Dallas Cowboys News: Backup Tackles, Playoff Chances, Work Ethic and more
by One.Cool.Customer on Sep 9, 2011 6:01 AM CDT
in Dallas Cowboys News
Email
PrintA lot of headlines this morning begin with some version of "football's back." Well, not for me and not for the Cowboys. I have the Packers Saints game DVR'd and will watch it once I get home this afternoon, and the Cowboys know that the Jets are going to be at the Meadowlands at 8:20 on Sunday evening. The Cowboys also know they have got to get ready for them.
In this morning's headlines round up, we look at what the Cowboys are doing at the tackle position, listen in as Garrett talks about Romo, Witten talks about Tyron Smith, Bryant talks about Revis Island, Grantland.com talks about the Cowboys' playoff chances and much more.
Cowboys work on tackle contingencies - Todd Archer, ESPN Dallas
With Tyron Smith possible out for Sunday's game against the Jets, the Cowboys are weighing their options at right tackle. As it stands, Jermey Parnell - whom the Cowboys decided to keep on the roster ahead of Sam Young - would start in Smith's slot. Backing him up could be rookie David Arkin who played left tackle in college or perhaps even newly signed guard Derrick Dockery:
"I did a little bit of it my rookie year in training camp and then I was moved over at guard, so it’s been since college," Dockery said, adding that the coaches, "told me to be ready for whatever. I’m going into my ninth year so I played with some great players. If need be, it’s going to be different, but I’m going to fly around and play hard."
Jenkins, Smith and Even Newman Could Play - Nick Eatman, DC.com
As it stands, the Cowboys will likely take Newman, Jenkins and Smith up to New York this weekend and let them test their injuries Sunday before kickoff for a final evaluation.
"They really are all day to day," Garrett said. "That's the best way to describe them. They're trying to work and get back, and how much they're going to be able to practice this week is something that we'll evaluate individually. But they're all pointing toward trying to be ready for the ball game on Sunday night."
Yes, yes, yes, yes, yes!
"I think he’s grown technically as a player," Garrett said. "Fundamentally he’s gotten better. Just look at his footwork and the quickness he has getting away from the center, the quickness he has on the back end. I think his accuracy has gotten better because his footwork has gotten better. I think all the while he’s done this without losing Tony Romo. We like Tony Romo and what he brings to the table. But he needed to be refined. He’s going about it the right way and we’re excited about his progress."
Jason Witten likes Tyron Smith's blue-collar work ethic - Tom Orsborn, Houston Chronicle
"I work beside (Smith)," Pro Bowl tight end Jason Witten said Thursday, "and I've been beside some tough guys - look at the guy whose spot he's taking: (Colombo) was one of the toughest. I think Tyron has that mentality, like most good linemen do."
"He doesn't complain," Witten said. "It's a grind in camp for all of us, especially for a rookie. But after practice, he's working with DeMarcus (Ware), fighting through things."
Grantland's Mega NFL Preview Part IV - Bill Barnwell, Grantland.com
Bill Barnwell includes Dallas as one of eight teams with a shot at the Lombardi Trophy:
In the end, it comes down to Romo. While quarterback wins are the worst stat in professional football, the Cowboys are 39-22 since Romo took over as the starter when he actually suits up. That's the record of a 10-plus-win team. They're 3-7 when he's been injured. That's not. If Romo's healthy and the Cowboys can muster up even a little bit of luck, they should be a playoff team.
The NFL in 2011: All About Continuity - Bill Simmons, Grantland.com
More love for the Cowboys from Grantland, this time from Bill Simmons, who likes the Cowboys over the Jets in his review of the week 1 betting lines.
Everything that could have went wrong with last year's Cowboys season did; even the first JerryWorld Super Bowl turned into a full-fledged disaster. They finished 6-10. You're telling me they can't jump four or five wins with a healthy Romo, a healthy Dez Bryant and an awake head coach? Relatively Bold Prediction No. 13: Everyone who bet Dallas to win the NFC East at +300 cashes in.
Darrelle Revis has a score to settle with Cowboys - Art Stapleton, NorthJersey.com
This is a timely reminder that the last time the Cowboys and Jets met, the Jets were handed a 34-3 humiliation on national television. Darrelle Revis has not forgotten.
Because on that day, Tony Romo threw two touchdown passes, and one of those went to Terrell Owens, who not only disrespected Revis before the game by saying he had no idea who he was, but afterward by celebrating in the end zone at his expense following his score.
"I remember we got crushed," Revis recalled Thursday. "It was a horrible game for us, and yeah, I remember that game. T.O. doing all of that crap – he had a great game and Tony did as well."
Cowboys' Bryant looks forward to visiting Revis Island - Jamie Aaron , NYPOST.com
Bryant whips out the double negatives to explain why there isn't nobody who can cover him.
"I’m not going to change up my game for no corner," Bryant said. "I’m not the type of guy to single anybody out - no DB, no nothing like that."
"I know what I’m doing when I’m out on the field," Bryant said. "There’s no better feeling than that. I’m fired up, just ready to go out and show what I’ve learned. ... I know a lot more than I knew last year, and it’s just going to get better each and every day."
"I’m going to try my best. With the group of guys I’ve got around me, helping me, I can do some pretty good things."
Go get 'em, champ.
Anthony Spencer: I can't mail days in - Dan Graziano, ESPN
This right here is a lesson in how headlines take on a life of their own these days. In an interview with Dan Graziano, Spencer mentioned how, upon reviewing film from last year, he noticed some mistakes he was not aware of at the time and that that type of play was unacceptable. "You can't mail days in this league," Spencer began his observations, which Graziano summarizes as follows:
Spencer told me he was reviewing game tapes from last season and spotting mistakes he'd made that didn't make any sense to him. In the pass rush, he'd take the wrong angle or attack the line at the wrong spot -- little detail things he knows not to do but was doing anyway. So he decided to investigate further, and he dug up some practice tapes. What he saw there was a guy wearing his uniform but not always working very hard on those little detail things in practice.
But it was the "mailing in days" soundbite that caught the media attention, and resulted in borderline trollish headlines suggesting that Spencer was deliberately taking plays off last year.
Cowboys vs. Redskins Cheerleader Challenge - Foxsportssouthwest
I have no clue what prompted Foxsportssouthwest to run a cheerleader challenge between the Cowboys and Redskins in the week we're playing the Jets - not that I care the least bit. I don't even care that this is an obvious ploy to get traffic and clicks by showing lots of scantily clad ladies in suggestive poses. They got my 39 clicks. Twice.
201 comments
|
1 recs |
Do you like this story?
Comments
Too pumped
My only fear with Dez is his attitude. He gets too pumped and talks too much trash on the field. He looks to have all world talent, but really needs so training on acting professional. He could take a few lessons from Reggie Wayne on just let the play speak.
by Atxmarks on Sep 9, 2011 10:18 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Over Under on penalties for attitude?
I say 5 taunting/unsportsmanlike penalties.
by Atxmarks on Sep 9, 2011 6:15 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
What better way to prove everyone whats up?
Dez will let Revis know who the best is
Tony Romo 2011's League's Most Valuable Player
I love Dez too
But you can’t just assume he will own revis. Revis is a professional too.
"Right after the game, say as little as possible." - Coach Landry
by RisingSunCowboy on Sep 9, 2011 10:54 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions
That's why they play the game
Let’s be honest, the CB/WR battle is like the DE/LT battle. Currently no one can beat Revis, but eventually there will be a WR who can. I think that might be Dez
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
I think so too.
I just think it’s kind of funny to see all this assured bravado from people who are not playing. Even Dez isn’t saying what these folks are saying. Anyway, I hope Dez owns him like Irving used to own Darrell Green. That’s really what I hope for Dez and Asosomthingsomething in Philly.
"Right after the game, say as little as possible." - Coach Landry
by RisingSunCowboy on Sep 9, 2011 11:10 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions
I made this point Earlier
I honestly don’t think that Rex Wants to put Revis on Dez…..Dez is 3 inches taller, plus outweighs Revis by 30 lbs….
Via proscout and NFL.com
Darelle Revis:(proday)
height-5-11
Weight-198
40 Yrd Dash: 4.38
20 Yrd Dash: 2.49
10 Yrd Dash: 1.46
225 Lb. Bench Reps: 16(combine)
Vertical Jump: 38
Broad Jump: 10’5"
20 Yrd Shuttle: 4.08
3-Cone Drill: 6.56
Dez Bryant:
Height: 6-2
Weight: 225
40 Yrd Dash: 4.52
20 Yrd Dash: 2.51
10 Yrd Dash: 1.53
225 Lb. Bench Reps: 14
Vertical Jump: 38
Broad Jump: 11’01"
20 Yrd Shuttle: 4.46
3-Cone Drill: 7.10
So while Revis is faster and more agile than Dez(metric wise) Dez is more explosive off the line and equal to him in vertical….while being taller by 3 inches and outweighing Revis by nearly 30 lbs….Advantage Dez (IMO)
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 Sep 9, 2011 11:11 AM CDT up reply actions
I like that their verticals are identical
That means 3 inches in the air that Dez can get that Revis can’t
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
Jump Balls FTW baby!
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 Sep 9, 2011 11:13 AM CDT up reply actions
yeah
and you called us homers…
"it's not easy being green"-kermit the frog
"we the mets are an improved ball club, now we lose in extra innings"-casy stengel
i cant spell a nosebleed
The Official Seinfeld Gif-Man of GGN!!!!!!!!
that was for the thebigham
"it's not easy being green"-kermit the frog
"we the mets are an improved ball club, now we lose in extra innings"-casy stengel
i cant spell a nosebleed
The Official Seinfeld Gif-Man of GGN!!!!!!!!
see above Rex.....
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 Sep 9, 2011 11:12 AM CDT up reply actions
listen
i don’t know if you’ve ever seen revis play, but he went up against andre johnson, T.O and megatron, who are all 3 inches taller then dez. revis shuts everyone down. i’m sorry, but i’ve had this coversation with fans from other teams before, and they all say thir WR is much bigger then revis, can run faster and can jump higher. revis shuts them all down. after the game you will see what i mean. i know i sound like a homer, but i’m sick and tired of every fan saying “this guy is going to kill revis!” because it never becomes true.
"it's not easy being green"-kermit the frog
"we the mets are an improved ball club, now we lose in extra innings"-casy stengel
i cant spell a nosebleed
The Official Seinfeld Gif-Man of GGN!!!!!!!!
Except the last time Revis remembered playing the Cowboys
He remembers TO scoring on him. Revis is a great CB and I would love to have him (without a doubt). I’ll trade you Newman, Jenkins, and a 3rd for him…. But a db is going to get scored on eventually, even if it doesn’t happen very often.
The Garrett Guillotine demands more blood!
by Blue Eyed Devil on Sep 5, 2011 3:30 PM PDT
Musiccitynorm on Reds master plan:
So you’re saying you once read about Red and his master plan When playing larger more physical defensive lines the game plan is to wear them down by making them move a lot, lots of pass plays on 1st and 2nd down,stretch runs and screens,,, then run right at them,,, those numbers seem to bear that out
with the now line it should be even more effective
it's true it is going to happen
but revis was a rookie that year. it was one of his first games ever. revis made the pro bowl the next year and then in 09 put together one of the best (if not the best) performances ever by a db. he made the pro bowl last year, even though he only realy got into form in the second half of the season. in the playoffs last year, he held reggie wayne to 1 catch, no yards. is dez better then reggie wayne? i don’t think so
"it's not easy being green"-kermit the frog
"we the mets are an improved ball club, now we lose in extra innings"-casy stengel
i cant spell a nosebleed
The Official Seinfeld Gif-Man of GGN!!!!!!!!
Is he better then Reggie Wayne
Yes he is better then Reggie Wayne is right now. Is he better then Reggie Wayne of 2004 or 2007 then I’d say no. I wouldn’t use Wayne as a yard stick for Revis, I’d use Andre Johnson. From what I’ve googled Andre vs Revis, Andre got 4 rec for 35 yards 0 TDS.
Revis missed 4 games last year?
The Garrett Guillotine demands more blood!
by Blue Eyed Devil on Sep 5, 2011 3:30 PM PDT
Musiccitynorm on Reds master plan:
So you’re saying you once read about Red and his master plan When playing larger more physical defensive lines the game plan is to wear them down by making them move a lot, lots of pass plays on 1st and 2nd down,stretch runs and screens,,, then run right at them,,, those numbers seem to bear that out
with the now line it should be even more effective
calvin jonson
only had 1 catch for 13 yards.
"it's not easy being green"-kermit the frog
"we the mets are an improved ball club, now we lose in extra innings"-casy stengel
i cant spell a nosebleed
The Official Seinfeld Gif-Man of GGN!!!!!!!!
Dez
Cant wait to see this guy in action. He is going to be a regular on the highlight reel. He really reminds me of Andre Johnson.
except better than Johnson
"This is a simple game, you throw the ball, you hit the ball, you catch the the ball, you got it?!"
Sunday can't come fast enough
I’m with you Dez, keep working!
Romo is going to have a big year, I feel it in my heart!
And our defensive will rebound this year, to much pride on that side of the ball!
SB I hope Tyron plays!
GO COWBOYS!
Billion dollar dream and hundred dollar nightmares
Spencer.......seems to lack the fire of other olb's
Dez vs Revis is the matchup of the nite.
Jerry is the end all in Dallas.
I think it was hard for him to admit that
and it probably happened to a lot more players than Spencer. I mean we watched this team quit under Wade. Spence was just honet about it.
When people ask me why I think Dallas might be better this year, this is part of it – I don’t expect to see this team quit. They dumped some guys, they brought in others with the right attitude and they are motivating the rest. If nothing else, it’ll be a team I’m proud to root for…
Don't believe everything you think.
by dunkman on Sep 9, 2011 6:53 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Last year was a meltdown on such epic levels, I'm shocked we salvaged 6 wins
These players don’t suck as much it appeared, but they still shouldn’t have quit.
Wade doesn’t suck as much as it appeared, but he still should have tried a new approach.
Well, it’s a players’ league, and Wade is gone. The onus rests on those who stay behind. And out of the ashes…
Smiles ahead
by accidental innuendo on Sep 9, 2011 7:20 AM CDT up reply actions
I know, it was ridiculous
The players definitely shoulder a lot of blame, but once the team started tanking, I understand why a guy would unconciously throttle back.
Ummm, Cinderella? I feel like I should know this one….
Don't believe everything you think.
That was the Wade Phillips way
"How 'Bout them Cowboys!"---Jimmy Johnson
"...and the Cowboys...STUN the Bills!"--ESPN MNF
I think it's mindboggling
that the coaches didn’t catch that and correct it immediately in their own review of practice tape.
by One.Cool.Customer on Sep 9, 2011 7:38 AM CDT up reply actions
That's the worrying part ,why did'nt they see that?.
Continuous effort - not strength or intelligence - is the key to unlocking our potential.
Winston Churchill
We Fight On !!,That's The Cowboys Way !!.
Go Cowboys!!
by scotscowboyfan on Sep 9, 2011 7:40 AM CDT up reply actions
because he was a vet
they can’t play some unproven instead
Tony Romo 2011's League's Most Valuable Player
Stephen Jones Kept saying Wade was stubborn
Hey Washington... D.C. stands for Dallas Cowboys
Twitter: @silva918
Because they quit too.
"Right after the game, say as little as possible." - Coach Landry
by RisingSunCowboy on Sep 9, 2011 10:55 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions
"Enter Button"
What does that thing do?
Pardon my iPhone stream of consciousness post.
I’ll keep one eye on actual readability going forward!
by Linebacker22 on Sep 9, 2011 11:55 AM CDT via iPhone app up reply actions
I don't think Wade even saw it as an issue
No real practices, didn’t call anyone out, always seemed wishy washy. I think DC is probably the best place for him so he can concentrate on only one thing.
The Garrett Guillotine demands more blood!
by Blue Eyed Devil on Sep 5, 2011 3:30 PM PDT
Musiccitynorm on Reds master plan:
So you’re saying you once read about Red and his master plan When playing larger more physical defensive lines the game plan is to wear them down by making them move a lot, lots of pass plays on 1st and 2nd down,stretch runs and screens,,, then run right at them,,, those numbers seem to bear that out
with the now line it should be even more effective
was that more on the LBs coach or Wade?
position coaches seem to do more detailed work then the HC or in this case HC/DC. count me in the i’m glad Wade is gone list but it wasn’t just bc of last season. i never thought he should’ve been the HC of the team to begin with & i think Jerry learned a big lesson trying to assemble his own squad.
taking the wrong angles, bad technique or lack of effort is on the player just like the coach. its not like they couldn’t see how bad Spencer played at times in the past & its funny how Ware or Butler seem to get it right.
hopefully we see the real A.Spencer this season & all of this is a nonissue.
Every team has a great gameplan until they get Punched in the Mouth!
Probably a lot of both
As I just said in another topic on Spencer, ultimately I think it shows his thirst for competition. Ware and Butler strike me as individuals always trying to perfect their craft and love competition, I haven’t seen that from Spencer yet. What surprises me though is he’s still better then average playing without effort? If he pursued playing like Ware could he go from 5-6 sacks per season to 10+.
The Garrett Guillotine demands more blood!
by Blue Eyed Devil on Sep 5, 2011 3:30 PM PDT
Musiccitynorm on Reds master plan:
So you’re saying you once read about Red and his master plan When playing larger more physical defensive lines the game plan is to wear them down by making them move a lot, lots of pass plays on 1st and 2nd down,stretch runs and screens,,, then run right at them,,, those numbers seem to bear that out
with the now line it should be even more effective
Spencer had big problems before he quit last season
Wades 6th rd pick is now starting for the Packers opposite of Mattews Jr & seems to be the type of player we need opposite of Ware. maybe V.Butler is that man but i haven’t seen Spencer do enough to think he’s the answer.
Every team has a great gameplan until they get Punched in the Mouth!
lets be honest
In the GB game this team quit on their coach. Spencer may have been the only one to admit it, but I am guessing there were several players who also mailed it in last year.
"Talent is God-given; be humble. Fame is man-given; be grateful. Conceit is self-given; be careful." John Wooden
that Green Bay game left a sour taste in my mouth about a few of the players on this roster.
Jenkins, Ball, Sensabaugh, Spencer just to name a few. this D also can’t afford to start cutting #1 picks that are still young but there underachieving big time
Every team has a great gameplan until they get Punched in the Mouth!
That Green Bay was the best thing to happen to us
and it was the only time I ever rooted against the Cowboys (but for their own good) because JJ had been saying he would never fire a coach in mid season. We needed that humiliating defeat to send Wade out the door.
"How 'Bout them Cowboys!"---Jimmy Johnson
"...and the Cowboys...STUN the Bills!"--ESPN MNF
Can't afford to cut no.1 picks
Is what Cleveland said about Bradie Quinn while I lived in Ohio. Where did that get them? Where did it get them when they replaced him with 3rd round draft pick Colt McCoy?
On Sundays the opposing team doesn’t care 2 craps about your draft grade.
The Ohio State Buckeyes are your Sugar Bowl champions... and for the 7th year in a row Michigan still sucks.
by Blue Eyed Devil on Sep 10, 2011 12:03 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions
I seem to be under the impression
Dez won’t see Revis in coverage much- Miles will.
by NerdVernacular on Sep 9, 2011 8:52 AM CDT up reply actions
So whats up with Austin?
Is JG going to be like Bill and just have people on the injury report every week?
Tony Romo 2011's League's Most Valuable Player
Has he practiced?
Fulton Greenwall: Perhaps we should slow down just a teensy-weensy bit?
Ace Ventura: Nonsense poopy-pants!!
by I am a Romosexual on Sep 9, 2011 6:55 AM CDT up reply actions
no idea..does he need to?
I think Romo Witten and Austin have something special
Tony Romo 2011's League's Most Valuable Player
Yes, every player should practice
Practice makes perfect, no?
Smiles ahead
by accidental innuendo on Sep 9, 2011 7:14 AM CDT up reply actions
Not saying he shouldn't
but there are a lot of players that are too hurt to practice.. go out tear it up on gameday , rinse and repeat.
Tony Romo 2011's League's Most Valuable Player
Ok, just making sure that you didn’t mean he was too good to practice.
Smiles ahead
by accidental innuendo on Sep 9, 2011 7:21 AM CDT up reply actions
I haven't heard that he hasn't
Plus, I thought his absence from the preseason was a precautionary measure
Smiles ahead
by accidental innuendo on Sep 9, 2011 7:13 AM CDT up reply actions
They listed him and Costa on Thursday as limited
"Talent is God-given; be humble. Fame is man-given; be grateful. Conceit is self-given; be careful." John Wooden
works for BB too....an injury is something that you adjust your gameplan for...
even if you list a guy as probable its in your mindset that the guy isn’t 100% and is a weakness to exploit….
Good Luck to the 53. Stand with Honor, Play With Pride. Bring It Home
by TruBluToTheCore on Sep 9, 2011 7:41 AM CDT up reply actions
Seeing how poor Special teams defense was last night,
i’m thinking Dez could be an awesome threat on punt returns sunday night.
Continuous effort - not strength or intelligence - is the key to unlocking our potential.
Winston Churchill
We Fight On !!,That's The Cowboys Way !!.
Go Cowboys!!
on top of that
The JETS lost a lot of their special team aces
Tony Romo 2011's League's Most Valuable Player
Just seemed like ST's were further behind than any other area.
lack of practise seems to have hurt that area most.
Continuous effort - not strength or intelligence - is the key to unlocking our potential.
Winston Churchill
We Fight On !!,That's The Cowboys Way !!.
Go Cowboys!!
by scotscowboyfan on Sep 9, 2011 7:41 AM CDT up reply actions
new orleans secondary was awful last night.....those two ST touchdowns really turned things around tho...
Good Luck to the 53. Stand with Honor, Play With Pride. Bring It Home
by TruBluToTheCore on Sep 9, 2011 7:42 AM CDT up reply actions
But...but...
I thought ST’s were dead now that the kickoff has been moved up 5 yards. LOL
Just goes to prove what I’ve been saying all along…moving the kickoff up 5 yards doesn’t guarantee no kickoff returns and it doesn’t affect punts at all.
Teams still need ST “Specialists” that are smart enough, fast enough and physical enough to handle getting down the field to make tackles and prevent long returns.
And I agree, the shorter camp/off season and the fact that rosters were just finalized a week ago are all contributing to poor ST play.
Rabid and luvin' it
I was thinking the same thing last night as both teams
returned kicks for TDs. Also, I believe the kickoff was at the 35 before 1993, and it’s not like we didn’t have any returns then, though I’m not old enough to remember before the 1991 season (but I’ve seen highlight reel).
"How 'Bout them Cowboys!"---Jimmy Johnson
"...and the Cowboys...STUN the Bills!"--ESPN MNF
we need more support on the cheerleader vote....
washington is leading by 2%…so whats going on with the team again?
Good Luck to the 53. Stand with Honor, Play With Pride. Bring It Home
Yeah ,i voted for our girls.. i'm "standing up" for them ; )
Continuous effort - not strength or intelligence - is the key to unlocking our potential.
Winston Churchill
We Fight On !!,That's The Cowboys Way !!.
Go Cowboys!!
by scotscowboyfan on Sep 9, 2011 7:44 AM CDT up reply actions
how anyone could vote for the redskin squad is beyond me.....
to see them , the redskin squad, in that shot doing the trademark split drop was disgraceful…..
Good Luck to the 53. Stand with Honor, Play With Pride. Bring It Home
by TruBluToTheCore on Sep 9, 2011 7:48 AM CDT up reply actions
But you know
Often imitated but NEVER duplicated
"Talent is God-given; be humble. Fame is man-given; be grateful. Conceit is self-given; be careful." John Wooden
Not sure if anyone else saw the reports yesterday but the Jets are planning to put
Revis on Austin and Cromartie on Bryant. Of course, could be all smoke and mirrors.
Founder & Editor of SouthOrangeJuice.Com
Bye, Bye, Bobby!
they will panic when dez blows up cro
and switch it up but that won’t matter.
Tony Romo 2011's League's Most Valuable Player
Makes sense
I think Romo-Miles is definitely more proven and reliable
Smiles ahead
by accidental innuendo on Sep 9, 2011 8:33 AM CDT up reply actions
I love that pic
I have that jersey patch and all, I can’t wait to wear it SNF!
Tony Romo 2011's League's Most Valuable Player
I thought the Cowboys were 6-7 without Romo starting
1-2 in 2008 with Brad Johnson and Bollinger (shudder) and 5-5 last year with Kitna
parently U dun yur book learning the same place I dun myne
cus my rithmaticking adds up bout the same way urs does. What does this guy do? Just make up numbers.
But Bollinger was da bomb!
That blew up in our face
The Garrett Guillotine demands more blood!
by Blue Eyed Devil on Sep 5, 2011 3:30 PM PDT
Musiccitynorm on Reds master plan:
So you’re saying you once read about Red and his master plan When playing larger more physical defensive lines the game plan is to wear them down by making them move a lot, lots of pass plays on 1st and 2nd down,stretch runs and screens,,, then run right at them,,, those numbers seem to bear that out
with the now line it should be even more effective
Im worried about that Oline.....
e’ve never been able to get suitable rookies to play, all fo sudden we have 2 rookies and a 2nd year player? Are these coaches that great? stupid? or the other were extremely blind including Bill Parcells? I will have to see that line in real games to believe it. Specially against Rex Ryan’s defense…….Tony is gonna have to do some of his best Houdini impersonations to keep us in this one. Hopefully the receivers will be patient enough.
Sooo...
if the line leaks some (or not), Romo scrambles around (or not), goes all gunslingery (or not), the D gives up tons of yards (or not), but the Cowboys come outta the game with a +1 or better point differential, what then?
Cry 'Havoc!'
Then they leaked and missed coverages more than we did and we win.....
But at this point and before th game is played, I think they look as if they have a better match up than we do…….hopefully, Im totally wrong and my realism is pure negativism and we kick their a….
Two key words, "we" "win"
You’re right. And in being cautiously concerned about our challenges and potential shortcomings. Either way, W/L or T, it’s simply preparation time yet again, this time with regular season gametime experience teaching the necessary lessons. Trick’s learning them.
Cry 'Havoc!'
One thing I like about the new oline template
With athleticism comes the ability to recover when out of position. They may get pushed around a little though, especially early.
MacGruber!
I like the fact that we have a new Oline
We defintely needed to go younger there, Colombo was dragging feet, Gurode and the mental mistakes I can live without…..butlets hope these guys can manage. Hard to believe we found 3 new Oline men through the draft or unrestricted FA when we’ve been trying to do it for 10 years with only Free as a good result…….lets see what they got (and hopefully healthy).
Not to mention or DB'......
Against Santonio, Plaxico, Mason and Keller…..The only bright side is the guy throwing the ball!!!!!….I think im gonna be sick. Good luck guys.
You guys think Austin will fare ok Sunday?
Tough being on Revis island recovering from a hamstring issue. Hopefully he works in the slot quite a bit. I just traded Andre Johnson, Josh Freeman and Matt Forte for Chris Johnson and Miles in my fantasy league. It’d be nice to get some points out of the Romo – Miles connection week 1 (Tony’s my starter).
Freeman's irrelevant to me- I wouldn't have played him but once or twice
I’d rather have a top 3 RB than a top 3 WR (and Miles generally gets to the end zone more than Andre does when Romo’s his QB)
by NerdVernacular on Sep 9, 2011 8:55 AM CDT up reply actions
I've got Stafford as Romos backup
I’ve considered it, but I just can’t take Romo out. Incoming magical season.
by Dezstroyer88 on Sep 9, 2011 10:46 AM CDT up reply actions
yeah, im feeling the same way, but i had Freeman as my back up to Romo last year and he saved my a** when Romo went down.
I won my fantasy league with him as my QB the last half of my season
Romo, Andre, Dez, and Boldin
With Felix as one of my backs, and Flacco on the bench. I’m feeling pretty good.
"Right after the game, say as little as possible." - Coach Landry
by RisingSunCowboy on Sep 9, 2011 11:23 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions
I think one of these days we’re going to have to disable the strikethrough option.
by One.Cool.Customer on Sep 9, 2011 9:34 AM CDT up reply actions
you just ruined tan's day ..
Continuous effort - not strength or intelligence - is the key to unlocking our potential.
Winston Churchill
We Fight On !!,That's The Cowboys Way !!.
Go Cowboys!!
by scotscowboyfan on Sep 9, 2011 9:46 AM CDT up reply actions
hmmm, maybe I'll start using...
… twitter too. Kill 2 birds with one stone. And bolding. Maybe links. And images. Block quoting. Go all hissy fitty.
It’s like giving a gun to a retard.
Cry 'Havoc!'
Tyron Smith the movie
Starring Jeremy Parnell as Tyron Smith.
If he messes up I will admit my stupidity.
But if Parnell does well
I wanna hear some "we’re not worthy " we’re not worthy from you doubters
The bet is on.
define "does well"
Bruce Carter+Sean Lee=BRUCE LEE!!!!
Follow me at my blog
http://chiacrackscowboysblog.wordpress.com/
by Archie Barberio on Sep 9, 2011 9:08 AM CDT up reply actions
I guess we will know it when we see it.
by Jonathan Stern on Sep 9, 2011 9:16 AM CDT up reply actions
I think the fairest assessment of him
is that he’s still learning and doesn’t quite have the endurance for a full game. I think he’ll be better than Barron, and we rolled that crap weasel out last year as a starter.
Don't believe everything you think.
Romo starts in week 2
And we win.
"Right after the game, say as little as possible." - Coach Landry
by RisingSunCowboy on Sep 9, 2011 11:25 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Romo Starts in week 2
and we go into week 3 with a 2-0 record. A fan can dream
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
Parnell is the only Yougly
That I honestly am not excited about. I didn’t like his preseason. I could easily be wrong, and I hope I am but it looked like he got beat quite a bit on outside speed rushes.
MacGruber!
I think the younglies came about
Because the staff looked at their o-line and said WTF. Then they started working with the other guys they had and was surprised at what they found. This is just another opportunity for someone. I like the fact that they think so highly of Parnell and now they are really working with him to get better.
I’m especially impressed with Ware being so honest about his work with the younger guys in helping them get better against someone like him.
The Garrett Guillotine demands more blood!
by Blue Eyed Devil on Sep 5, 2011 3:30 PM PDT
Musiccitynorm on Reds master plan:
So you’re saying you once read about Red and his master plan When playing larger more physical defensive lines the game plan is to wear them down by making them move a lot, lots of pass plays on 1st and 2nd down,stretch runs and screens,,, then run right at them,,, those numbers seem to bear that out
with the now line it should be even more effective
I like that the staff
recognized the line needed to go not just because of scheme but because of performance. Then someone thought of the idea- open competition!
MacGruber!
I read the Spencer story when it came out.
I haven’t mentioned it because I took it as a player being very candid about what he saw on film. He didn’t intentionally take plays off. He looked at himself a year after the effort and said, “My Gosh, I certainly could have been better.” It was a poor choice of words for Spencer to say he mailed in plays.
And freakin’ sensationalistic, hack, headline grabbing, truth bending, it’s all about me and the stories I break media types. They’re getting to be about as high on my favorites list as Personal Injury Attorneys.
Who are you? And how did you get in here?
I'm a locksmith..and..I'm a locksmith. -- Frank Drebin.
by White Wolf on Sep 9, 2011 9:07 AM CDT reply actions 1 recs
Agreed... Freakin Attorneys
It is hard for anyone to go 100 miles an hour 100% of the time, especially in such a physical sport.
MacGruber!
Thank you Green Bay Packers
Said it when they kept it from being an Eagles/Steelers SB XLV, said it again when they kept the Steelers from hoisting in our yard and I’m saying it again to them and the Saints for one helluva welcome back to football.
Cue Faith.
Cry 'Havoc!'
that was pretty much my facebook status
after the Super Bowl. I thanked them for preventing Pittsburgh from raising the Lombardy trophy in our house and getting Wade fired.
"How 'Bout them Cowboys!"---Jimmy Johnson
"...and the Cowboys...STUN the Bills!"--ESPN MNF
i wonder what it would take to re-unite justin blackmon with dez?
the way atl went and got julio jones.dallas could trot out dez, black, and miles every play with witten and felix or demarco.
if green bay can get by with 4 wide sets and a transparent running game, why not dallas?
The realist keepin it real amongst the surrealists
R.I.P. Big Homey Nate Dogg: "Cuz Iiiiiiiiii have ne-evv-ver met a giiiiiiiiiirrrrrrllllllllllllllllllll tha-at I loved in the whole wide wooorrrlllllddddddd"
by starbury_to_s-jaxci2000 on Sep 9, 2011 9:37 AM CDT reply actions
It would be a waste of a 1st round draft pick for someone who would get 3 balls a game.
We need a CB next year, S, etc.
The Cowboy Way
Love the positive vibe coming off this article. And BTW, last night Dilfer said this is the year Romo breaks into the elite QB club of Peyton, Brady, Brees, Rodgers, Rapesburger and Phillips. High praise indeed. Also, conspicuously absent from the list is Vick and Eli.
Something about the way Romo is being talked about is making me really excited
Remember at the beginning of preseason when JG was just talking about how nice it was to get Old Romo back out on the field and how nice that was. I thing something has changed between now and then, I don’t know what, but with a guy like JG he doesn’t hand out this sort of praise unless someone really deserves it.
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
Dilfer uses the well-respected BPR methodology for defining elite quarterbacks
Quarterbacks these days have to have names that start with a B, a P or an R – or they’re simply not elite.
Brady, Peyton, Romo, Rivers, Rodgers, Brees – all elite.
Eli, Vick, Sanchez – not so much.
by One.Cool.Customer on Sep 9, 2011 10:45 AM CDT up reply actions
Thanks for bursting my bubble OCC
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
Yeah, but look at bubbles on that dude.
Who are you? And how did you get in here?
I'm a locksmith..and..I'm a locksmith. -- Frank Drebin.
What can I say, I aim to please
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
Where is all this Blackmon talk coming from?
by Dezstroyer88 on Sep 9, 2011 10:33 AM CDT up reply actions
Arizona vs Pokie State last niht
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
Yea
But I fail to see how it relates or could relate to the Cowboys. Are we planning on picking in the top 10 again? shudders
by Dezstroyer88 on Sep 9, 2011 10:39 AM CDT up reply actions
If we draft an offensive skill position in the first round next year
I might just shoot myself.
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
Julio Schmoolio
I mean, well, he’s probably all that, BUT, how come Dez gets no love from nobody? (think I’l go with his double negative habit :)
He will though I’m bettin oh yeah. There’s nobody like DEZ in this league and they won’t be able to stop talkin about him when he gets his groove on with Tony. It’s already started we saw that in PS. Just hopin we get to see more magic from MA too, I really miss seein him.
Just becuz you put yer boots in the oven don't make it bread
by dcfansinceiwasababy on Sep 9, 2011 10:14 AM CDT reply actions
I do love hearing about high round wr prospects and how "good" they are
but the terms they use to describe them are never even close to the terms they use to describe Dez. Julio Jones- He’s gonna be a good WR in this league. Dez – He has the tools to be something real special
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
Dez=TO ability without the defective personality.
The Garrett Guillotine demands more blood!
by Blue Eyed Devil on Sep 5, 2011 3:30 PM PDT
Musiccitynorm on Reds master plan:
So you’re saying you once read about Red and his master plan When playing larger more physical defensive lines the game plan is to wear them down by making them move a lot, lots of pass plays on 1st and 2nd down,stretch runs and screens,,, then run right at them,,, those numbers seem to bear that out
with the now line it should be even more effective
The nicest thing I ever heard about Dez's so-called personality "problems"
Was that Miles was Dez’s role model as a WR.
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
Hoping the new culture gives him a dose of humility
Seeing UDFA’s busting their humps and getting on the team, some taking over starting spots. He has good talent which hard work may or may not be able to match but if it causes issues to a degree it can make a player expendable.
The Garrett Guillotine demands more blood!
by Blue Eyed Devil on Sep 5, 2011 3:30 PM PDT
Musiccitynorm on Reds master plan:
So you’re saying you once read about Red and his master plan When playing larger more physical defensive lines the game plan is to wear them down by making them move a lot, lots of pass plays on 1st and 2nd down,stretch runs and screens,,, then run right at them,,, those numbers seem to bear that out
with the now line it should be even more effective
Reread the quote from him.
“There’s no better feeling than that. I’m fired up, just ready to go out and show what I’ve learned. … I know a lot more than I knew last year, and it’s just going to get better each and every day.”
Doesn’t that sound like JG? Go out and get better every day?
and Better hands too
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 Sep 9, 2011 11:23 AM CDT up reply actions
Gamesmanship?
I can’t help but feel that Red is taking a page from the Parcells/Belichick book and playing coy with the injury report. Jerry has been complicit by “ruling out” Newman earlier in the week. The Smith and Jenkins knee tweaks, while obviously real, further fueled what was already going on and the local and national media raced to be first in line for the knee-jerk limbo. Perhaps I’m going full boat conspiracy theorist in my first ever comment but I wouldn’t be the least bit surprised to see the Jets burn a practice week working up the reincarnation of the Oilers run n’ shoot only to face both starting corners and some hyper exotic looks from Rob Ryan with every linebacker on the roster sharing the field and bringing overload blitzes and zone-blitz looks all night. The “cat out of the bag” moment for me was two-fold- no move to activate butler from the PS or sign a street corner after Jenkins left practice, and the media glimpsing enough in their 20 minutes of allowed observation to describe Newman as looking explosive. If I’m right they should never have been allowed to see him working that much but I sure hope I am. Can’t believe I’m wishing someone tries to throw it on the Boys but they simply have to turn Sanchez over to win.
by Linebacker22 on Sep 9, 2011 10:34 AM CDT via iPhone app up reply actions 4 recs
welcome to the blog heres a newbie rec to get you started
Tony Romo 2011's League's Most Valuable Player
I agree I think JG might be playing coy with the injury report too
Tony Romo 2011's League's Most Valuable Player
no doubt. tyron smith will be out there. knee brace, compression sleeve, cortisone/adrenaline shot and all
especially if bennett is healthy. bennett and phillips can help tyron out so much with blocking
The realist keepin it real amongst the surrealists
R.I.P. Big Homey Nate Dogg: "Cuz Iiiiiiiiii have ne-evv-ver met a giiiiiiiiiirrrrrrllllllllllllllllllll tha-at I loved in the whole wide wooorrrlllllddddddd"
by starbury_to_s-jaxci2000 on Sep 9, 2011 10:56 AM CDT up reply actions
that is good for his future?
You don’t want to mess him up with chronic knee problems
Rest him until he is healthy
one game is not worth a large part of his career.
Rest Tyron Smith
It is the smart choice
by Jonathan Stern on Sep 9, 2011 4:35 PM CDT up reply actions
I would also respectfully ask
that you use the “Enter button” ..it is your friend and after that last post may be lonely…..
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 Sep 9, 2011 11:24 AM CDT up reply actions
gametime decision probably
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 Sep 9, 2011 10:23 AM CDT up reply actions
MIght be intentional
Makes it a tad more difficult to plan for gameday against someones O-Line if you don’t know if it will be a rookie or a project starting.
The Garrett Guillotine demands more blood!
by Blue Eyed Devil on Sep 5, 2011 3:30 PM PDT
Musiccitynorm on Reds master plan:
So you’re saying you once read about Red and his master plan When playing larger more physical defensive lines the game plan is to wear them down by making them move a lot, lots of pass plays on 1st and 2nd down,stretch runs and screens,,, then run right at them,,, those numbers seem to bear that out
with the now line it should be even more effective
From Broaddus
Pre practice drills for Cowboys today. Tyron Smith is lined up at ROT. Wear a new brace.
Don't believe everything you think.
So apparently the Cowboys didn't gameplan for any of the preseason games
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
Not sure who Bill Barnwell is but
He states the Cowboys are 3-7 when Romo is injured but didn’t we win 5 games last year without Romo?
Is this some kind of new math?
Firemen Ed thinks Mark Sanchez is the best thing since sliced bread
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
Oh and apparently it's not if it happens with the Lombardi Trophy but when
Need I remind the Jets what the NFL stands for?
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
Dez vs Revis??
FIRST POST from a loooong time lurker dating back to the days when OCC was still writing fan posts. This has been my daily go to site for anything and everything Cowboys, and as many have stated before me, this is without question the best Cowboys site on the planet. I wanted to thank all the people who take their time to contribute to this site so someone like me who is way too lazy to do any of their own homework can actually sound like he knows what hes talking about, and stick up for our Cowboys especially considering i recently moved from one enemy city to another.. (currently living in center city Philadelphia.. slapping Eagles fans back to reality on the daily)…
Now to my question, and i apologize if someone has already asked it, or it has been covered on here: Dez mentioned Revis Island, but do we know for sure that the Jets are going to put Revis up vs. Dez? I know they like to put Revis one on one to the other teams top WR.. But who do they consider our top WR? I have a few cocky Jet fan friends (who recently crawled out from under the rocks they have been living under for the last decade or so) who are 10000% confident that dez gets completely shut down when he matches up with Revis.. Now that wont make sense if he only sees Revis for a handful of plays and Romo decides to throw to Miles during that small sample size.. Man i really hope T-Smith can play because regardless if Dez can beat Revis, we’ll never get to see it with all one, three and maybe just a few 5 step drops.
Thoughts?
JoeyMo
by GardenStateWarrior973 on Sep 9, 2011 11:00 AM CDT reply actions 6 recs
Welcome to BTB
Have a Newbie Rec. Anyways the discussion I’ve heard is that Revis will cover whoever the Jets think is better, and might switch players midgame. This could be a potential matchup problem given how good both WRs are but we’ll have to see.
TRON is “day-to-day” but is practicing just like Jenkins. If I were a betting man I’d bet they play on Sunday.
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
Welcome GSW
I think any news we here now about who’s going to be playing whom is nothing more than gamesmanship. We’ll find out on Sunday.
by One.Cool.Customer on Sep 9, 2011 11:06 AM CDT up reply actions
Thanks for the Welcome Guys
I dont care how the Jets match their DB’s vs our WR’s, and im not overly concerned if Jenkins doesnt suit up since he hasnt practiced virtually all offseason.. But the Smith injury news made my heart skip a few beats.. I love what Garrett is doing, but the OLine just like years past CANNOT afford any injuries.
On a lighter note.. Whats the first thing an Eagles fan hears when his team wins the superbowl???
…. His alarm clock
by GardenStateWarrior973 on Sep 9, 2011 11:20 AM CDT up reply actions 4 recs
Are we back to the...
can’t-tell-time thing again? I just knew there had to be an eaglet connection.
What time’s it, Mike? Nnamdi? Any of ya?
Cry 'Havoc!'
Ok, you get a rec for this.
Whats the first thing an Eagles fan hears when his team wins the superbowl???
…. His alarm clock
Definite rec for that
Wow, getting close to two greens on your first two comments. Excellent.
Formerly Pineywoods - different name, same cockeyed view of the world.
Jason Garrett - Lord of Order
Rob Ryan - Lord of Chaos
Will definately be interesting no matter what..
I’ll be curiuos to see how Revis will handle a switch if he’s asked to do so mid game.. You have two great recievers but they have their own attributes that make them different. Austin is smooth in transition and his route running.. Dez is just a beast, he attacks the ball at the high point and is extremely phsyical. Both are nasty after the catch.. Cant sunday get here any quicker?!?
by AmericasTeamm on Sep 9, 2011 11:10 AM CDT up reply actions
i keep hear from jets fans how has shut down all these elite WR
Have the JETS faced anyteam with two elite number 1wrs and witten and felix? doubt it.
Tony Romo 2011's League's Most Valuable Player
What teams do you think are close?
The Falcons and the Saints maybe. I’m trying really hard to think of a 1-2 Punch like Dez and MIles. Maybe I’m just being a homer
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
Oh the Chargers, how often have the Jets faced the Chargers?
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
Here's what I found on that
Since the Chargers had a large variety of well acclaimed receivers, Revis was forced to cover most of them, yet San Diego quarterback Philip Rivers only threw the ball to a receiver covered by Revis three times during the entire game. Two of the three were tipped away by Revis for an incomplete pass, and the third was an interception. His interception was made diving to the ground to catch a ball that was deflected off the shoe of Chargers’ wide receiver Vincent Jackson.
From Wikipedia.
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
and if you think about it
what better way to “take Revis out of the Game” than to not throw at him?…..simply tell who ever he lines up against to “go deep”….
that pulls Revis out of the Picture..10 vs 10? advantage Offense
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 Sep 9, 2011 11:21 AM CDT up reply actions
I agree Cromartie is nowhere near as good as Revis.
If we get the time on 5 and 7 step drops we can absolutely wreck him
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
It's not like the Jets are unbeatable
Heck the Lions and the Browns almost beat them, and have they really added that much to their defense? Gimme the Cowboys offense.
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
they played in the playoffs in 2009
but was that the LT sat out and Rivers played with knee injury game?
Tony Romo 2011's League's Most Valuable Player
point still remains though
How many team that the Jets have faced have WR comparable to the Cowboys….
the only team I can think of would be the 2007 patriots….and Welker ran wild on them….
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 Sep 9, 2011 11:17 AM CDT up reply actions
should have waited on couple more secs...HAHA
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 Sep 9, 2011 11:19 AM CDT up reply actions
and I am sorry
Shutting down Randy Moss? not exactly tough to do IMO
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 Sep 9, 2011 11:14 AM CDT up reply actions
to the Dez vs Revis debate
see my post up top…..
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 Sep 9, 2011 11:29 AM CDT up reply actions
Smith doing drills w/teammates, looks like he's going to play
… per Clarence Hill
Founder & Editor of SouthOrangeJuice.Com
Bye, Bye, Bobby!
This was the funniest line:
You’re telling me they can’t jump four or five wins with a healthy Romo, a healthy Dez Bryant and an awake head coach?
Breaking
Cowboys agree to a 5 year 40M dollar deal with Ratliff
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
18m Guaranteed
Here’s the Link
http://espn.go.com/blog/dallas/cowboys/post/_/id/4683308/source-jay-ratliff-gets-five-year-extension
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
5 years, why not just 3
The Garrett Guillotine demands more blood!
by Blue Eyed Devil on Sep 5, 2011 3:30 PM PDT
Musiccitynorm on Reds master plan:
So you’re saying you once read about Red and his master plan When playing larger more physical defensive lines the game plan is to wear them down by making them move a lot, lots of pass plays on 1st and 2nd down,stretch runs and screens,,, then run right at them,,, those numbers seem to bear that out
with the now line it should be even more effective
well who knows maybe that 18 mile is
3 yrs 6mil a year with the rest back loaded?
Tony Romo 2011's League's Most Valuable Player
Great
Now we can look forward to an undersized nose tackle for atleast 5 years…Move him to DE, put him and Ware on the same side of the field. What a combo, would cut the double teams both of them see and then with Victor Butler rushing from the other side…BOOM Pass Rush!
Does it hurt when you do that? Then stop doing that!
You still need a true NT to replace him
…and this just in, BJ Raji plays for somebody else.
"Other than that, Mrs. Lincoln, how was the play?"
funny you should say that...
BJ Raji: listed at 6-2 337lbs
40 Yrd Dash: 5.12
20 Yrd Dash: 2.93
10 Yrd Dash: 1.69
225 Lb. Bench Reps: 33
Vertical Jump: 32
Broad Jump: 08’07"
20 Yrd Shuttle: 4.69
3-Cone Drill: 7.90
Clifton Geathers(listed at 6-7 320)
40 Yrd Dash: 4.98
20 Yrd Dash: 2.87
10 Yrd Dash: 1.72
225 Lb. Bench Reps: 26
Vertical Jump: 36
Broad Jump: 09’04
20 Yrd Shuttle: 4.72(proday)
3-Cone Drill: 7.20 (proday)
Now one thing Geathers was 300lbs when he put those numbers up …..so I am not sure how the extra pounds have affected him….but the talent is there….
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 Sep 10, 2011 11:20 AM CDT up reply actions
Nobody 6'7" should play the nose
The nose is about leverage and getting low. It’s not like playing the 4-3 DT spot where you can be a bit taller.
Geathers is built more like Richard Seymour, without the…oh what it is it?….oh yeah…TALENT.
:-)
"Other than that, Mrs. Lincoln, how was the play?"
Ratlilff
Class act, hard worker, hasn’t forgotten where he came from… Cant think of anyone on the boys who deserves to be paid more than this guy
by GardenStateWarrior973 on Sep 9, 2011 11:34 AM CDT reply actions
Demarcus Ware and Jason Witten
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
D-ware got paid...
Witten though…..
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 Sep 9, 2011 11:39 AM CDT up reply actions
LOL i should of been more specific
i was thinking of how grossly underpaid Ratliff has been, and we still havent heard a peep out of him. And yes, Ware and Witten are underpaid based on how good they stack up at their position vs the rest of the league, but in the grand scheme of things, they aren’t necessarily making chump change either.
by GardenStateWarrior973 on Sep 9, 2011 11:41 AM CDT up reply actions
while I agree
that Ratliff needs to get paid, I do hope that it is heavily front loaded…Ratliff turns 30 next year?
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 Sep 9, 2011 11:38 AM CDT up reply actions
Love Ratliff's play but ,
would have prefered to wait till 6 games in ,just to make sure last years decline was an anomoly .
Continuous effort - not strength or intelligence - is the key to unlocking our potential.
Winston Churchill
We Fight On !!,That's The Cowboys Way !!.
Go Cowboys!!
by scotscowboyfan on Sep 9, 2011 12:31 PM CDT up reply actions
I still love that scene
in last year’s Giants game (which we won) when Ball and Jenkins (I think) got into a fight after a play and Ratilff just walked over there, broke it up, then went back to work really quickly.
"How 'Bout them Cowboys!"---Jimmy Johnson
"...and the Cowboys...STUN the Bills!"--ESPN MNF
Ratliff get a deserved payday but last year hopefully wasn't a precursor
His play dropped off a bit last year, ( I know, I know, the entire defense did ) so I hope Rat still has a bit left in the tank. Being undersized and getting older may be taking a beating in the smaller frame. Hopefully Brent can start to relieve Rat enough for Rat to be most effective again.
by torchindefenses on Sep 9, 2011 11:38 AM CDT reply actions
Yep
…he’s seen his play drop off. Frankly, I am not sure they should have done this deal at this moment.
If his play drops off even more, then what?
The problem is that Dallas hasn’t been able to acquire a top-shelf talent for the front 3 since Rat came to Dallas. So I understand the logic completely.
"Other than that, Mrs. Lincoln, how was the play?"
Comments For This Post Are Closed
Secondary Sidebar
User Tools
Related FanPosts on Blogging The Boys
FanPosts
Community blog posts and discussion.
Recommended FanPosts
Recent FanPosts
SBNation.com Recent Stories
In Association With
Shutdown Corner - NFL - Yahoo! Sports
- Things to know about NFL men who served in WWII, Korea, and Vietnam
- How Kyle Orton almost cost the Colts Andrew Luck
- Detroit Lions DT Nick Fairley arrested again; now has more NFL arrests than NFL sacks
- Former high-school star Brian Banks does serious time on trumped-up charge, now hopes for an NFL shot
- Former ‘idiot kicker’ Mike Vanderjagt in trouble after accosting junior-high heckler
