think he’d be a big liability if he has to start in place of Ware. Let’s hope that Ware’s injury really was as minor as it seems it might be and he can end up playing, because without him we’re gonna really struggle, even more than we would otherwise, against this ultra-potent NO offense.
A quick trade with Oakland for Ellis may be in order. Please come back Mr. Ware.
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Okay, what are the tie breakers if we beat the Eagles in the last game to tie for the division title? I hope we're
in a position to win it outright at some point. I hope we didn’t squander our last chance yesterday.
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Nope, there is still hope.
If we win out, we’ll win the division. Of course, that’s easier said then done.
by Road Warrior on Dec 14, 2009 6:31 PM CST up reply actions
dallas will NOT win all three games.
I do not see how we win any of them to be honest with you.
they can win all three as easily as they can lose all three
They are capable of being very good and very bad.
In Romo we Trust
+3
The Knights season may have just ended, but the Cowboys year is just begining!
by aussie_cowboy on Dec 14, 2009 10:57 PM CST up reply actions
Dware is a awesome rusher
and every team in the NFL would stand in line for him. Here’s hoping he recovers first and then we can think about him playing. I want to win but let’s be smart too.
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Just to prove your point.....
I’ve read the comments on other sites that posted the Ware article. Even E-gal and Steal-er fans were wishing him well. That speaks volumes.
by Road Warrior on Dec 14, 2009 6:48 PM CST up reply actions
If Wade says Ware is looking good...
then Ware may be a lot worse than we think. Remember, Wade also tells us how good the team is and how good they’re going to do the rest of the season following each defeat.
Butler Is not a big guy....
It’s funny how we all get so used to talking about NFL players relatively. I mean Butler is 6-2 and 250 pounds, I would look like a child next to this fella.
Teams will spread us out on passing downs. N.O. will bring the rain just like Norv did. Hell I would….
An inconsistent pass rush is all they need to gamble with the fact that – in isolation – our DBs are not making plays.
Our DBs can’t seem to tighten up their coverage enough to help themselves. TNew shouldn’t be guessing if he has help over top when he knows there is an inside route being run.
We have mental lapses on the field that no amount of coaching will help. That has been the glaring common denominator in all of this. We can fire the whole front office and still have these mental mistakes. That is the dreaded unkown variable in coaching. Will your guys step up when the time comes?
We have players under contract who don’t…
We need a real GM that can realize this and make some real/effective changes…
Hoping for a speedy recovery
I am hoping for Ware to play against the saints. It changes the whole dynamics of the defense without him. Everything on our defense has been and is built around him. Even if he doesn’t play, i believe we can still pull it off. 1) Romo plays the way he’s been playing. 2) Receivers play the way they’ve been playing. 3) Most importantly our o-line and running backs playing to their full potentiol=WIN. BALL CONTROL!!! It’s sad to say but i believe that Demarcus Wares injury was a good thing for this team. Thank goodness he’s ok (otherwise i wouldn’t say this). This team needs a shake down and we all know Wade can’t shake this team up. This team needs to WAKE UP!!! I hope that through all of this that they can ALL step up, pull together, and play as a team. I have to admit i’m an optimist and all this is easily said, but it’s so frustrating because i know the potential this team has and they don’t in the least bit consistently live up to it. I believe that we have the best overall team we’ve ever had and it scares me to see how much this talent is being wasted by POOR MANAGEMENT/COACHING! Sorry for such a long post and all. It’s my first time on here and as you see i have a lot to get out. I have been invisibly part of BTB SB NATION for 1 year now and finally/officially became a member. I’ve been a true Cowboys fan for 20 years now, since 6 years old. I look forward to getting to know all you guys. Let’s stick by this team true and through.
I agree that our pass rush against the Saints will definitely be better with the Warewolf on the field
I don’t think anyone will argue that.
But we should be prepared for a game in which the pass rush is a pretty minimal factor. This past game against Rivers is probably a good example to look at, actually. In Brees, we are facing a QB who gets the ball out remarkably quickly. Rivers did that against us— even his deep passes seemed to develop very quickly— and Brees is even better at it than Rivers is.
The ball’s going to be coming out in under 3 seconds on most dropbacks. That means sacks are going to be very hard to come by. Of course pressure is still possible and important, but I think we need to be prepared for a frustrating day from a pass rush standpoint. The only real chance you have at sacking Brees is if someone comes unblocked, like a DB or LB blitz. Hopefully Wade can dial some of those up in an effective way.
Larry Allen benched 700 pounds. That is Leonard Davis times two.
Press the recievers on the line and double the ones back off the line.
Make them have to take time to develop routes. If our DB’s are incapable of playing man press then make them understand at the end of the season we will find some that are. If you play zone then Brees will slice you like a Christmas Turkey. Make them take what you give. If that happens to be screens, then so be it. 15 second scores are unacceptable, unless you are Wade Philips.
"Help, it's hot and dark in here and someone is laughing." Taco Bell
Get rid of Garrett...
Why should we be surprised that we can’t score with our Goal Line Offense. Week after week the play calling has been either pass it 3 in a row or run it 4 in a row on from the 2 yard line. Just very unimaginative!! No play action on that series and we keep forgetting to give to the players with the hot hand the ball.
Does this team have a “go to guy”, apparently not because none of the players are steppin up (except Miles) and we turn to Wade for the answers at the end. He doesn’t have the answers cuz he doesn’t run the offense. But for godsakes show some damn leadership and Tony Romo stop sitting on ur arse when your not playing you look like dumbfounded or like a deer in headlights. Standup by the sidelines and at least look interested in the frickin’ game and at least cheer the defense when they’re on the field. Find a “go to guy” and a OC next year. Wade sorry your gone, you’ve been a decent defense coordinator but just by the perception of you not looking like a “firedup” leader gets you fired.
since when are qbs supposed to be cheerleaders
never thought that was part of the job description. I thought qbs were supposed to go over pictures with the coaches and discuss routes with the receivers during the game which Romo does and which Manning and Brady does as well. Never see those guys being cheerleaders.
Also, what does being fired up have to do with coaching? Landry was the greatest coach and leader of all time and not once did I ever see him getting “fired up” on the sidelines.
In Romo we Trust
I have to agree with the fired up Terry,
but Landry never looked like he was trying to hid a fart as the offense was goin o-fer on the goal line.
"Help, it's hot and dark in here and someone is laughing." Taco Bell
what does how a coach look have anything to do coaching??
Sometimes I think fans equate having a fiery, intense personality with being a good HC, and that makes no sense to me at all since some of the greatest coaches of all time were neither intense or fiery types.
In Romo we Trust
Many of the position coaches on this team are very fiery guys.
Just because the cameras pan on Wade more than Campo, Herring, and Grantham doesn’t mean guys are not getting their butts chewed.
On offense, when they make mistakes their position coaches discuss defensive formations and how to beat them.
On defense, their position coaches are more likely to chew a guy out because their being out of position effects what the other 10 guys are trying to accomplish.
I agree, the poms poms and rah rahs are further off the sidelines near the stands. A head coach has way more on his plate than to worry about how his facial reactions towards the players are interpreted by fans watching on a box thousands of miles away.
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by Aaron Novinger on Dec 16, 2009 10:11 AM CST up reply actions
^than
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by Aaron Novinger on Dec 16, 2009 10:12 AM CST up reply actions
So is a players ultimate responsibility to the coordinator
or the head coach? The head coach has ultimate responsibility for the team decisions. All I want to see is the head coach take responsibillity and get them to play to their talent. If that means jacking a coordiator or two then so be it.
"Help, it's hot and dark in here and someone is laughing." Taco Bell
Oh Crise
We’re back to analyzing Romo’s facial expressions. What, is there a book of rules on how QBs must act on the side lines? Have you studied every QB in history and written a book on “The 100 Sideline Expressions, Gestures and Postures of Sucessful NFL Quarterbacks”??
For me, it’s phrenology. The study of bumps on the head to tell a person’s fortune. Now THERE’S some science…
FREE THE OGLETREE!!!
No, we are analyzing Wade Philips reaction.
"Help, it's hot and dark in here and someone is laughing." Taco Bell
I think you are scanning again
Tony Romo stop sitting on ur arse when your not playing you look like dumbfounded or like a deer in headlights.
FREE THE OGLETREE!!!
Sorry, thought you were replying to me.
I never thought Tony was at fault for the loss. I think that Wade’s lack of any coherent thought, and Garret falling in love with his own genius were responsible.
"Help, it's hot and dark in here and someone is laughing." Taco Bell
I think some of the play calling was suspect, but there's more to it, I think.
I think these losses came from a lot of sources. A lot of these guys are simply not mentally discplined. It’s easy to lay that on coaches, but clearly at this level there is almost no benching a player who is the most talented at the position – many players have equal or greater power than coaches and it shows in the club’s investment. RW makes more than Sherman, Romo makes more than Garrett. If they are good guys, they work hard at improving themselves. We’ve seen that in Romo, Witten, the whole crew of RBs, Jenkins, Austin, guys like that. Others don’t seem to be able to play with the same drive toward improvement. In the end, I think you have to start looking to replace them for more disciplined, focused players. Hard to do quickly, but I think the last draft was focused on hard-nosed ball players rather than “elite” athletes.
But it’s just my theory.
FREE THE OGLETREE!!!
I'm glad to hear Ware is going to be okay..
That kind of thing is scary..If he makes it back that would be a good thing, but I am sure they’ll be real cautious with him..He is one of those players..tough..ignores pain..and tries to BS the medical staff just to get back on the field..I’m sure they will keep a close watch on him. Losing him on that play was a freaky damn shame…and it couldn’t have happened at a worse time..Both our teams outlooks look pretty bleak at this point..The only good thing is the Saints look vulnerable right now..they have won squeakers in the past few games..So, put some heat on Brees somehow..your secondary needs to have the game of their season this Saturday.
..I still say they left 3 points on the field for not kicking it..and of course Folk missed three.
And who is that clown on the sidelines always yakking in Phillip’s ear?..Is that the OC?..If it is then maybe they should sit him in the cheap seats and give him some 3-D glasses to watch the TV set..They should have kicked that field goal, and Folk has no excuse for missing that field goal..He is Lawerence Tynes clone..
Is that you or your wife talking Bobbi?
I would think you would want us to extend Folk’s contract. I know I would like to trade him to the Giants for a bag of penuts.
"Help, it's hot and dark in here and someone is laughing." Taco Bell
LOL!!..No it is me..Guns
You guys wouldn’t want to hear from the wife right now!!..and I’ll gladly trade you Tynes for Ware..You can keep Folk..haha!
Wade Phillips needs to start..
Throwing shit around on the sidelines..No more Mr. Nice guy..Smash your head-set and stomp on it..Start hollering at people, including whomever that clown is bending your ear all game long..Your job is on the line..again..and that Secondary better be well prepared..or your team will be toasted..With Ware day-to-day (thank God he’s okay)..the other 10 guys better step up to the plate..because if he can’t go, you have nobody close to replacing that guy.
Again, is this your wife posting in your name?
"Help, it's hot and dark in here and someone is laughing." Taco Bell
Again..it is me..but I have to give credit for this particular comment to Terry..
She brought it up during the game..I am just the messenger on this one..but I agreed with her..I just added a little “livening it up a little”..but it is true if you think about it..Wade needs to start breaking stuff..and be more demonstrative on the sideline..Who is that guy bending his ear the whole game anyway?..We are a rarity..we root for the Giants and Cowboys..(I had no choice..lol!!).
I like your wife already, outside of her taste in fans she would marry.
Just kidding. I’m kinda glad my wife isn’t that much of a fan this week, our house would cease to function.
"Help, it's hot and dark in here and someone is laughing." Taco Bell
He's the guy who had his neck snapped
and came back to caoch with a halo screwed into his skull. He’s pretty well thought of as a coach and motivator…
FREE THE OGLETREE!!!
I think that would look pretty disingenuous from Wade right now
And nobody would take it seriously.
You can’t dramatically overhaul the personality that you hvae already established.
Also, I would point out that Bill Parcells did those things while he was here, and the result was pretty similar.
Larry Allen benched 700 pounds. That is Leonard Davis times two.
Who is that guy bending his ear the whole game anyway
I think it’s Joe DeCamillis the special teams coach.
At least when it appears we are going to get the ball back by means of a punt
Oh, thanks oldtimer..
Still seems a little odd to me…to have the special teams coach bending the coach’s ear the whole game..Everytime they panned over to the sidelines that guy was in Wades ear..I was wondering who he was.
I'll repost... DeCam is th guy who got his neck snapped
and came back to coach with a halo screwed into his skull. He’s pretty well thought of as a coach and motivator…
FREE THE OGLETREE!!!
Letting your stars shine
I believe if a player is making big plays and doing really good when they get the ball that they should they should be rewarded with having more touches. (Felix Jones, Tashard Choice, and Miles Austin) They all do amazing things after they get the ball. This is how you find your true stars and let them shine. This is how your team WINS! This is why we can’t control the ball and convert on third downs, this is why we can’t win, and this will be the primary reason why this team won’t make the playoffs. Ther’s a lot of x-factors but none bigger than this. You gotta give your stars the ball and let them shine. Especially with Demarcus possibly not playing and even if he does, he’ll still be hurt. With this being said let your stars shine-ball control-and keep Brees off the field. Felix and Tasard on the field 90% of the time in the first 3 quarters, and then put the Barbarian in. He’s still the Barbarian guys-don’t forget this-he’s still young and he just hasn’t been used in the right way. I believe Garret is the biggest downfall on this team not Wade. He does not know how to call the right plays and orchestrate this offense the way it needs to be. We have a dynamite defense but they are on the field more than they can handle. Once again let your stars shine and the D will be a lot better too.
Watching Frank Gore last night made me miss our running game.
With all the rotating going on, not one guy can just take over a game. Sure, the Oline isn’t all that, but does it have to be to have a RB who can push the pile, leap over a guy, consistently juke the first would-be tackler?
I like our RBs, but I want an “A” grade guy. We have a bunch of B and B+ guys back there. And the only one I can see turning into an “A” guy is Felix. Yes, Barber is a barbarian…only at times. And Choice has that fan club out there, of which I am a member.
Maybe Parcells was wrong with this whole rotating RBs thing, or maybe the Cowboys aren’t doing it right? Somebody, someday has to have a 20-25 carry game even if that means the other guys get just a few. If we are going to have a Gore-type guy, then Felix needs those touches, imo.
I don’t know…maybe I’m just sick of squinting to see who the hell is in the backfield.
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by Aaron Novinger on Dec 15, 2009 8:43 AM CST up reply actions
I agree
Felix has the talent and ability to be our main back, if he can ever stay healthy, he’ll be special.
All he does is average 5 or 6 yards a carry
In Romo we Trust
And he fits the mold of this offense.
A line that doesn’t block straight ahead, yet nearly excels in toss/draws/etc.
A passing team.
An offense that has more yards than any other Cowboys’ team, but can’t score points.
From the red zone, or from way out yonder, Felix can score points. The other guys? They can get us yards.
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by Aaron Novinger on Dec 15, 2009 8:53 AM CST up reply actions
not blaming Garrett
but if I was OC in the goal line scenario, one of my runs would have been a pitchout to Felix after a fake inside to MB3.
I think Felix walks into the end zone.
In Romo we Trust
I saw that...he totally would have.
Woulda probably had enough room to do a frontwards flip across the goalline, too.
Every time I’ve seen that formation, they give it to Barber.
Every
time
Every
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by Aaron Novinger on Dec 15, 2009 9:02 AM CST up reply actions
Darren Woodson?
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by Aaron Novinger on Dec 15, 2009 10:09 AM CST up reply actions
Why wouldn't you blame Garrett for not making the right call?
Lifetime Cowboys Fan from the Swamps of Jersey
I'm not into the blame game like everyone else
in case you haven’t noticed. Win as a team and lose as a team and that includes players and coaches as well.
In Romo we Trust
I seem to recall you blaming players for their failure to execute
Lifetime Cowboys Fan from the Swamps of Jersey
I wasn't blaming any individual players
Just saying the reason we lost was a failure to execute and it’s the truth.
You’ll never hear me say, fire that coach or cut that player, they stink.
In Romo we Trust
You may not have named names, but you said that the o-line has failed to execute their blocking schemes at the goal line, for example
Lifetime Cowboys Fan from the Swamps of Jersey
and doesn't the failure to call the right play undercut your argument that the coaches have put the players in a position to succeed, and the only failure is the players not executing?
Lifetime Cowboys Fan from the Swamps of Jersey
not at all
First of all, it’s a matter of opinion which call is the right one. The truth of the matter is that a number of plays could have been called and could have worked out fine if the players would have executed.
Although play action is my preference on the goal line, there is nothing wrong with running as well if the OL does their job and the RB hits the right hole.
In Romo we Trust
Right, and you opined that it was the wrong call
It is ok to criticise the coaches
Lifetime Cowboys Fan from the Swamps of Jersey
Did you see Beanie Wells last night?
he was stopped short of the goal-line but he kept churning his legs and got in the end zone. Is it just me or does Barber not seem to have the power that he used to? I’m also wondering if Felix had been given the ball if he would have gotten it in because he hits the hole so much faster than Barber. Not trying to blame Barber for this, but he does seem slower and not as powerful to me.
Barber does not seem to be 100%
He lacks explosiveness and he does not punish tacklers the way he used to
Lifetime Cowboys Fan from the Swamps of Jersey
Agreed...
He doesn’t twist or do anything like that either…
If I had a nickel for every Super Bowl the Eagles have won, I would have zero nickels.
by Cowboyfan729 on Dec 16, 2009 2:57 AM CST up reply actions
I was positive that that was the call on the 4th down...
It made sense with Barber in the FB spot and Felix in the HB spot. They have given it to Felix a few times this year and I thought it would be great in that spot. Ultimately though, I think Garrett put his trust in Bigg to open a hole and that didn’t happen.
If I had a nickel for every Super Bowl the Eagles have won, I would have zero nickels.
by Cowboyfan729 on Dec 16, 2009 2:56 AM CST up reply actions
Screw it. Run him.
It’s late in the season…no sense keeping him in our pockets for a rainy day.
If he gets hurt, then Tashard gets to play maestro.
Sounds like win/win to me.
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by Aaron Novinger on Dec 15, 2009 8:57 AM CST up reply actions
I hear ya', but it won't happen.
This coaching staff has to be one of the most stubborn I’ve even seen….. and that’s saying something considering we’ve had Parcells.
Is it any wonder why other teams call us predictable late in the season?
by Road Warrior on Dec 15, 2009 9:03 AM CST up reply actions
I know it won't happen...I'm just wasting my breath.
But for Xmas, I want Felix to monopolize the carries outta the backfield and have one of those 5-10 catch games. He was supposed to be our Westbrook. He’s barely even our Norwood.
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by Aaron Novinger on Dec 15, 2009 9:08 AM CST up reply actions
I'd love to see what he'd do with about 20 carries or more in a game
I think that would be interesting.
In Romo we Trust
In all honesty, do you think we will see it this year?
I say if we do, it’s gotta be Saturday. We will need to points/big plays he can provide and he could really frustrate the Saints’ D.
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by Aaron Novinger on Dec 15, 2009 9:13 AM CST up reply actions
Makes perfect sense.... and that's the reason it won't happen.
Heck, they can’t even bench our kicker. I’m losing hope in this teams overall mentality. Then again, you probably guessed that looking at my new avatar. lol.
by Road Warrior on Dec 15, 2009 10:17 AM CST up reply actions
And another thing, while I'm on my Felix rant...
get him off kickoff returns. Those guys aren’t blocking for him anyways.
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by Aaron Novinger on Dec 15, 2009 9:12 AM CST up reply actions
I'm not saying they have to feature him every game, but the current rotation isn't cutting it.
The only thing Romo-friendly about this offense is Romo, himself, and the rise of Austin.
Instead of starting Barber, then Felix coming in for the second series and to begin the 3rd quarter, and Choice getting his WildCat/3rd-down stuff, become unpredictable by featuring a different RB each game.
Against the Saints, feature Felix.
VS the ’Skins, pound their big DLine with Barber.
VS the Eagles, make them chase Choice around.
That should keep them all just as healthy as sprinklin’ in a little of each every game.
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by Aaron Novinger on Dec 15, 2009 9:43 AM CST up reply actions
Heck, start Choice.
I personally think he’s our best all-around bak anyway. At this point, what is there to lose? More games?
by Road Warrior on Dec 15, 2009 10:18 AM CST up reply actions
I give significant blame to barber on that goal line stand
I thought a good goal line rb would’ve found a way to score on 2nd and 3rd down. There was a wall at the 1/2 yard line and he didn’t manage to get that half a yard.
4th he didn’t have a chance.
I still thought that 3rd down one could have at least been reviewed...
It may have been close, but Barber put the ball out and it really looked like it came close to the plane (especially considering where it landed).
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by Cowboyfan729 on Dec 16, 2009 2:59 AM CST up reply actions
I agree
I thought he nosed it over the line too, but no one else seemed to think that.
FREE THE OGLETREE!!!
It was close
In hindsight they should have challenged, but I have to think the guys up in the booth who tell Wade when to challenge said nope.
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by APerfectStar on Dec 18, 2009 12:34 AM CST up reply actions
He has earned it......
Choice was our starter for a few games last year and did awesome. On top of it, against the Ravins, Giants, and Steelers. One thing i do remember is that Choice ran better than any other back against the steelers last year and that said a lot to me.
true but they paid Barber
and he will play till he falls down ….its the Jerry way.
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I don't see anything wrong with Barber..
Except for the O-line opening holes for the guy..He is alot like Jacobs when they are running their styles..Smash mouth..Choice has the perfect last name because like Bradshaw, he is a finesse style runner and can make the choice on where to go with the loaf of bread..Barber and Jacobs have limited choices based on how they run.
Bradshaw kinda runs like a bobblehead.
Shifty shoulders.
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by Aaron Novinger on Dec 16, 2009 10:20 AM CST up reply actions
It seems
as if Barber is just not his old self. Watch the run he had against the Patriots their undefeated season where they shoved him into the endzone. He broke like 8 tackles to avoid a safety and he EARNED that two yards. The 4th down play was a horrible decision, but I feel the old Maron the Barbarion could have easily punched the original 3 tries in.
Well Mac..
I agree but I think Dallas’s line has gotten tired and beat-up..If they got any push at all Barber would have cashed in..That was a vey disturbing decision not to take the three points..Parcells was a gambler, but he never opted to leave 3 points on the field at that point in a game..I don’t care how big and tough you are, but if your running into your own lines asses..You ain’t gonna get it done..Don’t leave the points on the field at that point in the game..a half yard is impossible if your line is getting stuffed back..and I’ll tell you, that Charger D-line is no wheres near overpowering, so we were baffled on the first three tries..take the damn points and re-group for cry’in out loud.
We are in agreement
for the most part. The last try was doomed from the start. I think they gave him enough of a chance before they got right up to the line. I still like the play calling as opposed to the two straight Goal line fades they pulled in the beginning of the year.
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