Official Dallas Cowboys In Season Thread (1 Viewer)

[Manster]

couple more things:

Brooking is money

Ratliff; see above

Romo played a good game. his WR's need to catch the ball.

Austin had a career game, lets see it continue. he's got the tools to be the #1 on this team.

our O-line is becoming a liability vs. a strength.

PENLATIES AND MENTAL MISTAKES!!

 

[Ariakis]

Garrett forgets to call running plays for spurts and it really hurts the team.

He needs to scrap his entire RZ package and start over.

This team is going to have serious OL problems which may trump the WR problems. That said, if Austin can keep it up opposite Roy that puts Crayton in the slot where he's a better fit and may free up Witten to be more involved too.

The defense has been solid although they need to scrap the 2 minute defense and rethink those plays too.

 

[Texasmouth]

IM scared of the games when Dallas goes to Philly and plays New Orleans.

Could be long games for Cowboys fans.

 

[Ariakis]

I think Austin saved the coaching staff's jobs atleast for another few weeks.

 

[Chaos Commish]

IM scared of the games when Dallas goes to Philly and plays New Orleans. Could be long games for Cowboys fans.

I think you're going to be surprised. They really laid an egg today and won because Austin is finally getting targets. In many ways this was just what the doctor ordered. Now teams have to think about Miles and Felix will be back and Marion will be healthy. I don't want to beat a dead horse, but if not for stupid turnovers Dallas had the Giants. They played Denver even in Denver and came up short in the end, just like New England, but Dallas did that with Romo playing way below par. He will get himself together, at which point Dallas can beat any team they line up with. The rumors of their demise were highly exaggerated and sometimes nothing is better for a team than to go through these kinds of struggles early. Like I said early in the game thread, they were getting it out of their system and hitting rock bottom. It's all uphill from here. Enjoy the climb.

 

[Mustang Man]

Look like I said after he Denver loss. Don't jump off a bridge just yet. (Did ya see what they just did vs the Pats) 2 loses and very close ones that Dallas could have won easily if not for beating themselves and everyone was just in a panic. Chill!! Dallas by far is not playing very good football but it just turned October people. The teams that play well in September and October do not get get a free pass to the playoffs. This is a marathon and I for one am just gonna sit and watch the whole race. This team has been fast starters the last couple of seasons and finished like crap. Remember there is a learning curve for this offense without TO and turning into a running team.

Now if this team can just start believing in each other in close games and making plays instead of playing so timid and trying not to lose they could be something this year. (Wade has to step up his 2 minute defensive play calling) Maybe this will start the ball rolling in the right direction. This was a huge win, had they lost the 3rd game when leading late in the 4th quarter in all them losses, I am not sure how they could have goten over that with this bye week in front of them now. That would have been a long 2 weeks. Dallas has got to do 2 things on this bye week.

1. Work o the 2 minute defense it COST US BOTH OUR LOSSES (Say all you want about the 4 turnovers vs the G-Men they had the lead with less then 3 minutes)

2.Work on mental mistakes turnovers and penalties

This team has a long way to go but it is built to win when the weather turns bad. Is there another team that has 3 backs as good as the Boys. This team has a chance and that is all you can ask for at the moment. Keep the faith!

 

[Texasmouth]

Look like I said after he Denver loss. Don't jump off a bridge just yet. (Did ya see what they just did vs the Pats) 2 loses and very close ones that Dallas could have won easily if not for beating themselves and everyone was just in a panic. Chill!! Dallas by far is not playing very good football but it just turned October people. The teams that play well in September and October do not get get a free pass to the playoffs. This is a marathon and I for one am just gonna sit and watch the whole race. This team has been fast starters the last couple of seasons and finished like crap. Remember there is a learning curve for this offense without TO and turning into a running team.Now if this team can just start believing in each other in close games and making plays instead of playing so timid and trying not to lose they could be something this year. (Wade has to step up his 2 minute defensive play calling) Maybe this will start the ball rolling in the right direction. This was a huge win, had they lost the 3rd game when leading late in the 4th quarter in all them losses, I am not sure how they could have goten over that with this bye week in front of them now. That would have been a long 2 weeks. Dallas has got to do 2 things on this bye week. 1. Work o the 2 minute defense it COST US BOTH OUR LOSSES (Say all you want about the 4 turnovers vs the G-Men they had the lead with less then 3 minutes)2.Work on mental mistakes turnovers and penaltiesThis team has a long way to go but it is built to win when the weather turns bad. Is there another team that has 3 backs as good as the Boys. This team has a chance and that is all you can ask for at the moment. Keep the faith!

I wish I was as optimistic.

 

[plymkr]

Look like I said after he Denver loss. Don't jump off a bridge just yet. (Did ya see what they just did vs the Pats) 2 loses and very close ones that Dallas could have won easily if not for beating themselves and everyone was just in a panic. Chill!! Dallas by far is not playing very good football but it just turned October people. The teams that play well in September and October do not get get a free pass to the playoffs. This is a marathon and I for one am just gonna sit and watch the whole race. This team has been fast starters the last couple of seasons and finished like crap. Remember there is a learning curve for this offense without TO and turning into a running team.Now if this team can just start believing in each other in close games and making plays instead of playing so timid and trying not to lose they could be something this year. (Wade has to step up his 2 minute defensive play calling) Maybe this will start the ball rolling in the right direction. This was a huge win, had they lost the 3rd game when leading late in the 4th quarter in all them losses, I am not sure how they could have goten over that with this bye week in front of them now. That would have been a long 2 weeks. Dallas has got to do 2 things on this bye week. 1. Work o the 2 minute defense it COST US BOTH OUR LOSSES (Say all you want about the 4 turnovers vs the G-Men they had the lead with less then 3 minutes)2.Work on mental mistakes turnovers and penaltiesThis team has a long way to go but it is built to win when the weather turns bad. Is there another team that has 3 backs as good as the Boys. This team has a chance and that is all you can ask for at the moment. Keep the faith!

I wish I was as optimistic.

No kidding. I was on the edge of my seat because if we lose to the Chiefs w/ our tough schedule its over. Then I said to my wife,"I'm not sure whether it matters if they win or not, because from what I am watching they aren't going to win anything anyway."Wish I could be more optimistic. Plenty of talent...Wade is just a terrible coach.

 

[Manster]

IM scared of the games when Dallas goes to Philly and plays New Orleans. Could be long games for Cowboys fans.

agreed. the way this team is playing, they dont have a chance against the better teams in the league. the defense might be able to keep them in games, but the offense is not very good right now.

 

[Steady Mooobin]

IM scared of the games when Dallas goes to Philly and plays New Orleans. Could be long games for Cowboys fans.

agreed. the way this team is playing, they dont have a chance against the better teams in the league. the defense might be able to keep them in games, but the offense is not very good right now.

I'm not worried about the offense. It's the bend, then break that I hate. They somehow managed to stop KC twice in overtime and I could not be more shocked. The offense will come around. The entire season depends on the D.

 

[Bankerguy]

I'll never sneer at a win. We'll take it and hopefully our coaches get the following dealt with fast:

Our safeties-They seem totally lost and consistently out of position.

Barber-Rest him the bye week and the following week. He is not right.

Mental mistakes and penalties- We've been plagued by this for years.

Return game. Crayton is not the answer.

Some positives:

Two words Keith Brooking-The guy is active and will stick his helmet in there everytime.

Mike Jenkins-his game has really developed and teams seem to be going after Newman over Jenkins.

Choice-Mr Everything. Nothing flashy but no holes in his game.

Ware-Glad to see him get rewarded with a couple of sacks. Anyone thinking there was something wrong with him in games 1-7 don't know Football. He was seeing 100% double and sometimes triple coverage.

 

[Texasmouth]

I am a lot more optimistic about the offense than the defense.

With the return of Felix Jones, a healthy/rested MBIII, Choice pitching in, ROY healthy and rested, the emergence of Austin, Crayton back in the slot, and the threat of the double TE's, I think the offense could really pull out of this funk. This is the same offense that scored 30+ points on the Giants defense.

The defense is where I am worried. The defense couldn't shut down one of the worst offenses in football with the game on the line. What the hell is up with that? The cornerbacks seem to be in the wrong place all the time and the safeties have no idea what is going on and the tackling is awful. The d-line is getting pressure but the middle of the field is ALWAYS open. Thankfully we have Brooking, he is the heart of this defense. I hope that his fire is contagious to the rest of the team.

 

[Ariakis]

KC radio was talking about the Cowboys exploiting game film where the long snapper for the Chiefs lowers his head on the snap and can be hurdled which happened several times including the blocked FG. Our ST coach if noone else is doing his job.

 

[Ridgelake]

Believe it or not, the Cowboys lead the NFL in total yards. I guess the O-coordinator is a complete idiot.

 

[Steady Mooobin]

Believe it or not, the Cowboys lead the NFL in total yards. I guess the O-coordinator is a complete idiot.

It just seems like he's more worried about that then winning games.

 

[Bankerguy]

Believe it or not, the Cowboys lead the NFL in total yards. I guess the O-coordinator is a complete idiot.

It just seems like he's more worried about that then winning games.

Agreed-when outcomes are determined by how many yards we get-I'll sing his praises. Until then, poor play calling, penalties, mental errors and throwing at a HOF CB with the game on the line are hurting this group. Heck the "yards for" stat might be inflated due to the amount of penalties we have.

 

[Ridgelake]

I totally agree with you guys. I figured I'd stir the pot a little. I'd much rather lead the league in points for than yards for. Even more, I'd rather lead the league in wins. Thats the bottom line. Yards are window dressing. And it highlights how much we've shot ourselves in the foot with penalties, untimely turnovers, missed FGs, and poor redzone production.

 

[Bankerguy]

Here is Bob...

http://insidecorner.dmagazine.com/2009/10/...k-5/#more-17530

 

[GROMS]

Here is Bob...

http://insidecorner.dmagazine.com/2009/10/...k-5/#more-17530

I thought that was pretty cool. Thanks!

 

[Chaos Commish]

I totally agree with you guys. I figured I'd stir the pot a little. I'd much rather lead the league in points for than yards for. Even more, I'd rather lead the league in wins. Thats the bottom line. Yards are window dressing. And it highlights how much we've shot ourselves in the foot with penalties, untimely turnovers, missed FGs, and poor redzone production.

If a team has a choker as its leader, blame the coach. Some chokers cannot be fixed by coaching. All the coaches can do is put the players in strategical positions to succeed. They simply cannot execute the plays themselves. Execution can be blamed on bad coaching in some cases. I think a team like Oakland is a great example. I do not think a team capable of leading the league in yardage is an even remotely reasonable example. The coaches do not execute those plays. This team has a choker as the on the field leader. He racks up the stats until the pressure is on, over and over again, regardless of coaching. Bankerguy.Poor play calling? When? I've seen poor execution of plays that certainly could work. Brees, Favre, Eli, they've all been given similar red zone play calling. They've all executed better. This coach cannot take the snaps for Romo. Mental errors are being pinned on the coaches? Do you honestly believe that this hasn't been addressed in Dallas ad nauseam since Parcells was there? Really, there's not a lot a coach can do if the players can't be taught. It might just be personnel. It might just take longer for some than others. This is what I'm seeing. If Parcells couldn't get through, blaming Wade and his staff is whining for the easiest and often wrong fix. Fire the coaches. Look at some of the staffs around the league right now that many thought should be fired (NYG, CIN, etc). Amazing what a little season to season cohesiveness and improved personnel can do. Patience, learning, time, all part of the formula with some groups and this looks like one to me. Sometimes we learn from mistakes; some take longer than others. Bringing in a new staff will start that process all over again. That doesn't interest me. It's panic, desperation, faithlessness. Have some patience and a little faith. You may be surprised. This team will win a playoff game this season.Throwing at Bailey? Did you hear Aikman explain that call? That call has three options. It is up to the QB to decide which way he is going when he lines up and looks at the D. It is not a call that says: "Slant, Hurd, right side, against Champ. Period." It is a call that says: "Decide where you want to go at the LoS, you have three guys running the same route in three locations, make a quick decision, you probably don't have much time." Considering the defense the Broncos were in, Garrett anticipated it perfectly and Austin was wide open, twice, one time on a hellawicked route. That is a good call poorly executed by a QB not thinking clearly at all under pressure, yet again. To think otherwise, is not understanding what you see. A pretty high percentage of failed plays are just poorly executed like this. Others do not give the team a chance because they misread the defense. Those are bad calls. They do not describe the two shots at Champ. That is on Romo, and as Aikman explained it, on Romo alone. This kid has mental issues under pressure. I think, maybe, hopefully, he is coming to terms with that pressure and about to overcome it. I say that because I believe it is almost always a humbling process, and Romo sure seems like he is going through a real one, for the first time since taking the job. All his coaches can do, is what they have been doing, continue to put him and his weapons in strategical positions to succeed. Oddly, I haven't felt this confident about Dallas in awhile. I think the psychological issues are either going to be solved in the next few weeks or they are insurmountable. Meaning it would be wiser to move Romo along than the coaches. I think the defensive issues will also be addressed during this bye week break. Mostly, I think many of you will be surprised by how this team matures. I'd like to serve the crow. So I' posting. I see a group playing at a D level that was straight up even with two 5-0 teams that are rolling. Wait til they bring their A game. This reminds me of the Giants a couple years ago.

 

[Bankerguy]

I totally agree with you guys. I figured I'd stir the pot a little. I'd much rather lead the league in points for than yards for. Even more, I'd rather lead the league in wins. Thats the bottom line. Yards are window dressing. And it highlights how much we've shot ourselves in the foot with penalties, untimely turnovers, missed FGs, and poor redzone production.

If a team has a choker as its leader, blame the coach. Some chokers cannot be fixed by coaching. All the coaches can do is put the players in strategical positions to succeed. They simply cannot execute the plays themselves. Execution can be blamed on bad coaching in some cases. I think a team like Oakland is a great example. I do not think a team capable of leading the league in yardage is an even remotely reasonable example. The coaches do not execute those plays. This team has a choker as the on the field leader. He racks up the stats until the pressure is on, over and over again, regardless of coaching. Bankerguy.Poor play calling? When? I've seen poor execution of plays that certainly could work. Brees, Favre, Eli, they've all been given similar red zone play calling. They've all executed better. This coach cannot take the snaps for Romo. Mental errors are being pinned on the coaches? Do you honestly believe that this hasn't been addressed in Dallas ad nauseam since Parcells was there? Really, there's not a lot a coach can do if the players can't be taught. It might just be personnel. It might just take longer for some than others. This is what I'm seeing. If Parcells couldn't get through, blaming Wade and his staff is whining for the easiest and often wrong fix. Fire the coaches. Look at some of the staffs around the league right now that many thought should be fired (NYG, CIN, etc). Amazing what a little season to season cohesiveness and improved personnel can do. Patience, learning, time, all part of the formula with some groups and this looks like one to me. Sometimes we learn from mistakes; some take longer than others. Bringing in a new staff will start that process all over again. That doesn't interest me. It's panic, desperation, faithlessness. Have some patience and a little faith. You may be surprised. This team will win a playoff game this season.Throwing at Bailey? Did you hear Aikman explain that call? That call has three options. It is up to the QB to decide which way he is going when he lines up and looks at the D. It is not a call that says: "Slant, Hurd, right side, against Champ. Period." It is a call that says: "Decide where you want to go at the LoS, you have three guys running the same route in three locations, make a quick decision, you probably don't have much time." Considering the defense the Broncos were in, Garrett anticipated it perfectly and Austin was wide open, twice, one time on a hellawicked route. That is a good call poorly executed by a QB not thinking clearly at all under pressure, yet again. To think otherwise, is not understanding what you see. A pretty high percentage of failed plays are just poorly executed like this. Others do not give the team a chance because they misread the defense. Those are bad calls. They do not describe the two shots at Champ. That is on Romo, and as Aikman explained it, on Romo alone. This kid has mental issues under pressure. I think, maybe, hopefully, he is coming to terms with that pressure and about to overcome it. I say that because I believe it is almost always a humbling process, and Romo sure seems like he is going through a real one, for the first time since taking the job. All his coaches can do, is what they have been doing, continue to put him and his weapons in strategical positions to succeed. Oddly, I haven't felt this confident about Dallas in awhile. I think the psychological issues are either going to be solved in the next few weeks or they are insurmountable. Meaning it would be wiser to move Romo along than the coaches. I think the defensive issues will also be addressed during this bye week break. Mostly, I think many of you will be surprised by how this team matures. I'd like to serve the crow. So I' posting. I see a group playing at a D level that was straight up even with two 5-0 teams that are rolling. Wait til they bring their A game. This reminds me of the Giants a couple years ago.

I've covered a lot of this already, so forgive me if my response is short.-Agree it's not all the coches fault. However, they are NOT blameless.-Romo needs to smarten up - coach him up though, put him in good situations.Oh...Thank you for explaining that we don't call Slant to Hurd against Champ. Come on dude-give me a little credit. How about back to back fade routes to Roy and Bennett from the 1 a few games ago. How about the lack of calls for Felix and Bennett overall. How come we abandon the run even when we are clipping at 8+ yards in a game. Going back to the Champ plays-if you want to totally blame Romo I have a question. Did Romo call our protection then too? Or did Garrett? How come our #1 target (Witten) is kept in to block. I'm not throwing in the towel-they still can make the playoffs. However, if you think everything is rosy or even not too bad-you need to take off your Silver and Blue glasses.

 

[Reacher]

Our safety situation is about to improve some. Mike Hamlin should be back on the field for our game after the bye week. I liked what saw from him during camp and the coaches liked him.

 

[Chaos Commish]

I've covered a lot of this already, so forgive me if my response is short.

-Agree it's not all the coches fault. However, they are NOT blameless.

-Romo needs to smarten up - coach him up though, put him in good situations.

Oh...Thank you for explaining that we don't call Slant to Hurd against Champ. Come on dude-give me a little credit. How about back to back fade routes to Roy and Bennett from the 1 a few games ago. How about the lack of calls for Felix and Bennett overall. How come we abandon the run even when we are clipping at 8+ yards in a game.

Going back to the Champ plays-if you want to totally blame Romo I have a question. Did Romo call our protection then too? Or did Garrett? How come our #1 target (Witten) is kept in to block.

I'm not throwing in the towel-they still can make the playoffs. However, if you think everything is rosy or even not too bad-you need to take off your Silver and Blue glasses.

No coaches are ever blameless, but in some cases they truly seem to lose their teams and their way. That is just not the case with this team.Coach up Romo and put him in good situations? They've been doing that since Bledsoe was there. It's time for him to do it or grab a clipboard. I cannot agree with your sentiment here. He is as coached up as can be.

You're welcome for the explanation of the Champ plays. Bankerguy, I am not being antagonistic or trying to create angst in the conversation here. I stay away because of that stuff. Sorry, if you took offense, but from reading every post in this tedious thread, that play does need both better understanding and explanation (thank you Troy Aikman). It was a GREAT call because there was a player lined up on Denver's nickel back twice who got wide open for an easy TD both times. You cannot ask for a better call, only an equally good one. Putting the players in position to succeed is all a play caller can hope for. It was on Romo from there.

On Witten on those plays against that D, you are asking for a sack if you put the TE into the pattern. Mooch covered this, btw. They could have split him out to stretch a safety, but it would have been more complicated for Tony; the shallow field and defensive alignment forced that formation. Witten could have played Crayton's role in the slot, though, and a tackle eligible would have been needed. But that's showing your hand a little. What they gave Romo was simple. He just needed to make the play. I do agree with Texasmouth on this issue. Knowing what a choke Romo is, they probably should have pounded Barber or Choice. So there I agree blame goes both ways, but only if people understand Romo decided to attack Champ... twice... not Garrett. To me the conversation broke down over blaming Garrett for Romo being a dunce. Meh.

Lack of calls for Felix? He's still horrible in pass protection so he's not a meaningful part of the 3rd down package... yet. He was doing great in committee on first and second with Barber until he went down. I guess you could argue he should start over a healthy Barber, but we've learned as little as he is used he doesn't stay healthy. This is not a workhorse or a safe option on 3rd down. He is the most sudden back in the league through a seam. That includes AD and CJ. I love watching the defense reaching for the back of his jersey as much as anyone, but he has to stay healthy to prove he can handle more than they have already given him, which, by the mere nature of his current knee problem, suggests was too much, not too little. His coming maturity is one of the reasons I am confident though. When it happens, just understand he needed the time. He has not been ready mentally or physically for a larger role... yet.

Bennett is all hype so far. You complain about a fade he botched in the endzone, which is exactly the way he should be used. Then you complain he isn't used enough. Maybe if he executed that play, which was a good call had he done so, then he would be more trusted.

No offense, and I'll soon crawl back under my rock, but your complaints don't ring true, with me. If you like the way you see it, no problem. Just trying to explain why I feel good about this going forward.

Oh and thanks for the silver and blue glasses comment. That is a first for me! Made me chuckle a little considering how many times I've been negative when so many were thumping their chests. You should try these shades, man. I like this view.

 

[Bankerguy]

You are putting words in my mouth now which I don't appreciate with some of what you just wrote above. Honestly, I am at the point where I feel like I can't be critical about this team. I'm not going to go back and forth with you. We agree to disagree and we should leave it there.

I'm glad you have such high hopes (I REALLY and truly want to be wrong about what I am seeing) for this team. I hope you are right, I really do! However, I just don't see it.

 

[DevilDog919]

I don't post in this thread much, but am a diehard Cowboys fan. The things that are killing me this season, and its been the same thing the past two seasons really, are these:

1. False Start Adams. Seriously, can he just change his name? He's averaging at least 1 a game for the past 2 years I think. It hurts us to be forced to overcome his constant false starts, and sometimes kills momentum on nice drives.

2. Running game is dominant, yet we still are pass heavy. Why? We run all the way down to the 1 yard line and pass 3 straight incompletions...wtf?

3. Defense folding at the end of games. This happened last year as well, Baltimore stands out. They play outstanding until the pressure is on and the game is almost over, then just seemingly give up.

4. Wade. He just isn't "tough" enough on the 'Boys. We need a disciplined coach to overcome 2 of these 3 problems. Wade is not that. I don't know what it will take for the running game to be leaned on heavily, I'm starting to fear Garrett is pass heavy because he was a QB and only is concerned with looking "sexy". #1 offense doesn't matter Garrett, if you stall in the Red Zone. And for that matter, your the #1 offense because of your running game...stick with it!

 

[Chaos Commish]

You are putting words in my mouth now which I don't appreciate with some of what you just wrote above. Honestly, I am at the point where I feel like I can't be critical about this team. I'm not going to go back and forth with you. We agree to disagree and we should leave it there.I'm glad you have such high hopes (I REALLY and truly want to be wrong about what I am seeing) for this team. I hope you are right, I really do! However, I just don't see it.

Oh come on. There's way more people being critical of this team than those defending it. I'm on an island here with a few others. Some are optimistic. I haven't been for a long time. No big deal, Banker, but if you accuse someone of putting words in your mouth, you should probably provide an example. I've scanned the exchange twice to see where I did that, and I can't find it. I didn't answer everything you asked, but what I did, was in direct response to your words. Where I didn't, I am in agreement with you. I'm expecting some positive changes in those areas, because they seem easily corrected and obvious. Of course you can be as critical as you want about a team, and of course, there will always be homers wearing the team colored shades. I've been critical of Ridge and Dallas in years of draft threads; Andy and Dallas in many threads like this. It's nice to be on the positive side of things for a change. I like your input and hope it keeps coming.

 

[Urinal Mint]

This team is still sloppy and undisciplined, and that means losses in November and December.

 

[Bogart]

Ticket is reporting that Dallas has signed Allen Rossum for kickoff/punt return duties.

Can't be any worse than what we have been getting. "Hidden Yardage" boys!!

 

[Brutis]

I don't post in this thread much, but am a diehard Cowboys fan. The things that are killing me this season, and its been the same thing the past two seasons really, are these:1. False Start Adams. Seriously, can he just change his name? He's averaging at least 1 a game for the past 2 years I think. It hurts us to be forced to overcome his constant false starts, and sometimes kills momentum on nice drives.2. Running game is dominant, yet we still are pass heavy. Why? We run all the way down to the 1 yard line and pass 3 straight incompletions...wtf?3. Defense folding at the end of games.

They also fold right before the half. Nothing worse as a Cowboy fan than seeing the opposing offense on the field with 2 mins left in the half or the game. Dallas will always give up points in that scenario. I have no idea why??

 

[Hastur]

Some chokers cannot be fixed by coaching.

That is not true. As long as you expand the traditional definition of 'coach'.There is a coach that has been instrumental in helping several athletes reach the top:

Andre Agassi, multiple #1 rankings in the world, tennis

Chuck 'The Iceman' Liddell, MMA heavyweight champion

Xesco Espar, Head Coach, FC Barcelona Handball Team, 2005 European Champions League Winner, Spain

Lisa Curry-Kenny,Three-time Olympian

Spend one minute with Anthony Robbins and you will instantly see why our last four presidents, Sister Theresa, Nelson Mandella, and thousands of top CEO’s, and famous athletes and teams have all sought out Anthony Robbins

I'm not talking about buying some CD's and listening to them. I'm talking about being in the room with the man. Night and day difference.I have been laughed at on multiple boards, but I don't care. I will continue with this.

 

[Bankerguy]

You are putting words in my mouth now which I don't appreciate with some of what you just wrote above. Honestly, I am at the point where I feel like I can't be critical about this team. I'm not going to go back and forth with you. We agree to disagree and we should leave it there.I'm glad you have such high hopes (I REALLY and truly want to be wrong about what I am seeing) for this team. I hope you are right, I really do! However, I just don't see it.

Oh come on. There's way more people being critical of this team than those defending it. I'm on an island here with a few others. Some are optimistic. I haven't been for a long time. No big deal, Banker, but if you accuse someone of putting words in your mouth, you should probably provide an example. I've scanned the exchange twice to see where I did that, and I can't find it. I didn't answer everything you asked, but what I did, was in direct response to your words. Where I didn't, I am in agreement with you. I'm expecting some positive changes in those areas, because they seem easily corrected and obvious. Of course you can be as critical as you want about a team, and of course, there will always be homers wearing the team colored shades. I've been critical of Ridge and Dallas in years of draft threads; Andy and Dallas in many threads like this. It's nice to be on the positive side of things for a change. I like your input and hope it keeps coming.

It's all good....I don't want to rehash it all. I'm gonna leave it with no hard feeling on this side. Admitedly, I'm maybe a little sensitive as I have felt like some are questioning my fandom of Dallas. I've been both positive and negative at times and just sharing what I see. I have in many posts talked about the good stuff too like the play of Brooking and Rat and even Jenkins at times. Overall-perhaps I need to lighten up a bit. This team is an enigma and can sometimes be very hard to watch. Hopefully the BYE is productive and we can get some bodies (Felix and Sensabaugh) back.

 

[Bankerguy]

Ticket is reporting that Dallas has signed Allen Rossum for kickoff/punt return duties.Can't be any worse than what we have been getting. "Hidden Yardage" boys!!

It's worth a shot-I think we are 30th in Return yards.

 

[Steady Mooobin]

Ticket is reporting that Dallas has signed Allen Rossum for kickoff/punt return duties.Can't be any worse than what we have been getting. "Hidden Yardage" boys!!

It's worth a shot-I think we are 30th in Return yards.

Having slow ### Crayton returning punks is almost as mind boggling as watching the Skins continually use Randel El, who just jukes left, right, then dives forward.

 

[Steady Mooobin]

I've covered a lot of this already, so forgive me if my response is short.

-Agree it's not all the coches fault. However, they are NOT blameless.

-Romo needs to smarten up - coach him up though, put him in good situations.

Oh...Thank you for explaining that we don't call Slant to Hurd against Champ. Come on dude-give me a little credit. How about back to back fade routes to Roy and Bennett from the 1 a few games ago. How about the lack of calls for Felix and Bennett overall. How come we abandon the run even when we are clipping at 8+ yards in a game.

Going back to the Champ plays-if you want to totally blame Romo I have a question. Did Romo call our protection then too? Or did Garrett? How come our #1 target (Witten) is kept in to block.

I'm not throwing in the towel-they still can make the playoffs. However, if you think everything is rosy or even not too bad-you need to take off your Silver and Blue glasses.

No coaches are ever blameless, but in some cases they truly seem to lose their teams and their way. That is just not the case with this team.Coach up Romo and put him in good situations? They've been doing that since Bledsoe was there. It's time for him to do it or grab a clipboard. I cannot agree with your sentiment here. He is as coached up as can be.

You're welcome for the explanation of the Champ plays. Bankerguy, I am not being antagonistic or trying to create angst in the conversation here. I stay away because of that stuff. Sorry, if you took offense, but from reading every post in this tedious thread, that play does need both better understanding and explanation (thank you Troy Aikman). It was a GREAT call because there was a player lined up on Denver's nickel back twice who got wide open for an easy TD both times. You cannot ask for a better call, only an equally good one. Putting the players in position to succeed is all a play caller can hope for. It was on Romo from there.

On Witten on those plays against that D, you are asking for a sack if you put the TE into the pattern. Mooch covered this, btw. They could have split him out to stretch a safety, but it would have been more complicated for Tony; the shallow field and defensive alignment forced that formation. Witten could have played Crayton's role in the slot, though, and a tackle eligible would have been needed. But that's showing your hand a little. What they gave Romo was simple. He just needed to make the play. I do agree with Texasmouth on this issue. Knowing what a choke Romo is, they probably should have pounded Barber or Choice. So there I agree blame goes both ways, but only if people understand Romo decided to attack Champ... twice... not Garrett. To me the conversation broke down over blaming Garrett for Romo being a dunce. Meh.

Lack of calls for Felix? He's still horrible in pass protection so he's not a meaningful part of the 3rd down package... yet. He was doing great in committee on first and second with Barber until he went down. I guess you could argue he should start over a healthy Barber, but we've learned as little as he is used he doesn't stay healthy. This is not a workhorse or a safe option on 3rd down. He is the most sudden back in the league through a seam. That includes AD and CJ. I love watching the defense reaching for the back of his jersey as much as anyone, but he has to stay healthy to prove he can handle more than they have already given him, which, by the mere nature of his current knee problem, suggests was too much, not too little. His coming maturity is one of the reasons I am confident though. When it happens, just understand he needed the time. He has not been ready mentally or physically for a larger role... yet.

Bennett is all hype so far. You complain about a fade he botched in the endzone, which is exactly the way he should be used. Then you complain he isn't used enough. Maybe if he executed that play, which was a good call had he done so, then he would be more trusted.

No offense, and I'll soon crawl back under my rock, but your complaints don't ring true, with me. If you like the way you see it, no problem. Just trying to explain why I feel good about this going forward.

Oh and thanks for the silver and blue glasses comment. That is a first for me! Made me chuckle a little considering how many times I've been negative when so many were thumping their chests. You should try these shades, man. I like this view.

I agree with a lot of this. I didn't care for the second fade to Bennett, but it was clearly a mismatch that should have been exploited. It should have never came to that, cuz Roy should caught the first one, easily. What I don't like is not getting the ball to Bennett more. People can bash our rec's all they like, but I think Roy, Austin, Witten, Bennett, and Felix makes for one of the most potently dangerous offensive machines in football. As usual, things that look good on paper don't always work out.

We do differ on the coaching. I think we need a more disciplined leader. I said years ago that we should have hired Singletary. I realize he's the flavor of the month right now and that may go sour, but he is a leader. He commands discipline and won't give players the star treatment.

And then there is Romo. I was scared ever since read about him continually choking to make the PGA tour. He has been close a few times and always manages to choke. I tried not to even let myself think he's a choker for years. Now, even I can't lie to myself anymore. I think he can overcome it, but the chances are slim, especially given his track record.

Even the throw to Austin on the OT play. Romo never took his eyes off Austin. I think any other CB may have picked 6 that thing.

 

[plymkr]

Do you have a link to this golf article? I would like to read more. i am a Romo supporter.

 

[Andy Herron]

Ticket is reporting that Dallas has signed Allen Rossum for kickoff/punt return duties.

Can't be any worse than what we have been getting. "Hidden Yardage" boys!!

The actual signing will take place today.It's worth a shot-I think we are 30th in Return yards.

We are 30th, you're right.Starting field position is killing this team right now. The Cowboys are actually no. 1 in the league right now in both yards-per-game and yards-per-play.

Amazing. So they are moving the ball just fine. The problem is the aforementioned starting field position and the mistakes and penalties putting the team in such poor down and distance situations.

 

[simmonjm]

I think there alot of parallels between this team and the Chargers. Both have retread head coaches who take alot of critiscm due to their laid back demeanor which their teams seem to adapt. The only difference in my mind is that the Cowboys are in the NFC East and face tough challenges nearly every weak while the Chargers face the likes of the Chiefs and Raiders. I really think that the Cowboys if given the chance last year would have been like the Chargers and advanced in the playoffs.

 

[Manster]

I am a lot more optimistic about the offense than the defense.

With the return of Felix Jones, a healthy/rested MBIII, Choice pitching in, ROY healthy and rested, the emergence of Austin, Crayton back in the slot, and the threat of the double TE's, I think the offense could really pull out of this funk. This is the same offense that scored 30+ points on the Giants defense.

The defense is where I am worried. The defense couldn't shut down one of the worst offenses in football with the game on the line. What the hell is up with that? The cornerbacks seem to be in the wrong place all the time and the safeties have no idea what is going on and the tackling is awful. The d-line is getting pressure but the middle of the field is ALWAYS open. Thankfully we have Brooking, he is the heart of this defense. I hope that his fire is contagious to the rest of the team.

i hope you are right. but, the O-line is what has me worried. they are old, and seem to love to kill drives with stupid penalties. Flozell is not impressive these days. i think our fate lies directly with how the O-line plays.the defense has been pretty good. they still give up a big play at inopportune times. but, overall this unit is pretty solid. the pass rush needs to be more consistent and things will be fine. i see that happening.

 

[Bankerguy]

I am a lot more optimistic about the offense than the defense.

With the return of Felix Jones, a healthy/rested MBIII, Choice pitching in, ROY healthy and rested, the emergence of Austin, Crayton back in the slot, and the threat of the double TE's, I think the offense could really pull out of this funk. This is the same offense that scored 30+ points on the Giants defense.

The defense is where I am worried. The defense couldn't shut down one of the worst offenses in football with the game on the line. What the hell is up with that? The cornerbacks seem to be in the wrong place all the time and the safeties have no idea what is going on and the tackling is awful. The d-line is getting pressure but the middle of the field is ALWAYS open. Thankfully we have Brooking, he is the heart of this defense. I hope that his fire is contagious to the rest of the team.

i hope you are right. but, the O-line is what has me worried. they are old, and seem to love to kill drives with stupid penalties. Flozell is not impressive these days. i think our fate lies directly with how the O-line plays.the defense has been pretty good. they still give up a big play at inopportune times. but, overall this unit is pretty solid. the pass rush needs to be more consistent and things will be fine. i see that happening.

As much as his penalties are a constant problem-he is leading the O-line in blocking % at 85% and yards/attempt at 5 or 6 yards a carry (Read this somewhere this week).

 

[Urinal Mint]

We are 30th, you're right.Starting field position is killing this team right now. The Cowboys are actually no. 1 in the league right now in both yards-per-game and yards-per-play.Amazing. So they are moving the ball just fine. The problem is the aforementioned starting field position and the mistakes and penalties putting the team in such poor down and distance situations.

Getting an occasional turnover on defense would help field position immensely.

 

[culdeus]

Do you have a link to this golf article? I would like to read more. i am a Romo supporter.

I'm not sure what the hell moobin is talking about. AFAIK he's only ever tried to qualify for the US Open and has gotten close, but failed in each attempt. It's damn hard to make it versus guys that play every single day.

 

[Manster]

I am a lot more optimistic about the offense than the defense.

With the return of Felix Jones, a healthy/rested MBIII, Choice pitching in, ROY healthy and rested, the emergence of Austin, Crayton back in the slot, and the threat of the double TE's, I think the offense could really pull out of this funk. This is the same offense that scored 30+ points on the Giants defense.

The defense is where I am worried. The defense couldn't shut down one of the worst offenses in football with the game on the line. What the hell is up with that? The cornerbacks seem to be in the wrong place all the time and the safeties have no idea what is going on and the tackling is awful. The d-line is getting pressure but the middle of the field is ALWAYS open. Thankfully we have Brooking, he is the heart of this defense. I hope that his fire is contagious to the rest of the team.

i hope you are right. but, the O-line is what has me worried. they are old, and seem to love to kill drives with stupid penalties. Flozell is not impressive these days. i think our fate lies directly with how the O-line plays.the defense has been pretty good. they still give up a big play at inopportune times. but, overall this unit is pretty solid. the pass rush needs to be more consistent and things will be fine. i see that happening.

As much as his penalties are a constant problem-he is leading the O-line in blocking % at 85% and yards/attempt at 5 or 6 yards a carry (Read this somewhere this week).

im not really surprised at that stat. Flozell is a physically gifted athlete. he's always been able to block.it only takes a few bonehead penalties/mistakes to erase all the good an O-lineman has done. i'd say Flozell has had his share of bonehead plays this yr.

with that said, we dont really have a better option. part of the problem.

this team isnt good enough to constantly kill drives with penalties.

 

[Reacher]

Dallas signed return specialist Allen Rossum today.

This says two things to me.

1. They want someone to replace Crayton on Punt returns.

2. They want Miles Austin to replace Crayton at WR2.

My reasoning is that they won't want to risk Austin on kickoff returns if he is going to be a starter in the offense.

When Austin was starting last week they didn't use him on kick offs at all.

My next question is who are we leaving off of the game day roster for our new return specialist?

 

[Reacher]

Rookie safety Mike Hamlin was suited out and appeared ready to practice during the portion of Wednesday's workout open to the media.

It would be the first time Hamlin practiced with the team since fracturing his forearm in the preseason.

Sitting out Wednesday's shorts and shoulder pads session were Roy Williams (ribs), Felix Jones (knee), Curtis Johnson (hamstring) and Gerald Sensabaugh (thumb).

Jones, who has missed the last two games, did some light running and stretched with the team. All four injured players were rehabbing with trainers during the practice.

 

[Steady Mooobin]

Do you have a link to this golf article? I would like to read more. i am a Romo supporter.

I'm not sure what the hell moobin is talking about. AFAIK he's only ever tried to qualify for the US Open and has gotten close, but failed in each attempt. It's damn hard to make it versus guys that play every single day.

Romo fails for second timeYahoo search has several stories

I'm not implying it's easy, but the fact that he did well early, then choked late is a little hard not to see the pattern.

 

[Reacher]

Do you have a link to this golf article? I would like to read more. i am a Romo supporter.

I'm not sure what the hell moobin is talking about. AFAIK he's only ever tried to qualify for the US Open and has gotten close, but failed in each attempt. It's damn hard to make it versus guys that play every single day.

Romo fails for second timeYahoo search has several stories

I'm not implying it's easy, but the fact that he did well early, then choked late is a little hard not to see the pattern.

My name is Reacher so I know a reach when I see it.

 

[gnarboots11]

I go to the celebrity golf tournament in South Lake Tahoe every year and Romo chokes every year. In fact one year, maybe 3 years ago, he had a huge lead going into the final day and choked of an epic proportion. Look, some people got it, some don't, Romo cracks under pressure in everything that he does. I can almost guarantee he has never had a clutch hit in the final inning with the bases loaded in a backyard wiffle ball game ever in his life.

 

[Steady Mooobin]

Do you have a link to this golf article? I would like to read more. i am a Romo supporter.

I'm not sure what the hell moobin is talking about. AFAIK he's only ever tried to qualify for the US Open and has gotten close, but failed in each attempt. It's damn hard to make it versus guys that play every single day.

Romo fails for second timeYahoo search has several stories

I'm not implying it's easy, but the fact that he did well early, then choked late is a little hard not to see the pattern.

My name is Reacher so I know a reach when I see it.

I'm a big Romo supporter. I think he has all the tools, but I am just now being honest with myself in that he may be a choker in huge moments. I'm not suggesting his failings in golf are a true indication of him the football player. It's just that some people can't handle pressure, and he has a large enough sample size to at least ask the question, if he's a choker.

I'm not even calling him a choker, but it isn't crazy to say it, considering there are plenty of people who question his clutch performance.

 

[Steady Mooobin]

Mr. Andy,

Any info on why Bennett hasn't been used like we all thought he would be used?

 

[Reacher]

Do you have a link to this golf article? I would like to read more. i am a Romo supporter.

I'm not sure what the hell moobin is talking about. AFAIK he's only ever tried to qualify for the US Open and has gotten close, but failed in each attempt. It's damn hard to make it versus guys that play every single day.

Romo fails for second timeYahoo search has several stories

I'm not implying it's easy, but the fact that he did well early, then choked late is a little hard not to see the pattern.

My name is Reacher so I know a reach when I see it.

I'm a big Romo supporter. I think he has all the tools, but I am just now being honest with myself in that he may be a choker in huge moments. I'm not suggesting his failings in golf are a true indication of him the football player. It's just that some people can't handle pressure, and he has a large enough sample size to at least ask the question, if he's a choker.

I'm not even calling him a choker, but it isn't crazy to say it, considering there are plenty of people who question his clutch performance.

How many huge moments has he had? What is this sample size your using? Are you talking about the 2 playoff games he lead us to? The fact that as an amature golfer he can't qualify in a professional tournament?

I guess Michael Jordan was a choker because he couldn't bring a championship to the Bullets or make it as a professional baseball player.

I remember Troy Aikman turning the ball over in the last NFL Championship game that we lost to the 49ers. I guess if he had done that in the first Championship game that we played them instead of the last you would have thought him a choker at the time as well.