Game Thread W17 - Philadelphia V Dallas (2 Viewers)

[fasteddie_21]

As good as this feels, it boggles my mind that both teams starters are still in this. Stupid on both sides imo.

 

[Andy Herron]

The Eagles were losing when I posted that tough guy, it had nothing to do with the fact that you're trolling.

I'm here every week slick. I'm a blogger, not a troll.The Eagles were losing when they got here.

How do i usnsuscribe from that blog ??

Consider it done.P.S. Your spelling teacher called.

 

[dickey moe]

SHUTOUT

Now keep it up next week, boys.

 

[fissure man]

Can you guys take it to PM?

Loving McNabb's body language! Can we finally do what Philly always does to us next week too? God I hope so!

 

[faulkfan]

Embaressing . Eagles will be MUCH better next week , heck , can't be worse.

Why do you say that? They had everything to play for this week and totally laid an egg.

I assumed they rested their starters without looking at the box score.I'm guessing they get their A##es handed to them next week if this is the determination they show when it counts.

 

[fasteddie_21]

First time in Dallas Cowboy history they posted back-to-back shutouts.

vs NFC East opponents to boot! Woohoo!!!!

 

[Ditkaless Wonders]

I thought the Eagles would show more heart. I was mistaken.

 

[jojoh07]

Good game dallas , Lets hope next week will be a good one.

 

[Andy Herron]

Cowboys NFC East Champions and #3 seed!

 

[Gachi]

You better enjoy it cowboys, that's all I have to say. I don't see yall's playoff drought ending anytime soon.

 

[fissure man]

You better enjoy it cowboys, that's all I have to say. I don't see yall's playoff drought ending anytime soon.

Don't we play you guys again?

 

[fasteddie_21]

You better enjoy it cowboys, that's all I have to say. I don't see yall's playoff drought ending anytime soon.

Obviously, because Philly showed so much today ?

 

[Andy Herron]

First time in Dallas Cowboy history they posted back-to-back shutouts.vs NFC East opponents to boot! Woohoo!!!!

Yes, I thought of that too.Pretty awesome!

 

[jojoh07]

The Eagles were losing when I posted that tough guy, it had nothing to do with the fact that you're trolling.

I'm here every week slick. I'm a blogger, not a troll.The Eagles were losing when they got here.

How do i usnsuscribe from that blog ??

Consider it done.P.S. Your spelling teacher called.

Is this guy a staff member here ???

 

[dickey moe]

Embaressing . Eagles will be MUCH better next week , heck , can't be worse.

Why do you say that? They had everything to play for this week and totally laid an egg.

I assumed they rested their starters without looking at the box score.

You assumed wrong.

 

[Statorama]

The Eagles were losing when I posted that tough guy, it had nothing to do with the fact that you're trolling.

I'm here every week slick. I'm a blogger, not a troll.The Eagles were losing when they got here.

How do i usnsuscribe from that blog ??

Consider it done.P.S. Your spelling teacher called.

serious business

 

[bentley]

You better enjoy it cowboys, that's all I have to say. I don't see yall's playoff drought ending anytime soon.

Obviously, because Philly showed so much today ?

The 44-16 cumulative score and the fact that the team that's won twice is 12-5 in the third matchup would suggest the drought is ending shortly. Unless "soon" means in the next four days.

 

[Mustang Man]

Oh let all the yeah you won this week we gonna getcha next week talk start. Dallas just dominated Philly not just won a close game dominated Philly. 44-6 SEEMS FAR FAR AWAY.It will be even further after next week. This team wants it and knows they are better then Philly PERIOD.

LOVE IT DIVISION TITLE BEAT PHILLY TO GET IT.NO BACKING IN THE PLAYOFFS INSTEAD WE ARE THE HOTTEST IN THE NFC GOING INTO IT. HERE WE COME

 

[Mustang Man]

Cowboys NFC East Champions and #3 seed!

YEAH and they are playing their best right now. We can go far. This defense is playing lights out. Romo, I do not even have to say anything.

 

[simmonjm]

Philadelphia will enter the post season with 0 wins against playoff teams.

 

[fatness]

This defense is playing lights out.

They really are right now. Congrats to Cowboy fans.

 

[Routilla]

So if we beat PHI next week and the winner of GB/AZ can upset N.O., DAL can host the NFC title game with a win @MIN.

So let it be written, so let it be done.

 

[Routilla]

Does anyone have an early injury report for the team following today's game. It sounds like we may not have Choice, what about Newman?

 

[DaWidowMaker]

Thats what the hell I'm talking about baby!!!! Philly has consistently shown that they have no running game whatsoever and today is the day we made them pay! Next week they will try to make a commitment but we will overwhelm them and leave no doubt!!! How about them Cowboys baby!!!44-6?...no how about 24-0 2009 NFC East Champions and #3 seed!!!

 

[ScottyFargo]

Thank you Dallas Cowboys Signed the Minnesota Vikings

 

[CaptainHook]

Brilliant loss by the eagles. Realized they have no shot this year so lose to get a much better draft pick for the Kolb era. Enjoy this year cowboys fans the eagles are going to be amazing starting next year.

 

[Phulish]

wasn't expecting a shutout.

Great win for the cowboys, but I expect a different eagles team next week, I would expect them to be alot more aggressive offensively and defensively. Thought the eagles o-line played fairly well. Between the receiver drops and McNabb not throwing all that well, if that is different next week we have a much closer game.

Only concern I had was I didn't feel the front 7 got as much pressure as I would have liked to see against the reshuffled line.

I think the Philly D benefits from playing at home, the noise coupled with their aggressiveness is what really causes problems. Glad we have this game at home. No way would I want the 1st game to be on the road at Minny.

Would have liked to see Suisham attempt a FG where they went for it on 4th, would of been a long one but might of helped with confidence.

Need to get Roy involved again, as much as he has sucked, he can be a factor, I think he is losing confidence in himself which is just as dangerous as the QB losing confidence.

Gonna be fun at work tomorrow (live o/s Philly)

 

[Routilla]

wasn't expecting a shutout.Great win for the cowboys, but I expect a different eagles team next week, I would expect them to be alot more aggressive offensively and defensively. Thought the eagles o-line played fairly well. Between the receiver drops and McNabb not throwing all that well, if that is different next week we have a much closer game.Only concern I had was I didn't feel the front 7 got as much pressure as I would have liked to see against the reshuffled line.I think the Philly D benefits from playing at home, the noise coupled with their aggressiveness is what really causes problems. Glad we have this game at home. No way would I want the 1st game to be on the road at Minny.Would have liked to see Suisham attempt a FG where they went for it on 4th, would of been a long one but might of helped with confidence.Need to get Roy involved again, as much as he has sucked, he can be a factor, I think he is losing confidence in himself which is just as dangerous as the QB losing confidence.Gonna be fun at work tomorrow (live o/s Philly)

Suisham did nail a 44 yarder to make it a 3 possession game today. That has to build confidence.

 

[Ridgelake]

This was nice. Good for confidence. Jerry gets to earn back a few bucks next week with a home game.

But this don't mean jack unless they win next week. Nothing to celebrate today as they haven't really accomplished anything other than a title of NFCE Champion. But again, that doesnt mean jack unless they capitalize next week.

The Eagles will come much harder next week. A lot more blitzes. We'll see Vick some. It will be a different team and a different game. I don't think we saw Philly's best shot. We did see Dallas' best shot. Can they do it 2 weeks in a row?

 

[Bogart]

You better enjoy it cowboys, that's all I have to say. I don't see yall's playoff drought ending anytime soon.

 

[culdeus]

The Eagles were losing when I posted that tough guy, it had nothing to do with the fact that you're trolling.

I'm here every week slick. I'm a blogger, not a troll.The Eagles were losing when they got here.

How do i usnsuscribe from that blog ??

Consider it done.P.S. Your spelling teacher called.

Is this guy a staff member here ???

We never have gotten an answer on this.

 

[ArcticEdge]

Thanks Dallas. Im not gonna send you a fruit basket or anything, but thanks.

 

[Amused to Death]

McNabb: "We showed our youth today."

 

[Crusaderfan]

McNabb: "We showed our youth today."

When has McNabb EVER taken responsibility for a loss? Maybe if Maclin was a year older, his arms would be longer and he would be better able to reach behind him to catch passes? Or maybe if Nick Cole was a year older his shotgun snaps would be higher so McNabb wouldn't have to bend to catch them? This guy just continues to deflect any responsibility for Eagles failures.

 

[unckeyherb]

You better enjoy it cowboys, that's all I have to say. I don't see yall's playoff drought ending anytime soon.

Obviously, because Philly showed so much today ?

The 44-16 cumulative score and the fact that the team that's won twice is 12-5 in the third matchup would suggest the drought is ending shortly. Unless "soon" means in the next four days.

Under Reid, the Eagles have never lost a first round playoff game. 7-0. I will say that we got our asses handed to us yesterday. We made some stupid mistakes, I counted 5 dropped passes, the defense was swiss cheese, etc. Thats not to take anything away from Dallas, they outplayed us every step of the way and it pains me to say this, but they wanted it WAY more than we did. That being said...Its a new season now. Eagles have made the playoffs for the eigth time in ten years. As a fan, I am thankful for their consistent level of playoff caliber teams. I can't say I am not worried about this Saturday, but if there is any team that has the playoff experience needed in coaching staff and in players, it is the Birds. Good Luck and may the best team win. I honestly can't call it at all...

 

[Manster]

You better enjoy it cowboys, that's all I have to say. I don't see yall's playoff drought ending anytime soon.

Obviously, because Philly showed so much today ?

The 44-16 cumulative score and the fact that the team that's won twice is 12-5 in the third matchup would suggest the drought is ending shortly. Unless "soon" means in the next four days.

Under Reid, the Eagles have never lost a first round playoff game. 7-0. I will say that we got our asses handed to us yesterday. We made some stupid mistakes, I counted 5 dropped passes, the defense was swiss cheese, etc. Thats not to take anything away from Dallas, they outplayed us every step of the way and it pains me to say this, but they wanted it WAY more than we did. That being said...Its a new season now. Eagles have made the playoffs for the eigth time in ten years. As a fan, I am thankful for their consistent level of playoff caliber teams. I can't say I am not worried about this Saturday, but if there is any team that has the playoff experience needed in coaching staff and in players, it is the Birds. Good Luck and may the best team win. I honestly can't call it at all...

very well said. this game Saturday night is gonna be a slugfest! i cant wait!

 

[unckeyherb]

McNabb: "We showed our youth today."

When has McNabb EVER taken responsibility for a loss? Maybe if Maclin was a year older, his arms would be longer and he would be better able to reach behind him to catch passes? Or maybe if Nick Cole was a year older his shotgun snaps would be higher so McNabb wouldn't have to bend to catch them? This guy just continues to deflect any responsibility for Eagles failures.

sorry, but isn't Maclin a first Round professional WR? The ball went through his hands. Literally. Was it a great throw, no, but I have a minimal expectation that if the WR gets both hands around the ball, he will catch it. There were three or four other DROPS that hit people squarely in the chest. Jackson had one that bounced off his stomach. I can think of one major miss that he had, and that was the deep route to a wide open Jackson. He probably shouldn't have said it the way he did, but he wasn't wrong. Also, that loss was on everyone. The whole team, offense, defense, ST, coaching all sucked. His role was a very small element in their Failure..

 

[unckeyherb]

You better enjoy it cowboys, that's all I have to say. I don't see yall's playoff drought ending anytime soon.

Obviously, because Philly showed so much today ?

The 44-16 cumulative score and the fact that the team that's won twice is 12-5 in the third matchup would suggest the drought is ending shortly. Unless "soon" means in the next four days.

Under Reid, the Eagles have never lost a first round playoff game. 7-0. I will say that we got our asses handed to us yesterday. We made some stupid mistakes, I counted 5 dropped passes, the defense was swiss cheese, etc. Thats not to take anything away from Dallas, they outplayed us every step of the way and it pains me to say this, but they wanted it WAY more than we did. That being said...Its a new season now. Eagles have made the playoffs for the eigth time in ten years. As a fan, I am thankful for their consistent level of playoff caliber teams. I can't say I am not worried about this Saturday, but if there is any team that has the playoff experience needed in coaching staff and in players, it is the Birds. Good Luck and may the best team win. I honestly can't call it at all...

very well said. this game Saturday night is gonna be a slugfest! i cant wait!

yep. It could be a lot worse. Imagine you were a sad little NY Giants fan

 

[Amused to Death]

McNabb: "We showed our youth today."

When has McNabb EVER taken responsibility for a loss? Maybe if Maclin was a year older, his arms would be longer and he would be better able to reach behind him to catch passes? Or maybe if Nick Cole was a year older his shotgun snaps would be higher so McNabb wouldn't have to bend to catch them? This guy just continues to deflect any responsibility for Eagles failures.

sorry, but isn't Maclin a first Round professional WR? The ball went through his hands. Literally. Was it a great throw, no, but I have a minimal expectation that if the WR gets both hands around the ball, he will catch it. There were three or four other DROPS that hit people squarely in the chest. Jackson had one that bounced off his stomach. I can think of one major miss that he had, and that was the deep route to a wide open Jackson. He probably shouldn't have said it the way he did, but he wasn't wrong. Also, that loss was on everyone. The whole team, offense, defense, ST, coaching all sucked. His role was a very small element in their Failure..

Its correct to say Maclin could have caught that one ball, but it was clearly behind him. If McNabb hits him in stride it could have been a TD.

 

[scratcher]

You better enjoy it cowboys, that's all I have to say. I don't see yall's playoff drought ending anytime soon.

Obviously, because Philly showed so much today ?

The 44-16 cumulative score and the fact that the team that's won twice is 12-5 in the third matchup would suggest the drought is ending shortly. Unless "soon" means in the next four days.

Under Reid, the Eagles have never lost a first round playoff game. 7-0. I will say that we got our asses handed to us yesterday. We made some stupid mistakes, I counted 5 dropped passes, the defense was swiss cheese, etc. Thats not to take anything away from Dallas, they outplayed us every step of the way and it pains me to say this, but they wanted it WAY more than we did. That being said...Its a new season now. Eagles have made the playoffs for the eigth time in ten years. As a fan, I am thankful for their consistent level of playoff caliber teams. I can't say I am not worried about this Saturday, but if there is any team that has the playoff experience needed in coaching staff and in players, it is the Birds. Good Luck and may the best team win. I honestly can't call it at all...

summed it up nicely

 

[bentley]

You better enjoy it cowboys, that's all I have to say. I don't see yall's playoff drought ending anytime soon.

Obviously, because Philly showed so much today ?

The 44-16 cumulative score and the fact that the team that's won twice is 12-5 in the third matchup would suggest the drought is ending shortly. Unless "soon" means in the next four days.

Under Reid, the Eagles have never lost a first round playoff game. 7-0. I will say that we got our asses handed to us yesterday. We made some stupid mistakes, I counted 5 dropped passes, the defense was swiss cheese, etc. Thats not to take anything away from Dallas, they outplayed us every step of the way and it pains me to say this, but they wanted it WAY more than we did. That being said...Its a new season now. Eagles have made the playoffs for the eigth time in ten years. As a fan, I am thankful for their consistent level of playoff caliber teams. I can't say I am not worried about this Saturday, but if there is any team that has the playoff experience needed in coaching staff and in players, it is the Birds. Good Luck and may the best team win. I honestly can't call it at all...

Good take. I'm looking forward to it. As a Cowboys fan, I'm obviously whether it's at home or on the road or versus the Eagles or the versus the Texas School for the Deaf.

 

[Manster]

You better enjoy it cowboys, that's all I have to say. I don't see yall's playoff drought ending anytime soon.

Obviously, because Philly showed so much today ?

The 44-16 cumulative score and the fact that the team that's won twice is 12-5 in the third matchup would suggest the drought is ending shortly. Unless "soon" means in the next four days.

Under Reid, the Eagles have never lost a first round playoff game. 7-0. I will say that we got our asses handed to us yesterday. We made some stupid mistakes, I counted 5 dropped passes, the defense was swiss cheese, etc. Thats not to take anything away from Dallas, they outplayed us every step of the way and it pains me to say this, but they wanted it WAY more than we did. That being said...Its a new season now. Eagles have made the playoffs for the eigth time in ten years. As a fan, I am thankful for their consistent level of playoff caliber teams. I can't say I am not worried about this Saturday, but if there is any team that has the playoff experience needed in coaching staff and in players, it is the Birds. Good Luck and may the best team win. I honestly can't call it at all...

Good take. I'm looking forward to it. As a Cowboys fan, I'm obviously whether it's at home or on the road or versus the Eagles or the versus the Texas School for the Deaf.

no kiddin. Cowboys Stadium is way too quiet. not that Texas Stadium was known to be loud, but come on! a shut out of the eagles to win the NFC East. that place should be rockin! maybe people are too upset about how much money they spent to see a game, to be loud?

 

[CentralPA]

no kiddin. Cowboys Stadium is way too quiet. not that Texas Stadium was known to be loud, but come on! a shut out of the eagles to win the NFC East. that place should be rockin! maybe people are too upset about how much money they spent to see a game, to be loud?

If you had an HD screen a mile long to watch the game in your seat you'd probably wouldn't make to much noise because of being awe. I hear that thing is breathtaking in person.

 

[unckeyherb]

McNabb: "We showed our youth today."

When has McNabb EVER taken responsibility for a loss? Maybe if Maclin was a year older, his arms would be longer and he would be better able to reach behind him to catch passes? Or maybe if Nick Cole was a year older his shotgun snaps would be higher so McNabb wouldn't have to bend to catch them? This guy just continues to deflect any responsibility for Eagles failures.

sorry, but isn't Maclin a first Round professional WR? The ball went through his hands. Literally. Was it a great throw, no, but I have a minimal expectation that if the WR gets both hands around the ball, he will catch it. There were three or four other DROPS that hit people squarely in the chest. Jackson had one that bounced off his stomach. I can think of one major miss that he had, and that was the deep route to a wide open Jackson. He probably shouldn't have said it the way he did, but he wasn't wrong. Also, that loss was on everyone. The whole team, offense, defense, ST, coaching all sucked. His role was a very small element in their Failure..

Its correct to say Maclin could have caught that one ball, but it was clearly behind him. If McNabb hits him in stride it could have been a TD.

this is the problem I have with a lot of the negative McNabb talkers (not lumping you in, just an example.) You agree that Maclin should have caught it. But the issue you have is with McNabb not hitting him in stride, not with the fact that the ball was absolutely catchable and went through the WR's hands. Point is McNabb put the ball in a spot that his WR should have been able to make a play. The WR didn't but the blame falls at McNabb's feet for not putting it in a BETTER place for the WR to make a play. And what about the other balls that were clearly drops by the WR's? Look i can't say McNabb played very well, but neither the reason for the offense sputtering nor us losing can be placed at his feet. I can understand his frustration and while it might not have been the best thing to say, it is the truth. A lot of the youth on this team did not show up. I would throw Macdonald in there as well. I know he has been around for a long time under johnson, but this is his first year holding the clipboard and frankly I thought that defense was EXPOSED yesterday. And a lot of the blame should go on his shoulders. Where was the pressure? how many blitzes did he run? More importantly, how many blitzes did he run successfully? the Safety play was lackluster, Trotter can not cover Witten/Austin (nor should he be expected to, but whatever.) This was a team loss.

 

[culdeus]

no kiddin. Cowboys Stadium is way too quiet. not that Texas Stadium was known to be loud, but come on! a shut out of the eagles to win the NFC East. that place should be rockin! maybe people are too upset about how much money they spent to see a game, to be loud?

If you had an HD screen a mile long to watch the game in your seat you'd probably wouldn't make to much noise because of being awe. I hear that thing is breathtaking in person.

The end zone design takes all the noise out. That is, if there is any to begin with.

 

[Amused to Death]

McNabb: "We showed our youth today."

When has McNabb EVER taken responsibility for a loss? Maybe if Maclin was a year older, his arms would be longer and he would be better able to reach behind him to catch passes? Or maybe if Nick Cole was a year older his shotgun snaps would be higher so McNabb wouldn't have to bend to catch them? This guy just continues to deflect any responsibility for Eagles failures.

sorry, but isn't Maclin a first Round professional WR? The ball went through his hands. Literally. Was it a great throw, no, but I have a minimal expectation that if the WR gets both hands around the ball, he will catch it. There were three or four other DROPS that hit people squarely in the chest. Jackson had one that bounced off his stomach. I can think of one major miss that he had, and that was the deep route to a wide open Jackson. He probably shouldn't have said it the way he did, but he wasn't wrong. Also, that loss was on everyone. The whole team, offense, defense, ST, coaching all sucked. His role was a very small element in their Failure..

Its correct to say Maclin could have caught that one ball, but it was clearly behind him. If McNabb hits him in stride it could have been a TD.

this is the problem I have with a lot of the negative McNabb talkers (not lumping you in, just an example.) You agree that Maclin should have caught it. But the issue you have is with McNabb not hitting him in stride, not with the fact that the ball was absolutely catchable and went through the WR's hands. Point is McNabb put the ball in a spot that his WR should have been able to make a play. The WR didn't but the blame falls at McNabb's feet for not putting it in a BETTER place for the WR to make a play. And what about the other balls that were clearly drops by the WR's? Look i can't say McNabb played very well, but neither the reason for the offense sputtering nor us losing can be placed at his feet. I can understand his frustration and while it might not have been the best thing to say, it is the truth. A lot of the youth on this team did not show up. I would throw Macdonald in there as well. I know he has been around for a long time under johnson, but this is his first year holding the clipboard and frankly I thought that defense was EXPOSED yesterday. And a lot of the blame should go on his shoulders. Where was the pressure? how many blitzes did he run? More importantly, how many blitzes did he run successfully? the Safety play was lackluster, Trotter can not cover Witten/Austin (nor should he be expected to, but whatever.) This was a team loss.

I'm not letting the WR off the hook. Just pointing out how McNabb went out of his way to throw the 'youth' under the bus when he certainly is not without blame. He needs to look in the mirror before calling out others. Saying "we showed our youth today" is another way of saying, "hey, it wasn't my fault" when he could have, in fact, played better himself.It was a poorly thrown ball that the receiver could have made the catch.

 

[CentralPA]

no kiddin. Cowboys Stadium is way too quiet. not that Texas Stadium was known to be loud, but come on! a shut out of the eagles to win the NFC East. that place should be rockin! maybe people are too upset about how much money they spent to see a game, to be loud?

If you had an HD screen a mile long to watch the game in your seat you'd probably wouldn't make to much noise because of being awe. I hear that thing is breathtaking in person.

The end zone design takes all the noise out. That is, if there is any to begin with.

That is weird, I am no architech major or anything but with the dome roof closed I would think it get a much louder in there. There were a few times where it soundd loud on TV but that is never a true gauge.

 

[Amused to Death]

A quick look a the play-by-play at NFL.com...

First 3 possessions, the Eagles ran 16 plays (excluding punts), 12 passing 4 running. Of course its always wise to call all these shotgun plays (and passing in general) when your main concern coming into the game is your center and O-line play.

 

[culdeus]

no kiddin. Cowboys Stadium is way too quiet. not that Texas Stadium was known to be loud, but come on! a shut out of the eagles to win the NFC East. that place should be rockin! maybe people are too upset about how much money they spent to see a game, to be loud?

If you had an HD screen a mile long to watch the game in your seat you'd probably wouldn't make to much noise because of being awe. I hear that thing is breathtaking in person.

The end zone design takes all the noise out. That is, if there is any to begin with.

That is weird, I am no architech major or anything but with the dome roof closed I would think it get a much louder in there. There were a few times where it soundd loud on TV but that is never a true gauge.

the end zone is open over the 1st deck all the way to the glass walls. That is a major dead air space to allow for standing room only fans. Stadiums that are actually truly loud like Seattle etc. etc. have high end zones that are vertical to trap the noise. The roof has nothing to do with it as it's far too high over the field to be any factor at all.