Cowboys News: The Kitchen Sink Principle And Defying False Deities

by KD Drummond on Oct 13, 2011 12:00 AM CDT in Dallas Cowboys News

Tom Brady: 'He’s powerful, he’s fast off the edge, he’s got a bunch of different moves... He's going to be a problem."

Cowboys, Rob Ryan plan to throw 'kitchen sink' at Patriots | DMN

The last team to hold the New England Patriots under 30 points was the Cleveland Browns defense, led by current Cowboys coordinator Rob Ryan. In a Week 9 contest, the orange and browns befuddled Tom Brady with a myriad of different looks. Just as in this current situation, Ryan had two weeks to devise a game plan to combat the aerial arsenal of the Pats. Ryan brought Kenyon Coleman and Abe Elam over with him from that Cleveland team.

"We had them out there thinking," said Cowboys defensive end Kenyon Coleman, who played for the Browns last season. "We brought our 'A' game."

The Browns did so by attacking Patriots quarterback Tom Brady with exotic blitzes and confusing him with unorthodox alignments. In one such formation, Cleveland used just one down lineman and deployed as many linebackers -- five -- as defensive backs. The unusual fronts and kinetic pre-snap movement unnerved Brady, a quarterback who is known for his ability to identify coverages and identify the weakest area of the defense.

Asked what Ryan has in store for New England this year, Coleman smiled and said, "Pretty much the kitchen sink, to put it lightly."

Cowboys S Abe Elam: Rob Ryan is "psyched" to face New England | DMN

"He's psyched,'' safety Abe Elam said. "I know I am as well. I look forward to the challenge.

"Coming in, everyone is building them up to be the greatest team out there. As a competitor, that is what you look forward to.''

More...

Breaking Down the Cowboys' short-yardage plays this season | DMN

The Cowboys have had 31 plays through their first four games in which they've needed to pick up three yards or less. They've passed 13 times and run the ball 18 times.

Only 14 of those 31 plays (45.2 percent) have been successful, meaning that the Cowboys either scored a touchdown (three times) or picked up the first down on the play.

Of the Cowboys' 18 runs in short-yardage situations, 11 have gone for one yard or less. Two others have been for only two yards. They've totaled 40 rushing yards on 18 carries in short-yardage situations for a 2.2 average.

Spears: Pats Aren't Gods Of Football | NBCDFW

"Yeah, we're probably going to get killed. They're the greatest team to ever play football," Spears deadpanned recently, per the Dallas Morning News. "We're not deeming this team gods of football. They can be beat. We saw it."

Of course, this was deemed bulletin board material by some. I guess Devin McCourty and Kyle Arrington are going to be extra prepared for Miles and Dez now.

Jason Garrett 's role in Wes Welker's rise | ESPN

Welker credited his work with Garrett on Miami’s scout team as a big part of his success.

"His last year in Miami he was the scout team quarterback, I was the scout team receiver and then becoming a coach he always instilled a lot of confidence in us," Welker said. "I remember one time I sat there and told him, ‘Jason, I think I can get them on this or that route or whatever and he said ‘Wes, you know what, you can get them on any route. It’s just great to hear that confidence from a coach and that edge. In my mind I thought, ‘You’re right.’

Tom Brady on DeMarcus Ware: 'He's going to be a problem' | Boston.com

"He [Ware] can get after a quarterback as good as anyone we play," Brady said. "He’s powerful, he’s fast off the edge, he’s got a bunch of different moves. It’s not like you just set on the speed-rush and he’ll speed-rush you and then he’ll power you right into the quarterback. The first play of the season he sacked [Mark] Sanchez when they were playing the Jets and kind of had an up-and-under move. If he gets going early he’s going to be a problem all day, so we’ve got to make sure we really account for him on every play."

Jason Garrett Says Cowboys 'Very Strongly' Considered Solder in 2011 Draft | NESN

And in other breaking news, the sky is blue the grass is green and some dreams don't come true. The Cowboys were the team most in need of a youth infusion during the draft. There's a surprise element that Solder was amongst those JG considered?

Cowboys to wear blue uniforms Sunday | ESPN Dallas

Danger, danger, danger. Blue uniforms are cursed, something awful always happens when we wear them! It's a good thing we didn't have them on against the Jets and Lions. Oh. Well, you remember what happened last time, right?

[Dec 27 2009]

The Cowboys beat Washington, 17-0, at FedEx Field in the last game they wore the navy uniforms.

Nevermind, carry on.

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Can't wait to watch Brady versus the Ware Wolves

"....the Cowboy way...." (Head Coach, Jason Garrett)

by BishopWest on Oct 13, 2011 12:10 AM CDT reply actions

If we get pressure all day

I like our chances… assuming we don’t turn the ball over a bunch of times.

"Right after the game, say as little as possible." - Coach Landry

by RisingSunCowboy on Oct 13, 2011 12:19 AM CDT reply actions

so lebron james would like to play football..

i say we drop marty B and sign lebron as 2nd tight end next to jason witten

by go87 on Oct 13, 2011 12:25 AM CDT reply actions

Oh god...

I can see the National headlines now:: Romo & Lebron Choke.. Dallas Francise in shambles..

by AmericasTeamm on Oct 13, 2011 8:30 AM CDT up reply actions

Lebron is a big time Cowboys fan

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by Antonio S on Oct 13, 2011 8:45 AM CDT up reply actions

lebron play football after all these years,, heheheh

it would be more of a publicity stunt for a team ass much as anything.

woman !, don't try to understand em, don't try to make them understand you, for they are a breed apart ! lol
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Id say RIP Al Davis, but i know your up there drunker than a monkey and clocking angels in the 40 yd dash.

by demonbane on Oct 13, 2011 9:34 AM CDT up reply actions

I hope spencer and a safety rattle brady early

ware drops back into coverage to snatch a pick while spencer is swatting at brady for a strip sack fumble …would be fun to watch how brady does in a pressure cooker…doing his bledsoe imitation

by 0k on Oct 13, 2011 12:26 AM CDT reply actions

Ware :

“Shhhhhh Sanchez, just let it happen.”
Of course if he does that to Brady, though, he gets fifteen yards.

by me gusta on Oct 13, 2011 12:35 AM CDT via mobile reply actions

I'm predicting that Rat gets the best of Connelly (NE Center) and at least one sack coming from our LBs

straight up the gut

"....the Cowboy way...." (Head Coach, Jason Garrett)

by BishopWest on Oct 13, 2011 1:27 AM CDT reply actions

this is a very interesting matchup

and there are surely some things indicating that we have a decent chance to win this thing

what Rob Ryan did to him last year with lesser personnel

Ware

they have a really bad D, and we have what can be a really good O.

Miles, Dez… and Laurent

TNew, Jenks and Scandrick

extra week to plan

seems like it really comes down to Romo. if he plays a clean game, I think we win. of course the team needs to play a complete game, but Romo is the one whose mistakes are magnified.

the way I see it, if we lose this game, it’s not really a big deal. we shouldn’t overreact to it. (we will, if it happens, but we shouldn’t lol) 2-3 would look discouraging, but I think we can put a lot of wins together after this game. we’re expected to lose it. it’s out of conference, on the road, against a consensus top 2 or 3 team.

but if we win this game? if we win, it’s huge. it’s stealing one we should lose. it would make up for Detroit in a way. and it would establish us as real contenders.

and I have a feeling we might actually do it

"When you want to win a game, you have to teach. When you lose a game, you have to learn."—Tom Landry

by scottmaui on Oct 13, 2011 1:58 AM CDT reply actions

Respectfully beg to disagree

It’s not stealing one we should lose. Cowboys don’t steal. It’s up and open for the taking.

Then again, …

Cry 'Havoc!'

by tanstaafl on Oct 13, 2011 9:04 AM CDT up reply actions

yeah i have had a calm feeling all week about this game........

not sure what that means but i hope its good.

by demonbane on Oct 13, 2011 9:38 AM CDT up reply actions

’Cause I got a peaceful easy feeling,

TCU is going to the Big 12, about time.................................Lock n Load

by DIRE WOLF on Oct 13, 2011 9:49 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs

cue black eye peas?

Tony Romo 2011's League's Most Valuable Player and 2012's Superbowl MVP

by thebigham on Oct 13, 2011 9:52 AM CDT up reply actions

the group?

TCU is going to the Big 12, about time.................................Lock n Load

by DIRE WOLF on Oct 13, 2011 9:55 AM CDT up reply actions

yes

i gotta feeling that tonight’s gonna be a good night

Tony Romo 2011's League's Most Valuable Player and 2012's Superbowl MVP
"No one gives us the right, we take it." L. ~SPN

by thebigham on Oct 13, 2011 9:58 AM CDT up reply actions

Eagles

TCU is going to the Big 12, about time.................................Lock n Load

by DIRE WOLF on Oct 13, 2011 9:58 AM CDT up reply actions

ah I see I wasn't saying that was your song lyric

Just that their song relates to this chain probably a little better motivator too haha

Tony Romo 2011's League's Most Valuable Player and 2012's Superbowl MVP
"No one gives us the right, we take it." L. ~SPN

by thebigham on Oct 13, 2011 10:02 AM CDT up reply actions

I'll be hummin' "peaceful easy feeling" now to gametime

From this fan’s perspective, it hit the nail on the head about the inner feeling, sense, despite all the concerns, details, nuances of the game.

Yeah, ’cause I got a peaceful easy feeling…

Cry 'Havoc!'

by tanstaafl on Oct 13, 2011 10:10 AM CDT up reply actions

can't wait, feels great

Bruce Carter+Sean Lee=BRUCE LEE!!!!

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by Archie Barberio on Oct 13, 2011 3:35 AM CDT reply actions

if we win this

We are a playoff caliber team. The pats are the ultimate measuring stick to how our season might turn out. If we lose, who knows. Somewhere around .500, but the way the nfc east is playing out, maybe 8-8 is good enough to get into the tournament. Seattle did it last year at 7-9.

BOOM!

by yevil knievil on Oct 13, 2011 3:57 AM CDT via mobile reply actions

Is this the week we see Ratliff at FS?

We heard about it in TC….

by JimmyJohnson on Oct 13, 2011 6:06 AM CDT reply actions

Does this mean Welker will lay down this come to show his gratitude for JG?

Tony Romo 2011's League's Most Valuable Player and 2012's Superbowl MVP

by thebigham on Oct 13, 2011 6:42 AM CDT reply actions

Cowboys should play very loose

I see Philly snapping their 4 game losing streak so even if we lose, we’ll still only be one game out of first in the East.

Cowboys should play the game as if they have nothing to lose so keep slinging it Tony…keep slinging it.

In Romo we Trust

by Terry on Oct 13, 2011 7:43 AM CDT reply actions

Ugh.

That’s how we ended up 2-2 instead of 4-0.

by Baked Potato Soup on Oct 13, 2011 7:56 AM CDT up reply actions

If Romo isn't slinging it, we don't win any games

In Romo we Trust

by Terry on Oct 13, 2011 8:00 AM CDT up reply actions

I got a feeling Romo is going to play one hell of a game.

He’s going up against the best QB in the league or maybe ever, he sure doesn’t want to stink it up IMO. Plus their D sucks.

TCU is going to the Big 12, about time.................................Lock n Load

by DIRE WOLF on Oct 13, 2011 9:36 AM CDT up reply actions

id say ya got something there DW

knowing Tony’s nature likes to compete and wanting to show his stuff against another good QB , Romo will be ready to fire it up .

by demonbane on Oct 13, 2011 9:43 AM CDT up reply actions

It's going to be a big stage, about 90% of the country will get this game.

TCU is going to the Big 12, about time.................................Lock n Load

by DIRE WOLF on Oct 13, 2011 9:54 AM CDT up reply actions

+100

formerly "what_the_crap"

by Dub_TC on Oct 13, 2011 9:56 AM CDT up reply actions

If he didnt "Sling it" in those losses we wouldnt have been close...

I think the biggest issue is his situational awareness.. the Gunslinging mentality is fine, but there are times when he needs to realize its not needed..

by AmericasTeamm on Oct 13, 2011 8:36 AM CDT up reply actions

Gunslingers are rarely aware when its not needed.

the Lions game says it all being up 24 & finding a way to lose. the A game will be needed like mentioned above by Coleman.

Every team has a great gameplan until they get Punched in the Mouth. Sean Lee is a welcomed addition at ILB & Kegabear's prediction about Spencer looks spot on so far.

by DCNation73 on Oct 13, 2011 8:39 AM CDT up reply actions

Gunslingers tend to force things from time to time

Tony just needs to know when to throw it away and get to the next play.

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by Antonio S on Oct 13, 2011 8:47 AM CDT up reply actions

…the sky is blue the grass is green and some dreams ~~don’t~~ do come true

Cry 'Havoc!'

by tanstaafl on Oct 13, 2011 8:48 AM CDT reply actions

Some where over the rainbow.

TCU is going to the Big 12, about time.................................Lock n Load

by DIRE WOLF on Oct 13, 2011 9:29 AM CDT up reply actions

Cr!pes, be afraid, Dire

That was the tune ratlling ’round inside my skull.

Cry 'Havoc!'

by tanstaafl on Oct 13, 2011 10:00 AM CDT up reply actions

ever heard Willie sing it? effing fantastic

TCU is going to the Big 12, about time.................................Lock n Load

by DIRE WOLF on Oct 13, 2011 10:12 AM CDT up reply actions

Oh man, be real skeered now.

That’s the voice. The Cowboys singer, the cowboys balladeer, as BtB mascoty as Shay.

About as close as possible to “Always on my Mind”.

Willie, his guitar and a cowboy’s campfire under a starry sky. Look, rainbows, unicorns,, leprechauns,…

Don’t bogart that…

Cry 'Havoc!'

by tanstaafl on Oct 13, 2011 10:48 AM CDT up reply actions

ive so often seen that allusive array of colors.......

but never the bucket that awaits, maybe im too tall or need a little more green on me and a 4 leaf clover= the luck of the irish dont ya know !

by demonbane on Oct 13, 2011 9:50 AM CDT reply actions

Tony Romo will lead the Cowboys to victory thanks to him having his best game of the season.

38/52 416yds 4TDs 1INT

Tony Romo 2011's League's Most Valuable Player and 2012's Superbowl MVP

by thebigham on Oct 13, 2011 9:53 AM CDT reply actions

if you hit on the 416 exactly...

I’m picking you up on my next trip up to AC

by KD Drummond on Oct 13, 2011 9:56 AM CDT up reply actions

If AC is still around haha

PA casinos are hurting them big time. But like it was said up there ^ “I got a feeling”

Tony Romo 2011's League's Most Valuable Player and 2012's Superbowl MVP
"No one gives us the right, we take it." L. ~SPN

by thebigham on Oct 13, 2011 9:59 AM CDT up reply actions

If were throwing 52 times

then something has gone terribly wrong with the running game

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by Antonio S on Oct 13, 2011 10:03 AM CDT up reply actions

Yep. Not the stats I prefer seeing. Besides, alone, they could still spell eL.

Consider:
2006: Cowboys 21 Colts 14 Romo:19-23-226-0-1
2009: Cowboys 24 Saints 17 Romo: 22-34-312-1-0
2011: Cowboys ?? Patriots ?? Romo: ?? – ?? – ??? – ? – ?

I’ll stick with pesky 3’s and 27-20, in making a wild-ass hoping guess.

Avoids their 30+ points 65-3 record, throws them into 65-48 land, could have something to do with our D playing well, the O likely still puts up points along with some from ST, might indicate a bit of a field position battle, game goes ball-control which’d let us see some from our guys, that they’re capable of it and of forcing the opponent off their game. Plus, we Win. Where’s the downside?

Now, ask yourself, how did you feel in 2006? 2009? This week?

Cry 'Havoc!'

by tanstaafl on Oct 13, 2011 10:27 AM CDT up reply actions

That's one thing I haven't heard about yet -

how good is the Cowboys’ running game? The media usually only focuses on Romo and the passing game.

Keep the faith!

by Marima on Oct 13, 2011 10:38 AM CDT up reply actions

Here you go

O.C.C.’s post from Monday on the improvement of our run game over the first four games.

by KD Drummond on Oct 13, 2011 10:42 AM CDT up reply actions

Excellent, thanks

Keep the faith!

by Marima on Oct 13, 2011 1:42 PM CDT up reply actions

Its def not where we would like to be

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by Antonio S on Oct 13, 2011 10:42 AM CDT up reply actions

it suck so far

TCU is going to the Big 12, about time.................................Lock n Load

by DIRE WOLF on Oct 13, 2011 10:43 AM CDT up reply actions

Don't need a running game.

If their biggest weakness is their D/secondary and if our biggest strength is passing why wouldn’t we throw it 52 times? I am at a lost in this logic. Its not 1970 where power running games rule

Tony Romo 2011's League's Most Valuable Player and 2012's Superbowl MVP
"No one gives us the right, we take it." L. ~SPN

by thebigham on Oct 13, 2011 11:40 AM CDT up reply actions

A running game would be useful

Even against a pass impaired defense. Felix being able to go 30-40 yards would be helpful.

I strangely feel like this game will see our first long distance running touchdown.

The Garrett Guillotine demands more blood!
by Blue Eyed Devil on Sep 5, 2011 3:30 PM PDT

If you're going to eat poison, you might as well lick the plate.

by Final Frame on Oct 14, 2011 8:42 AM CDT up reply actions

seems you missed patriots vs jets last week

and the benefits of running the ball

by ratware on Oct 15, 2011 11:12 PM CDT up reply actions

Browns Win Not All Rob Ryan Genius

Yes, the Nov. 2010 Brown’s victory was loopsided (34 -14) but, it wasn’t Rob Ryan’s defensive calls that carried the day for Cleveland. Instead, the Patriots offense played a shitty game. On the second kickoff of the game N.E.‘s back-men, Morris & Gronkowski looked at each other instead of covering the kickoff – result : Brown’s ball inside the Pats 20 and an easy TD on a trick running play. As the 1st. half was coming to a close – Gronkowski was going in for a TD when he coughed up the football – result: 7 points less for the Pats.

Hillis rushed the ball well and Colt McCoy had a decent day but, without the weirdness on N.E.‘s part, the final score is more like 27 -21 Browns. Ryan’s magic not at work in this particular game. Lastly, this game was at Cleveland not Gillette stadium. But, as you state, Cleveland did hold Brady & the Patriots to less than 30 points.

For the Cowboys to do the same this Sunday – they (Rob Ryan ?) will have to control the Pats new-found & surprisingly potent running game and of course the many weapons at the disposal of Tom Brady. It isn’t just the fact that BJGE and Stevan Ridley run the football well – it’s trying to figure out when. The Patriots rountinely run the ball out of passing sets and many times throw the ball out of run formations. Dallas will have to find a way to cover Welker, Gronkowski, Hernandez, Branch & Ochocinco – all with the skill to make a big play. Don’t count on New England scoring less than 35 points this Sunday.

For Dallas to prevail they’ll have to score a lot of points – which is certainly possible against the less-than-terrific Patriots defence. But, should Romo start the ball tossing the football to wrong guys, as he seems to have a weakness for, then the game will surely end up as W for N.E.

by profootballfan on Oct 13, 2011 12:15 PM CDT reply actions

I disagree

I think the “Pats new-found & surprisingly potent running game” is going to have to prove itself against the leagues #1 rushing defense.

I also wouldn’t be so quick to assume that because the Pats run out of passing formations, and pass out of running formations, that this is going to be confusing to the Cowboy’s D. They see this every single day in practice.

You’re essentially assuming the Pats are going to drop a 40 burger on the league’s #4 overall defense, and the #1 rushing defense. Considering those stats have been accumulated against the hardest schedule in the league up to this point, I’d buckle up your chin strap and expect a much tougher fought battle for points.

by H-Town Boys Fan on Oct 13, 2011 2:13 PM CDT up reply actions

i absolutely agree

this def isn’ t going to let Brady dictate to em all day, Brady and the pats will get theirs, we just got to make sure we get ours, and then some .

by demonbane on Oct 13, 2011 5:11 PM CDT up reply actions

But who have those stats been compiled against?

Mark Sanchez, Alex Smith, Sexy Rexy and Stafford. Stafford’s an emerging young talent but that’s hardly a murderer’s row of QB’s. The teams that you’ve faced so far are good teams to be sure, but you’ve yet to be tested by a truly elite QB yet.

by j-ace on Oct 13, 2011 6:10 PM CDT up reply actions

#1 ranked Run Defense

Jets- Overall average(OA)-3.3 Against the Cowboys-2.8

49ers: OA-4.0 Against the Cowboys-3.1

Redskins: OA- 4.1 AtC-3.0

Lions- OA- 4.0 AtC- 3.7

Here’s a theoretical play from 2010: Snap. Tony takes 7 step drop. Tony looks left at Miles, who is doubled, and looks right to where Roy Williams should be…but instead sees Colombo on his back and a Defensive End foaming at the mouth jumping over Marc’s carcass. Tony proceeds to run like hell and look for Witten
-by CotySaxman on Jul 11, 2011 7:50 AM PDT

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by I am Ironman!!! on Oct 13, 2011 9:05 PM CDT up reply actions

Yeah but it would've been easier to key in on the run

Against those teams with suspect QBs as the defense’s objective going into those games would be to worry about the run first. How will the defense fare against an elite QB both in terms of overall defense, and in terms of having to worry about the pass, and defending sub-runs (runs against sub packages)?

Would you guys happen to have any stats regarding Cowboys run defense based on how many men they have in the box? For example the Pats had so much success against the Jets on the ground because they were facing 6 man boxes pretty much the whole game.

by j-ace on Oct 13, 2011 11:07 PM CDT up reply actions

and a Similar thought could be said of ya'lls Offense

you guys haven’t exactly been playing Elite Defenses……Bills, Raiders, Miami,……even the Jets aren’t as good as they have been….

Am I the most optimistic Cowboys fan in the World? Yes, due to an "unfortunate accident" to the previous holder of the title.

by I am Ironman!!! on Oct 13, 2011 9:08 PM CDT up reply actions

Good point

I’d say your guys’ defense will be the toughest we’ve faced so far this season. The Chargers do have a pretty underrated pass defense though.

by j-ace on Oct 13, 2011 11:10 PM CDT up reply actions

Something wrong in SD

Not that they haven’t shown weakness or toughness before but they are not doing so hot against teams they should be smashing into the turf.

The Garrett Guillotine demands more blood!
by Blue Eyed Devil on Sep 5, 2011 3:30 PM PDT

If you're going to eat poison, you might as well lick the plate.

by Final Frame on Oct 14, 2011 8:46 AM CDT up reply actions

Boys Fan

The hardest schedule in the league up to this point – you sure about that ? None of the teams Dallas has played to date can match the offensive firepower of New England. I’m assuming the Patriots will outscore the Cowboys because they will put up 35 points and I don’t think Dallas can generate that kind of offense with Romo throwing the football. The Cowboys will not be able to run the ball with much success so the game falls squarely on the shoulders of Tony Romo. I don’t see TR making all the plays necessary to put up 35+ points.

I hope its a hard fought battle for points – can’t wait to see it.

by profootballfan on Oct 13, 2011 5:12 PM CDT reply actions