Cowboys Headlines: No-Quit Mentality, Choice With A Shot, Dez Bryant For ROTY?

by One.Cool.Customer on Nov 28, 2010 6:24 AM CST in Dallas Cowboys News

No quit in Garrett-led Cowboys - San Antonio Evening News
Tom Orsborn compares the utterly disappointing final two games under Phillips to the Garrett-led team of the last three weeks that has been physical, has forced turnovers and has improved its running game. Bottom line: Nobody can accuse the Cowboys of quitting anymore.

Cowboys show spunk in 1st loss under Garrett - Washingtonpost.com
This AP wire report argues that the second half against the Saints showed ample evidence of the new life Garrett has breathed into the club. The offense started making plays, the defense slowed down the Saints and the special teams helped as well. All told, the game could be considered another step in the right direction in Garrett's bid to remain in charge.

Score another for the Alley Dogs - Star-Telegram
Players on the Cowboys practice squad refer to themselves as the "alley dogs", always hungry and fighting for the scraps from the 53-man roster. After Bryan McCann's two recent big plays, it was Jesse Holley's turn against the Saints.

Tashard Choice's shot could come vs. Colts - ESPN Dallas
Cowboys fans have asked the question countless times this season: What will it take for Tashard Choice to get a chance to crack the running back rotation? Tim McMahon writes that Choice’s chance could be coming next weekend against the 29th-ranked Indianapolis Colts run defense, now that Marion Barber looks to be out with a calf strain.

Austin ready to go against Colts - Foxsportssouthwest.com
Miles Austin says that his sore right forearm won't keep him out of the Cowboys' December 5th clash with the Colts.

In gloomy Cowboys season, Dez Bryant emerges as a star - USATODAY.com
Someone say, Playmaker, Part II? Dez Bryant has miles to travel before he can be considered The Second Coming of Michael Irvin, but some early comparisons are inevitable as the rookie wide receiver leads the Dallas Cowboys with eight touchdowns in 10 games.

Dez Bryant As Offensive ROY: Three Reasons Why Voters Need To Cowboy Up - Bleacher Report
The Cowboys will not make the playoffs, but in a season full of disappointment and heartbreak, this version of No. 88 may prove to be an indication that the 'Boys may have yet another legend on their hands and a bright spot in an otherwise lost season.

Dez Bryant has passion for game coach Jason Garrett admires - Dallas Morning News
David Moore writes that Dez Bryant is in the conversation for NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year, but that conversation may have come to an awkward stop after his no-catch performance against the Saints. But he also offers this review of where the leaders in the ROY discussion stand:

A look at what the top candidates have done in the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year race - DMN
Player	Pos.	Team	Key Stats
Jahvid Best	RB	Lions	757 yards (rush./rec.), 5 TDs
Sam Bradford	QB	Rams	228-of-376, 2,158 yds., 14 TDs, 9 Int
Dez Bryant	WR	Cowboys	44 receptions, 547 yards, 8 TDs*
Mike Williams**	WR	Buccaneers	43 receptions, 681 yards, 6 TDs
* 6 receiving TDs, 2 return TDs; ** Arrested for DUI on Nov. 19th, 2010

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by HudBaby on Nov 28, 2010 6:32 AM CST reply actions

Nice to hear Choice will get a run.

With the ball in his hands he’s a better player than Marion Barber. Unfortunately when the ball is not in his hands he’s got some improvement to make; his pass blocking against the Packers was terrible and lacked any real effort. Let’s hope that was just part of the ‘other team’ that collapsed and in the new JG team Choice will put as much effort into his blocking as he does into his runs.

by Luke. on Nov 28, 2010 7:38 AM CST reply actions

The pass blocking was the main issue with Choice, but according to Raf in a DCfanatic radio podcast he did a better job in

the detroit game. Choice may get his chance because barber is hurt.

Ignore the Mainstream Media, EMBRACE THE HATE!!!!

by cowboy78 on Nov 28, 2010 3:10 PM CST up reply actions

Good to hear about his pass blocking.

Perhaps Choice was just infected with the ‘give-ups’ that seemed to plague many in Green bay that day.

With the ball in his hands there’s a lot to like though.

by Luke. on Nov 28, 2010 4:22 PM CST up reply actions

its time to see what Choice & few other young players have before the season ends

i don’t see any reason for not seeing what we have behind some of these starters that clearly won’t be here next season. it would take a hammer to the head for Jerry to hire a coach that wants control over the presonnel & its clear he’s going to give Garrett a shot before he goes down with the ship, no matter what happens this season.
we have 6 to 8 starters that need to be replaced & thats not even counting the role players.

the definition of insanity should have a picture of Jerry Jones next to it. he has no idea what he is doing or that its wrong...

by DCNation73 on Nov 29, 2010 1:29 PM CST up reply actions

Give me Dez or Bradford

and they chose ROTY correctly.

Big D believes - One game at a time, Have a great Day.

Fan of the MFY

by Jeterian 2 on Nov 28, 2010 8:50 AM CST reply actions

His last 2 games

Dez has 3 catches for 8 yds and 1 TD. Combined. It’s hurting my fantasy playoff chances big time. His O-fer on Thursday will hurt his cause, especially if Williams and Bradford have big games this weekend (Williams against Ravens would be impressive).

"Stop the run to earn the right to rush the passer"- great philosophy from new SU DLine coach Jimmy Brumbaugh.

by bigbluethruandthru on Nov 28, 2010 10:23 AM CST up reply actions

He was doubled though.

Hes attracting some attention.

Big D believes - One game at a time, Have a great Day.

Fan of the MFY

by Jeterian 2 on Nov 28, 2010 10:28 AM CST up reply actions

i see Bradford winning it

i can’t see any other position that measures up to the QB & it would take a lot for Dez to even get close. i would have Dez #2.
Bradford has breathed life into the Rams organization & has them in the hunt to win the NFC West. his only true weapon is S.Jackson (which isn’t bad) but i think his leading WR was an undrafted player that was on Dallas’s PS in 2008 (Amendola?)

the definition of insanity should have a picture of Jerry Jones next to it. he has no idea what he is doing or that its wrong...

by DCNation73 on Nov 29, 2010 1:37 PM CST up reply actions

Choice and Felix sharing the duties is a glimpse of our future.

I’m curious to see what these two can do together. I have high hopes they’ll show the Cowboys that this is the tandem that can make our running game healthy again. If they can do it behind this line, they’ll be even better with an improved line over the next two years.

If you can't fix it with a hammer, you've got an electrical problem.

by White Wolf on Nov 28, 2010 8:55 AM CST reply actions

I think it will be a brief future.

Choice is under contract next year but after that he’s gone for sure I think. When he hits free agency he’ll have teams offering him a chance at the starting job and it’s obvious that’s what he wants and thinks he can do (and probably rightly so). I don’t see any reason why he’d want to come back and continue to be a backup here.

by Luke. on Nov 28, 2010 4:20 PM CST up reply actions

i just don't see Choice & Felix being a great 1-2 punch

i was impressed with Choice when he carried the load against some strong run defenses in 2008 when Felix & MB3 both were out a couple games with an injury. i would rather see Choice or Felix traded a year early for a draft pick/player then just lose them to FA.
i still think we need a power RB that can handle the load, short yardage & closing games out.

the definition of insanity should have a picture of Jerry Jones next to it. he has no idea what he is doing or that its wrong...

by DCNation73 on Nov 29, 2010 1:48 PM CST up reply actions

Call it familiarity

but i still feel more comfortable with barber as a check down option than i do with the other two. I still have shock syndrome from choice earlier in the year and with felix, i like the passes from the backfield rather than him being a full blown receiver.

by thablackwizard on Nov 28, 2010 11:33 AM CST reply actions