Living in KC I am forced to watch all Chiefs games so let me say this ... most expected the Chiefs were a trap game for Dallas and many including me picked the upset of the Skins. The Chiefs are getting better ... not a great team but it's still a road win.The Eagles are always a wild-card but that kind of loss is crippling and helps the Cowboys catch up to them.The Cowboys ran for 200+ on the Giants top defense and put up 30+ points too so I'm liking our chances IF and big IF ... the team plays better in the 2 minute drill on defense and figures out their red zone offense.
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Andy Herron
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That's fine. We'll reserve your seat anyway.Tune in on Sunday and we'll go from there.What is the newly developed high-potency offense we learned with a week off and why wouldn't the Cowboys have learned this with all the months they had before the season started.Obviously when everyone in your division loses, that's a good thing. However. rooting for other teams to lose and play poorly is only going to get you so far. For example, it was the SAINTS who exposed the Giants defense for what it was.......not Tony Romo who couldn't stop throwing INT's to them and played with his head in his butt.It was an AFC team who held Philly to less than 10 points and no Td's......not the Cowboys who escaped out of Kansas City with an OT win against a team who hadn't won a game up to that point.Dallas needs to take care of their own business and the rest of the crap will take care of itself like it always does. I'm not getting all rah rah after everyone else lost because Dallas hasn't shown me squat this year that makes me believe they're a threat to win it all.This coming from a long time fan of over 30 years......just calling it like I see it.And if I may steal a line from the Aerosmith classic- "We're back in the saddle again." It's never over til it's over people. That's why they play the games. Right?Yeah all the NFC East lost and Philly losing to the Raiders is classic. The Giants getting that #1 defense shown for what it is, over rated
. Of coarse the Skins showed us what we all knew, they blow
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Iwannabeacowboybaby!
Footballguy
Yes, they definately gained ground on everyone in the division and that's a great thing. They also outplayed the Giants at home earlier this season, there's no doubt in my mind about that as well. However, you are mistaken if you think the best teams in the league are in the NFC East. The Saints have destroyed both Philly (in Philly) and now the Giants. I promise you that Drew Brees would pick apart the Cowboys, there's no question in my mind, same with Indy and New England. Those are the teams I look at.....I truly feel the Cowboys can win their division, they have the talent to do so but Romo has to play at a higher level to do so. To beat teams like Indy, NE and the Saints (I'm still not putting Minnesota in that category, I personally still think they're a notch below and belong with teams like Dallas, Giants and Philly, but that may be just me), their defense would have to apply a lot more pressure on the QB than what I've seen in any game this year.Anyway you look at it on the positive side which I look at or the negative side which you look at, it is a great day for the Cowboys. Lets remember Dallas ran all over the Giants defense and exposed it also and scored 31 points ok the offense is not all Romo anymore. The Raiders are no way an average team and if they can do it Dallas can also. Sure Dallas needs to take care of their own business but atleast today they made up ground on every team in the division. Yeah booooooooy.What is the newly developed high-potency offense we learned with a week off and why wouldn't the Cowboys have learned this with all the months they had before the season started.Obviously when everyone in your division loses, that's a good thing. However. rooting for other teams to lose and play poorly is only going to get you so far. For example, it was the SAINTS who exposed the Giants defense for what it was.......not Tony Romo who couldn't stop throwing INT's to them and played with his head in his butt.It was an AFC team who held Philly to less than 10 points and no Td's......not the Cowboys who escaped out of Kansas City with an OT win against a team who hadn't won a game up to that point.Dallas needs to take care of their own business and the rest of the crap will take care of itself like it always does. I'm not getting all rah rah after everyone else lost because Dallas hasn't shown me squat this year that makes me believe they're a threat to win it all.This coming from a long time fan of over 30 years......just calling it like I see it.And if I may steal a line from the Aerosmith classic- "We're back in the saddle again." It's never over til it's over people. That's why they play the games. Right?Yeah all the NFC East lost and Philly losing to the Raiders is classic
Iwannabeacowboybaby!
Footballguy
Thanks buddy, and I do appreciate your optimism and much of the information you write in here. I'm really down on Romo, I'm done giving him excuses. I think he still makes the same mistakes over and over and I see people like you, me and all the Dallas fans twisting in agony over so many painful losses where you just can't freaken believe they didn't win that game.You guys are ultimately correct, it's a good week for the Cowboys, they gained ground on everyone in the division while not getting anyone injured. I just don't want to lose the fact that I don't think the Cowboys have played well so far this season. When I say well, I mean in the elite category of the league. I mean compared to Detroit, yes they've played very well but we expect more from Dallas, it's pretty much playoffs or bust. Right now I'd say the division is absolutely wide open bewteen the Giants, Philly and Dallas and probably 1 of these 3 teams will also be a wild card team with the 3rd one not making the playoffs.That's fine. We'll reserve your seat anyway.What is the newly developed high-potency offense we learned with a week off and why wouldn't the Cowboys have learned this with all the months they had before the season started.Obviously when everyone in your division loses, that's a good thing. However. rooting for other teams to lose and play poorly is only going to get you so far. For example, it was the SAINTS who exposed the Giants defense for what it was.......not Tony Romo who couldn't stop throwing INT's to them and played with his head in his butt.It was an AFC team who held Philly to less than 10 points and no Td's......not the Cowboys who escaped out of Kansas City with an OT win against a team who hadn't won a game up to that point.Dallas needs to take care of their own business and the rest of the crap will take care of itself like it always does. I'm not getting all rah rah after everyone else lost because Dallas hasn't shown me squat this year that makes me believe they're a threat to win it all.This coming from a long time fan of over 30 years......just calling it like I see it.And if I may steal a line from the Aerosmith classic- "We're back in the saddle again." It's never over til it's over people. That's why they play the games. Right?Yeah all the NFC East lost and Philly losing to the Raiders is classic. Of coarse the Skins showed us what we all knew, they blow
Andy Herron
Footballguy
That's fine. We'll reserve your seat anyway.
Thanks buddy, and I do appreciate your optimism and much of the information you write in here. I'm really down on Romo, I'm done giving him excuses.
You're absolutely right about Romo. There is no longer room for excuses. It's simply time for him to man up and get it done. I couldn't agree more.
I could be wrong, but I get a strong sense right now that he's really getting some things figured out. He's ridded himself of his own distractions, and after reviewing his performance of the few weeks thus far this season on film and a full off week to digest some things, I expect him to come out of it with much stronger performances from here on out.
Time will tell, but he's more than capable of coming out and lighting this thing up. It's not like he hasn't done it before. He's got some purpose to fulfill and he knows it. He's got game and I think it's high time he gets back to those attributes. He knows that as well as we do.
Thanks buddy, and I do appreciate your optimism and much of the information you write in here. I'm really down on Romo, I'm done giving him excuses.
You're absolutely right about Romo. There is no longer room for excuses. It's simply time for him to man up and get it done. I couldn't agree more.
I could be wrong, but I get a strong sense right now that he's really getting some things figured out. He's ridded himself of his own distractions, and after reviewing his performance of the few weeks thus far this season on film and a full off week to digest some things, I expect him to come out of it with much stronger performances from here on out.
Time will tell, but he's more than capable of coming out and lighting this thing up. It's not like he hasn't done it before. He's got some purpose to fulfill and he knows it. He's got game and I think it's high time he gets back to those attributes. He knows that as well as we do.
I will answer some of the questions above.Dallas actually has a highly potent offense it just needs to be more efficient in the Redzone and make fewer mistakes. Teams improve during the season all of the time. Rarely does a team end the season as the same team that began the journey.If one team finds a weakness in a team, every team finds the same weakness. That is what film study is for. Don't think that the Dallas coaches and players won't be studying those Philly, Giant and Washington losses in an effort to exploit them for their own benefit.Also Philly was able to exploit the Cowboys' losses to Pittsburgh and Baltimore last seaon to make a playoff run. Remember that we beat them the first time we played them. Don't think that they didn't use the tape from those losses to come up with a game plan against us in that final crushing defeat. Also if we had won one of those other games that last game against Philly woudn't have mattered.Dallas hasn't been perfect this season for sure. But don't let that cloud your vision. One of the frustrating things for me is how close I see that they are to being there. Everyone was saying that we were lacking an explosive WR opposite Roy and our TEs. Austin sure looks close if not already there. People dog him about his drops but if he had made those catches he would have had a 250 + yard and 3 TD game!!! It sucks that he didn't catch those but he did have a record day and he made some really incredible plays.Romo hasn't been a world beater lately but he has still been pretty good. Eli and Donovan didn't look like world beaters today either. I wouldn't suggest writing any of the 3 off just yet.There are definent areas that need improving but they have time to do it.What is the newly developed high-potency offense we learned with a week off and why wouldn't the Cowboys have learned this with all the months they had before the season started.Obviously when everyone in your division loses, that's a good thing. However. rooting for other teams to lose and play poorly is only going to get you so far. For example, it was the SAINTS who exposed the Giants defense for what it was.......not Tony Romo who couldn't stop throwing INT's to them and played with his head in his butt.It was an AFC team who held Philly to less than 10 points and no Td's......not the Cowboys who escaped out of Kansas City with an OT win against a team who hadn't won a game up to that point.Dallas needs to take care of their own business and the rest of the crap will take care of itself like it always does. I'm not getting all rah rah after everyone else lost because Dallas hasn't shown me squat this year that makes me believe they're a threat to win it all.This coming from a long time fan of over 30 years......just calling it like I see it.And if I may steal a line from the Aerosmith classic- "We're back in the saddle again." It's never over til it's over people. That's why they play the games. Right?Yeah all the NFC East lost and Philly losing to the Raiders is classicNFC East game-on, and we're coming off a bye about to turn loose a newly developed high-potency offense along with a defense that finally "appears" to be figuring it out.This season is just now getting underway folks. Fasten your seatbelts. If you don't think we're in it you're officially diagnosed as legally blind.
Scanning the standings I'm not sure how safe a WC spot is going to be. There's a lot of teams with the potential for 10+ wins in the NFC because there's so many teams that frankly stink this year.
Cowboys host Atlanta next week and I'm thinking they are ripe for the taking. Getting Roy and Felix back and hopefully our safeties and MB3 a bit healthier should be huge.
TNew locks down White I'm sure he'll get beat once but I'll take it. Their 2ndary targets don't scare me. Turner is the type of RB we stop. Tony G is the wild card but if our SS/LB are healthier I think it's doable plus it's at home. That KR/PR of theirs needs to be locked down.
On offense I think we'll see if starting Austin and actually giving him looks gives the offense more consistency along with all 3 RB's healthy. I'd like to see Witten blocking less although if our RB's and WR's improve that's a natural side-effect. If Brian Williams is out for a few weeks that will help open things up. That said, I think this is a game that Felix and Choice will be better fits than MB3 atleast early. I hope the Cowboys staff doesn't just stay with MB3 if he doesn't get it going early.
Cowboys host Atlanta next week and I'm thinking they are ripe for the taking. Getting Roy and Felix back and hopefully our safeties and MB3 a bit healthier should be huge.
TNew locks down White I'm sure he'll get beat once but I'll take it. Their 2ndary targets don't scare me. Turner is the type of RB we stop. Tony G is the wild card but if our SS/LB are healthier I think it's doable plus it's at home. That KR/PR of theirs needs to be locked down.
On offense I think we'll see if starting Austin and actually giving him looks gives the offense more consistency along with all 3 RB's healthy. I'd like to see Witten blocking less although if our RB's and WR's improve that's a natural side-effect. If Brian Williams is out for a few weeks that will help open things up. That said, I think this is a game that Felix and Choice will be better fits than MB3 atleast early. I hope the Cowboys staff doesn't just stay with MB3 if he doesn't get it going early.
Iwannabeacowboybaby!
Footballguy
Two things:A. Does Romo play well? If so, they'll win. B. Can Dallas apply some pressure on the Atlanta QB? If so, we'll win. Atlanta's got plenty of weapons, minus Norwood probably since he went out of Sunday night's game with a hip flexor and didn't return. They'll do a good job on Turner most likely so just keeping some pressure and mixing it up will be important.Watching the Bears in Atlanta tonight, the Bears moved the ball but they self destructed in the red zone. Too many penalties and some bad turnovers cost them. We've seen Romo do those types of things as well........if we see the good Tony Romo, they'll be tough for Atlanta to beat.
Bankerguy
Footballguy
I'm glad to see Wade see's the problem too. Or at least admits it.
October 19, 2009, 1:31 PM
By: Tim MacMahon
The Dallas Cowboys have scored touchdowns on only two of their last nine trips to the red zone.
Head coach Wade Phillips sees two issues that have prevented the Cowboys from being more successful in scoring territory: They're not running the ball effectively enough, and they're not doing a good job distributing the ball in the passing game.
"It's getting a feel for who to go to and when in the passing game," Phillips said. "We have to get a Witten or a guy matched up that we think we can beat somebody with and go to them. Witten's always been a guy, but getting a feel for all of the receivers and who can do what is important."
It's interesting that Jason Witten was the first name to come to Phillips' mind when discussing matchup advantages in the red zone. Offensive coordinator Jason Garrett didn't give Witten a chance to run a route with the game on the line against the Denver Broncos, keeping the Pro Bowl tight end in to block on three goal-to-go throws.
The last two of those throws went to No. 4 receiver Sam Hurd, who was covered by future Hall of Fame cornerback Champ Bailey. That's a perfect example of Garrett doing a poor job of creating favorable matchups.
October 19, 2009, 1:31 PM
By: Tim MacMahon
The Dallas Cowboys have scored touchdowns on only two of their last nine trips to the red zone.
Head coach Wade Phillips sees two issues that have prevented the Cowboys from being more successful in scoring territory: They're not running the ball effectively enough, and they're not doing a good job distributing the ball in the passing game.
"It's getting a feel for who to go to and when in the passing game," Phillips said. "We have to get a Witten or a guy matched up that we think we can beat somebody with and go to them. Witten's always been a guy, but getting a feel for all of the receivers and who can do what is important."
It's interesting that Jason Witten was the first name to come to Phillips' mind when discussing matchup advantages in the red zone. Offensive coordinator Jason Garrett didn't give Witten a chance to run a route with the game on the line against the Denver Broncos, keeping the Pro Bowl tight end in to block on three goal-to-go throws.
The last two of those throws went to No. 4 receiver Sam Hurd, who was covered by future Hall of Fame cornerback Champ Bailey. That's a perfect example of Garrett doing a poor job of creating favorable matchups.
Bankerguy
Footballguy
Falcons also had a tough break yesterday-losing one of their starting CB's for the season. His name is alluding me at the moment. Not Houston-the other guy. Darn it.EDIT-Williams
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Mustang Man
Footballguy
Miles Austin has overtaken Patrick Crayton to be the Cowboys' starting flanker.
The depth chart was adjusted during Dallas' bye. Austin was the first-team receiver opposite Roy Williams at Monday's practice, and will see a major bump in snaps as an every-down player. Previously, he only played in three-receiver packages. Crayton is now strictly a slot receiver and should be dropped in 12-team leagues. Austin's promotion is excellent news for the entire offense. He is one of Dallas' few skill players with big-play ability.
Source: Fort Worth Star-Telegram
OK let's see if this works out.
The depth chart was adjusted during Dallas' bye. Austin was the first-team receiver opposite Roy Williams at Monday's practice, and will see a major bump in snaps as an every-down player. Previously, he only played in three-receiver packages. Crayton is now strictly a slot receiver and should be dropped in 12-team leagues. Austin's promotion is excellent news for the entire offense. He is one of Dallas' few skill players with big-play ability.
Source: Fort Worth Star-Telegram
OK let's see if this works out.
cobalt_27
Footballguy
It will. Damnit, it took them long enough.
Manster
Footballguy
this is what we've been waiting for. Austin has the physical tools. can he stay healthy? can he be a consistent producer? now's his chance to shine.
Steady Mooobin
Footballguy
You are probably just as jades as I am then. I recall a phone conversation I had with my dad after yet another Cowboys choke job...Me: "I'm never going to see another team like the 90's boys, am I?"
dad: "nope"
I would put any of the 92-95 Cowboy teams up against any team that ever played and would love their chances. They were so dominate, and so clutch it was recockulous. You knew what they were going to do, and they would even go as far as to tell their opponents and there was nothing the opposing team could do about it. They imposed their will.
I don't think any team after the 2000 Ravens could touch any team from the 80's & 90's, so take my opinion for what it's worth. Either I'm right because all those teams were afforded depth and players had a hunger to be good and get paid, rather then the depth-less teams of this era who are all filthy rich, spoiled athletes.
Eatman Blog
Nick Eatman's Personal Cowboys Blog
In the middle of an already-hectic Wednesday morning at Valley Ranch that included a schedule change, moving practice to the Carrollton’s Standridge Stadium because of the heavy rain in the area, team owner and general manager Jerry Jones held an impromptu press conference to discuss a variety of topics.
Here are some of the highlights:
· When asked what bothers him about the team, Jones pointed out depth on the offensive line, something he hopes remains a non-factor. And without singling out Ken Hamlin directly, Jones did say the Cowboys need more plays from the safety position. He later stressed the importance of missing Gerald Sensabaugh for the last game and a half.
· While he wouldn’t name the player or inquiring team, Jones did confirm that the Cowboys fielded a considerable offer Tuesday before the trade deadlines for one of their younger players. Jones said it was not a running back, but a player he felt the Cowboys needed to keep “right now.”
· Jones wouldn’t go as far to say Sunday’s win over Atlanta was a “must-win,” he did stress the importance of beating a good Falcons squad in front of the home crowd. “If we can prepare the way we should be prepared after (the bye) we should be prepared and we need to win.
· On a healthy front, the owner said Roy Williams will play against the Falcons and said Felix Jones looks “ready.” Jones said Felix has “had a lot of good movement out there Monday and didn’t get sore (Tuesday), so we feel really good about him.”
· One year later from the Roy Williams trade, Jones said the only disappointing aspect was last year, when Williams struggled to get in the flow of the offense and suffered a foot injury. But having a receiver “in his prime” and locked up for a years, is something that still excites Jones, especially if he Miles Austin continues to emerge like he hopes. But as for regrets on making the trade for Williams, Jones says he has none.
· Speaking of Austin, Jones would not confirm that Patrick Crayton has been replaced by Austin in the starting lineup. Frankly, he said the coaching staff or the team simply doesn’t have to make that announcement, so they won’t.
· With the team practicing at a local high school stadium yet again, Jones was asked if there are plans to build a new indoor facitly at Valley Ranch. He said there have been talks, but nothing definitive.
· He did confirm the club has continued its talks with DeMarcus Ware and his agent about a long-term contract. Jones said he still hopes to get a deal completed before the end of the regular season.
· And back to Sunday’s game with the Falcons – the first daytime game at Cowboys Stadium – Jones said it will be a Sunday morning decision whether to keep the roof open or close it off for the dome atmosphere. Jones said he sees positives in both scenarios.
Just a heads up on the note about Felx that I have bolded in Eatmans's article. Felix said that his knee felt much better but that there was still pain in there.
Felix Jones continues to practice, continues to improve, but stops short of saying he'll definitley be able to play Sunday against Atlanta.
"It's still there (pain in knee) a little bit, but if feels a lot better,'' Jones said after Wednesday's practice. "One day at a time is all I can do.''
Jones hasn't played since Week 3 against Carolina. If he does go against the Falcons, he said the brace he's wearing on his knee won't be a problem. How close is he to 100 percent?
"I'm getting there,'' Jones said. "That's all I can go by right now.''
Nick Eatman's Personal Cowboys Blog
In the middle of an already-hectic Wednesday morning at Valley Ranch that included a schedule change, moving practice to the Carrollton’s Standridge Stadium because of the heavy rain in the area, team owner and general manager Jerry Jones held an impromptu press conference to discuss a variety of topics.
Here are some of the highlights:
· When asked what bothers him about the team, Jones pointed out depth on the offensive line, something he hopes remains a non-factor. And without singling out Ken Hamlin directly, Jones did say the Cowboys need more plays from the safety position. He later stressed the importance of missing Gerald Sensabaugh for the last game and a half.
· While he wouldn’t name the player or inquiring team, Jones did confirm that the Cowboys fielded a considerable offer Tuesday before the trade deadlines for one of their younger players. Jones said it was not a running back, but a player he felt the Cowboys needed to keep “right now.”
· Jones wouldn’t go as far to say Sunday’s win over Atlanta was a “must-win,” he did stress the importance of beating a good Falcons squad in front of the home crowd. “If we can prepare the way we should be prepared after (the bye) we should be prepared and we need to win.
· On a healthy front, the owner said Roy Williams will play against the Falcons and said Felix Jones looks “ready.” Jones said Felix has “had a lot of good movement out there Monday and didn’t get sore (Tuesday), so we feel really good about him.”
· One year later from the Roy Williams trade, Jones said the only disappointing aspect was last year, when Williams struggled to get in the flow of the offense and suffered a foot injury. But having a receiver “in his prime” and locked up for a years, is something that still excites Jones, especially if he Miles Austin continues to emerge like he hopes. But as for regrets on making the trade for Williams, Jones says he has none.
· Speaking of Austin, Jones would not confirm that Patrick Crayton has been replaced by Austin in the starting lineup. Frankly, he said the coaching staff or the team simply doesn’t have to make that announcement, so they won’t.
· With the team practicing at a local high school stadium yet again, Jones was asked if there are plans to build a new indoor facitly at Valley Ranch. He said there have been talks, but nothing definitive.
· He did confirm the club has continued its talks with DeMarcus Ware and his agent about a long-term contract. Jones said he still hopes to get a deal completed before the end of the regular season.
· And back to Sunday’s game with the Falcons – the first daytime game at Cowboys Stadium – Jones said it will be a Sunday morning decision whether to keep the roof open or close it off for the dome atmosphere. Jones said he sees positives in both scenarios.
Just a heads up on the note about Felx that I have bolded in Eatmans's article. Felix said that his knee felt much better but that there was still pain in there.
Felix Jones continues to practice, continues to improve, but stops short of saying he'll definitley be able to play Sunday against Atlanta.
"It's still there (pain in knee) a little bit, but if feels a lot better,'' Jones said after Wednesday's practice. "One day at a time is all I can do.''
Jones hasn't played since Week 3 against Carolina. If he does go against the Falcons, he said the brace he's wearing on his knee won't be a problem. How close is he to 100 percent?
"I'm getting there,'' Jones said. "That's all I can go by right now.''
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simmonjm
Footballguy
Any ideas on who they might be referring to? If I had to guess I would say Martellus Bennett or Orlando Scandrick.
No word on who it was. Anything I could offer would be a guess at this point. I like your thoughts though. They said the compensation would be around a 1st or 2nd round pick.
On a negative note. I just read on fanball that DeMarcus Ware has a stress fracture in his foot. He is supposed to play with it but it obviously is not a good thing.
fsufan
Footballguy
when did barber break his thumb
Andy Herron
Footballguy
Barber broke his thumb in the Chiefs game.It's believed that Ware has been playing with that stree fracture for some time.On the trade offer, all indications point to Martellus Bennett.
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Manster
Footballguy
im wonderin how long Ware has had the stress fracture. he doesnt seem to have the same explosion this season.
would be interesting to hear the trade proposal. i wouldnt want to see Scandrick or Bennett leave. these guys are gonna be solid NFL players for a long time.
as far as Barber's broken thumb, looks like the RB depth is gonna come in clutch again. even if he plays, a cast is still somewhat limiting.
im really lookin forward to this game against ATL. this will be a good test against a pretty solid team. time for the Cowboys to take care of business at home.
would be interesting to hear the trade proposal. i wouldnt want to see Scandrick or Bennett leave. these guys are gonna be solid NFL players for a long time.
as far as Barber's broken thumb, looks like the RB depth is gonna come in clutch again. even if he plays, a cast is still somewhat limiting.
im really lookin forward to this game against ATL. this will be a good test against a pretty solid team. time for the Cowboys to take care of business at home.
Andy Herron
Footballguy
ESPN's Chris Mortensen cited a source saying the Bengals called to see if Bennett was available as part of the significant offer owner and general manager Jerry Jones talked about on Wednesday.
Speculation (and per Marty B's twitter page) has it that the Bengals may have been offering Ocho Cinco. Doesn't sound right to me though.
In any case, the Bengals remain to be the only team in the NFL that Jerry Jones has not conducted a trade with in his 21 years.
Speculation (and per Marty B's twitter page) has it that the Bengals may have been offering Ocho Cinco. Doesn't sound right to me though.
In any case, the Bengals remain to be the only team in the NFL that Jerry Jones has not conducted a trade with in his 21 years.
Mustang Man
Footballguy
Well I guess that would be determined by what kind of fumble would happen. Was it a helmet to the ball type of fumble that the thumb had nothing to do with it or was it a fumble do to the thumb , not switching hands due to the thumb or the ball just slipping out.Another thing I am not sure of, why everyone is down on MB3. It seems it is either Felix is to explosive to keep him on the sideline or Choice is putting up better numbers so let him get the carries. I love both of these players but to me when healthy MB3 is the better fit to get the majority of the carries. His presence just gives this offense an attitude that really changes the game. If he is healthy he is the starter imo.
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bill bates hits hard
Footballguy
that bennett to bengals thing was most likely chris henry.
barber has a bad left thumb. he carries with his right. shouldn't be an issue.
this is from cowboys-forum
"It's always good to get a win, and it was real important to get one going into our bye. I didn't do much during the time off, mostly laid low and rested up. I'm not banged up or anything, it's just always good to get some rest when you can. I got a few extra massages in and my quad is no longer a problem."
thats from barber himself.
barber has a bad left thumb. he carries with his right. shouldn't be an issue.
this is from cowboys-forum
"It's always good to get a win, and it was real important to get one going into our bye. I didn't do much during the time off, mostly laid low and rested up. I'm not banged up or anything, it's just always good to get some rest when you can. I got a few extra massages in and my quad is no longer a problem."
thats from barber himself.
duaneok66
Footballguy
he's not PROVEN to be healthy . . . until he does, people will be down on him when you have Choice waiting in the wings . . .
I agree with Mustangman that when healthy Barber needs to play. My point is that Dallas tends to put their guys out there when they are not healthy. In that KC game it was obvious that Barber was not himself. They did the same thing at the end of last season. I have a ton of respect for Barber but he is not very good at half strength. His words on his own health are also suspect in my mind. He has been known in the past to say he is good to go when he isn't really. Barber said he was good to go against Carolina and he wasn't ready then or even a week later against KC.Also while he may mainly carry the ball with his right hand, every good runner switches hands depending on which sideline they are running next to so that the ball is in the hand closest to the sideline and away from the defender. There is plenty of footage of Barber using his patented right handed stiff arm so we know he does use his left to carry the ball.It also has to hurt him as a receiver. Catching takes both hands and the thumb is important.I am not saying he shouldn't play, unless he looks awful of course, but he doesn't need to carrying more of the load than Choice while he is hurt.
Some reassuring news on Ware's stress fracture.
"I've been playing with it for three weeks and been doing good, so ..." Ware said.
Ware had his first two sacks of the season at Kansas City and has not missed any playing time because of his foot. He has been slowed by a neck injury and had his bell rung in the season opener.
Ware said he thinks he should be close to 100 percent in two weeks. He is rehabbing with a bone stimulator and has taken fewer practice reps.
"I've been practicing, doing what I needed to do and it's not been hindering me," Ware said.
"I've been playing with it for three weeks and been doing good, so ..." Ware said.
Ware had his first two sacks of the season at Kansas City and has not missed any playing time because of his foot. He has been slowed by a neck injury and had his bell rung in the season opener.
Ware said he thinks he should be close to 100 percent in two weeks. He is rehabbing with a bone stimulator and has taken fewer practice reps.
"I've been practicing, doing what I needed to do and it's not been hindering me," Ware said.
Andy Herron
Footballguy
This is a tough call right now. I'd have to go with the mixed bag.Felix experimented with wearing a knee brace in practice on Wednesday but went without it yesterday (Thursday).He's expected to be wearing it for Sunday's game for precautionary reasons.If I had to project, I'd figure on Barber getting the start, although Choice will probably get the majority of work with Felix getting a sprinkle of about 10-12 touches.
Ridgelake
Footballguy
I agree, Andy. the Dallas backfield is a clusterf*** right now. It totally is a wait and see.
Bankerguy
Footballguy
The Ocho Cinco reference was in one of the beat writers report. It said something to the effect that Bennett would compliment Ocho Cinco. So, I don't believe for 1 second the deal was Bennett for Ocho Cinco. I think it was a draft pick offer.
while no game determines a season. Going into a playoff contender (Atlanta's) stadium and executing in all 3 facets and scoring a win to me will be season defining for the cowboys.
Sick of excuses, sick of stupid, costly mistakes and sick of leaders for this team not playing up to their potential.
Last season, Dallas did not seize opportunities and it was sickening to watch. Last week they were given an opportunity, they can't squelch it..
Sick of excuses, sick of stupid, costly mistakes and sick of leaders for this team not playing up to their potential.
Last season, Dallas did not seize opportunities and it was sickening to watch. Last week they were given an opportunity, they can't squelch it..
Frustrating as I have Felix and Tashard and need to free up one of those roster spots.
Interesting and nice for Miles owners.
Roy Williams-WR- Cowboys Oct. 23 - 12:18 pm et
Cowboys coach Wade Phillips revealed Friday that he is considering holding Roy E. Williams (ribs) out for Week 7.
Williams has practiced all week, but hasn't looked good doing it. "You can tell he's in pain sometimes during practice, catching the ball," Phillips said. "I think it's lessened as the week has gone along, but we'll see where he is today." How Williams looks in Friday's practice will be a deciding factor. Miles Austin could be a target monster against Atlanta if he can't play.
Roy Williams-WR- Cowboys Oct. 23 - 12:18 pm et
Cowboys coach Wade Phillips revealed Friday that he is considering holding Roy E. Williams (ribs) out for Week 7.
Williams has practiced all week, but hasn't looked good doing it. "You can tell he's in pain sometimes during practice, catching the ball," Phillips said. "I think it's lessened as the week has gone along, but we'll see where he is today." How Williams looks in Friday's practice will be a deciding factor. Miles Austin could be a target monster against Atlanta if he can't play.
Manster
Footballguy
that would be a bad trade, imo. Henry has a thug past. no thanks.
Manster
Footballguy
the game is in Dallas. but, i agree with the sentiment of your post. if the Cowboys are going to be taken seriously, and make a playoff run, it starts now.
Steady Mooobin
Footballguy
Sure its just a bs rumor, but as much as I love Bennett, might have to take 85 straight up.
Andy Herron
Footballguy
It was. I just haven't followed it up with a post because I haven't been able to nail down what the pick was.
Andy Herron
Footballguy
Official Injury Report for Sunday
COWBOYS
PROBABLE - RB Marion Barber (thigh/thumb), OT Marc Colombo (ankle), G Leonard Davis (thumb), C Andre Gurode (knee), S Mike Hamlin (wrist), LB Curtis Johnson (hamstring), RB Felix Jones (knee), S Gerald Sensabaugh (thumb), LB DeMarcus Ware (foot), WR Roy Williams (ribs)
FALCONS
OUT - S Antoine Harris (knee)
DOUBTFUL - S William Moore (hamstring), RB Jerious Norwood (hip)
QUESTIONABLE - RB Ovie Mughelli (calf)
PROBABLE - TE Justin Peelle (ankle), RB Michael Turner (chest)
Atlanta's CB Brian Williams has already been placed on IR.
Michael Turner is more questionable than probable.
COWBOYS
PROBABLE - RB Marion Barber (thigh/thumb), OT Marc Colombo (ankle), G Leonard Davis (thumb), C Andre Gurode (knee), S Mike Hamlin (wrist), LB Curtis Johnson (hamstring), RB Felix Jones (knee), S Gerald Sensabaugh (thumb), LB DeMarcus Ware (foot), WR Roy Williams (ribs)
FALCONS
OUT - S Antoine Harris (knee)
DOUBTFUL - S William Moore (hamstring), RB Jerious Norwood (hip)
QUESTIONABLE - RB Ovie Mughelli (calf)
PROBABLE - TE Justin Peelle (ankle), RB Michael Turner (chest)
Atlanta's CB Brian Williams has already been placed on IR.
Michael Turner is more questionable than probable.
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Please explain this.
Bankerguy
Footballguy
Yes-he's gonna play and it would be great if he could stay healthy. I think you will see a full on RBBC for this game and them spitting touches by a 1/3. Probably 8-10 touches.
Andy Herron
Footballguy
If you break down an injury report by the percentage of chance that a player will not play, the scale would essentially look like this:Out- 100%Doubtful- 75%Questionable- 50%Probable- 25%I was indicating that Turner falls around the 40% range.Nonetheless, Turner will probably play. However, his chest injury will make him more susceptible to reaggravating than a simple "probable" listing might indicate.As far as that goes, Roy Williams would fall in the same category.
Andy Herron
Footballguy
I'm not going to assume anything with him until I see it. He's never played with a knee brace before, so this will be a first.
Bankerguy
Footballguy
Coach Wade Phillips said Friday that Felix Jones looks like he will be fullspeed on Sunday against the Falcons. The running back has missed the last two games with a sprained PCL suffered against Carolina on Sept. 28.
Jones had been practicing with a brace until Thursday.
``I feel good about where Felix is,'' Phillips said. ``He looks fast. He's moved well so I think he'll get back into his roll, which could be quite a bit during the game.''
With Marion Barber also recovered from a quads injury, Sunday marks the first time since the New York Giants game on Sept. 20 with all three running backs in the lineup. Jones rushed for 212 yards and one touchdown on 21carries in the first three games.
Jones had been practicing with a brace until Thursday.
``I feel good about where Felix is,'' Phillips said. ``He looks fast. He's moved well so I think he'll get back into his roll, which could be quite a bit during the game.''
With Marion Barber also recovered from a quads injury, Sunday marks the first time since the New York Giants game on Sept. 20 with all three running backs in the lineup. Jones rushed for 212 yards and one touchdown on 21carries in the first three games.
Good stuff Bankerguy.The Dallasmorning News, (I almost hate using them as a source) reports that when Felix was running at full speed he was not wearing the brace. Does this mean he will not be wearing the brace during the game?
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