Cowboys @ Cardinals: 5 Questions With Revenge Of The Birds
by Dave Halprin on Dec 2, 2011 11:01 AM CST
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PrintWe're slowly moving toward another Cowboys game, this time out in Arizona with the Cardinals. What's going on with the Desert Birds? I talked to Jess Root over at the awesomely-named Revenge Of The Birds to get the 411.
Blogging The Boys: Is Kevin Kolb going to start, and how has he played for the Cardinals when healthy? What is his scouting report as a QB?
Revenge Of The Birds: As of now, it certainly looks like Kolb will get the start. As for when he was playing before the injury, unsteady is the word to describe his play. He looked good and confident some plays and others he looks skittish and flees the pocket quickly. He can make plays outside the pocket, though. Early in the season, the offense showed an ability to move the football.
Four more...
BTB: Beanie Wells exploded last week. How much of that was the Cards offense, and how much the Rams defense which has been torched all year? How has the ground game been outside of last week?
ROTB: It was certainly a mix of both. But Beanie in 2011 is showing that he is tough. He still has had injuries but now he is playing through them and punishing defenders when he runs. Before his injury, he was running very well. After the injury before last week, it was shaky at best. However, the struggles also coincided with the games that rookie fullback Anthony Sherman was out. He is back and not coincidentally the running game improved.
BTB:. Patrick Peterson is a bad man. Should anybody ever punt to him? Of course not. Talk about his skills.
ROTB: As a punt returner, he is truly special. He has great hands (see the video of his last return -- his catch of the punt was incredible). His hands come in handy as he is able to make gunners think that he is going to call for a fair catch (see Carolina game). He is big and fast, and he has great vision. If you see his other returns, he shakes tackles, spins and just doesn't go down when he is in the open field. Peterson truly looks, even this early, that he is on par with Devin Hester in being a guy you just shouldn't punt to.
BTB: What are the strengths on defense? Who does Dallas need to contain to operate their offense efficiently?
ROTB: The overall strength is in the defensive line. Darnell Dockett is a matchup nightmare and Calais Campbell has been incredible this season. However, ILB Daryl Washington has been a true beast. He reminds people here of Karlos Dansby. He is everywhere. Plus, it looks like Ray Horton's schemes are finally coming together. Sam Acho has logged five sacks since Joey Porter went down with an injury. Dallas will need to contain Campbell and Washington and challenge the secondary. The secondary is the team's weak spot.
BTB: For the Cards to win, what do they have to do? What's the best gameplan?
ROTB: Number one on the list is to avoid turnovers. Secondly, slowing DeMarco Murray will be key. Offensively, Kevin Kolb will have to trust his pocket if he is to make plays against the Dallas secondary.
Thanks for the knowledge, Jess. Visit Revenge Of The Birds for more Cardinals news.
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Bulls--t!!!!!
It was a tradition at the old Blue and Silver report Rafeal and Raul used to run, they joined up here and the tradition carried over for a lot of its posters,,, so carry on if you like,
what are you a comunist?
by Musiccitynorm on Dec 2, 2011 1:10 PM CST up reply actions
when I say merged I mean merged the two sites together,
a tradition that is ovdr a decade old.
by Musiccitynorm on Dec 2, 2011 1:11 PM CST up reply actions
Im with Norm
This aint China! Type whatever you like.
By the way, im 44th.
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.''
True
It is always an honor to be first in any post. You can even say that about the Cowboys in game threads.
I'm a proud fan of the Minnesota Twins and Dallas Cowboys!
"Life is precious and time is a key element. Let’s make every moment count and help those who have a greater need than our own." – Harmon Killebrew
Champagne SuperTolbert Saves the day!!!
Type whatever you want, but there is no 'honor' in being first
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I would love to show you the finer points to a muay thai clinch whipped knee to the face seanrude
by matt575 on Nov 22, 2011 3:09 AM EST
well im .. imm.... ICK ....... last ! muwahahahaaaa
now .. martha ICK ! wherz my beeer !? ICK…… donn’t make me have to break my foot off in ya …. ICK ! itl be jus a moment paul….. i may have to traverse flying pots and pans to get us a cold one ….. ICK !
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.
+1
Unless you’re a professional reporter, you don’t have much room to condescend.
Greetings from the Humungus, the Ruler of the Wasteland, the Ayatollah of Rock and Roll-A. I laugh at your puny plans.
by Lord Humungus on Dec 2, 2011 3:25 PM CST up reply actions
It was a tradition there?
I mean, really? It’s a dumb thing that trolls do all over the internet. It’s too bad that it found its way here. A tradition is the Cowboys playing on Thanksgiving.
by Baked Potato Soup on Dec 2, 2011 4:20 PM CST up reply actions
this is very true
its preseason watch the players individually. igor is garbage!
by yehti on Dec 2, 2011 10:32 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
You won't win, I fought it at first now I just smh and mvoe on
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
Had to get that in there quickly....
Good info.
Beaners
Saw a play last week that sums what type of player Beaners is. At the end of one of his nice runs, he coughed it up, and after realizing he fumbled (1 maybe 2 seconds), he crumpled to the ground as if he’d been shot in the knee (what I like to call a Tiki Barber injury). Next series he comes right back in, as if nothing happened, when he realized he could rack up some more yardage against the Rams.
Question about Peterson
I wonder if they have fans squawking that he shouldn’t be returning punts due to injury risk the way that we do with Dez. It looks like Peterson is having a pretty good year at CB, so I assume he’s an important part of their D.
Also, I wouldn’t discount Wells’ performance just because it was against the Rams. We’ve got our own guy who had a huge game against them, and he’s pretty good when he’s not playing them, too. I think Wells is for real, if he can stay healthy of course.
by Baked Potato Soup on Dec 2, 2011 11:38 AM CST reply actions
Doesn't Peterson have the most PI calls
of any CB by far…
"[Sean] Lee has more value now...than our entire 2010 draft"--- An Eagles' fan.
I don't know.
I don’t watch the Cardinals, I just sort of skimmed over his numbers. Is there a place to look up penalty totals? If he does, though, I wonder if they are true PI, or calls that a vet CB would get but he doesn’t.
by Baked Potato Soup on Dec 2, 2011 11:48 AM CST up reply actions
While he certainly can't be expected to be a shut down CB in his rookie year
I thought he was overrated in the draft. At LSU, he was good but not great. He got burned a few times. He is an awesome punt returner, and he’ll probably pan out as a good CB.
"How 'Bout them Cowboys!"---Jimmy Johnson
"...and the Cowboys...STUN the Bills!"--ESPN MNF
I think the Cardinals have underachieved this year
And I think most of it is due to their most glaring weakness, which is the O-line. They have an elite WR with solid secondary options, a talented running back, and some good playmakers on defense and ST – but that O-line is a sieve and D-Ware should have a field day against Levi Brown, who may be one of the slowest tackles in the league, and Brandon Keith (who?). So if one of the keys to victory is “Kevin Kolb trusting his pocket” coming off of an injury, they’re in trouble.
However, Jess got it right that the D-line is the strength of the defense – actually, it’s probably the strength of the entire team – and we’ll need to get consistently creative with the running game to keep DeMarco rolling. But we should be able to take advantage of a banged up secondary that was already thin to begin with.
I think we match up well with this team on most levels and should win if we play to our strengths. Essentially, our keys to the game are exactly the opposite of theirs – get DeMarco the ball early and often and crush that weak O-line to force turnovers and short drives. However, the ’Boys always seem to make these games a tad bit harder than they have to be.
Another informative “5 Questions” post. Good stuff.
"If something is a sure thing, it requires no faith." - David Allen
What does this mean?
His hands come in handy as he is able to make gunners think that he is going to call for a fair catch
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
I laughed when I read that.
His hands come in handy
Who would have thought?
"No one ever accomplishes anything alone in football. We all like to think that we can, but that's just not true. It's always been a team game, always will be." - Tom Dempsey
"Leadership is getting someone to do what they don’t want to do, to achieve what they want to achieve." - Tom Landry
In other news, Jerry may have just violated his "stupid media comments" probation:
http://espn.go.com/blog/dallas/cowboys/post/_/id/4687579/jerry-jones-still-scared-to-death-of-eagles
Really, Jerry? You were doing so well and then you have to crap the bed like that. Oh well. Go Seahawks. Fear the Star.
"If something is a sure thing, it requires no faith." - David Allen
They kicked the crap out of us.
And then forced it back down our throat. It doesn’t make any sense for him to disrespect them or not give them their due when we play them again in a few weeks.
by Baked Potato Soup on Dec 2, 2011 11:51 AM CST up reply actions
I see no problem with what Jerry said
Seems an accurate assessment. The eagles have the ability to beat us 34-7. Why shouldn’t he fear that?
"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
That didn't bother me when I saw it
I’d rather him say that than mock them or brag about it. We’re all thinking the same thing.
"How 'Bout them Cowboys!"---Jimmy Johnson
"...and the Cowboys...STUN the Bills!"--ESPN MNF
jerry has been fairly well behaved this year
maybe they are keeping him sedated
by centralkscowboysfan on Dec 2, 2011 12:09 PM CST up reply actions
We play the Cardinals this week. I'm not interested in his take on anything else at this point.
"No one ever accomplishes anything alone in football. We all like to think that we can, but that's just not true. It's always been a team game, always will be." - Tom Dempsey
"Leadership is getting someone to do what they don’t want to do, to achieve what they want to achieve." - Tom Landry
I wet my bed at night
Because I have nightmares about Detroit and the Eagles. (Yes, it’s on the internet for the whole world to see.)And I’ve already lined up a psychiatrist for when we make the playoffs and have to face either San Fran or Green Bay.
All I am wishing from Jerry for Christmas is to not fuk up the chemistry before we have a chance to make a run at the playoffs.
I wet my bed at night
When I think about fire.
Probably unrelated, but hey, figured you’d want to know.
Everyone is entitled to his own opinion, but not his own facts.
"Meanwhile, like a bitter wine, Philadelphia’s jealousy fermented in the dark cellars of pride and resentment. With no playoff hopes of their own, Eagles fans turned towards hating the Cowboys." Steve Sabol, NFL films
just make sure you change the sheets and air out the mattress
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.''
hahahahaaaa
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.
Our idiot owner needs his juice box and a nap
Every win this team has had since 1995 is in spite of him.
Greetings from the Humungus, the Ruler of the Wasteland, the Ayatollah of Rock and Roll-A. I laugh at your puny plans.
by Lord Humungus on Dec 2, 2011 3:26 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Funneeee, Hue.
" Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try again. Fail again. Fail better. "
Samuel Beckett
"There is no cause for concern" Jerry Jones
Jerry is just smoozing Lurie
before their next poker party.
" Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try again. Fail again. Fail better. "
Samuel Beckett
"There is no cause for concern" Jerry Jones
if the seconday is there weakness wonder if we
will come out throwing or try to get murray going first.
by centralkscowboysfan on Dec 2, 2011 12:06 PM CST reply actions
Hope we run it....
Get the o-line firing early….
I doubted you, and i'm sorry
When you said look at the catch on the last punt return, i doubted you. A lot of times when someone says a guy made a great catch, it means a bobble catch, which is actually a poor/lucky catch.
On the contrary, you are correct, that was all hands, and it was sick.
Kramer: Now, I assume that there's a waterfall grotto?
SALES WOMAN: No.
KRAMER: How about a bathroom?
SALES WOMAN: It has 4.
KRAMER: Yes, and where would the absolute nearest one be?
It was a very nice catch. Great display of hands there.
I was expecting a bobble, too. I saw the highlight, of course, but didn’t remember the catch, specifically. Peterson is nasty…a lot of us here at BTB were hoping he’d fall in the draft
"No one ever accomplishes anything alone in football. We all like to think that we can, but that's just not true. It's always been a team game, always will be." - Tom Dempsey
"Leadership is getting someone to do what they don’t want to do, to achieve what they want to achieve." - Tom Landry
Yeah, one of those back of the ball catches.
About 90% of the time that would have been a muff (stop thinking that). Great catch.
Formerly Pineywoods - different name, same cockeyed view of the world.
Jason Garrett - Lord of Order
Rob Ryan - Lord of Chaos
Phew BGN
is a mess today and not one person can apparently write a sentence without using the f bomb
JasonB and his band of merry a--holes
Nobody cares about your effin fantasy team, keep it to yourself...........Lock n Load
Do you know something we don't know?
"[Sean] Lee has more value now...than our entire 2010 draft"--- An Eagles' fan.
depends on what you don't know
Nobody cares about your effin fantasy team, keep it to yourself...........Lock n Load
I don't know...
All I am saying is look at HIS profile pic….
"[Sean] Lee has more value now...than our entire 2010 draft"--- An Eagles' fan.
hahahaaaaaaa
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.
Do we have cap room to add Desean Jackson?
Witten and Deware would beat his a$$ if he got out of line.I think we can control him if Jerry could work his FA magic. Plus, it would keep the Eagles from torching us next year. Win-Win.
Desean is not the kind of player
this team needs. No more Divas.
" Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try again. Fail again. Fail better. "
Samuel Beckett
"There is no cause for concern" Jerry Jones
Please stop with that immediately.
Repeat after me
W…….K……..G…….
Everyone is entitled to his own opinion, but not his own facts.
"Meanwhile, like a bitter wine, Philadelphia’s jealousy fermented in the dark cellars of pride and resentment. With no playoff hopes of their own, Eagles fans turned towards hating the Cowboys." Steve Sabol, NFL films
Translation?
" Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try again. Fail again. Fail better. "
Samuel Beckett
"There is no cause for concern" Jerry Jones
Wrong Kind of Guy
We don’t need DeSean Jackson.
However, we need a player with DeSean Jackson’s ability to take punt to the house.
"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 Dec 2, 2011 2:42 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
Josh Cribbs?
If reports are accurate (a big IF), he’s apparently unhappy in Cleveland. If the price is right and his contract works, I’d like him. He hasn’t scored on a return in a couple of years but he’s still money.
Having said that, Cleveland may not be looking to deal him. Even if they were, the price is probably a little steep.
Don't fall for Jackson's hype
Yes, he has elite speed, but he’s definitely a WKG and has terrible hands.
Greetings from the Humungus, the Ruler of the Wasteland, the Ayatollah of Rock and Roll-A. I laugh at your puny plans.
by Lord Humungus on Dec 2, 2011 3:27 PM CST up reply actions
the only reason
we should sign djack is to give him a jump suit and assign him a broom to help clean up the stadium. Wait a minute I just insulted our custodial crew. I take it back. We should never sign that kind of player and JG is smart enough to prevent that kind of FA move. RKG RKG RKG
Invincibility lies in the defence; the possibility of victory in the attack.
~Sun Tzu
by CDMac24 on Dec 3, 2011 12:02 AM CST via iPhone app up reply actions
Dallas has a real opprotunity here.
Assuming the Pack beats NY we can be 2 games up with a win Sunday. It is time to take command of the East.
" Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try again. Fail again. Fail better. "
Samuel Beckett
"There is no cause for concern" Jerry Jones
But we still have to beat NYG at least once.
Nobody cares about your effin fantasy team, keep it to yourself...........Lock n Load
Oh yes.
And win probably 2 out of 3 after that. But the 2 game cushion will help.
" Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try again. Fail again. Fail better. "
Samuel Beckett
"There is no cause for concern" Jerry Jones
If we win this weekend and the Giants lose, we only need to split with them and can drop the rest of our games
It wouldn’t make me happy if that happened, but we’d still win the division based on division record. So we can lock it up in the next couple of weeks.
We need to pass N.O. for the #3 seed.
We’ll get a home playoff game, then to S.F., not G.B.
" Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try again. Fail again. Fail better. "
Samuel Beckett
"There is no cause for concern" Jerry Jones
True
It’s something I’ve been thinking about. But I assumed we were just talking about the division. The #2 seed is even possible if SF slips in one of their divisional games and loses to Pittsburgh.
I know I’m getting way ahead of things but I’m just pointing out that it’s not out of the realm of possibility.
Bayless just said McNabb will be a Cowboy.
" Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try again. Fail again. Fail better. "
Samuel Beckett
"There is no cause for concern" Jerry Jones
I saw that, then ESPN scrolled at the bottom
a report by the Cowboys denying any interest in McNabb. Bayless says a lot of goofy things, much of it for attention.
"How 'Bout them Cowboys!"---Jimmy Johnson
"...and the Cowboys...STUN the Bills!"--ESPN MNF
Aw, Com On Man!
" Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try again. Fail again. Fail better. "
Samuel Beckett
"There is no cause for concern" Jerry Jones
Garrett denied interest in McNabb according to Pro Football Talk
"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 Dec 2, 2011 2:39 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
JG is working on a secret deal.
" Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try again. Fail again. Fail better. "
Samuel Beckett
"There is no cause for concern" Jerry Jones
I don't want Chunky Soup's poutyness and doughboy persona on the Cowboys sidelines.
He’s done. Finished. He’s fallen out of favor with 3 NFL teams since January 2010.
I’d rather roll the dice with McGee as the backup if Kitna’s hurt. Or I go and get Sage Rosenfels. But I want no part of Donovan McNabb.
"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 Dec 2, 2011 2:46 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
Yeah, I'd feel more confident in McGee. He should know the system
and isn’t horrible. I wish we had been able to claim Orton. I hope it doesn’t come to this though.
"How 'Bout them Cowboys!"---Jimmy Johnson
"...and the Cowboys...STUN the Bills!"--ESPN MNF
I'm in Denver and you really
don’t want Orton. The idea of a solid veteran backup I’ll agree with you on but McGee knows the O already and is serviceable and mobile. Orton is not an answer, even as a backup. All this talk about backups…how far do we think we can go with anyone other than Romo piloting this ship?
Invincibility lies in the defence; the possibility of victory in the attack.
~Sun Tzu
by CDMac24 on Dec 3, 2011 12:09 AM CST via iPhone app up reply actions
You're probably right
unfortunately, we haven’t seen McGee in a meaningful game, and we don’t know what the coaches see in practice. I thought Kitna was a great backup. I just hope Romo stays healthy because without piloting the ship, I don’t see us going far.
"How 'Bout them Cowboys!"---Jimmy Johnson
"...and the Cowboys...STUN the Bills!"--ESPN MNF
Vikings already claim Sage.
by The Loco Llama on Dec 2, 2011 4:58 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
Yeah, if they are denying interest, something is up.
Sure sign of it.
Formerly Pineywoods - different name, same cockeyed view of the world.
Jason Garrett - Lord of Order
Rob Ryan - Lord of Chaos
Bayless isn't smart enough to know McNabb is a west coast QB.
He doesn’t fit the Dallas O and is too dumb to learn it quickly.
Nobody cares about your effin fantasy team, keep it to yourself...........Lock n Load
It's really simple
Before we can talk about winning the NFC East or what kind of playoff run this team can go on, the 2011 Dallas Cowboys have to win this Sunday in their date with the Arizona Cardinals at 4:15 est/1:15pst at University of Phoenix Stadium. The Cardinals are an “awfully” good football team, and The Cowboys have to be ready for them.
The Cowboys need to stack good days on top of good days. Be great today, then tomorrow, and then Sunday on gameday. The players have to be both physically and mentally prepaired for this game. The coaches have to be great in desiging the game plan and in their play calling.
Lastly, The Cowboys have to play with Swagger. They are traveling to their house/state of horrors. The Cowboys have struggled in Arizona, and need to dominate this game in all 3 phases. Go out there and make a statement: THIS IS OUR TIME!
"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 Dec 2, 2011 2:32 PM CST via mobile reply actions 4 recs
question
this isn’t green why?
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 2, 2011 6:42 PM CST up reply actions
It should be green
"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 Dec 2, 2011 7:20 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
R E C !
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.
Thank you, JG.
" Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try again. Fail again. Fail better. "
Samuel Beckett
"There is no cause for concern" Jerry Jones
you're welcome
"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 Dec 2, 2011 2:47 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
I hope the ST show up this time.
I attended the Cards/Cowboys game in AZ back in ’08. We got there after the opening kick, which got returned for a TD. Hopefully no repeat performances this time.
Weak Minds
No splashes in free agency this offseason. Solid contributors for low price bargain shopping. Since last year, the biggest impact changes for the Boys has been JG and the mind-set he has instilled in this team, as well as Rob Ryan’s tenacity, running an exotic defense with studs and holes (hahaha studs and holes). I expect this to be a hard fought game, but I’m also expecting for the Cowboys to continue to play disciplined and JG to stick to the game plan. Pound Murray, but get a little more creative with Felix. Tony’s just being Tony. And that defense will be getting after Kolb; he still has the stench of an Eagle on him…
Not to be pessimistic but I dont’ see Dallas winning by more than 10.
Dallas 27
Arizona 16
That game destroyed our season in '08.
I wish we had just forfeited at the coin toss. We lost Romo for 3 games, McBriar for a long time, Felix Jones.
"How 'Bout them Cowboys!"---Jimmy Johnson
"...and the Cowboys...STUN the Bills!"--ESPN MNF
McNabb cleared, seems no one is interested at this time.
My bet is the Bears sign him, if anyone does.
Nobody cares about your effin fantasy team, keep it to yourself...........Lock n Load
Mike Martz system is even more complicated than ours
it would be this time in like never before McNabb learned it.
by Musiccitynorm on Dec 2, 2011 3:43 PM CST up reply actions
I'd say Houston if they hadn't just signed Delhomme.
I’m not sure how similar Kubiak’s system is to Shanahan’s or even if McNabb has/had a good grasp of Shanny’s system.
"A superhero in the flesh, even at my worst I'm the best."
He's a FA now, I think the contract is void.
A team can sign him for the mini.
Nobody cares about your effin fantasy team, keep it to yourself...........Lock n Load
He can only sign the league minimum
I believe. Since he already has a contract that the vikings are on the hook for.
by The Loco Llama on Dec 2, 2011 5:15 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
I meant no one was interested in him for his existing contract.
Which they would have been on the hook for if they claimed him off of waivers. Now, they can sign him on the cheap if they want to see what he’s got.
by Baked Potato Soup on Dec 2, 2011 6:16 PM CST up reply actions
don't like when we're playing the Cardinals.
few years ago it was Romo, McBriar and Felix spent (the latter two for the whole season), last year it was a simple defeat… no, i don’t like them.
and now hang me out to dry, but i am truly sorry Marion is not with us any longer. he did some remarkable things in Arizona, his last two games it was a 70-yard TD reception and a hard fought 22 yard TD run. we could use those, hope we’ll receive it from our current RBs.
Not going to hang you out to dry
But what MBIII did 3 years ago against a team is completely irrelevant to Sunday’s game. That would be like saying we should have been worried about Romo against the Bills because of his six turnovers against them in 2007.
I agree with everyone that the Cowboys should stay focused on this game (which I’m sure they are). However, I would not go as far as others and say the last two matchups vs. the Cardinals indicate that the Cowboys have a tough time against the Cardinals.
In 2008, they still had Kurt Warner and ended up in the Super Bowl. Last year, we did not have Romo and the team wasn’t playing for anything. Completely different situations and circumstances this time. Also, we all recognize this is a different team from last season.
Although the Cardinals can put up a fight and pull an upset, I still see a Cowboys victory.
Last year, Kitna just made some bone headed throws and got the Cowboys down early
and the missed extra point at the end caused an improbable loss. But yeah, MBIII is irrelevant in this game for the reasons you mentioned, on top of which, that was 3 years ago when he had a lot more burst.
"How 'Bout them Cowboys!"---Jimmy Johnson
"...and the Cowboys...STUN the Bills!"--ESPN MNF
Also not to be overlooked
is that a win and NY loss moves us up 2, but also a N.O. loss to Detroit moves us in a tie with N.O. for the #3 seed.
We want that seed because it puts us on a track to S.F. not G.B.
" Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try again. Fail again. Fail better. "
Samuel Beckett
"There is no cause for concern" Jerry Jones
IMO, the biggest obstacle
to a win Sunday is our 4 game streak. Garrett must convince the team of the URGENCY. No let up. No resting on past laurels.
" Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try again. Fail again. Fail better. "
Samuel Beckett
"There is no cause for concern" Jerry Jones
That's it
This team hasn’t shown the ability to play great except in brief stretches. They need to be more consistent. This will be a tough game and an excellent gauge of how good this team is.
I think the Giants will be the gauge
Arizona better look like a speed bump.
I sense we
are all a little hesitant to predict this team will win easily as we’ve seen their inconsistent play and it still spooks us. I, however, think that this will be a blowout. If it’s close I’ll take the win but at this point in the season we need to start flexing some muscle; I think the Cowboys will put it all together and resemble the playoff team we all so desperately want to see.
Invincibility lies in the defence; the possibility of victory in the attack.
~Sun Tzu
by CDMac24 on Dec 3, 2011 12:20 AM CST via iPhone app reply actions
Time to bail out our head coach.
Greetings from the Humungus, the Ruler of the Wasteland, the Ayatollah of Rock and Roll-A. I laugh at your puny plans.
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