Dallas Cowboys News: Tyron Smith For Rookie Of The Year?
by One.Cool.Customer on Dec 15, 2011 7:02 AM CST
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PrintTyron Smith making push for Rookie of the Year - ProFootballFocus.com
While Von MIller has an unassailable lead in the PFF rookie rankings, PFF are picking Tyron Smith over Cam Newton for the No. 2 position as Rookie of the Year.
"Am I crazy? Perhaps, but I’m living by the all-positions-created-equal ethos and I asked myself this very important question: if I was filling an All-Pro ballot right now, which rookies would make it? There isn’t a better right tackle in football right now than Smith."
Stephen McGee is a No. 2 option in 2012 - ESPN Dallas
With Kitna now on IR, Stephen McGee will be Romo's backup for the remaining three regular season games this season. Stephen Jones said he could see McGee "being our backup".
Cowboys watching how much action Ware gets in practice, games - Star-Telegram
Ware didn't practice yesterday, and Alex Mendez writes that the Cowboys are being careful with DeMarcus Ware in practice and in games while he recovers from a stinger he suffered against Arizona.
Cowboys confident Jones can handle bigger role - San Antonio Express-News
"He went into [the Gaints game] game thinking he was going to be a third-down guy and would spot on first and second, and he carried the load and did a really nice job for us," Garrett said. "We have a lot of confidence in him."
Still, Garrett suggested he'll be careful with Jones' touches. The Arkansas alum has been plagued by injuries throughout his career, and there's not much quality depth at the position even after Dallas signed 34-year-old Jay grad Sammy Morris this week.
Television: N.Y.-Dallas the rage in Nielsens - Berkshire Eagle Online
The Giants - Cowboys game had the second highest ratings for a Sunday night game this year. NBC says it ranks No. 6 of all the Sunday night games it has telecast for six seasons. The top-rated game this season was of course anothetr Cowboys game, the opening week game aganst the Jets.
Are the Cowboys mentally tough enough? - Foxsportssouthwest.com
Keith Whitmire argues that Garrett has cleaned up some of the sloppiness of the previous coaching regime and put more emphasis on accountability, but may be finding that changing the heart and will of a team is not nearly as easy. Regardless, the Cowboys have a golden opportunity to prove their mental toughness with three games left on the schedule.
Next stop for Jon Kitna: South Sound? - The News Tribune
The Cowboys placed Tacoma native Jon Kitna on injured reserve, ending his 15th NFL season and possibly his career. Kitna has previously said that after he retires from the NFL, he plans on teaching and coaching in South Sound, along with pursuing a faith-based ministry working with kids.
Thank you, Jon. You are a Right Kind Of Guy.
Cowboys sign QB Chris Greisen to practice squad - Green Bay Press Gazette
Don't worry if the name doesn't ring any bells. Greisen was signed to the practice squad at the end of last season and was actually activated for the last game against the Eagles. Greisen has been a standout for more than a decade in the UFL, Arena Football and other minor leagues.
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While I think Tyron deserves consideration
theres not a chance in hell he gets the offensive rookie of the year award over Cam Newton or Andy Dalton.
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.''
I bet it's killing jerry
That he took a lineman in the first and can’t realistically campaign for offensive rookie of the year
by 1youngwiz on Dec 15, 2011 7:57 AM CST via mobile up reply actions
He's had a better year overall than both of those guys
but unfortunately, whoever votes for this award has a hard time looking past the skill positions. I’m sure it will go to one of those two guys, even though Smith deserves it.
Wins are the best medicine...the ultimate cure-all.
reminds me of ryan clady's rookie campaign
by somebodyquiet on Dec 15, 2011 1:06 PM CST up reply actions
actually Clady's Rookie Campaign wasn't that great
at least according to PFF
Jake Long and Sebastion Vollmer however…..
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
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.
by One.Cool.Customer on Dec 23, 2010 12:00 AM PST
by I am Ironman!!! on Dec 15, 2011 5:38 PM CST up reply actions
Consider this.
Tyron Smith in two years will be twice the player he is now. He is only 21
He has a chance to be in the Walter Jones or Orlando Pace class.
I remember comparing Smith to Orlando Pace before the draft and got skewered for suggesting such a comparison. What a difference a few months make. LOL.
Wish you were here and comfortably numb.
Pace was just a mountain of a man.
Tyron was less than 300lb’s before the draft. I hope he ends up as dominate as Pace. He’s well on his way.
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 Dec 15, 2011 10:38 AM CST up reply actions
There needs to not be a better LEFT tackle in football than Tyron Smith
Doug Free is an absolute liability there, but could anchor the right side exceedingly well.
I will awaken my expectations for the Cowboys when Jerry Jones is in the ground.
I don't think the difference between the LEFT and RIGHT tackle is as big as it used to be.
Defenses line up there best pass rusher where ever your weakest lineman is regardless of which side of the line he plays on. It’s not like it used to be when you knew Lawrence Taylor was lining up over the left tackle. Just look at how we use DWare or how the Packers use Clay M.
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 Dec 15, 2011 7:57 AM CST up reply actions
You might be right. The funny thing is that in 2010 Free was one of the best LTs in the league. He is not the same player.
by Jonathan Stern on Dec 15, 2011 8:05 AM CST up reply actions
He was the best of the worst.
Why would Free be attacked, when Colombo could be?
My most recent fanpost:
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by CotySaxman on Dec 15, 2011 8:15 AM CST via mobile up reply actions
this x1000
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Free still went toe to toe with elite pass rushers..
This is just a off year with free..
The guy played great at RT for us then switch to LT and still played great. I just check it down as an off year for him.
Free is proven.
by lostar2009 on Dec 15, 2011 9:26 AM CST via mobile up reply actions
I agree, I'm not giving up on Free but I think Smith and he should change positions.
Wish you were here and comfortably numb.
Without a doubt, it will happen.
This team is primed to have a very very good OL next year. Maybe get another guard. Rest goes to Defense and find a returner please.
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
Out of Arkin, Nagy, Costa, Kow if we hit on 1 we are good signs are pointing to 2 or 3 which is great.
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
dont need a stud just an above average.
someone who can hold the pocket and keep it from collapsing
its preseason watch the players individually. igor is garbage!
by yehti on Dec 15, 2011 12:19 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
One of these guys should be able to replace Kosier, but I agree we need a center and I'm uncertain
if that guy is among these 4.
Wish you were here and comfortably numb.
I think we have a center, let them get an offseason of training.
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
+1
its preseason watch the players individually. igor is garbage!
by yehti on Dec 15, 2011 12:19 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
Kow maybe, but let's see him play some more.
Wish you were here and comfortably numb.
Guardedly optimistic about Killer.
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Jason Garrett - Lord of Order
Rob Ryan - Lord of Chaos
I'd say signs are pointing to maybe 1 or 2
Right now we have a solid backup in Costa, a thus far horrible LG in Nagy, and 2 unknowns that couldn’t make the field over them.
by Baked Potato Soup on Dec 15, 2011 1:24 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
Don’t give up on Nagy, Arkin, and Costa just yet. A full offseason could turn them into legitimate starters…I think Costa already is one, but his inconsistency has left most fans hating him.
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There is a very good reason that most OL out of collage don't play the first 2-3 years.
They need to work on S&C as well as clean up their foot and hand work.
Which just makes the Smith pick look so much more brilliant.
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Jason Garrett - Lord of Order
Rob Ryan - Lord of Chaos
yep
i believe he’s going out to pasture
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 Dec 15, 2011 8:51 AM CST up reply actions
Happy trails to you.
Almost sorry he wants to go back to the Seattle area – could see a job for him somewhere in the Cowboys organization.
Formerly Pineywoods - different name, same cockeyed view of the world.
Jason Garrett - Lord of Order
Rob Ryan - Lord of Chaos
I think he will be fine as number two.
And his ability to go further is unknown – might not be impossible for him to replace Tony. But I think the team needs to look at QBs in the draft, and I’m talking no later than the third round.
Formerly Pineywoods - different name, same cockeyed view of the world.
Jason Garrett - Lord of Order
Rob Ryan - Lord of Chaos
Was listening to John Madden yesterday. He mentioned something that I did in a post.
He talked about being mentally tough but to be mentally tough you have to be physically conditioned. Madden said that he believes the Cowboys look like they not in the best condition. The mind cannot be mentally tough when the body is worn out. Interesting.
by torchindefenses on Dec 15, 2011 9:35 AM CST reply actions
He also stated that the Cowboys defense has to opposite Tebow effect.
by torchindefenses on Dec 15, 2011 9:36 AM CST up reply actions
I didn't hear Madden's comments
But I would bet he meant just as Tebow has a knack for playing three terrible quarters and saving the day in the 4th, our defense has a knack for playing solid for 3 quarters and collapsing at the end of games.
I ran into a group of men trying to take an old lady's purse and decided it was my duty to help out. She was a tough old broad, but in the end we got her purse.
by MilesAhead on Dec 15, 2011 10:04 AM CST via mobile up reply actions
They’re overhyped and can’t throw the ball?
by One.Cool.Customer on Dec 15, 2011 10:04 AM CST up reply actions
I dont think Denver's defense gets enough credit
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You're right.
In reality its the Denver D that is winning the games for Denver. Tebow gets the credit, but does virtually nothing the entire game. Then at the end he pulls a rabbit out of a hat. Let’s see how he fares against Brady and the Pats’ O. Might be a different ending. If they start losing big time he’ll take all the blame.
Wish you were here and comfortably numb.
They have been winning as a team
The defense plays a huge roll by keeping them in it but its kind of hard to deny what Tebow has been doing at the end of games. If it were all on the defense then they would have been winning with Kyle Orton.
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 Dec 15, 2011 11:00 AM CST up reply actions
Oh come on! Chicago GAVE that game to Denver.
Tebow did not do anything special.
"I hope you have a big trunk, 'cuz I'm putting my bike in it.
Thats true
The passes Tebow completes could have been completed by any qb in the league…nothing special about any of them.
In Romo we Trust
Tebow has perfomed his miracles against bad D
So the obvious question will be the chicken or the egg. A bad D against Tebow or a good offense against the Denver D? Most likely the superior offense under Brady should win.You don’t keep giving up the ball to Brady and not expect him to capitalize. Then again, a good D has often kept Brady bottled up. Hell even our D managed a low scoring affair. If it comes down to a close game in the 4th qtr with Tebow in control, you sinners better all be in church next Sunday if you don’t believe in miracles.
by sanhoo on Dec 15, 2011 11:29 AM CST up reply actions 2 recs
haha
I’m expecting the patriots to blow them out….but I’m rooting for tebow to win just because I hate the pats.
Ditto, how can you root against Tebow unless he's playing the Boys.
Wish you were here and comfortably numb.
by pfloyd1 on Dec 15, 2011 12:44 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Everyone is free to believe whatever faith they want.
But don’t shove it down our throats.
Question: If Tebow was Jewish or Muslim would you still think the way he constantly talks about it is great?
"I hope you have a big trunk, 'cuz I'm putting my bike in it.
whos talking about religion?
Did I miss something? I love rooting for Tebow because its fun to root for someone who people say can’t do it.
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 Dec 15, 2011 2:57 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
I love watching Tebow
because even tho I’m sure there’s no way it’ll happen, it’d be nice to see the league (or at least some teams) revert back to a mostly running offense. All it takes is one team to be successful, then a bunch will try to copy.
by strobman on Dec 15, 2011 3:02 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
also he seems like a genuinely nice guy
and those are always easier to root for
Between Tebow and Newton (and soon RG3), you might only have to wait 10 years
to see all the kids that want to copy them show up in the NFL.
"I hope you have a big trunk, 'cuz I'm putting my bike in it.
The question asked was "how can you root against Tebow unless he's playing the Boys?"
That is my answer to why I can root against him.
"I hope you have a big trunk, 'cuz I'm putting my bike in it.
Okay, well there was no reason to assume
Question: If Tebow was Jewish or Muslim would you still think the way he constantly talks about it is great?
Thats why he was rooting for them.
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
No, I shouldn't have assumed that was why pfloyd roots for him.
There is just so much of it on TV and me and my friends’ facebooks.
"I hope you have a big trunk, 'cuz I'm putting my bike in it.
Why does everyone say he is shoving it down our throats?
He talks about it when interviewed. He wrote a book. But I don’t know anyone who is forced to listen to him. His touchdown celebration is not over the top, just focused on. Beats the heck out of the guys bumping and grinding when they score.
It seems that the media is shoving it down our throats, because they see him as such a freak. What a shame that he is the freak, and the Mike Vicks and Sam Hurds are the normal football players.
And I am an agnostic. I just can’t figure out what Tebow has done that makes people angry. Who would you rather have as a neighbor, or visiting your kid’s school, Tebow, or one of the countless players with, say, multiple kids and no history of marriage?
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Jason Garrett - Lord of Order
Rob Ryan - Lord of Chaos
by Tom Ryle on Dec 15, 2011 6:51 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
I don't blame Tebow because he is a humble guy, but I have heard people say stuff like "Jesus is working through him" and that is grating
But you are right about him personally. He seems like a good guy, humble, says and does all the right stiuff. I don’t see how the Broncos will keep winning with his lousy stats, but time will tell.
Plus, to be honest, I enjoy the fact that I have gotten laid more than an NFL quarterback. I can’t say that very often.
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by matt575 on Nov 22, 2011 3:09 AM EST
by Seanrude on Dec 15, 2011 10:48 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
This deserves a rec
Plus, to be honest, I enjoy the fact that I have gotten laid more than an NFL quarterback. I can’t say that very often.
name something u sit in.. chair.. try again.. big chair.. nope that's the same thing try again.. high chair.. that's still a chair.. chair.. say something other than chair.. what if i can't think of anything.. u can pass.. how do i pass.. just say it.. say what.. say pass.. chair
by DarkKnight88 on Dec 16, 2011 12:03 AM CST up reply actions
Alan Ball is waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay out of shape
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 Dec 15, 2011 9:53 AM CST up reply actions
Alan Ball should not even be on the roster
Hey Washington... D.C. stands for Dallas Cowboys
DeMarcus is EveryWare Man
Twitter: @silva918
Lots of guys won't be on this roster next year.
Wish you were here and comfortably numb.
Holley better be back!
That guy is a play maker. He catches everything thrown to him. Can’t run a lick, but the man snatches everything thrown at him.
He should be in a commercial where fans throw random crap at him, and he goes up in the air and comes down with it.
Replaced by whom?
"Hope is not a strategy" Billy Beane
"There is no cause for concern" Jerry Jones
Some really smart draft choices and free agent pickups.
I hope.
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Jason Garrett - Lord of Order
Rob Ryan - Lord of Chaos
Sam Hurd arrested last night in Chicago on federal drug charges out of Dallas
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WTH??????????? WOW.
Have to admit I never saw that coming. Very surprising because he appeared to be a great guy.
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 Dec 15, 2011 10:26 AM CST up reply actions
Im surprised too
its all over the DMN. Apparently he got caught trying to buy drugs. it must have been alot if ICE handling the case.
http://crimeblog.dallasnews.com/archives/2011/12/former-dallas-cowboy-sam-hurd.html
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Shocked by this...
I live near Chicago so I will be hopefully hearing more on the drive home / ESPN radio.
Not looking too good for Hurd right now.
Go Cowboys.....Go White Sox.....
thats crazy
guess he got tired of getting paid special teams ace money.
i guess its good he’s not on the team anymore. i wonder if the team had any inclination about this. I guess they got lucky they didn’t want to pay that much for him.
Its pathetic
Hurd told the undercover that he was willing to pay $25,000 per kilo of cocaine and $450 per pound for the marijuana, the document states
First: innocent until proven guilty and right now the only version is the Police’s version, which always needs to be taken with a grain of salt.
But if true, come on man! Even if Hurd is making the league minimum, he’s making at least $600,000 a year! That’s more than enough money to start a legitimate business. Baffling.
"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
i can understand
getting out of touch with how much money you do actually make. we all do that to some degree. there is always someone else that makes so much less that we do.
so i can understand how Hurd doesn’t appreciate how much more he makes than the average american….
but i’m with you…stupid choice to get into drugs and drug dealing.
and from the dates it seems he was still technically a cowboy when they started investigating him (July) which makes me extra grateful we didn’t sign him.
only 450 per pound eh?
thats far less than what I was paying in high school. DAMN THIS ECONOMY!
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by Nick Castillo on Dec 15, 2011 1:19 PM CST up reply actions
He was trying to expand a distribution ring!
According to Jensen’s reports, Hurd met with an undercover Homeland Security agent on Wednesday and attempted to set up a system by which he would purchase 5-10 kilograms of cocaine and 1,000 pounds of marijuana per week to distribute in Chicago. Here’s the real kicker — according to the complaint, Hurd said that he was already distributing four kilos of cocaine per week in the greater Chicago area with a co-conspirator, but that this amount wasn’t enough.
"I hope you have a big trunk, 'cuz I'm putting my bike in it.
Alan Ball should be arrested.
For impersonating a football player on this team.
by bloodyhanded on Dec 15, 2011 10:50 AM CST up reply actions
I agree
there has to be some kind of law against that.
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 Dec 15, 2011 10:51 AM CST up reply actions
should change name to Abe Froman, Cocaine King of Chicago
Lilly, Hayes, Staubach, Waters, Dorsett, Bates, Novacek, Emmitt, Woodson, Ware, Witten, Lee. The Legacy lives on.
by wtshaolin on Dec 15, 2011 12:55 PM CST via mobile up reply actions 1 recs
HAHA
Great movie and quote reference
"I am a true believer. Anthony Spencer will have 7 or more sacks in 2011 and David Arkin can ball!" - Kegbearer
"Leadership is a matter of having people look at you and gain confidence, seeing how you react. If you're in control, they're in control." - Tom Landry
Now on twitter: @kegbearerBTB
Hey does anyone think the Tampa game is a trap or do you think the Boys will come in
ready to play as if they were already in the playoffs? They must virtually win out to take the division.
Wish you were here and comfortably numb.
I hope not.
But we can all see a close game, coming down to the end.
I’m hoping they do what Jalen Rose said last nite on “No Huddle.”
“The Cowboys are going to kill them.”
The “No Huddle” show is becoming a personal favorite.
by bloodyhanded on Dec 15, 2011 10:45 AM CST up reply actions
I like that show too, except when Deion is on there
but why is Jalen Rose on there? He does a good job but its odd to see a bball player there.
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 Dec 15, 2011 10:48 AM CST up reply actions
Jalen can't be worse than
Warren Sapp. That guy is practically unintelligible. I need captions just to watch the show.
I hope the Cowboys have a case of the red ass.
And take it out on Tampa.
"I hope you have a big trunk, 'cuz I'm putting my bike in it.
We gotta win out
no 2 ways about it
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We don't.
Beating Philly and NYG will get us the division regardless of this weeks game.
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
You want to deal with a week around here in we lose to Tampa Bay?
by bloodyhanded on Dec 15, 2011 11:40 AM CST up reply actions
I don't care, I just want playoffs.
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
Alright try this out ...
we lose to TB and however our season ends, it will end with someone destroying us. like Minnesota in the playoffs or Philly at the end of the year. We lose this game and they do not have it. And honestly I want them to win easy and big.
“I just want playoffs” says to me that you think that is an accomplishment. How you do it matters more than simply making it. You win out here and you make a statement of what this team is made of. And where it might go. You lose to TB here and we are further away than many of us thought.
I have no interest in us 8-8 somehow getting in and getting killed. I’ve ended a few too many years like that with this team.
by bloodyhanded on Dec 15, 2011 12:34 PM CST up reply actions
we were 6-10 last season
making the playoffs would be a major accomplishment regardless of what happens in the playoffs.
In Romo we Trust
No making it in the playoffs, and then its 0-0 anything can happen and will happen.
I atleast want a chance at the superbowl
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
As if the wailing and gnashing of teeth on BTB is worse than a cowboys loss
"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
If we lose to Tampa bay, we are toast in the last to games.
I hate to be a pessimist but we’ve only beaten one team with a winning record, the Niners.
Philly is playing as if they’re in the playoffs, hoping that, if they win out, the Gmen and we stumble. Philly has been playing better football of late and even if they lose this week, they’ll still try to screw up our playoff hopes, and the Gmen at home, well,…….. we need to win out not only to get the division crown, but to instill confidence and pride in this team.
Wish you were here and comfortably numb.
I think they've gone into every game ready to play
The games they have lost are not because they weren’t ready. In my opinion anyway.
They know they have to win out so I dont see how this could qualify as a trap game.
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 Dec 15, 2011 10:47 AM CST up reply actions
I hope you're right. I just hope they're focusing on this game and not looking ahead to the Iggles and Gmen.
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Here's a stat line that should make you a little more optimistic
Take a look at the offensive and defensive adjusted net passing yards per attempt
ANY/A = (Passing Yards + (Passing TDs)* 20 – (INTs thrown)* 45 – Sack Yards) / (Passing Attempts + Sacks):
Cowboys Offense: 7.3 (5th), Cowboys Defense: 5.8 (12th). ANY/A Differential: +1.5
Bucs Offense: 4.7 (24th), Bucs Defense: 7.1 (29th). ANY/A Differential: -2.4
The cumulative ANY/A differential of both teams is 3.9, which is the second highest differential in week fifteen behind only GB @ KC, which comes in at 5.6.
by One.Cool.Customer on Dec 15, 2011 10:54 AM CST up reply actions
Stats are always comforting OCC,
But there’s always the “on any given Sunday” thing.
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And "the Cowboys are our super bowl" thing.
We better blow them out.
"I hope you have a big trunk, 'cuz I'm putting my bike in it.
Every game has been a trap so far
Philadelphia…Miami…Washington…Arizona…NY…Tampa?
Is our D getting dominated by a bigger O-line, or a case of the secondary getting over exposed due to all the blitzing schemes?
I have the solution:
“He hates these cans. Stay away from the cans.”—The Jerk
Clearly the DL needs an infusion of talent to help with the pass rush and take the pressure of Rat and Ware, but our secondary,
IMO, with the exception of Jenkins is average to poor and needs some major upgrades. I suppose that if you have a dominant pas rush, though, the secondary could be average, but most of our guys can’t cover anyone for 2 secs.
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And the DL can't sack the QB on every play.
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Good points
The D has made some spectacular plays throughout the year. This year, it seems like the collapse at that critical 4th qtr junction is becoming to much of a regularity. So I have to agree with you that new blood is a priority this off season. The problem is, will JJ agree with you.
Playing Devils advocate,the games that we’ve lost by has never been by a blow out(other than Phi) which may not warrant a complete overhaul of the D.
I'm still hopeful that JG controls the draft. He had a great first one. It's RR time to get his needs filled. I think JJ will just sign off on whatever they decide.
I’d love Still from Penn state in the first, then concentrate on DBs shortly after that unless a guy like Konz slips, then I’d be tempted. Chia says CB is deep and you can pick up a good one in the 3rd or 4th. He says safety is weak, but I really like both Mac Donald from USC, and Barron from Bama if they are there in the second. Don’t know what Chia thinks about them.
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well they only have to beat philly and giants to win the East
but i feel they need to beat Tampa for momentum to take into the last 2 games and maybe the playoffs
"This team is going to win a Super Bowl at some point. It's going to be exciting when that time comes. And when we look back, we'll know who was on what side of the fence during those tough moments." - Tony Romo
by Trueblue122 on Dec 15, 2011 11:48 AM CST up reply actions
Question:
-Wouldn’t it be healthy if our Defense set a top end of maybe 7-10 blitz variations in a game and tried to stay under it?
-Go for max coverage. Help out the DB’s as much as possible. And maximize how hard to yards will be to go down the field.
-Eliminate our DB’s on Islands and play coverage.
STOP GIVING UP HUGE PLAYS.
A lot of good teams have bad D’s. Just play to outscore them.
I really think RR is trying everything he can think of to cover the blemishes in the secondary.
With max coverage, which sounds like a prevent D to me, we’d probably get barbecued because of zero pass rush.
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I don't know.
We can’t get to the passer with four. Thats the problem.
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
Big, honestly I think RR has tried this earlier and it failed and that's why the recent Blitzmania.
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Exactly, but a defense will never be good until they can get to the QB with 4.
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
Amen, with our scheme it would be nice if could rely on all five to get some pressure.
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The more time you give the QB
The more likely coverages are blown. He isn’t always putting corners on islands, but if he doesn’t pressure QBs then they will pick apart the defense. There may not be blown covereages, but our secondary can’t cover anyone for 5+ seconds.
"I am a true believer. Anthony Spencer will have 7 or more sacks in 2011 and David Arkin can ball!" - Kegbearer
"Leadership is a matter of having people look at you and gain confidence, seeing how you react. If you're in control, they're in control." - Tom Landry
Now on twitter: @kegbearerBTB
I think he's blitzing too many people at times.
Especially late. Maybe mix up the blitzes and use only a player here and there.
He sends the house and it never works. Seriously, keg.
There’s some wide open WR headed for a HUGE gain.
I’d like to see that start and make teams work harder for points. And take longer.
And trust the Offense to outscore them.
by bloodyhanded on Dec 15, 2011 12:48 PM CST up reply actions
I have a post in the hopper you may find interesting
The Cowboys secondary (with few new additions) are far better than last season. Would the explanation for that be because Ryan is getting more pressure and harassing QBs?
There is a balance between pressure packages and coverage schemes, but when you can’t trust your secondary, you have to make QBs uncomfortable. And Ryan hasn’t blitzed as often in every game as he did the Giants. Against the eagles he barely blitzed…and we know what happened because of it.
"I am a true believer. Anthony Spencer will have 7 or more sacks in 2011 and David Arkin can ball!" - Kegbearer
"Leadership is a matter of having people look at you and gain confidence, seeing how you react. If you're in control, they're in control." - Tom Landry
Now on twitter: @kegbearerBTB
Look forward to it.
And “Ugh” for the Eagles game.
I believe in a mixed blitz package used sometimes.
But he sold the farm against the Giants and what a mess.
Well, when healthy Jenkins has been far improved. And overall performance has improved. But it has often still been bad. :0
by bloodyhanded on Dec 15, 2011 1:35 PM CST up reply actions
have any of you guys messed around with the playoff machine on ESPN.com?
There are actually a few different ways we can still get in the playoffs. Its crazy.
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.''
TP, the best is to just win out.
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No playoff machine
can predict a rabid fan’s hockey stick to the shins against an opposing QB.
by sanhoo on Dec 15, 2011 11:53 AM CST up reply actions 2 recs
I am happy
that it seems as Tyron is gonna work out really well. i hope they switch him and Free next year and they dominate.
Now if only we could fix the interior. Nagy seems like he should improve. hat happened to Arkin? Kosier out next year? Are we going to look to draft Konz from Wisconsin. They should already have scouting on him since we drafted Nagy.
Konz would be fantastic, any of those Wisconsin OL, who declare, would be worth a shot at some point in the draft. I just don't think they draft a center in the first, but if he's there in the second, I'd
be tempted.
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Holley has been thrown to 7 times and has 7 catches.
Maybe he should play a little more?
IF you're gonna act like a turd, go lay in the yard...........Lock n Load
I need to start a Holley fan club
Exactly my point. On offense, he can make a play. Forget all other options, get him on the field more often and let him have some touches.
Even if he’s cut, I am sure, when given the opportunity on another team, he is going to be productive.
I’m praying for Holley in the off season.
This seems like it should be a case where he gets more chances.
Let him show he can keep it up. Maybe we have a real find here. If not, at least find out what he is.
Formerly Pineywoods - different name, same cockeyed view of the world.
Jason Garrett - Lord of Order
Rob Ryan - Lord of Chaos
Why would anyone draft a "right" tackle at the 9th pick
Alright gentlemen, time to admit you were wrong.
Knock on wood, but everything is going as planned. The youngest player in the league has already become dominant as a right tackle, and perhaps by next year will become one of the better left tackles in the league (Doug Free then becoming the best right tackle)
"I am a true believer. Anthony Spencer will have 7 or more sacks in 2011 and David Arkin can ball!" - Kegbearer
"Leadership is a matter of having people look at you and gain confidence, seeing how you react. If you're in control, they're in control." - Tom Landry
Now on twitter: @kegbearerBTB
by Kegbearer on Dec 15, 2011 12:37 PM CST reply actions 2 recs
If he moves to LT,
he won’t be as dominant. He will have to block the grizzle bears, the best pass rushers in the world. As you know, sometimes you eat the bear and sometimes the bear eats you.
IF you're gonna act like a turd, go lay in the yard...........Lock n Load
I know you think he has all the tools though, right.
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I think he needs to bulk up, but yeah I expect him to move over in a year or two.
IF you're gonna act like a turd, go lay in the yard...........Lock n Load
No I didn't, I said he'll being going against the best pass rushers in the NFL.
Like anyone, he’ll get beat more often on the left side than the right.
IF you're gonna act like a turd, go lay in the yard...........Lock n Load
but he's not really a RT, he's really a LT
who played RT because he played there in college and we just signed Free to LT money. I think when the Cowboys selected him their long term plans for him was LT.
In Romo we Trust
No doubt
I had no issue and kept harping that he was a future LT, but would play RT only for a year or two
"I am a true believer. Anthony Spencer will have 7 or more sacks in 2011 and David Arkin can ball!" - Kegbearer
"Leadership is a matter of having people look at you and gain confidence, seeing how you react. If you're in control, they're in control." - Tom Landry
Now on twitter: @kegbearerBTB
I never really had a problem with selecting Smith
I just thought that trading down and acquiring a lower rated tackle and a stud DE in the first round would have been more productive…killing two birds with one stone so to speak.
In Romo we Trust
But those other linemen aren’t exactly setting the world on fire
"I am a true believer. Anthony Spencer will have 7 or more sacks in 2011 and David Arkin can ball!" - Kegbearer
"Leadership is a matter of having people look at you and gain confidence, seeing how you react. If you're in control, they're in control." - Tom Landry
Now on twitter: @kegbearerBTB
no, but they're good enough, especially at RT
That Nate Solder has been pretty solid for the Pats
In Romo we Trust
Good enough?
I bet none of them become as dominant a LT as Smith – some will never be good enough to be LTs.
Solder has been better than I thought, but no where near as good as Smith.
"I am a true believer. Anthony Spencer will have 7 or more sacks in 2011 and David Arkin can ball!" - Kegbearer
"Leadership is a matter of having people look at you and gain confidence, seeing how you react. If you're in control, they're in control." - Tom Landry
Now on twitter: @kegbearerBTB
And not good enough to remain a starter after Vollmer came back from injury
"I am a true believer. Anthony Spencer will have 7 or more sacks in 2011 and David Arkin can ball!" - Kegbearer
"Leadership is a matter of having people look at you and gain confidence, seeing how you react. If you're in control, they're in control." - Tom Landry
Now on twitter: @kegbearerBTB
"There isn’t a better right tackle in football right now than Smith."
Boy you gotta love that. In his rookie year he’s performing even above our high expectations. He’s going to anchor this oline for years to come. Probably does get moved to the left side next year where with an offseason with Woicik and Hud, there won’t be a better OT in football, period.
Now if only some of our other young lineman can continue to develop, or maybe spend a 2nd or 3rd round pick next year on an interior lineman, and our oline will be in really good shape. Remaking the oline is one of Garrett’s biggest projects, and it isn’t going to happen in one season, but I think he’s already ahead of schedule, especially with Smith playing like he is.
"When you want to win a game, you have to teach. When you lose a game, you have to learn."—Tom Landry
Won't happen in one season...
But Football Outsiders have the Cowboys o- line ranked 4th in run blocking and 10th in pass protection.
I also have faith in Nagy, Costa, and Arkin developing nicely and improving our interior line next year even without an early round draft pick…Holland should improve under Woicik as well.
"I am a true believer. Anthony Spencer will have 7 or more sacks in 2011 and David Arkin can ball!" - Kegbearer
"Leadership is a matter of having people look at you and gain confidence, seeing how you react. If you're in control, they're in control." - Tom Landry
Now on twitter: @kegbearerBTB
In short
I think Garrett (and scouts, etc.) did more for this o-line in one year than has been done in nearly a decade.
"I am a true believer. Anthony Spencer will have 7 or more sacks in 2011 and David Arkin can ball!" - Kegbearer
"Leadership is a matter of having people look at you and gain confidence, seeing how you react. If you're in control, they're in control." - Tom Landry
Now on twitter: @kegbearerBTB
true dat
it’s been our achilles heal for a long time. the revamped line has been up and down this year, but overall progressing in the right direction.
Plus we have a lot more depth now and going forward, with Nagy, Costa and Arkin as young players with a lot of room to develop, and even Kowalski stepping in at C and doing a fine job. In 1-2 years our line will go from being an aging question mark to a young strength of the team, which will allow the rest of the offensive weapons to flourish.
"When you want to win a game, you have to teach. When you lose a game, you have to learn."—Tom Landry
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