Dallas doesn't seem focused, also has a lot working against them (2 Viewers)

[Ministry of Pain]

1. Let's start with a lot of their front office and assistant coaches wanting to be interviewed and some have already left. It appears that the Dallas front office as well as the coaches did not have the "We are going to wait till the playoffs are thru before we start looking elsewhere approach"...that did not happen here. ireland is gone and Sporano or however he spells it, he has interviewed with Miami and they(Dallas) have a game this weekend. He is the Asst Head Coach...where is his head right now?

2. TO is hurt. He probably will play but if he can't make plays for the Cowboys, it severely limits them in the passing game. Sure they still have weapons and also a running game but let's not downplay what a gimpy TO does to them on offense.

3. Romo and Jessica Simpson...I don't blame him but he couldn't wait till the seaosn is over and then go hog wild?

4. They dropped 2 of their last 3 games and didn't look good doing it either. They have no momentum right now.

5. It's tough to beat a team 3 times in the same season...especially an inner division rival like New York. Plus the NFC East sent 3 teams to the playoffs so it is a pretty tough division to begin with.

Feel free to add more reasons why Dallas is looking very very shaky going into this weekend. I just don't see them focused and Wade Phillips is not making me think otherwise at the moment.

 

[twitch]

All true. All very, very true. Very good reasons for why they could likely be taken down. But I still like Dallas for 3 simple reasons. Defense, home field and Eli Manning. All 3 work heavily in Big D's favor this week. And with all due respect to Jeff Garcia, the Giants are facing a QB who can actually make plays this week protected by a line that can actually block leading a team that's a threat to score actual points. Having said that, I expect Dallas' D to carry the day.

 

[Muddy Rubicon]

While I agree with most of what you said, I am not sure about.....

3. Romo and Jessica Simpson...I don't blame him but he couldn't wait till the seaosn is over and then go hog wild?

It was his day off. How else should he have spent it?

5. It's tough to beat a team 3 times in the same season...especially an inner division rival like New York. Plus the NFC East sent 3 teams to the playoffs so it is a pretty tough division to begin with.

Statistics seem to counter this......teams are 11-6 when playing an opponent 3 times in a season.I'm just saying....

 

[Bankerguy]

MOP,

I repsect your posts and you usually add tons of insight when you post. This one however, is more about guessing and assumptions.

1) It's Sparano. You are assuming it's a distraction. I'm not in the locker either but have not seen any evidence? Why do you say it's a distraction? Has he missed meetings or prep time? It's a division game they know each other pretty darn well. This is a line up play game after reviewing the game plan and any wrinkles to be added.

2) TO will play for sure. He won't be 100% for sure but he will draw coverage and clear passing lanes at the very least. Terry Glenn is back and should have an impact. Let's remember even Crayton and Hurd were beating coverage in the first meeting.

3) Could there possibly be a bigger NON-story. In Romo's spare time he is hitting an uber hot pop star. OMG, the world is ending. ESPN.

4) They had nothing to play for in 1 of the 3 games you mentioned. Oh and they are 13-3.

5) Sure it is. However, you can't deny that things will really need to go NY's way for them to win this game.

I am starting to wonder why Dallas should even show up? The Giants have been named the winner already.

 

[Tom Servo]

3. Romo and Jessica Simpson...I don't blame him but he couldn't wait till the seaosn is over and then go hog wild?

So he went to Cabo San Lucas on his three-day vacation? Jason Witten & his wife went with them...as well as Jessica's parents. As was mentioned on PTI last night, Tony Romo is livin' the dream. Who am I to hate on that? I'm more worried that Mr. & Mrs. Simpson can't let their daughter go on vacation by herself than I am with Romo going with her on vacation.

 

[Brutis]

MOP,

I repsect your posts and you usually add tons of insight when you post. This one however, is more about guessing and assumptions.

1) It's Sparano. You are assuming it's a distraction. I'm not in the locker either but have not seen any evidence? Why do you say it's a distraction? Has he missed meetings or prep time? It's a division game they know each other pretty darn well. This is a line up play game after reviewing the game plan and any wrinkles to be added.

2) TO will play for sure. He won't be 100% for sure but he will draw coverage and clear passing lanes at the very least. Terry Glenn is back and should have an impact. Let's remember even Crayton and Hurd were beating coverage in the first meeting.

3) Could there possibly be a bigger NON-story. In Romo's spare time he is hitting an uber hot pop star. OMG, the world is ending. ESPN.

4) They had nothing to play for in 1 of the 3 games you mentioned. Oh and they are 13-3.

5) Sure it is. However, you can't deny that things will really need to go NY's way for them to win this game.

I am starting to wonder why Dallas should even show up? The Giants have been named the winner already.

It reminds me of the Redskins/Seattle game last week. Redskins had all the momentum with Seattle not playing particularly well down the stretch. We saw how that worked out.

 

[Iwannabeacowboybaby!]

1. Let's start with a lot of their front office and assistant coaches wanting to be interviewed and some have already left. It appears that the Dallas front office as well as the coaches did not have the "We are going to wait till the playoffs are thru before we start looking elsewhere approach"...that did not happen here. ireland is gone and Sporano or however he spells it, he has interviewed with Miami and they(Dallas) have a game this weekend. He is the Asst Head Coach...where is his head right now? 2. TO is hurt. He probably will play but if he can't make plays for the Cowboys, it severely limits them in the passing game. Sure they still have weapons and also a running game but let's not downplay what a gimpy TO does to them on offense. 3. Romo and Jessica Simpson...I don't blame him but he couldn't wait till the seaosn is over and then go hog wild?4. They dropped 2 of their last 3 games and didn't look good doing it either. They have no momentum right now.5. It's tough to beat a team 3 times in the same season...especially an inner division rival like New York. Plus the NFC East sent 3 teams to the playoffs so it is a pretty tough division to begin with. Feel free to add more reasons why Dallas is looking very very shaky going into this weekend. I just don't see them focused and Wade Phillips is not making me think otherwise at the moment.

I think heading into this game, everyone has the feeling that Dallas could lose this game. You have some valid reasons and then you have some reasons that you're reaching with and also leaving out a couple reasons.1. Their coaches interviewing for other jobs. Maybe small amount of validity here. It would be nice if that wasn't happening but my guess which is the same as yours, is their heads are still 24/7 outside the interview process on this game. Their lives are probably a whirlwind, eatinig, drinking all about football right now. I'm sure their families could verify if we asked them right now.2. T.O- One of the biggest reasons this could happen. Having TO gimped is huge IMO. I highly doubt he's going to come out in this game and fly around, I'd be surprised. If he isn't healthy, he won't be effective and that will definately slow down the Cowboys.3. Romo and Simpson- Probably the worst reason and may have no validity. He too is all about football right now, even if he is dating her. The guy wants nothing more than to do well hearing about his recent criticism as well as redeeming last year's playoff appearance with the botched field goal snap.4. They have no momentum right now. I agree with this and don't like the way they've looked lately. It's scary as a fan to see them not play well since the 1st half of the Green Bay game IMO and expect them to all of a sudden turn the switch on and start playing well again.5. It's tough to beat a team 3 times. Meh, I don't think it's hard if you're the better team. They've beaten them home and away already. I mean, if you're on your 1st game and you said it would be tough to win 3 games, sure it is. But Dallas is already 2/3 of the way there and playing at home, so it's not as hard as you think.The one thing that also scares me along with some of these points is that the Giants are playing well and relatively healthy. They have confidence after playing neck and neck with NE and it showed in Tampa and do not fear Dallas. They are coming with the kitchen sink to beat Dallas and know them very well.As a fan, I'm hoping for this, to counter all the above points.....viewing the glass half full. I'm hoping that TO is very close to being 100 percent and that he's effective. He doesn't need to be dominant, but effective and he shows signs that he will be back to his dominant self before seasons end. I am hoping that these 2 weeks Romo has his thumb completely healed. I know this hasn't been talked about lately but I just want to see him throwing the ball like he did for most of the season, I don't think their should be any excuses now, he should be fine.I'm hoping the time off Dallas has had worked in their favor. That other key players not mentioned like Terry Glenn, key secondary people and their center come out playing well.On the flip side, I'm hoping that the tough game vs. NE then going on the road in an emotional playoff game vs. Tampa is taking a small toll on the Giants. That in the 2nd half of a close game they may just wear down a bit to a fresher team, regardless of their will to hang with them.I do believe Dallas will look sharper as the playoffs go on if they can get to that spot and hopefully peak in the SB, but it starts this weekend against a tough Giants team.

 

[Da Guru]

I totally agree!

Julius Jones just said this week he does not want to come back to Dallas next year. (Odd timing I thought) I don`t trust Tony Romo without a healthy TO. And is just seems the Giants are playing tough football right now.

 

[Mookie Blaylock]

I totally agree!Julius Jones just said this week he does not want to come back to Dallas next year. (Odd timing I thought) I don`t trust Tony Romo without a healthy TO. And is just seems the Giants are playing tough football right now.

Do you have a link for this?

 

[Iwannabeacowboybaby!]

I totally agree!Julius Jones just said this week he does not want to come back to Dallas next year. (Odd timing I thought) I don`t trust Tony Romo without a healthy TO. And is just seems the Giants are playing tough football right now.

Ya, I haven't heard that. You may be right, but where did he say that?

 

[TxBuckeye]

I totally agree!

Julius Jones just said this week he does not want to come back to Dallas next year. (Odd timing I thought) I don`t trust Tony Romo without a healthy TO. And is just seems the Giants are playing tough football right now.

Ya, I haven't heard that. You may be right, but where did he say that?

I saw this a week or two ago. It was on one of the sporting websites. Don't know if I could find it again.Edit: see if this is it. All the sites are blocked here at work so I can't check it.

 

[Bossman]

"Dallas lines up for the point after to tie the game.... the snap is good... Romo to hold.... oh no! Romo bobbles the ball.... he can't get it down .. he'll try and run it in... Tony just reach for the first down! ... NO, NO, NO, ...OH THE HUMANITY!"

Romo will blow it again somehow.

 

[Bankerguy]

I can second hearing the Julius quote. Hardly newsworthy or a big loss.

 

[Brutis]

I can second hearing the Julius quote. Hardly newsworthy or a big loss.

The draft has some pretty good RB's coming out this year and with 2 first rounders even if they dont land McFadden they could still get a top RB no problems.

 

[Bankerguy]

Here it is......

Jones doesn't want to return to 'Boys

Julius Jones - RB - DAL - Jan. 8 - 2:06 am et Potential free agent Julius Jones reportedly has zero interest in staying with the Cowboys beyond this season.

He wants to be a feature back, but will likely be disappointed after averaging a career worst 3.5 YPC in 2007. Jones would still be a nice fit in an offense that needs an explosive pace change. Arizona and Chicago make sense. Jan. 8 - 2:06 am et

Source: sportingnews.com

 

[sho nuff]

All true. All very, very true. Very good reasons for why they could likely be taken down. But I still like Dallas for 3 simple reasons. Defense, home field and Eli Manning. All 3 work heavily in Big D's favor this week. And with all due respect to Jeff Garcia, the Giants are facing a QB who can actually make plays this week protected by a line that can actually block leading a team that's a threat to score actual points. Having said that, I expect Dallas' D to carry the day.

I agree Dallas should still come out on top with that defense.Again, if TO is gimpy enough to affect the Dallas offense, this game will come down to Manning. If he remains this poised QB as he has shown the past 2 weeks, I think NY wins.And while Romo can make plays, he also showed a bigger tendency to blow up much more than Garcia ever has...INTs and fumbles that is.

 

[stbugs]

TO is the key in my mind. If he is healthy, the Cowboys win. If not, I wouldn't be surprised if they lose. I don't know how serious it is, i.e., if there is a chance he doesn't even step on the field, but Romo looked awful without him the last couple games. The second half of the game that TO got hurt in was really telling. Week 17, not so much because there was nothing to play for, but the week he got hurt GB was still tied with them when they were playing. I was a TO/Romo owner so I watched them quite a bit and Romo looked more like an average QB than like Brady on his good days.

Bankerguy mentioned that Crayton et al had done well before, but when TO is out there, they are like Alvin Harper to Michael Irvin. Without him, they are like Alvin Harper on the Redskins/NO/wherever he went as the #1. Witten is a great TE, but without an effective TO, I would blanket him and force Crayton and Hurd to beat me and it seemed to me that that ain't going to happen the way they played with TO out.

I don't think Romo is like Brady where he can be effective without TO like Brady was without Moss. Maybe he will be down the road, but I just think right now he will have a real hard time without TO or with an obviously ailing TO. If TO can play reasonably well, like he has when injured in big games before, then Romo will be a lot better and then I would give them a big edge on the Giants.

 

[sho nuff]

MOP,I repsect your posts and you usually add tons of insight when you post. This one however, is more about guessing and assumptions. 1) It's Sparano. You are assuming it's a distraction. I'm not in the locker either but have not seen any evidence? Why do you say it's a distraction? Has he missed meetings or prep time? It's a division game they know each other pretty darn well. This is a line up play game after reviewing the game plan and any wrinkles to be added. 2) TO will play for sure. He won't be 100% for sure but he will draw coverage and clear passing lanes at the very least. Terry Glenn is back and should have an impact. Let's remember even Crayton and Hurd were beating coverage in the first meeting.3) Could there possibly be a bigger NON-story. In Romo's spare time he is hitting an uber hot pop star. OMG, the world is ending. ESPN. 4) They had nothing to play for in 1 of the 3 games you mentioned. Oh and they are 13-3.5) Sure it is. However, you can't deny that things will really need to go NY's way for them to win this game. I am starting to wonder why Dallas should even show up? The Giants have been named the winner already.

1. I think it could be a distraction is all he was saying. Hard to really deny that it could be.2. Glenn should have an impact? Yeah, guys who miss basically the entire season injurred and are not in game shape always do. I would not be counting on that.3. Being with your woman is one thing...off in Cancun on the beach is another.4. True, but if they have so little to play for, why were the starters in so long? GB had nothing to play for, and the starters were not in very long, and played like they actually cared. And do you think they wanted to see Washington in the playoffs?5. Agreed.As for your last line? Not sure where you are getting that. People mentioning what might be in the Giants favor is not saying they will just automatically be the winner.

 

[Iwannabeacowboybaby!]

Here it is......Jones doesn't want to return to 'BoysJulius Jones - RB - DAL - Jan. 8 - 2:06 am et Potential free agent Julius Jones reportedly has zero interest in staying with the Cowboys beyond this season.He wants to be a feature back, but will likely be disappointed after averaging a career worst 3.5 YPC in 2007. Jones would still be a nice fit in an offense that needs an explosive pace change. Arizona and Chicago make sense. Jan. 8 - 2:06 am et Source: sportingnews.com

I don't like to hear these types of things, especially when the Cowboys are the No.1 seed and you'd hope that everyone's heart and soul is into this game together as a team. I mean, honostly it's the only way you're going to ever beat a team like NE if everyone lays it on the line for one another.With that said....as far as right now goes, I'd rather have a healthy Barber in anyway. It would be wise of Julius to play as hard and as good as he can with all of the NFL watching him during this playoff run so that a team who needs a RB may think he's worthwhile.

 

[twitch]

All true. All very, very true. Very good reasons for why they could likely be taken down. But I still like Dallas for 3 simple reasons. Defense, home field and Eli Manning. All 3 work heavily in Big D's favor this week. And with all due respect to Jeff Garcia, the Giants are facing a QB who can actually make plays this week protected by a line that can actually block leading a team that's a threat to score actual points. Having said that, I expect Dallas' D to carry the day.

I agree Dallas should still come out on top with that defense.Again, if TO is gimpy enough to affect the Dallas offense, this game will come down to Manning. If he remains this poised QB as he has shown the past 2 weeks, I think NY wins.And while Romo can make plays, he also showed a bigger tendency to blow up much more than Garcia ever has...INTs and fumbles that is.

Romo and the turnovers, especially if he's still having any issues at all with that thumb, is a point well taken. And Dallas has been a notoriously slow starting team this season. Tampa got out to an early lead, but then couldnt continue to apply the pressure of maintaining a lead. The difference in pressure a QB feels when leading and trailing make all the difference. Little bit of a no-brainer. Eli handled the pressure well last week. He also wasnt facing a D with so much quality throughout the unit. As we would probably agree. But Tampa was the winner of an extremely weak division this year, imo. Dallas was the winner of the NFC's strongest, of which the Giants are of course a member. Remember that game where Romo threw something like 12 passes to Witten and 10 or so to Barber? Ive got a feeling we're looking at something like that this week with TO banged up. This is gonna be one whale of a game.

 

[sho nuff]

All true. All very, very true. Very good reasons for why they could likely be taken down. But I still like Dallas for 3 simple reasons. Defense, home field and Eli Manning. All 3 work heavily in Big D's favor this week. And with all due respect to Jeff Garcia, the Giants are facing a QB who can actually make plays this week protected by a line that can actually block leading a team that's a threat to score actual points. Having said that, I expect Dallas' D to carry the day.

I agree Dallas should still come out on top with that defense.Again, if TO is gimpy enough to affect the Dallas offense, this game will come down to Manning. If he remains this poised QB as he has shown the past 2 weeks, I think NY wins.And while Romo can make plays, he also showed a bigger tendency to blow up much more than Garcia ever has...INTs and fumbles that is.

Romo and the turnovers, especially if he's still having any issues at all with that thumb, is a point well taken. And Dallas has been a notoriously slow starting team this season. Tampa got out to an early lead, but then couldnt continue to apply the pressure of maintaining a lead. The difference in pressure a QB feels when leading and trailing make all the difference. Little bit of a no-brainer. Eli handled the pressure well last week. He also wasnt facing a D with so much quality throughout the unit. As we would probably agree. But Tampa was the winner of an extremely weak division this year, imo. Dallas was the winner of the NFC's strongest, of which the Giants are of course a member. Remember that game where Romo threw something like 12 passes to Witten and 10 or so to Barber? Ive got a feeling we're looking at something like that this week with TO banged up. This is gonna be one whale of a game.

Agreed...very well could be.I think NY will also try to dial up that pressure...especially if TO is at all gimpy or a step slow.They might get burnt a few times...but I think they really want to get to Romo to try and force some errors.They need to watch what Washington did to them (both games). But in that last game, people can talk about it not meaning anything...but Washington flat out came to hit everyone hard. And it did not appear like Dallas wanted any part of that.

 

[Ministry of Pain]

Here it is......Jones doesn't want to return to 'BoysJulius Jones - RB - DAL - Jan. 8 - 2:06 am et Potential free agent Julius Jones reportedly has zero interest in staying with the Cowboys beyond this season.He wants to be a feature back, but will likely be disappointed after averaging a career worst 3.5 YPC in 2007. Jones would still be a nice fit in an offense that needs an explosive pace change. Arizona and Chicago make sense. Jan. 8 - 2:06 am et Source: sportingnews.com

Might end up in Miami...will Parcells start bringing players over? JJ is not going to be a feature back anywhere...200-240 carries tops.

 

[Slinger]

Statistics seem to counter this......teams are 11-6 when playing an opponent 3 times in a season.

Fuzzy statistics. What are teams records after going 2-0 against opponents?

 

[Ministry of Pain]

MOP,I repsect your posts and you usually add tons of insight when you post. This one however, is more about guessing and assumptions. 1) It's Sparano. You are assuming it's a distraction. I'm not in the locker either but have not seen any evidence? Why do you say it's a distraction? Has he missed meetings or prep time? It's a division game they know each other pretty darn well. This is a line up play game after reviewing the game plan and any wrinkles to be added. 2) TO will play for sure. He won't be 100% for sure but he will draw coverage and clear passing lanes at the very least. Terry Glenn is back and should have an impact. Let's remember even Crayton and Hurd were beating coverage in the first meeting.3) Could there possibly be a bigger NON-story. In Romo's spare time he is hitting an uber hot pop star. OMG, the world is ending. ESPN. 4) They had nothing to play for in 1 of the 3 games you mentioned. Oh and they are 13-3.5) Sure it is. However, you can't deny that things will really need to go NY's way for them to win this game. I am starting to wonder why Dallas should even show up? The Giants have been named the winner already.

If my post was guessing and reaching Bank...your post took it to another level my friend.1. Sparano...thanks for the spelling. Your point is that because we are not in the locker we can't make any assumptions??? Well shut the Shark Pool down now... 2. Terry Glenn? He hasn't played a down this year...talk about rusty. If Cowboy fans are banking on a big game fro Glenn fresh off knee problems all season...OH BOY!!!3. Romo didn't just go out to dinner, he left the country for 3 days. 4. 13-3 is fine but so is Green Bay. Do you think the 2007 Dallas Cowboys at 13-3 are better than any of the Dallas teams in the 90s that didn't post the same regular season record? Please!!!5. Of course things have to go the Giants way in order to win...as do things have to go Dallas' way in order for them to win. There are 6 other teams playing this weekend that are hoping for the same thing.

 

[Chase Stuart]

Statistics seem to counter this......teams are 11-6 when playing an opponent 3 times in a season.

Fuzzy statistics. What are teams records after going 2-0 against opponents?

Very good teams (those with fewer than six losses in the regular season) are 7-0 when facing opponents that they swept during the regular season. And all but one of those wins were by double digits.

 

[Bankerguy]

Here it is......Jones doesn't want to return to 'BoysJulius Jones - RB - DAL - Jan. 8 - 2:06 am et Potential free agent Julius Jones reportedly has zero interest in staying with the Cowboys beyond this season.He wants to be a feature back, but will likely be disappointed after averaging a career worst 3.5 YPC in 2007. Jones would still be a nice fit in an offense that needs an explosive pace change. Arizona and Chicago make sense. Jan. 8 - 2:06 am et Source: sportingnews.com

Might end up in Miami...will Parcells start bringing players over? JJ is not going to be a feature back anywhere...200-240 carries tops.

Ummm nope. He accused BP of turning his running style to that of a robot.Denver/Houston/Cleveland are my guess.

 

[Ridgelake]

It should be noted that Dallas HAS beaten the Giants 3 straight times if you include last season as well.

Sparano reportedly spent more time on Sunday working on game planning and other game preparations than any other coach.

TO and Glenn are question marks in that they need to draw double teams to truly have a significant impact. If the Giants can single these guys, it opens up a lot of defensive options. Thats the outstanding issue here.

Romo (and Witten and Carpenter) took the coach's advice to get away from football for the break. They took a 90 minute flight to get away from everything. Other players took flights to get home or go other places. Think any of those were more than 90 minutes? It was also reported that Romo has spent most of the last 2 days studying film and other prep, even on the Tuesday day off.

Do the really Giants have that much momentum? They were 4-4 in their last 8 games and didnt win more than 2 in a row during that span.

 

[Wu-banger]

Statistics seem to counter this......teams are 11-6 when playing an opponent 3 times in a season.

Fuzzy statistics. What are teams records after going 2-0 against opponents?

Very good teams (those with fewer than six losses in the regular season) are 7-0 when facing opponents that they swept during the regular season. And all but one of those wins were by double digits.

it seems Vegas line is heavily pointing in this direction.... this game appears that it should be close on the surface, but the line of 7.5 to 8 is just screaming to sucker the heavy NYer betting.

 

[Ghost Rider]

Do the really Giants have that much momentum? They were 4-4 in their last 8 games and didnt win more than 2 in a row during that span.

They have a lot more momentum than the Cowboys have at the moment.

 

[culdeus]

It should be noted that Dallas HAS beaten the Giants 3 straight times if you include last season as well.Sparano reportedly spent more time on Sunday working on game planning and other game preparations than any other coach. TO and Glenn are question marks in that they need to draw double teams to truly have a significant impact. If the Giants can single these guys, it opens up a lot of defensive options. Thats the outstanding issue here.Romo (and Witten and Carpenter) took the coach's advice to get away from football for the break. They took a 90 minute flight to get away from everything. Other players took flights to get home or go other places. Think any of those were more than 90 minutes? It was also reported that Romo has spent most of the last 2 days studying film and other prep, even on the Tuesday day off.Do the really Giants have that much momentum? They were 4-4 in their last 8 games and didnt win more than 2 in a row during that span.

Since when would Glenn draw a double team? Even at 100% he wouldn't. The DFW flight to cancun is longer than 90 minutes. I've done it. Several times.

 

[Bankerguy]

MOP,I repsect your posts and you usually add tons of insight when you post. This one however, is more about guessing and assumptions. 1) It's Sparano. You are assuming it's a distraction. I'm not in the locker either but have not seen any evidence? Why do you say it's a distraction? Has he missed meetings or prep time? It's a division game they know each other pretty darn well. This is a line up play game after reviewing the game plan and any wrinkles to be added. 2) TO will play for sure. He won't be 100% for sure but he will draw coverage and clear passing lanes at the very least. Terry Glenn is back and should have an impact. Let's remember even Crayton and Hurd were beating coverage in the first meeting.3) Could there possibly be a bigger NON-story. In Romo's spare time he is hitting an uber hot pop star. OMG, the world is ending. ESPN. 4) They had nothing to play for in 1 of the 3 games you mentioned. Oh and they are 13-3.5) Sure it is. However, you can't deny that things will really need to go NY's way for them to win this game. I am starting to wonder why Dallas should even show up? The Giants have been named the winner already.

If my post was guessing and reaching Bank...your post took it to another level my friend.1. Sparano...thanks for the spelling. Your point is that because we are not in the locker we can't make any assumptions??? Well shut the Shark Pool down now... 2. Terry Glenn? He hasn't played a down this year...talk about rusty. If Cowboy fans are banking on a big game fro Glenn fresh off knee problems all season...OH BOY!!!3. Romo didn't just go out to dinner, he left the country for 3 days. 4. 13-3 is fine but so is Green Bay. Do you think the 2007 Dallas Cowboys at 13-3 are better than any of the Dallas teams in the 90s that didn't post the same regular season record? Please!!!5. Of course things have to go the Giants way in order to win...as do things have to go Dallas' way in order for them to win. There are 6 other teams playing this weekend that are hoping for the same thing.

1) You are welcome for the spelling...lol. I am just trying to say that assumptions are useless without facts. There is nothing to suggest that it's been a distraction.2) Glenn should be okay. He is one of the more gifted pass catchers in the league. The rust you speak of may just be endurance which I agree with. This is a veteran who has done nothing but rehab all year with a playoff return in mind.3) Did he miss any meetings or practices? Wade was fine with him going and said so in a recent PC. Anyone who talks to Romo knows he is all about Football. Oh...I just also read Jessica will not be attending the game. This is NOT schtick either....lol Witten was also there in Mexico, yet no one talks about him. Romo is the QB of America's team and dating a freaking knockout that 98% of all men would LOVE to nail. It makes for an interesting story on Sportscenter before they cut to commercials to try to sell me a truck, some beer and some ED pills. That's it.4) No comparison to the 90's teams obviously. I am comparing them to this years Giants. The 2 losses (Romo hurt his thumb against the Eagles and had nothing to play for in Wash). They have played 3 of the remaining playoff teams that are still in and are 3-0 against them. 5) My comment there were lazy and cliche. Let me continue:The Giants do NOT have the talent level of the Cowboys. Dallas did not have many of their starters in the first game (even the second). The Giants are missing a Cowboy killer in Shockey. Moss is not bad, but he's no Shockey. Their Center is likely out of at least banged up. Ratliff will win the battle inside, the Giants can't run outside on the speed in the Dallas LB corps. Newman limits Burress. This will be the first game with the Defense having everyone healthy. Dallas will have to beat themselves in order to lose. I'm not saying it couldn't happen. However, I think it's the best statement about the game.

 

[Kai's Hero]

I wish my Seahawks were going into Dallas instead of going to Green Bay.

 

[ShadowMaster]

While I agree with most of what you said, I am not sure about.....

3. Romo and Jessica Simpson...I don't blame him but he couldn't wait till the seaosn is over and then go hog wild?

It was his day off. How else should he have spent it?

Ahhhhhh - In the film room.SHOCKED to see him partying down in Mexico for 3 days when he had a playoff game to prepare for. If they loose this weekend, the media will have a field day with this one.

 

[Slinger]

Statistics seem to counter this......teams are 11-6 when playing an opponent 3 times in a season.

Fuzzy statistics. What are teams records after going 2-0 against opponents?

Very good teams (those with fewer than six losses in the regular season) are 7-0 when facing opponents that they swept during the regular season. And all but one of those wins were by double digits.

 

[Bankerguy]

I wish my Seahawks were going into Dallas instead of going to Green Bay.

"We want the ball and were going to score." . Although my QB can't catch a snap for the winning FG kick.I like a GB/Dallas final.

 

[newteech]

TO was also supposedly on his death bed before the 2004 Super Bowl.

He started that game and finished with 9/122.

I expect similar numbers this week.

 

[identikit]

MOP,

I repsect your posts and you usually add tons of insight when you post. This one however, is more about guessing and assumptions.

1) It's Sparano. You are assuming it's a distraction. I'm not in the locker either but have not seen any evidence? Why do you say it's a distraction? Has he missed meetings or prep time? It's a division game they know each other pretty darn well. This is a line up play game after reviewing the game plan and any wrinkles to be added.

2) TO will play for sure. He won't be 100% for sure but he will draw coverage and clear passing lanes at the very least. Terry Glenn is back and should have an impact. Let's remember even Crayton and Hurd were beating coverage in the first meeting.

3) Could there possibly be a bigger NON-story. In Romo's spare time he is hitting an uber hot pop star. OMG, the world is ending. ESPN.

4) They had nothing to play for in 1 of the 3 games you mentioned. Oh and they are 13-3.

5) Sure it is. However, you can't deny that things will really need to go NY's way for them to win this game.

I am starting to wonder why Dallas should even show up? The Giants have been named the winner already.

If my post was guessing and reaching Bank...your post took it to another level my friend.1. Sparano...thanks for the spelling. Your point is that because we are not in the locker we can't make any assumptions??? Well shut the Shark Pool down now...

2. Terry Glenn? He hasn't played a down this year...talk about rusty. If Cowboy fans are banking on a big game fro Glenn fresh off knee problems all season...OH BOY!!!

3. Romo didn't just go out to dinner, he left the country for 3 days.

4. 13-3 is fine but so is Green Bay. Do you think the 2007 Dallas Cowboys at 13-3 are better than any of the Dallas teams in the 90s that didn't post the same regular season record? Please!!!

5. Of course things have to go the Giants way in order to win...as do things have to go Dallas' way in order for them to win. There are 6 other teams playing this weekend that are hoping for the same thing.

1) You are welcome for the spelling...lol. I am just trying to say that assumptions are useless without facts. There is nothing to suggest that it's been a distraction.2) Glenn should be okay. He is one of the more gifted pass catchers in the league. The rust you speak of may just be endurance which I agree with. This is a veteran who has done nothing but rehab all year with a playoff return in mind.

3) Did he miss any meetings or practices? Wade was fine with him going and said so in a recent PC. Anyone who talks to Romo knows he is all about Football. Oh...I just also read Jessica will not be attending the game. This is NOT schtick either....lol Witten was also there in Mexico, yet no one talks about him. Romo is the QB of America's team and dating a freaking knockout that 98% of all men would LOVE to nail. It makes for an interesting story on Sportscenter before they cut to commercials to try to sell me a truck, some beer and some ED pills. That's it.

4) No comparison to the 90's teams obviously. I am comparing them to this years Giants. The 2 losses (Romo hurt his thumb against the Eagles and had nothing to play for in Wash). They have played 3 of the remaining playoff teams that are still in and are 3-0 against them.

5) My comment there were lazy and cliche. Let me continue:

The Giants do NOT have the talent level of the Cowboys.

Dallas did not have many of their starters in the first game (even the second).

The Giants are missing a Cowboy killer in Shockey. Moss is not bad, but he's no Shockey.

Their Center is likely out of at least banged up. Ratliff will win the battle inside, the Giants can't run outside on the speed in the Dallas LB corps.

Newman limits Burress. This will be the first game with the Defense having everyone healthy.

Dallas will have to beat themselves in order to lose. I'm not saying it couldn't happen. However, I think it's the best statement about the game.

No, Randy (or did you mean Santana?) is no Shockey....Id

 

[Ice Cream Man]

They have a lot more momentum than the Cowboys have at the moment.

Can anyone tell me what exactly this means? I know anecdotally that good playing teams all of a sudden put up a stinker and vice versa. This happens a lot. Or alternatively, teams play great the first half of a game and terrible the next. I don't know what the percentage split is, but it seems hardly convincing that playing well now means playing well in the next game.

I just don't buy it. This is a term commentators use because they have nothing better to say and many fans actually believe it.

 

[TxBuckeye]

1 yard rushing week 17. With the starters running the ball. DAL better hope TO is back or they are screwed. No way Witten is catching 10 balls without TO taking away the defensive pressure.

 

[certificate]

TO was also supposedly on his death bed before the 2004 Super Bowl.He started that game and finished with 9/122.I expect similar numbers this week.

On his death bed? bit of an overstatement, I'd say.

 

[Bankerguy]

MOP,

I repsect your posts and you usually add tons of insight when you post. This one however, is more about guessing and assumptions.

1) It's Sparano. You are assuming it's a distraction. I'm not in the locker either but have not seen any evidence? Why do you say it's a distraction? Has he missed meetings or prep time? It's a division game they know each other pretty darn well. This is a line up play game after reviewing the game plan and any wrinkles to be added.

2) TO will play for sure. He won't be 100% for sure but he will draw coverage and clear passing lanes at the very least. Terry Glenn is back and should have an impact. Let's remember even Crayton and Hurd were beating coverage in the first meeting.

3) Could there possibly be a bigger NON-story. In Romo's spare time he is hitting an uber hot pop star. OMG, the world is ending. ESPN.

4) They had nothing to play for in 1 of the 3 games you mentioned. Oh and they are 13-3.

5) Sure it is. However, you can't deny that things will really need to go NY's way for them to win this game.

I am starting to wonder why Dallas should even show up? The Giants have been named the winner already.

If my post was guessing and reaching Bank...your post took it to another level my friend.1. Sparano...thanks for the spelling. Your point is that because we are not in the locker we can't make any assumptions??? Well shut the Shark Pool down now...

2. Terry Glenn? He hasn't played a down this year...talk about rusty. If Cowboy fans are banking on a big game fro Glenn fresh off knee problems all season...OH BOY!!!

3. Romo didn't just go out to dinner, he left the country for 3 days.

4. 13-3 is fine but so is Green Bay. Do you think the 2007 Dallas Cowboys at 13-3 are better than any of the Dallas teams in the 90s that didn't post the same regular season record? Please!!!

5. Of course things have to go the Giants way in order to win...as do things have to go Dallas' way in order for them to win. There are 6 other teams playing this weekend that are hoping for the same thing.

1) You are welcome for the spelling...lol. I am just trying to say that assumptions are useless without facts. There is nothing to suggest that it's been a distraction.2) Glenn should be okay. He is one of the more gifted pass catchers in the league. The rust you speak of may just be endurance which I agree with. This is a veteran who has done nothing but rehab all year with a playoff return in mind.

3) Did he miss any meetings or practices? Wade was fine with him going and said so in a recent PC. Anyone who talks to Romo knows he is all about Football. Oh...I just also read Jessica will not be attending the game. This is NOT schtick either....lol Witten was also there in Mexico, yet no one talks about him. Romo is the QB of America's team and dating a freaking knockout that 98% of all men would LOVE to nail. It makes for an interesting story on Sportscenter before they cut to commercials to try to sell me a truck, some beer and some ED pills. That's it.

4) No comparison to the 90's teams obviously. I am comparing them to this years Giants. The 2 losses (Romo hurt his thumb against the Eagles and had nothing to play for in Wash). They have played 3 of the remaining playoff teams that are still in and are 3-0 against them.

5) My comment there were lazy and cliche. Let me continue:

The Giants do NOT have the talent level of the Cowboys.

Dallas did not have many of their starters in the first game (even the second).

The Giants are missing a Cowboy killer in Shockey. Moss is not bad, but he's no Shockey.

Their Center is likely out of at least banged up. Ratliff will win the battle inside, the Giants can't run outside on the speed in the Dallas LB corps.

Newman limits Burress. This will be the first game with the Defense having everyone healthy.

Dallas will have to beat themselves in order to lose. I'm not saying it couldn't happen. However, I think it's the best statement about the game.

No, Randy (or did you mean Santana?) is no Shockey....Id

Whoops.......Boss.

 

[DWidmar]

While I agree with most of what you said, I am not sure about.....

3. Romo and Jessica Simpson...I don't blame him but he couldn't wait till the seaosn is over and then go hog wild?

It was his day off. How else should he have spent it?

Ahhhhhh - In the film room.SHOCKED to see him partying down in Mexico for 3 days when he had a playoff game to prepare for. If they loose this weekend, the media will have a field day with this one.

Link?? The guy is on vacation, that does not mean he is out partying until 3:00 am. He could have went anywhere and would have exactly the same three days off. Why not try to get out of the country so you have less media following you around. Try to relax a little. Every player on the team is off for the same three days. He is on vacation, no less, no more. Hey Brett Favre was down in Mississippi for his three days off. I heard he was out milking cows and working the farm. Better watch out Packer fans, he might have strained his thumb on those cows. This whole Romo thing is such a non story it is not funny.

 

[burd]

one big reason why the Giants may win ..... Roy Williams, the hardest hitting, yet worst cover safety in the league. Anytime an opposing offense scores a passing TD against the Cowboys, Roy hesitated a second too long on deciding whether to plug a gap or go into coverage. He can be a great player on defense. Unfortunately, he's often a liability.

 

[Iwannabeacowboybaby!]

MOP,I repsect your posts and you usually add tons of insight when you post. This one however, is more about guessing and assumptions. 1) It's Sparano. You are assuming it's a distraction. I'm not in the locker either but have not seen any evidence? Why do you say it's a distraction? Has he missed meetings or prep time? It's a division game they know each other pretty darn well. This is a line up play game after reviewing the game plan and any wrinkles to be added. 2) TO will play for sure. He won't be 100% for sure but he will draw coverage and clear passing lanes at the very least. Terry Glenn is back and should have an impact. Let's remember even Crayton and Hurd were beating coverage in the first meeting.3) Could there possibly be a bigger NON-story. In Romo's spare time he is hitting an uber hot pop star. OMG, the world is ending. ESPN. 4) They had nothing to play for in 1 of the 3 games you mentioned. Oh and they are 13-3.5) Sure it is. However, you can't deny that things will really need to go NY's way for them to win this game. I am starting to wonder why Dallas should even show up? The Giants have been named the winner already.

If my post was guessing and reaching Bank...your post took it to another level my friend.1. Sparano...thanks for the spelling. Your point is that because we are not in the locker we can't make any assumptions??? Well shut the Shark Pool down now... 2. Terry Glenn? He hasn't played a down this year...talk about rusty. If Cowboy fans are banking on a big game fro Glenn fresh off knee problems all season...OH BOY!!!3. Romo didn't just go out to dinner, he left the country for 3 days. 4. 13-3 is fine but so is Green Bay. Do you think the 2007 Dallas Cowboys at 13-3 are better than any of the Dallas teams in the 90s that didn't post the same regular season record? Please!!!5. Of course things have to go the Giants way in order to win...as do things have to go Dallas' way in order for them to win. There are 6 other teams playing this weekend that are hoping for the same thing.

Terry Glenn did play some downs against Washington. Also, he's practicing each day......I'm not saying he's going to be as sharp as last year, but as we'er here typing, he's practicing football which still helps.I think Indy fans are hoping for the same type of thing with Marvin Harrison.No, the Dallas 13-3 team of the 90's is way better......the Patriots are happy they're not in this year's playoffs.

 

[Muddy Rubicon]

While I agree with most of what you said, I am not sure about.....

3. Romo and Jessica Simpson...I don't blame him but he couldn't wait till the seaosn is over and then go hog wild?

It was his day off. How else should he have spent it?

Ahhhhhh - In the film room.SHOCKED to see him partying down in Mexico for 3 days when he had a playoff game to prepare for. If they loose this weekend, the media will have a field day with this one.

Right, and it will be all because they went to relax on their scheduled/assigned days off. You might want to tune your TV to E!, I think they have some regularly scheduled programming you would be interested in viewing.

 

[Iwannabeacowboybaby!]

one big reason why the Giants may win ..... Roy Williams, the hardest hitting, yet worst cover safety in the league. Anytime an opposing offense scores a passing TD against the Cowboys, Roy hesitated a second too long on deciding whether to plug a gap or go into coverage. He can be a great player on defense. Unfortunately, he's often a liability.

He played the first two games and they won. T. Newman was out week 1 which left gaping holes in the secondary and the game he was back vs. New York, they looked a lot better.Really, the biggest thing for me how is T.O? He's a huge part of the offense and also how is Romo's thunb. He didn't look any better vs. Washington although their was poor weather and of course TO being out and supposedly not trying as hard since the game didn't count.That's it.....I think the defense will be fine, it'll be what it has been all season. Can Romo play well because of the thunb, not because of his girlfriend or what happened last season and how effective will TO be.That's about it.

 

[Ridgelake]

Since when would Glenn draw a double team? Even at 100% he wouldn't.

You must not have been paying attention the last couple of years. He absolutely did. When teams did single him, there were frequent long plays and TDs. It was no accident that he had one of the best YPC in the NFL last year.

 

[culdeus]

Since when would Glenn draw a double team? Even at 100% he wouldn't.

You must not have been paying attention the last couple of years. He absolutely did. When teams did single him, there were frequent long plays and TDs. It was no accident that he had one of the best YPC in the NFL last year.

There's a difference between a double team and playing a deep zone coverage.

 

[matuski]

The whole Tony Romo/Jessica Simpson thing:

The NFL is just pissed and taking out on her all the frustration caused by her uncle OJ.

 

[Liquid Tension]

Giant fan here...

Did NE win when Weiss took the job at Notre Dame and Crennel had rumored to be leaving?

The truth is that the Giants are pretty banged up and only if TO is out does that even up the score a little. Dallas has beaten the Giants twice and they have done it because their DL dominated the Giant OL and the Dallas OL dominated the Giant DL. I am not sure why that would change the 3rd time? I think a lot needs to go right for the Giants to win.