Midseason Statistics and Thoughts

by Specific on Nov 10, 2011 8:36 PM CST

What a weird season, huh? Nobody really knows who this team is. I don't even think they know who they are. The offense has been pretty mum except for the emergence of DeMarco Murray. The yuglies have performed about as well as everyone thought they would. Doug Free was a huge re-signing but has struggled. Dan Bailey put our kicking concerns to rest when everyone thought it would be another nightmare. Many players we wanted gone are gone, except inexplicably for this Buehler guy. Romo has played both hero and monster. Rob Ryan is a genius with the same crew as last year, except when he's not. All these things have culminated into an unfeeling .500 staring coldly back at us.

Anyway, here's some statistics!

Tony Romo:

	Attempts	Completions	%	Yards	INTs	TDs
Projection	532	357	64.4	4415	11	32
Breakdown	33.25	22.3	64.4	275.9	0.68	2
Week 1	36	23	63.9	342	1	2
Week 2	33	20	60.6	345	0	2
Week 3	36	22	61.1	255	1	0
Week 4	47	34	72.3	331	3	3
Week 6	41	27	65.9	317	1	1
Week 7	24	14	58.3	166	0	2
Week 8	35	18	51.4	203	1	1
Week 9	31	19	61.3	279	0	2
On Pace	566	354	62.5	4,474	14	26

Playing second fiddle? I agree. It sure feels like Tony has disappeared from the 'importance' of the games, doesn't it? I mean it feels like he's taking a back seat to all the good and all the bad thats been going on lately. Its weird, but I kind of like it. Detractors will say we aren't taking about him because he's not good enough to carry us. K, that's fine. A man known for losing games for us early in the season is now... not losing games for us? I'll take it, its refreshing. OK so, his passing is a bit off, up to this point he's throwing more than usual while not improving his receptions, leading to a 2% drop in accuracy. The weird data points? The Lions games and Rams games. The Lions game was his most attempts and his most accurate, not to mention his most interceptions. Without those interceptions, it would have been his best performance of the year, not to mention probably the biggest win. His lowest passing attempts came against the Rams when we suddenly had a running game thanks to DeMarco Murray. In the 3 games that we've had Murray for, Romo has played conservatively since the absolute need to pass is lessened. Except of course against the Eagles where the defense letting us down forced our hand into taking more, less accurate, shots.

Speaking of that game, screw you Marty B! Romo would have gone 3 straight games without an INT if you hadn't flailed around on the field. Had Marty B not done that, arguably the least 'on Romo' INT of the season, Tony would have been on pace for two less INTs at 12, one good game's performance away from my projection, 11. At this point I really don't see him actually throwing 14, should be less than that at least.

How's Romo doing? Good enough so far, not much more than that honestly. Feels weird, but it'll be good for us so long as our other stars shine through.

Jason Witten:

	Receptions	Yards	Average	TDs
Projection	93	1010	10.8	6
Breakdown	5.8	63	10.8	0.37
Week 1	6	110	18.3	0
Week 2	7	102	14.5	0
Week 3	6	60	10	0
Week 4	8	94	11.8	1
Week 6	4	48	12	1
Week 7	5	35	7	1
Week 8	4	28	7	0
Week 9	4	71	17.8	1
On Pace	88	1,096	12.5	8

Witten is another player who I feel has gone quiet, just a feeling. He's partially a victim of the 'conservative' passing game as of late. Truth is in recent weeks he's caught less passes than usual but up to this point has gotten more efficient in the yards he's gotten out of those receptions. Still projects for a 1K season.

Miles Austin:

	Receptions	Yards	Average	TDs
Projection	79	1268	16	10
Breakdown	4.9	79.2	16	0.62
Week 1	5	90	18	1
Week 2	9	143	15.8	3
Week 3	-	-	-	-
Week 4	-	-	-	-
Week 6	7	74	10.6	0
Week 7	2	16	8	0
Week 8	3	27	9	0
Week 9	2	53	26.5	0
On Pace	56	806	14.4	8

Injuries and conservative passing make for a unproductive season. It's sad. Miles was on fire against SF, I had hoped to see more of that this season. He's missed two games already and will now miss 2-3 more, so it would appear he'll simply repeat his production from the first half to the second. That means as of right now he'll miss a 1K season by what looks to be a wide margin.

Dez Bryant:

	Receptions	Yards	Average	TDs
Projection	78	1130	14.4	12
Breakdown	4.8	76	14.4	0.75
Week 1	3	71	23.7	1
Week 2	-	-	-	-
Week 3	4	63	15.8	0
Week 4	3	37	12.3	2
Week 6	4	78	19.5	0
Week 7	5	90	18.1	1
Week 8	3	28	9.3	0
Week 9	4	76	19	0
On Pace	52	886	17	8

Honestly Dez has been underwheling, I hate to say that. He is certainly catching less balls than he should have. Then again, everybody's receptions have been down. This kid should be able to break 1K, so far it doesn't look like it, he could surprise us though.

Felix Jones:

	Carries	Yards	YPC	TDs
Projection	208	1040	5	8
Breakdown	13	65	5	0.5
Week 1	17	44	2.6	1
Week 2	9	25	2.7	0
Week 3	14	115	8.2	0
Week 4	16	57	3.6	0
Week 6	7	12	1.7	0
Week 7	-	-	-	-
Week 8	-	-	-	-
Week 9	-	-	-	-
On Pace	126	506	4	2

Felix has been hands down the biggest disappointment of the year. Many of us were quite certain he would have a breakout year. Truth is, he's had one good game this whole season, and has only one touchdown. Even had he not been injured he would have been on pace for 809.6 yards. That is simply not good enough for our lead back. It would be good however for a secondary back, which is what he really is.

Conversely the biggest surprise of the season has been DeMarco Murray. The RBs were a crowded room and I don't usually expect anything out of rookies at skill positions, especially those taken after round 2, so he is quite the surprise. We all know about his single game cowboys record he broke, but heres the deal. This kid has played in 3 games, 3! and compared to the league he ranks 13th in yards with an outstanding 6.7 YPC. I'm quite happy with him, he's got that all important 'vision'. Can he keep it up? I have no idea. But for the moment I'll just say he's had a great 3 game debut and if he does keep it up he is unequivocally our #1 back. Assuming the coaches do the right thing and allow him to start from now on he is on pace for 1,500 yards. Insane? Yes, you must take into account his record-breaking game. Still, he definitely has a shot at breaking 1K this season. I'm going to be cautious with my labeling of him, but this kid has been very promising so far.

DeMarcus Ware:

	Tackles	Sacks	FFumbles	PDef
Projection	62	17	4	6
Breakdown	3.9	1.06	0.25	0.37
Week 1	4	2	0	0
Week 2	2	2	0	0
Week 3	3	1	0	0
Week 4	3	0	0	0
Week 6	5	2	0	0
Week 7	3	1	1	1
Week 8	11	4	1	0
Week 9	3	0	0	0
On Pace	68	24	4	2

Ware is currently half a sack behind Jared Allen for the season sack leader. Its surprising how he blew up in that Eagles game isn't it?

Anthony Spencer:

	Tackles	Sacks	FFumble	PDef
Projection	72	11	2	8
Breakdown	4.5	0.68	0.125	0.5
Week 1	3	1	1	0
Week 2	2	1	0	0
Week 3	4	1	1	0
Week 4	4	0	0	0
Week 6	7	0	0	0
Week 7	2	0	0	0
Week 8	1	0	0	0
Week 9	5	1	0	0
On Pace	56	8	4	0

Spencer. So, he did his annual disappearing act for 4 games, sounds like a trend to me. I had said earlier that he could disappear and still have the ability to get to 11 sacks, still true. Likely? Doesn't feel quite like it. Even if he does make it, it would probably be due to 1 game in which he goes crazy. Not so sure that would mean much in this contract year. Many people still hold the opinion he should walk. I don't disagree. However, given some of our other weaknesses, I don't feel like he's a part of the problem as much as he isn't apart of the solution as much as Ware or Lee are. I would give him a 1 year contract perhaps, unless someone like Upshaw is sitting there as our BPA in round 1.

Secondary:

	PDef	Sacks	FFumbles
Projection	53	6	8
Breakdown	3.3	0.37	0.5
Week 1	2	1	1
Week 2	1	0	0
Week 3	3	0	0
Week 4	3	0	0
Week 6	2	0	0
Week 7	4	0	1
Week 8	1	0	0
Week 9	4	0	0
On Pace	40	2	4

The secondary has combined for 6 INTs. Meh?

Jay Ratliff:

	Tackles	Sacks	PDef	FFumbles
Projection	45	7	2	4
Breakdown	2.8	0.43	0.125	0.25
Week 1	1	0	0	0
Week 2	4	1	0	0
Week 3	3	0	0	0
Week 4	1	0	0	0
Week 6	9	0	0	0
Week 7	1	0	0	0
Week 8	1	0	0	0
Week 9	1	0	0	0
On Pace	42	2	0	0

Ratliff isn't talked about much these days. Rightfully so, he's only had a couple of good games this season.

Sean Lee:

	Tackles	PDef	INTs	Sacks
Projection	75	5	3	4
Breakdown	4.6	0.3	0.18	0.25
Week 1	12	1	1	0
Week 2	11	0	0	0
Week 3	8	2	1	0
Week 4	4	1	0	0
Week 6	11	1	1	0
Week 7	4	0	0	0
Week 8	-	-	-	-
Week 9	-	-	-	-
On Pace	102	10	6	0

Lee still leads the team in combined tackles even with being injured for 2 games, could be top 10 in the league if not for that injury. Very pleased with his work. And who are these analysts who were saying he is a liability in coverage? The kid has 5 PDef and 3 INTs, what more do you want?

Honorable mention: Bruce Carter already has a PDef since debuting in very limited snaps, thought you might want to know that.

Going Forward

This team is a game away. A game away from what you might ask? Well, several things, I think. This team was an Eagles game collapse away from us all feeling pretty good about them. Romo was a Detroit game away from us feeling good about him. More importantly, this team is a Buffalo game away from being relevant. Seriously. I know it's been said repeatedly how we have a soft schedule ahead of us, but what's that supposed to mean? That we can beat bad teams? I wouldn't feel great about that. Beating Buffalo is important right now. It would mean we can beat good teams, not just hang in there with them. Beating SF was huge I think, given that they are currently the 2nd best team in the league. But, we need to prove that wasn't just an aberration. We need to prove the opposite, that the Eagles game was an aberration.

The Bills are ranked as the 10th best team in NFL.com's power rankings. We need to go out there and smack them in the jaw and bring home a win. If we lost to them and then went on a 3 game streak beating the Skins, Dolphins, and the Cardinals, who cares? At that point there wouldn't be any real reason to think we could top the Giants and win the division. Losing to the Bills would mean even if we squeaked our way into the playoffs because the Giants collapsed, we'd probably be one and done. Real exciting... We'll see where we are after Sunday.

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nice breakdown.

I miss the comparisons with the preseason predictions.

For God and country - Geronimo

by Fan in Thick and Thin on Nov 10, 2011 10:45 PM CST reply actions

doing it game to game is easier for comparisons, not so much like this

plus the eagles game really broke my heart… so i’m not so keen on getting worked up about stats when we STILL don’t know how good this team is.

"Our guys are gonna be good, and we know it. So that ain't talkin'. That's just the (bleepin') way it is." - Rob Ryan
"There is a wide range of activities between a drunken rape festival and playing hide & seek in the woods." - Seanrude

by Specific on Nov 10, 2011 10:49 PM CST up reply actions

I’ll take it, its refreshing.

In general I wouldn’t be happy with Romo as a second fiddle because I don’t think that’s a Super Bowl winning strategy. I don’t see Dallas getting by the GBs, NO, NEP, PIT with that approach. Rodgers, Brees, Eli, Peyton, Ben, Brady.

How do think about it?

For God and country - Geronimo

by Fan in Thick and Thin on Nov 10, 2011 10:56 PM CST reply actions

Second fiddle is probably the wrong way to think about it

It is fine right now for Romo to take a back seat, but, you’re right, the playoffs is another issue. What the renewed running game does is allow Romo to pick his spots and be patient. Before it was all on Tony. It’s a lot easier for a QB to take a sack or through the ball away wen he doesn’t feel like everything is on his shoulders.

Catapultam habeo. Nisi pecuniam omnem mihi dabis, ad caput tuum saxum immane mittam

by LRogue on Nov 11, 2011 7:06 AM CST up reply actions

throw the bal away when

Catapultam habeo. Nisi pecuniam omnem mihi dabis, ad caput tuum saxum immane mittam

by LRogue on Nov 11, 2011 7:07 AM CST up reply actions

This I agree with completely.

by Fernie67 on Nov 11, 2011 4:30 PM CST up reply actions

Why is replying broken? anyway

Him having quiet games is just weird. Doesn’t mean he’s off or anything. I mean look at the stats for the Rams game. 166 yards? If you knew nothing else about that game you’d say he must of been terrible. But, he was dialed back because Murray was running away with the game. The run/pass ratio was almost exactly 1:1. That’s just so foreign to us you know? Haha its terrible to say but, it just feels weird when the running game actually works and you don’t see Romo as much. Does the approach work? Depends if the RB is getting 6 YPC or better. Depends if Romo is still completing 64% of his passes or better and at 8 yards per attempt or better. Yeah you could totally win that way.

by Specific on Nov 10, 2011 11:43 PM CST reply actions

Depends if the RB is getting 6 YPC or better.

that’s why I have doubts about that strategy. Teams don’t get 6 YPC with any consistency. And I’m not sure you can be the NYJ one week and GB the next.

Turning into the NYJ seems like shooting yourself in the foot to me.

For God and country - Geronimo

by Fan in Thick and Thin on Nov 11, 2011 7:51 AM CST up reply actions

Really?

And I’m not sure you can be the NYJ one week and GB the next.

Because I think that is what Garrett wants from his Offense…..Green Bay’s Passing game with the late 90’s Broncos running game….

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
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Now, if somebody doesn’t agree with that, that’s cool. I also don’t agree with the fact that I don’t have $10 million in my bank account. But the fact that I don’t agree with it doesn’t make it any less true.
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by I am Ironman!!! on Nov 11, 2011 6:13 PM CST up reply actions

that would be cool

we need the guards and center for it, we have the athletic tackles for sure

Bruce Carter+Sean Lee=BRUCE LEE!!!

by Archie Barberio on Nov 12, 2011 12:07 AM CST up reply actions

yes really. I think teams are good at what they practice.

I don’t see teams going out and trying to pound the ball 40 times a game and throw 20 time and then be able to turn around and be good at throwing 40 times games like GB.

that’s why I want to see Dallas play like GB. That’s the only way they’ll ever be like GB.

For God and country - Geronimo

by Fan in Thick and Thin on Nov 12, 2011 12:29 PM CST up reply actions

Not off, not weird

You know that as well as I do. It’s the game behind the numbers when combined with the numbers that’ll get 2 steps into the Why of the thing. Even the Who, What, When, Where (Ware?). These 8 show the middling split, still-identity-uncertain, game-away squad you allude to. Think they do show more team than individual, but that’s mere narrative on and of eyes and numbers.

The next 8’ll tell. For better, worse. Or same.

Cry 'Havoc!'

by tanstaafl on Nov 11, 2011 9:35 AM CST up reply actions

just making the opponent aware that the cowboy's have a running game open's up the playbook

by 0k on Nov 11, 2011 12:04 AM CST reply actions

The Bills or Bust?

Yes we must beat them.
But Cowboy Nation will be breathless about the 7-5 Cowboys vs. the 8-4 Giants in week 13.

by the_hat on Nov 11, 2011 12:56 AM CST reply actions

And who are these analysts who were saying he is a liability in coverage? The kid has 5 PDef and 3 INTs, what more do you want?

I think PFF doesn’t like him in coverage because he gives up an above average amount of balls in his coverage for an ILB for an above average yards per catch. Not saying I agree with them, just saying why they possibly think that. I could be wrong though, their grades could be reflecting something else the stats don’t show.

Also, re Ratliff, PFF likes his run-stopping this season (which is the main job in this scheme), but finds his pass-rushing to be pedestrian outside of one game. Although, again, he’s a NT in a 3-4, it’s not his main job. Just to note, Wade ran essentially a 4-3 over/under (not sure which) which made it easier for him to rush the passer.

by Ben24626 on Nov 11, 2011 4:30 AM CST reply actions

Lee easily gets lost in coverage

Go back and watch the td pass to gronkowski in the Patriots game. Lee was frozen in place and completely unsure of who his man was.

Once he locks onto his man, he’s good, but he seems to occasionally have difficulty finding his man

by The Boatman on Nov 11, 2011 10:15 AM CST up reply actions

I wouldn't pay Spencer 50 cents to return to Dallas.

He along with Felix are 2 wasted first rounders. Jerry traded back into the first round to draft Spencer and he has been a dud.

Felix has been a bigger dud.

Ratliff should be playing de. In 2 years Rat will be used up. At one time he was our most disruptive d lineman who could have benefitted from a move to de yet he remains in the middle. I look at the d line personel and I see a 4-3 line.

Your post is spot on Specific.

The o line has been dissapointing but somewhat mitigated by Murray’s talent.

It’s imperative that Lee return.

As of right now Dallas has been a huge dissapointment. Coaching has been terrible. The o line and the last 2 games the d line have been dissapointing.

Would you rather make the playoffs and lose by 30 points or miss the playoffs and improve your draft status ?

Jerry is the end all in Dallas.

by football mensa on Nov 11, 2011 6:15 AM CST reply actions

OCC??

by Specific on Nov 11, 2011 8:07 AM CST reply actions

correct

by One.Cool.Customer on Nov 11, 2011 10:15 AM CST up reply actions

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You can then get the exact color codes you need right here.

by One.Cool.Customer on Nov 11, 2011 11:02 AM CST up reply actions

one reason I like looking at the projections is it gives some perspective.

like #19 and #88 are way below the projections. But they’ve both missed a bunch of time. It makes perfect sense in light of what’s actually transpired. Which in turn explains why the passing game overall hasn’t been in line with projections. interesting.

For God and country - Geronimo

by Fan in Thick and Thin on Nov 11, 2011 8:38 AM CST reply actions

do you think Dez will have 1K is he stay’s health? his pace is on the rise.

For God and country - Geronimo

by Fan in Thick and Thin on Nov 11, 2011 8:41 AM CST up reply actions

Couple more games will tell us

by Specific on Nov 11, 2011 2:09 PM CST via mobile up reply actions

"... in light of what’s actually transpired"

Fact, crutch, excuse and solid sound reasoning all rolled into one. Yeah, good old Reality’s a b!tch to contend with.

Cry 'Havoc!'

by tanstaafl on Nov 11, 2011 9:27 AM CST reply actions

I completely agree with your last point.

This Bills game is the season in my opinion. If we win, we are at 5-4 with a few patsies coming up. But almost as importantly, it will give this team confidence that they can contend with a winning team. If we lose, it won’t fully bury us, but I will just about lose any confidence in this team doing what it must down the stretch to make the playoffs. And while I would hope the team wouldn’t lose all of its confidence, I find it hard to believe that they would absorb a loss here well.

If I had a nickel for every Super Bowl the Eagles have won, I would have zero nickels.

by Creasy729 on Nov 11, 2011 4:02 PM CST reply actions

its a HUGE game

we lose than we are just an inconsistent team that will go 8-8
really hope that doesn’t happen

we win this game I am going to be really happy because it shows me we can be somewhat consistent

Bruce Carter+Sean Lee=BRUCE LEE!!!

by Archie Barberio on Nov 12, 2011 12:08 AM CST up reply actions

we lose than we are just an inconsistent team that will go 8-8

http://www.advancednflstats.com/2011/11/weekly-game-probabilities_10.html

the advancednflstats game probabilities are excellent for providing some perspective. Dallas is 70% / Buf 30%. I believe that Dallas has a fundamental advantage against Buf.

Would this game be a nice win, yes. However various things can happen (turnovers, special teams breakdowns) that could offset Dallas’s fundamental advantage.

It’s easy to see how Dallas could lose this game and finish better than 8-8. Wins against Was, Mia, Ari, and going 2-2 against the last 4 (NYG,TB, PHI, NYG) for example.

For God and country - Geronimo

by Fan in Thick and Thin on Nov 12, 2011 9:04 AM CST up reply actions

I was saying this elsewhere, but I'll repeat it here. Terming Romo "second

fiddle" doesn’t line up with what I’m seeing. Establishing a run game or the offense taking what the D was giving against the Rams doesn’t render Romo irrelevant, which is almost what it seems you’re saying here:

It sure feels like Tony has disappeared from the ‘importance’ of the games, doesn’t it? I mean it feels like he’s taking a back seat to all the good and all the bad thats been going on lately.

Romo threw for the only touchdowns the Cowboys had against Seattle. How is that disappearing? What does feel good to me is that after years of trying to establish the run to complement and enhance the passing game, the Cowboys may finally be able to do it. I have never liked games where Romo was forced to throw it 45-50 times; that indicates to me a one-dimensional offense, and we know where that has gotten us, particularly behind a very bad O line. What I see going on is the attempt to give the offense more balance, thereby making it overall more effective. It’s a bit early, though. Murray had good games against the Rams and Seahawks. He, like the rest of the O, had little chance to do much against the Eagles. Let’s see how it goes going forward. I hope it continues; the run game opens up the passing game and vice versa. Wouldn’t that be nice after years of futility?

I agree with what you said about Buffalo. I don’t think the Eagles game was an indicator of what the Cowboys are, and I don’t think the Rams game was either. The game this weekend, on the other hand, could tell us a lot.

by Fernie67 on Nov 11, 2011 4:27 PM CST reply actions

The Bills have a bad defense.

They can’t rush the passer. If Dallas doesn’t score 28 it will be dissapointing. If Romo gets sacked multiple times it will be dissapointing. The defense will have their hands full.

The Bills best D lineman is out and their best o lineman is out. No excuses for lsoing.

Jerry is the end all in Dallas.

by football mensa on Nov 11, 2011 4:56 PM CST up reply actions

I'm not going to underestimate this team or anyone. The Cowboys haven't proved

that they’re good enough to do that.

by Fernie67 on Nov 11, 2011 5:19 PM CST up reply actions

if we WIN, its a WIN and will be very satisfying to me

I dont care by how much we win by anymore
I just want WINS

I dont bet on this team anymore, points and how much we put on the board mean nothing to me anymore

we put up points in our first 2 losses and loosed those games

heck I dont care if we win 14-13, all I care about is wins now

Bruce Carter+Sean Lee=BRUCE LEE!!!

by Archie Barberio on Nov 12, 2011 12:12 AM CST up reply actions

lost

Bruce Carter+Sean Lee=BRUCE LEE!!!

by Archie Barberio on Nov 12, 2011 12:13 AM CST up reply actions

Darius

is coming on each week. Our interior line is not the strongest. He may have a big game against Costa, Dockery and Holland. Tony dislikes his linemen in his lap,

by oldboysfan on Nov 13, 2011 9:36 AM CST up reply actions

I'm not trying to say he's disappeared, just from him be all-important

like you said, him being forced to throw that much, and the potential game-ending trouble that can cause. He doesn’t HAVE to do that much, and its refreshing to me.

by Specific on Nov 11, 2011 8:50 PM CST up reply actions

Like the people saying we'll only go as far as Tony goes, that might be true, but I don't think thats the way it should be

Should be, we’ll only go as far as this offense goes, we’ll only go as far as this team goes

by Specific on Nov 11, 2011 8:51 PM CST up reply actions

Absolutely the way it should be, and, frankly, the way it is. It has never just been

about Romo, but some folks prefer to use him as a punching bag, even when the O line was stinking, and the D was collapsing. It was all Romo’s fault. What nonsense. Believe me, I’d be thrilled to see this team enjoy balance. If the D plays well, if the O line blocks, if the run game runs, Romo, like most QBs, is going to have an easier time of it.

by Fernie67 on Nov 11, 2011 10:13 PM CST up reply actions

Yeah, I guess it was that way in '09 when everything was clicking

then when the team collapsed in minnesota, everyone was like, hey why didn’t romo win that game for us?

by Specific on Nov 11, 2011 11:32 PM CST up reply actions

I didnt blame that game on him at all, all OL and defense that lost that one

worst of all Keithy BROOKING had to go cry, that was so embarrassing

the way he stood up for Wade like he was a god was so annoying

Bruce Carter+Sean Lee=BRUCE LEE!!!

by Archie Barberio on Nov 12, 2011 12:14 AM CST up reply actions

well

Romo is the QB, so at the end of the day the most important position in the NFL is going to be criticized whether we like it or not, thats just how it is

I will say this team will go as far as Romo goes because he makes this team click when he is on, when he is on he is deadly and it lifts the game of the other players
especially when they see him playing his tail off, they want to win and fight for him

when Romo is off and is having a bad game, we are most likely not going to win

its a team sport, but your QB is the most important player on the team, he needs to perform in order to win UNLESS you have a world class defense like the Ravens and Steelers did during their SB runs, or if you have a GREAT running game some teams win SB’s that way

but this team isn’t designed that way, it never was

this team was built for Romo for his strengths, once he gets a FULL offensive line, its time to start building that world class defense up

can it be done? yes it can, we are not that far away

yes we need a DE with some disruptive ability, yes we need a better OLB, but shoring up the guards and center position will put this offense over the top, adding a ballhawk to the secondary and adding one more corner will put this defense over the top once we add that DE, ballhawk and Carter fixes the ILB position, this team is ready for a big playoff run

can it be done in one year? yes, this team is SO close to being a big time contender

you go out in free agency and plug some holes, you go into the draft and plug the other holes

than this team will have ZERO excuses anymore, if they cant win with holes fixed than we are never going to do it with this roster

we are so close, I can wait another year to fix these holes

for me 2012 is the year we either win a super bowl or we don’t and its time to re-evaluate our direction

Bruce Carter+Sean Lee=BRUCE LEE!!!

by Archie Barberio on Nov 12, 2011 12:21 AM CST up reply actions

this team was built for Romo for his strengths,

I don’t believe this fits with the facts.

Garrett’s roots are Coryell’s passing offense. Dallas is built to be a Coryell passing offense.

The offense was same with Kitna, it’d be the same if it was Tavaris Jackson.

For God and country - Geronimo

by Fan in Thick and Thin on Nov 12, 2011 8:55 AM CST up reply actions

I will take 60 percent comp %, 280-290 yards, 2 TD's every week

that is great QB play paired with a great run game

the perfect balance

my thing is if you can complete over 60 percent of your passes, throw between 280-290 yards throw for 2-3 TD’s and have a 100 yard rusher you should be able to win a lot of games

consistency, balance and executing

Bruce Carter+Sean Lee=BRUCE LEE!!!

by Archie Barberio on Nov 12, 2011 12:10 AM CST up reply actions

Agreed.

by Fernie67 on Nov 12, 2011 2:24 AM CST up reply actions

+1

Roger: Hey, with this mortar launcher, we can get back at the kid who went all Tom Sizemore on your eye!
Steve: Oh, I wish I could get back at him. I'm gonna dress up as a girl and get him to have sex with me and then say "Ha! I'm not a girl! You just had sex with a boy that hates you!"
Roger: Yes, let's leave that plan between you, me, and the string of therapists who won't be able to help you.
American Dad

by Cowboys_Attack on Nov 12, 2011 5:07 AM CST up reply actions