My Formal Apology to Jason Garrett (1 Viewer)

[cowboyz1]

It's threads like this one that make me glad I'm more a fan of NFL football than a fan of my favorite team (the Colts).

I'd like the Colts to be the best in the league and win the Super Bowl and all that but I could not imagine being so jacked up over a football team.

I just don't understand this at all. I really don't. I read this and i picture you being starved for 5 years in a cell somewhere in North Korea and I show up with a six pack, a pizza and your walking papers while you look up and say "I'm really not much of a beer drinker and I hope the pizza doesn't have olives.

 

[RealReactions]

It's threads like this one that make me glad I'm more a fan of NFL football than a fan of my favorite team (the Colts).

I'd like the Colts to be the best in the league and win the Super Bowl and all that but I could not imagine being so jacked up over a football team.

I just don't understand this at all. I really don't. I read this and i picture you being starved for 5 years in a cell somewhere in North Korea and I show up with a six pack, a pizza and your walking papers while you look up and say "I'm really not much of a beer drinker and I hope the pizza doesn't have olives.

Must be a woman....

 

[Manster]

I'm still not sold on Garrett, and I don't think Jerry has been a good GM most of the time......but at least we don't have an oompa loompa for a coach.

 

[cobalt_27]

I still don't like Garrett. I like being 6-1, but I believe our record has a lot to do with the fact that Garrett has been marginalized and is no longer allowed to make colossally atrocious decisions in the worst possible moment. Even so, he still tries to find ways to snatch defeat from the hands of victory. One recent example, kicking a 3rd down 50-yard FG in OT against Houston. Statistically, that's about the worst thing you can do, and thank god for Bailey nailing that one true. Outcome good, but decision-making process, bad.

This is still a shaky team, but I agree with BG that, at least with respect to the OL, the focus has been there the past few years, and we're seeing the dividends of this. And, Murray staying healthy and playing marvelously.

But, I still don't trust Garrett. I have a pit in my stomach that he's going to do something stupid, like what he did in the HOU game, that's going to cost this team.

I'm happy with the 6-1 record because I actually do believe (unlike recent years) that if we go to the playoffs, we could make it a tough game.

I was wrong about this year. I was wrong about cheering for the Mo Claiborne trade/draft. I have been wrong about a lot of things with this team, but Garrett is not one of them. He seems like a very smart, likable guy who continues to be overwhelmed by the calculus of the moment and makes too many mistakes. The fact that he's no longer calling the offense at least saves him from himself much of the time.

 

[cowboyz1]

I still don't like Garrett. I like being 6-1, but I believe our record has a lot to do with the fact that Garrett has been marginalized and is no longer allowed to make colossally atrocious decisions in the worst possible moment. Even so, he still tries to find ways to snatch defeat from the hands of victory. One recent example, kicking a 3rd down 50-yard FG in OT against Houston. Statistically, that's about the worst thing you can do, and thank god for Bailey nailing that one true. Outcome good, but decision-making process, bad.

Totally disagree with this. With Bailey I would kick it from anywhere under 53 yards so long as weather is not a factor. He is that good. Have no problem with that decision whatsoever. Very good decision on 3rd down in case something goes wrong.

 

[cowboyz1]

I was wrong about this year. I was wrong about cheering for the Mo Claiborne trade/draft. I have been wrong about a lot of things with this team, but Garrett is not one of them. He seems like a very smart, likable guy who continues to be overwhelmed by the calculus of the moment and makes too many mistakes. The fact that he's no longer calling the offense at least saves him from himself much of the time.

You have to remember, Garrett is not some grizzled veteran coach that has seen everything that can happen on a football field. He is very smart and learns very quickly. Haven't seen any glaring coaching mistakes so far. In fact, you could say he has out coached Sean Payton, Pete Carroll and Jeff Fisher who had a 21 point lead.

 

[Kool-Aid Larry]

tl;dr

 

[th3f00l]

I still don't like Garrett. I like being 6-1, but I believe our record has a lot to do with the fact that Garrett has been marginalized and is no longer allowed to make colossally atrocious decisions in the worst possible moment. Even so, he still tries to find ways to snatch defeat from the hands of victory. One recent example, kicking a 3rd down 50-yard FG in OT against Houston. Statistically, that's about the worst thing you can do, and thank god for Bailey nailing that one true. Outcome good, but decision-making process, bad.

Totally disagree with this. With Bailey I would kick it from anywhere under 53 yards so long as weather is not a factor. He is that good. Have no problem with that decision whatsoever. Very good decision on 3rd down in case something goes wrong.

Exactly. If this was the call in the famous Romo fumble, he could have just gone down and lined up for another try.

 

[Manster]

I was wrong about this year. I was wrong about cheering for the Mo Claiborne trade/draft. I have been wrong about a lot of things with this team, but Garrett is not one of them. He seems like a very smart, likable guy who continues to be overwhelmed by the calculus of the moment and makes too many mistakes. The fact that he's no longer calling the offense at least saves him from himself much of the time.

You have to remember, Garrett is not some grizzled veteran coach that has seen everything that can happen on a football field. He is very smart and learns very quickly. Haven't seen any glaring coaching mistakes so far. In fact, you could say he has out coached Sean Payton, Pete Carroll and Jeff Fisher who had a 21 point lead.

Look, the Cowboys are playing good ball right now. I think Cowboys fans should enjoy it. But, we cannot forget how bad they've crumbled to end seasons recently......We're talking epic failures. From top to bottom, the Cowboys have been very mediocre as of late. I need more evidence to prove that they are turning the corner. Yes, we have built a very nice running game. This takes pressure off Romo and gets his receivers open. Nice......But the defense.....Are they playing over their heads right now? Will they keep it up all season? Will a couple key injuries bring this team down?Not trying to be pessimistic.....We've been down this road before though.

 

[dhockster]

Just to remind you Eagles fan that are so confident and hateful towards the 'Boys...

1) Game #1 last year Nick Foles had the worst game of his career and we absolutely destroyed Phil 17-3 with one of the worst defenses in history.

2) Game #2...as many NFL pundits have stated if Tony Romo had played there is a very strong possibility the Eagles would not have won the division and wouldn't have a reason to stick out their chest this year.As it was, It took Philly until 2:00 min left in the 4th quarter and a Orton Int to clinch. (Again, this with one of the worst defenses in NFL history)

3) In my opinion the Eagles are smoke and mirrors...basically a gimmick. The only thing consistent about them is their special teams and DL play. MCcoy is soft, Foles is a fluke and getting exposed. I won't even get started on Maclin, Ertz or Cooper (I do like Matthews)

I'll be here all season.......

Did you even watch Game #1 last year? Foles had plenty of time early, he was missing wide open receivers. There were rumors that he came into that game with a groin injury and that is consistent with him not really stepping into his throws. After he went out, stopping Matt Barkley wasn't exactly hard to do. We will never know what Romo would have done in game #2, but if you going on history of how Dallas has performed with Romo in big games (playoff and playoff qualifying games), Their record is 1-6.

Eagles a fluke? Maybe, but let's see how each team has performed this year: Both lost close games to the Niners. Both beat the Rams, barely. Both had big come from behind road wins against contenders, the Eagles against Indy, Cowboys against the Seahawks. Both teams beat the Giants, both teams beat a lesser AFC south opponent (Eagles beat Jax, Cowboys beat Tenn). The Eagles beat the Redskins and the Cowboys beat the Saints and Texans.

I would say they have performed pretty evenly, so if the Eagles are a fluke then I think the Cowboys are a fluke as well.

"There were rumors"....Are you serious? Just stop right now....matter of fact I won't even entertain that way of thinking.

-Was Romo's 4th down TD to Murray vs the Skins the week prior considered a "Big game"?

-Was Romo's 3rd and 20 conversion vs the Hawks @ CenturyLink considered a "Big game"?

Lets not forget 2009 redemption games...back to back haymakers to your beloved Eagles 24-0 to get in the playoffs in the season finale/34-14 to end your season the next week. "Big games"

Really?....Like I said champ, I'm here all season...

Okay, forget about Foles' Pulled groin. The fact remains he was missing wide open receivers and it had nothing to do with the Dallas defense.

I defined big games as playoffs or playoff qualifying (you win and you're in) games. Neither the Redskins game or Seahawk game meet those definitions.

I didn't forget 2009. The playoff win against the Eagles is the 1 win in Romo's 1-6 record in big games. The regular season finale is not included because both teams had already clinched a playoff berth.

Romo is a very good QB but for some reason his team has fallen short in the biggest games. For you to assume that they the Cowboys would've likely won the regular season finale if Romo played is

a bit of a stretch considering the team's performance with Romo in big games.

You can say that the Eagles record is smoke and mirrors, but that smoke and mirrors is now 12-2 over the last 14 regular season games. Maybe Chip Kelly actually knows how to lead a football team.

 

[Concept Coop]

Exactly. If this was the call in the famous Romo fumble, he could have just gone down and lined up for another try.

It was an extra point.

ETA: And if Martin Gramatica would have put his body in front of the defender...Romo scores and we win.

Not that it's haunted me or anything...

 

[cowboyz1]

Just to remind you Eagles fan that are so confident and hateful towards the 'Boys...

1) Game #1 last year Nick Foles had the worst game of his career and we absolutely destroyed Phil 17-3 with one of the worst defenses in history.

2) Game #2...as many NFL pundits have stated if Tony Romo had played there is a very strong possibility the Eagles would not have won the division and wouldn't have a reason to stick out their chest this year.As it was, It took Philly until 2:00 min left in the 4th quarter and a Orton Int to clinch. (Again, this with one of the worst defenses in NFL history)

3) In my opinion the Eagles are smoke and mirrors...basically a gimmick. The only thing consistent about them is their special teams and DL play. MCcoy is soft, Foles is a fluke and getting exposed. I won't even get started on Maclin, Ertz or Cooper (I do like Matthews)

I'll be here all season.......

Did you even watch Game #1 last year? Foles had plenty of time early, he was missing wide open receivers. There were rumors that he came into that game with a groin injury and that is consistent with him not really stepping into his throws. After he went out, stopping Matt Barkley wasn't exactly hard to do. We will never know what Romo would have done in game #2, but if you going on history of how Dallas has performed with Romo in big games (playoff and playoff qualifying games), Their record is 1-6.

Eagles a fluke? Maybe, but let's see how each team has performed this year: Both lost close games to the Niners. Both beat the Rams, barely. Both had big come from behind road wins against contenders, the Eagles against Indy, Cowboys against the Seahawks. Both teams beat the Giants, both teams beat a lesser AFC south opponent (Eagles beat Jax, Cowboys beat Tenn). The Eagles beat the Redskins and the Cowboys beat the Saints and Texans.

I would say they have performed pretty evenly, so if the Eagles are a fluke then I think the Cowboys are a fluke as well.

"There were rumors"....Are you serious? Just stop right now....matter of fact I won't even entertain that way of thinking.

-Was Romo's 4th down TD to Murray vs the Skins the week prior considered a "Big game"?

-Was Romo's 3rd and 20 conversion vs the Hawks @ CenturyLink considered a "Big game"?

Lets not forget 2009 redemption games...back to back haymakers to your beloved Eagles 24-0 to get in the playoffs in the season finale/34-14 to end your season the next week. "Big games"

Really?....Like I said champ, I'm here all season...

Okay, forget about Foles' Pulled groin. The fact remains he was missing wide open receivers and it had nothing to do with the Dallas defense.

I defined big games as playoffs or playoff qualifying (you win and you're in) games. Neither the Redskins game or Seahawk game meet those definitions.

I didn't forget 2009. The playoff win against the Eagles is the 1 win in Romo's 1-6 record in big games. The regular season finale is not included because both teams had already clinched a playoff berth.

Romo is a very good QB but for some reason his team has fallen short in the biggest games. For you to assume that they the Cowboys would've likely won the regular season finale if Romo played is

a bit of a stretch considering the team's performance with Romo in big games.

You can say that the Eagles record is smoke and mirrors, but that smoke and mirrors is now 12-2 over the last 14 regular season games. Maybe Chip Kelly actually knows how to lead a football team.

Before you go crowning your HC. Remember he's only in his second year in the NFL, and even he has a few things to learn yet about this game. Won't surprise me a bit if he makes a mistake or few in big games. All I ask is that we have Romo healthy for a big game and most of the guys that started the season around to help. Then and only then will be be able to know what he is truly capable of. You can put Manning in a Big game and take away a Key players here or a Key player there and trip his team up. So I just want to finally see power on power with no excuses.

Lord please just give us a chance to be healthy come the end of the season. That's all I ask. Because I believe, if this exact lineup is playing in week whatever, in a meaningful game, we get the job done, or it's going to take one hell of an effort to beat us. For once, I just want it to be our starting 11 against their starting 11, no matter who it is. Not 7 starters and 4 guys off the couch that I have never heard of. I just don't think that's too much to ask after umpteen years waiting.

 

[unckeyherb]

It's threads like this one that make me glad I'm more a fan of NFL football than a fan of my favorite team (the Colts).

I'd like the Colts to be the best in the league and win the Super Bowl and all that but I could not imagine being so jacked up over a football team.

This post makes me sad.

 

[dhockster]

Just to remind you Eagles fan that are so confident and hateful towards the 'Boys...

1) Game #1 last year Nick Foles had the worst game of his career and we absolutely destroyed Phil 17-3 with one of the worst defenses in history.

2) Game #2...as many NFL pundits have stated if Tony Romo had played there is a very strong possibility the Eagles would not have won the division and wouldn't have a reason to stick out their chest this year.As it was, It took Philly until 2:00 min left in the 4th quarter and a Orton Int to clinch. (Again, this with one of the worst defenses in NFL history)

3) In my opinion the Eagles are smoke and mirrors...basically a gimmick. The only thing consistent about them is their special teams and DL play. MCcoy is soft, Foles is a fluke and getting exposed. I won't even get started on Maclin, Ertz or Cooper (I do like Matthews)

I'll be here all season.......

Did you even watch Game #1 last year? Foles had plenty of time early, he was missing wide open receivers. There were rumors that he came into that game with a groin injury and that is consistent with him not really stepping into his throws. After he went out, stopping Matt Barkley wasn't exactly hard to do. We will never know what Romo would have done in game #2, but if you going on history of how Dallas has performed with Romo in big games (playoff and playoff qualifying games), Their record is 1-6.

Eagles a fluke? Maybe, but let's see how each team has performed this year: Both lost close games to the Niners. Both beat the Rams, barely. Both had big come from behind road wins against contenders, the Eagles against Indy, Cowboys against the Seahawks. Both teams beat the Giants, both teams beat a lesser AFC south opponent (Eagles beat Jax, Cowboys beat Tenn). The Eagles beat the Redskins and the Cowboys beat the Saints and Texans.

I would say they have performed pretty evenly, so if the Eagles are a fluke then I think the Cowboys are a fluke as well.

"There were rumors"....Are you serious? Just stop right now....matter of fact I won't even entertain that way of thinking.

-Was Romo's 4th down TD to Murray vs the Skins the week prior considered a "Big game"?

-Was Romo's 3rd and 20 conversion vs the Hawks @ CenturyLink considered a "Big game"?

Lets not forget 2009 redemption games...back to back haymakers to your beloved Eagles 24-0 to get in the playoffs in the season finale/34-14 to end your season the next week. "Big games"

Really?....Like I said champ, I'm here all season...

Okay, forget about Foles' Pulled groin. The fact remains he was missing wide open receivers and it had nothing to do with the Dallas defense.

I defined big games as playoffs or playoff qualifying (you win and you're in) games. Neither the Redskins game or Seahawk game meet those definitions.

I didn't forget 2009. The playoff win against the Eagles is the 1 win in Romo's 1-6 record in big games. The regular season finale is not included because both teams had already clinched a playoff berth.

Romo is a very good QB but for some reason his team has fallen short in the biggest games. For you to assume that they the Cowboys would've likely won the regular season finale if Romo played is

a bit of a stretch considering the team's performance with Romo in big games.

You can say that the Eagles record is smoke and mirrors, but that smoke and mirrors is now 12-2 over the last 14 regular season games. Maybe Chip Kelly actually knows how to lead a football team.

Before you go crowning your HC. Remember he's only in his second year in the NFL, and even he has a few things to learn yet about this game. Won't surprise me a bit if he makes a mistake or few in big games. All I ask is that we have Romo healthy for a big game and most of the guys that started the season around to help. Then and only then will be be able to know what he is truly capable of. You can put Manning in a Big game and take away a Key players here or a Key player there and trip his team up. So I just want to finally see power on power with no excuses.

Lord please just give us a chance to be healthy come the end of the season. That's all I ask. Because I believe, if this exact lineup is playing in week whatever, in a meaningful game, we get the job done, or it's going to take one hell of an effort to beat us. For once, I just want it to be our starting 11 against their starting 11, no matter who it is. Not 7 starters and 4 guys off the couch that I have never heard of. I just don't think that's too much to ask after umpteen years waiting.

Totally agree about being healthy. I want the Eagles best to beat the Cowboys best. And you want the opposite. It would be great to see both teams with just one loss going into the Thanksgiving game.

And I am not crowning Kelly with anything yet. He is 0-1 in the playoffs. He hasn't produced anything yet other than a division title in a weak division. But when your offense struggles some with Oline injuries and your defense has periods when they can't stop anybody and you are still 5-1 because your special teams has come up big, I think that indicates a coach who is doing something right.

 

[Concept Coop]

And I am not crowning Kelly with anything yet. He is 0-1 in the playoffs. He hasn't produced anything yet other than a division title in a weak division. But when your offense struggles some with Oline injuries and your defense has periods when they can't stop anybody and you are still 5-1 because your special teams has come up big, I think that indicates a coach who is doing something right.

Kelly is a doing a whole hell of a lot right. And he's doing it without an ideal fit at QB. I'd love to see Russell Wilson in that offense.

 

[unckeyherb]

Just to remind you Eagles fan that are so confident and hateful towards the 'Boys...

1) Game #1 last year Nick Foles had the worst game of his career and we absolutely destroyed Phil 17-3 with one of the worst defenses in history.

2) Game #2...as many NFL pundits have stated if Tony Romo had played there is a very strong possibility the Eagles would not have won the division and wouldn't have a reason to stick out their chest this year.As it was, It took Philly until 2:00 min left in the 4th quarter and a Orton Int to clinch. (Again, this with one of the worst defenses in NFL history)

3) In my opinion the Eagles are smoke and mirrors...basically a gimmick. The only thing consistent about them is their special teams and DL play. MCcoy is soft, Foles is a fluke and getting exposed. I won't even get started on Maclin, Ertz or Cooper (I do like Matthews)

I'll be here all season.......

Did you even watch Game #1 last year? Foles had plenty of time early, he was missing wide open receivers. There were rumors that he came into that game with a groin injury and that is consistent with him not really stepping into his throws. After he went out, stopping Matt Barkley wasn't exactly hard to do. We will never know what Romo would have done in game #2, but if you going on history of how Dallas has performed with Romo in big games (playoff and playoff qualifying games), Their record is 1-6.

Eagles a fluke? Maybe, but let's see how each team has performed this year: Both lost close games to the Niners. Both beat the Rams, barely. Both had big come from behind road wins against contenders, the Eagles against Indy, Cowboys against the Seahawks. Both teams beat the Giants, both teams beat a lesser AFC south opponent (Eagles beat Jax, Cowboys beat Tenn). The Eagles beat the Redskins and the Cowboys beat the Saints and Texans.

I would say they have performed pretty evenly, so if the Eagles are a fluke then I think the Cowboys are a fluke as well.

"There were rumors"....Are you serious? Just stop right now....matter of fact I won't even entertain that way of thinking.

-Was Romo's 4th down TD to Murray vs the Skins the week prior considered a "Big game"?

-Was Romo's 3rd and 20 conversion vs the Hawks @ CenturyLink considered a "Big game"?

Lets not forget 2009 redemption games...back to back haymakers to your beloved Eagles 24-0 to get in the playoffs in the season finale/34-14 to end your season the next week. "Big games"

Really?....Like I said champ, I'm here all season...

Okay, forget about Foles' Pulled groin. The fact remains he was missing wide open receivers and it had nothing to do with the Dallas defense.

I defined big games as playoffs or playoff qualifying (you win and you're in) games. Neither the Redskins game or Seahawk game meet those definitions.

I didn't forget 2009. The playoff win against the Eagles is the 1 win in Romo's 1-6 record in big games. The regular season finale is not included because both teams had already clinched a playoff berth.

Romo is a very good QB but for some reason his team has fallen short in the biggest games. For you to assume that they the Cowboys would've likely won the regular season finale if Romo played is

a bit of a stretch considering the team's performance with Romo in big games.

You can say that the Eagles record is smoke and mirrors, but that smoke and mirrors is now 12-2 over the last 14 regular season games. Maybe Chip Kelly actually knows how to lead a football team.

Before you go crowning your HC. Remember he's only in his second year in the NFL, and even he has a few things to learn yet about this game. Won't surprise me a bit if he makes a mistake or few in big games. All I ask is that we have Romo healthy for a big game and most of the guys that started the season around to help. Then and only then will be be able to know what he is truly capable of. You can put Manning in a Big game and take away a Key players here or a Key player there and trip his team up. So I just want to finally see power on power with no excuses.

Lord please just give us a chance to be healthy come the end of the season. That's all I ask. Because I believe, if this exact lineup is playing in week whatever, in a meaningful game, we get the job done, or it's going to take one hell of an effort to beat us. For once, I just want it to be our starting 11 against their starting 11, no matter who it is. Not 7 starters and 4 guys off the couch that I have never heard of. I just don't think that's too much to ask after umpteen years waiting.

Maybe Chip will make some head scratching mistakes, but he's done little up to now to make me believe that's the case. This offense broke numerous franchise records in its first year and has won just under 70% of their games.

You make it sound like Romo has never had a healthy team around him in big games before. Romo has had the opportunity to be in big games with a healthy team and has failed every time but one.

And regarding the bolded, you say you aren't worried in the least about how they are running your boy, but you obviously realize you need to pray that he makes it through the season-ain't gonna happen buddy.

 

[CentralPA]

One thing is for sure, the Boys and Birds game on Thanksgiving is gearing up to be epic. As an Eagles fan, it's always a good thing when the Cowboys are good because then it is so much sweeter when the Birds beat the snot out of them.

 

[CentralPA]

And I am not crowning Kelly with anything yet. He is 0-1 in the playoffs. He hasn't produced anything yet other than a division title in a weak division. But when your offense struggles some with Oline injuries and your defense has periods when they can't stop anybody and you are still 5-1 because your special teams has come up big, I think that indicates a coach who is doing something right.

Kelly is a doing a whole hell of a lot right. And he's doing it without an ideal fit at QB. I'd love to see Russell Wilson in that offense.

It would be a thing of beauty.

 

[TDorBust]

Before you go crowning your HC. Remember he's only in his second year in the NFL, and even he has a few things to learn yet about this game. Won't surprise me a bit if he makes a mistake or few in big games. All I ask is that we have Romo healthy for a big game and most of the guys that started the season around to help. Then and only then will be be able to know what he is truly capable of. You can put Manning in a Big game and take away a Key players here or a Key player there and trip his team up. So I just want to finally see power on power with no excuses.


Lord please just give us a chance to be healthy come the end of the season. That's all I ask. Because I believe, if this exact lineup is playing in week whatever, in a meaningful game, we get the job done, or it's going to take one hell of an effort to beat us. For once, I just want it to be our starting 11 against their starting 11, no matter who it is. Not 7 starters and 4 guys off the couch that I have never heard of. I just don't think that's too much to ask after umpteen years waiting.

Are you seriously comparing Romo to Manning because he has missed a key player or two over his career? After 9 seasons in the NFL it is no longer about missing a piece its about you. This reminds me of some Bears fans that continue down the road that you need to give Cutler another chance because its not his fault because of X/Y/Z.

 

[Concept Coop]

I'm still not sold on Garrett, and I don't think Jerry has been a good GM most of the time......but at least we don't have an oompa loompa for a coach.

Jerry has been an awful GM. His best moves are the moments he surrenders power. He's the worst GM of all-time, in that he can't be fired. As he would have been many times over in most situations.

 

[cowboyz1]

I'm still not sold on Garrett, and I don't think Jerry has been a good GM most of the time......but at least we don't have an oompa loompa for a coach.

Jerry has been an awful GM. His best moves are the moments he surrenders power. He's the worst GM of all-time, in that he can't be fired. As he would have been many times over in most situations.

Maybe, but if you owned the Cowboys and loved football and wanted to do it your way, you certainly have that prerogative. He does have a lot of rings. You could argue that it's none of his doing but he does own the most popular franchise, the most valuable franchise, and perhaps the most storied franchise in the history of the NFL. That being said, from my chair it looks like maybe, just maybe, you can teach a old dog a new trick or 6.

 

[Zow]

Is your name Shea, from Irving, TX?

No way he ever apologizes to that Ginger.

 

[Ignoramus]

It's funny how everyone is waving their Cowboys flags all of a sudden. Where were you guys last year?

 

[Ignoramus]

Is your name Shea, from Irving, TX?

No way he ever apologizes to that Ginger.

:reported:

 

[STEADYMOBBIN 22]

Exactly. If this was the call in the famous Romo fumble, he could have just gone down and lined up for another try.

It was an extra point.

ETA: And if Martin Gramatica would have put his body in front of the defender...Romo scores and we win.

Not that it's haunted me or anything...

I scream "DIVE, DIVE, DIVE" every time I see the replay.

 

[th3f00l]

Exactly. If this was the call in the famous Romo fumble, he could have just gone down and lined up for another try.

It was an extra point.

ETA: And if Martin Gramatica would have put his body in front of the defender...Romo scores and we win.

Not that it's haunted me or anything...

I scream "DIVE, DIVE, DIVE" every time I see the replay.

My bad. I look away every time I see the replay.

 

[Concept Coop]

It's funny how everyone is waving their Cowboys flags all of a sudden. Where were you guys last year?

Again, Cowboys fans are amongst the most loyal, using any quantitative measure you want. Our apologies for not claiming we had one of the best teams in the league when we clearly didn't. We'll work on that.

 

[th3f00l]

It's funny how everyone is waving their Cowboys flags all of a sudden. Where were you guys last year?

Why does a stadium empty when the home team is losing? [SIZE=13.63636302948px]Every team has their fair weather fans but don't accuse those of us that have been here supporting our team all along of suddenly crawling out of the woodwork. [/SIZE]We were mostly grumbling in the Dallas thread and the game threads. That's why OP apologized. I know I have been critical of Garret. I cheered for Marion Barber, Drew Bledsoe, and hell, I even had high hopes for Roy Williams (WR, Biscuit was a beast that got his own rule). When Romo got his first start and beat the then undefeated Colts, I was elated. The next year when we won the division and got the #1 seed I was also happy. Two years later the 11-5 Cowboys won two consecutive games against the Eagles, the second being the first playoff win in 13 years. I was flying high then as well. I defended Tony Romo to anyone right through the 2nd half thanksgiving comeback vs WAS (ultimately still lost that game), up until the loss to WAS in a win to get in situation where he throws 4 INTs. I blasted Romo after that, and therefore he probably deserves an apology as well. Last year was the worst. I blamed not making the playoffs the two previous years on some poor clock management and Garrets famous icing of his own kicker. Last year the entire organization was to blame it seemed. I also have blamed the fans that fail to give Dallas a home field advantage. I hate watching the games and hearing how loud opposing teams get on DAL 3rd downs, while the home fans are stuffing their faces with sushi on the away team's 3rd downs. I am still skeptical of my team, yet I expect them to make the play-offs every year. This year really does feel like a turning point though. If there are fans dusting off their Aikman jerseys and showing up to the games to make some noise, I am all for it. I remember going to a game in Carolina 8-9 years ago where the stadium presence of Dallas fans was almost the same as Carolina fans. That wasn't nearly the presence of jealous Eagle's fans in here though.

 

[TDorBust]

It's funny how everyone is waving their Cowboys flags all of a sudden. Where were you guys last year?

Why does a stadium empty when the home team is losing? [SIZE=13.63636302948px]Every team has their fair weather fans but don't accuse those of us that have been here supporting our team all along of suddenly crawling out of the woodwork. [/SIZE]We were mostly grumbling in the Dallas thread and the game threads. That's why OP apologized. I know I have been critical of Garret. I cheered for Marion Barber, Drew Bledsoe, and hell, I even had high hopes for Roy Williams (WR, Biscuit was a beast that got his own rule). When Romo got his first start and beat the then undefeated Colts, I was elated. The next year when we won the division and got the #1 seed I was also happy. Two years later the 11-5 Cowboys won two consecutive games against the Eagles, the second being the first playoff win in 13 years. I was flying high then as well. I defended Tony Romo to anyone right through the 2nd half thanksgiving comeback vs WAS (ultimately still lost that game), up until the loss to WAS in a win to get in situation where he throws 4 INTs. I blasted Romo after that, and therefore he probably deserves an apology as well. Last year was the worst. I blamed not making the playoffs the two previous years on some poor clock management and Garrets famous icing of his own kicker. Last year the entire organization was to blame it seemed. I also have blamed the fans that fail to give Dallas a home field advantage. I hate watching the games and hearing how loud opposing teams get on DAL 3rd downs, while the home fans are stuffing their faces with sushi on the away team's 3rd downs. I am still skeptical of my team, yet I expect them to make the play-offs every year. This year really does feel like a turning point though. If there are fans dusting off their Aikman jerseys and showing up to the games to make some noise, I am all for it. I remember going to a game in Carolina 8-9 years ago where the stadium presence of Dallas fans was almost the same as Carolina fans. That wasn't nearly the presence of jealous Eagle's fans in here though.

I would blame Jerry World on the fact Dallas doesn't get home field advantage. The fact that he built this massively expensive stadium did exactly what Jerry wanted to do.... MAKE MONEY. I remember a few weeks ago they were talking about how many fans from opposing teams were now taking a trip to see this spectacular stadium and paying the top dollar a normal home team fan would likely not pay at this point.

The biggest issue for the Cowboys on this front as well is that opposing fans likely planned their trip to Dallas over the summer and already bought tickets before the local fans determined the Cowboys were good and invested a chunk of change into a game.

Just glad I am a Packers season ticket holder where I get my tickets with a great location for about $80 a game and have the same front lawn I park on every game for $15 with easy entry/exit.

 

[cowboyz1]

It's funny how everyone is waving their Cowboys flags all of a sudden. Where were you guys last year?

Why does a stadium empty when the home team is losing? [SIZE=13.63636302948px]Every team has their fair weather fans but don't accuse those of us that have been here supporting our team all along of suddenly crawling out of the woodwork. [/SIZE]We were mostly grumbling in the Dallas thread and the game threads. That's why OP apologized. I know I have been critical of Garret. I cheered for Marion Barber, Drew Bledsoe, and hell, I even had high hopes for Roy Williams (WR, Biscuit was a beast that got his own rule). When Romo got his first start and beat the then undefeated Colts, I was elated. The next year when we won the division and got the #1 seed I was also happy. Two years later the 11-5 Cowboys won two consecutive games against the Eagles, the second being the first playoff win in 13 years. I was flying high then as well. I defended Tony Romo to anyone right through the 2nd half thanksgiving comeback vs WAS (ultimately still lost that game), up until the loss to WAS in a win to get in situation where he throws 4 INTs. I blasted Romo after that, and therefore he probably deserves an apology as well. Last year was the worst. I blamed not making the playoffs the two previous years on some poor clock management and Garrets famous icing of his own kicker. Last year the entire organization was to blame it seemed. I also have blamed the fans that fail to give Dallas a home field advantage. I hate watching the games and hearing how loud opposing teams get on DAL 3rd downs, while the home fans are stuffing their faces with sushi on the away team's 3rd downs. I am still skeptical of my team, yet I expect them to make the play-offs every year. This year really does feel like a turning point though. If there are fans dusting off their Aikman jerseys and showing up to the games to make some noise, I am all for it. I remember going to a game in Carolina 8-9 years ago where the stadium presence of Dallas fans was almost the same as Carolina fans. That wasn't nearly the presence of jealous Eagle's fans in here though.

I would blame Jerry World on the fact Dallas doesn't get home field advantage. The fact that he built this massively expensive stadium did exactly what Jerry wanted to do.... MAKE MONEY. I remember a few weeks ago they were talking about how many fans from opposing teams were now taking a trip to see this spectacular stadium and paying the top dollar a normal home team fan would likely not pay at this point.

The biggest issue for the Cowboys on this front as well is that opposing fans likely planned their trip to Dallas over the summer and already bought tickets before the local fans determined the Cowboys were good and invested a chunk of change into a game.

Just glad I am a Packers season ticket holder where I get my tickets with a great location for about $80 a game and have the same front lawn I park on every game for $15 with easy entry/exit.

Houston folks. It was HOUSTON, New Orleans and perhaps San Francisco this year. Houston makes all the sense in the world for it to be loud and not have a home field advantage. New Orleans is so close also but that wasn't even that bad. But if you noticed, this week against the Giants at Home, there wasn't a louder stadium in the land then what I heard on Sunday in Cowboys Stadium. That was the loudest fans for a Cowboys game that I can remember. Now a lot of the blame has to go to the team, you have to give them something to cheer about. It's one thing to expect your crowd to show up and support the team, and it's quite another to expect them to cheer loudly when your watching teams go up and down the field on your defense like it's a tennis match. This year you will have a home field advantage from here on out, I can promise you that. What till Philly come to Dallas. That will be one hell of a loud crowd.

 

[cowboyz1]

It's funny how everyone is waving their Cowboys flags all of a sudden. Where were you guys last year?

Burning them......or rolling them up into tight cigars and slamming them into the closet. I mean what the hell do you expect? I know you understand what a 6-1 record means to us long suffering Cowboys fans.

 

[dhockster]

It's funny how everyone is waving their Cowboys flags all of a sudden. Where were you guys last year?

Why does a stadium empty when the home team is losing? [SIZE=13.63px]Every team has their fair weather fans but don't accuse those of us that have been here supporting our team all along of suddenly crawling out of the woodwork. [/SIZE]We were mostly grumbling in the Dallas thread and the game threads. That's why OP apologized. I know I have been critical of Garret. I cheered for Marion Barber, Drew Bledsoe, and hell, I even had high hopes for Roy Williams (WR, Biscuit was a beast that got his own rule). When Romo got his first start and beat the then undefeated Colts, I was elated. The next year when we won the division and got the #1 seed I was also happy. Two years later the 11-5 Cowboys won two consecutive games against the Eagles, the second being the first playoff win in 13 years. I was flying high then as well. I defended Tony Romo to anyone right through the 2nd half thanksgiving comeback vs WAS (ultimately still lost that game), up until the loss to WAS in a win to get in situation where he throws 4 INTs. I blasted Romo after that, and therefore he probably deserves an apology as well. Last year was the worst. I blamed not making the playoffs the two previous years on some poor clock management and Garrets famous icing of his own kicker. Last year the entire organization was to blame it seemed. I also have blamed the fans that fail to give Dallas a home field advantage. I hate watching the games and hearing how loud opposing teams get on DAL 3rd downs, while the home fans are stuffing their faces with sushi on the away team's 3rd downs. I am still skeptical of my team, yet I expect them to make the play-offs every year. This year really does feel like a turning point though. If there are fans dusting off their Aikman jerseys and showing up to the games to make some noise, I am all for it. I remember going to a game in Carolina 8-9 years ago where the stadium presence of Dallas fans was almost the same as Carolina fans. That wasn't nearly the presence of jealous Eagle's fans in here though.

The one thing I am not is jealous of the Dallas Cowboys, The Dallas Cowboy fans, or the Super bowl titles they have. Would I love for the Eagles to win the Super Bowl? Sure, what fan doesn't want their team to win it all? A lot of winning the Superbowl is luck. The Eagles probably should have won in 1991, but Randall Cunningham went out for the season in the first game of the year. The Eagles probably could have won in 2002 and 2003 but slow linebackers in 2002 and mediocre receivers in 2003 doomed them. That's all irrelevant however. I like the owner, I like the front office and I like the coaching staff. For all his warts, I thought Andy Reid was a pretty good head coach. The team generally has very few knuckleheads or guys that get in trouble with the law. I even like the fans because they are loyal as hell and they annoy everybody else. I try not to be obnoxious because I don't like other people being obnoxious to me. I am looking forward to Thanksgiving and a great game between two good rivals. Hopefully we can keep the discussion civil. I vow to do my part. Cowboy fans better buy all those seats because if they don't there will be plenty of Eagles fans buying them up.

 

[unckeyherb]

It's funny how everyone is waving their Cowboys flags all of a sudden. Where were you guys last year?

Again, Cowboys fans are amongst the most loyal, using any quantitative measure you want. Our apologies for not claiming we had one of the best teams in the league when we clearly didn't. We'll work on that.

My neighbor is a "die-hard" cowboy fan. Has a Romo Jersey, teaching his son to be a cockroach Cowboy fan as well. Dude barely talks football and when its apparent that they aren't going to win anything he moves on from watching football. After every 8-8 year he sheepishly acknowledges his team's suckitude with a whimper. Now that they are off to a good start, all of a sudden he's out on his stoop every #######ed night spewing the same bandwagon, look at me and my Jersey, In Jerruh we trust BS that the OP is. He is representative of every Cowboy fan in this area. Worse than general bandwagon fans because not only do they disappear when winter and real-romo start to show up, but the first moment they have to gloat about whatever self-perceived success Dallas has had, they come out in DROVES and talk #### like they are god's gift to fandom. Worst fan base in the country.

 

[cowboyz1]

It's funny how everyone is waving their Cowboys flags all of a sudden. Where were you guys last year?

Why does a stadium empty when the home team is losing? [SIZE=13.63px]Every team has their fair weather fans but don't accuse those of us that have been here supporting our team all along of suddenly crawling out of the woodwork. [/SIZE]We were mostly grumbling in the Dallas thread and the game threads. That's why OP apologized. I know I have been critical of Garret. I cheered for Marion Barber, Drew Bledsoe, and hell, I even had high hopes for Roy Williams (WR, Biscuit was a beast that got his own rule). When Romo got his first start and beat the then undefeated Colts, I was elated. The next year when we won the division and got the #1 seed I was also happy. Two years later the 11-5 Cowboys won two consecutive games against the Eagles, the second being the first playoff win in 13 years. I was flying high then as well. I defended Tony Romo to anyone right through the 2nd half thanksgiving comeback vs WAS (ultimately still lost that game), up until the loss to WAS in a win to get in situation where he throws 4 INTs. I blasted Romo after that, and therefore he probably deserves an apology as well. Last year was the worst. I blamed not making the playoffs the two previous years on some poor clock management and Garrets famous icing of his own kicker. Last year the entire organization was to blame it seemed. I also have blamed the fans that fail to give Dallas a home field advantage. I hate watching the games and hearing how loud opposing teams get on DAL 3rd downs, while the home fans are stuffing their faces with sushi on the away team's 3rd downs. I am still skeptical of my team, yet I expect them to make the play-offs every year. This year really does feel like a turning point though. If there are fans dusting off their Aikman jerseys and showing up to the games to make some noise, I am all for it. I remember going to a game in Carolina 8-9 years ago where the stadium presence of Dallas fans was almost the same as Carolina fans. That wasn't nearly the presence of jealous Eagle's fans in here though.

The one thing I am not is jealous of the Dallas Cowboys, The Dallas Cowboy fans, or the Super bowl titles they have. Would I love for the Eagles to win the Super Bowl? Sure, what fan doesn't want their team to win it all? A lot of winning the Superbowl is luck. The Eagles probably should have won in 1991, but Randall Cunningham went out for the season in the first game of the year. The Eagles probably could have won in 2002 and 2003 but slow linebackers in 2002 and mediocre receivers in 2003 doomed them. That's all irrelevant however. I like the owner, I like the front office and I like the coaching staff. For all his warts, I thought Andy Reid was a pretty good head coach. The team generally has very few knuckleheads or guys that get in trouble with the law. I even like the fans because they are loyal as hell and they annoy everybody else. I try not to be obnoxious because I don't like other people being obnoxious to me. I am looking forward to Thanksgiving and a great game between two good rivals. Hopefully we can keep the discussion civil. I vow to do my part. Cowboy fans better buy all those seats because if they don't there will be plenty of Eagles fans buying them up.

I love a good rivalry and insist on jawing before and after games so I expect you to bring the noise come thanksgiving. That is was makes this more fun then just watching it. I am a new comer to this board as my old one was blown up by some pretty dumb owners that just let their ego control their business. They had a great thing going and let is all burn down because they mixed business with personal feelings. I love that his board is lively and have lots of folks to jaw and discuss things with. Looking forward to some vigorous banter and hard core competition.

One thing you will find in me is that I will be here win or lose, to take my medicine, eat my crow or punish you if we win. I wave the flag when I feel it warranted, I love my team and hate our rivals teams. I give credit where it's due and give criticism with equal measure. Looking forward to a great year and regardless how it all ends, we are in for some great games down the stretch.

Hello, I'm Cowboyz1 and I'm a Homer. And no, I'm not trying to cut back, so you can keep your damn chits.

 

[cowboyz1]

It's funny how everyone is waving their Cowboys flags all of a sudden. Where were you guys last year?

Again, Cowboys fans are amongst the most loyal, using any quantitative measure you want. Our apologies for not claiming we had one of the best teams in the league when we clearly didn't. We'll work on that.

My neighbor is a "die-hard" cowboy fan. Has a Romo Jersey, teaching his son to be a cockroach Cowboy fan as well. Dude barely talks football and when its apparent that they aren't going to win anything he moves on from watching football. After every 8-8 year he sheepishly acknowledges his team's suckitude with a whimper. Now that they are off to a good start, all of a sudden he's out on his stoop every #######ed night spewing the same bandwagon, look at me and my Jersey, In Jerruh we trust BS that the OP is. He is representative of every Cowboy fan in this area. Worse than general bandwagon fans because not only do they disappear when winter and real-romo start to show up, but the first moment they have to gloat about whatever self-perceived success Dallas has had, they come out in DROVES and talk #### like they are god's gift to fandom. Worst fan base in the country.

Sorry to here that. I don't like fans like that at all either. I don't think anyone does. You either live and die with your team or just don't claim one. I just don't see the point being mush.

 

[McGarnicle]

I'm still not sold on Garrett, and I don't think Jerry has been a good GM most of the time......but at least we don't have an oompa loompa for a coach.

Jerry has been an awful GM. His best moves are the moments he surrenders power. He's the worst GM of all-time, in that he can't be fired. As he would have been many times over in most situations.

Maybe, but if you owned the Cowboys and loved football and wanted to do it your way, you certainly have that prerogative. He does have a lot of rings. You could argue that it's none of his doing but he does own the most popular franchise, the most valuable franchise, and perhaps the most storied franchise[b/] in the history of the NFL. That being said, from my chair it looks like maybe, just maybe, you can teach a old dog a new trick or 6.

Yeah congrats on winning the 6 games, but good god put the pipe down man. Most storied franchise? Seriously? Bears, Giants, Packers and Steelers down? I need to understand this phenomenon. Texas thing? Everything's bigger there even when it isn't? No other fans talk like that, not even the ones who could.

 

[cowboyz1]

I'm still not sold on Garrett, and I don't think Jerry has been a good GM most of the time......but at least we don't have an oompa loompa for a coach.

Jerry has been an awful GM. His best moves are the moments he surrenders power. He's the worst GM of all-time, in that he can't be fired. As he would have been many times over in most situations.

Maybe, but if you owned the Cowboys and loved football and wanted to do it your way, you certainly have that prerogative. He does have a lot of rings. You could argue that it's none of his doing but he does own the most popular franchise, the most valuable franchise, and perhaps the most storied franchise[b/] in the history of the NFL. That being said, from my chair it looks like maybe, just maybe, you can teach a old dog a new trick or 6.

Yeah congrats on winning the 6 games, but good god put the pipe down man. Most storied franchise? Seriously? Bears, Giants, Packers and Steelers down?I need to understand this phenomenon. Texas thing? Everything's bigger there even when it isn't? No other fans talk like that, not even the ones who could.

I didn't mean that as "Better Then" I meant it as most talked about, read about, written about, advertised, followed, polarizing, media hounded..........all that. Was not my intention to put the Cowboys OVER any other franchise but I can understand how you would take exception. Forgive me. Did not mean it that way at all. I seriously love my Cowboys but without all the other teams and rivals history, it just wouldn't be the game I love without all of it. Hope this clears up my statement because there are a lot of negative issues and problems with being "Storied" the way the Cowboys are. Player and coaching wise. As a player you had better have Rhino skin and can play because there is nowhere to hide to find time to really develop like some other places, and as a Coach you had better know how to handle the hype, the owner, as well as front running fan base. Not to mention he better win!

As a fan I try to be just that a fan. Vigorously pull for my team while respecting others yet taking those rival shots when the opportunity arises. The Cowboys have been bad for a long while now but I have always tried to look for a silver lining. Know that some day, hopefully soon, our #### would get some sun rays.

 

[jon007]

I'll admit most Eagle fans are @$$-holes. But most Cowboy fans have low football IQ. Nothing cracks me up more when I talk football with a Cowboy fan about the season or players and all they can say is Jerry was dumb to fire Landry.

Most of the Cowboy fans I know and I live in Texas don't even who the hell is on their team besides Romo, Bryant and Murray. Some even think Bryant is TO.

I will admit though I am glad Dallas is making a run. This only makes our teams stronger leading into playoffs.

 

[TDorBust]

I'll admit most Eagle fans are ###-holes. But most Cowboy fans have low football IQ. Nothing cracks me up more when I talk football with a Cowboy fan about the season or players and all they can say is Jerry was dumb to fire Landry.

Most of the Cowboy fans I know and I live in Texas don't even who the hell is on their team besides Romo, Bryant and Murray. Some even think Bryant is TO.

I will admit though I am glad Dallas is making a run. This only makes our teams stronger leading into playoffs.

I would go so far as to say the Cowboys have the LOWEST NFL knowledge of any NFL team. Part of that is they are the most followed NFL team mostly because of the Cowgirls that dance on the field. I mean come on why wouldn't you want to look at those cheerleaders??? In the end I know the Packers are always at in the top of all NFL franchises so i can care less about the so called "americas team".

In the end you can cry but everyone knows the Packers are the true NFL champions anyone else is just a pretender, just look at who the trophy is named after hahaha.

 

[Raider Nation]

Oh and a simple phone call from Jerry Jones gets Rolando McClain, the 8th player taken in the 2011 draft

A simple phone call to the Ravens, not to McClain. And a simple surrender of a 6th-round pick next year.

Speaking of "surrender," how long will it be until he's arrested for the fourth time.

 

[Manster]

The Cowboys fan base is pretty good cross section of our society. The eagles fan base is a pretty good cross section of #######s from philly.

 

[cowboyz1]

Oh and a simple phone call from Jerry Jones gets Rolando McClain, the 8th player taken in the 2011 draft

A simple phone call to the Ravens, not to McClain. And a simple surrender of a 6th-round pick next year.

Speaking of "surrender," how long will it be until he's arrested for the fourth time.

I'm willing to bet never!

 

[Chapelboy]

I'll admit most Eagle fans are ###-holes. But most Cowboy fans have low football IQ. Nothing cracks me up more when I talk football with a Cowboy fan about the season or players and all they can say is Jerry was dumb to fire Landry.

Most of the Cowboy fans I know and I live in Texas don't even who the hell is on their team besides Romo, Bryant and Murray. Some even think Bryant is TO.

I will admit though I am glad Dallas is making a run. This only makes our teams stronger leading into playoffs.

I'm a lifelong Cowboys fan (since 1976) so I've seen the good days, the bad, the horrible...I've never been to a single Cowboys game. Cheered them on from all over the world. I humbly consider myself a very knowledgeable Cowboy fan, so it aggravates me to no end when I talk to fans of ANY team and they say "Jerry was dumb to fire Landy", ESPECIALLY so-called Cowboys fans. Any Cowboy fan who knows anything knows it had to happen and turned out to be one of the best things that ever happened. I've been a Cowboy apologist, a Romo apologist, etc for years and frankly I'm tired of it. At some point you realize you can't discuss football with some folks because it turns into the old "I got into a battle of wits but my opponent was unarmed" situation.

To simplify this entire post: Anyone who has been around football, played football, stood on a sidelines....you know it's all about the offensive line. Dallas has finally built from the inside out, as Andy Reid used to do in Philly. It's not pretty, it's not sexy, but it establishes an identity that permeates through the entire team. It's a passing league, so goes the popular opinion...but if you want to win you pound your opponent into submission. Rinse and repeat. As a Cowboy fan, I'm happy to see them doing that again. Whether it leads to playoffs and a Super Bowl remains to be seen. In the meantime, seeing opposing defenses on their backs brings me plenty of satisfaction. How much Garrett has to do with it, I don't know. I don't care. Just play football the way it's meant to be played and the rest will take care of itself.

 

[Manster]

I'll admit most Eagle fans are ###-holes. But most Cowboy fans have low football IQ. Nothing cracks me up more when I talk football with a Cowboy fan about the season or players and all they can say is Jerry was dumb to fire Landry.

Most of the Cowboy fans I know and I live in Texas don't even who the hell is on their team besides Romo, Bryant and Murray. Some even think Bryant is TO.

I will admit though I am glad Dallas is making a run. This only makes our teams stronger leading into playoffs.

I'm a lifelong Cowboys fan (since 1976) so I've seen the good days, the bad, the horrible...I've never been to a single Cowboys game. Cheered them on from all over the world. I humbly consider myself a very knowledgeable Cowboy fan, so it aggravates me to no end when I talk to fans of ANY team and they say "Jerry was dumb to fire Landy", ESPECIALLY so-called Cowboys fans. Any Cowboy fan who knows anything knows it had to happen and turned out to be one of the best things that ever happened. I've been a Cowboy apologist, a Romo apologist, etc for years and frankly I'm tired of it. At some point you realize you can't discuss football with some folks because it turns into the old "I got into a battle of wits but my opponent was unarmed" situation.

To simplify this entire post: Anyone who has been around football, played football, stood on a sidelines....you know it's all about the offensive line. Dallas has finally built from the inside out, as Andy Reid used to do in Philly. It's not pretty, it's not sexy, but it establishes an identity that permeates through the entire team. It's a passing league, so goes the popular opinion...but if you want to win you pound your opponent into submission. Rinse and repeat. As a Cowboy fan, I'm happy to see them doing that again. Whether it leads to playoffs and a Super Bowl remains to be seen. In the meantime, seeing opposing defenses on their backs brings me plenty of satisfaction. How much Garrett has to do with it, I don't know. I don't care. Just play football the way it's meant to be played and the rest will take care of itself.

Not sure I've ever heard anyone say Jerry was dumb to fire Landry......I think the issue for most, is how he did it.....I agree with the rest of your post though.

 

[T J]

It's threads like this one that make me glad I'm more a fan of NFL football than a fan of my favorite team (the Colts).

I'd like the Colts to be the best in the league and win the Super Bowl and all that but I could not imagine being so jacked up over a football team.

I just don't understand this at all. I really don't. I read this and i picture you being starved for 5 years in a cell somewhere in North Korea and I show up with a six pack, a pizza and your walking papers while you look up and say "I'm really not much of a beer drinker and I hope the pizza doesn't have olives.

Picture me however you want. I have a picture of you with a shrine to the cowboys in your bedroom. That's my takeaway from this. I'm sure you don't actually (or maybe you do). I doubt it though. I absolutely love football, but I'll put it this way....if I had to choose between my fantasy team winning a Super Bowl and the Colts winning a Super Bowl, I'm going with my fantasy team 100 times out of a 100.

 

[T J]

It's threads like this one that make me glad I'm more a fan of NFL football than a fan of my favorite team (the Colts).

I'd like the Colts to be the best in the league and win the Super Bowl and all that but I could not imagine being so jacked up over a football team.

I just don't understand this at all. I really don't. I read this and i picture you being starved for 5 years in a cell somewhere in North Korea and I show up with a six pack, a pizza and your walking papers while you look up and say "I'm really not much of a beer drinker and I hope the pizza doesn't have olives.

Must be a woman....

Uh... no. Huge football fan as I noted and I want the Colts to win, but I've never quite gotten the whole rabid fan thing. I wear a hat, maybe a shirt that says Colts, when I go to a game. No way do I invest I a jersey or anything like that.

Power to ya though. Just don't get it is all.

 

[unckeyherb]

It's threads like this one that make me glad I'm more a fan of NFL football than a fan of my favorite team (the Colts).

I'd like the Colts to be the best in the league and win the Super Bowl and all that but I could not imagine being so jacked up over a football team.

I just don't understand this at all. I really don't. I read this and i picture you being starved for 5 years in a cell somewhere in North Korea and I show up with a six pack, a pizza and your walking papers while you look up and say "I'm really not much of a beer drinker and I hope the pizza doesn't have olives.

Picture me however you want. I have a picture of you with a shrine to the cowboys in your bedroom. That's my takeaway from this. I'm sure you don't actually (or maybe you do). I doubt it though. I absolutely love football, but I'll put it this way....if I had to choose between my fantasy team winning a Super Bowl and the Colts winning a Super Bowl, I'm going with my fantasy team 100 times out of a 100.

You serious Clark?

 

[Manster]

It's threads like this one that make me glad I'm more a fan of NFL football than a fan of my favorite team (the Colts).

I'd like the Colts to be the best in the league and win the Super Bowl and all that but I could not imagine being so jacked up over a football team.

I just don't understand this at all. I really don't. I read this and i picture you being starved for 5 years in a cell somewhere in North Korea and I show up with a six pack, a pizza and your walking papers while you look up and say "I'm really not much of a beer drinker and I hope the pizza doesn't have olives.

Picture me however you want. I have a picture of you with a shrine to the cowboys in your bedroom. That's my takeaway from this. I'm sure you don't actually (or maybe you do). I doubt it though. I absolutely love football, but I'll put it this way....if I had to choose between my fantasy team winning a Super Bowl and the Colts winning a Super Bowl, I'm going with my fantasy team 100 times out of a 100.

Never understood investing more into your FF team then your actual NFL team........I'll take the Cowboys winning a SB over my FF team winning any day. I was a Cowboys fan long before I played FF, and if I had to choose between the two, I'd dump FF without hesitation. To each his own I guess.

 

[T J]

It's threads like this one that make me glad I'm more a fan of NFL football than a fan of my favorite team (the Colts).

I'd like the Colts to be the best in the league and win the Super Bowl and all that but I could not imagine being so jacked up over a football team.

I just don't understand this at all. I really don't. I read this and i picture you being starved for 5 years in a cell somewhere in North Korea and I show up with a six pack, a pizza and your walking papers while you look up and say "I'm really not much of a beer drinker and I hope the pizza doesn't have olives.

Picture me however you want. I have a picture of you with a shrine to the cowboys in your bedroom. That's my takeaway from this. I'm sure you don't actually (or maybe you do). I doubt it though. I absolutely love football, but I'll put it this way....if I had to choose between my fantasy team winning a Super Bowl and the Colts winning a Super Bowl, I'm going with my fantasy team 100 times out of a 100.

You serious Clark?

Not sure who Clark is , but ya, I'm serious.

 

[unckeyherb]

It's threads like this one that make me glad I'm more a fan of NFL football than a fan of my favorite team (the Colts).

I'd like the Colts to be the best in the league and win the Super Bowl and all that but I could not imagine being so jacked up over a football team.

I just don't understand this at all. I really don't. I read this and i picture you being starved for 5 years in a cell somewhere in North Korea and I show up with a six pack, a pizza and your walking papers while you look up and say "I'm really not much of a beer drinker and I hope the pizza doesn't have olives.

Picture me however you want. I have a picture of you with a shrine to the cowboys in your bedroom. That's my takeaway from this. I'm sure you don't actually (or maybe you do). I doubt it though. I absolutely love football, but I'll put it this way....if I had to choose between my fantasy team winning a Super Bowl and the Colts winning a Super Bowl, I'm going with my fantasy team 100 times out of a 100.

You serious Clark?

Not sure who Clark is , but ya, I'm serious.

It's a quote from a comedy, which is what your fandom is. Can't fathom wanting my ff team to win in lieu of the team I root for. But like you said, to each his own.