Dallas Cowboys Offensive Line: Head Coach Jason Garrett Names Starters
by KD Drummond on Aug 29, 2011 1:58 PM CDT
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PrintAccording to The Mothership's Rob Phillips, the Cowboys now know who they want to be introduced as Tony Romo's protection in NBC's snazzy graphics when the offense hits the field in the season opener Sunday September 11th. With the release of five-time Pro Bowler Andre Gurode earlier today, it was apparent that the youth movement is in full effect for head coach Jason Garrett. Moving on from Gurode means moving on to Phil Costa, a second-year pro who was an undrafted free agent out of the University of Maryland.
Even with that move, there was still some question as to whether the team would commit to going young across almost the entire line. Experienced guard Montrae Holland returned to practice today and filled in for RG Kyle Kosier who was out with a yet undisclosed injury. There remained a possibility that he could be penciled into the starting lineup at the other guard position when Kosier returns.
From this tweet, however, it looks like the youth movement is starting as soon as the injuries will allow.
Jason Garrett indirectly stated his starting offensive line, barring injury: Doug Free, Bill Nagy, Phil Costa, Kyle Kosier, Tyron Smith.less than a minute ago via web 
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Five-year pro Doug Free will man the blindside position, while the right tackle will be first round rookie Tyron Smith. Veteran Kyle Kosier is moving from left guard to right to better assist the rookie. The left guard spot is now being manned by a player who wasn't even a full time starter in college, Bill Nagy, a seventh-rounder in April's draft. The interior backups appear to now be Holland, fourth-round selection David Arkin, and undrafted free agent Kevin Kowalski, who started against Minnesota this last preseaon game and didn't embarrass himself.
The Cowboys will now boast one of the youngest offensive lines in the league. Whether it allows them to proceed to the the playoffs this season is up for debate, but it does situate the Cowboys to have a cohesive unit for years to come, if the players chosen pan out. Here's a look at the amazing transformation from just last season's starting lineup.
| B-day | Today | Days | Age | ||
| T | Free | 01.16.84 | 09.11.11 | 10,100 | 27.7 |
| G | Nagy | 10.26.87 | 09.11.11 | 8,721 | 23.9 |
| C | Costa | 07.11.87 | 09.11.11 | 8,828 | 24.2 |
| G | Kosier | 11.27.78 | 09.11.11 | 11,976 | 32.8 |
| T | Smith | 12.12.90 | 09.11.11 | 7,578 | 20.7 |
| 25 years, 10 months, 5 days | 9,441 | 25.8 | |||
| T | Free | 01.16.84 | 09.11.11 | 10,100 | 27.7 |
| G | Kosier | 11.27.78 | 09.11.11 | 11,976 | 32.8 |
| C | Gurode | 03.06.78 | 09.11.11 | 12,242 | 33.5 |
| G | Davis | 09.05.78 | 09.11.11 | 12,059 | 33.0 |
| T | Colombo | 10.08.78 | 09.11.11 | 12,026 | 32.9 |
| 31 years, 11 months, 23 days | 11,681 | 32.0 | |||
The one remaining part of the offensive line to be addressed is tackle depth. Currently, Jeremy Parnell and Sam Young are in a battle to be the swing tackle for 2011. There is still the possibility Dallas augments it's current crop with players that come free after the cutdown to 53 players on September 3rd. The team might look to sign a veteran after the season kicks off, when their salary for 2011 would not be guaranteed.
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Wow...
Very excited for the new Garrett era to officially start.
At the same time scared as hell for Romo.
But I trust whatever Red does these days, knowing it’s gonna be the right call.
Go Cowboys.....Go White Sox.....
This is huge news
We need a nickname for the new line.
Someone ever so much more clever than me and not named JimmyK please come up with something….
I think Houck already called them "The Rockets", but
I think it’s too early to give them a name, and “Rockets” is waaaaaay lame.
by One.Cool.Customer on Aug 29, 2011 3:15 PM CDT up reply actions
LOL @ Bullies
I had already forgotten about that. But we’ve got more where that came from. Lots more:
“We’re going to be ready to go and we’re not going to have to worry about anything,” Ryan said. “I know we’ve been compared to all the great defenses in the past, the ‘85 Bears, the (expletive) Baltimore Ravens and last year’s preseason defense, but to be honest with you we’re right where we want to be. We don’t care what the stats say. We see our improvement and we’re doing a much better job communicating and we’re still playing hard and doing better each week.”
by One.Cool.Customer on Aug 29, 2011 3:27 PM CDT up reply actions
Or since they are almost all new we could call them "stranger danger"..
At least I am not a Yankees fan...
The Yugglies
Instead of “big uglies”, a merging of the “Young Uglies”
He's good, but he's no Danny White!
by Shaymer on Aug 29, 2011 3:47 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
why be scared for Romo?
These guys can certainly protect him just as well if not better than Gurode, Davis and Colombo.
The beauty of this youth movement is that in 2012, Arkin will replace Kosier and they’ll even be younger yet.
In Romo we Trust
Gurodes experienced will be missed on that OL
sure the missed snaps or lack focus wont be missed but Gurode always give 110%. this move could work out but Costa wont ever be a Pouncy or a top flight center. he was undrafted for a reason
Every team has a great gameplan until they get Punched in the Mouth!
Costa may or may not be "great"
it’s too early to tell. And no one has to point out to you how many great players have come from the UDFA ranks.
Gurode isn’t the player he was a couple of years ago. People are wringing their hands about replacing what he was, while the coaches are replacing what he is today. And that is a slower, older version of himself. The risk of regression may actually not be that great.
Don't believe everything you think.
Bill Nagy
SEVENTH ROUND PICK!!!!!!!
Starter!!!!!
Awesome job Bill Nagy……Awesome job scouting department!!!!
Awesome job Wisconsin coaches!!!!!!
Awesome job Mr. and Mrs. Nagy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Where is Jerry's love?
He gets all the credit for the crap picks so he needsd to get credit for the good picks.
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 29, 2011 2:43 PM CDT up reply actions
Finally
Some love for Jerry. Lets give the ole man a break, he looks like a bobble head doll in his interviews.
Everythings gonna be alright.
LOL at man-love to Jerry "for becoming more flexible"......
Sorry if it makes me appear juvenile, but that’s just funny.
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by Pnut Gallery on Aug 29, 2011 6:47 PM CDT up reply actions
Garrett was turning the dials this year.
"The Angels are like the villain in the movie that isn't dead until he's been stabbed 150 times in the bath tub, yet he still might come back up one more time." - Eric Nadel
+1
Nagy flat out looked 100x better then Arkin
Every team has a great gameplan until they get Punched in the Mouth!
wow
I was totally wrong on Nagy
good job by the scouting department there
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by Archie Barberio on Aug 29, 2011 2:17 PM CDT reply actions
You wanted to pick a FB in this spot...
or was it the LB that the Giants signed as an UDFA?
"In the real world fans aren't fixated on football in the off-season -- they are [fixated on it] now and we are ready to go." --- Jerry Jones, the Plato of the NFL.
Hynoski.
And we should have picked him up as a UDFA.
"The Angels are like the villain in the movie that isn't dead until he's been stabbed 150 times in the bath tub, yet he still might come back up one more time." - Eric Nadel
I might be mistaken
but the camp reports on that dude haven’t been very complimentary.
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Not like our FBs have been any better.
I could see him being a big blocking type of guy, which I would welcome.
"The Angels are like the villain in the movie that isn't dead until he's been stabbed 150 times in the bath tub, yet he still might come back up one more time." - Eric Nadel
i can't believe they used a draft pick on scrub FB
Chapas is soft as warm butter
Every team has a great gameplan until they get Punched in the Mouth!
Yeah they kind of
have been pretty good. He looked a little lost in the 2nd preseason game, but was much improved against the Paper Airplanes.
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by bigbluethruandthru on Aug 30, 2011 8:26 PM CDT up reply actions
all aboard the youth train, nicknames?
nicknames for the new line?
youth train
generation x
youth in revolt
Jay Jays kids
Red's RugRats....
Cutting Andre was especially surprising with Costa on the mend as well.
Under 2 weeks to go!
Go Cowboys.....Go White Sox.....
i wonder what happens if Costa isn't ready at the start of the season
Every team has a great gameplan until they get Punched in the Mouth!
How about
Jail break or
Death to Romo
I’m scared to death about how young and inexperienced this line is. I hope it works out, but it seems we are pretty much saying that we are in a rebuilding year. I’m ok with every position except LG. I still see that as our biggest concern. Nagy didn’t start last year in college. I don’t care what the reason was… he didn’t start last year!!! It’s hard for me to believe he’s ready to start 1 year later as a pro. I hope they prove me wrong, but I’m scared to death.
by Dynamicduo on Aug 29, 2011 2:28 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions 1 recs
Nagy didn’t start last year in college.
yes. hard to wrap my head around this one.
You know what Kenny Powers says? Fundamentals are the crutch of the talentless.
by Fan in Thick and Thin on Aug 29, 2011 2:43 PM CDT up reply actions
the guy who took his spot when he got injured may be
a top 10 pick this year,
by Musiccitynorm on Aug 29, 2011 2:44 PM CDT up reply actions
He didn't start because he was in a scooter accident....
yes, a scooter accident. My point is that he was a starter but he got hurt and could not win his job back. That wisonsin oline was pretty bad ass.
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 29, 2011 2:44 PM CDT up reply actions
my opinion of Wisconsin gets worse b/c of this
why wouldn’t you just make fun of the guy for riding a scooter until he quits?
Ich bin ein Berliner--JFK
by HudBaby on Aug 29, 2011 2:52 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
A buddy of mine that lives up there says it is some kind of weird tradition thing
with there football players riding scooters. Weird as hell though to see a dude that big riding a scooter.
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 29, 2011 2:54 PM CDT up reply actions
hey everybody!
I’m a badass football player on the wimpiest piece of machinery ever created. That just makes me badder. Right?
Ich bin ein Berliner--JFK
Yep, in my eyes thats a dude i dont want to mess with.....
anybody can ride a Harley
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 29, 2011 3:32 PM CDT up reply actions
copy the URL of the pic. Then hit the the little tree icon on your little comment toolbar. Insert the URL into the pop-up window, click OK and then click post.
by One.Cool.Customer on Aug 29, 2011 3:45 PM CDT up reply actions
UMMM.... OKKKAAAYYY......
1) what the Sam Hill is a URL
2) there is a little Tree somwhere?
3) a Pop-Up Window? OK, gotcha, that is the little blank square thingy, right? Is hitting OK the same as hitting enter?
I am sorry to say, I am being dead serious.
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by Willy H on Aug 29, 2011 8:43 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
About this internet thingamajig ...
this is too funny :-)
1. The URL is the internet address that appears at the top of your browser when you click on a picture somewhere. You mark the address and copy it.
2. When you write a comment, just above the box where you enter the text there’s a line of symbols starting with B I S. The sixth symbol is a little picture of a tree. Click that.
3. Once you click on the tree a separate little window opens. At the top of the window it says “Enter the URL”, this is where you paste the address you copied earlier. You then click the “OK” button to close that window again
Once you’re done, you write some text in the comment to accompany the picture and then click the big “POST” button to publish your comment and your picture.
by One.Cool.Customer on Aug 30, 2011 2:20 AM CDT up reply actions
Last chance before I destroy my computer:
Ich bin ein Berliner--JFK
by HudBaby on Aug 29, 2011 3:52 PM CDT up reply actions 2 recs
YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS
Put about 5 inches of snow on the ground and you have yourself a Wisconsin Badger OL.
Ich bin ein Berliner--JFK
by HudBaby on Aug 29, 2011 3:52 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
No Hud, the 2nd wimpiest . . .
Mo-Ped has to be #1 . . . it even has a joke named after it:
What do a Mo-Ped and a fat girl have in common?
They’re both a lot of fun to ride, but you wouldn’t want your friends to catch you on top of either one of them!
From the hometown of Bob Lilly,
He couldn't win the job back... That's the key concern
I know wisconsin had a great line, but are u saying it was as good as a professional line? Either way he didn’t start in it regardless of the reason. I think in a couple years he may be a solid gaurd, I think Arkin will be a solid gaurd, In a FEW years. I’m not so sure they will be this year. They weren’t seeing the confusing blitzes and opposition preparation in the ore season that they will in the regular season. Idk maybe I’m being pessimistic maybe I’m being realistic, only time will tell. If the coaches are ok with it, I guess we as fans have no choice but to deal with it. I wouldn’t be surprised if Holland ends up starting though, or we bring in another gaurd after the season starts. We’ll see
by Dynamicduo on Aug 29, 2011 2:55 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Confusing blitzes?
1 they go up against Rob Ryan every day,
2 the blocking scheme is going to be the most complicated any Cowboys fan has ever witnessed, its the defenses that are going to be confused
3 Costa and Gurode are by far and away the smartest guys on the line,
by Musiccitynorm on Aug 29, 2011 2:58 PM CDT up reply actions
Gurode is gone.
Agree about the confusing blitzes in practice though. But that’s way different then in a real game. I’m not going to say this is a horrible move, at this moment. But it does have me scared. We have two rookies and a second year guy starting. That’s pretty scary.
by Dynamicduo on Aug 29, 2011 3:01 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Costa and Kosier?
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 29, 2011 3:03 PM CDT up reply actions
I think he meant Kosier...
"In the real world fans aren't fixated on football in the off-season -- they are [fixated on it] now and we are ready to go." --- Jerry Jones, the Plato of the NFL.
At first i said the same thing about him not winning the job back....
but if he can please coach Garrett and Houck then thats ok with me. I have really come to trust Garrett. Not to mention the fact that he has done a nice job so far. I know its preseason and you are correct that he has not seen the complex stuff he will see in the reg. season. But he has seen a lot of funky stuff in practice from Rob Ryan. Has to count for something.
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 29, 2011 3:02 PM CDT up reply actions
I think Garrett is looking long term
And I do believe Garrett is getting this team back to the level us fans expect each year. I’m excited long term, just concerned, a little, about the short term. I wish these young guys had at least a year as back ups (rotational play) so they could ease their way in. But who knows? Obviously, Garrett is ok with these guys being the starters.
by Dynamicduo on Aug 29, 2011 3:08 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
to this...
I know wisconsin had a great line, but are u saying it was as good as a professional line?
lets see…
2011- John Moffitt, 5th ranked OG 3rd round pick
2012- Kevin Zeitler- 4th ranked OG
2013- Peter Konz- #1 ranked Center
Yeah I would say that line was was better than probably 1/4th of the current NFL lines at least…..
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by I am Ironman!!! on Aug 30, 2011 1:20 AM CDT up reply actions
holy crap! how's the scooter?
those things are not meant for large loads, hehe
Tom Brady was not a regular starter in college.
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by Brandon Worley on Aug 29, 2011 2:54 PM CDT up reply actions
Tom Brady started every game his junior and senior year.
And was all big 10 both years
by Dynamicduo on Aug 29, 2011 2:59 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Right.
But you would think that someone of his ability would have been a four-year starter. The point is, sometimes you can find diamonds in the rough if you give them a shot.
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by Brandon Worley on Aug 29, 2011 3:00 PM CDT up reply actions
I understand the point you are getting at Tom Brady is one of the top 3 qb's in history
But he didn’t start his rookie year either.
by Dynamicduo on Aug 29, 2011 3:03 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
No he didn't . I though he battled it out with Drew Henson?
I might be wrong but i thought that was the story.
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 29, 2011 3:04 PM CDT up reply actions
Brady battled for the starting job with Drew Henson, ultimately starting every game in the 1998 and 1999 seasons under Michigan head coach Lloyd Carr. During his first full year as starter, he set Michigan records for most pass attempts and completions in a season (214).17 Brady was All-Big Ten (honorable mention) both seasons and team captain his senior year. The Wolverines won 20 of 25 games when he started and shared the Big Ten Conference title in 1998.
by Dynamicduo on Aug 29, 2011 3:10 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Let's talk about Matt Cassel then. He didn't start one game at USC at QB.
And has grown into being a solid pro. But, you’re right. Starting as a rookie is a different story. Then again, QB’s a much tougher position than OG.
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by East Bay Ray on Aug 29, 2011 4:29 PM CDT up reply actions
in fact
a much better pro than the person he backed up: Matt Lienhardt
"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
yup, which goes to show
there is as much art as science in determining whether a player will progress at the next level or not….
much of the answer is in the intangibles – head & heart.
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"Tom Brady"
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You know what Kenny Powers says? Fundamentals are the crutch of the talentless.
by Fan in Thick and Thin on Aug 29, 2011 3:43 PM CDT up reply actions
Jerry's kids
Lets not anoint these guys just yet. I think there’s some talent here but there’s no doubt in my mind there will be growing pains.
I Wall of Text like it's the in thing to do
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This Offense will rock people this year
It will be a great year to watch. Win or lose itll be more fun to lose 42-38 then 10-31.
Romo – MVP candidate
Dez+Miles – Top 10wr
Witten – Best TE in the game
Felix – Best pass catching RB in the game
OL – New Breed of quick fast agile
Tony Romo 2011's League's Most Valuable Player
Who was it last year or the year before?
If you say Barber, that didn’t work at all. He ran straight into the pile.
Felix has done really well in short yeardage and goaline situations. Murray seems even better suited. I don’t think they were ever looking for another Barber.
Don't believe everything you think.
+1
totally agree on all counts.
not to mention, youth and depth at RB
miles austin= also in the top 10
Who's #3?
Witten:
Year Tm G GS Rec Yds Y/R TD Lng R/G Y/G Att Yds TD Lng Y/A Y/G A/G YScm RRTD Fmb
2007-2010 DAL 64 64 365 4129 11.3 22 69 5.7 64.5 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 4129 22 2
Average 16 16 91 1032 6 0 0 0 1032 6 0
Austin:
Year Tm G GS Rec Yds Y/R TD Lng R/G Y/G Att Yds TD Lng Y/A Y/G A/G YScm RRTD Fmb
2007-2010 DAL 60 25 168 2715 16.2 21 69 2.8 45.3 9 91 1 60 10.1 1.5 0.2 2806 22 3
Average 15 6 42 679 5 2 23 0 702 6 1
Bryant: (not much on this promising kid yet)
Year Age Tm Pos No. G GS Rec Yds Y/R TD Lng R/G Y/G Att Yds TD Lng Y/A Y/G A/G YScm RRTD Fmb AV
2010 22 DAL PR 88 12 2 45 561 12.5 6 46 3.8 46.8 1 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0.1 561 6 2 7
Career 12 2 45 561 12.5 6 46 3.8 46.8 1 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0.1 561 6 2 7
Cry 'Havoc!'
Young and Parnell haven't shown much.
Wish you were here
I think u mean
it’ll be more fun to win lose 42-38 then lose 10-31. I expect quite a few gms to go something like that.
by DarkKnight88 on Aug 31, 2011 6:29 AM CDT up reply actions
The good news is this line is athletic enough
to roll out with him on plays instead of him just rolling out to save his life , screens and rollouts will be the order of the day…..
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Well.....my days of not taking you seriously have certainly come to a middle
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Makes me feel old
Last year only one of the guys on the oline were younger then me now almost all of them are younger then me but Kosier… :(
Playing and moving like he is young again.
You could also see him helping Kowalski make oline adjustments vs. Vikings
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by Kegbearer on Aug 29, 2011 3:18 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Playing and moving like he is young again.
You could also see him helping Kowalski make oline adjustments vs. Vikings
"I am a true believer. Anthony Spencer will have 7 or more sacks in 2011 and David Arkin can ball!" - Kegbearer
"Leadership is a matter of having people look at you and gain confidence, seeing how you react. If you're in control, they're in control." - Tom Landry
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by Kegbearer on Aug 29, 2011 3:18 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
I hope the Eagles sign him
To have our older salary dump go to the new free agent junkyard would be awesome.
Just another cog to try to fit into their piece-mealed machine.
Gurode will fit somewhere,
there are things he can’t do, like what Red is asking the line to do, and there are things he still does very well,
by Musiccitynorm on Aug 29, 2011 2:34 PM CDT up reply actions
I hope Andy doesn't like the shotgun
Andre doesn’t do the shotgun….
Don't believe everything you think.
or snap counts, but hey who's to judge
by Musiccitynorm on Aug 29, 2011 2:36 PM CDT up reply actions
He definitely keeps the QB guessing...
Don't believe everything you think.
by dunkman on Aug 29, 2011 2:36 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
and the D Lineman...
Does he see me or not?
"In the real world fans aren't fixated on football in the off-season -- they are [fixated on it] now and we are ready to go." --- Jerry Jones, the Plato of the NFL.
Yeah
The D-Line can’t guess the snap count because nobody knows what it’s going to be…not even Gurode. They couldn’t figure it out with a mega-cluster super computer.LOL
Rabid and luvin' it
Seems to me that very recently you were reluctant to accept a 4th round pick in return for Gurode, but now that they cut him and get nothing in return, it’s “LOLOLOLOL he’s going to Philly.”
Funny how that works.
We draft to get younger on the line
They draft and got older haha
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hahahaha
in 4 years he’ll be an old man, what happened with him to come out so late
by Musiccitynorm on Aug 29, 2011 2:52 PM CDT up reply actions
Haha, well I’m not sure if I’m up for another 600+ comment marathon like in the last thread, but good luck with your OL that includes 3 guys with a combined 109 NFL snaps. (not that Philly’s is that much better off).
No need for luck...if you're good inexperience doesn't matter much
See Romo in 2007 and Austin in 2009.
In Romo we Trust
Gurode, Davis and Colombo have tons of experience
but couldn’t block a quality NFL DL to save their lives.
In Romo we Trust
Smith is just going to be dominating to the point his mistakes wont matter
Costa is smart to the point he doesn’t make any mistakes, Nagy I don’t know for sure about, He looks really polished though, very athletic, We shall see, Not to scared
by Musiccitynorm on Aug 29, 2011 3:08 PM CDT up reply actions
Preseason action
Not trying to pick a fight, but they have certainly done better during the preseason than the majority of Philly olinemen.
We understand there will be growing pains, but the future is now and we have been waiting for it for a while.
Certainly more excited than worried.
"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 29, 2011 3:21 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Smith will.
The other two will take their lumps.
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Its just weird Jimmy
Philly has never ever done this with free agents before. It is very dan snyderish. Just suprises me. But, i guess they figure that what they’ve been doing hasnt gotten it done so why not.
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 29, 2011 2:48 PM CDT up reply actions
Future
Think Reid is out the door if the doesn’t produce more then a playoff win in the next two years?
I say hell just retire within the next 5 years
Maybe take a break and come back somewhere else
Tony Romo 2011's League's Most Valuable Player
that is exactly the reason
in fact more so,
he is out the door in 2 years if he hasn’t produced a SuperBowl.
Ross Tucker on Football Today said he had a direct discussion with an Eagles front-office person who confirmed this.
"Where's Woody? - We need another Darren Woodson
Whats even Funnier is some eagles guy was here last year
bashing the age of the whole O-line including Gurode and now seems happy to have a shot at getting him,
Please go, you hijacked the last thread, let us discuss our team on our blog,
unless of course you want to come on out of the closet,
by Musiccitynorm on Aug 29, 2011 2:49 PM CDT up reply actions
Some guy huh???? LOL
Yea, that guy really sucks! LOL
He did hijack the hell out of that last thread.
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 29, 2011 2:51 PM CDT up reply actions
I didn’t hijack anything. I came in discussing the topic of the post (and even praised the decision). Relax, Norm. It’s football.
Hijack was a compliment to you jimmyk
i was cracking up watching you fire everyone 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 29, 2011 2:56 PM CDT up reply actions
Ha, I post a little comment about the decision being good for the long term, and everyone blasts me, haha. I think you guys smell a little weakness in the Eags’ OL and are jumping at the opportunity to talk smack, when the opportuntiy hasn’t really been there in a while :)
And then it just branches off from decent arguments (OL, LBs, etc), to utter nonsense (Nnamdi stinks). And then viola… 600 comments.
Nnamdi does not stink
I spoke of Rafeal’s post on Nnamdi, and he really did write an article discussing why nnamdi would be the death of some poor franchise long before anybody knew where he would go,
by Musiccitynorm on Aug 29, 2011 3:04 PM CDT up reply actions
JimmyK
I’m a fan and follow you on both your other sites.
Do you think Reid is distracting from his poor coaching with all these moves?
What I mean is that I think he gets a huge pass from the Philly fanbase regarding his poor coaching and how that has negatively impacted the win column and trophy case. Reference 2002, 2004, the absolutely awful Raiders game in ’09 and ignoring one position annually while stockpiling in other positions.
Again, I’m a fan and I appreciate you being classy (for the most part) on our site.
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I don’t think he’s a bad coach at all. He falls in love with the pass sometimes, his clock management leaves plenty to be desired, and I can’t even estimate how many times I’ve yelled at the TV imploring him not to throw the challenge flag. But his success is unmistakable. Outstanding game planner. Outstanding personnel guy. Great record. Players around the league obviously want to play for him. The Eagles are good every year, and Reid is a huge part of that.
when is enough enough?
Or do the rules change when it comes to coaches.
Tony Romo 2011's League's Most Valuable Player
I just think he leaves more games on the table than other coaches. I agree he’s been very successful, but he’s had good enough teams to take a SB. Any of the NFC championship years you were good enough. The SB clock management before the half as well as with 6 min to go will be pointed to as a lesson of what not to do for a long time.
Seems like he’s going against his MO now. Just thought I’d get your take.
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Why does everybody take Jimmy's bait?
And let him turn every thread into Eagles talk? I know we all hate the Eagles around here. Why spend so much time talking about them?
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by East Bay Ray on Aug 29, 2011 4:36 PM CDT up reply actions
Why?
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by TXHC on Aug 29, 2011 8:37 PM CDT up reply actions 3 recs
this needs to be green....
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 30, 2011 1:27 AM CDT up reply actions
I agree lol
"The Angels are like the villain in the movie that isn't dead until he's been stabbed 150 times in the bath tub, yet he still might come back up one more time." - Eric Nadel
Sometimes the truth is a little too close for comfort
There is no denying that the Eagles got a lot better in free agency.
And like every team, they also have weaknesses. It is a comforting thought that their weaknesses may still prove to be their undoing.
by One.Cool.Customer on Aug 29, 2011 3:20 PM CDT up reply actions
Correction
They maybe got “better” if they finish the 2011 season at 11-5 or more or win a wildcard game, at minimum.
Any other increase is a statistical nicety, at best. “A lot”, along with “better”, remains to be seen.
Don’t get me wrong, OCC, not saying they didn’t try to improve. But the proof’s in the pudding and it’s not served, tasted and savoured with compliments to the chef just yet.
Cry 'Havoc!'
thats exactly what it was
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 29, 2011 3:22 PM CDT up reply actions
In fairness, our harping on your OL is just retaliation for you harping on our o-line last year :)
If I had a nickel for every Super Bowl the Eagles have won, I would have zero nickels.
Jimmy
Is it true that their wil be a QB controversy by week six in Philadelphia?
Everythings gonna be alright.
That does make it less fun haha.
What’s funny is that to me the easiest thing to harp on for you guys is your OL-coach turned D-coordinator. You provided us with ammo with that questionable move and we don’t use it nearly enough.
If I had a nickel for every Super Bowl the Eagles have won, I would have zero nickels.
I think Philly has enough of their own problems to worry about. Gurode is a solid player, but he is older and showed a lot of decline last year.
by Fausto Geraci on Aug 29, 2011 3:25 PM CDT up reply actions
JimmyK nailed me
True – i said it, but I am laughing at the eagles because they have been telling their fans (nonsensically) that this Kelce kid can play…just an excuse to move on from jackson for whatever reason.
Now they contact Gurode the minute he becomes available.
Aren’t you tired of the nonsense the Eagles force feed their fans JimmyK.
Come over to the Dark Side JimmyK…you know your football.
Eagles can never win with Mike Vick…too much bad karma.
Think the football gods don’t like dogs JimmyK…they do.
Think the football gods want a guy who kids were drug pushers to hoist Lombardi…they don’t JimmyK.
You know it and I know it.
Come be the star JimmyK….make, make your future…..nunununununuu,…..9Total CaddyShack attempt here.)
if its true they made him buy his own ticket,,,,,,
shameless, classless
by Musiccitynorm on Aug 29, 2011 3:00 PM CDT up reply actions
25-10-5. Was on it early this morning, Scanny. They’re now the 3rd youngest line in the NFL, or at least somewhere around there since there was free agency movement.
Congrats on your absurd contract, by the way.
You wanna talk about an absurd contract???
Take a looks at vicks lmaooooooo sucker… See u in cap helll my friend
by scandrick32 on Aug 29, 2011 7:28 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
LMAO.
My god it’s beautiful.
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Couldn't happen to a more deserving team
$100mil, $40mil range guaranteed, 6 years? Michael Vick? Seriously?
And some thought Jerry’d cornered the market on those 1-year’s performance, outlandish contracts. Cripes, it wasn’t even a season to remember (unless you weren’t an eagles fan, then it was).
Cry 'Havoc!'
that pic almost makes me feel bad for jimmyk
na!
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 29, 2011 3:25 PM CDT up reply actions
Seeriously
Who is this person? I need to get out more.
Willy
They don't say squat
The said nothing about Nnamdi…
They don’t want Eagles fans knowing they have a need at center…they will only say anything if they have to.
O Line and RB's
Love the move with the O line. Now we need to make sure we keep Tanner to move through those big holes. And if we have to have only 1 kicker let’s keep Choice too.
Personally
I’m not sold on Choice. He’s had time to show us what he’s about with both Barber and Felix hurt the last couple of years. Besides some flashes he’s not consistent at all. Some like him and some don’t. It maybe only preseason but so far Tanner has shown the same thing every game.
Jerry Jones and Garrett simply do not like Tashard Choice...
That’s his only shortcoming. Him and Tanner both have better vision than Felix and i don’t know why a 3rd round pick is being inked in at the #2 RB spot.
Unless Choice get’s traded, you will see 1.Felix/2.Choice/3.Murray
I don’t see why people refuse to see that.
We see something different
If he had a beer field of vision then he’d pick up blocks better. His showing of brilliance is the same with Julius Jones. Julius wasn’t a horrible back but he wasn’t a great one either. Seemed to have a breakout game then regress back to nothing. People like showing Choices 4 games in 3 years that he did well in not realizing he did get time for playing when Barber and Felix got hurt. He just didn’t produce.
Oh I agree about him not producing in some roles...
And I’m not going to make excuses, but he has had games like the Steelers game where he did something Felix Jones has never done before. He had the vision to find a hole when a very good Steelers rush defense was coming at him.
That game impressed the hell out of me, and he followed it with two more games against the 2nd and 3rd defenses and performed admirably.
Jones is a great RB and he is a lot of fun to watch, because of his break-away potential, but I think Choice is a good back to compliment that and if he’d work on his damn pass blocking he would really be great to keep. I don’t see how Murray, who has proven NOTHING in the NFL beats him out of a spot.
3rd round pick vs 4th round pick with 3 years of NFL experience…. I’ll take the latter. Hopefully Tanner gets on as a 4th RB or we sneak him into the practice squad.
2nd and 3rd ranked defenses...
I think Pittsburg was #1, Baltimore was #3, and Philly was #2 that year?
Even in that horrible 44-6 Philly game, he did well.
After that he saw his role decreased to the “wild-cat” back and we saw what a mess that was. I don’t know how many snaps they did from it, but I can remember a 6-yard gain, and then the 66-yarder against Oakland on Thanksgiving. Pretty sure every other time it was a no-short gain. What a mess. I’d have hated that role, too.
He wants a bigger role, and I think he isn’t work hard to get it… however, I think if he can start showing it in the limited time he has then he can bring something to this team that Murray and Felix can’t. Special teams is a dumb issue with me simply because there are better and bigger special teamers to where he is simply not needed in that area. Who would you want to replace on special teams with Choice?
I’m a big fan of Choice and if he would just step it up in practice and maybe become friends with Jason Witten and get that kind of work ethic, then he could be something extremely special in the NFL.
the thing with Choice
and I do like him BTW, is that he is a “feature back”. On a team that does not need one.
Dallas wants players like Felix and Murray that can rip off those big gains, and be that big play threat from the back field
Choice is more like Emmitt, in that you can give him 30 carries a game, and he will give you a decent YPC, with the occasional “Big Play”.
Felix is more like Barry Sanders…He may take the occasional loss, but will make up for it the next play with a huge gain……
Really Choice needs to go to a team like the Vikings or the Titans that want to play “Smash Mouth” …..that is not the Cowboys under Garrett…..
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 30, 2011 1:47 AM CDT up reply actions
Tanner or Choice
To many other people to consider, like Radway
by Musiccitynorm on Aug 29, 2011 2:35 PM CDT up reply actions
As excited as I am that Dallas finally dumped the aged and infirm
this is a breathtaking degree of change. Only one starter has done so for more than one year. Wow.
I think there will be mistakes and rough games, but assuming Felix and Tony survive the experience, this bodes well for the future. It also stops dead the feeling of “entitlement” where vets felt like they would not, could not get replaced. This team is on notice – it’s about performance and nothing but performance.
Don't believe everything you think.
dunk, there's no way they can do worse than the vets they replaced
Those guys were God awful and had to go.
In Romo we Trust
I think Center may be a hit or miss proposition until he gets stronger
but Smith and Nagy are clearly an upgrade over a hurt Colombo and a lumbering statue in Davis.
Don't believe everything you think.
Although I think Costa is a player, just needs a year or so of additional NFL off-season conditioning
Don't believe everything you think.
my only issue
is why this isn’t happening on the Defense…our Defense was the main problem last year. but there’s not a whole lot of churning there. Maybe two spots changing?
by beWARE94 on Aug 29, 2011 2:50 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
I think it comes after this year
Once the guys know the system then Jason and Rob can look at things and say “wow that guy just sucks”.
You are the weakest link………..goodbye.
by Final Frame on Aug 29, 2011 2:52 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
haha
wonder if they still show the weakest link or just have old re-runs.
by DarkKnight88 on Aug 31, 2011 6:45 AM CDT up reply actions
Rob Ryan needs a shot to see what he's got
Who buys in, who doesn’t.
Garrett has had plenty of time with his guys.
BTW – When is Rob planning on seeing a barber? Just saying.
I'm thinking AOA is gone
This year you have to show you want it. I don’t think he’s shown that. He should have had an edge on the young guys coming in but he still needs development.
an edge?
how, he had aninjury last year, no camp this year, he’s still a rookie basicly, AOA has this amazing amount of talent, I don’t think you can just cut him this year, you have to see if he can turn that talent into something, I heard the same argument about Miles Austin his second year too,
by Musiccitynorm on Aug 29, 2011 2:40 PM CDT up reply actions
What a waste though. The guy's essentially a Rookie from a small school. Maybe they can sneak him on
the PC, but I doubt it.
Wish you were here
What about Murray?
He better show something on Thurs. Nite.
Murray will be just fine.
Believe that
Semper Fi Do or Die
Thanks a lot Nnamdi for wasting a whole day of productivity at work and stressing me out. Now we get to destroy you twice a year and I'll call us even.
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Murray
But like Parcells used to say, “I want to see it”.
You will
Semper Fi Do or Die
Thanks a lot Nnamdi for wasting a whole day of productivity at work and stressing me out. Now we get to destroy you twice a year and I'll call us even.
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hahaha
Murray has had what one full week of practice,,, you guys, come on now,
by Musiccitynorm on Aug 29, 2011 2:41 PM CDT up reply actions
I'll hold off on the Murray and Felix talk.
With the history of those two I I wouldn’t be surprised if at some time during this season our 3rd RB is starting.
Just like the last few years.
Felix looks like he wants to run hard. Unfortunately he hasn’t shown that he can take the pounding when he wasn’t carrying the entire load.
Now all of a sudden he’s supposed to handle 20 touches a game.
by Sharksbreath on Aug 29, 2011 2:55 PM CDT up reply actions
Felix was healthy the entire season last year.
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by Brandon Worley on Aug 29, 2011 2:59 PM CDT up reply actions
the year he was asked to do the most
he held up the best.
Injuries for Felix are gone.
Ich bin ein Berliner--JFK
DeMarco Murray has the ability
To take the starting gig from Felix Jones…
There I said it!
And I love Felix…
Right?
They gave him the ball for pretty much one entire drive and he kept moving the ball. He’s going to be fine.
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Murray
Was good vs. Vikings by the way. Staff has tough decision to make between Choice, Tanned, and Murray.
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by Kegbearer on Aug 29, 2011 3:11 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
I think the decision is between Choice and Tanner.
They’re not giving up on Murray just yet.
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by Brandon Worley on Aug 29, 2011 3:12 PM CDT up reply actions
There has never been a question about Murray.
He will touch the ball 6-10 times a game this year. The choice is between choice and tanner. No way Murray is even a consideration
by Dynamicduo on Aug 29, 2011 3:19 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Six to Ten?
I’m thinking 10-15.
I really think he comes in and plays too well not to get ten touches a game.
Garrett really likes the kid…and I think he has an in depth plan to use him.
I agree
Could easily be 10-15 I was trying to be conservative. I think he’s just as good of a receiver as RB
by Dynamicduo on Aug 29, 2011 4:20 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
man, I hope they're shopping Choice. I'd hate to see him released and we end up with NADA.
Wish you were here
Last year Dallas had 4 rbs on the roster
largely because Lonyae Miller was good on Special Teams. A 4th RB may make the team
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by AustonianAggie on Aug 29, 2011 7:50 PM CDT up reply actions
This is the start of a new era
The youth movement is being served. Gurode was the last player to play with Emmitt Smith. Hopefully these guys can start some history of their own.
by dcsince77 on Aug 29, 2011 2:42 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
BTB writers:
You guys have been killing it lately. I have been checking the blog all the time just to keep up. I even took my Iphone with me when I hiked to the base of the Jungfrau this last weekend. Sadly, at 9000’ (2743m) you cannot access the internet.
Keep up the great work!
Ich bin ein Berliner--JFK
Agreed
I use to go to the dallascowboys.com for all my Cowboy news and then stumbled across BTB. I prefer here and have found myself camping on this site to find the latest news.
thank you sir- and welcome to the family
Hurricane completely threw off my schedule. I hope to have one from the Vikes game up sometime tomorrow.
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DC.Com used to be the place to go for news but not anymore.......
That whole website has taken a massive plunge. Mick can be a tool but he used to have a bunch of great articles. In my opinion anyway. Now they very rarely do that. They are doing nothing more than posting blogs and BTB’s writers kick there ass when it comes to that.
We're here to win football games. The way to do that is to tell him and to get on him at the right times. I do that when you guys (media) don't see and watch.''
What else makes a strong leader?
"You win,'' Romo said. "You're a very good leader once you win.
"That's' what we're going to do.''
by TARHEEL PAUL on Aug 29, 2011 2:53 PM CDT up reply actions
whoa!
you like Mick? That guy uses more rationalizing than anyone to stroke the ‘Boys. You can tell that even he doesn’t believe what he is writing.
The writers at BTB should stage a hostile takeover at DC.com. That site is so bad.
Ich bin ein Berliner--JFK
Memo to Mickey
Grow a set.
I remeber he went on and on last year about not pre-judging Alan Ball at safety when everyone knew he was over his head.
Ahhhh Mickey, what are we going to do with you…..
can you imagine seeing Jerry's face
reading one of BTB’s writers working for him and actually-GASP-criticizing something he did?
Mick will NEVER do that.
Ich bin ein Berliner--JFK
Mickey's theme song
“Always look on the bright side of life…” then he whistles along as he writes his drivel.
That is my exact feeling
summed up in less words than it takes me to write this reply.
by One.Cool.Customer on Aug 29, 2011 3:23 PM CDT up reply actions
indeed... indeed.
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Question
What’s the max number of RB’s do we DARE carry?
Tanner does not make the team unless
he can pass block, I know Miller can,
by Musiccitynorm on Aug 29, 2011 3:01 PM CDT up reply actions
Tanner shows the experience of a vet
He is patient behind the line and knows when to hit the hole.
Miller is a nothing. A complete nothing in the games.
Hand him the ball, he puts his head down, runs straight into the line and falls down hoping he got a yard…it really is rather pathetic to watch.
whoa sorry
I meant Miller won’t make PS.
I’m all for Tanner making the 53.
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more like 2nd and 11
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by Archie Barberio on Aug 29, 2011 3:16 PM CDT up reply actions
Ha ha Ha
Miller…
When you don’t need a single yard…It’s Miller time.
by Rome One on Aug 29, 2011 3:25 PM CDT up reply actions 2 recs
Miller will probably be cut.
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Cowboys fans should be rejoicing
This all proves the Cowboys are finally Garrett’s team, not Jerry’s team. The red headed genius is calling all the shots and this is what all Cowboys fans have wanted for years.
You’re finally getting what you all wanted so be happy because we will win and win big.
In Romo we Trust
And next year - bye bye to Lumpy
When Lumpy goes we will officially be through with the Wade Phillips era.
I think Lumpy doesn't make the 53
That would take a good prospect away from the team. They probably cut him and give him a box of donuts as a thank you gift.
ahhahahahaha
Hey Lumpy, here you go, a lot of them have chocolate and cream filling…we know they are your favorites. LOL
Who is lumpy?>
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by Brandon Worley on Aug 29, 2011 3:08 PM CDT up reply actions
Someone called him a lump.
I said Lumpy would be a great nic name for him. It caught on.
Lock n Load
I was the guy who called him a
Lump.
And you took off with it and it has stuck…
Everyone loves it…even Lumpy himself.
Make no mistake, the Dallas Cowboys are Jerry's team
Jason may have responsibility and authority over the players and on-field aspects, but the Cowboys, as a whole, are most definitely Jerry Jones’ team and franchise. He’s the steward. Not Garrett. And definitely not you. Thank you, merciful football gods, for small favors.
And this is far from proving anything of the sort. It may be part of the evidence indicating a shift of organizatonal dynamics, but not that the Cowboys are Garrett’s team, not Jerry’s.
Give your head a shake. Hear that. The gear’s loose.
Cry 'Havoc!'
I would quibble with this
It’s Garrett’s team and Jerry’s frnachise.
Don't believe everything you think.
And I would stand corrected
Gladly so. Given that these indications we are witnessing prove, even if only to my personal satisfaction (erroneous as it is), that Jerry has indeed (in deed?) turned the team over to JG (which it certainly looks more and more like with each move, so far), I will most relievedly and with utmost pleasure and satisfaction cry your name from the rooftops as having properly corrected me and set me straight yet again.
In fact, no quibbling. It looks like you’re right. Just hope I’m not sucked in by looks again, unless she’s seriously worth it.
Cry 'Havoc!'
I love the decision to go young.
But I think there’s an acceptance that this is a rebuilding year inherent in it.
"I don't know; we haven't played Alabama yet." -Vince Lombardi
absolutely
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by Archie Barberio on Aug 29, 2011 3:16 PM CDT up reply actions
he never said it did
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by Archie Barberio on Aug 29, 2011 3:16 PM CDT up reply actions
we play NFC West and AFC East
I think 5-6 wins is realistic for these 8 games.
Unfortunately, to win 10 games while playing in the NFC East is going to be very difficult.
There are no gimmies. Even with the LOLskins this year, I fear.
Ich bin ein Berliner--JFK
Tiebreakers yes
Doubt the Giants or Skins win 11.
Dream Team was talking 15-1 before they actually played the Pittsburgh game.
They are the wildcard here.
13-3 will win it
Thats good because that is exactly the Cowboys record
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wow
If we go 4-2 in the division, I will be one happy man.
Our new line against (best to worse) Cole, Tuck, Orakpo, Jenkins, the rest of the Giants DL, Babin and maybe Kerrigan? Who knows how that will turn out. There is a ton of DL talent to beat in order to get to 4-2.
Ich bin ein Berliner--JFK
I'm in line with this as well.
Of course I’m wrong alot. Just ask my wife.
I started out with nothing and still have most of it left
I love the decision too, but
the roster will change significantly before we know the final 53.
Wish you were here
my line from here would be like
free, arkin, nagy, kosier(temp), smith
man if we knew we could fix the line in one year why didnt we do it last year (or the year b4 that)
by Julian Williams on Aug 29, 2011 3:17 PM CDT reply actions
If this actually works out
it would change our franchise for a decade.
Think of all the Defensive talent we will be able to stockpile while not having to draft OL!!!
Ich bin ein Berliner--JFK
Because Cupcake liked donuts as much as
Lumpy, Gurode and Davis… He wasn’t going to cut his donut-eating buddies.
"In the real world fans aren't fixated on football in the off-season -- they are [fixated on it] now and we are ready to go." --- Jerry Jones, the Plato of the NFL.
Think JimmyK went over to Green Gang Bleeding
or whatever it’s called to see if they are going after Gurode…LOL
was anybody actually serious about Gurode to the Iggles?
why would they want him?
Ich bin ein Berliner--JFK
They have issues at center and are in a win now mode
The Eagles are screwed.
They are in a really tough spot.
Nah
Investing in leather chaps… if you get my drift…
"I don't know; we haven't played Alabama yet." -Vince Lombardi
by TexaninNYC on Aug 29, 2011 3:41 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Because their O-line is terrible.
"The Angels are like the villain in the movie that isn't dead until he's been stabbed 150 times in the bath tub, yet he still might come back up one more time." - Eric Nadel
He is healthy
Do not know what he cost the Chargers but he is healthy…
Which is a lot more than I can say for TNew most of the time.
.. hes healthy at the moment
TNew has played more games then he has
Tony Romo 2011's League's Most Valuable Player
exactly
Bruce Carter+Sean Lee=BRUCE LEE!!!!
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by Archie Barberio on Aug 29, 2011 3:40 PM CDT up reply actions
I noticed that too
I like James Sanders for depth
Bruce Carter+Sean Lee=BRUCE LEE!!!!
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by Archie Barberio on Aug 29, 2011 3:40 PM CDT up reply actions
Building for the Future
I guess that the front office feels that the young line will keep us competitive this year while turning into a cornerstone of the team for years to come. I’m not mad at this plan…so long as it is the plan.
Why the Eagles are screwed Part I
The organization has been selling the Tele-Tubby for twelve years and the fans are sick of him.
They never got over letting Dawkins go the Broncos either.
Now they go out and trade the heir apparent Kolb and hand the team to Mike Vick.
They sign Nnamdi, Jenkins, Babin, Young, Smith, and Brown (all big names) and then Young proclaims them a Dream Team at the height of the fans euphoria.
The fans ignore the facts that they have no linebackers of note, a broken O line, an O line coach running the defense, a new O line coach, a new D line coach, an overload at safety coupled with very ordinary safeties…
There is no balance or cohesion and they will have their own growing pains as units.
Yet the fans don’t want to hear it…they want their Super Bowl and won’t take any excuses after all the signings…
So the team has tried to downplay the Dream Team talk and are now completely desperate.
The Pittsburgh game ruined their pysche.
Yet a season without a SB appearance would be considered a bust to the fans….
In other words they are screwed.
disagree
Curt Coleman is going to be badass—leads me to next point:
MOST good safeties are made, not born. The Eagles have been able to consistently get guys to play well at the safety position. They got something going there. Just like they make horrible LBs. Same phenomenon.
Ich bin ein Berliner--JFK
Wake me when Curt Coleman becomes a Bad Ass
They said the SAME EXACT THING about Macho Harris….
But I guess they were wrong on macho and right about this seventh round slob.
Part II is the killer no Eagle fans wants to believe
Mike Vick is regressing back to his old Atlanta habits.
Three picks (and a fourth went right through a defenders hands) in twelve passes against Pittsburgh.
No catches for Desean Jackson against Cleveland. (Eratic passes in his direction.)
And Vick is giving up on reads a lot more than he did during that great stretch last season. He’s bailing.
They traded the wrong QB and they know it.
Jackson has no catches...
because teams now cover him over the top all the time, knowing that’s all the game he’s got. He isn ‘t going to kill any team working the middle or the lines in the short to intermediate zones. So, Fat Andy doesn’t even try to establish him there.
"In the real world fans aren't fixated on football in the off-season -- they are [fixated on it] now and we are ready to go." --- Jerry Jones, the Plato of the NFL.
Read my Lips
No New Catches!
DeSean Jackson – 0 Receptions for 0 yards
That will work out great for his agent with the big $$$ extension.
Mike Vick
Has a putrid 57% lifetime completion percentage. He had a career year. He can’t duplicate.
Everythings gonna be alright.
I wanted it, And I got it. Part 2 that is.
Rome you have uncovered the dirty little secret, Vick. Prison made him a better man but NOT a better QB.
Surprise, Surprise....Holland doesn't get it
I was looking at the vid on the mothership of an interview they did of Holland today. They asked him what the message was that Garrett is sending to the players that they cut a pro bowler in Gurode.
his answer….I don’t know. I don’t know the message.
Everyone knows it's god d*** bagle Monday
by Dynamicduo on Aug 29, 2011 4:28 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
If you don't know this reference
YouTube search “action hero therapy session bagel Monday”. It’s hilarious
by Dynamicduo on Aug 29, 2011 4:30 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
McDonalds stock was at twelve
Then someone introduced Lumpy to the Double-Quarter-Pounder.
The stock closed at ninety four on Friday.
LOL
Bruce Carter+Sean Lee=BRUCE LEE!!!!
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by Archie Barberio on Aug 29, 2011 3:52 PM CDT up reply actions
Can not wait for the J-E-T-S Jets!
We have Kyle and the Juniors gearing up for a high scoring battle under the lights…
and Lumpy too!
Parnell and Young .... ugh....
Not confident in them in all ….
"They need security in the world, Craig!"
hahaha
It feels good to worry about little things,
by Musiccitynorm on Aug 29, 2011 5:04 PM CDT up reply actions
i really like that Parnell kid
i think that kids a keeper
Every team has a great gameplan until they get Punched in the Mouth!
How many Jack and Coke's you think Romo's throwing down tonight?
I Wall of Text like it's the in thing to do
"...and just things really starting to unravel now for Utah..." Herbie, BSU vs. Utah, 22 Dec 2010
None
Romo seems like a Wild Turkey guy to 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
Am I the most optimistic Cowboys fan in the World? Yes, due to an "unfortunate accident" to the previous holder of the title.
by I am Ironman!!! on Aug 30, 2011 1:58 AM CDT up reply actions
anyone have a feed on the Jets vs Giants game? I'm bored
and want to review our upcoming opponents. And watch Darelle Revis
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