Brian Billick shows how Philip Rivers was able to pick apart the Dallas secondary; then, Mike Mayock points out why the only good running play the Cowboys have is the lead draw.
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Mayock
speaks the truth I think. Adams looked slow on those plays.
by what_the_crap on Dec 16, 2009 4:23 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Kinda hard to watch.
For Xmas, I say we all chip in and get Raf one of those monitors to draw circles on.
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by Aaron Novinger on Dec 16, 2009 4:25 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
from the replay I couldn't tell
Was it Sensabaugh that gave up the TD to Gates? Who is the safety on the other play?
by texstar on Dec 16, 2009 4:28 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Sens I think
How bout dem Frogs!!!!
by DIRE WOLF on Dec 16, 2009 4:29 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Looks like Sensei
My game tape got deleted so I forgot.
But he does wear the long white sleeves.
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by Aaron Novinger on Dec 16, 2009 4:30 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I think he matches up better on Shockey, though.
The Saints have another decent TE too that’s been getting involved recently. From UT, I think.
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by Aaron Novinger on Dec 16, 2009 4:36 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
you're talking about David Thomas.......
He’s a very good TE that I wish NE wishes they had back. He played a really important part with Vince Young when they won the Championship.
by texstar on Dec 16, 2009 4:40 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, that guy.
Watch out for him, Cowboys! Don’t want another Mike Carni game.
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by Aaron Novinger on Dec 16, 2009 4:44 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
It was Sens
It was just a great route.. Gates impossible to guard one on one on a timing route.
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by Wmillion on Dec 16, 2009 4:34 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Sure! I can be bought!
Should I post the donation site? LOL!
by Rafael Vela on Dec 16, 2009 10:09 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I agree 100%
Mayock knows his sh%^, it’s so obvious our OL cannot run block at all.
In Romo we Trust
by Terry on Dec 16, 2009 4:25 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe Flo needs to take off his knee braces like Felix did.
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by Aaron Novinger on Dec 16, 2009 4:26 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I lol'd when Mayock called him a heavy legged waist bender
That is so true
In Romo we Trust
by Terry on Dec 16, 2009 4:36 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Ha! Me too.
How is Mayock not a scout?
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by Aaron Novinger on Dec 16, 2009 4:38 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
He definitely could be
His analysis of draft prospects is as good as it gets in the MSM.
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by Terry on Dec 16, 2009 4:40 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
He's far surpassed Kiper, who gets all b!tchy now even though they shortened the draft times.
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by Aaron Novinger on Dec 16, 2009 4:45 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I think Mayock is superior IMO
because he actually played football, unlike Kiper.
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by Terry on Dec 16, 2009 4:49 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
didnt know he played
I wonder how he’d do in an NFL front office.
by MicThaRock on Dec 16, 2009 4:51 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, but for the Eagles.
Yuck.
Smart guy, though.
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by Aaron Novinger on Dec 16, 2009 4:53 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I think he played for the Steelers as well
and played his college ball at B.C.
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by Terry on Dec 16, 2009 4:58 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Didn't he go through his first camp
under Bill Parcells?
by Rafael Vela on Dec 16, 2009 8:18 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
like so many of those babbling BSPN blowhards - blah-blah-blah!!!!!!!!
Is playing smart too much to ask?
by silverblue5 on Dec 16, 2009 8:51 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I
love that Playbook show. Unless Thiesmann’s on it …. otherwise, everyone else on there knows their stuff.
by what_the_crap on Dec 16, 2009 5:01 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
yeah, Theismann is a real moron
Hard to believe a guy that dumb actually played qb in the league
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by Terry on Dec 16, 2009 5:04 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
It really is shocking. The guy is dumber than a pile of bricks
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by Seanrude on Dec 16, 2009 5:09 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
wonder if the problem is mostly Flo or if the rest of the line is that bad too
by koreyvkWA on Dec 16, 2009 4:27 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
some days
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by Wmillion on Dec 16, 2009 5:25 PM CST via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
I rewatched the game on NFL Replay tonight.
We have problems on the line, and at safety. Sensabaugh definitely isn’t playing as well as he was earlier in the season. On the goal line stand, on the 3rd down run all Barber had to do was extend his hands across the line and he would have scored.
At least 2 big pass interference plays weren’t called on us. We got lucky they weren’t called. Yes, there was one on Roy too that wasn’t called but we scored anyway on that drive. One of them was more blatant than the 35 yarder on Sensabaugh on San Diego’s first TD. We basically gave them the TD on that play.
To me the biggest problem in this game was the defense couldn’t get off the field on 3rd down. We continue to give up 3rd and long way too often. We really need a playmaker safety and a dynamic DE.
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by White Wolf on Dec 16, 2009 10:05 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I think the Cowboys are a few offensive linemen and an elite safety away
from being a really good team that can be the best in the league, hopefully we start addressing those needs next off season.
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by Terry on Dec 17, 2009 12:47 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
WOW
looks like we need a new left tackle…
by koreyvkWA on Dec 16, 2009 4:25 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
To sum up:
So, basically, our offensive line just sucks-old and slow-and that’s all they can do.
(And they supposedly had 3 Pro-Bowlers a few years ago!)
Our safeties are better than RW and Keith Davis, but still not really quick.
The team needs to get younger which = faster. And NFL “Fast” means quick, not just straight downfield fast. (Ask the Oakland Raiders.)
I’ve been saying for 2 years-where’s the speed on this team? Why don’t some young guys get snaps? What happened to Ogletree? He can’t get in the mix because Crayton is that good?
This is what happens when a GM is too quick to reward a good season or two w/ a contract that locks a guy up. It sounds good at the time, but in reality in the NFL you need to constantly cycle in new/younger guys, who are coached up and ready to play, even if it means some mistakes along the way.
Colts, eagles, Pats get this.
by Realist Larry on Dec 16, 2009 4:26 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Yes, quick guys are underrated.
Totally agree…we need some quickness not just speed.
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by Aaron Novinger on Dec 16, 2009 4:27 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Here is our team speed:
Defense: Ware, Ratliff, maybe Jenkins. Not Newman anymore, although he’s not slow either.
Offense: FelixJ (still? I hope!), Austin, Ogletree maybe.
That’s it.
by Realist Larry on Dec 16, 2009 4:36 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Less than a handful on each side of the ball.
Maybe they ought to think about playing Otis Anderson/Parcells ball.
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by Aaron Novinger on Dec 16, 2009 4:37 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
He's the one who brought in the "Big Guy" philosophy! what was his cute name for it?
“Globe Theory” or something?
I didn’t like it. You need to have speed not just size.
by Realist Larry on Dec 16, 2009 4:42 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, teams can't expect to win when they have to go 80 yards on 15 plays anymore.
You do all that work and it can be wiped out on the ensuing kickoff because the opposition has a speedy playmaker.
Then, you gotta go out and work again.
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by Aaron Novinger on Dec 16, 2009 4:47 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
choice is quick
not fast, but he’s quick
by CowboysFan4Life on Dec 16, 2009 5:54 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
The only to shut up the critics is to win in Dec.
How bout dem Frogs!!!!
by DIRE WOLF on Dec 16, 2009 4:26 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I just hope they don't get embarrassed in NO
Not even thinking about a win.
by Realist Larry on Dec 16, 2009 4:27 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
And it's the only game on that night, so everyone will be watching
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by Aaron Novinger on Dec 16, 2009 4:28 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
the Cowboys
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by Aaron Novinger on Dec 16, 2009 4:28 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
win
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by Aaron Novinger on Dec 16, 2009 4:28 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Excuse my ignorance......
but it always seems to be on the pulling guards that we have these problems. Can we not do some other line movements that may be more suited to their strengths? Just asking
by texstar on Dec 16, 2009 4:30 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Dunno.
I guess they still expect Flo to get to that second level.
Side note: Swear I read somewhere that Procter is the blocking TE on short-yardage. Wasn’t he an eligible receiver once or twice last week?
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by Aaron Novinger on Dec 16, 2009 4:32 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I think I saw that too about Procter.......
like I said, I don’t know much about O’lines, but why can’t we do more of Sparano’s OLine stuff? Apparently, he has a much different philosophy than Houck because he fired him when Sparano was made HC in Miami. I’m not blaming Houck, but if you have 5 OLineman that can’t seem to deliver week in and week out, logic tells me that maybe you need to adjust your Oline schemes to fit your personnel instead of trying to force them into something that they are not capable of doing.
by texstar on Dec 16, 2009 4:38 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
That's true, in a sense, but Houck can't do that at this point in the season.
That would then also be limiting the types of plays Garrett can call, which sucks if he sees something they can take advantage of.
If only Flo can get those types of blocks, maybe we see more balance on the line. Just a few more games, Flo…just a few more.
It’s funny to expect that because at camp he was the slowest guy out there on sprints. Not that he should be fast or anything, but guys like Hurd were lapping him!
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by Aaron Novinger on Dec 16, 2009 4:41 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
unfortunately, I agree.........
it just seems that they could have made adjustments much earlier in the season for this group (like say training camp). This problem didn’t just pop up. It was there last year as well. That’s my biggerst problem with this coaching staff. They seem to be slow to adjust whenever there’s problems. It’s like they say, here’s the scheme and we will work with the scheme no matter what. Then they blame it on execution when the guys they have can’t do it. A good example of this is Green Bay. They had a horrible line before we played them. They have adjusted their line and have won 5 games straight.
by texstar on Dec 16, 2009 4:46 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Green Bay had to hit a real low to do that.
The Cowboys didn’t hit a consistent skid early this year, so by feeling they are close to winning each game and haven’t been blown out, they can’t justify making such adjustments.
With Colombo out, it’s very very limiting to do anything about it now.
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by Aaron Novinger on Dec 16, 2009 4:49 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
that's true.......
not that I was focusing on him, but it appeared Free didn’t have all that great a game last week. Am I correct?
by texstar on Dec 16, 2009 4:52 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Yes, I think it was his worse so far.
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by Aaron Novinger on Dec 16, 2009 4:53 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I
think I heard the ref announce him eligible on those goal line plays … I think you’re right.
by what_the_crap on Dec 16, 2009 4:45 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, but I thought he said 78 or something.
I predict Romo to Procter TD pass to close out the half.
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by Aaron Novinger on Dec 16, 2009 4:50 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
After last year, I'll almost be satisfied if we lose out
but keep it close!
Baltimore-last game at the stadium-and 44-6 were terrible.
by Realist Larry on Dec 16, 2009 4:32 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I can't handle that again.
Wasn’t it on Xmas eve years ago when they lost to TENN? Blown out. My family all had their don’t-know-what-to-say-to-you looks on their faces.
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by Aaron Novinger on Dec 16, 2009 4:35 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
ooh, bad memories......
that was Troy’s last year and I think Anthony Wright was the QB
by texstar on Dec 16, 2009 4:39 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
What's surprising is that I thought the NFC was going to be much tougher this year.
Chicago and SF, and Seattle-who many were touting-haven’t done much. Atlanta has slipped back.
And so we are right in the middle of it, if the D can pass rush and the O can play a couple of good games.
At this point, I’m checking this season off, though-if they beat NO I’ll bet they find a way to lose to Washington anyways.
My positive from this year is the growth in Romo. i like what I see and it gives us hope for the future.
Best play of the SD game-Romo’s being chased out of the pocket-looks behind him and tucks the ball away with both hands! I gave him a cheer.
by Realist Larry on Dec 16, 2009 4:40 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, Roy's covering it up too.
Protecting the ball is always reason for hope.
I agree with you on the NFC; I just think the big teams are just so dominating and the up-and-coming teams keep losing to AFCers like the Broncos and Raiders.
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by Aaron Novinger on Dec 16, 2009 4:43 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
that was one positive that I took out of last weeks game.......
when Roy caught the ball, he put both hands on it and fought for about 10 extra yards. He’s really fighting out there and everyone needs to cut the guy some slack.
by texstar on Dec 16, 2009 4:48 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I admit he's made me mad, but he's a cool cat.
I like his interviews.
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by Aaron Novinger on Dec 16, 2009 4:51 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I used to hear him weekly when he was here
playing for UT. He’s actually a very funny guy and very likeable. The Dallas media has a habit of taking some of his comments and twisting them around to stire up trouble. I ddn’t see anything wrong with his comments yesterday. In fact I like his comments
by texstar on Dec 16, 2009 4:55 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
The consensus seems to be-and my opinion
is that he’s playing hard and giving us what he’s got.
The problem was GM JJ giving so much for one WR.
Stephen should have made him watch tape of Joey Galloway’s 1st game over and over
by Realist Larry on Dec 16, 2009 7:53 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
when Jerry becomes obsessed with a player
thats what happens.
In Romo we Trust
by Terry on Dec 17, 2009 12:48 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Doug Free
How has he looked at RT? Has he played well enough to say he may be a solid starting LT by next season?
by MicThaRock on Dec 16, 2009 4:44 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
He has been fine in pass protection, and that is why LTs get paid the big money
he is young and just needs to work on getting stronger and developing his body.
by quincyyyyy on Dec 16, 2009 5:12 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Starting? Maybe...that all depends on what happens in FA, draft, camp, etc..
But he definitely provides much needed depth up front.
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by Aaron Novinger on Dec 16, 2009 4:52 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I would move Colombo over rather than start Free at LT.
Either way, Adams needs to go. He’s a huge liability both in terms of penalties and the fact he’s too fat and slow to be either an effective run blocker or to deal with speed rushers on the left side.
by Athos on Dec 16, 2009 4:56 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Colombo is no LT either
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by Terry on Dec 16, 2009 4:59 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
There's going to be some hell raising, loud, drunk cajuns in the dome Saturday night
It’s going to be hard to play in there. “False start Dallas 5 yards replay the down”They want to beat the Cowboys as bad as any team they have played.
How bout dem Frogs!!!!
by DIRE WOLF on Dec 16, 2009 4:58 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
No doubt. Flo-start Adams better be ready.
You’re also right about them wanting to kick our hide. What worries me is when they’ve been up against good teams, they’ve waxed them.
by Road Warrior on Dec 16, 2009 5:04 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
LOL Flo-start
Don’t know why but you just kicked my ass with that one!!! That is the funniest thing I’ve heard all day!!!
Just becuz you put yer boots in the oven don't make it bread
by dcfansinceiwasababy on Dec 16, 2009 9:20 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Flo looks awful
can’t believe he is so high in the pro bowl voting.
And a stupid play by Gurode. Like I pointed out in a fan post Gurode is just not a smart player. Not a good quality to have if you are a center.
by quincyyyyy on Dec 16, 2009 5:08 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
That play looked doomed from the start to me
if Gurode doesn’t take out the guy right in front of him, he probably blows up the play.
We have an obvious lack of athletic ability up front. That video was pretty painful to watch
by foyesboys on Dec 16, 2009 5:45 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, well,
I wrote on this back, when, February, March? This is not a power line.
Flo, is Flo.
Kosier wears down and loses weight. I was told he finishes seasons 15-20 lbs. lighter than he starts them. Notice how much they run right these days?
Gurode can block but he’s not the sharpest blade in the drawer.
Bigg gives up sacks. He’s got so-so feet and has trouble hitting quick targets, run or pass.
In ’05, they drafted front 7 guys, heavily — Ware, Spears, Canty, Ratliff;
In ’06 and ’07 they went after LBs
In ’08, they went for skill position speed — Jones, Bennett & corners — Scandrick, and Jenkins
Last year, they took another crack at the defensive back seven — 4 LBs a S and two CBs.
Now, linemen. There’s no excuse. It’s the one area they have not hit hard in recent years. Their trend in the Ciskowski years is to carpet bomb one two two areas.
In ’10 — OL and DL.
They’ve got Brewster. Two more OL are coming this year, high.
by Rafael Vela on Dec 16, 2009 5:15 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Yup.
Mayock’s been reading BTB’s archives.
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by Aaron Novinger on Dec 16, 2009 5:25 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I agree, I would really like to get a tackle and an elite center like Murkice Pouncey if he comes out
We may not need to Carpet bomb DL this year. with the uncapped year we can put tenders on them. And some might not agree with this, but I would really like to sign Wilfork and move Rat to end (which is his original position). Fact of the matter is our ALY is 4.2 in the mid/guard area and teams target us there 55% of the time, which is pretty dang high.
http://www.footballoutsiders.com/stats/dl
by quincyyyyy on Dec 16, 2009 5:29 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
New England traded Seymour
in part to pay Wilfork I would be surprised if he hit the market.
by Rafael Vela on Dec 16, 2009 10:13 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Safety...
we neeeeed one. Maybe not Eric Berry because he is too high, but Taylor Mays would be hella sexy in a cowboys uniform. seems like this upcoming draft will be stacked with o-line and d-line though.
by om4bu on Dec 16, 2009 5:31 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I don't think so
Mike Hamlin and Sensi at FS is a pretty good combination
by quincyyyyy on Dec 16, 2009 5:55 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Ohh, there's room for improvement there
Just because we’re better off than Roy Williams and Keith Davis and PWatkins doesn’t mean they’re that great.
by Realist Larry on Dec 16, 2009 11:09 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
but we have more pressing needs on the o-line to take care of
by quincyyyyy on Dec 16, 2009 11:15 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
There are holes on both sides of the ball.
I guarantee you that Jerry will not fill all of them this year.
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by GunsUp on Dec 17, 2009 6:22 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
There will be other options
This is a deeper FS draft than last year. And they’re like RBs, they fall a little bit unless they have Sean Taylor/Laron Landry level grades.
Hope that juniors like Earl Thomas come out to deepen the pool.
by Rafael Vela on Dec 16, 2009 8:23 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Thomas is a redshirt sophomore
But I agree, I want him because he’s a ballhawk.
NO MAYS. He’s just another hard-hitting SS, not a FS.
by Joon on Dec 16, 2009 8:35 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Hasn't Thomas already said he's coming back to UT next year?
I know they sometimes change their minds, but I thought he said he was coming back. I guess it all depends on how he does in the Championship Game.
by texstar on Dec 16, 2009 11:02 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Texas players usually stay for 4 years
I think VY, Jamaal Charles, Jermichael Finley, and like one other guy are the only ones to ever leave early under Mack Brown’s tenure. But Thomas said if he gets a first-round grade then he’ll probably declare this year.
by Joon on Dec 17, 2009 12:40 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I really hope so Raf.
I thought Jerry would’ve learned his lesson last year when TR went down injured, to draft or aquire some OL to protect TR this year. You mess with fire long enough, your going to get burned. We are fortunate that TR hasn’t gotten hurt with all the running for his life moments this line puts him in, not to mention how they limit the playbook or their ineptness on plays called.
by T Zig on Dec 16, 2009 7:18 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Big Problem though-what if it's a weak year in that area of need?
If we’re going to shock and awe for OLine, then there’d better be a lot of good ones available!
Tex Schramm/Landry had it right-best player available, not need.
by Realist Larry on Dec 16, 2009 7:55 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I imagine they'll
do what they’ve been doing. Kosier, Bigg, Columbo — free agents. Bring in new meat via the draft and FA to see what is what. They won’t change for change’s sake, but I bet they no longer throw good money after bad.
by Joey2zs on Dec 16, 2009 8:02 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah
I was thinking about your write up the other day when I watched this. Good stuff.
I’d like to read your opinions on why we have no problems moving the ball up and down the field, but are middle of the pack in scoring. Also what you think about why they won’t put Barber in more of a closer role where he was successful before. Peete and Wade have talked about starting Barber to impose a physical presence on the game. But looking back, I think they’ve only scored on their first drive once this season (FG in opener against TB, but Folk has also missed two FGs in two other games on opening drives). When I watch them, starting Barber doesn’t really look like they are imposing their will on the opponent.
by selke99 on Dec 16, 2009 9:16 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
+1. Those December "swoons" are about a worn-out, thin O line as much as anything. Romo
has taken the lion’s share of blame for problems on offense that I think start with the line. They were getting him killed at the end of last season; no QB could endure that.
by Fernie67 on Dec 16, 2009 9:32 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
The guy who most impressed me was...
Deon Anderson. I watched him the whole game and have no idea why we ditch the 2 back system. He is one of our most underrated and underutilized players. Losing Colombo was huge, Deon really helps fill that void since we are left with pattycakers on the left and right tackle spots.
plus, anyone think a screen pass or two a game would be useful and keep defenses honest? We really are just not using our talent to their fullest potential with the right packages.
this saturday is going to be a major turning point for the cowboys this season and for the future. it begins…
by om4bu on Dec 16, 2009 5:28 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
c'mon
He’s neither under rated or under utilized. He’s a fullback. He’s rated exactly right and utilized correctly. He’s a blocking fullback, who, in the running scheme, is 5th behind Jones, MBIII, Choice, and Romo.
by Joey2zs on Dec 16, 2009 8:04 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
agreed...
… but it would’ve been better if Garrett went to a conventional set and had Cricket lead MB3 on that 4th down running play at the goal line in the first half last Sunday.
Is playing smart too much to ask?
by silverblue5 on Dec 16, 2009 8:58 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
duh
i thought that was common knowledge.
"Clearly, I've been wrong. VY is awesome." - AJM
by Longhorn on Dec 16, 2009 5:42 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
You think there is any chance we draft a center fairly high,
and kick Andre over to left guard? That makes us bigger and more physical at guard, and a bit more cerebral at center.
OBSERVATION - EMOTION = COMMON SENSE
by Carl Shelton (GloryDayz88) on Dec 16, 2009 5:43 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Gurode was pretty bad as a guard and that is why we moved him back to center
if I remember correctly
by quincyyyyy on Dec 16, 2009 5:56 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
yes
your correct , thats when bp was hc he decided that gurode was not cutting it at guard.
by traderchris on Dec 16, 2009 6:21 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
then we had the rotation at center
I guess Gurode had the size and Al Johnson had the brains
by MicThaRock on Dec 16, 2009 6:29 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
lol
so true , put them together youd have one hell of a player. gurode might be the dumbest football iq guys on our team.
by traderchris on Dec 16, 2009 6:34 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
co-sign
Is playing smart too much to ask?
by silverblue5 on Dec 16, 2009 8:59 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
True, and strange
Gurode was a monster pulling G at Colorado and could not click there as a pro.
by Rafael Vela on Dec 16, 2009 8:24 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
i thought Center was a position that REQUIRED iq
i didn’t expect it to be where we hide our lowest iq
It's not that I'm saying we're due a playoff win, but I didn't have my license to drive when we won our last one...
by bulldog jeeper on Dec 16, 2009 10:45 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
That's just the way we roll here.
"Help, it's hot and dark in here and someone is laughing." Taco Bell
by GunsUp on Dec 17, 2009 6:23 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
we have the most overated ol in football. were stuck with these guys because we bombed on all our ol draft picks for 10 yrs so jerry jones seemed inclined to overpay all of these guys with ridiculos contracts.
by traderchris on Dec 16, 2009 6:07 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
2010 draft =
a kickoff specialist so far
by om4bu on Dec 16, 2009 7:13 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
we'll get a chance to find out in the near future
theres still time for that draft to pan out. I think it will mostly depend on Butler, WIlliams, Brewster and Hamlin.
by foyesboys on Dec 16, 2009 7:58 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
three of their top five picks spent time on the injured list with severe injures
and the fourth of that group is a QB.
Brewster would probably be the starting LG right now if he had not injured his shoulder. He probably would not have begun the season as a starter, but I’ll bet he would be there now, as Larry Allen did in ‘94. I don’t think Kosier is going to be re-signed. He’ll get first crack at LG next year.
Jason Williams was making a move when he badly sprained an ankle. He would at the very least be pushing for nickel LB work. But he missed the last two weeks of camp and the first six games. It’s very hard to get a rookie up to speed when he’s that far behind.
Carpenter isn’t coming back. Williams will get first shot at his spot and will challenge for a starting spot next year. He’s too athletic not to and both ILBs struggle in coverage. Williams can fly. I’ll be very surprised if he’s not in the lineup a lot next year.
Brandon Williams tore an ACL. We’ll see about him in ’10. He looked good early in camp and hit a wall.
Victor Butler may have a future. He’s got the edge speed for the NFL. He needs to work on counter moves and build up some strength. He’s had his moments.
Mike Hamlin broke a wrist and missed the first half of the season,. See Jason Williams for the skinny on his stunted developmental curve.
Stephen McGee is developing.
Anything really wrong with these guys, or extraordinarily bad luck?
by Rafael Vela on Dec 16, 2009 8:32 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
the jury is still out IMO
we’ll know in a few years whether this was a good draft or not. I have high hopes for Hamlin though
In Romo we Trust
by Terry on Dec 17, 2009 12:58 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
what choice did Jerry have?
Parcells and Ireland stuck out on O-linemen.
Draftees:
Al Johnson
Justin Bates
Jacob Rogers
Stephen Peterman
Rob Petitti
Pat McQuistan
E.J. Whitley
James Marten
Doug Free
Free is the only guy to play and it took injury to get him into the lineup.
Free agents
Ryan Young
Jason Fabini
Marco Rivera
Kyle Kosier
Marc Colombo
Parcells game Colombo a year and a half to rehab his mangled knee and he’s the only significant hit of his regime. He had complete control of the free agent checkbook and the draft and he struck out completely.
Jerry, for all his whiffs, drafted Flozell and Andre Gurode. Bigg Davis has warts, but he’s better than anybody Parcells every acquired.
by Rafael Vela on Dec 16, 2009 8:41 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Baffling. Parcell's the personnel genius, and he couldn't draft and develop O linemen.
by Fernie67 on Dec 16, 2009 9:34 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Parcells is not a personnel genius
he is an average GM and an average coach
by quincyyyyy on Dec 16, 2009 9:43 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
average coaches don't take two teams to the Super Bowl
and a third franchise to the AFC title game, two years removed from 1-15.
by Rafael Vela on Dec 16, 2009 10:17 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I thought Free was drafted in the post Parcells era.
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!!!'
by White Wolf on Dec 16, 2009 10:20 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
That was long before he came to Dallas.
by Realist Larry on Dec 16, 2009 11:06 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
He also didn't bring Bellichick with him to Dallas.
like he did with the Giants and Jets
by quincyyyyy on Dec 16, 2009 11:06 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Maycock
picked the Cowboys to win Saturday. Makes me feel kinda good, because the guy knows his football.
Keep doing what you been doing, keep getting what you been getting.
by OskieOskie on Dec 16, 2009 9:21 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Mayock, not 'cock
deposit your jokes at the door.
Keep doing what you been doing, keep getting what you been getting.
by OskieOskie on Dec 16, 2009 9:22 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
but his reasoning had nothing to do with Xs and Os analysis
He is picking them to win simply because their backs are up against the wall and they will be desperate.
In Romo we Trust
by Terry on Dec 17, 2009 1:00 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I hope they are desperate............
because last year when they had to play desperate they didn’t. I know this is a different team, but I want to see a desperate team playing with urgency. This IS our playoff game
by texstar on Dec 17, 2009 1:05 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Bring Back Jimmy Johnson
Just finished watching the doc “The U”. Watching the program reminded me of what a master motivator and winner Jimmy Johnson was he made every player on the roster take losses personally. Letting a team come into your house and beat you was like letting someone come into your house and sleep with your wife.
Jimmy Johnson=swagger, wade phillips=indifference.
by Este on Dec 16, 2009 10:37 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Ha!
Stephen would have to commit patricide and take over the franchise before that would happen.
by quincyyyyy on Dec 16, 2009 11:08 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
All those calling for a return of Jimmy J(which isn't happening anyway)
need to look at his Dolphin years after the DAL championships.
As to the plays being reviewed – that deep sideline pass was designed to hang out the Safety and it did. My problem is 2 deep vertical routes demand time to throw. That play works because the pass rush didn’t force an early or inaccurate throw.
I’ve been saying since the PHL game, offside LB’s are chasing down RB’s from behind because they are not cut off after the G pulls. It’s clear teams have seen this on film and are gameplanning for it.
Agree we need to carpet bomb OL this draft.
Always be more than you appear and never appear to be more than you are
by tdships on Dec 17, 2009 10:18 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
the pass rush spent most of their time getting pushed around behind the QB.
Rivers had all the time in the world, and completely open passing lanes, and competely easy stepping up into his throws ability. We rarely even touched him. The secondary was completely hung out to dry by the “pass rush” in the SD game. The secondary didn’t do too much to help either, but it was primarily the pass rush that was the issue.
by mdlusk on Dec 18, 2009 4:21 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
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