The 2009 Regular Season Schedule for the Dallas Cowboys
by Aaron Novinger on Apr 14, 2009 6:10 PM CDT
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Week 6- Bye
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Week 9- @ Philly Sunday, Nov. 8 - 8:20pm (NBC)
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I'm headed to TAMPA BABY!!!!!!!!!
Staying at the days inn!!!!!!!
You'll never get in a traffic jam,while going the extra mile. -Roger staubach
by TrueBlue24 on Apr 14, 2009 6:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Me too!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I only live 2 hours from tampa. So i dont even have to foot a hotel bill!
by TARHEEL PAUL on Apr 14, 2009 6:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
NO WAY ????????????? Dallas in Tampa ?????? My Back Yard ??????....Wooooo Hooooooo !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I am there………..where we tailgating at ??
by My_2_Cents on Apr 14, 2009 7:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
No Love for Cowboys in December
Overall its an easy schedule, but they could not have made December any more challenging with the team set the rules mandate
by Trey, on Apr 14, 2009 6:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah
Strangely it’s easier than last years though.
They've done studies, you know. 60% of the time it works, every time.
by AirforceBat on Apr 14, 2009 6:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
last part of the schedule is brutal like always.
by Boyzfan94 on Apr 14, 2009 7:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
No question
The schedule makers obviously love the “Dallas December Swoon” story line.
"Confidence doesn't come out of nowhere. It's a result of something... hours and days and weeks and years of constant work and dedication." --Roger Staubach
by dave33 on Apr 14, 2009 7:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
hmm
tough december again, and a early bye week.
"Anyone that isn't pro-choice never met you" ~Brian Thomas on Seth...
by ivysafety39 on Apr 14, 2009 6:15 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Dumb
How is it that Dallas doesn’t open their new place vs the Redskins?
I'm worried about the beer supply. After this case, and the other case, there's only one case left- Barney Gumble
by CptChaosSidekick on Apr 14, 2009 6:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Because....
I don’t know.. the Giants are better.
They've done studies, you know. 60% of the time it works, every time.
by AirforceBat on Apr 14, 2009 6:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sorry guy
The Cowboys and Midgets is currently a bigger rivalry according to the NFL honchos.
Feb. 27 -- Veteran free agency signing period begins. Trading period begins.
April 25-26 -- NFL Draft
by APerfectStar on Apr 14, 2009 6:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
And I'll be there!
In Landry Field at Arlington Stadium
Congratulations Bob Hayes
"I played for the world's greatest professional sports team in history. Once a Dallas Cowboy, always a Dallas Cowboy." - Bob Hayes
http://www.bloggingtheboys.com
by Raul Villaronga on Apr 14, 2009 6:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm already working on some Thanksgiving tickets. I'd have to make turducken.
Draft Nick Reed. Draft Nick Reed. Draft Nick Reed. Say that fast, five times!
by Aaron Novinger on Apr 14, 2009 6:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
December schedule could've been a lot worse.
The two toughest games are at home against Philly and the Chargers. The Saints game is in a dome so that keeps us away from nasty December weather and im not afraid of the Skins.
by TARHEEL PAUL on Apr 14, 2009 6:20 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I agree...
I think December is tough, but not nearly as tough as last years.
They've done studies, you know. 60% of the time it works, every time.
by AirforceBat on Apr 14, 2009 6:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Those last 6 games look tough.
Draft Nick Reed. Draft Nick Reed. Draft Nick Reed. Say that fast, five times!
by Aaron Novinger on Apr 14, 2009 6:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I agree for the most part but
I am not sure if last year’s December schedule looked that tough this time last year. Remember Baltimore was coming off a 5-11 season, Philly was coming off an 8-8 season. And the Cowboys were coming off a 13-3 season. Bottom line: in this rapidly changing, parity-filled league, it may be too early to determine the strength or weakness of the December schedule. I think a better barometer is the number or road games. This year its 3 of 4; last year 2 of 4. Hard to say which is tougher at this point….
"Confidence doesn't come out of nowhere. It's a result of something... hours and days and weeks and years of constant work and dedication." --Roger Staubach
by dave33 on Apr 14, 2009 7:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
co-sign
Celebrity or Imposter?
YOU Decide...
http://www.xanga.com/metaltometal/689036052/celebrity-or-imposter/
by silverblue5 on Apr 14, 2009 9:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
good point
but we didn’t know that barber, felix, McBriar, Kosier would miss most of our december games. And Romo and witten weren’t exactly healthy either. We went into battle against the leagues best Ds with a really banged up offense.
The situation is reversed this year. I think we are definitely more complete teams than either of the clubs we’re facing, but if we suffer a few injuries on the defensive side of the ball, we’re gonna struggle to hold down SD and NO.
by foyesboys on Apr 15, 2009 10:35 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tarheel Paul
What bothers me is that DAL has lost to NO in DEC/JAN five times in the last 12 years!
by BishopWest on Apr 14, 2009 8:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow
we and with philly again. Atleast its home and yea the December part could be hard depending how some teams pan out next year, Also that Denver game will be interesting.
"Aw Shucks" - Wade Phillips
by MrMinority on Apr 14, 2009 6:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Anothe Foldo for Romo
With this schedule, Tex can safely assume that Romo will stagger to another 1-3 December, at best. @ NY, vs. SD, @ NO, @ Washington. Deja Vu all over again.
by Montecito Tex on Apr 14, 2009 6:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
vs PHI
don’t forget that game, record in January is bad also
by Burt88 on Apr 14, 2009 6:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
it may be bad
but hes played a heck of a lot better in january than december
by foyesboys on Apr 14, 2009 7:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's only off 2 games though that were both lost.
not bad but not good either. Then again, it wasn’t his fault Parcells was too conservative against the Seabirds and idiots like Crayton and Fasano drop touchdown passes in the Giants game. The funny thing is all ESPN talks about is Romo throwing the int at the end or the botched hold and all that.
People forget that special teams and Jacque Reeves screwed bad at critical times against New York. The offense sucked against the Seabirds for most of the game and the defense collapsed late. If Terry Glenn (wow, haven’t talk about him in ages) didn’t fumble or MBIII didn’t get stuffed on that 3rd and 1 near the goal line, then Romo screwing up the hold never would’ve happened.
by Burt88 on Apr 14, 2009 10:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
agreed
we’ve choked on so many levels throughout both games, and the majority of them have nothing to do with Romo.
I actually thought he was pretty good against the giants. He made plays that would’ve been great plays – the perfect pass to fasano and the great job getting away form pressure to make that throw to crayton on the crossing route. Those are the kind of plays we made in the regular season that broke the giants back, but our receivers didn’t get the job done.
by foyesboys on Apr 15, 2009 10:21 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
But this past season
Romo was partially guilty and obviously so was everyone else. Romo didn’t have to force it deep against the Ravens and other stuff. The defense gives up at the end of the game. Romo does worse in December but the team doesn’t help him out at all. That offensive line against the Giants was why he was getting squashed
by Burt88 on Apr 15, 2009 3:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i know
i’m talking playoffs, i can’t defend him in some of those december games this year, though I will say that he physically did not look right ot me. His accuracy was just not there after coming back from the hand injury. From the washington game on, he just didn’t have the timing on the slant routes that he usually has, and that in particular really hurt him.
by foyesboys on Apr 15, 2009 5:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah...
people forget about that Terry Glenn fumble for the safety, I think that was HUGE.
They've done studies, you know. 60% of the time it works, every time.
by AirforceBat on Apr 15, 2009 2:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dallas drew a good schedule
Go look at the Midgets and Iggles schedules and be happy.
Feb. 27 -- Veteran free agency signing period begins. Trading period begins.
April 25-26 -- NFL Draft
by APerfectStar on Apr 14, 2009 6:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Well thats because they finished #1 and 2 in the division
It stands ot reason
Red and Black!! Red and Black!! Red and Black!! Congrats boys first time in team history over .500
by aussie_cowboy on Apr 15, 2009 4:22 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think it could be a fast start again for the Cowboys.
Looking at the our first three road games i think we could easily win all three of them.
@ Tampa, @ Broncos, and @ K.C. We could run that table. The toughest part of the first 5 games are the two home games. Gotta figure we win at least one of those. But who really knows.
by TARHEEL PAUL on Apr 14, 2009 6:26 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
a 4-1 start would not be too shabby
by scottmaui on Apr 14, 2009 7:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
DAL seems to
start fast and end slow, while the Giants do just the opposite
by BishopWest on Apr 14, 2009 8:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
no they don't
you’re confusing their superbowl run with how they normally play. In 2005 I believe, they won the division, didn’t play great in the last 2 or 3 games, and got hammered by carolina in the playoffs. In 2006, they started 6-2, then in part due to a rash of injuries finished 8-8. In 2007, they were hot in the middle of the year, but really did not play great down the strech – they had godawful losses to minnesota and washington and nearly lost to the bills. That team was not playign playoff caliber football in december, but it didn’t matter cause they won all the games they should’ve won in our easy 07 schedule. They did play well in the playoffs though. And last year, thye started off real hot but weren’t the same team in dcember (like our 2007 season).
The Eagles are the only team thats trended upwards in december the last few years – played great in december last year and under garcia, and they won their last 2 in 07.
by foyesboys on Apr 15, 2009 10:26 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
you're right
I was thinking about the Giants’ Super Bowl run and how they ended on such a run in DEC that year
by BishopWest on Apr 15, 2009 1:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
its understandable
after they won the SB, the giants are essentially given a free ride by the media for all their other late season collapses. Thats just the way it works though. Same with Peyton Manning.
by foyesboys on Apr 15, 2009 5:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That is true...
Peyton has gotten some heat though from more of your educated writers.
They've done studies, you know. 60% of the time it works, every time.
by AirforceBat on Apr 15, 2009 7:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You're talking about the Eagles
They are like one of the crappiest teams in November but in December they seem to always get hot
by Burt88 on Apr 15, 2009 3:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Romo in December...
The Biggest Loser. Romo in January… an even bigger loser.
Unless the best QB never to win a playoff game finds a heart and some courage while partying with John Mayer’s leftovers this spring, the Cowboys are in for their tradition December collapse under the balooning Lorenzen Romo. If its not golf temperature the kid doesn’t even bother to show up, see week 16. Man it Tex pissed. Mr. Jessica Simpson is the antithesis of a gladiator and these December games against quality opponents on the road only exacerbate the problem, the dude is SOFT.
by Montecito Tex on Apr 14, 2009 6:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Romo should just quit know.
I mean why bother right Tex?
by TARHEEL PAUL on Apr 14, 2009 6:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Primetime games:
Week 2- Sunday Night- New York Giants
Week 3- Monday Night- Carolina Panthers
Week 9- Sunday Night- @ Philadelphia Eagles
Week 12- Thanksgiving- Oakland Raiders
Week 15- Saturday Night- New Orleans Saints
Week 16- Sunday Night- @ Washington Redskins
"Aw Shucks" - Wade Phillips
by MrMinority on Apr 14, 2009 6:32 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
The Saints game is on the road.
"If your good at something never do it for free." - The Joker
by houseofprime on Apr 14, 2009 7:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Barber's game = Week 3 against the Panthers.
I wonder what the over/under for total rushing yards will be.
Draft Nick Reed. Draft Nick Reed. Draft Nick Reed. Say that fast, five times!
by Aaron Novinger on Apr 14, 2009 6:32 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Especially considering
Derrick Ward looked like the best running back ever just because of Brandon Jacobs’ dirty work
by Burt88 on Apr 14, 2009 6:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
throw out the Oakland game and thats a tough 9 game stretch
Seattle and Atlanta won’t be easy as many think. This schedule is not easy guys….
by Boyzfan94 on Apr 14, 2009 7:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, Seahawks just had bad luck with all them injuries last season
I expect them to be better in 2009.
Celebrity or Imposter?
YOU Decide...
http://www.xanga.com/metaltometal/689036052/celebrity-or-imposter/
by silverblue5 on Apr 14, 2009 9:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
We also seem to have alot more 1:00 games than we normally do.
"Aw Shucks" - Wade Phillips
by MrMinority on Apr 14, 2009 6:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
better stay that way
I’m going to arizona for grad school and the cardinals are gonna ruin my year if we have too many 4 oclock games.
by foyesboys on Apr 14, 2009 6:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
1 o'clock games?
Only 5 of 16 games
by BishopWest on Apr 14, 2009 8:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
We must win week 7 & 8 at home to create some momentum
for the rest of the schedule. Week 9 and on (excluding Oakland) are all pretty tough matchups.
by jointman13 on Apr 14, 2009 6:37 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Also nice to get Denver and KC road games over with before winter time
by jointman13 on Apr 14, 2009 6:40 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Rather play those teams
in December than the ones we got
by cow_fanatic on Apr 14, 2009 6:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah definitely
Denver’s defense is sorry and obviously KC sucks. Saints, Skins, Eagles, Chargers, Giants looks a little cruel. Not as cruel as last year
by Burt88 on Apr 14, 2009 6:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's nice to get Denver and KC done early..
this year because they will both be managed by new coaching staffs who will both probably be more acclimated by season’s end.
0 = The number of Super Bowls the Eagles have won.
by gee-roj on Apr 14, 2009 8:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good point, plus those two teams will still be taking time to get used to their respective new systems
Think about the massive overhaul in players and philosophies for the Broncos and Chiefs — both with new Head Coaches from the Tuna Tree.
Celebrity or Imposter?
YOU Decide...
http://www.xanga.com/metaltometal/689036052/celebrity-or-imposter/
by silverblue5 on Apr 14, 2009 9:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i am pleased
both eagles and giants play all 3 teams back to back to back in the division..dallas does not…thats rough for those 2 squads….Broke down very well for us
by scandrick32 on Apr 14, 2009 6:52 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
the eagles week 7 through 14 is very very rough...I am also pleased about that...good for those losers
by scandrick32 on Apr 14, 2009 6:53 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I just hope
they don’t win their last 4 games and knock us out of the playoffs. We hopefully won’t screw up again
by Burt88 on Apr 14, 2009 6:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
our (eagles) schedule is rough...
but we don’t need any charity. we’ll definitely make it in the playoffs again.
"It's the only place where you pull up on the bus and you've got the grandfather, the grandmother, the kids and the grandkids—everybody's flicking you off."
- Michael Strahan
by #1EaglesFan on Apr 14, 2009 7:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why do you care what we think about your schedule?
See ya
by cow_fanatic on Apr 14, 2009 7:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
cuz i like to know whats goin on around the league.
And for the same reason you guys post hate fanposts on our cite (not that this is a hate post).
"It's the only place where you pull up on the bus and you've got the grandfather, the grandmother, the kids and the grandkids—everybody's flicking you off."
- Michael Strahan
by #1EaglesFan on Apr 14, 2009 7:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
beat it kid....
btw…it’s “site” ….not cite…….
by My_2_Cents on Apr 14, 2009 7:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
wow, get me on my grammar.
you are incredibly smarter than I am. can’t you guys have a reasonable conversation with someone who is an Eagles fan? I think we can all be adults here.
"It's the only place where you pull up on the bus and you've got the grandfather, the grandmother, the kids and the grandkids—everybody's flicking you off."
- Michael Strahan
by #1EaglesFan on Apr 14, 2009 8:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You Can Start Your "Rational", "Adult" Discussion
With more than hollow posturing.
And it was spelling, not grammar, that was your mistake.
And yes, we’re smarter than you.
by kindablue on Apr 14, 2009 8:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
What does Strahan say about
playing in Philly? Classy, but I’m sure reasonable conversations are par for the course at your home games with opposing fans
by cow_fanatic on Apr 15, 2009 11:47 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't mind other teams fans coming on here
as long as their rational and not hurling insults. I post on BGN sometimes.
"If your good at something never do it for free." - The Joker
by houseofprime on Apr 14, 2009 8:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks
We welcome most other teams commenting on our page (unless it’s regaberto, haha). But all i know is that i’m excited for week 9! i wish we didn’t have to wait that long.
"It's the only place where you pull up on the bus and you've got the grandfather, the grandmother, the kids and the grandkids—everybody's flicking you off."
- Michael Strahan
by #1EaglesFan on Apr 14, 2009 8:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah right
Eagles are going to become inconsistent at the middle of the season as always
by Burt88 on Apr 14, 2009 10:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
could be MUCH worse
Chiefs and Broncos on the road in october. Only outdoor road game in december is against washington. Given the teams, this schedule is rather kind.
by foyesboys on Apr 14, 2009 6:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
good observation. didn't even notice that.
we have to take advantage of those factors and exorcise the demons of decembers past.
Celebrity or Imposter?
YOU Decide...
http://www.xanga.com/metaltometal/689036052/celebrity-or-imposter/
by silverblue5 on Apr 14, 2009 9:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was actually wrong
Week 13 is indecember this year and we’re on the road against NY. Thats ok though – this team really plays well against the giants.
by foyesboys on Apr 15, 2009 10:27 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Close with Philly again.. Useful
We can go win 10+ games..
"No matter where you go, you are what you are playa"-Jay Z
by Wmillion on Apr 14, 2009 6:56 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
sweet revenge
the good thing is it sets us up in position to exact revenge on the eagles and wash last year’s end away from our memories. the bad thing is it sets up a repeat, no! I’ll take the sweet revenge, please.
by scottmaui on Apr 14, 2009 10:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Im hoping for revenge
And a Playoff win and ill be happy.
I thank God everyday i wasnt born a Eagles fan!!!!!!
by regaberto on Apr 14, 2009 11:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
week vs philly
philly got to play at wash in week 7 then home again the giants in week 8 then dallas comes in….that bodes well for dallas …..things look as well as u can hope for
by scandrick32 on Apr 14, 2009 7:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
with a little luck, we could be 7-0 before week 9, and
if we were as bad as last year, meaning splitting game with divisional teams and beating Oak, thats 11 wins, can someone tell mi if I’m dreaming?
by dcfanz on Apr 14, 2009 7:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Not so fast on the NO win
We’ve lost to them in DEC way too many times already in the past
by BishopWest on Apr 14, 2009 8:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
my thoughts exactly
Celebrity or Imposter?
YOU Decide...
http://www.xanga.com/metaltometal/689036052/celebrity-or-imposter/
by silverblue5 on Apr 14, 2009 9:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The thing is
Saints have absolutely no defense at all. That butt whipping was a couple years ago when we sucked compared to now. Hopefully if we stop the child playing in the locker room, we’ll win
by Burt88 on Apr 14, 2009 10:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i'm there dude...
…just ordered my tix for the home game against the Giants……..and man the league really played into the Dec. slide with this schedule….
"Let me tell you sumthin' son ! an ass whippin' hurts no matter what kinda shape your in ! " Stone Cold Steve Austin
by jerryw on Apr 14, 2009 7:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
because...
Split with Giants
Split with Eagles
Lose to Carolina at home
Lose to NO on the road
by KaceOFbass on Apr 14, 2009 7:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think we take Carolina
were 7-1 all time against them for some reason were just good against them and i believe its a primetime game.
I thank God everyday i wasnt born a Eagles fan!!!!!!
by regaberto on Apr 14, 2009 7:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh shoot!
It is on ESPN. We’re good in Primetime, too.
by KaceOFbass on Apr 14, 2009 7:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
We're good in Prime Time
on Sun nights, Saturdays, and Thursday’s
BUT NOT on MONDAYS
by BishopWest on Apr 14, 2009 8:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
We're good on mondays
most of the time. We’ve won on MNF the last 2 years.
"Aw Shucks" - Wade Phillips
by MrMinority on Apr 14, 2009 9:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
+1
I think we’re just flat out a better team than carolina.
by foyesboys on Apr 14, 2009 7:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
And i think we take Giants at home so i think we start off 5-0 or maybe even better
Maybe lose to Atlanta or Philly for our first loss
I thank God everyday i wasnt born a Eagles fan!!!!!!
by regaberto on Apr 14, 2009 7:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Giants game should be tough
but this team plays SOOO well on sunday night football. Which seems to contradict the whole december thing of not playing well when it matters most, but o well. Also, Romo seems to play well against the Giants in general – even in the playofs, he played pretty well.
by foyesboys on Apr 14, 2009 7:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Panthers are not that good
we’ll spank them. I can’t imagine a night where MBIII, Felix and Choice get like 400 yards rushing against them
by Burt88 on Apr 14, 2009 10:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
And there Losing Peppers
who is there best defensive player i hope for a big night from bash dash and tash
I thank God everyday i wasnt born a Eagles fan!!!!!!
by regaberto on Apr 14, 2009 11:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
we need to win early again.
Gotta start at least 3-2,probably 4-1. Only gimme game from week 7 on is Oakland. Seattle will be healthy and GB is dangerous. Hardly any bad teams on the schedule this year.
ESPN thinks this december is really difficult, but i don’t see it. The Chargers and Saints are very similarly imperfect teams imo. Of course if our defense is beat up, those games may be very tough to win.
Jeez. Last 5 weeks, we play eli, rivers, brees, cambell and mcnabb. I know qbs don’t face each other, but Romos definitely going to be strongly judged based on how he plays those games.
by foyesboys on Apr 14, 2009 7:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Romo in December... again, again, and yet again.
by Montecito Tex on Apr 14, 2009 7:21 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
Great Post Tex
You look like a true cowboy fan
I thank God everyday i wasnt born a Eagles fan!!!!!!
by regaberto on Apr 14, 2009 7:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I searched for Montecito Tex and this is what I found...
Ignorance is no excuse, it's the real thing.
- Irene Peter
by CounterEMF on Apr 14, 2009 9:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Here's what I found
Tex and his buddies enjoy watching football games even when the TV is off.
Feb. 27 -- Veteran free agency signing period begins. Trading period begins.
April 25-26 -- NFL Draft
by APerfectStar on Apr 14, 2009 11:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
LOL
Ignorance is no excuse, it's the real thing.
- Irene Peter
by CounterEMF on Apr 15, 2009 11:02 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
+1 tex
"It's the only place where you pull up on the bus and you've got the grandfather, the grandmother, the kids and the grandkids—everybody's flicking you off."
- Michael Strahan
by #1EaglesFan on Apr 14, 2009 7:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Guess there is no one to talk to in the eagle's forum?
"Confidence doesn't come out of nowhere. It's a result of something... hours and days and weeks and years of constant work and dedication." --Roger Staubach
by dave33 on Apr 14, 2009 8:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
nah
not really. i’m just getting excited for the season to start
"It's the only place where you pull up on the bus and you've got the grandfather, the grandmother, the kids and the grandkids—everybody's flicking you off."
- Michael Strahan
by #1EaglesFan on Apr 14, 2009 8:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey EaglesFan
How bad will you miss Dawkins?
Keep doing what you been doing, keep getting what you been getting.
by OskieOskie on Apr 14, 2009 8:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
NAH
He’s probably just the only one who can type.
"I feel like a million bucks...a million and 81 bucks." T.O.
by D.WareDaWhiteWomenAt? on Apr 14, 2009 9:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
They've done studies, you know. 60% of the time it works, every time.
by AirforceBat on Apr 14, 2009 8:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I understand being realistically critical due to high expectations, but that's just going a bit too far
Can’t tell that you’re a Cowboys fan.
Yes, it pisses me off that THE TEAM chokes in December, but it’s not accurate to place it all on one player — especially in pro football.
Maybe in basketball when it’s five on five, but not in a game like football where there’s 11 vs 11 on practically every given play.
You’re flat out wrong for posting that, sir.
Celebrity or Imposter?
YOU Decide...
http://www.xanga.com/metaltometal/689036052/celebrity-or-imposter/
by silverblue5 on Apr 14, 2009 9:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The failure poster
should be Jerry Jones. That would be accurate
by Burt88 on Apr 14, 2009 10:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
more like 22vs 22
What the French?! Toast!
by thebigham on Apr 15, 2009 6:32 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pick your head up, Tony.
The future is now!
Draft Nick Reed. Draft Nick Reed. Draft Nick Reed. Say that fast, five times!
by Aaron Novinger on Apr 14, 2009 10:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good Schedule
Could have broken FAR worse (see Skins and Midgets).
Must start on getting tickets for Packer game – small group is commited for Titletown this year.
by Lobsterman on Apr 14, 2009 7:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Where are you coming from Lobsterman?
Where are you heading in from when you go to the Packers/Cowboys game? If flights directly into Green Bay are overpriced (they often are), you can fly into Milwaukee, rent a car and make the drive up to Green Bay in just over two hours. It is a nice drive. Also, hotels often book up real quick in Green Bay (there simply aren’t that many), so look to the city of Appleton – it is just about 30 miles away. I would book your hotel ASAP.
Great call on going to Lambeau. It is literally a pilgrimage for any NFL fan. The only NFL stadium I have been to that can compare is Heinz Field in Pittsburg.
The other good news is that you should be able to wear your Cowboy gear and not worry at all about jerkoff fans picking fights. The people you meet at the game will welcome you and love talking football and having a brat and a few beers with ‘the enemy’.
by Cowboy Louie on Apr 15, 2009 10:12 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
unlike Heinz Field
where jerkoff fans love to pick fights with the “enemy”. Cowboys fans usually just get harassed because there are so many of us, but if a Browns or Ravens fan actually comes to Heinz Field in full gear cheering their team, they will be physically attacked, no question about it.
In Romo we Trust
by Terry on Apr 15, 2009 10:33 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
If GB returns to form
The last half of the season is a beast,especially December.
SD-Playoff Team
NO- 2nd Highest Scoring offense
Was-Rivalry Division Game
Phi-In NFC championship game.
"No matter where you go, you are what you are playa"-Jay Z
by Wmillion on Apr 14, 2009 7:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Its really not that bad, but we need to stay healthy.
Last year, we faced the top Ds in december with a banged up offensive unit. If our defense is banged up we’re gonna have trouble winning the december games this year.
by foyesboys on Apr 15, 2009 10:30 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
true
We proved we can win 13 games with offense and a sub par defense lets see what we can do with a good offense and a better defense
I thank God everyday i wasnt born a Eagles fan!!!!!!
by regaberto on Apr 15, 2009 1:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Our DEFENSE was
ranked 9th in league the year we went 13-3 – THAT IS NOT subpar; that’s in the TOP TEN!
by BishopWest on Apr 15, 2009 1:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
we were overrated
look at our schedule. Most of the teams provided little offensive copetition. The division was at its low point – mcnabb was coming back from injury & the giants hadn’t hit their stride yet. We played the afc east and nfc north – two of the more inept offenses in football.
We had a solid 2 games against teams in the top 10 offensively i think (packers and pats) and got torched in both.
This team was SO much better the last 8 games. Its not there yet (we need safety help), but we were beginning to look like a championhip caliber D.
by foyesboys on Apr 15, 2009 5:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Early start in Tampa..
guess we won’t be graced with Buck and Aikman to open the season.
"If your good at something never do it for free." - The Joker
by houseofprime on Apr 14, 2009 7:51 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
thanks God......I can't stand either of them...sorry Troy...lol
by Boyzfan94 on Apr 14, 2009 7:53 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
We might get saddled with senial Stockton though.
Hopefully its their #2 crew.
"If your good at something never do it for free." - The Joker
by houseofprime on Apr 14, 2009 7:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I got two tickets for opener against Tampa...up in the nose bleeds for 75 bucks a piece...section 317 row S.
I’m gonna need to scour the lands for a better view…but i’ll be there..
by My_2_Cents on Apr 14, 2009 7:59 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Our last two trips to Tampa we have been embarassed.
Hopefully this one is a little different.
"If your good at something never do it for free." - The Joker
by houseofprime on Apr 14, 2009 8:00 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah...
Quite a bit different teams than the last two times.
They've done studies, you know. 60% of the time it works, every time.
by AirforceBat on Apr 14, 2009 8:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Week 1
I will be at the Tampa game week 1! If there is a tailgate party I will be there. I also am planning a trip to Dallas for a game, not sure which one yet. I am overall happy with the schedule, not really happy with Dec but it’s been like that lately.
"Support Our Troops"
by afl_storm on Apr 14, 2009 9:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm going to the Oak game on Thanks
and whats with our dec schedule, for crying out loud!!!
In Romo we Trust
by Terry on Apr 14, 2009 9:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
What's with the DEC SCHEDULE?
Since 1996 we have…
Loss to PHI 6 times in DEC
Loss to NYG 5 times in DEC
Loss to NO 5 times in DEC
This year in DEC/JAN we have 5 games and 3 of them are AWAY
Our AWAY record in DEC/JAN since 1996? We lose 72% of the time on the ROAD
That’s the problem!
by BishopWest on Apr 14, 2009 9:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
This is not 1996
Nor 97, 98, etc., etc.
There are few players left from those teams, different coaches, different schemes.
Using historical stats is the most inane way of making one’s arguments. They mean exactly bupkiss.
Res firma mitescere nescit
by Fighter15 on Apr 15, 2009 5:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I agree...
I’ve never been much for those stats.
They've done studies, you know. 60% of the time it works, every time.
by AirforceBat on Apr 15, 2009 7:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Then don't go all the way back to 96,97, etc.
Just look at FOUR MONTHS ago
Loss to PIT by 7
Won vrs NYG by 12
Loss to BAL by 9
Loss to PHI by (I’m embarrassed to say…."
And yes, we have many of the same players now as then; and many of the very same coaches.
by BishopWest on Apr 15, 2009 8:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
If we judge by last year
Then there’s no way Miami wins the AFC East, Atlanta should’ve sucked (especially with the turmoil), no way does Arizona represent the NFC in the Super Bowl, and so on.
Last year’s (or any previous year) performance does not fortell nor portend anything about this year.
Stats are OK for individuals, but even then…
Res firma mitescere nescit
by Fighter15 on Apr 16, 2009 8:22 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He does have a point with the Eagles.
The ‘06 game ended up deciding the division title and although the ’07 game didn’t end up meaning anything in the way of costing the Cowboys homefield, it could be seen as being a sort of precursor to late season collapses to come these last few Decembers where only one side of the ball showed up to play (although that game was more of a case of a pitiful “couldn’t do a damn thing right” performance by Romo than the offense as a whole failing.)
Let’s not even get into last year’s season-ending total disgrace.
The Giants stat is definitely misleading though if not worthless altogether. The only one of those whopping 5 December losses that came in the last 4 years was in ’05 with old mother Bledsoe at the helm. Actually, although the games occurred in late November, the Cowboys actually won key late season games in the deceased Giants Stadium in ’06 and ’07.
The record against New Orleans is also as easily dismissed because the two teams have only played once in the last four seasons. However, I do think the Saints will be a very formidable foe just because of their high-powered offense and the fact that as Romo’s mentor, Payton has the same kind of unique understanding of Romo that gives him an edge in gameplanning against Romo the way Gruden understood how to fluster Rich Gannon.
by MadMick on Apr 16, 2009 3:25 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
while i get your point
chances are good that we play division teams in december. Considering how bad we were throughout 99-04, its not overly shocking that we racked up losses to division foes.
The Eagles are the only team i feel “owns us” in december. Ok, maybe new orleans too, but most of the players on this team didn’t experience most of the losses to NO.
by foyesboys on Apr 15, 2009 10:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why would you say that PHI own us in DEC?
is it just because of last year, or do you look back to previous years?
by BishopWest on Apr 15, 2009 10:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Im going to the game at Washington
and probably the game in NY. I also want to go to a game in Dallas, but I’ll have to wait a while to see which game.
"Aw Shucks" - Wade Phillips
by MrMinority on Apr 14, 2009 9:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Tough overall
Many, many playoff-caliber teams throughout. But we are lucking out on weather. No bad weather December games.
by Ridgelake on Apr 14, 2009 10:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
One Monday Night Game?
I thought the NFL liked ratings? Second year in a row, and early in the season.
In Romo we might Trust!
by rocj55 on Apr 14, 2009 10:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
We usually play one a year.
Last year it was Week 2- Eagles and we won. The year before it was Week 5- Bills, which we also won and witnessed the greatness of Nick Folk; and even Tony Romo who had a horrible game, lead us down the field for the td, and game winning fg.
"Aw Shucks" - Wade Phillips
by MrMinority on Apr 14, 2009 10:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
eww no way MNF is the worse
SNF is the new MNF
What the French?! Toast!
by thebigham on Apr 15, 2009 6:34 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
OK....here are the stats
Romo’s career record on Sat, Sun night, Mon night, and Thur
Sat’s Wins – 67% (2 of 3)
Sun night’s Wins – 88% (7 of 8)
Mon night’s Wins – 50% (2 of 4)
Thur’s Wins – 100% (4 of 4)
The WORST RECORD is MONDAY NIGHT!
by BishopWest on Apr 15, 2009 8:26 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I just hate
what MNF is now. I cant stand it. To me and my friends we get together for SNF like the old days when people would get together for MNF.
What the French?! Toast!
by thebigham on Apr 15, 2009 8:31 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
+1
I can’t stand listening to Kornheiser, they need to can him.
Feb. 27 -- Veteran free agency signing period begins. Trading period begins.
April 25-26 -- NFL Draft
by APerfectStar on Apr 15, 2009 7:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
There are lies, damn lies, and statistics
And fools use them interchangeably.
Res firma mitescere nescit
by Fighter15 on Apr 15, 2009 5:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
you might also want to add
that other fools simply ignore them
by BishopWest on Apr 15, 2009 8:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
So you're saying...
Romo will suck on Monday night because of his history???
That’s foolish.
Res firma mitescere nescit
by Fighter15 on Apr 16, 2009 8:25 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
No
I’m saying those who COMPLETELY IGNORE STATS are foolish
by BishopWest on Apr 16, 2009 9:57 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't think stats are dumb...
But I don’t really think those stats are real relevant.
I mean alot of factors go into those stats.
Who are they playing?
What time of the year are the playing?
Where are they playing?
Any major injuries?
Aaaaand how is Romo 2-4 on monday nights when has only played in 3 monday night games? One of them only being for the second half?
They've done studies, you know. 60% of the time it works, every time.
by AirforceBat on Apr 16, 2009 10:16 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Romo has played in FOUR different Mon Night games
HERE ARE THE STATS
1) 2006 Oct 23, Monday Night – LOSS
Score: NYG (36) @ DAL (22)
Romo only played the 2nd half, however, he had twice as many passing attempts at Bledsoe, who played the first half, and only 1 less pass attempts than Eli Manning, who played the entire game. When Romo entered the game the NYG’s were up 12 to 7, (down by 5), but by the end of the game we loss by 14. In my earlier post, I credit this loss to Romo (you many differ if you wish).
Monday night record at this point: 0 wins, 1 loss
2) 2006 DEC 25, Monday Night – LOSS
Score: PHI (23) @ DAL (7)
Romo was the only QB to throw a pass for DAL in this game. He was 14 of 29, with 1 TD and 2 INTs. His QB rating for the game was a measley 45.5.
After this game, Romo’s Monday night win/loss stats would be: 0 wins, 2 losses.
3) 2007 OCT 8, Monday Night – WIN
Score: DAL (25) @ BUF (24)
Romo was the only QB to throw a pass for DAL in this game. He actually threw the ball 50 times and completed 29 of them. He had 2 TD passes, but 5 INTs, which put his rating at a paultry 49.9.
Romo’s Monday night win/loss stats at this point is 1 win, 2 losses.
4) 2008 SEP 15, Monday Night – WIN
Score: PHI (37) @ DAL (41)
Romo was the only QB to throw a pass for DAL in this game. He was 21 of 30, with 3 TDs and 1 INT. He game rating was an excellent 123.2.
This win on a Monday Night gives him a career Monday night record of 2 wins, 2 losses.
Even if you only give Romo half the credit for the first loss, his record would be 2 wins, 1.5 losses.
In his brief NFL history, his Monday Night record is worse than his Sunday Night, Saturday or Thursday records.
I agree that a lot of different factors go into stats, and some folks can turn and twist stats to make them prove whatever they want to prove. However, some stats are vital, and can certainly help us to learn from the mistakes of the past. Just because we loss a certain number of games on a certain of the week doesn’t mean that it will always be that in the future. I understand that. But some teams to play better in domes or worse on grass. Some play better at night, some worse by day. Some play better in heat, and worse in the cold. Most play better at home than they do on the road. Personally, I think it is worth it to look at all of those kinds of stats. Maybe you don’t agree. That’s OK.
by BishopWest on Apr 16, 2009 1:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Aaaah ok
Sorry about that, that loss to philly for some reason isn’t categorized as a monday night football game.
I think it was actually under the Sunday Night Football banner… strange.
One way or another I don’t think that the day of the week should be that concerning.
They've done studies, you know. 60% of the time it works, every time.
by AirforceBat on Apr 16, 2009 4:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
If there is a concern about the day of the week
I think it would have more to do with the change of routine.
Preparing for the game in less days or more days. For example, some teams play better after a bye, and some don’t. Some playoff teams play better if they don’t get a first round bye at all.
Some teams play better in the late (4 PM) games and some the early games.
I think that a GOOD COACHING STAFF we help the team to remain focused regardless of the change of routine.
Right after the 2009 Schedule came out this year, the coaches that were interviewed said that the first thing they look at, is to see how many 1 PM games they have, and how they will need to adjust their routine for the odd-time games, ie. Monday, Saturday, etc.
Some players seem to play better on primetime TV, and others just freak out and play their worse game ever.
I think certain stats, like Monday games or Saturday games, are factored into betting lines from Vegas. Those kind of schedule changes do matter.
by BishopWest on Apr 16, 2009 5:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I gotcha.
I just think that if overall days that weren’t Sundays he was aweful, that would be somewhat of a trend.
But 8-11 of the games that aren’t in you’re normal routine you win.. then that’s really nothing that irregular.
They've done studies, you know. 60% of the time it works, every time.
by AirforceBat on Apr 16, 2009 8:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wooo Hooo KC here I come.
I wonder if KC is going to jack with us like the Cards did last year? Make you buy a preaseason ticket to buy a ticket to the Cowboys. If they are cheap enough maybe take my son.
When did I become a Cowboy fan? When my mom told me I was.
by GunsUp on Apr 14, 2009 10:56 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm going to try to get tickets to the KC game too.
There is no theory of evolution. Just a list of creatures Chuck Norris has allowed to live.
by kameleon_o on Apr 17, 2009 6:13 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Schedule can go one of many ways at this point
If Dallas improves where they need to, they could return to their 07 form. If they stay roughly the same, it’s going to be a long season.
But some of the teams most people are assuming to be pushovers won’t be, and the same goes for teams that were hot last year. Maybe Atlanta’s the next Cleveland, Maybe teams like Carolina, San Diego, New Orleans, etc. get worse, or don’t improve enough to compete? It’s a toss up.But on paper, December/January looks really rough.
I’m pretty sure the NFC East remains brutal. I think Philly lost more than they gained, so until proven otherwise, they’re not as good. Washington looks like they could go either way. NY looks pretty intimidating.
All in all, I don’t see us doing worse than last season.
Epic Fail since 1985
by the red scare on Apr 14, 2009 11:10 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I live on West Coast
So i cant believe both the raiders game and the chargers game is in dallas. tough love for me.
I thank God everyday i wasnt born a Eagles fan!!!!!!
by regaberto on Apr 14, 2009 11:15 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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