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21 Things I Think I’m Thinking About Dallas Cowboys Type Things

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Random scattered thoughts that have crossed my mind over the last couple of days, as camp reports have slowed down since the teams' return to Arlington. Obviously, there is plenty of time for evidence to change my opinion, but I get to do the happy happy joy joy dance if any of them actually come to fruition. It's a win-win for me, I like those odds.

-- I think the Cowboys have a legitimate shot of winning 11 games this season. In fact, when looking at the schedule, I see a chance for a seven game winning streak through the middle of the season. Any guesses which games?

-- Dwayne Harris reminds me of a more solid Santana Moss. That's a good thing. Of course, I'm an eternal optimist during the preseason and he reminds others of Wane McGarity. That's a bad thing.

-- You want to know how to manage the new kickoff rules? Kick it so high that it lands at the 1 yard line and have everyone down there to tackle. I don't know jack about kicking, but that's possible, right?

-- Everyone seems to be getting complimented by the coaches when asked about them. I wonder which of those kudos are ones in which the coaches are just trying to drive up a players value... for trade or just out of good will for a soon to be parolee.

-- I know it's a staple of the Jason Garrett offense, but I don't have much confidence in either of the fullbacks on the roster. I think they may be good enough, but when I broke down that Felix Jones run and saw that a better block from Gronk would have been one of Felix's famous 60 yard TDs. You want to know another reason Felix had a down year? Cricket Anderson > rookie Chris Gronkowski. Let's see what the position does in 2011, but John Phillips may get more snaps then either of these guys.

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-- Can someone explain to me why Eagles fans are so obsessed with the Cowboys? They consistently make fun of an owner that's won 3 championships in 22 years, when their owner has won 0 in 17.  And by the way, you now have the longest tenured coach in the NFL and he has never won a Super Bowl either. Watch out fellas, I heard reality is smacking people lately.

-- Don't you find it funny how when you mention that the Eagles have never won a championship, how an Eagles fan acts like they won the argument because you had to ‘resort' to this? In the immortal words of Jason Segal from the 2011 comedy 'Bad Teacher'... "It's the only argument I need Shawn!"  Now they're doing the whole ‘Oh the national media can't stop talking about us!' routine. Don't you just want to pinch the baby's cheeks? They're so cute.

-- For some reason, DeMarco Murray and Bruce Carter are trending in different directions for me. I actually liked the Carter pick better, but I keep having this growing urge to see a Felix type in the game on every possession, and sometimes two at a time.

-- I think Jason Witten's production is coming down this season. While writing a previous story, research showed where his numbers were when Dallas had TO and Terry Glenn on the outside. Now it's Miles and Dez. I'd be surprised if he made it to 80 catches this year.

-- I still don't see how Martellus Bennett gets more than 2-3 targets a game in this offense.

-- I wish someone would ask Jerry Jones in an interview what the team's philosophy for kicker is at the moment.  Speaking of mythical Jerry Jones interview questions I can't fathom the local media not asking...

-- Why didn't he renegotiate deals or outright release big contract players during the Great Salary Purge of 2010? How do you have an uncapped year and be in dead money hell two years later?

-- Is it really possible that Costa earns the starting center job in 2011? For those of us that are lukewarm or worse on Gurode, it is exciting to see the kid's progress. Maybe he gets the starting LG spot like O.C.C. supposed... Did I mention he's from Maryland? Go Terps!

-- Igor Olshansky probably is playing for his Cowboys career Sunday night against his old club, the San Diego Chargers.

-- Not saying that he doesn't deserve it, he obviously does, but if Larry Allen gets in the ROH the same year as Drew Pearson, Jerry Jones wants someone from his watch included.

-- All of the mainstream writers have taken the escalation of Kenyon Coleman to the first team as a sign that he will be the starter instead of Igor. However, I still think that Jason Hatcher is the man that will get the most d-line reps after Ratliff and Spears.

-- I need to see more from Sean Lee. It was only one preseason game, and he was around the ball a lot, but his tackling technique scared me a little bit. As I said in a previous article. Second-round picks that supposedly have first round talent must be big contributors in year 2.

-- Miles Austin and Dez Bryant are the best 1-2 punch at receiver in the league, threat wise. Barring injury, I have a feeling it will be stat wise as well by week 17.

-- Orlando Scandrick and Alan Ball are a lot better than people think at cornerback. No, you didn't misread that, I said Alan Ball.

-- I keep reading Tashard Choice's tweets and just have a feeling he is going to run amok when he gets back on the field later this week.

-- I'm taking applications for my new pet cat. Before we got going in training camp, I was a Teddy Williams fan. D'oh! Don't worry, OCC's pet cats are dropping like flies too.  So my nominees for the rest of camp are Dwayne Harris (obviously), Phillip Tanner, and Orie Lemon.... And the winner is, Phillip Tanner!

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Good stuff

ever since the Nnamdi signing eagle fans have seemed A LOT more trollish too…

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by Rat-Pack on Aug 16, 2011 12:13 PM CDT reply actions  

I was 50/50 on Nnamdi

I wanted him but not at what he was going to cost

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by Antonio S on Aug 16, 2011 12:17 PM CDT up reply actions  

I was at a take him/leave him stand point

If we got him, i’d be excited to get a big player…the shiney things technique.

I wasn’t sad in the least bit that we didn’t.

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by markdamack on Aug 16, 2011 1:00 PM CDT up reply actions  

Agreed

I didn’t want Nmandi for what he would cost, especially since safety was a more dire concern.

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by ScottB1985 on Aug 16, 2011 2:28 PM CDT up reply actions  

I didnt want him all offseason, until that Friday

just an odd turn of events, I bet it would make a good TV movie/book

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by Archie Barberio on Aug 16, 2011 2:30 PM CDT up reply actions  

It's funny to me...

that he actually probably would have walked in to less hype – had he signed with Dallas…

by lexicondevil on Aug 16, 2011 4:29 PM CDT up reply actions  

KD

you should have use a HUGE cheerleader pic and put it all the way at the bottom haha

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by Antonio S on Aug 16, 2011 12:18 PM CDT reply actions  

Dwayne Harris is crayton at best to me.

 I didn’t see the “speed” that everyone was talking about. Yes it was a long run but he didn’t pull away from anyone with any semblance of speed. That being said however, being Crayton like is enough for me to want him to play the slot on our team.

Go Cowboys…. Oh poor eagles, why does espn have to always talk about your team, that’s so tough. I’m so glad we’ve never had to deal with such a distraction. “Welcome to the big leagues”.

2010 “Dallas Cowboys are one of the most talented teams in the league”ESPN… finished 6-10
2011 “The Philadelphia Eagles are one of the most talented teams in the league” ESPN….. Finished?

Everyday I feel a little better about the way this team is being run.

by Feeling Blue & Silver on Aug 16, 2011 12:18 PM CDT reply actions  

"Crayton at best"

is very very good, considering we have two of the top WRs in the game. We dont need DHarris to make plays, but be a solid possession guy we can look to on 3rd down and over the middle.

For a 6th rounder, a “Patrick Crayton” type receiver is something I would love to have…

by DonMoosavi on Aug 16, 2011 12:23 PM CDT up reply actions  

ok shoot me, I only read the headline of your post

I got all excited and jumped the gun, then i read that you pretty much agree with me

Sorry! haha

by DonMoosavi on Aug 16, 2011 12:30 PM CDT up reply actions  

no problem... apparently you werent the only one..

See replies below. :)

Everyday I feel a little better about the way this team is being run.

by Feeling Blue & Silver on Aug 16, 2011 5:50 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions  

Dwayne Harris

I don’t think many people think he has “speed” but more a quickness. As soon as he gets the ball he is gone, like a gun being shot off. I still believe he is pretty fast, but it is his quickness that gets me all excited.

by Static on Aug 16, 2011 12:39 PM CDT up reply actions  

He is a playmaker. Breaks tackles like a rb. Not overly fast but gets to his spots. Welker isn’t that fast but he can start and stop like a champ. Same for Harris…

by Mac_Eleven on Aug 16, 2011 1:31 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions  

Welker is a great comparison.

I think Romo would love having that kind of possession receiver.

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by Tom Ryle on Aug 16, 2011 4:27 PM CDT up reply actions  

but he doesnt have Welker

Welker still plays for the Patriots.

Everyday I feel a little better about the way this team is being run.

by Feeling Blue & Silver on Aug 16, 2011 6:11 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions  

Boldin maybe?

A lot to ask for, but he looks strong. Might as well reach for the moon while I can eh?

by GoodBull on Aug 16, 2011 7:11 PM CDT up reply actions  

Crayton is a tremendous 3 receiver, so whats your point??

That Harris is the real deal?? I thought as much after we drafted the kid.

In Romo we Trust

by Terry on Aug 16, 2011 1:53 PM CDT up reply actions  

i agree that Crayton is a "good" 3 receiver....

“Tremendous” is ABSOLUTELY overstating what he is. Welker is a Tremendous 3 receiver which is also why its bothering me that I’m hearing Welker comparisons, with Harris. I don’t see how that connection was made after that one preseason game against the third string. Welker’s stop and go ability is in the top tier of the league if not the top(as far as receivers go), Harris…. Um no. We’ll see

Listen I like Crayton as our slot receiver and would gladly take that if Harris amounted to anything close. But he isn’t even Crayton yet.

Everyday I feel a little better about the way this team is being run.

by Feeling Blue & Silver on Aug 16, 2011 6:00 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions  

Now.

In Miami was a three and caught one hundred balls. Either way when people say “3 receiver” they usually mean slot but that isn’t what you said so I shouldn’t attribute that to you. But the welker comparisons prove my point about what people think.

Everyday I feel a little better about the way this team is being run.

by Feeling Blue & Silver on Aug 16, 2011 8:53 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions  

I'll add to that

2008 “Dallas Cowboys are coming off 13-3 and returning 11 pro bowlers (double check the number).” We go 9-7 and miss the playoffs, losing the final game 44-6.

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by ScottB1985 on Aug 16, 2011 2:30 PM CDT up reply actions  

Great observations KD

When are we going to see what Murray can do? 80 catches for Whitten is still pretty good. Tanner is my pet cat too, but I’m not sure how they’ll go with FB/H back. Can’t wait to see the final roster cuts and if they pick up any Vets after the cuts.

Wish you were here

by pfloyd1 on Aug 16, 2011 12:20 PM CDT reply actions  

Igor playing for his Cowboys Life

And I pray he fails. I don’t care if it’s Coleman or Hatcher just replace the dancing idiot PLEASE. I’m big on Lee and I think the wrapping up will come as camp carries on. Murray n Felix on da field the same time is a sweet vision. And 100 % on Dez n Miles they are an awesome duo. Good read

by Bermystar on Aug 16, 2011 12:22 PM CDT via mobile reply actions  

Igor= WKG

I can deal with WKGness if you’re at last a capable player… but, no. JHatcher is my boy now to take over that spot

by DonMoosavi on Aug 16, 2011 12:31 PM CDT up reply actions  

LOL

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by Archie Barberio on Aug 16, 2011 2:31 PM CDT up reply actions  

San Diego game has been moved to Sunday night

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by Antonio S on Aug 16, 2011 12:25 PM CDT reply actions  

KD, you had me till you said Go Terps!

You must know that will always be a black eye to me. Having said that, I have often thought a lot of the same things. I go from 11 wins to 7 wins in a spand of about 5 minutes. My pet cat is on the Oline. Bill Nagy. And not just because Houck put him with the 1st unit. I liked him the day we drafted him. The only reason he didn’t start for the badgers is because of his scooter (hehe) accident. Blue collar nose to the grind stone kind of guys. I’ve had a pretty good track record with pet cats in recent years. I loved Victor Butler and I think this is his year. I loved Danny Amendola and he is doing well with the rams and McCann did well last year on special teams.

Oh one more thing KD………..GO HEELS!

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 Aug 16, 2011 12:35 PM CDT reply actions  

::clears throat::

GOOOOOOO TERPS! LOL

Randy Edsall vs Everett Whithers ha! Just doesn’t have the same ring as The Fridge vs Butch Davis… Times are a changing.

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by KD Drummond on Aug 17, 2011 8:44 AM CDT up reply actions  

today's episode of simple answers
Why didn’t he renegotiate deals or outright release big contract players during the Great Salary Purge of 2010? How do you have an uncapped year and be in dead money hell two years later?

you don’t purge the roster when you think you’re winning a Super Bowl.

by Fan in Thick and Thin on Aug 16, 2011 12:37 PM CDT reply actions  

About the time you're 1-7

You realize “Hey, this Superbowl thing ain’t gonna work out for me.”

by Nickthegrip on Aug 16, 2011 1:02 PM CDT up reply actions  

But you still hold off putting your QB on the injury list

because you still think that maybe, just maybe, we can still make it.

by One.Cool.Customer on Aug 16, 2011 1:04 PM CDT up reply actions  

And when you don't and the delusionary mirage collapses,

in picking up the pieces of your shattered dreams you finally find the strength to make the changes your hubris forestalled.

Cry 'Havoc!'

by tanstaafl on Aug 17, 2011 12:24 AM CDT up reply actions  

Yeah, I mean...if you release Davis, Colombo, Barber and Williams last year

Who are you really left with?

I’m not big on the “Felix is injury Prone” bandwagon, I think it was bad luck…however, if he did get hurt…then what?

Williams didn’t do squat, but he’s gone…dez get’s hurt…then what?

Who replaces Colombo and Davis last year?

You never….everrrrrr…give up the season. 1-7 or otherwise

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by markdamack on Aug 16, 2011 1:04 PM CDT up reply actions  

Give up the season? No.

But understand that you aren’t going to make the playoffs, start using younger players to test their skill set, and do what you can to minimize salary cap ramifications for the future? Yes, those things you do. It’s responsible management..

by Nickthegrip on Aug 16, 2011 1:08 PM CDT up reply actions  

That's giving up the season.

If you don’t play, who you think are the best players.

You’re giving up.

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by markdamack on Aug 16, 2011 1:09 PM CDT up reply actions  

Maybe what you said is strategic.

But if you’re on the Roster 8 games in, aren’t you basically getting your salary for that season already?

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by markdamack on Aug 16, 2011 1:16 PM CDT up reply actions  

You are

And I’m no capologist, but I believe (could be wrong here) that the money from last years cap reacted differently for this year if the player was cut last year. I think that last year was an exception to the cap rule – maybe someone can step in here and say if I’m correct?

What you call giving up I refer to as preparing for the future. Wade was steadfast in not playing the kids. Garrett does not appear to be that way this year, but stayed with the same lineup during his 5-3 campaign, which I didn’t understand.

I get wanting to win every game, that’s why they’re played. I think you can do that while trying out Sam Young instead of a one-legged Mark Columbo. I’m not suggesting they should have tanked – I wasn’t a fan of the “lose to drive higher in the draft” philosophy. I just think that the coaches could have made some tweaks to the roster to make the team better in future, both in a cap sense and competitively as well.

by Nickthegrip on Aug 16, 2011 2:00 PM CDT up reply actions  

One of the worst things that happened in sports, in my opinion...

Was a couple years back when Pat Riley just stopped showing up to Miami Heat games half way threw the season.

You are tanking. You take away from the spirit of the sport when you do things like that.

Maybe the last two or three games, maybe. Halfway through the season…no. At the begining of the season with no viable backups at all…not at all.

That’s obviously just my opinion, and if we did that it wouldn’t be near as bad as what The Heat did that year. I just don’t think you do that coming off of a playoff season

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by markdamack on Aug 16, 2011 1:13 PM CDT up reply actions  

Nick, mark, you both realize...

… the Cowboys hadn’t lost the playoff shot till late night Sunday December 12, 2010 (Week 14), correct? As crappy as the season was, we weren’t out of it till that late.

Subsequent to which they continued to play-to-win. Something I think every Cowboys fan should be proud of, even those that advocated losing to secure a higher draft slot.

Cry 'Havoc!'

by tanstaafl on Aug 17, 2011 12:41 AM CDT up reply actions  

My first FanPosts were

I Did the Math.

I updated scenarios and outcomes each week that showed how the Cowboys continued to have a mathematic shot at the playoffs. It was viable as long as the Cowboys could win out and finish 8-8. That ninth loss finished the math. Tan, I believe you are right about it being week 14.

And, as Green Bay proved, once you’re in – even as the #6 seed – anything can happen.

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by hookerhome on Aug 18, 2011 1:10 AM CDT up reply actions  

I know Sean Lee missed some tackles in game 1,

but I remember his games last year, especially the one against Indy and I don’t remember him having a “wrap-up” problem. What are your thoughts on this fixing itself?

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by NYHorn on Aug 16, 2011 12:38 PM CDT reply actions  

From what I've watched last year

He doesn’t seem to have a problem with tackling, he wraps well. Denver was just an odd game for him

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by SportsDrunk on Aug 16, 2011 2:18 PM CDT up reply actions  

I agree

he was a great tackler at Penn State so that doesn’t concern me

honestly, I think he was just nervous, had some jitters
he plays at such a fast level too he just had to calm down a little I think

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by Archie Barberio on Aug 16, 2011 2:26 PM CDT up reply actions  

+1

"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

by dave33 on Aug 16, 2011 3:20 PM CDT up reply actions  

It also doesn't help

When you have one of your own teammates in your way. Especially when that teammate is 315 pounds.

by aubatron2011 on Aug 16, 2011 3:14 PM CDT up reply actions  

lol true

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by Archie Barberio on Aug 16, 2011 3:43 PM CDT up reply actions  

Please...

say your winning streak includes New England. Here in Boston the Pats fans are insufferable.

by thedrizzl on Aug 16, 2011 12:43 PM CDT reply actions  

Dear God I hear that.

I’m in CT, WEEI is ridiculous, consistently praising Saint Brady and his minions.

by Nickthegrip on Aug 16, 2011 1:03 PM CDT up reply actions  

I'm not even in New England

But if I have to hear old military friends say “Are we the best sports area in the country or what” one more time, I’ll puke.

I hate the Celtics, The Pats, The Red Sox, the Bruins…all of them…just because of those people.

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by markdamack on Aug 16, 2011 1:06 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yea u sssooo right

I just got back from Medford, MA and heading to R.I in about 3 wks. Pats fans r annoying!

by Bermystar on Aug 16, 2011 1:19 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions  

Funny

there wasn’t anything called a New England Patriot fan before 2001. Now they are like cockroaches.

by Road Warrior on Aug 16, 2011 1:41 PM CDT up reply actions   1 recs

I know some guys

That have had season tickets for 20 years. They hate the “new breed” fans as they call them. They’ll jump off as soon as Tom Terrific retires.

by Nickthegrip on Aug 16, 2011 2:02 PM CDT up reply actions  

Before 2000 I never seen a Patriot fan in Texas

Now that they have 3 Super Bowls, they are all over the place. Roaches are exactly what they are. I asked a co-worker, who was an alleged fan, who Steve Grogan was and he asked me “is he on the team and what position does he play???”…. They are a joke

by dcsince77 on Aug 16, 2011 2:22 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions  

I got to wonder

How many of these beagles fans even know who Jaws was?

by nospinzonefactor on Aug 16, 2011 2:34 PM CDT up reply actions  

Well, some of them are rather young, I'm sure.

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by Tom Ryle on Aug 16, 2011 4:29 PM CDT up reply actions  

Reminds me of Saints fans

in Louisiana they existed before 2009 but were scattered. Now they are insufferable, and many actually admit that they just bought their first Saints shirt or just recently got into it. At least this year when they yell “Who sey dey gonna beat dem Saints?,” I can yell “The 7-9 Seahawks sey dey gonna beat dem Saints.”

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by ScottB1985 on Aug 16, 2011 2:36 PM CDT up reply actions  

A Cowboys fan talkin smack about the Saints is laughable.

Seriously they have won a superbowl in recent memory. Dallas has 1 playoff win in 15 years. 1. Uno. One.

Jerry is the end all in Dallas.

by football mensa on Aug 16, 2011 6:00 PM CDT up reply actions  

Grogan to Francis!

I liked the Patriots back then.

by Plano on Aug 16, 2011 7:02 PM CDT up reply actions  

Great stuff

I think I think the same thing about some things you think!

Yeah, I forsee hatcher Ratliff and Spears winning the most DLine reps this season.

Love what you wrote abotu the Eagles.

As for the great salary cap purge…seeing SB or Bust in your own stadium can certainly blind a man who thinks he knows more than he does.

I also was shocked with how often Sean Lee was in a great position but missed the tackle. Hopefully it was just a nerves, first preseason game, reps with first team adrenaline…but he does have to have a big year this year.

I saw a lot more from Dwayne Harris than from Ogletree during Week 1. It will prove to be a serious camp battle I think.

Anyway, great stuff.

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by Kegbearer on Aug 16, 2011 12:46 PM CDT reply actions  

I see Witten getting 80+

Teams are going to initially put double coverage on Witten and either Dez or Miles. Whoever doesn’t have double coverage is going to tear the other team up and the coverage will switch and the cycle will continue. Witten is used to the double team and yet he still gets huge production, so when they decide to take double coverage off of him and try to cover Miles and Dez and maybe even stack the box against Felix/Murray, expect even crazier numbers from Witten.

We have a legitimate #1 & 2 WR (Or 1a & 1b) starting on the field and it will cause massive headaches for every other team. I can’t freaking wait.

by Static on Aug 16, 2011 12:48 PM CDT reply actions  

Also

I think we will have a bunch more passes being thrown this year. Lots of option plays where they do hot reads of who has mismatches and what not.

My pet cat is Orie Lemon!

by Static on Aug 16, 2011 12:50 PM CDT up reply actions  

I know 3 games Witten will get his targets.....

Opening night and both Philly games. Aways puts up at least one great game vs. Giants. I can see him beating that number.

by Road Warrior on Aug 16, 2011 1:42 PM CDT up reply actions  

Cowboys recievers are a nightmare for the other teams

The beagles might have got Asomugha, but last time I checked he can only cover one receiver at a time. Pick your poison, Miles, Dez or Whitten. When I saw Whitten get his helmet taken off and run for 30 more yards, I knew that man is a warrior.

by nospinzonefactor on Aug 16, 2011 2:40 PM CDT up reply actions  

Not to mention Miles toasted Asomugha in 2009

7 receptions for 145 yards and a TD. I know Aso is a good CB, but it seems like we have the weapons to make him look bad or at least average.

by Static on Aug 16, 2011 3:18 PM CDT up reply actions  

Nnamdi will get exposed this year

He is not with the Raiders anymore. Teams didnt throw at him because of the garbage that was around him. The NFC east is totally different from the AFC west. He will be up against some ballers like Austin, Dez, and Nicks. He better be ready..

by dcsince77 on Aug 16, 2011 4:27 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions  

Not to be a pest, but it's Witten.

When I see “Whitten” I just cringe.

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by Tom Ryle on Aug 16, 2011 4:31 PM CDT up reply actions  

Asante is a top tier CB too

I think DRC is a pretty good CB too but we have elite wideouts who are gonna get their victories too

by somebodyquiet on Aug 16, 2011 5:36 PM CDT up reply actions  

vs. Eagles

i would abuse their linebackers and safeties. The safeties have talent but young, the linebackers are suspect…Witten, Bennett, Felix should have good receiving days. Then Asante will bite trying for a pick, get fooled and burned for TD by Miles, maybe Dez too.

Should be fun matchups vs. the Eagles

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by Kegbearer on Aug 16, 2011 5:38 PM CDT up reply actions  

i don't

he’s gonna be in the 60-70 range, but i think his average per reception will increase

by ratware on Aug 16, 2011 3:06 PM CDT up reply actions  

on this

You want to know how to manage the new kickoff rules? Kick it so high that it lands at the 1 yard line and have everyone down there to tackle. I don’t know jack about kicking, but that’s possible, right?

I agree but how does it increase player safety, also why not eliminate the kneel down and make them run it out from the endzone? again does n`t help player safety but would be exciting…through the endzone and the other team gets it at the 10 so you know they wont want it going out the back.

by ziggy19 on Aug 16, 2011 12:50 PM CDT reply actions  

This idea doesn't seem all that clever

I’d think that if it were easy to do everyone would be.

by Kevin Templar on Aug 16, 2011 3:42 PM CDT up reply actions  

Eagle fans are jealous of the Cowboys and should be.

Dallas 5 SBs trophies
Philly 0 SBs trophies
LMFAO

Lock n Load

by DIRE WOLF on Aug 16, 2011 12:51 PM CDT reply actions  

they are quick to remind us they do

have championships in their history prior to the SuperBowl…1894 and 1902 I believe.

by ziggy19 on Aug 16, 2011 12:53 PM CDT up reply actions  

Next they'll be telling us they won the war of 1812 too.

Andy's Kolb was really bad so Andy hatched a plan, when his Kolb said play me now, Andy shouted no and ran. Andy tricked his mean old Kolb and traded him to the Cardinals, The Cardinals didn't know Kolb sucked, because Andy never told them

by NYHorn on Aug 16, 2011 12:54 PM CDT up reply actions  

Thet won a NFL championship in 1960.

Ike was in office, there were about 12 teams in the league and Cowboys were a 1st year expansion team. The AFL started and most of the bloggers on BGN weren’t born yet.

Lock n Load

by DIRE WOLF on Aug 16, 2011 1:12 PM CDT up reply actions  

My voice lowers 2 octaves when the Cowboy Cheerleaders drop down into splits like that.

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 Aug 16, 2011 12:55 PM CDT reply actions  

Same show different voice.............

Mine is the Homer voice. “mmmm….splits”

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 Aug 16, 2011 2:13 PM CDT up reply actions  

I agree

i think Alan Ball is a decent corner bad safety

by Trueblue122 on Aug 16, 2011 12:56 PM CDT reply actions  

Lol I know this has nothing to do with the thread or the Cowboys, but this made me laugh hard
That said, Carter has a way to go as an analyst. Asked last Friday by ESPN’s Mike Greenberg and Mike Golic to present a list of the top receivers in the game today, Carter had one notable omission. He named Andre Johnson(notes), Larry Fitzgerald(notes), Greg Jennings(notes), Reggie Wayne(notes), DeSean Jackson(notes) and Roddy White(notes). He didn’t name Calvin Johnson(notes) of the Detroit Lions, and when Greenberg and Golic questioned him about it, he downgraded Johnson for reasons that seemed obscure at best.

    “Calvin Johnson, he’s very, very good at Madden and Tecmo Bowl or whatever they’re playing now. But on film, when I watch film, and I break down the film, he’s not to the point of these guys yet. That doesn’t mean he can’t play. He just not there yet … We’re trying to determine greatness and impact on the NFL game. Calvin Johnson, you don’t have to double-team him to take him out of the game. Now, I made eight Pro Bowls. I made it with five different quarterbacks. They weren’t always great. So I don’t want to hear the excuse that I’m not playing with a great quarterback.”

Chris Carter, one of the worst ex-players in the media. This idiot never has anything good to say.

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by SportsDrunk on Aug 16, 2011 1:00 PM CDT reply actions  

he has a lot of company

Warren Sapp: DeMarcus Ware could n`t lead a pack of ants to a picnic.

But then Ware pissed me off by feeling he had to talk to Sapp about it…why give a crap about that turd.

by ziggy19 on Aug 16, 2011 1:05 PM CDT up reply actions  

Jamie Dukes

Annoys the hell out of me. Sapp at least was a fantastic player and can back up some of his talk… Dukes just goes out and hypes up the flavor of the day and drags down whoever isnt.

The Dallas Cowboys are often on his hit-list.

It’s actually pretty hilarious, because I was joking when I mentioned this a few weeks ago… but it seems WEEKLY, WEEKLY on NFLN that Sapp and Dukes discuss the cowboys leadership. Seriously.

by DonMoosavi on Aug 16, 2011 1:19 PM CDT up reply actions  

lol

It’s like a fill-in topic.

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by SportsDrunk on Aug 16, 2011 1:21 PM CDT up reply actions  

As always..........

the cowboys move the needle. Thats why BSPN and NFLN are always talking about them whether they suck or not. And the explayers on the shows hate it. And yes, im looking at you Marshall Faulk. And you Mr. Sapp. Atleast Sapp comes out and says he hates the Cowboys. But he does make me laugh when he says one of the reasons Romo cant be a leader is because he is from Eastern Illinois

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 Aug 16, 2011 2:17 PM CDT up reply actions  

oh I got at Jamie Dukes the other night

besides making fun of him for calling Ray Lewis….Sugar ( a little fruity imo), I asked him this

Jaime please enlighten us dumb fans on how bad Doug Free is going to suck again

his answer? he will improve

lol

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by Archie Barberio on Aug 16, 2011 1:25 PM CDT up reply actions  

LMFAO

What a hater.

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by SportsDrunk on Aug 16, 2011 1:29 PM CDT up reply actions  

it was funny

because 2 years ago he said Doug Free was awful and was quote “A liability at left tackle”

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by Archie Barberio on Aug 16, 2011 1:31 PM CDT up reply actions  

I remember that too........

all preseason last year he was talking about how he just couldn’t understand why the cowboys would let Flozell go and depend on a 4th round pick

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 Aug 16, 2011 2:18 PM CDT up reply actions  

i know

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by Archie Barberio on Aug 16, 2011 2:20 PM CDT up reply actions  

you can still be a leader without being a loud mouth jackass like Sapp

He is Cowboy hater #2 behind Faulk on the NFL network…

by dcsince77 on Aug 16, 2011 2:26 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions  

warren sapp is full of envy

he know the legend of Ware will be greater than the legend of Sapp and that

by ratware on Aug 16, 2011 3:10 PM CDT up reply actions  

I would like to know

who these mythical CB’s were that managed to “take Megatron out of the game one on one”…..

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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by I am Ironman!!! on Aug 16, 2011 1:07 PM CDT up reply actions  

I aint ever seen it.

Then the audacity to compare the QB;s he’s played with to the QB’s Johnson has played with

You aint been around in awhile, maybe you haven't heard........I don't shine shoes no more

by markdamack on Aug 16, 2011 1:08 PM CDT up reply actions  

I had Megatron on my fantasy team last year

he was pretty good stat wise

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by Archie Barberio on Aug 16, 2011 2:32 PM CDT up reply actions  

I love Megatron

One of the greatest players and dudes in this league.

I’m full of mad crushes on other team’s players. Megatron, Bradford, Willis, Maurkice, Timmons. Too bad we can’t have them all. lol

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by SportsDrunk on Aug 16, 2011 2:51 PM CDT up reply actions  

my only crush on another player from a different team that i have is

Suh. I just love the passion that guy plays with. He wants to hurt the guy with the ball.

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 Aug 16, 2011 2:52 PM CDT up reply actions  

Jamaal Charles son, thats my dude

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by Archie Barberio on Aug 16, 2011 3:44 PM CDT up reply actions  

DeSean Jackson isn't even

the best receiver on his team. What film was Carter watching? (Idiot.)

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by LDVFootball on Aug 16, 2011 2:31 PM CDT up reply actions  

Loving IT!!!

Im sorry, but I havent even read the article yet.. Im LOVING the cheerleader pics that both OCC and KD have used today… REC’d!!!!!!!

by AmericasTeamm on Aug 16, 2011 1:06 PM CDT reply actions  

Utilizing the Kickoff rule

KD I think what you said was brilliant and Should become the strategy for our kickers!

Most people think, just kick it out of the endzone and let’s start play at the 20, but I think a smart team will try to drop it as close to the 1 as possible and bunch the special teams guys on the ball carrier. With the ball, and the defenders, 5 yards closer that means the kicker can kick it higher giving more time to his teammates -who are already 5 yards closer.
Sounds like the smart teams should/will try that because of those 2 advantages brought about by the new rules.

by LiveNDieBlue on Aug 16, 2011 1:11 PM CDT reply actions  

Yep

I recall at least twice in the preseason game that the Cowboys actually made tackles behind the 20 on KO’s. Since it was Bailey I assume they were just short and we had good protection anyway, but if Buehler (who apparently hurt his hip today or is soar and missing practice) used to get them out of the endzone, trying to give more hangtime should be possible and allow a good kick coverage team to take advantage of returners itching to get a return.

Shout out to Coach D…good showing by ST the first game.

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by Kegbearer on Aug 16, 2011 5:31 PM CDT up reply actions  

oh, how do you post a picture?

I tried that earlier in the day (felt like we had forgotten the Yang because of all the football Yin) and could not get copy-paste to work and when I clicked on the picture Icon it did not upload a picture only the website the picture was on.

by LiveNDieBlue on Aug 16, 2011 1:13 PM CDT reply actions  

to post a picture

(I only recently figured this out myself)

once you have found a pic that you want, right click on it.

IT should bring up a list of actions…I always select “Copy Image URL”

In the section underneath the subject line click the Image Icon(it is the last one, picture of a tree)

that will bring up a window , simply Ctrl-V(Paste) the copied URL there..

Voila! (I recommend using the Preveiw button to make sure that the Image copied right)

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

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by I am Ironman!!! on Aug 16, 2011 1:33 PM CDT up reply actions  

Hey, it worked!

So I figured this morning I would post a little eye candy to balance out all the Yin of Summer PreSeason stuff.

And as Parcell’s would say, “that’s why you lift all them weights.” .-) —that’s a wink

by LiveNDieBlue on Aug 16, 2011 4:02 PM CDT up reply actions   2 recs

I bet she does her keigels….

check out my bands nanoSMASH and Day vs Night

by AustonianAggie on Aug 16, 2011 5:22 PM CDT up reply actions  

that gets a rec from me!!!

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

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by I am Ironman!!! on Aug 16, 2011 7:03 PM CDT up reply actions  

I agree with you re kickoffs.

I think the howling about the ending of kick returns is overstated. It has only been one week of preseason. And there was even a kick return TD in the SD game.

but I think what you said is exactly what will happen. Kicking a TB out of the end zone is basically a neutral play, no advantage either way. At least you’re not giving them an advantage. But good teams are looking to gain an advantage. The way you do that is to perfect the high, hanging kick that lands at the 1 yard line and forces them to return it, while you’ve got your coverage guys down the field and in their face already.

It changes the tactics, but there are still tactics. There is still value to kickoff specialists, but it is more about hang time and placement than strength and distance. (Buehler is actually better than Bailey at hang time and placement as well, so maybe he still has value here, I don’t know, especially since Bailey is now struggling on FGs — maybe this Forbath guy is good at both!). And there is still value to kickoff coverage guys. A team that can consistently force opponents to start around their own 10-15 yard line have a big advantage over teams that just kick touchbacks every time because they can.

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by scottmaui on Aug 16, 2011 1:14 PM CDT reply actions  

I agree with you!

When teams start deep in their own territory they come out conservatively and it is my opinion that they tend to continue that way for longer in their drive.

And KD how come whenever there is a picture and it says to click for more photos there are never more photos of the subject matter? And in this instance there are a dozen photos of eagles and only one of any Cowboys (annnnnd no cheerleaders, cause speaking like Archer-the comic guy I would be into pictures of eagle cheerleaders)

by LiveNDieBlue on Aug 16, 2011 1:20 PM CDT reply actions  

what the heck is goings on here!?!?!?!

I just clicked as well. I think we’ve been hacked, and I’m blaming Andrew Sharp.

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by KD Drummond on Aug 16, 2011 1:25 PM CDT up reply actions  

The 'Anonymous' hackers are pretty active these days...

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by Kegbearer on Aug 16, 2011 5:32 PM CDT up reply actions  

I had major problems this am as well.

Every time I tried to log in it booted me to the SB Nation home page, I would click go to BTB an it would log me out. I tried 2 different browsers, Chrome and IE.

by Rena on Aug 16, 2011 7:12 PM CDT up reply actions  

Miles & Dez..

I really hope both can stay healthy this year. Maybe we will finaly get to see what a 1a & 1b reciever set looks like.. This never came to fruition when Roy W was here..

Any word on DeMarco M and his progression to get into football shape/on the field?

by AmericasTeamm on Aug 16, 2011 1:28 PM CDT reply actions  

if Chris Ogbonnaya gets cut, we should sign him

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by Archie Barberio on Aug 16, 2011 1:30 PM CDT reply actions  

LOL

sugarpuss at 1:18

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by Archie Barberio on Aug 16, 2011 2:23 PM CDT up reply actions  

Please be joking…he only averaged 2.2 yards a carry against scrubs. System made him look decent…

by Mac_Eleven on Aug 16, 2011 1:41 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions  

he looked good last night against some 1's and 2's

he also doubles at FB

just saying we need a short yardage runner and they looked at LeRon McClain, this kid is very similar style

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by Archie Barberio on Aug 16, 2011 2:21 PM CDT up reply actions  

I thought McClain would have been a nice pickup

If we could convince him to be HBack in a cool role and not worry about being a RB. Blocking, check, rushing short yardage FB, check, not the greatest receiver, but certainly reliable.

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by Kegbearer on Aug 16, 2011 5:34 PM CDT up reply actions  

yeah I wanted that too

but this Obagannya kid could be the same thing

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by Archie Barberio on Aug 16, 2011 6:41 PM CDT up reply actions  

they are watching the waiver wire too

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by Archie Barberio on Aug 16, 2011 2:29 PM CDT up reply actions  

for Mario Williams & Jonathan Joseph?

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 Aug 16, 2011 2:50 PM CDT up reply actions  

mmmm yeah I wish

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

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by I am Ironman!!! on Aug 16, 2011 7:04 PM CDT up reply actions  

wow, they must be related some how you know

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by Archie Barberio on Aug 16, 2011 2:24 PM CDT up reply actions  

The Big Robowski abides.

Jason Garrett - Lord of Order
Rob Ryan - Lord of Chaos

by Tom Ryle on Aug 16, 2011 4:35 PM CDT up reply actions  

HAHA

Great sig…Tom, by the way, always a fan of Doctor Fate

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by Kegbearer on Aug 16, 2011 5:36 PM CDT up reply actions  

Rob Ryan = Argyle Wallace

Uncle Argyle taught young William how to speak and read and write Latin and French, and how to handle a sword. Rob Ryan is teaching his young defensive players how to understand his scheme, and use proper technique.

William Wallace ends up sacking the town of York. Rob Ryan’s defense will end up sacking the QBs from the teams of New York!

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by scottmaui on Aug 16, 2011 6:34 PM CDT up reply actions  

FREEDOM!!!!!!

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

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by I am Ironman!!! on Aug 16, 2011 7:05 PM CDT up reply actions  

Rob our defense was terrible last season.

That’s something we shall have to remedy then.

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by Kegbearer on Aug 16, 2011 7:58 PM CDT up reply actions  

I'm a little worried about the young guns at ILB

I’m positive Sean Lee can turn it around and pay huge dividends this year, but I’m really weary about Bruce Carter. He’s the one that really looks like Barbie 2.0.

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by SportsDrunk on Aug 16, 2011 2:09 PM CDT reply actions  

LOL he hasn't even played yet so how is he barbie?

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by Archie Barberio on Aug 16, 2011 2:24 PM CDT up reply actions  

From his college days

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by SportsDrunk on Aug 16, 2011 2:25 PM CDT up reply actions  

Now that is COMPLETELY wrong.

Not even close. I watched him for 4 years and you couldnt be further from the truth.

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 Aug 16, 2011 2:27 PM CDT up reply actions  

I can see how you say that considering he has yet to get on the field

but I promise you will not make that comparison when he does get healthy. I am a little biased because he is a Tarheel but this dude can flat out play. He really and truly is a freak with his size and speed not to mention that he’s a straight up footballer. Dude makes plays on defense and st

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 Aug 16, 2011 2:26 PM CDT up reply actions  

listen to this guy here

remember I wrote a fanshot saying “Bruce Carter tears ACL, maybe a good value in the 2nd?” it was like in December and you wrote how good Carter was

odd right

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by Archie Barberio on Aug 16, 2011 2:27 PM CDT up reply actions  

Chia are you secretly Stephen Jones? Ur pretty much on the point with picks…cant wait to see Carter play. I hope he can become a tougher tackler. In college he was a drag down guy.

by Mac_Eleven on Aug 16, 2011 2:36 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions  

crazy right

it was in December I wrote that fanshot saying how Carter may be a good value in 2nd

odd

but I never mocked Carter to us, never thought we would go LB that early

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by Archie Barberio on Aug 16, 2011 2:38 PM CDT up reply actions  

Where is this "drag down guy" stuff coming from?

Ive seen it alot lately. I’m not beating up on your opinion but all I can say is that I watched every game he played for 4 years. And yes, every game and I never thought of him as a drag down guy. I just always thought he was a hell of a player and im thrilled we got him. I think you will be too in a year or so.

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 Aug 16, 2011 2:40 PM CDT up reply actions  

the highlights are impressive to me

because he displays his speed, I mean the dude runs guys down halfway across the field

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by Archie Barberio on Aug 16, 2011 2:41 PM CDT up reply actions  

runs down rb's & wr's

gets pick 6’s and blocks punts like its his sole mission in life. Had 3 (YES THREE) blocked punts in one game against UCONN.

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 Aug 16, 2011 2:44 PM CDT up reply actions  

I'm not hating on him

And I trust your opinion since you watched him all those years. I will love to see him pair with Lee and kill on every down. It’s been a while that I’ve wanted the Cowboys to have a real star in the middle of the field.

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by SportsDrunk on Aug 16, 2011 2:44 PM CDT up reply actions  

I can hardly wait to see him play...

but I know in all likely hood it will be next year before he makes his true impact. No need to rush him back from an ACL injury when we have guys like James, Brooking, Lee, & up and comers like Kenwin Cummings & Orie Lemon. Let him take his time, get back to 100% then come back and tear it up.

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 Aug 16, 2011 2:47 PM CDT up reply actions  

Cummings looks pretty good

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by Archie Barberio on Aug 16, 2011 3:45 PM CDT up reply actions  

Not downing him….maybe subconsciously I want Patrick Willis (LOL) but his closing speed is ridiculous. Like a safety in a LB’s body. Can’t wait till he’s healthy

by Mac_Eleven on Aug 16, 2011 2:47 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions  

In this video he has 3 good hits. All on small light guys...

but when Ridley from Lsu was coming at him , he weighs 220 btw he tackled him from the side.

Jerry is the end all in Dallas.

by football mensa on Aug 16, 2011 6:11 PM CDT up reply actions  

I love his skill set too

But he was always dragging dudes down instead of solid wrap-up tackling. But what do I know right, I only catch highlights. Maybe you can give me a better assessment on that

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by SportsDrunk on Aug 16, 2011 2:33 PM CDT up reply actions  

i can see where you get your opinion on him

his youtube highlights really dont do him justice. A lot of people say he looks soft in his highlights and that he was never attacking. But what they dont realize is that he played in a cover 2 defense and was dropping back almost every play. Not just because of the scheme but he also had to drop back to help a secondary that was devastated by suspensions.

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 Aug 16, 2011 2:37 PM CDT up reply actions  

the scheme didn't help

but when I watched UNC last year he was impressive, also considering he was missing some of his boys on D

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by Archie Barberio on Aug 16, 2011 2:38 PM CDT up reply actions  

In a cover 2 the middle lb attacks...see Derrick Brooks

He has mad athleticism but that doesn’t mean he will be a great lb.

Jerry is the end all in Dallas.

by football mensa on Aug 16, 2011 6:40 PM CDT up reply actions  

He was an outside linebacker. He covered tight ends and slot receivers well…chill out

by Mac_Eleven on Aug 16, 2011 6:56 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions  

this is my opinion

I think the fans will hate Bruce Carter this year, I mean really hate him

then next year he comes in 100 percent healthy and has a great season

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by Archie Barberio on Aug 16, 2011 2:28 PM CDT reply actions  

And i get why people are hating on him

with the history we have of taking injured players in th 2nd i can totally understand it. But this time they are wrong. I can only go by what I have seen.

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 Aug 16, 2011 2:33 PM CDT up reply actions  

its just what I see happening

people hated bad on Lee last year too

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by Archie Barberio on Aug 16, 2011 2:39 PM CDT up reply actions  

Chia that's because second round picks should be big contributors.

Drafting injured players and throwing away half the friggin season is bs. If we would have drafted a safety who can play the whole season , you don’t think that would be a better option. When u draft an injured guy they miss training camp, they miss ota’s. Then u have to brong them along slowly. Then you hope the following season they can play. I hate that philosophy.

Jerry is the end all in Dallas.

by football mensa on Aug 16, 2011 6:30 PM CDT up reply actions  

because Lee has first round talent

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by Archie Barberio on Aug 16, 2011 6:42 PM CDT up reply actions  

It’s called drafting for the future.

We could take some scrub ILB in the 4th round to plug into our defense like the Eagles, or we could have ballers at a lot of different positions in a few years. Long term thinking, delayed gratification, think dynasty.

In two years when the tandem of Lee and Carter shows out and becomes a position of strength you’ll think back to Zach Thomas and Keith Brooking and rejoice that we had the type of vision it takes to wait on that kind of talent.

by G_SWAG on Aug 16, 2011 10:11 PM CDT up reply actions  

Whats wrong with him being Wane McGarity?

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by Carl Shelton (GloryDayz88) on Aug 16, 2011 3:48 PM CDT reply actions  

Wayne McGarity did nothing… you’d have to be a huge Texas homer to think he did anything in the pros. I think he was an ok player but pretty anonymous

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by AustonianAggie on Aug 16, 2011 5:17 PM CDT up reply actions  

McGarity balled for us.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ILh5KmLkhDc

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by Carl Shelton (GloryDayz88) on Aug 16, 2011 3:49 PM CDT reply actions  

ehh he was one of those many interchangable WRs we had in the late 90s and early 2000s

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by AustonianAggie on Aug 16, 2011 5:16 PM CDT up reply actions  

regarding allan ball

I don’t get all the hate for Allan ball. yeah he sucked as a FS, but he was never suppose to be on. in College he was a CB. transformed himself by getting stronger in the pros to a decent CB. then the COACHES decided to put him as a saftey and he struggled. not his fault. his position is at CB. he is a read and react type of player, not decipher Offensive formation and then do something. so I think he is back to his natural positon.

with that said, let it be a lesson to all those who constantly recommend that a CB can simply move to saftey when they get older and slower…..its not that easy. totally different positions with different responsibilitites. its like comparing a center to a left tackle. both are offensive linemen but quite different.

by CowboysFanatic on Aug 16, 2011 4:48 PM CDT reply actions  

19 Things You Think You're Thinking About Dallas Cowboys Typing

The Eagles’ fans obsession with the Cowboys being one of the things you think you think you’re thinking being one and the other being the Eagles’ being thought of, you think (you think?) nationally thinking, thunked.

I’d love to know where the eleven wins are coming from as that would leave 8 wins out of 10 games after a split within the division. Also, I never considered Twitter a source for guys that are gonna do something or the other but empty words ring loud in Dallas and that’s from the top down.

/fistbump

by Nutsy1122 on Aug 16, 2011 5:15 PM CDT reply actions  

Enjoy the hype

Your are fooling yourself if you think Eagles fans don’t hate/obsess over the Cowboys because of the national media coverage and America’s Team title, etc. Perhaps you guys do turn out to be the dream team (who’s dream?) this year, but I live in Philly and know tons of Philly fans and the pain and obsession that will follow any loss (especially to the Cowboys) will be eating you guys up because of all the SB or Bust talk.

Listen, the Cowboys recently lived through it, trust us.
Besides all the build up, it’s a dangerous time with an OL coach as a new DC and a lot of new players on a short offseason with some questionable characters as your quarterbacks to hold to team together during an emotional season – did i mention the diva WR holding out?

By the way, how do you think Young will handle playing second fiddle? Could there be some bad vibes in the locker room, especially if Vick has a bad game and the Philly crowd boos him?

Final question, how often do you see Cowboys fans at Eagles’ blogs commenting like they have been here? Wait, were we talking about obsessions….i forgot where I started cuz I had a lot to say. Anyway, should be a eventful season, I am sure we will hear from you guys whether you do well or we do poorly, but remember good old Kegbearer when the rollercoaster ride of a media hyped season is in full swing and suddenly something goes bad.

"I am a true believer. Anthony Spencer will have 7 or more sacks in 2011 and David Arkin can ball!" - Kegbearer
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by Kegbearer on Aug 16, 2011 5:48 PM CDT up reply actions  

Here's your 8 wins.

San Fran. Detroit. St. Louis. Seattle. Buffalo. Miami. Arizona. Tampa Bay. Not to mention we have as good a shot as anybody at a suddenly vulnerable Jets team in Week 1, and we get two weeks to prepare for the Pats.

And you’re right, things do ring loud in Dallas – as loud as 5 Super Bowl rings. Come back and let us know when it’s ringing that loud in Philly.

by KeyOfZ on Aug 16, 2011 6:56 PM CDT up reply actions  

I see Santana Moss as a Terry Glenn like player

Dwayne Harris is thicker and not as fast or fleet. Maybe a better comparison is Deion Branch

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by AustonianAggie on Aug 16, 2011 5:15 PM CDT reply actions  

Branch is a good compariosn

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by Archie Barberio on Aug 16, 2011 6:47 PM CDT up reply actions  

If Bennet really gets 2-3 looks a game

that should be at least 32 catches over all, and perhaps as many as 48… career numbers if he makes his catches

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by AustonianAggie on Aug 16, 2011 5:20 PM CDT reply actions  

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