Quick Snap -- Cowboys 34, Eagles 14
by Rafael Vela on Jan 9, 2010 11:27 PM CST
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The Cowboys were their own worst enemy early tonight, sabotaging a tactically brilliant opening drive with two Jason Witten red-zone penalties. Dallas left the first quarter with two long, aborted drives, five penalties and a 0-0 scoreboard.
It looked a lot like the Giants '07 breakdown.
But this team is different. The offense closed two long second quarter drives. The defense, which had its nose bloodied by a 76-yard Michael Vick uppercut to Jeremy Maclin, resumed its bamboozlement of Donovan McNabb. He finished the half with just 39 passing yards on 10 throws. Patrick Crayton consistently made long returns and the nickel defense forced two late first half fumbles, which were converted to ten points.
Dallas entered the 2nd scoreless but left for intermission with a 27-7 lead.
The defense maintained control over McNabb in the third quarter, frustrating him with a coveage package which used a lot more deep safety help than usual. Credit goes to the underneath guys, Orlando Scandrick, Bradie James and Bobby Carpenter, who kept Brent Celek and the Eagles running backs quiet in the short passing game. Carpenter picked the right time for his best game since the '06 playoff loss to Seattle. He pressured McNabb when his number was called on blitzes and he recovered two fumbles.
On offense, Jason Garrett kept the same general approach he had in game one. He opened by attacking the short flanks of the Eagles defense, correctly anticipating heavy Philadelphia blitzing up the middle. The same flanker screens which worked so well before worked again tonight.
When the Eagles rolled up their corners to combat this, Garrett attacked the middle with a blizzard of slants to Roy Williams and Miles Austin and slants from the slot for Patrick Crayton, who again beat Joselio Hanson.
Tonight Dallas just plain beat up the whole Eagles team. The bench looked like a triage area for Philly's secondary. Free safety Macho Harris left in the 2nd after a vicious Kevin Ogletree hit on a kickoff return. Quintin Mikel landed on his face trying to tackle Jason Witten and knocked himselt out for a play. Sheldon Brown was also nicked up and became a target for Miles Austin and for Roy Williams, who found the open slants to his liking. He re-appeared in the Dallas attack, catching five balls over the middle for 59 yards.
Garrett delivered the clincher late in the 3rd when he called for the trusty power right, when the Eagles were blitzing heavily inside. Marc Colombo and one tight end sealed the edge and the pulling blockers led Felix Jones around right end. 73 yards later, he had pushed Dallas lead to 34-7.
The Eagles scored a second touchdown very early in the 4th, but the Cowboys offense answered with a ten-play, 8:12 drive which made three first downs. Dallas didn't score any points, but left the Eagles with no hope for a comeback. Demarcus Ware stripped McNabb of the ball three plays later, and Carpenter's recovery set the team on course for Minnesota.
Notes:
-- Marc Colombo's return was a non-story. He looked like he had never left, holding Juqua Parker without a sack and playing a solid right tackle.
-- The Torch: Marion Barber was pulled from the game in the first quarter, and Felix Jones got a Tiki-Barber workload; The results: 16 carries, 148 yards rushing and a 30 yard reception. Nothing wrong with 178 yards from scrimmage. He's found his role, and he should be the premier back the rest of the way, regardless of which back rotates with him.
-- That back may be Barber. Tashard Choice took a helmet to an earhole on his final carry and may have suffered another minor concussion. He looked dazed and did not return to the game. He's already missed a game with a concussion and a second such injury would rule him out for the Vikings game.
-- Tony Cool. It was just another day at the office for Mr. Romo, who looks like he's in a rocking chair sipping tea, even when he's being blitzed.
-- The Anthony Spencer Experience is waiting for you. He continues his late-season drive with outstanding overall play. He worked through an eight man max protect scheme to sack McNabb and end the Eagles second, 2nd-half drive.
-- Familiarity breeds contempt, and yellow laundry. The two teams are tired of each other and could not help commiting chippy penalties after whistles. The Eagles took 116 yards in penalties tonight. The Cowboys had 112 yards worth of flags.
-- Ooops, they did it again. One week after acknowledging they went pass happy, the Eagles threw 37 passes and ran just 11 times.
-- Paging DeSean Jackson. The National Bank of Newman is on line two. You have insufficient funds to cover the tweets you made this week. Your butt is overdrawn.
Jackson's line: 3 catches, 14 yards
Look for the big breakdown tomorrow. In the meantime, raise a glass to the Cowboys!
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First step towards (dare i say it?) the SB has officially been taken!
by Loozeeana_Cowboy on Jan 9, 2010 11:29 PM CST up reply actions
DALLAS 2-0
WHEN TERRENCE NEWMAN DOESNT WEAR SLEEVES!!!!!
by missingthe90s on Jan 10, 2010 8:01 AM CST up reply actions
They say correlation does not equal causation
but your theory has to be scientifically sound.
by I_miss_Switzer on Jan 10, 2010 9:25 AM CST up reply actions
IN THE WORDS OF THE GREAT RON BURGNADY
“it’s science”
by missingthe90s on Jan 10, 2010 10:48 AM CST up reply actions
Howdy guys...
Just got home. Watched the game with friends and no internet. So, has anyone seen Tex?
Man this game was sweet
We’ve had our disagreements at times, Raf, but tonight we celebrate as fans of a winning team. Love you brother, you’re the best Cowboys analyst out there, bar none. Here’s to us finishing this season like true champions.
thank you, kindly
no offense was ever taken. Debate is a contact sport. Anybody who wants to knock it around if fine with me.
Raf that line with Jackson is just classic.
No freaking wonder you are writing for the Cowboys number one blog. If only our beloved team can deliver like our beloved blog writer.
"Brett Favre is the best quarter back to play since Roger Goodell" my cube mate. UGHHH
My man!!
I don’t care who you are – that’s funny!!
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
by Raul Villaronga on Jan 10, 2010 8:54 AM CST via mobile up reply actions
Howling funny.
"We'll see." --Bill Parcells
by Uncle Angus on Jan 10, 2010 10:18 AM CST up reply actions
always said Jackson was overrated
being shut down three times by the Boys proves it
In Romo we Trust
to quote the coach in Forrest Gump
“He must be the stupidest SOB alive, but he sure is fast”.
Ich bin ein Berliner--JFK
Not overrated....Newman did a good job but at least be honest..Jackson was doubled in every matchup this season
otherwise he would’ve torched Newman one on one….let’s be real about it..
"Austin made the play, Austin saved the day" Brad Sham
i think jacksons a stud, which only proves how good wade is as a coach....
And I have to give garrett credit for his playcalling, I never thought I would hear myself say that, in fact if he can keep it up and if wade keeps doing what he’s doing we’ll be in good shape…I think a couple more years under wade and garrett might come around..
I don't need a compass to know which way the wind shines....
by hashishkabob on Jan 10, 2010 6:56 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
No offense on my part either
I bicker with you because I value your opinion to that degree. Here’s to more fun.
by robolundgren on Jan 9, 2010 11:39 PM CST up reply actions
I'm with Robolundgren
I’ve never doubted your analysis, and I do believe (and should say it more) that you lead the best blog on SB Nation — bar none. I know I can get feisty, but I love your leadership and your thoughts. It has made me a smarter fan (even if you can’t tell by my posts). :)
Thanks, Raf.
Awesome game and yep still excited for the boys
another tough matchup next Sunday but I am going to enjoy this for a few days :)
"When people talk about Super Bowl dynasties they mention the 1970's Steelers, 1980's 49ers, 1990's Cowboys and the current New England Patriots, but nobody has dominated the Super Bowl like Anheuser-Busch. In recent years, Budweiser has been the MVP of Super Bowl advertising -- making another company the favorite to win the Ad Meter poll was never an option."
Simon Noble
It is tough
but at least this team didn’t come bumbling into these playoffs. They are playing well and that’s all you can ask as a fan. Win or lose, they’ve impressed me.
FREE THE OGLETREE!!!
Quick Update on your tagline there!
Pessimists say the cup is half-empty, while optimists say it's half-full. Well, isn't it both? Realist Larry, 2009
by Realist Larry on Jan 10, 2010 12:48 AM CST up reply actions
At some point in the game McNabbs line was 1-2 for 2 yards.
Me and my son must have laughed for 5 minutes.
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!!!'
Damn I'm dumb. 2-11 for 2 yards.
Oh hell I can’t remember. I was laughing so hard my brain must have slipped out.
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!!!'
There it is.
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!!!'
Wow did I love this one
— Paging DeSean Jackson. The National Bank of Newman is on line two. You have insufficient funds to cover the tweets you made this week. Your butt is overdrawn.
Classic!
And the beauty of this is it WAS Newman, in all 3 games
People kept saying that Jenkins has been shutting Jackson down, but it’s been Newman on him all 3 games!
Funny because it's true
T-New is playing as well as ever.
Drago says, "We must break you!"
by APerfectStar on Jan 10, 2010 2:17 AM CST up reply actions
Best thing is....... he's been healthy all year!!!!
Yahoo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Great game all the way around, except penalties
I guess the whole “Andy Reid went vanilla in week 17” is officially dead at this point…
FREE THE OGLETREE!!!
So if Dallas scores a TD here, will Philly “go vanilla” to protect their playbook for next season?
by Big D Bam Bam on Jan 9, 2010 9:27 PM EST
by One.Cool.Customer on Jan 10, 2010 8:20 AM CST up reply actions
Correct on both points again, dunkman.
Correctamundo.
And, gosh, what happened to Macho Harris?
"We'll see." --Bill Parcells
by Uncle Angus on Jan 10, 2010 10:20 AM CST up reply actions
stay classy over there
lets not be trolls
by Sean N on Jan 9, 2010 11:36 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Did anyone see Bawk's fanpost over there...
…turned into the typical foul mouthed Philthy fan… they deserve to be torched
Welcome back my friends, to the show that never ends. We're so glad you could attend, step inside, step inside... Come inside, the show's about to start. Guaranteed to blow your head apart...
Redemption at last
What a game, what a finish to this season and what a bunch of studs on both sides of the ball. These guys are hitting their zenith at the perfect time and everybody is saying the right things in the post game interviews.
Bring on the Vikes!!!
really lookin forward to the Vikings preview column
I’m so happy we get to play them.
"I’m ready to go here, all right? It’s like R. Kelly at recess."
"You will come back stronger then ever. Like Lance Armstrong. But with two balls."
-Ari Gold
RAF you da man for cranking out an article so quickly
… I’m so pumped up I’m sitting at my computer on a gorgeous day while a sweet bird is waiting for her ride to the beach!
(okay… bye now …
no, really… I’m leaving :)
… about now… (as I said before, good luck to anyone wishing to sleep any time soon.
… okay, now.
Buh BYE iggles… Buh BYE streaks …
now I’m really going, really
Doomsday returns... Wade Phillips style.
What, that D-Luke has a girl waiting?
I think it’s probably literally true – he has a parrot with him. I guess not bad in a pinch, I dunno…
FREE THE OGLETREE!!!
I hear Parrots are good kissers.
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!!!'
gentlemen, gentlemen... when disguising your jealousy please try to use more subtlety
… now I’m off for a midnight rendezvous … wonder if she’s gonna like the plan = grab some Singha and then back here to watch the Ravens/Pats game :)
Doomsday returns... Wade Phillips style.
It is more than us fans that hate the Eagles
It was clear with the ridiculous number of personal foul penalties, the Cowboys just don’t like the Eagles. Now is the time to control the emotion and play up to the potential this team has, it could be a very special year.
I like that one thing that has carried over from the Parcells era...
is while enjoying a win and relishing the significance, Romo can be so matter-of-fact about the mistakes that were made in the game(penalties!!!!). He’s matured into a true leader.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dallas_cowboys Pretty much required reading for any Dallas fan.
FULL DISCLOSURE
I cried when Felix broke the 73 yarder.
It is so good to have finally get off the schneid.
Ich bin ein Berliner--JFK
Great play by the secondary
I thought that the defense played excellent overall, and the secondary has really come into its own. I know Jenkins had the silly lateral attempt after his INT and the slip on Maclin’s TD and Hamlin had a couple dumb penalties, but I thought they all played physically and well. Jenkins had another ridiculous diving pass breakup, as did Newman and Sensabaugh. Does anyone think that Roy Williams would have made that deep leaping deflection away from Celek. Sensabaugh and Hamlin are giving the team some intimidating safety play. Scandrick, although unnoticed much of the game, played a very solid game in the slot. Great all around effort from a fired up defense.
I was cussing up a storm at that lateral attempt
but he made up for it by most of the rest of the game.
Newman shouldn't be standing there with open arms
tackle the kid if he is thinking lateral.
by I_miss_Switzer on Jan 10, 2010 12:33 AM CST up reply actions
No it was not a lateral, celek got his hand in and popped it out, it looked like a strip on the replay.
Ignore the Mainstream Media, EMBRACE THE HATE!!!!
he was thinking about it though
at least to my eye
by I_miss_Switzer on Jan 10, 2010 12:36 AM CST up reply actions
I agree
And Newman was calling for it. Better to learn from your mistake in a win than a loss…
FREE THE OGLETREE!!!
Yeah, Newman should have been saying, "get down".
"We'll see." --Bill Parcells
by Uncle Angus on Jan 10, 2010 10:23 AM CST up reply actions
He should have just gone down without struggling
I guarantee he won’t think about ever lateraling like that again.
Drago says, "We must break you!"
by APerfectStar on Jan 10, 2010 2:22 AM CST up reply actions
+1 great post and nice observation
KICK ASS every day!!!
by squidlo97 on Jan 10, 2010 3:50 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
FRoST, you and I now have something in common
We can’t post on BGN :(
by robolundgren on Jan 9, 2010 11:40 PM CST up reply actions
Welcome back to reality...
Eagles Fight Song (2.)
CRY EAGLES CRY ON THE ROAD TO MISERY.
CHOKE,EAGLES CHOKE, LOSING IS YOUR DESTINY.
BUY A BEER SHED A TEAR AS YOU KISS THAT RING GOODBYE.
CRY, EAGLES, CRY MISERY LOVES COMPANY.
C-H-O-K-E-D SHEGAL;S
by psychodad on Jan 9, 2010 11:40 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
This would go great with the "God Father" music
"What the hell is going on out there?" - Vince Lombardi.
I liked the tune the stadium was playing for the Birds at the end....
Nana na nah nana na nah
hey hey goodbye….
And good riddance
"Where's Woody? - We need another Darren Woodson
You mean McNabbs Air Guitar?
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!!!'
Air guitar?
Or Air-QB? 8-)
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
by Raul Villaronga on Jan 10, 2010 9:00 AM CST via mobile up reply actions
Ah, there's your wily veteran setting a good example for the youngsters.
"We'll see." --Bill Parcells
I'm really happy for
Wade, Flozell, Tony, Jerry, Coach Joe, Rich Behm, Witten, Ddddd-Ware, and the rest of the this organization. It’s been a long time coming.
Now go beat them Vikes. Go Cowboys!!!
D-Ware was an abso-freaking-lute monster!!!!
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!!!'
Didn't the Eagles set a postseason record in penalty yards?
228 or something; they showed a graphic.
DIE-NAST-D!
the game set a record
I think.
This is like one of those old Chiefs-Raiders games from my kid days. All that was missing was the slugfest in the middle of the field in the 4th quarter.
Oh my goodness, I just fell out of my chair.
"Brett Favre is the best quarter back to play since Roger Goodell" my cube mate. UGHHH
yup. and he's got bigger guns than mike vick.
Is playing smart too much to ask?
by silverblue5 on Jan 10, 2010 12:11 AM CST up reply actions
Yes they do
Drago says, "We must break you!"
by APerfectStar on Jan 10, 2010 2:24 AM CST up reply actions
Spit on that Eagles!
That was the most satisfying consecutive games in Cowboys history. Come into somebody’s house and spit on their property will get their A game every time.
by JoeWho on Jan 9, 2010 11:48 PM CST via mobile reply actions
Norm on the ticket.
Before the Giants urinated down both of their legs. I love it.
"Brett Favre is the best quarter back to play since Roger Goodell" my cube mate. UGHHH
Against the Vikes.
"Brett Favre is the best quarter back to play since Roger Goodell" my cube mate. UGHHH
Eagles Trophy Case
The 2 you see are for the worst Tweets of the year for Desean jackson, and best performance by Donovan McNabb for his pregame “Look at me I really think we’re gonna win. No really….”
Where are all their division crown caps and t-shirts?
Ignore the Mainstream Media, EMBRACE THE HATE!!!!
Could you give the name of that village to the crew at Football Outsiders
it sounds like their kind of reality
by I_miss_Switzer on Jan 10, 2010 12:53 AM CST up reply actions
That's funny I'll try to dig out my pictures....
I’ve got pictures of a few Turks with SBowl stuff that never made the field back in the late 80s.
Great News on Choice and Barber
http://espn.go.com/blog/dallas/cowboys/post/_/id/4665804/choice-helped-off
2009 BTB Fantasy Champ... Deal with it
+1
Choice looked good filling in for MB3
Drago says, "We must break you!"
by APerfectStar on Jan 10, 2010 2:28 AM CST up reply actions
Thank goodness
I’d rather see Choice with Felix than Barber with Felix…Choice finished relatively strong, especially running the last drive when the Eagles knew the Cowboys weren’t going to pass.
I like Felix & Choice better.
Something seems to be missing with Barber right now. JG must have seen it too because we sure saw a lot of Felix tonight.
Did he injure his knee in the game?
Or is this the same sore knee that he aggravated in practice?
Drago says, "We must break you!"
by APerfectStar on Jan 10, 2010 2:30 AM CST up reply actions
I don't think he reinjured it
from what I gathered it was more precautionary than anything
2009 BTB Fantasy Champ... Deal with it
I guess you missed last week's game were both Felix and Barber ripped the Eagles D.
They both had 91 yards a piece.
~Texas Massacre '09~
Choosing bt the 3 RBs is the best situation
We just can’t be with only 1 really healthy player. Personally, I’m holding out on counting on Choice until doctors clear him. He did take a hit to the head and concussions become easier and easier to suffer. Regardless of what anyone thinks of Barber, Choice is very valuable for us. He’s our only wildcat option (that we’ve seen) and he’s a complete back.
you are right, if we loose any of them at least a small element is lost
barber – bruiser choice – wildcat, third down…
Let's hope so
because I think we found our answer to 3rd and 1, and goal line situations.
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!!!'
I love it. No one can take this one away from us.
Secondary was excellent. Most of our pressure and sacks seemed like they were because of our coverage. And I can’t say enough about how well our LB’s covered. Very nice. After seeing how we played tonight, I’m not worried about the Vikes.
You can do a lot of things in life. You can't stab a teammate with a pair of scissors. - Kevin Smith
It feels like 1992 all over again.
You know just like when we beat their a$$ like unwanted step-children. I have been waiting for this day for many moons. Even though it has been a long time it feels oh so good.
I'm not saying this team is a championship team
Yet! But I get a completely different feeling from watching this team play than I have for a long time.
by I'm a Cowboy on Jan 9, 2010 11:55 PM CST up reply actions
That is what I'm hoping for.
It can only happen in one place.
First we finally bury Favrrrre for the last time.
Second we get a some pay back on those fudgepacker. Plus you know its an automatic win everytime they come to town.
And last but not least we get ‘one for the thumb’ against the only other team in the playoff to beat us.
by I'm a Cowboy on Jan 10, 2010 12:04 AM CST up reply actions
we already have a thumb ring
SBs VI, XII, XXVII, XXVIII, and XXX
although I agree with your post in spirit!
Ich bin ein Berliner--JFK
Yep
We need to start one for the other hand.
The 2009 Dallas Cowboys: Talk to me in December.
The NFC East has won 11 Super Bowls; oddly none of those have come courtesy of the Eagles.
by gee-roj on Jan 10, 2010 9:18 AM CST via mobile up reply actions
He meant the other thumb
We’ll start with the other thumb and work our way to the other fingers.
by staubachfan on Jan 10, 2010 12:03 PM CST up reply actions
Watch the footage of it again
The little lady that was right behind the glass didn’t even jump. Even she wasn’t afraid of him.
like the headline @BGN
mcnabb may not have thrown up, but i might…
by Chris in Va on Jan 10, 2010 12:15 AM CST up reply actions
I had to rewind and watch the dance after the game...and laugh my ass off
I love that McNabb took a beating tonight. I don’t hate McNabb as a person, but we’ve seen way too many dumbass dances from him. Usually the MJ dance in the endzone. I really enjoyed watching him get decked time and time again. And Ware’s flying karate chop might have been my favorite play of the game.
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by cowboysuberfan on Jan 10, 2010 12:40 AM CST up reply actions
the guy's a dork.....always have been.
We’re lucky to have Romo and some ass wipe like him
Don't Blow Chunky Soup On Me, Please!!!
LOL at your comment
What was he going to do, throw the ball at her and miss?
by robolundgren on Jan 9, 2010 11:56 PM CST up reply actions
He can hit anyone...
…on a bounce. Maybe he should try cricket?
Has the whole world gone crazy? Am I the only one around here who gives a s#!t about the rules?!?
like the scene in Bull Durham
“you’re afraid you’ll miss. Come on, show us that million-dollar arm. ’Cause I got; oh yeah, I got a good idea about that five-cent head of yours”
Ich bin ein Berliner--JFK
Yeah I generally like McNabb (He, Westbrook, and Sheldon Brown are about the only Eagles I can stand), but that air guitar/chest bump against the glass was just stupid.
did you hear what collinsworth said?
he made a sarcastic comment about Mcnabb being nervous, obviously implying that he wasnt. My dad and I turned and looked at each other and at the same time and said.. actually nervous is exactly what that is. That made me even more confident for the game, if thats possible.
"I’m ready to go here, all right? It’s like R. Kelly at recess."
"You will come back stronger then ever. Like Lance Armstrong. But with two balls."
-Ari Gold
The fearless Iggles "leader"
What a great example to the younger players.
Drago says, "We must break you!"
by APerfectStar on Jan 10, 2010 2:35 AM CST up reply actions
I thought it was hilarious.
And it actually make me like the guy a little bit. It’s no different than Romo patting the ref on the butt or Favre high fiving an official. I thought Cowboys fans appreciated a QB that had a little fun out there.
I also think McNabb had an under rated game. There were probably at least 4 times where any other QB would have been sacked and he either made a play or was able to throw the ball away.
by Baked Potato Soup on Jan 10, 2010 11:02 AM CST up reply actions
about 5 years ago, I only had praise for McNabb
recently, he just pisses me off. Hes always deflecting blame elsewhere, when his innacuracy is a major reason for the eagles inconsistency the last few years. The phone call in the Giants playoff game. The air guitar and slamming the window in front of some womans face. Romo earlier this year finally came out and said “I can’t turn the ball over.I’m hurting my team”. McNabb just seems to constantly give the same “I take responsibility for this loss” without seeming to mean it.
He didn’t have a bad game, he played much better than the week 17 game. Unfortunately, our front 7 dominated their oline and our secondary owned their wrs.
I’ve said this all year – i think the eagles are a much scarier team with a WC qb like kolb, given their weapons, then McNabb. Hes the proverbial square peg in a round hole.
I can't agree with this one
One is having fun on the field at no one’s expense, theother is essentially taunting fans and at best self-hyping.
Again, I have always respected McNabb as a QB. What I don’t like about him is that he has this odd schtick – never admits his faults, whistles past every graveyard, seems to have zero humility, etc.
FREE THE OGLETREE!!!
+1.............
like the moon-dance celebration in the endzone.
If that's the case, though, you have to equally blame Jerry Jones.
He designed a stadium that has the opposing players walking through a bar full of Cowboys fans. Obviously he wanted interaction like he got from McNabb. So now we’re supposed to be upset with McNabb for giving it to him?
by Baked Potato Soup on Jan 12, 2010 12:58 AM CST up reply actions
Me too. Really thought the was going out there and was going to beat the crap out of us
You can do a lot of things in life. You can't stab a teammate with a pair of scissors. - Kevin Smith
Let's start to give some credit to JJ for his drafting
Some picks that some people questioned, look at the superstars that Jenkins, Felix, and Spencer are becoming. And they will get better and better the next few years.
some of our guys will be developed for next year
like the Williams’, Hodge, and Brewster.
Ich bin ein Berliner--JFK
Agreed
To have 4 legit guys develop this year in Austin, Spencer, Jenkins and Free is a great sign for the organization. The first 3 are all perennial Pro Bowl level players. You’ve got to give Wade a lot of credit for how he’s developed those guys. I’m excited to see him keep developing talent, including the trio of lbs we got in the last draft that we’ve hardly had a chance to see.
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by cowboysuberfan on Jan 10, 2010 12:42 AM CST up reply actions
Phillips, Ogletree (free agent, but)
And Free produced big time
Sure, I'll give him some credit
He’s done a good job assembling a team here. I won’t lie though and say that I didn’t criticize him some for this last draft. I still think we threw too many picks after guys who didn’t have much chance to play for the Cowboys but I’m willing to admit that Phillips and Buehler especially, have really made a significant contribution to this team.
You can do a lot of things in life. You can't stab a teammate with a pair of scissors. - Kevin Smith
Rafaels' reporting
Ive been reading your articles for a while now. They are always very inciteful and more to the point accurate. This win tonight was big for the Boys. My question is after this, do you think the Boys can contain Farves’ passing and Petersons running. I havent followed the Vikes much this year so i dont have any facts. i look to your expertise.
Fortunately for us
If we can get a lead early, the Vikings usually forget AD is on their team and let Lord Favre throw the ball all over the place.
Plus Favre can't move well
We got a ton of pressure on McNabb tonight, but his feet saved him a lot of sacks. If we can do the same in Minnesota, I think we can beat Favre up pretty good. Either Spencer or Ware on Loadholt is a good matchup for us.
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by cowboysuberfan on Jan 10, 2010 12:43 AM CST up reply actions
Both their tackles are hurt. Ware and Spencer will go up against 2 backups.
by I'm a Cowboy on Jan 10, 2010 12:45 AM CST up reply actions
Really??
I didn’t realize that. Are they both def out?
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by cowboysuberfan on Jan 10, 2010 12:48 AM CST up reply actions
They were for the last 2 games of the season.
Who know with enough time they may be back. Will have to look it up.
by I'm a Cowboy on Jan 10, 2010 12:50 AM CST up reply actions
Ok I was wrong, only Loadholt is replacing a starter, but
Here is some interesting insight into how their left tackle did againist a Pro Bowl pass rusher. I got this direct from the Viking’s web page.
-The last time tackle Bryant McKinnie went against an elite defensive end, Carolina’s Julius Peppers dominated the matchup and sent McKinnie to the bench. Dallas’ Demarcus Ware may be better than Peppers, so it’s going to be key for McKinnie to play a good game to protect Brett Favre’s blindside. Plus, the coaching staff will likely devise some protection schemes to give McKinnie help.
Plus Loadholt has no prayer in stopping Spencer.
by I'm a Cowboy on Jan 10, 2010 1:44 AM CST up reply actions
Their LT is playing hurt
McKinney has a bad ankle.
Loadholdt’s been the starter at RT most of the season I believe.
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by APerfectStar on Jan 10, 2010 2:38 AM CST up reply actions
Collinsworth' line last night says it all
Spencer can be borderline unblockable.
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!!!'
I agree
Spencer will eat Loadholt’s lunch one on one.
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by APerfectStar on Jan 10, 2010 3:38 PM CST up reply actions
I'm from Philly....so let's use useless stats that don't mean anything.
Farve’s never beatin’ the Cowboys
I was at one of those games.
50 yard line, 6th row. Shania Twain recorded a concert for TV afterwards.
I think the questions at this point become
1. how can the Vikings leaky O-line protect Favre
2. how can the Vikings busted up secondary control the multi-option Cowboys passing attack
by One.Cool.Customer on Jan 10, 2010 8:29 AM CST up reply actions
+1
also i love your avatar its BA… whats it from? I cant wait for Caps movie.. Marvel is finally doing it right
What the French?! Toast!
lol
The avatar is from the upcoming film about my life story “The First Avenger: Captain America” scheduled for release mid 2011.
by One.Cool.Customer on Jan 10, 2010 8:41 AM CST up reply actions
That would make a great moniker for the blog.
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!!!'
Link please
can someone please link the clips of McNabb acting like a dork. It would serve so many of us.
by I_miss_Switzer on Jan 10, 2010 12:02 AM CST reply actions
Crayton
when did he turn into an effective PR?
He is a valuable guy to have around.
How about Ogletree on the ST tackle.
by I_miss_Switzer on Jan 10, 2010 12:03 AM CST reply actions
he is only in his 6th season
and I disagree that he has been effective
by I_miss_Switzer on Jan 10, 2010 12:08 AM CST up reply actions
I'm a fan of the guy
but his punt returning is way improved this year
by I_miss_Switzer on Jan 10, 2010 12:46 AM CST up reply actions
he came into the league in 2004
six seasons
I am not forgetting anything but you may be conjuring it
by I_miss_Switzer on Jan 10, 2010 12:45 AM CST up reply actions
6 seasons
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
if you are going to be condescending and snarky, don’t be wrong
by I_miss_Switzer on Jan 10, 2010 12:47 AM CST up reply actions 1 recs
He is like Austin was in his first year
except Ogletree is more developed as a receiver
2009 BTB Fantasy Champ... Deal with it
Ogletree played for a coach @ Virginia...just like Phillips
Kinda’ makes it easy when you know exactly what the dael is.
That coach was/is John Garrett
I believe he had firsthand knowledge in 2007, coaching TEs @UVA, then his connections there proabably helped in signing the two; of course he’s the ‘boys TE coach now, and Jason’s bro…
DIE-NAST-D!
I'm really impressed with teh way he's playing WR too
Really has become a threat for us
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"Angels still in first place" - UCI Halo
"Hey you know who would have gotten those 3 outs in the 9th?
Darren O’Day." - FirebatM3
LOL
its only this year really
he was nothing special on PR before. I think Joe D’s schemes have helped a lot on our return games
Crayton's always been effective as a PR, IMO
Just not dynamic until this season.
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by APerfectStar on Jan 10, 2010 2:41 AM CST up reply actions
G'nite guys
(and gals and the gender-confused). Sweet dreams of a second playoff win. This year.
FREE THE OGLETREE!!!
I'm not trying to start something
but every time we’ve beaten Phili in the playoffs, we have won the Super Bowl. Its a small sample size, but hey, anything’s possible, right?
After Fuentes blows a save and an Angels loss to the Indians:
"Angels still in first place" - UCI Halo
"Hey you know who would have gotten those 3 outs in the 9th?
Darren O’Day." - FirebatM3
LOL
that was probably his best game since that playoff game in Seattle
After Fuentes blows a save and an Angels loss to the Indians:
"Angels still in first place" - UCI Halo
"Hey you know who would have gotten those 3 outs in the 9th?
Darren O’Day." - FirebatM3
LOL
Quoting Evan Grant from DMN blog
“Noticed that Bobby Carpenter had two fumble recoveries Saturday. Theory: He’s never involved in any tackles, so he is free to fall on loose balls.”
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There's a joke there
about loo………..nevermind.
Has the whole world gone crazy? Am I the only one around here who gives a s#!t about the rules?!?
Yeah I thought he played well, and he actually played physically. This season seems to have brought improvement for Carpenter. Not sure if they couldn’t find someone better next season (Jason Williams hopefully), but for now I don’t think he’s much of a weak point in the D.
he plays his role fairly well
but I am sure they could find a handful of guys to give them the same output.
Role player looks like his ceiling in this defence
by I_miss_Switzer on Jan 10, 2010 12:16 AM CST up reply actions
maybe, but give him props tonight
he recovered a couple of fumbles and seemed solid. good to see him making a contribution.
not hacking on him
he looks more comfortable out there – he has hardly played until this season
by I_miss_Switzer on Jan 10, 2010 12:23 AM CST up reply actions
he looks comfortable out there
and he used to look lost.
He was very aggressive on the first recovery which was critical.
by I_miss_Switzer on Jan 10, 2010 12:50 AM CST up reply actions
Anyone see Reid’s press conference? Someone asked about his team’s execution and he said he’s all for it.
Reid seems like a nice guy and a decent human being
If he wasn’t the HC of the Iggles I’d even say I was a fan.
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by APerfectStar on Jan 10, 2010 2:44 AM CST up reply actions
smart enough to know he got beat by a better team
but dumb enough to keep Kolb on the bench but we would have won anyways.
That's an old Joke
TB’s first coach John Mckay said that during their winless season.
by staubachfan on Jan 10, 2010 12:25 PM CST up reply actions
Raf
I would have appreciated a spoiler in the headline
I tivoed the game to watch on Thursday
by I_miss_Switzer on Jan 10, 2010 12:10 AM CST reply actions
in case anyone missed Tony's hack on Ed (I assume Ed Werder), here's the link -
it’s at the very end of the interview – “thanks ed – good hairpiece” lol
http://www.dallascowboys.com/multimedia/multimedia_center.cfm
by Loozeeana_Cowboy on Jan 10, 2010 12:13 AM CST reply actions
LMAO!! I had seen it on TV, but missed that part.
I like Ed about as much as I do the eagles. But I guess he was on there side so much before the game, he got his butt kick too.
by I'm a Cowboy on Jan 10, 2010 12:32 AM CST up reply actions
Hahaha - Take That, Dead Terder!!!
Is playing smart too much to ask?
by silverblue5 on Jan 10, 2010 12:35 AM CST up reply actions
Romo is a pretty funny guy
That zinger at Easy Ed was great.
When they asked him about the Iggles pre-game jawing, “They were just wondering if we wanted to go out to eat after the game.”
Nice.
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by APerfectStar on Jan 10, 2010 2:57 AM CST up reply actions
Can we play PHL every week?
Never thought I would say that! Congrats Boys – Tony, Wade, Flo very well done. As long as we’re here – let’s keep it going.
I'm not losing my memory, I'm living in the now
58-14 > 44-6
this worked out great to get to kick their butts two games in a row to really exorcise those demons lol
Props to Flozell for completely shutting down Cole. The media loves to crap on Flo every week for his false starts and his feud with the Giants, but he has played lights out the past few weeks. He makes some stupid plays, but Romo can trust him to get his back, and I think that’s all that matters.
Flozell was very good tonight
whereas DeMarcus gave Peters fits
by I_miss_Switzer on Jan 10, 2010 12:23 AM CST up reply actions
+1 on Flo
Dude thanks for reminding me. I thought about that same thing the minute the game ended. I’m glad Flo is making a lot of people eat there works. Who’s second after me?
by I'm a Cowboy on Jan 10, 2010 12:25 AM CST up reply actions
Me too
I didn’t think Flo had this much left in the tank. Nice job Flo!
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by cowboysuberfan on Jan 10, 2010 12:47 AM CST up reply actions
Flo is still an above-average LT
But he struggles with the smaller, quicker guys like Dumervil. Guys like Cole he eats for lunch. After last week’s game, I was fairly certain Cole would be a non-factor, which turned out to be the case.
So now, how many teams left in the playoffs have the smaller pass rushers? Does Minnesota, or is it going to be mostly Jared Allen matched up on Flo?
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by accidental innuendo on Jan 10, 2010 10:39 AM CST up reply actions
Flo's actually played very well the last few weeks. We're not getting the obligatory false start or two a game either
He’s handled some very good pass rushers too the last 6 games or so. I like how he’s playing right now
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The best part?
The window for an Eagles Superbowl may have just been shut. I think our team can dominate for years to come.
"Press on: nothing in the world can take the place of perseverance. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not; the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent." President Calvin Coolidge
by RisingSunCowboy on Jan 10, 2010 12:22 AM CST reply actions
not necessarily
theyve got young skill players on offence and Kolb to replace McNabb in the future. Their D needs work tho
A few skill players are okay
I think they are on their way down.
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by RisingSunCowboy on Jan 10, 2010 2:49 AM CST up reply actions
Agree with the Cowboys being set up to go on a 4 or 5 year run
The Iggles are going to have to decide at some point soon when to switch QB’s, their O-line rebuilding attempt kind of failed, and their defense has some issues.
As Cris and Al mentioned, for all the wins Reid and McNabb and their once dominate defense put together, they have one NFC title to show for it.
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by APerfectStar on Jan 10, 2010 3:05 AM CST up reply actions
Choice and Barber's injury
more proof why you can never have enough depth, especially at RB.
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I know we all have taken our shots at Jason Garrett
But you gotta admit that his play calling was on point tonight.
i can remember each of these offensive guys making plays in this win:
Romo
Jones
Austin
Williams
Witten
Crayton
Phillips
Choice
Barber not so much due to the knee
Ogletree would’ve scored a TD – or at least got to the one on that WR screen if not for Witten’s penalty. KO did have that killer ST tackle that knocked Macho Harris out of the game.
Hurd and Bennett were silent.
Of course, it all starts with the O-line, who played extremely well and helped make it all possible.
Bottom Line – Garrett really, really spread the wealth tohight. Brilliant performance as a play caller in this game.
Is playing smart too much to ask?
+1
Redball has called 2 nice games in a row
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by nicholas.rodriguez on Jan 10, 2010 10:08 AM CST up reply actions
http://www.bleedinggreennation.com/2010/1/9/1243378/donovan-may-not-have-thrown-up#comments
Copy and paste…I ain’t no techi
Just go back. Funny and disturbing at the same time.
I have a question for you Cowboy fans posting on there site. Why are you being so nice to a bunch of di$$s? Most of the posters just throw you kind word back in your face. Besides its a lot more entertaining to watch them tear themselves apart. None that was funny.
by I'm a Cowboy on Jan 10, 2010 1:19 AM CST up reply actions
I don't mean being classy when it's warranted but
the guy that runs the site really is a di** head. Lets those guys run wild over there and then tries to censor everything you say as a Cowboys fan. Better at namecalling and making fun of fans from other teams than he is at analysis. No reason to even go over there and post anything as long as it’s run by a guy like that.
You can do a lot of things in life. You can't stab a teammate with a pair of scissors. - Kevin Smith
I don't talk trash anywhere, especially on other sites, but
I have to agree with you. It’s a very xenophobic little community over there, and so there’s a lot of insular group think (it you can call it thinking).
There are also some excellent bloggers over there who call people on it, but generally emotional rants and silly narratives (e.g. the whole bandwagon fan crap) rule the day.
FREE THE OGLETREE!!!
Meant to say "I don't mind being classy"
but you’re probably right. There’s some pretty good posters over there who can talk football with you but not a lot. Going over there to talk football isn’t the most horrible thing in the world you can do but unfortunately, when the tone from the top of the blog is so whiny and spiteful, what can you expect??
You can do a lot of things in life. You can't stab a teammate with a pair of scissors. - Kevin Smith
I'd guess you get your post deleted and are subsequently banned
by robolundgren on Jan 10, 2010 12:46 AM CST up reply actions
I think he wrote over there that he banned all Cowboy fans for the next 2 weeks. Real classy guy JasonB
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