Some Other Things About The Dallas Cowboys Win
by Tom Ryle on Oct 24, 2011 9:30 AM CDT
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Everyone knows the big headline: DeMarco Murray has breakout game against the St Louis Rams. I'll be talking more about that later this week, but there were a lot of other things going on in the 34-7 win by the Dallas Cowboys.
But first, one absolutely huge sigh of relief. This was a performance that the Cowboys needed, and perhaps it is not too much to say that they had to have. Here in the BTB community, we all thought that the team had this kind of dominant performance in it, but now we know. Yes, the Rams are a battered, troubled team, but they are also a team that has haunted the Cowboys in the past. This year, all the scaring was done by Dallas, and right now it feels very good.
And it also feels good to know that right about now Andy Reid and his defensive coordinator Juan Castillo are looking at DeMarco Murray's performance (ninth best rushing performance in NFL history, folks) and thinking "Oh, fudge!" Or something more or less like that. The Eagles defensive game planning just got a lot more complicated.
Meanwhile, as I said, there are some other things that jumped out at me during the game.
What they were after the jump.
First, a negative. Six Cowboys penalties for 30 yards. I think three of them were offsides calls against the Cowboys (I can't find one of them in the box score I checked), and the total yards would have been higher if one of the penalties had not been offset. I like the aggressiveness of Rob Ryan's defense, but these need to be avoided.
A much more positive thing was the turnover ratio, which was Dallas' friend tonight. Three to one, and Dallas got 17 points off the ones they took from St Louis, while holding the Rams to a three-and-out after the Choice fumble in the third quarter.
Maybe even more positive: The game was clearly not on Tony Romo's shoulders tonight. Tony was 14/24 for 166 yards, 2 TDs, and a 107.3 passer rating. But all he really had to do was manage the game and protect the ball. Romo and his famous rib needed a night like tonight, where the running game and the defense took the pressure off and let him have a comparatively relaxed game. I think the game was good for him physically, with only two sacks and three hits recorded, and psychologically. I think knowing that the other players can carry the load will help him tremendously down the road. I can't say what goes on in his head, but I have to think that this game will go far in getting his head straightened out and letting the good Tony take over and keeping bad Tony out of sight.
Now, a word of contrition. I was one of those applauding loudly when Montrae Holland was cut. Lumpy, I am sorry. I don't know if perhaps the time off helped you, but regardless, you and the rest of the O line had a very good game. The Yuglies were much more solid. Doug Free did get beaten on the first sack of Tony, but other than that, they were providing good protection and obviously opening up some huge lanes for Murray and Phillip Tanner.
Speaking of Tanner, we finally got to see if he could bring anything to the table. I have been wanting him on the field because I suspected he might be able to help with getting those tough yards. And though he was obviously overshadowed by that other guy running the ball, he did a very good job. Six carries for 34 yards, and on his touchdown run he was everything I was hoping for - going straight for the goal line, running over people, and powering his way to the end zone. I hate to say it, but maybe Felix having to sit out with his injury is going to be a blessing in disguise as Dallas discovers a running game. And I don't hate to say that I hope it is a while before Tashard Choice gets another carry. Oh, and speaking of backs, I have to think that having Tony Fiammetta back was a big help running the ball.
Dez Bryant was a mixed bag tonight, but at least the bad was in the first half and the good down the stretch. I believe four of his receptions were in the second half, and the touchdown catch was a thing of beauty. His duty as a punt returner was a bit anticlimactic, with only one return for seven yards, but I am beginning to change my mind and think that having him back to take the kicks may be a good thing. On the Cowboys radio pregame show, there was an extended discussion of whether putting him in for returns was a good thing or not, but I rather liked the idea that having him take punts will get his head more into the game. Maybe tonight it worked.
Defensively, Rob's Mob was in top form. Abram Elam was superb, especially early on, leading the team in tackles and forcing and recovering a fumble. And guess who were second and third in tackles? Bradie James and Keith Brooking, who both had excellent nights, almost as if to prove that Sean Lee (who was still quite good) is not the only inside linebacker who can make a play. Even Alan Ball had a good performance with three tackles and a beautiful pass breakup.
Back on offense, the red zone woes certainly got a lot better. Four trips, for three touchdowns and a field goal. And my favorite was the Tanner run I have already praised. And by the way, have you noticed that all Dan Bailey does is convert field goal attempts?
All in all, it was not a perfect game. But it will sure as hell do until one comes along.
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Is this
another example of a player getting a chance to shine due to injury, when he might otherwise not have been able to ever break into the starting lineup? If so, it doesn’t reflect well on the Cowboys coaching staff/owner.
And for those people claiming that Murray’s 253 yards were simply because of a bad Rams defense, recall that Austin’s breakout game was against the 0-5 Chiefs, which had a terrible pass defense, and know that Austin has proven he is a quality receiver since then. Hopefully Murray will, like Austin, be able to follow-up his signature game with some solid performances…
I haven't gone back and looked it up...
…But I doubt anyone ever ran for 200+ on a great run defense. The Rams run D may stink, but no one else ran for 200+ on them.
AP did it to the bears a couple of years ago
But I doubt anyone ever ran for 200+ on a great run defense.
He who laughs last, thinks slowest
"Pleased to meet you, hope you guess my name"
2011 Cowboys = The "Get Smart" team, need to play smarter across the board, and "Missed it by that much"
yeah my apologies Montrae...
I had a lot of fun at your expense. But I’m so glad you proved me wrong.
Good post.
"They need security in the world, Craig!"
I'm still gonna call him Lumpy.
It took getting cut and no other team wanting him to get his act together.
But, good job Lumpy. Here’s a box of Krispy Kremes .
"It’s football season and usually football players play football during football season." - Tony Romo
"The next starter is up!" - Coach Garrett
I think Lumpy is going to stick.
Only now it is kinda affectionate.
Formerly Pineywoods - different name, same cockeyed view of the world.
Jason Garrett - Lord of Order
Rob Ryan - Lord of Chaos
I think three of them were offsides calls against the Cowboys (I can’t find one of them in the box score I checked)
1st Quarter: (8:57) S.Jackson left tackle to SL 33 for 1 yard (S.Lee). PENALTY on DAL-D.Ware, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced at SL 32 – No Play.
1st Quarter: (2:50) A.Feeley pass incomplete short middle to M.Hoomanawanui (D.Ware). PENALTY on DAL-K.Coleman, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced at SL 36 – No Play.
2nd Quarter: (11:05) (Shotgun) PENALTY on DAL-J.Ratliff, Encroachment, 5 yards, enforced at SL 22 – No Play.
"....the Cowboy way...." (Head Coach, Jason Garrett)
Couldn't agree more....
And I don’t hate to say that I hope it is a while before Tashard Choice gets another carry.
"....the Cowboy way...." (Head Coach, Jason Garrett)
Never was on the Choice bandwagon
Not every backup player is the next… whatever…waiting to happen. We should finally cut Choice and Buehler.
Solo shot first..
The oh fudge exclamation
By Andy Reid had nothing to do with football
by 1youngwiz on Oct 24, 2011 9:52 AM CDT via mobile reply actions 3 recs
The Offensice PI call on Austin
Was awful. Overall I’d give officiating a C-
Loved Lumpy coming in and being, well, less Lumpy.
Romo did great. As long ateams can’t make the iffense one-dimmensional, they’ll do fine. Forcing the game through the air only is bad no matter wh is under center.
Don't believe everything you think.
by dunkman on Oct 24, 2011 9:54 AM CDT via mobile reply actions
Only one-dimensional if they stop trying to run
As long as Garrett sticks to running the ball, even if it isn’t necessarily working, it opens up the passing game, because the threat of the run is still there. Rams stuck with it and eventually, Jackson busted a 40 yarder on us, so it kept us guessing and going against the run. Thank goodness their passing game is horrible right now.
"I firmly believe that any man's finest hour, the greatest fulfillment of all that he holds dear, is that moment when he has worked his heart out in a good cause and lies exhausted on the field of battle, victorious." –Vince Lombardi
by ProBowlFactory on Oct 24, 2011 11:35 AM CDT up reply actions
Shame you must rely on a 2-year-old popularity contest
SB-winning has a much nicer ring to it.
Doesn’t it, Terry?
Cry 'Havoc!'
Not that you could get very much from my
Unintelligle mobile post, but what I meant was that teams have been stuffing the Dallas run game without much help for the front4 or so. So teams can load up against the pass because they don’t have to come close to scheming against the run. I think Holland may be the difference here.
Don't believe everything you think.
by dunkman on Oct 24, 2011 3:47 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
At least for this week
we can’t call Holland “Lumpy”
Hey Washington... D.C. stands for Dallas Cowboys
Twitter: @silva918
Should he be known as Lumptacular ?
He who laughs last, thinks slowest
"Pleased to meet you, hope you guess my name"
2011 Cowboys = The "Get Smart" team, need to play smarter across the board, and "Missed it by that much"
Lumpitus Maximus
That said, a tip of hat from me to Mr Holland
Smiles ahead
by accidental innuendo on Oct 24, 2011 10:57 AM CDT up reply actions
I like it
but its a little much to type out very often
We're here to win football games. The way to do that is to tell him and to get on him at the right times. I do that when you guys (media) don't see and watch.''
What else makes a strong leader?
"You win,'' Romo said. "You're a very good leader once you win.
"That's' what we're going to do.''
by TARHEEL PAUL on Oct 24, 2011 10:58 AM CDT up reply actions
If the tailback behind him goes for 200+ again
I’ll happily type it over and over
Smiles ahead
by accidental innuendo on Oct 24, 2011 11:00 AM CDT up reply actions
How about just Maximus?
it does mean greatest/largest, after all…
God Bless Texas
by dwarfknight64 on Oct 24, 2011 2:23 PM CDT up reply actions
maxlumpy
woman !, don't try to understand em, don't try to make them understand you, for they are a breed apart ! lol
(redskins)= A Tale of 2 owners, bought by Snyder, OWNED by the COWBOYS
Id say RIP Al Davis, but i know your up there drunker than a monkey and clocking angels in the 40 yd dash.
for me its a term of endearment.....
Good Luck to the 53. Stand with Honor, Play With Pride. Bring It Home
by TruBluToTheCore on Oct 24, 2011 10:58 AM CDT up reply actions
forget that
He’ll always be Lumpy!!
"I firmly believe that any man's finest hour, the greatest fulfillment of all that he holds dear, is that moment when he has worked his heart out in a good cause and lies exhausted on the field of battle, victorious." –Vince Lombardi
by ProBowlFactory on Oct 24, 2011 11:36 AM CDT up reply actions
Yeah, cuz he's OUR Lumpy.
"It’s football season and usually football players play football during football season." - Tony Romo
"The next starter is up!" - Coach Garrett
A little bit of info I find interesting is that any player with over 300 yards rushing this year D.M. or DaMan asI like to call him has 6.6 YPC
The only guy with more YPC is Mike Vick…
Vick 8.3
DaMan 6.6
the next closest is 5.7
So not a bad stat in my mind! Lets hope this trend continues.
At least I am not a Yankees fan...
Demarco had a HUGE day, but.....
it was just last week against the Pats on the final drive that he was stuffed for negative yards on 1st and 2nd down when he desperately needed a first down. Blame it on the o-line, sure, but he wasn’t able to power forward for positive yards when we really needed that. I love what I saw from Murray and Tanner, but let’s enjoy it and see if it continues against the iggles and beyond.
i think
That, that argument may be faulty. I’m not ready to anoint Murray as the next Miles Austin, but the pats game isnt a fair critisism. How many touches did he have? Running backs need to warm up, need to find a flow. That plus a truely woefull performance by the O-line grants in my book a pass.
That is all asuming Murry builds on his performance next week. He churns out another 100+ yard performance and watch out nfl. Here’s hoping right?
by Proxy406 on Oct 24, 2011 10:13 AM CDT via iPhone app up reply actions
Agreed
that the O-line was a complete disaster all day against the Pats, and I agree a RB needs to get in the flow of the game. Prior to yesterday, Murray, was averaging less than 3 yds/carry. Hell, I think everyone was clost to below 3 or just over per carry. Yesterday was awesome and I hope there are many more games like that for us to enjoy. Murray/Jones/Tanner backfield may have some pop to it. T-Choice sealed his fate. Wish we were playing the flippin birds tonight!!
No criticizm cap, but how the h*ll are you a Cowboys fan?
BTW, love the avatar.
"It’s football season and usually football players play football during football season." - Tony Romo
"The next starter is up!" - Coach Garrett
"Flippin birds"
like AJ Hawk or Michael Vick?
Cowboys and Longhorns - getting up off the turf to win another day.
Spurs? It's football season!
Ha
It’s faulty because you don’t agree with the conclusion.
You refute your own points:
1. Running backs “need to warm up.” Then his first long run yesterday doesn’t count because it was his first touch of the game.
2. The offensive line was woeful vs the Patriots so it doesn’t count. The Rams’ defense is woeful so yesterday that doesn’t count either.
I only show up to mock other posters, jeer at the writing here, and make strange complaints about internet culture.
We did not
run well out of a traditional power set yesterday either, most of the big yardage was draws or sweeps……
I still have concerns, but it was a good game
He who laughs last, thinks slowest
"Pleased to meet you, hope you guess my name"
2011 Cowboys = The "Get Smart" team, need to play smarter across the board, and "Missed it by that much"
i think it was the run blitzes that were catching us....
for the most part we were still driving runs into the middle of the field sprinkled in with draw plays and delayed hand offs…..the key being that the offensive line wasn’t getting blown off the ball repeatedly…
Good Luck to the 53. Stand with Honor, Play With Pride. Bring It Home
by TruBluToTheCore on Oct 24, 2011 11:01 AM CDT up reply actions
dude we ran out of power sets a lot
that 1 WR set is a power set
Bruce Carter+Sean Lee=BRUCE LEE!!!!
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by Archie Barberio on Oct 24, 2011 3:50 PM CDT up reply actions
Its easy to get carried away with this win
I love what I saw from Murray, but it was the Rams dude!…lol. Let’s see Murray do this against good teams before we put him in the HOF. Im happy for the player and hope he locks down the #1 spot. Felix may be better suited to be the 3rd down RB after all.
Might as well make Choice inactive the rest of the season. I wouldn’t cut him because none of these guys can stay healthy.
In Romo we trust----NOT!!!!
nobody is getting carried away with the win
We know it’s the Rams dude, but a win is a win in the NFL.
In Romo we Trust
Its not like we're celebrating just winning the game
we’re celebrating because of the club franchise record book effort by a rookie picked in the 3rd round. Maybe you could say it was just the Rams if he rushed for 100-150 yards, but the dude had more rushing yards than any dallas RB has had in a game. Every other RB that Dallas has had, has played their very own versions of the Rams, and none of them got as many yards as this man.
Thats why we’re celebrating.
But they also stacked the line
Did you see the Cowboys running in that situation today when the Rams placed EVERYONE on the line? No, they said “Ok, you want to stack the line? We’ll play a little Madden and go over you for a touchdown. Back off, sit down, and shut up before you get even more embarassed.”
"I firmly believe that any man's finest hour, the greatest fulfillment of all that he holds dear, is that moment when he has worked his heart out in a good cause and lies exhausted on the field of battle, victorious." –Vince Lombardi
by ProBowlFactory on Oct 24, 2011 11:39 AM CDT up reply actions
Don't forget he had a fullback in front of him against the Rams.
I think Fiammetta is a bigger part of all this than many realize.
Formerly Pineywoods - different name, same cockeyed view of the world.
Jason Garrett - Lord of Order
Rob Ryan - Lord of Chaos
You said it, Fiammetta had the key block that sprung Murray for his 91 yarder!
The two together are a winning combination that I would like to see more of!
Reminds me a lot of 2009 when a certain #19 had his break out game
due to an injury to R.W. Felix goes down and when he comes back, might only see a few carries every game.
Murray is the real deal and although he won’t put up monster numbers like he did against the horrid Rams, opposing defenses will now have to respect our running game and this means big days ahead for Romo and his receiving corp.
In Romo we Trust
I was just thinking the same thing
Hopefully it does work out for Murray the same way it worked out for Austin.
Hey Washington... D.C. stands for Dallas Cowboys
Twitter: @silva918
I posted this on Rafael's site a few days ago...
They’re getting Holland back…this might be a good thing…he can move people. Hopefully he is in good shape.
I hope he keeps it up!
by beautifultyrant on Oct 24, 2011 10:07 AM CDT reply actions
He's clearly an upgrade over Nagy thats for sure
Really shocking he wasn’t picked up earlier by a team looking for OL help like Philly…we got lucky.
In Romo we Trust
Once I found out he had been...
training at LeCharles Bentley’s facility and really looked good in his workout for the Boys, I thought he could really have a very good game. And he did. He’s in great shape and strong as ever. Now the test will be whether he can avoid the injury bug and stay on the field.
But what a great feeling to see the great running blocking and excellent running.
I love the win but...
I’m not drinking the koolaid just yet. I watched the game yesterday and I still felt that if it wasn’t the Rams we were playing we would have had a tough time of it. Sure we ran all over them… they’re the worst against the run! Did we do that to the Pats that were almost as terrible? Not to say that if put to the task that Romo couldnt have gotten it done through the air but, the passing attack just didnt look very good to me. I guess I will have to wait to see if we can actually run the ball on philly and stop their passing attack at the same time.
Agreed.
I think that the line is still a big issue but perhaps Holland and TF can squeek the line by on blocking. Something is still not quite right but it seems to be getting there.
by Dosresolvedalotofignorantviews on Oct 24, 2011 10:27 AM CDT up reply actions
I think it was fairly obvious
the game plan was to keep the ball away from Tom Brady. How else could you explain the dink and dunk nature of the pats game last week and just milking so much time off the clock on all of those drives.
"I firmly believe that any man's finest hour, the greatest fulfillment of all that he holds dear, is that moment when he has worked his heart out in a good cause and lies exhausted on the field of battle, victorious." –Vince Lombardi
by ProBowlFactory on Oct 24, 2011 11:42 AM CDT up reply actions
Clearly that was the game plan....
the point is how well did we run on them?
A side note:
It was really nice seeing Dez catching up all the way down the field to block for DeMarco on the long run. Demarco didn’t need it but the cutoff of the DB was a good move.
by Dosresolvedalotofignorantviews on Oct 24, 2011 10:23 AM CDT reply actions
That's a thought I had watching a replay of the run after I wrote this.
Thanks for bringing it up.
Formerly Pineywoods - different name, same cockeyed view of the world.
Jason Garrett - Lord of Order
Rob Ryan - Lord of Chaos
Thoght that too.
Nice point
He's good, but he's no Danny White!
by Shaymer on Oct 24, 2011 3:00 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
all i can say is
LUMPY. Today is national LUMPY appreciation day. Dont forget to thank your Lumpy today.
We're here to win football games. The way to do that is to tell him and to get on him at the right times. I do that when you guys (media) don't see and watch.''
What else makes a strong leader?
"You win,'' Romo said. "You're a very good leader once you win.
"That's' what we're going to do.''
Don't know if this means much coming from me on here, But Good Write up
The Eagles defensive game planning just got a lot more complicated
I’m not sure it got “A Lot” more complicated. I doubt we are worried about giving up 250+ yards to a rookie, but as he showed he can make a play. SEE YOU GUYS IN PHILLY
ok, the giants suck.
by BigBlueIntervention on Oct 4th
Namdey Asomgua sucks.We should have signed Antoneo Cromote so he could have taught his brother, cousin, son or however they are related how to play in teh slotz.I also h8 his nice guy act. I herd he blows through teh hoes faster than runningbacks thru our dfense.
by Snax on Oct 5, 2011 11:02 AM PDT
No worries. It's Philly week, stop back by.
"It’s football season and usually football players play football during football season." - Tony Romo
"The next starter is up!" - Coach Garrett
Next week is a must win
If the Cowboys want to make some noise this season. A chance to fix the iggles at the bottom of the NFC east cannot be passed up.
Start the ball rolling boys!!!
Hellz yeah....
a win next week will go a long way to setting up the rest of the year. Make a statement. When the passing/running game clicks on all cylinders and the defense continues to have imapct games, this team will be very dangerous. With that said, the defending champs and da Saints put up big points and play a little D. There is no easy path. One game at a time. NEXT – bring it Philly.
Just need to take advantage of this stretch
This is the easiest part of our schedule. Once again we get shafted in December this time having to play 3 division games over the last 4 weeks. Right now the beating the Eagles and then taking on the Bills in a couple weeks will be the real tests over the next 6 weeks. Besides that we have a very manageable schedule until we face the Giants, although the Redskins are always troublesome.
"I firmly believe that any man's finest hour, the greatest fulfillment of all that he holds dear, is that moment when he has worked his heart out in a good cause and lies exhausted on the field of battle, victorious." –Vince Lombardi
by ProBowlFactory on Oct 24, 2011 11:46 AM CDT up reply actions
So where's this "easy" schedule I keep reading about?
Regardless of the call on that last 1/4 season, the first 3/4’s best have this team tuned to besting it or that dance invite’s likely not worth the rice paper it’s printed on.
Cry 'Havoc!'
After the Eagles (2-4) game this week
We got (in no particular order)
Seattle (2-4)
Arizona (1-5)
Miami (0-6)
Buffalo (4-2)
Tampa Bay (4-3)
NYG (4-2) x 2
WAS (3-3)
PHI (2-4)
Buffalo is a soft 4-2: their defense ranks at or near the bottom in yards allowed, points allowed, and sacks. They got off to a 4-2 start because their defense forced 16 turnovers in their first 5 games; and Ryan Fitzpatrick got off to a great start in their first two games throwing the deep bombs to Johnson, Jones, and Nelson. However, since the first two games, teams are starting to limit the big plays in the passing game. If the Cowboys can contain Fred Jackson they should be fine.
Washington is free falling now. They still have a good defense, but their offense is a complete mess.
Tampa Bay’s offense is unimpressive, it’s all centered around a healthy LeGarett Blount. Their WRs are ok. It’s no surprise that Josh Freeman has struggled this season. Their defense isn’t very good this year.
Including Sunday Night, Dallas’ 4 toughest remaining games are Philly and New York. If the Cowboys can go 2-2 in those 4 games, I really like their chances to go 8-2 in their final 10 games, which would get them to 11-5 for the season, and possibly the division crown.
"The tone is business," Garrett said. "Let's get to work. The Giants are going to be at the Meadowlands on Sunday at 4:15. They're an awfully good football team. We have to get ready for them."
by Rohpuri on Oct 24, 2011 3:13 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
I think the Div will come down to the last game of the year with the Gmen
and 10-6 will win it, but i hear ya
He who laughs last, thinks slowest
"Pleased to meet you, hope you guess my name"
2011 Cowboys = The "Get Smart" team, need to play smarter across the board, and "Missed it by that much"
It very well could.
"The tone is business," Garrett said. "Let's get to work. The Giants are going to be at the Meadowlands on Sunday at 4:15. They're an awfully good football team. We have to get ready for them."
by Rohpuri on Oct 24, 2011 4:23 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Game Ball for Lumpy, for Sure.
I was one of the folks giving Lumpy hell, and calling for him to be cut. He proved me wrong, and deservers major Kudos for being ready to play in 5 days time. We’ll done!
Also, a huge plus of DeMarco’s break out game is that now Juan Castillo has not only something new to game plan, but a normal week in which to do it. That negates some of the benefit of Philly having the bye week. They’ve now got a normal week to game plan.
Excellent game by all accounts.
by H-Town Boys Fan on Oct 24, 2011 10:36 AM CDT reply actions
Would have had that anyway
If you saw the post game stuff, Andy Reid gave the team the rest of the week off after their Monday team meeting. So these guys are just barely getting back on the football field probably tomorrow as today will be most likely a team meeting and some team film work.
"I firmly believe that any man's finest hour, the greatest fulfillment of all that he holds dear, is that moment when he has worked his heart out in a good cause and lies exhausted on the field of battle, victorious." –Vince Lombardi
by ProBowlFactory on Oct 24, 2011 11:48 AM CDT up reply actions
Did not see that
Wow, giving a 2-4 team the entire bye week off?
I would have spent the entire week with my foot up their collective asses. Especially with a division foe coming up and the division still up in the air.
I can see a few days off, but the week?
by H-Town Boys Fan on Oct 24, 2011 12:09 PM CDT up reply actions
The new CBA makes it mandatory to give 4 days in a row off during the bye week.
"It’s football season and usually football players play football during football season." - Tony Romo
"The next starter is up!" - Coach Garrett
I missed that as well
Thanks for that info
by H-Town Boys Fan on Oct 24, 2011 1:24 PM CDT up reply actions
this
ok, the giants suck.
by BigBlueIntervention on Oct 4th
Namdey Asomgua sucks.We should have signed Antoneo Cromote so he could have taught his brother, cousin, son or however they are related how to play in teh slotz.I also h8 his nice guy act. I herd he blows through teh hoes faster than runningbacks thru our dfense.
by Snax on Oct 5, 2011 11:02 AM PDT
your making to much of a deal about this
We will be fine, we had the luxury of watching you guys play both the Pats and the Rams so they should have the neccessary looks needed. im sure your team took time away during the bye, and if you had as tramatic of a first half as the Eagles that was the perfect time for a bye (coming off a Division Win against the division leader). Now the players comeback rested and hungry to build on what they started. And it starts IN PHILLY against Dallas, Wouldn’t want it any other way.
ok, the giants suck.
by BigBlueIntervention on Oct 4th
Namdey Asomgua sucks.We should have signed Antoneo Cromote so he could have taught his brother, cousin, son or however they are related how to play in teh slotz.I also h8 his nice guy act. I herd he blows through teh hoes faster than runningbacks thru our dfense.
by Snax on Oct 5, 2011 11:02 AM PDT
Not quite
Murray has been getting looked at since his 2nd year at Oklahoma from our front office, they should be aware of his skill set. As far as they way you guys used him, im sure even the cowboys didn’t know 100% on how they can best utilize Murray before sunday so that would mean both teams have some “New Game planing” to do. Can’t wait for Sunday night.
ok, the giants suck.
by BigBlueIntervention on Oct 4th
Namdey Asomgua sucks.We should have signed Antoneo Cromote so he could have taught his brother, cousin, son or however they are related how to play in teh slotz.I also h8 his nice guy act. I herd he blows through teh hoes faster than runningbacks thru our dfense.
by Snax on Oct 5, 2011 11:02 AM PDT
One of my favorite moments yesterday
Was the death stare Garrett put on Choice after his fumble followed by not giving him another touch for the rest of the day.
Jimmy Johnson would probably cut him. But at this point in the franchise’s history, I’ll take a death stare and benching.
"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
ohhhhhh JG was so ticked off after that fumble....his normal calm self could not contain it...
you just know he was thinking…….we could have gotten a draft pick or something for this guy but nooooooooo Jerry had to keep him…..
Good Luck to the 53. Stand with Honor, Play With Pride. Bring It Home
by TruBluToTheCore on Oct 24, 2011 11:05 AM CDT up reply actions
He did get one more touch
I remember screaming at the TV when the announcer said “And Tashard Choice” comes back in for Murray on this play. He got the rock but didn’t do much with it, then no more touches. Straight up Murray and Tanner the rest of the day. Probably just wanted Choice to get out there and prove to himself that he can at least carry the ball without fumbling once.
"I firmly believe that any man's finest hour, the greatest fulfillment of all that he holds dear, is that moment when he has worked his heart out in a good cause and lies exhausted on the field of battle, victorious." –Vince Lombardi
by ProBowlFactory on Oct 24, 2011 11:50 AM CDT up reply actions
It's Philly week!
Where are the clowns?
Send in the clowns.
It's not if you win or lose, it's who gets the blame...........Lock n Load
and Vick is a..........................................................................
We're here to win football games. The way to do that is to tell him and to get on him at the right times. I do that when you guys (media) don't see and watch.''
What else makes a strong leader?
"You win,'' Romo said. "You're a very good leader once you win.
"That's' what we're going to do.''
by TARHEEL PAUL on Oct 24, 2011 11:01 AM CDT up reply actions
POS
We're here to win football games. The way to do that is to tell him and to get on him at the right times. I do that when you guys (media) don't see and watch.''
What else makes a strong leader?
"You win,'' Romo said. "You're a very good leader once you win.
"That's' what we're going to do.''
by TARHEEL PAUL on Oct 24, 2011 12:08 PM CDT up reply actions
he just looks like a rodent. Beady little, rat-like eyes!
He's good, but he's no Danny White!
by Shaymer on Oct 24, 2011 3:04 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
This is a much bigger game for philly
however if dallas can pull it off there season is overrrrrr….That be pretty sweet
Yes
The Iggles have to know that Dallas can end their season at the 8-game mark. I’m pretty sure they will be motivated.
Smiles ahead
by accidental innuendo on Oct 24, 2011 11:01 AM CDT up reply actions
But the mob looking for the other mob remains
Smiles ahead
by accidental innuendo on Oct 24, 2011 11:02 AM CDT up reply actions
Philly's offense
I have no idea why they have lost so many games…..personally, I think they’re the biggest challenge this year for RR’s D. Vick, McCoy and Djax have tremendous speed……if we crazy with the blitz, Vick can escape and create some real damage……..will be a tough one. I think that offense represents a bigger challenge than Brady.
And the offense has to have a spectacular running game to stay on the field, keep the D fresh, and to keep Romo from throwing the game away.
Fortunately
Philly’s run defense isn’t the greatest. So hopefully the D doesn’t get worn out. And Philly’s offense, having those burners, relies heavily on big plays- another thing that might help with the Time of Possession. I’m hoping for Vick to take a beating and to not have enough time to get off many deep shots to Jackson and Maclin.
by NerdVernacular on Oct 24, 2011 11:04 AM CDT up reply actions
weve corralled their offense before
and id say our defense is a lot better than it was at the time.
Keep a spy on Vick and McCoy
That way if McCoy stays in to block ever, the responsibility of the man spying him is to rush the QB or follow him out if it is a screen. Then you have a guy spying Vick so he can’t escape, or making sure that if he does, it isn’t up the middle, but a roll out which will be less effective.
"I firmly believe that any man's finest hour, the greatest fulfillment of all that he holds dear, is that moment when he has worked his heart out in a good cause and lies exhausted on the field of battle, victorious." –Vince Lombardi
by ProBowlFactory on Oct 24, 2011 11:54 AM CDT up reply actions
A spy on Vick.
I wonder how Bruce Carter is doing . . .
Formerly Pineywoods - different name, same cockeyed view of the world.
Jason Garrett - Lord of Order
Rob Ryan - Lord of Chaos
I'm thinking once Dockery gets healthy that we put him in for Kosier on goal line or short yardage situations....
with Kosiers foot injury Dockery’s size and strength would help in those situations to get the push we need up the middle….
Good Luck to the 53. Stand with Honor, Play With Pride. Bring It Home
by TruBluToTheCore on Oct 24, 2011 11:08 AM CDT reply actions
Nice day in DFW yesterday.
Cowboys kick Rams ass, Rangers shutout Cards. Shay spent the night with me.
It's not if you win or lose, it's who gets the blame...........Lock n Load
2/3 aint bad my man!
Everyone is entitled to his own opinion, but not his own facts.
by Nickthegrip on Oct 24, 2011 11:15 AM CDT up reply actions
Just ask Meatloaf :-)
He who laughs last, thinks slowest
"Pleased to meet you, hope you guess my name"
2011 Cowboys = The "Get Smart" team, need to play smarter across the board, and "Missed it by that much"
Two realities and one drug induced hallucination.
Formerly Pineywoods - different name, same cockeyed view of the world.
Jason Garrett - Lord of Order
Rob Ryan - Lord of Chaos
I got pics, you wana see 'em.
Warning, XXX rated.
It's not if you win or lose, it's who gets the blame...........Lock n Load
I have an e-mail link at the bottom of the page . . .
Formerly Pineywoods - different name, same cockeyed view of the world.
Jason Garrett - Lord of Order
Rob Ryan - Lord of Chaos
They're us doing it wolfey style :)
It's not if you win or lose, it's who gets the blame...........Lock n Load
You can like photoshop yourself out of the picture, right?
Don’t want to scar my fragile psyche.
Formerly Pineywoods - different name, same cockeyed view of the world.
Jason Garrett - Lord of Order
Rob Ryan - Lord of Chaos
gotta take the good with the bad
It's not if you win or lose, it's who gets the blame...........Lock n Load
Off Topic
But I have zero respect for Detroit now. On top of their trashy HC, they can now add trying to block the Falcons from leaving their tunnel and taunting injured players to their POS resume. Just because you’re finally improving from being 0-16 a few years back doesn’t give you the right to be complete a******s
by me gusta on Oct 24, 2011 11:42 AM CDT via mobile reply actions
It's all their head coach
I had a lot of respect for Schwartz, key word is HAD. Up until they started winning this year and let it get to their head. Karma is real my friends, and Karma doesn’t just say you need to play like a champion, but you must WIN and BEHAVE as a champion. Play like champions, not quite, cuz you take away Calvin Johnson and what is there? They are good though. WIN and BEHAVE as a champion? Far from it. Kicking guys when they’re down, starting fights with the coaches, block a team coming out the tunnel, rub it in for a week when you do win instead of completely moving on to the next game in all facets (Like say Belichick, Payton, McCarthy, Tomlin, and even Garrett [although not a champion coach… yet]). It takes all of these things to win a championship.
Patriots had the (almost) perfect season, but that same karma came back to bite them in the Super Bowl. They didn’t behave like champions that season, so hence the Giants became the champions. Face it, the Giants played AND behaved like champions, so they won that game. Same can be said for the Titans last year and the Broncos before that. Both started off well and fell on their faces… karma.
"I firmly believe that any man's finest hour, the greatest fulfillment of all that he holds dear, is that moment when he has worked his heart out in a good cause and lies exhausted on the field of battle, victorious." –Vince Lombardi
by ProBowlFactory on Oct 24, 2011 12:03 PM CDT up reply actions
With the Talent level so high in every player around the league
Talent will not win you a championship. We all know that. The team with the most HEART will win in the end. That has been proven every year going back as far as I can remember. Not necessarily the best team, but the team with the most character and heart has been the one to come out on top.
"I firmly believe that any man's finest hour, the greatest fulfillment of all that he holds dear, is that moment when he has worked his heart out in a good cause and lies exhausted on the field of battle, victorious." –Vince Lombardi
by ProBowlFactory on Oct 24, 2011 12:06 PM CDT up reply actions
Couldn't have said it better myself
by me gusta on Oct 24, 2011 12:16 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Also agree totally.
" Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try again. Fail again. Fail better. "
Samuel Beckett
yeah as i read it today, suh getting racked over the coals for....
his comments at the falcons QB as he was writhing in agony…..
woman !, don't try to understand em, don't try to make them understand you, for they are a breed apart ! lol
(redskins)= A Tale of 2 owners, bought by Snyder, OWNED by the COWBOYS
Id say RIP Al Davis, but i know your up there drunker than a monkey and clocking angels in the 40 yd dash.
iggles are gonna get pounded
let’s see how the “dream team’s” wide 9 holds up against our Run. I dont see nhamdi, asante, and the iggles LB’s holding up 4 quarters against Murray and Tanner. I’d like to see about 40 runs against these clowns. Go Boys!!!!
Just right after the Shwartz posts.....
Please see above…..
I wouldn’t try to put the beagles down just yet. That team has tremendous speed on the offensive side and they do have a great secondary. If we fall behind and we depend on Romo to win this game, Im really worried. The throw he made to Dez for the TD was terrible (low and right in front of the defender who never turned….a la Newman).
Im the first one celenbrating if we kick their behinds like Rob Ryan said, but I would be very careful about celebrating a victory before we play the game because we just ran all over the Rams at home with their back up QB playing.
Can't tell you how to feel about Romo, but I'm perplexed about your take on the TD
pass to Dez. I thought it was a great throw, right into Dez’s hands:
http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-fantasy/09000d5d82368a8a/QB-Romo-to-WR-Bryant-20-yd-pass-TD
Nice article Tom.
Agree with all your main points, esp. Tanner. In the course of one game we have given birth to a two-headed running monster. The O-Line was great. Was it Holland? Choice should never be on the field again. Period. Note to Garrett – this is what Jimmy would do. Finally, I was saying all week this was a pivotal game for the season. They have chosen their path. Now, with new found confidence steamroll all in front of you. Next VICtim, Philly.
" Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try again. Fail again. Fail better. "
Samuel Beckett
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