HUGE game in Atlanta this weekend.... (1 Viewer)

[GRIDIRON ASSASSIN]

In the event Dallas loses to Atlanta this weekend, they'll go from "Super Bowl favorites" to "fighting for their playoff lives" in less than a week.

If the Cowpokes lose, the NY Giants, Philly and Atlanta all will have had better NFC records. Currently Philly has beaten the Cowboys head to head, and there's still a game remaining.

I don't see ANY WAY IN GOD'S GREEN EARTH the Cowboys could choke against Atlanta though. Mike Vick sucks, their run defense is putrid and both starting running backs are injured.

Plus the Cowboys are great. Just listen to the media. The same media that gets kicked around all the time by Parcells, yet they continue to suckle up to his man teets whenever given the chance.

 

[Bankerguy]

In the event Dallas loses to Atlanta this weekend, they'll go from "Super Bowl favorites" to "fighting for their playoff lives" in less than a week.If the Cowpokes lose, the NY Giants, Philly and Atlanta all will have had better NFC records. Currently Philly has beaten the Cowboys head to head, and there's still a game remaining.I don't see ANY WAY IN GOD'S GREEN EARTH the Cowboys could choke against Atlanta though. Mike Vick sucks, their run defense is putrid and both starting running backs are injured.Plus the Cowboys are great. Just listen to the media. The same media that gets kicked around all the time by Parcells, yet they continue to suckle up to his man teets whenever given the chance.

Wow....have you been saving this for a while?

 

[JaxBill]

Atlanta is 31st in the league in passing ypg allowed. Dunn and Norwood are both dinged, so it'll be harder for the Falcons to cheew the clock on the ground. Expect a big game for Glenn, Owens, and Witten.

 

[simmonjm]

In the event Dallas loses to Atlanta this weekend, they'll go from "Super Bowl favorites" to "fighting for their playoff lives" in less than a week.If the Cowpokes lose, the NY Giants, Philly and Atlanta all will have had better NFC records. Currently Philly has beaten the Cowboys head to head, and there's still a game remaining.I don't see ANY WAY IN GOD'S GREEN EARTH the Cowboys could choke against Atlanta though. Mike Vick sucks, their run defense is putrid and both starting running backs are injured.Plus the Cowboys are great. Just listen to the media. The same media that gets kicked around all the time by Parcells, yet they continue to suckle up to his man teets whenever given the chance.

Wow....have you been saving this for a while?

Bankerguy I think he took it personal when everyone was saying the Cowboys could beat the Bears at Soldier Field.

 

[BigTex]

In the event Dallas loses to Atlanta this weekend, they'll go from "Super Bowl favorites" to "fighting for their playoff lives" in less than a week.If the Cowpokes lose, the NY Giants, Philly and Atlanta all will have had better NFC records. Currently Philly has beaten the Cowboys head to head, and there's still a game remaining.I don't see ANY WAY IN GOD'S GREEN EARTH the Cowboys could choke against Atlanta though. Mike Vick sucks, their run defense is putrid and both starting running backs are injured.Plus the Cowboys are great. Just listen to the media. The same media that gets kicked around all the time by Parcells, yet they continue to suckle up to his man teets whenever given the chance.

Wow....have you been saving this for a while?

 

[Green94]

Dallas = Super Bowl Champs

 

[GRIDIRON ASSASSIN]

Dallas = Super Bowl Champs

I agree Green94.The New Orleans game was the wakeup call they needed. NO WAY they don't make it to the Super Bowl, let alone win in it.

 

[Bankerguy]

Just like the Miami loss probably helped you guys. Why is that so hard to understand?

Oh and...eventually a team will tackle Hester.

I just find it funny that most Bears fans around here have been talking about the Cowboys so much if we = the suck.

I also wish we played the powerhouses of Detroit/Minny/GB 6 times a year.

Your record against decent teams, is well.....average. Can't wait to watch this team go down in their game.

 

[AsimoV]

Dallas = Super Bowl Champs

I agree Green94.The New Orleans game was the wakeup call they needed. NO WAY they don't make it to the Super Bowl, let alone win in it.

I like how the Saints beat the ever-living hell out of Dallas and THAT'S the reason Dallas will obviously win the Superbowl. No. The Saints have done this all season; play the hottest team in the NFC, expose their flaws, and send them into a tailspin (eg. Falcons, Eagles and now the Cowboys). In every instance, the opposing team has gone on a losing streak the following weeks. This will happen once more. Romo has been figured out.Superbowl - Saints vs. Chargers

 

[Bankerguy]

Dallas = Super Bowl Champs

I agree Green94.The New Orleans game was the wakeup call they needed. NO WAY they don't make it to the Super Bowl, let alone win in it.

I like how the Saints beat the ever-living hell out of Dallas and THAT'S the reason Dallas will obviously win the Superbowl. No. The Saints have done this all season; play the hottest team in the NFC, expose their flaws, and send them into a tailspin (eg. Falcons, Eagles and now the Cowboys). In every instance, the opposing team has gone on a losing streak the following weeks. This will happen once more. Romo has been figured out.Superbowl - Saints vs. Chargers

What was figured out?He had a bad game.

 

[AsimoV]

Dallas = Super Bowl Champs

I agree Green94.The New Orleans game was the wakeup call they needed. NO WAY they don't make it to the Super Bowl, let alone win in it.

I like how the Saints beat the ever-living hell out of Dallas and THAT'S the reason Dallas will obviously win the Superbowl. No. The Saints have done this all season; play the hottest team in the NFC, expose their flaws, and send them into a tailspin (eg. Falcons, Eagles and now the Cowboys). In every instance, the opposing team has gone on a losing streak the following weeks. This will happen once more. Romo has been figured out.Superbowl - Saints vs. Chargers

What was figured out?He had a bad game.

Evidently you see no reason he had a bad game? Just a random poor outing? Payton rattled him from the 1st quarter with insane pressure (specifically from the blind side) and usually a QB spy to get in his face when he tried to roll out. He realizes that Romo is not all that great throwing into the flat, and he's right. The Saints do not have immensely talented defensive players (aside from Will Smith) it's the gameplan that makes it work. I'm not saying any team can beat the Cowboys; they're still a good squad. But any D with a decent pass rush can hurry Romo into bad decisions.

 

[Bankerguy]

Dallas = Super Bowl Champs

I agree Green94.The New Orleans game was the wakeup call they needed. NO WAY they don't make it to the Super Bowl, let alone win in it.

I like how the Saints beat the ever-living hell out of Dallas and THAT'S the reason Dallas will obviously win the Superbowl. No. The Saints have done this all season; play the hottest team in the NFC, expose their flaws, and send them into a tailspin (eg. Falcons, Eagles and now the Cowboys). In every instance, the opposing team has gone on a losing streak the following weeks. This will happen once more. Romo has been figured out.Superbowl - Saints vs. Chargers

What was figured out?He had a bad game.

Evidently you see no reason he had a bad game? Just a random poor outing? Payton rattled him from the 1st quarter with insane pressure (specifically from the blind side) and usually a QB spy to get in his face when he tried to roll out. He realizes that Romo is not all that great throwing into the flat, and he's right. The Saints do not have immensely talented defensive players (aside from Will Smith) it's the gameplan that makes it work. I'm not saying any team can beat the Cowboys; they're still a good squad. But any D with a decent pass rush can hurry Romo into bad decisions.

No way...pressure hurts a QB performance.Brilliant. You should coach. I guess the Cowboys have Peyton Manning figured out then.

 

[AsimoV]

Dallas = Super Bowl Champs

I agree Green94.The New Orleans game was the wakeup call they needed. NO WAY they don't make it to the Super Bowl, let alone win in it.

I like how the Saints beat the ever-living hell out of Dallas and THAT'S the reason Dallas will obviously win the Superbowl. No. The Saints have done this all season; play the hottest team in the NFC, expose their flaws, and send them into a tailspin (eg. Falcons, Eagles and now the Cowboys). In every instance, the opposing team has gone on a losing streak the following weeks. This will happen once more. Romo has been figured out.Superbowl - Saints vs. Chargers

What was figured out?He had a bad game.

Evidently you see no reason he had a bad game? Just a random poor outing? Payton rattled him from the 1st quarter with insane pressure (specifically from the blind side) and usually a QB spy to get in his face when he tried to roll out. He realizes that Romo is not all that great throwing into the flat, and he's right. The Saints do not have immensely talented defensive players (aside from Will Smith) it's the gameplan that makes it work. I'm not saying any team can beat the Cowboys; they're still a good squad. But any D with a decent pass rush can hurry Romo into bad decisions.

No way...pressure hurts a QB performance.Brilliant. You should coach. I guess the Cowboys have Peyton Manning figured out then.

Smarmy comments... last resort of someone with nothing left to say.Anyway, you're right, the pressure is just the beginning. Payton knew where he was going to throw and when he was going to throw it. The pressure just gets you to that point; beyond that, it's about calling the right coverages, which Payton also did. Everything called defensively after the 1st quarter was the right call. The only touchdown Romo had was a fluke TO reception gift wrapoped by Fred Thomas. DB's were in position all night long.Romo didn't just look bad, he looked SCARED. For someone who had been brimmning with confidence, that sounds like knowing when someone has your number.As for the coach bit, never said I was a football genius, like so many enflamed egos on this board. I'm not. But I know my Saints, and aside from that Jones 70 yard TD, the Cowboys offense was dismal. I reitterate, Payton knew where Romo would look to go with the ball. That simple.I'd look forward to your next sarcastic post, but my shifts over. Later. And just because I'm pretty sure you're a cowboy fan, it felt really good kicking your #####. Hope you can avoid that losing streak. See ya.

 

[ooofffaaa]

What kind of stats do you guys see Vick putting up this week with both of his RB's dinged up?

 

[Bankerguy]

Dallas = Super Bowl Champs

I agree Green94.The New Orleans game was the wakeup call they needed. NO WAY they don't make it to the Super Bowl, let alone win in it.

I like how the Saints beat the ever-living hell out of Dallas and THAT'S the reason Dallas will obviously win the Superbowl. No. The Saints have done this all season; play the hottest team in the NFC, expose their flaws, and send them into a tailspin (eg. Falcons, Eagles and now the Cowboys). In every instance, the opposing team has gone on a losing streak the following weeks. This will happen once more. Romo has been figured out.Superbowl - Saints vs. Chargers

What was figured out?He had a bad game.

Evidently you see no reason he had a bad game? Just a random poor outing? Payton rattled him from the 1st quarter with insane pressure (specifically from the blind side) and usually a QB spy to get in his face when he tried to roll out. He realizes that Romo is not all that great throwing into the flat, and he's right. The Saints do not have immensely talented defensive players (aside from Will Smith) it's the gameplan that makes it work. I'm not saying any team can beat the Cowboys; they're still a good squad. But any D with a decent pass rush can hurry Romo into bad decisions.

No way...pressure hurts a QB performance.Brilliant. You should coach. I guess the Cowboys have Peyton Manning figured out then.

Smarmy comments... last resort of someone with nothing left to say.Anyway, you're right, the pressure is just the beginning. Payton knew where he was going to throw and when he was going to throw it. The pressure just gets you to that point; beyond that, it's about calling the right coverages, which Payton also did. Everything called defensively after the 1st quarter was the right call. The only touchdown Romo had was a fluke TO reception gift wrapoped by Fred Thomas. DB's were in position all night long.Romo didn't just look bad, he looked SCARED. For someone who had been brimmning with confidence, that sounds like knowing when someone has your number.As for the coach bit, never said I was a football genius, like so many enflamed egos on this board. I'm not. But I know my Saints, and aside from that Jones 70 yard TD, the Cowboys offense was dismal. I reitterate, Payton knew where Romo would look to go with the ball. That simple.I'd look forward to your next sarcastic post, but my shifts over. Later. And just because I'm pretty sure you're a cowboy fan, it felt really good kicking your #####. Hope you can avoid that losing streak. See ya.

I have lots left to say, you aren't listening. You speak in very general terms and you assume that you know your butt from your elbow. Enjoy your regular season win. You beat us good, no doubt. We were definetly out coached Sunday night. I am very interested to see the playoffs this year, should make for good debate.

 

[Green94]

Dallas = Super Bowl Champs

I agree Green94.The New Orleans game was the wakeup call they needed. NO WAY they don't make it to the Super Bowl, let alone win in it.

I like how the Saints beat the ever-living hell out of Dallas and THAT'S the reason Dallas will obviously win the Superbowl. No. The Saints have done this all season; play the hottest team in the NFC, expose their flaws, and send them into a tailspin (eg. Falcons, Eagles and now the Cowboys). In every instance, the opposing team has gone on a losing streak the following weeks. This will happen once more. Romo has been figured out.Superbowl - Saints vs. Chargers

Um, I was kidding. But whatever.

 

[Green94]

I just find it funny that most Bears fans around here have been talking about the Cowboys so much if we = the suck.

Not sure who you are talking about, but people have downplayed the Bears success all season. Do they have flaws, sure, but every team does. The defense is one of the best in football and their special teams are probably considered the best. If Rex plays within himself and the offense, I have a hard time finding a team to beat them come January in Chicago, especially Dallas. That being said, I am more worried about the Saints than anyone else. Dallas doesn't scare me at all.

 

[Cowboys#1]

sig bet that dallas wins saturday night

im very confident that we bounce back strongly

 

[Bankerguy]

I just find it funny that most Bears fans around here have been talking about the Cowboys so much if we = the suck.

Not sure who you are talking about, but people have downplayed the Bears success all season. Do they have flaws, sure, but every team does. The defense is one of the best in football and their special teams are probably considered the best. If Rex plays within himself and the offense, I have a hard time finding a team to beat them come January in Chicago, especially Dallas. That being said, I am more worried about the Saints than anyone else. Dallas doesn't scare me at all.

Different teams match well against different teams regardless of the publics rankings of who is perceived to be the best in the NFC.Dallas for instance:I would hate a re-match with New Orleans.I like our chances against (Chicago, Carolina, Seattle, Philly)Neutral- NY Giants

 

[fightracism]

In the event Dallas loses to Atlanta this weekend, they'll go from "Super Bowl favorites" to "fighting for their playoff lives" in less than a week.

If the Cowpokes lose, the NY Giants, Philly and Atlanta all will have had better NFC records. Currently Philly has beaten the Cowboys head to head, and there's still a game remaining.

I don't see ANY WAY IN GOD'S GREEN EARTH the Cowboys could choke against Atlanta though. Mike Vick sucks, their run defense is putrid and both starting running backs are injured.

Plus the Cowboys are great. Just listen to the media. The same media that gets kicked around all the time by Parcells, yet they continue to suckle up to his man teets whenever given the chance.

Atlanta run defense = 10th (102.8 ypg) = not putridAtlanta pass defense = 31st (234.5 ypg) = putrid

And if you want to say that's because teams don't need to run because they can pass at will then:

Atlanta run defense ypc against = 10th (3.9 ypc)

Otherwise

 

[joffer]

In the event Dallas loses to Atlanta this weekend, they'll go from "Super Bowl favorites" to "fighting for their playoff lives" in less than a week.If the Cowpokes lose, the NY Giants, Philly and Atlanta all will have had better NFC records. Currently Philly has beaten the Cowboys head to head, and there's still a game remaining.I don't see ANY WAY IN GOD'S GREEN EARTH the Cowboys could choke against Atlanta though. Mike Vick sucks, their run defense is putrid and both starting running backs are injured.Plus the Cowboys are great. Just listen to the media. The same media that gets kicked around all the time by Parcells, yet they continue to suckle up to his man teets whenever given the chance.

you're very odd

 

[NOONAN]

Dallas = Super Bowl Champs

I agree Green94.The New Orleans game was the wakeup call they needed. NO WAY they don't make it to the Super Bowl, let alone win in it.

I like how the Saints beat the ever-living hell out of Dallas and THAT'S the reason Dallas will obviously win the Superbowl. No. The Saints have done this all season; play the hottest team in the NFC, expose their flaws, and send them into a tailspin (eg. Falcons, Eagles and now the Cowboys). In every instance, the opposing team has gone on a losing streak the following weeks. This will happen once more. Romo has been figured out.Superbowl - Saints vs. Chargers

What was figured out?He had a bad game.

Evidently you see no reason he had a bad game? Just a random poor outing? Payton rattled him from the 1st quarter with insane pressure (specifically from the blind side) and usually a QB spy to get in his face when he tried to roll out. He realizes that Romo is not all that great throwing into the flat, and he's right. The Saints do not have immensely talented defensive players (aside from Will Smith) it's the gameplan that makes it work. I'm not saying any team can beat the Cowboys; they're still a good squad. But any D with a decent pass rush can hurry Romo into bad decisions.

PAYTON has Romo figured out because he coached him. PAYTON has Parcells figured out because he coached WITH him. New Orleans is the only team that has PAYTON. He was BRILLIANT vs Parcells.The question is, can any other coach repeat that? I highly doubt it. Other teams may learn a general stategy or pick up a thing or two, but Payton knows Romo and Parcells extremely well and exploited his experience. Great job.Parcells will adjust and Romo will be fine. Dallas ran into a perfect scheme and perfect play calling. That's all.

 

[Traders2001]

In the event Dallas loses to Atlanta this weekend, they'll go from "Super Bowl favorites" to "fighting for their playoff lives" in less than a week.If the Cowpokes lose, the NY Giants, Philly and Atlanta all will have had better NFC records. Currently Philly has beaten the Cowboys head to head, and there's still a game remaining.I don't see ANY WAY IN GOD'S GREEN EARTH the Cowboys could choke against Atlanta though. Mike Vick sucks, their run defense is putrid and both starting running backs are injured.Plus the Cowboys are great. Just listen to the media. The same media that gets kicked around all the time by Parcells, yet they continue to suckle up to his man teets whenever given the chance.

1) Mike Vick is the most dangerous player in the NFL ( If they let him run ) and they will crush the QBless Cowboys .Romo is coming down to earth slowly but surely , he had one good game in the last 4 .And the boys got crushed by team with zero defense and WR 1 - 2 out , so makes you say they cant lose agains the Falcons.

 

[Sidewinder]

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Romo is coming down to earth slowly but surely , he had one good game in the last 4 .And the boys got crushed by team with zero defense and WR 1 - 2 out , so makes you say they cant lose agains the Falcons.

I've got no dog in this fight, but let's at least be factually correct: the Saints D is 12th in the NFL in yards allowed, and have allowed 20.6 ppg, 6th in the NFC (way behind Chicago, but less than 2 ppg behind NFC #2 Carolina).

 

[Warpig]

Dallas = Super Bowl Champs

I agree Green94.The New Orleans game was the wakeup call they needed. NO WAY they don't make it to the Super Bowl, let alone win in it.

I like how the Saints beat the ever-living hell out of Dallas and THAT'S the reason Dallas will obviously win the Superbowl. No. The Saints have done this all season; play the hottest team in the NFC, expose their flaws, and send them into a tailspin (eg. Falcons, Eagles and now the Cowboys). In every instance, the opposing team has gone on a losing streak the following weeks. This will happen once more. Romo has been figured out.Superbowl - Saints vs. Chargers

What was figured out?He had a bad game.

He's had two subpar games in a row now. Either defenses are figuring him out, or his ego is getting a little too big for his britches. Or it could be I have put my bad luck FF jinx on him. I picked him up two weeks ago and since he's been on my roster he's been less than desirable.But I'm still seriously thinking about starting him over Vick this weekend...even though I suspect it will be the Marion Barber show and Romo will end up scoring me a whopping 5 points AGAIN!

 

[Shlon]

Deangelo Hall will be on TO. And Jimmy Williams played well last week (albeit it was against the Bucs), first time all year he had decent amount of playing time. Hopefully Jimmy can play well against Glenn, Rossum can't cover anything. If John Abraham plays like he did against the Panthers & Bucs, then Romo will be in for a long day.

 

[PahtyTom]

Oh, it's already been buh-rung.

 

[Urinal Mint]

I hope Dallas gets to take a trip to New Orleans on January 13/14 to run the score up on the Aints. Cowboys (minus Owens) will remember that loss for a long time.

 

[Delusions Of Adequacy]

Dallas = Super Bowl Champs

If you wanna ####### crown their ##### right now, go ahead, crown 'em!

 

[Sidewinder]

I hope Dallas gets to take a trip to New Orleans on January 13/14 to run the score up on the Aints. Cowboys (minus Owens) will remember that loss for a long time.

 

[Urinal Mint]

Now is the time we all remember fondly the 4 decades of constant losing in New Orleans.

I hope Dallas gets to take a trip to New Orleans on January 13/14 to run the score up on the Aints. Cowboys (minus Owens) will remember that loss for a long time.

 

[Sidewinder]

Now is the time we all remember fondly the 4 decades of constant losing in New Orleans.

I hope Dallas gets to take a trip to New Orleans on January 13/14 to run the score up on the Aints. Cowboys (minus Owens) will remember that loss for a long time.

Talking smack after losing 42-17 in your house. Priceless.

 

[Cowboys#1]

who wants the sig bet fools

put your $ where your mouth is

 

[Hellfire Snail]

I hope Dallas gets to take a trip to New Orleans on January 13/14 to run the score up on the Aints. Cowboys (minus Owens) will remember that loss for a long time.

 

[AsimoV]

Dallas = Super Bowl Champs

I agree Green94.The New Orleans game was the wakeup call they needed. NO WAY they don't make it to the Super Bowl, let alone win in it.

I like how the Saints beat the ever-living hell out of Dallas and THAT'S the reason Dallas will obviously win the Superbowl. No. The Saints have done this all season; play the hottest team in the NFC, expose their flaws, and send them into a tailspin (eg. Falcons, Eagles and now the Cowboys). In every instance, the opposing team has gone on a losing streak the following weeks. This will happen once more. Romo has been figured out.Superbowl - Saints vs. Chargers

What was figured out?He had a bad game.

Evidently you see no reason he had a bad game? Just a random poor outing? Payton rattled him from the 1st quarter with insane pressure (specifically from the blind side) and usually a QB spy to get in his face when he tried to roll out. He realizes that Romo is not all that great throwing into the flat, and he's right. The Saints do not have immensely talented defensive players (aside from Will Smith) it's the gameplan that makes it work. I'm not saying any team can beat the Cowboys; they're still a good squad. But any D with a decent pass rush can hurry Romo into bad decisions.

No way...pressure hurts a QB performance.Brilliant. You should coach. I guess the Cowboys have Peyton Manning figured out then.

Smarmy comments... last resort of someone with nothing left to say.Anyway, you're right, the pressure is just the beginning. Payton knew where he was going to throw and when he was going to throw it. The pressure just gets you to that point; beyond that, it's about calling the right coverages, which Payton also did. Everything called defensively after the 1st quarter was the right call. The only touchdown Romo had was a fluke TO reception gift wrapoped by Fred Thomas. DB's were in position all night long.Romo didn't just look bad, he looked SCARED. For someone who had been brimmning with confidence, that sounds like knowing when someone has your number.As for the coach bit, never said I was a football genius, like so many enflamed egos on this board. I'm not. But I know my Saints, and aside from that Jones 70 yard TD, the Cowboys offense was dismal. I reitterate, Payton knew where Romo would look to go with the ball. That simple.I'd look forward to your next sarcastic post, but my shifts over. Later. And just because I'm pretty sure you're a cowboy fan, it felt really good kicking your #####. Hope you can avoid that losing streak. See ya.

I have lots left to say, you aren't listening. You speak in very general terms and you assume that you know your butt from your elbow. Enjoy your regular season win. You beat us good, no doubt. We were definetly out coached Sunday night. I am very interested to see the playoffs this year, should make for good debate.

Lot's to say? All I've heard so far is, "Man, good thing Dallas lost that game". I don't think you read what I said. Everytime the Saints have beaten the NFC darling this year (now going on 3 times) that team has gone on a losing streak. All it's going to take for OTHER teams to see how to frustrate Romo is to look at what Payton did to him, and they will. Not saying Romo isn't a good player. Just saying that when you take an unknown commodity and toss him in a starting role, he can take alot of guys by surprise. Once things settle down and someone exposes him (which was inarguably done by Payton) it's up to the QB to regroup and adjust his playing style.Have a nice day....

 

[Ron_Mexico]

...yet they continue to suckle up to his man teets whenever given the chance.

 

[Ron_Mexico]

...yet they continue to suckle up to his man teets whenever given the chance.

 

[FinHead]

I'll be heading to the game Saturday night, rooting for Atlanta, and probably leaving around the 3rd quarter after they get crushed.

 

[Mr. Pink]

Deangelo Hall will be on TO. And Jimmy Williams played well last week (albeit it was against the Bucs), first time all year he had decent amount of playing time. Hopefully Jimmy can play well against Glenn, Rossum can't cover anything. If John Abraham plays like he did against the Panthers & Bucs, then Romo will be in for a long day.

So after the bye, when the Falcons played:10/22 vs. Pitt. - H. Ward 8/171/310/29 at Cincy - C. Johnson 6/78/111/5 at Detroit - Roy Williams 6/138/111/12 vs. Clev. - B. Edwards 3/31/111/19 at Balt. - M. Clayton 5/89/011/26 vs. N.O. - D. Henderson 4/158/112/3 at Wash. - S. Moss 7/123/1...was D. Hall assigned to covering the other guy?

 

[cormanman]

Clearly the Cowboys had a letdown after some huge games the previous weeks. They played the heartbreaker against Washington, played the short Thanksgiving week, beat the Colts, crushed the Bucs, then squeezed by the Giants to jump into first place. It was an emotional 5 out of 6 run by a very young team. I really think that they just had an emotional letdown against the Saints. Couple that with what must have been the best game plan I've seen in the last 2-3 years by a guy not named Bellicheck and all that equals blowout.

The best of the NFC are the Cowboys, Bears, and Saints. All of them are flawed and all are legit contenders IMO. I think that right this minute the NFC teams are as good as anyone in the AFC with the exception of the Chargers.

BTW, there are a lot of people mad at Coach Payton claiming that he ran up the score. I see it quite the opposite. Payton knew that Parcells and this Cowboy team could come back from a 17 point deficit with more than a quarter left. Payton wanted to keep Romo and the offense from getting confidence. He succeeded by crushing them with that onsides kick. Excellent coaching done out of respect because he knew that team could come back on him if he didn't put his foot on their throat.

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