Official Dallas Cowboys In Season Thread (1 Viewer)

[switz]

Some of you guys are just being a little to damn hard on the 'Boys. I'll try to give you a voice of reason and say that we ran for over 250 yards on the Giants....read that again 250 yards!!! We turned the ball over 4 times which resulted in 24 points. Our D held its own until the final drive by forcing FG's instead of TD's. Romo could have put the game away if he didn't force the ball to Hurd with 6:00 min left. I honestly feel that we were moving the ball so easily that Romo got overconfident and just started trying to make a highlight reel. While we lost there are a lot of positives to take....we shut down the vaunted Jacobs & Bradshaw and most reasonable Giants fans will admit they were outplayed for the most part as Chris Collinsworth said. We can continue to get better but its not like we got smacked and don't know who didn't or why. 1-1 next Monday nite vs Carolina....move on and lets believe that they will correct the few issues that surfaced last night.

Anyone ragging on the Boys simply didn't watch the game. Remove Romo and his turnovers and the Boys easily win that game. Hopefully, idiotic Garrett will stop throwing so much. Romo is NOT a good QB under pressure, the team should not depend on him to win games.

 

[Muddy Rubicon]

Whole lot of over-reaction in here....I think the thing that bothered me the most was the lack of pressure on Eli. If we could have gotten that, we would have won, even with the 4 turnovers. The DBs did have an awful game, but Eli had a lot of time to throw.

 

[Urinal Mint]

move on and lets believe that they will correct the few issues that surfaced last night.

Can I have a swig of that Kool-Aid? This team can't get in the QB's face and they can't cover anybody. And on top of that, the QB still can't take care of the ball.8-8 is a pipe dream.

 

[Chiwawa]

MBIII: 6.88 per carry

Jones: 13.7 per carry

Choice: 4.0 per carry

Romo: 4.37 per pass

27 runs

29 passes

Why did they pass 29 times when they were getting those kind of yards running? Foolish.

 

[Manster]

few things about the game:

1. Romo needs to throw the ball away! WTF?!

2. MB is very important to that offense.

3. we outplayed the giants. very impressed with the run D, pass D, not so much.

4. pass rush? hello.........Buehler?, anyone?

 

[Reacher]

I think that everyone agrees that Romo cost us the game tonight. I respect the way that he owned it and I expect him to improve. He is still a very good QB and we are lucky to have him.

There was a lot of good to take from this game and anyone that thinks this team sucks is either speaking from frustration or doesn't know football. Dallas will bounce back from this.

 

[Muddy Rubicon]

I think that everyone agrees that Romo cost us the game tonight. I respect the way that he owned it and I expect him to improve. He is still a very good QB and we are lucky to have him.

There was a lot of good to take from this game and anyone that thinks this team sucks is either speaking from frustration or doesn't know football. Dallas will bounce back from this.

and this below sums up how I viewed the outcome as well...

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[switz]

few things about the game:

1. Romo needs to throw the ball away! WTF?!

2. MB is very important to that offense.

3. we outplayed the giants. very impressed with the run D, pass D, not so much.

4. pass rush? hello.........Buehler?, anyone?

Just running the frakin' ball is important to the O. I don't think it matters which RB gets the carries, as long as they run.

 

[Urinal Mint]

I think that everyone agrees that Romo cost us the game tonight. I respect the way that he owned it and I expect him to improve. He is still a very good QB and we are lucky to have him.There was a lot of good to take from this game and anyone that thinks this team sucks is either speaking from frustration or doesn't know football. Dallas will bounce back from this.

I think the pass defense cost Dallas the game. Romo had a howler but the defense still had the opportunity to take out the Giants at 1st/20 from their own f-ing 10. And they gagged just like they did last year and the year before. They stink.

 

[culdeus]

few things about the game:

1. Romo needs to throw the ball away! WTF?!

2. MB is very important to that offense.

3. we outplayed the giants. very impressed with the run D, pass D, not so much.

4. pass rush? hello.........Buehler?, anyone?

Just running the frakin' ball is important to the O. I don't think it matters which RB gets the carries, as long as they run.

Need to if nothing else keep the ball out of Romo's hands in big games. There are enough guys to pound the ball, but of course we have boy wonder that would be happy running a spread offense.

 

[money.never.sleeps]

Whole lot of over-reaction in here....I think the thing that bothered me the most was the lack of pressure on Eli. If we could have gotten that, we would have won, even with the 4 turnovers. The DBs did have an awful game, but Eli had a lot of time to throw.

The Giants line did a very good job, esp. late in the game. Eli also moved well with the pocket and evaded the rush few times. Terrence Newman got hit for a couple big time plays because of his footwork and lack of pass rush. I think the lack of pass rush really affected the DBs. They werent very good whatsoever but you have to think if Eli doesnt have all kinds of time then they most likely hold up.

I was really disappointed that Romo made some foolish errors but at the same time the Giants got more than a few breaks that went there way.

But let's be honest here.. anytime a team turns the ball over 4 times they dont deserve to win. Dallas shouldnt have been in this game and I really was impressed with the red zone defense. Held the Gmen to FG's instead of TDs.

I was however surprised at the end when Dallas was only bringing 4 and fact Wade called his TO to late letting Tynes get off a practice shot.

 

[Brutis]

I think that everyone agrees that Romo cost us the game tonight. I respect the way that he owned it and I expect him to improve. He is still a very good QB and we are lucky to have him.There was a lot of good to take from this game and anyone that thinks this team sucks is either speaking from frustration or doesn't know football. Dallas will bounce back from this.

I think the pass defense cost Dallas the game. Romo had a howler but the defense still had the opportunity to take out the Giants at 1st/20 from their own f-ing 10. And they gagged just like they did last year and the year before. They stink.

That defense is bad, I knew that the giants were going to win that game when they got the ball 2 mins left. No pass rush, soft junk zone that they play in the secondary. This defense will make Jake look good next week. Pathetic

 

[Reacher]

Something that has really really impressed me about this loss is that none of the players are throwing their teammates or coaches under the bus. This team has some character. They will build from this.

 

[CowboyFan]

I think that everyone agrees that Romo cost us the game tonight. I respect the way that he owned it and I expect him to improve. He is still a very good QB and we are lucky to have him.There was a lot of good to take from this game and anyone that thinks this team sucks is either speaking from frustration or doesn't know football. Dallas will bounce back from this.

I think the pass defense cost Dallas the game. Romo had a howler but the defense still had the opportunity to take out the Giants at 1st/20 from their own f-ing 10. And they gagged just like they did last year and the year before. They stink.

You can't entirely blame the secondary. As posted by "money" above, any secondary is going to look better with a good pass rush. Dallas was getting no pressure when rushing 4 (even though Ratliff was a beast plugging up the middle), combined with poorly executed blitzes that left the corners on an island while Eli floated around until someone came open was the demise of the "pass defense".

 

[Urinal Mint]

You can't entirely blame the secondary. As posted by "money" above, any secondary is going to look better with a good pass rush. Dallas was getting no pressure when rushing 4 (even though Ratliff was a beast plugging up the middle), combined with poorly executed blitzes that left the corners on an island while Eli floated around until someone came open was the demise of the "pass defense".

In my mind, "pass defense" includes the rush at the QB. Which Dallas doesn't have whatsoever. Those guys look like they're swimming in molasses.

 

[Manster]

Whole lot of over-reaction in here....I think the thing that bothered me the most was the lack of pressure on Eli. If we could have gotten that, we would have won, even with the 4 turnovers. The DBs did have an awful game, but Eli had a lot of time to throw.

The Giants line did a very good job, esp. late in the game. Eli also moved well with the pocket and evaded the rush few times. Terrence Newman got hit for a couple big time plays because of his footwork and lack of pass rush. I think the lack of pass rush really affected the DBs. They werent very good whatsoever but you have to think if Eli doesnt have all kinds of time then they most likely hold up.

I was really disappointed that Romo made some foolish errors but at the same time the Giants got more than a few breaks that went there way.

But let's be honest here.. anytime a team turns the ball over 4 times they dont deserve to win. Dallas shouldnt have been in this game and I really was impressed with the red zone defense. Held the Gmen to FG's instead of TDs.

I was however surprised at the end when Dallas was only bringing 4 and fact Wade called his TO to late letting Tynes get off a practice shot.

im a Romo fan. but, Romo needs to get rid of the ball, period. he keeps working on his game every year. footwork, yada, yada, yada........but, the bad decision making (resulting in T.O's) seems to be a trend. part of being a successful QB is knowing when to give up on a play and move on. especially when the team is running the ball so well! why take chances in the passing game? it just seems like he cant make the switch from a favre-esque gunslinger QB to a game manager, that takes what the D gives him. the season is early, i know, and i'll keep trying to be optimistic. but he really needs to change his mindset, imo. you cant give the G-men that many chances! DAMMIT!! that was so frustrating to watch last night. that pick 6 was one of the worst plays i've ever seen.

and yes, the G-men got some fortunate bounces, but 24 points off T.O.'s? thats unacceptable. and its not all on Romo (mostly). cant forget Felix's fumble on the kickoff.

i was really looking forward to a ball control offense this season. which, the Cowboys were doing last night. their O-line was controlling the line of scrimmage. Romo crapped the bed

 

[Ridgelake]

I'm trying to figure out what caused Romo's 3 picks.

The first one, the pick six, I could not tell which receiver he was throwing to. There was a cross happening, with the underneath guy running a slant and the deep guy running an out. The slant was open and the throw was on line with the receiver. Was it an overthrow?

Or was Romo trying to hit the deep out? That receiver had some separation. But with the defender trailing the underneath route, the throw to the out pattern would have require huge amounts of touch. Romo did try to fit one in later to Crayton on an out. I really wonder if this is the deep out was the throw he was trying to make, and underthrew it.

The second pick was the Witten heel bounce. He just threw that behind. Bad throw.

The last one is puzzling. I wonder if he never saw the deep safety. Hurd definitely was past the corner. And without the deep safety, would have been wide open. I can't see how you make that throw if you know the safety is there.

 

[Reacher]

I'm trying to figure out what caused Romo's 3 picks.The first one, the pick six, I could not tell which receiver he was throwing to. There was a cross happening, with the underneath guy running a slant and the deep guy running an out. The slant was open and the throw was on line with the receiver. Was it an overthrow? Or was Romo trying to hit the deep out? That receiver had some separation. But with the defender trailing the underneath route, the throw to the out pattern would have require huge amounts of touch. Romo did try to fit one in later to Crayton on an out. I really wonder if this is the deep out was the throw he was trying to make, and underthrew it.The second pick was the Witten heel bounce. He just threw that behind. Bad throw.The last one is puzzling. I wonder if he never saw the deep safety. Hurd definitely was past the corner. And without the deep safety, would have been wide open. I can't see how you make that throw if you know the safety is there.

 

[Reacher]

I'm trying to figure out what caused Romo's 3 picks.The first one, the pick six, I could not tell which receiver he was throwing to. There was a cross happening, with the underneath guy running a slant and the deep guy running an out. The slant was open and the throw was on line with the receiver. Was it an overthrow? Or was Romo trying to hit the deep out? That receiver had some separation. But with the defender trailing the underneath route, the throw to the out pattern would have require huge amounts of touch. Romo did try to fit one in later to Crayton on an out. I really wonder if this is the deep out was the throw he was trying to make, and underthrew it.The second pick was the Witten heel bounce. He just threw that behind. Bad throw.The last one is puzzling. I wonder if he never saw the deep safety. Hurd definitely was past the corner. And without the deep safety, would have been wide open. I can't see how you make that throw if you know the safety is there.

He talked about the picks in his press conference.On the first one the Giants audibled right before the snap. He thought they had a good play but when he realized what they were doing he tried to cut off the throw and couldn't. That is why it is hard to tell where he was going. I forget if he said which wr he was going for initially.On the last int he didn't see the deep safety.

 

[simmonjm]

move on and lets believe that they will correct the few issues that surfaced last night.

Can I have a swig of that Kool-Aid? This team can't get in the QB's face and they can't cover anybody. And on top of that, the QB still can't take care of the ball.8-8 is a pipe dream.

Wow talk about an over reaction. The Giants are arguably the best team in a weak NFC and they got whipped by Dallas the more I think about the game the more pissed I get because Dallas should have dominated this game by 10-14 points the fluke interception from foot kick, the bounce off of Manningham in the endzone, the tipped pass caught for a first down late in the game etc. the Giants got lucky and Romo and his entourage (Carp, Flo, and Scandrick) did everything not to win and yet it came down to a last second field goal. Dallas will still win 10 games there is no reason to think that Wade Phillips cant turn the defense around its about the only thing you can depend on Wade for. To be quite frank I doubt you offer an 8-8 assessment had the Giants missed the last second field goal.

 

[simmonjm]

THE GOOD- After two weeks, the Cowboys lead the entire NFL in rushing with a 184.5 per game average. This, of course, is not counting tonight's Colts @ Dolphins game.

MBIII is 7th in the league in rushing with 32 carries for 203 yards for a whopping 6.3 ypc average. His complement, Felix Jones, ranks 17th in the league with 13 carries for 118 yards for a whopping whopping 9.1 ypc average.

THE BAD- The Dallas defense is ranked 30th in the league, giving up an average of 438.5 yards per game. The passing defense also ranks 30th as the Bucs and Giants have averaged 303 yards against it. Zero sacks and zero forced turnovers through two weeks also indicate that something just ain't right on that side of the ball.

THE UGLY- Romo, as everyone knows by now, has a habit of throwing footballs to guys without stars on their helmet. Since taking over as the Dallas Cowboys starting quarterback early in the 2006 season, he had thrown 46 picks in 40 games. Make that 49.

 

[Mustang Man]

OK, everyone calm down. Yes I am just getting over this loss 24 hours later. It is not all bad and anyone who watched the game knows Dallas was the better team. Turn overs was the killer and not even forced turnovers at that just Dallas being careless. First turnover was a great audible by Antonio Pierce, all credit to the G-Men for that. Next turnover on the following KO by Felix Jones was horrid. Felix almost jogging to the 20 yard line then barley gets his arm hit and coughs the ball up. Third turnover while a bad throw by Romo the ball bouncing off of Wittens hand then to his back heel while running right to a Giant defender is just total luck for the G-Men. Then the last TO and the game changer as I really feel Dallas was getting ready to break this game wide open, up by 4 and around mid field. Romo just throws a freaken hail mary to Ogletree I believe, right to the deep safety that Romo later says he never saw. Reminded me of the Raven game last year. Romo threw the same kind of ball and got it intercepted. Dallas still has not solved the finishing games problem. It really seems they do not believe in each other at the end of games. Not sure what has to be done to get over this but if they ever do they will be a force.

Also I have been a Romo supporter for a long time but this is just not going to get it done I mean he can't be benched we have to live with him but we really need to be more conservative in big games I mean come on this team should be a running team and if they stuck to that mind set last night plain and simple, easy win. Romo just does not get it, stop forcing the freaken ball dude. Throe the damn ball away and if need be punt the stupid ### ball away idiot.

Let's move on to next week cause we need that game and should be able to win it. I will be there in the front row in the endzone screaming my head off. You want to jump off the bandwgon go ahead pssyboys. 1 loss and the crying is already starting from some. This team is an improvement already from last year.

 

[Statcruncher]

This team is an improvement already from last year.

Last year after 2 games Dallas was 2-0 with a road win in Philly under their belt. The Dallas D already had 5 sacks, a fumble recovery, and a return TD. Just sayin'.

 

[Mustang Man]

This team is an improvement already from last year.

Last year after 2 games Dallas was 2-0 with a road win in Philly under their belt. The Dallas D already had 5 sacks, a fumble recovery, and a return TD. Just sayin'.

The first two games of the season means very little. Take it from a guy that follows this team pretty close they are better. Also it was a home win vs Philly guy. Remember Dallas got beat down in week 17 at Philly just saying

 

[Statcruncher]

This team is an improvement already from last year.

Last year after 2 games Dallas was 2-0 with a road win in Philly under their belt. The Dallas D already had 5 sacks, a fumble recovery, and a return TD. Just sayin'.

The first two games of the season means very little. Take it from a guy that follows this team pretty close they are better. Also it was a home win vs Philly guy. Remember Dallas got beat down in week 17 at Philly just saying

You are 100% correct, it was a home win in week 2 and I thank you for pointing it out. As a Bears fan living in Dallas listening to the Ticket I can't help but hear the gambit of Cowboy fans. Like any other team it's comical; they range from rabidly defensive to near suicidal depending upon a win or loss. I personally have the Cowboys making the playoffs so I don't think there is anything seriously wrong in Big D. However the statement that after 2 games they are improved from last year seem very homer-ish. I was merely pointing that out.

 

[Mustang Man]

This team is an improvement already from last year.

Last year after 2 games Dallas was 2-0 with a road win in Philly under their belt. The Dallas D already had 5 sacks, a fumble recovery, and a return TD. Just sayin'.

The first two games of the season means very little. Take it from a guy that follows this team pretty close they are better. Also it was a home win vs Philly guy. Remember Dallas got beat down in week 17 at Philly just saying

You are 100% correct, it was a home win in week 2 and I thank you for pointing it out. As a Bears fan living in Dallas listening to the Ticket I can't help but hear the gambit of Cowboy fans. Like any other team it's comical; they range from rabidly defensive to near suicidal depending upon a win or loss. I personally have the Cowboys making the playoffs so I don't think there is anything seriously wrong in Big D. However the statement that after 2 games they are improved from last year seem very homer-ish. I was merely pointing that out.

Here is the reasons I have for them being better.1. No circus (media nonsense with TO-Pacman etc) That is a big deal2. Felix Jones M.Bennett T.Choice all with a year of experience3. Team chemistry is much better no finger pointing. They will be better let's see if it translates to wins. Cause even in this loss they outplayed the G-Men so it does not always translate. We will see.

 

[Urinal Mint]

Wow talk about an over reaction. The Giants are arguably the best team in a weak NFC and they got whipped by Dallas the more I think about the game the more pissed I get because Dallas should have dominated this game by 10-14 points the fluke interception from foot kick, the bounce off of Manningham in the endzone, the tipped pass caught for a first down late in the game etc. the Giants got lucky and Romo and his entourage (Carp, Flo, and Scandrick) did everything not to win and yet it came down to a last second field goal. Dallas will still win 10 games there is no reason to think that Wade Phillips cant turn the defense around its about the only thing you can depend on Wade for. To be quite frank I doubt you offer an 8-8 assessment had the Giants missed the last second field goal.

Converting 4 turnovers into 24 points isn't luck. Could Dallas do the same? Could Dallas even create 4 turnovers in a game?

 

[switz]

Wow talk about an over reaction. The Giants are arguably the best team in a weak NFC and they got whipped by Dallas the more I think about the game the more pissed I get because Dallas should have dominated this game by 10-14 points the fluke interception from foot kick, the bounce off of Manningham in the endzone, the tipped pass caught for a first down late in the game etc. the Giants got lucky and Romo and his entourage (Carp, Flo, and Scandrick) did everything not to win and yet it came down to a last second field goal. Dallas will still win 10 games there is no reason to think that Wade Phillips cant turn the defense around its about the only thing you can depend on Wade for. To be quite frank I doubt you offer an 8-8 assessment had the Giants missed the last second field goal.

Converting 4 turnovers into 24 points isn't luck. Could Dallas do the same? Could Dallas even create 4 turnovers in a game?

Not sure the Giants "created" 4 turnovers, I think Romo just gave them some.

 

[Urinal Mint]

Wow talk about an over reaction. The Giants are arguably the best team in a weak NFC and they got whipped by Dallas the more I think about the game the more pissed I get because Dallas should have dominated this game by 10-14 points the fluke interception from foot kick, the bounce off of Manningham in the endzone, the tipped pass caught for a first down late in the game etc. the Giants got lucky and Romo and his entourage (Carp, Flo, and Scandrick) did everything not to win and yet it came down to a last second field goal. Dallas will still win 10 games there is no reason to think that Wade Phillips cant turn the defense around its about the only thing you can depend on Wade for. To be quite frank I doubt you offer an 8-8 assessment had the Giants missed the last second field goal.

Converting 4 turnovers into 24 points isn't luck. Could Dallas do the same? Could Dallas even create 4 turnovers in a game?

Not sure the Giants "created" 4 turnovers, I think Romo just gave them some.

They definitely created 2 with scheme. Dallas hasn't done that.

 

[Maroney=Sped]

OK, everyone calm down. Yes I am just getting over this loss 24 hours later. It is not all bad and anyone who watched the game knows Dallas was the better team. Turn overs was the killer and not even forced turnovers at that just Dallas being careless. First turnover was a great audible by Antonio Pierce, all credit to the G-Men for that. Next turnover on the following KO by Felix Jones was horrid. Felix almost jogging to the 20 yard line then barley gets his arm hit and coughs the ball up. Third turnover while a bad throw by Romo the ball bouncing off of Wittens hand then to his back heel while running right to a Giant defender is just total luck for the G-Men. Then the last TO and the game changer as I really feel Dallas was getting ready to break this game wide open, up by 4 and around mid field. Romo just throws a freaken hail mary to Ogletree I believe, right to the deep safety that Romo later says he never saw. Reminded me of the Raven game last year. Romo threw the same kind of ball and got it intercepted. Dallas still has not solved the finishing games problem. It really seems they do not believe in each other at the end of games. Not sure what has to be done to get over this but if they ever do they will be a force. Also I have been a Romo supporter for a long time but this is just not going to get it done I mean he can't be benched we have to live with him but we really need to be more conservative in big games I mean come on this team should be a running team and if they stuck to that mind set last night plain and simple, easy win. Romo just does not get it, stop forcing the freaken ball dude. Throe the damn ball away and if need be punt the stupid ### ball away idiot.Let's move on to next week cause we need that game and should be able to win it. I will be there in the front row in the endzone screaming my head off. You want to jump off the bandwgon go ahead pssyboys. 1 loss and the crying is already starting from some. This team is an improvement already from last year.

So if you take away the giveaways, then Dallas won that game?

 

[Andy Herron]

Signing RB Washington Unrelated To Barber

Posted by nickeatman at 9/22/2009 4:09 PM CDT on truebluefanclub.com

With your starting running back banged up with the chance to miss the next game, it seems more than a coincidence the Cowboys signed a running back to the practice squad on Tuesday.

But actually, Chauncey Washington has been on the team’s radar for a few weeks now, after he was released by the Jaguars. In fact, the Cowboys put a claim in for Washington to put him on the 53-man roster back on Sept. 5. However, they had a higher priority to get safety Marvin White, who was added to the roster.

While Washington, who is a legit 4.3 runner with good experience on special teams, might eventually land on the Cowboys’ 53, it doesn’t appear that is the plan for this week. If Barber can’t go against the Panthers, look for the Cowboys to play with just two tailbacks.

The extra game-day player could be outside linebacker Curtis Johnson, another special teams guy who could also provide a spark in the pass rush.

Still, Washington was brought here because special teams coach Joe DeCamillis has had him in Jacksonville and trusts that he can play. So it probably won’t be long before the Cowboys find out about him. Just maybe not this week.

 

[Bankerguy]

I'm still fuming-I can't lie.

Here is Bob Sturm entry for this week:

http://insidecorner.dmagazine.com/2009/09/...k-2/#more-16669

 

[money.never.sleeps]

Wow talk about an over reaction. The Giants are arguably the best team in a weak NFC and they got whipped by Dallas the more I think about the game the more pissed I get because Dallas should have dominated this game by 10-14 points the fluke interception from foot kick, the bounce off of Manningham in the endzone, the tipped pass caught for a first down late in the game etc. the Giants got lucky and Romo and his entourage (Carp, Flo, and Scandrick) did everything not to win and yet it came down to a last second field goal. Dallas will still win 10 games there is no reason to think that Wade Phillips cant turn the defense around its about the only thing you can depend on Wade for. To be quite frank I doubt you offer an 8-8 assessment had the Giants missed the last second field goal.

Converting 4 turnovers into 24 points isn't luck. Could Dallas do the same? Could Dallas even create 4 turnovers in a game?

Not sure the Giants "created" 4 turnovers, I think Romo just gave them some.

They definitely created 2 with scheme. Dallas hasn't done that.

Not so sure Phillips center field INT was because of scheme or created more than Romo not seeing him. But I would def. credit them with Pierce D audible that led to Romo getting picked for 6. Guess we're also getting a bit technical and guessing as to if Romo actually saw Phillips playing deep centerfield.

 

[Andy Herron]

Oh, whoa is me, and people wonder why Cowboys fans are hated so much. We lose a game and the end of the world is near. If anybody has ever played this game at any organizational level you know that you pick your ### up and get ready to play the next game. That's right, there's a game to be played next week. And the week after that, and the week after that. You don't sulk and feel sorry for yourself or make any indication as to who's fault it is. It's over. You move on. You suck it up and get prepared to line up with your next opponent. If you're going to mope, you turn in your jersey and pads to the equipment room and make your exit.

Yes, we would have liked to win that game, and should have won that game. It's over. We lost. Reasons for the loss will be addressed in the film room and on the practice field. That's how you fix it. You work on your shortcomings and mistakes in preparation for the next game. That's what everybody does at any level, and you can bet your bottom dollar that that's what the Cowboys will do.

Enough of the big stage. The opening of Jerry World is over. It was an embarrassment. Ever been embarrassed? Ever wanted retribution? If you have a gut you have. So we're 1-1, big deal. So are the Patriots, Steelers, Packers, Eagles, and Chargers. And let's get off of Tony Romo's butt. He's only helped quarterback this team to the 3rd most points scored in the league thus far(65), behind only the Saints(93) and the Ravens(69). The Steelers have put up a whopping 27. The Patriots? 34. Yeah. The Chargers? 50. Ya, Romo had a big stinker, but I've never had a greater sense that this one will finally sink in. The guy can play, let's not forget that. His career QB rating of 94.2 is only bettered by Peyton Manning and Tom Brady among active QBs. So who is it exactly that anybody wishes to replace him with anyway?

I've said since the offseason that this team will have no trouble putting points on the board. That it is the defense we need to focus on. I pointed out opening day morning in this very thread that this unit is looking at 5-6 new players and it will take some time for them to gel. No sacks and no forced turnovers are killing us. Yes, Wade is a sorry head coach. That much is clear. But until Mike Holmgren is introduced as the next head coach, I still have faith in Wade getting this defense to perform to the level that they are capable of.

Today may have been the first day of fall, but that doesn't mean that the potential of this Cowboys season will fall as well. Nature is an amazing thing, just as the NFL season is in it's entirety. Leaves change and turn different colors, as does the integrity of different teams. Let's give this team and in particular the defense a little time before we decide to rake them up and bag them.

Parcells always said that nobody knows anything until after Thanksgiving, and he's right. There are 14 teams currently sitting at 1-1. Let's allow them a little more time for them to show their true colors.

 

[Mustang Man]

OK, everyone calm down. Yes I am just getting over this loss 24 hours later. It is not all bad and anyone who watched the game knows Dallas was the better team. Turn overs was the killer and not even forced turnovers at that just Dallas being careless. First turnover was a great audible by Antonio Pierce, all credit to the G-Men for that. Next turnover on the following KO by Felix Jones was horrid. Felix almost jogging to the 20 yard line then barley gets his arm hit and coughs the ball up. Third turnover while a bad throw by Romo the ball bouncing off of Wittens hand then to his back heel while running right to a Giant defender is just total luck for the G-Men. Then the last TO and the game changer as I really feel Dallas was getting ready to break this game wide open, up by 4 and around mid field. Romo just throws a freaken hail mary to Ogletree I believe, right to the deep safety that Romo later says he never saw. Reminded me of the Raven game last year. Romo threw the same kind of ball and got it intercepted. Dallas still has not solved the finishing games problem. It really seems they do not believe in each other at the end of games. Not sure what has to be done to get over this but if they ever do they will be a force. Also I have been a Romo supporter for a long time but this is just not going to get it done I mean he can't be benched we have to live with him but we really need to be more conservative in big games I mean come on this team should be a running team and if they stuck to that mind set last night plain and simple, easy win. Romo just does not get it, stop forcing the freaken ball dude. Throe the damn ball away and if need be punt the stupid ### ball away idiot.Let's move on to next week cause we need that game and should be able to win it. I will be there in the front row in the endzone screaming my head off. You want to jump off the bandwgon go ahead pssyboys. 1 loss and the crying is already starting from some. This team is an improvement already from last year.

So if you take away the giveaways, then Dallas won that game?

No take away 1 of them turn overs and Dallas won the game

 

[Mustang Man]

OK, everyone calm down. Yes I am just getting over this loss 24 hours later. It is not all bad and anyone who watched the game knows Dallas was the better team. Turn overs was the killer and not even forced turnovers at that just Dallas being careless. First turnover was a great audible by Antonio Pierce, all credit to the G-Men for that. Next turnover on the following KO by Felix Jones was horrid. Felix almost jogging to the 20 yard line then barley gets his arm hit and coughs the ball up. Third turnover while a bad throw by Romo the ball bouncing off of Wittens hand then to his back heel while running right to a Giant defender is just total luck for the G-Men. Then the last TO and the game changer as I really feel Dallas was getting ready to break this game wide open, up by 4 and around mid field. Romo just throws a freaken hail mary to Ogletree I believe, right to the deep safety that Romo later says he never saw. Reminded me of the Raven game last year. Romo threw the same kind of ball and got it intercepted. Dallas still has not solved the finishing games problem. It really seems they do not believe in each other at the end of games. Not sure what has to be done to get over this but if they ever do they will be a force. Also I have been a Romo supporter for a long time but this is just not going to get it done I mean he can't be benched we have to live with him but we really need to be more conservative in big games I mean come on this team should be a running team and if they stuck to that mind set last night plain and simple, easy win. Romo just does not get it, stop forcing the freaken ball dude. Throe the damn ball away and if need be punt the stupid ### ball away idiot.Let's move on to next week cause we need that game and should be able to win it. I will be there in the front row in the endzone screaming my head off. You want to jump off the bandwgon go ahead pssyboys. 1 loss and the crying is already starting from some. This team is an improvement already from last year.

So if you take away the giveaways, then Dallas won that game?

No take away 1 of them turn overs and Dallas won the game

Really though it does not matter, all I am trying to say is Dallas is fine and it is only one loss. They got to stop beating themselves cause as anyone can see after that game the Giants are no better then Dallas.

 

[Reacher]

I just got through watching the Patriot Jets game. Short version. And I have to say it is a good thing that Bill and Tom don't play for Dallas or they would have gotten run out of town. 11 penalties for 89 yards. At least 3 of the penalties were of the delay of game variety. Their special teams sucked. Tom was making errant throws. He only had 1 int but he could have easily had 3 if the balls had bounced the right way. Their defense couldnt even get to the rookie. 2 sacks and 1 int is all they could muster against the rook. Someone might even go so far as to say that they had an undisciplined or unprepared team. Imagine losing to the rookie led Jets in a division game.

Oh and btw was that the Superbowl champion Steelers with their vaunted defense getting beat by Jay Cutler (the guy who threw all of the ints against Greenbay at home last week) and the rookie WR Knox? In a game where Forte could only muster 29 rushing yards? I guess a QB can have a bad game and still play well later.

And if you think it is too hard being a Cowboys fan you should try switching to the Raiders. I know that I couldn't do it. I tried watching their win against the lowly Chiefs in the shorcut version of all things and it was like pulling teeth. I was actually remembering our losing game with fond memories. And yet I always hear the Raider Nation calling in furiously defending their team on nfl radio. Much respect to them. To those of you talking about jumping off of sky scrapers over our loss this week. Cool off or jump already. I am tired of hearing you complain.

 

[Andy Herron]

I just got through watching the Patriot Jets game. Short version. And I have to say it is a good thing that Bill and Tom don't play for Dallas or they would have gotten run out of town. 11 penalties for 89 yards. At least 3 of the penalties were of the delay of game variety. Their special teams sucked. Tom was making errant throws. He only had 1 int but he could have easily had 3 if the balls had bounced the right way. Their defense couldnt even get to the rookie. 2 sacks and 1 int is all they could muster against the rook. Someone might even go so far as to say that they had an undisciplined or unprepared team. Imagine losing to the rookie led Jets in a division game.Oh and btw was that the Superbowl champion Steelers with their vaunted defense getting beat by Jay Cutler (the guy who threw all of the ints against Greenbay at home last week) and the rookie WR Knox? In a game where Forte could only muster 29 rushing yards? I guess a QB can have a bad game and still play well later. And if you think it is too hard being a Cowboys fan you should try switching to the Raiders. I know that I couldn't do it. I tried watching their win against the lowly Chiefs in the shorcut version of all things and it was like pulling teeth. I was actually remembering our losing game with fond memories. And yet I always hear the Raider Nation calling in furiously defending their team on nfl radio. Much respect to them. To those of you talking about jumping off of sky scrapers over our loss this week. Cool off or jump already. I am tired of hearing you complain.

 

[Bankerguy]

Oh, whoa is me, and people wonder why Cowboys fans are hated so much. We lose a game and the end of the world is near. If anybody has ever played this game at any organizational level you know that you pick your ### up and get ready to play the next game. That's right, there's a game to be played next week. And the week after that, and the week after that. You don't sulk and feel sorry for yourself or make any indication as to who's fault it is. It's over. You move on. You suck it up and get prepared to line up with your next opponent. If you're going to mope, you turn in your jersey and pads to the equipment room and make your exit.Yes, we would have liked to win that game, and should have won that game. It's over. We lost. Reasons for the loss will be addressed in the film room and on the practice field. That's how you fix it. You work on your shortcomings and mistakes in preparation for the next game. That's what everybody does at any level, and you can bet your bottom dollar that that's what the Cowboys will do.Enough of the big stage. The opening of Jerry World is over. It was an embarrassment. Ever been embarrassed? Ever wanted retribution? If you have a gut you have. So we're 1-1, big deal. So are the Patriots, Steelers, Packers, Eagles, and Chargers. And let's get off of Tony Romo's butt. He's only helped quarterback this team to the 3rd most points scored in the league thus far(65), behind only the Saints(93) and the Ravens(69). The Steelers have put up a whopping 27. The Patriots? 34. Yeah. The Chargers? 50. Ya, Romo had a big stinker, but I've never had a greater sense that this one will finally sink in. The guy can play, let's not forget that. His career QB rating of 94.2 is only bettered by Peyton Manning and Tom Brady among active QBs. So who is it exactly that anybody wishes to replace him with anyway?I've said since the offseason that this team will have no trouble putting points on the board. That it is the defense we need to focus on. I pointed out opening day morning in this very thread that this unit is looking at 5-6 new players and it will take some time for them to gel. No sacks and no forced turnovers are killing us. Yes, Wade is a sorry head coach. That much is clear. But until Mike Holmgren is introduced as the next head coach, I still have faith in Wade getting this defense to perform to the level that they are capable of.Today may have been the first day of fall, but that doesn't mean that the potential of this Cowboys season will fall as well. Nature is an amazing thing, just as the NFL season is in it's entirety. Leaves change and turn different colors, as does the integrity of different teams. Let's give this team and in particular the defense a little time before we decide to rake them up and bag them.Parcells always said that nobody knows anything until after Thanksgiving, and he's right. There are 14 teams currently sitting at 1-1. Let's allow them a little more time for them to show their true colors.

Andy, you are entitled your opinion but please don't condemn me for not being positive about the club. You get to have your opinion as do those of us fans who have brought up major concerns/trends with this club. You don't think other teams fans do the same thing? Come on! I also take offense to the assertion that this is some how is damaging the Cowboy's fan "brand"-please spare me the melodrama.As of this moment here are the negatives (Yes, there ARE good things too-but that's not what my reply is about).-I see very little evidence of Romo stepping up from very good level of QB'ing to a Chamionship QB.-I see a team that is not able to generate any pass rush even when it brings 5, 6, or even 7 on blitzes.-I see a team that can't play zone or man to man coverage.-I see a team with poor tackling fundamentals.-I see a coaching staff who are willing to continue to make the same errors over and over (Garrett-play calling and not playing to our team strengths).-I see a lame duck coach who is a defensive specialist with the 30th D in the league.-I see a GM/Owner who is a part of the overall problem.As for them being embarassed, how many times has this happened in the past?-Seatttle fumble game-Losing to the Rams last year-The Ravens debacle to close Texas Stadium-The utter beating we took with everything on the line in Philly. I like it was 44-6...say it a couple of times out loud.However, because of this last game embarassment-that was what we needed??? Aren't we kidding ourselves a little? Please don't confuse my anger, frustration etc for lack of support for the Cowboys. I'll cheer them whether they are 0-16 or Superbowl champs. However, I will continue to call em like I see em.So, we should all trust you that "Everything's OK" and the rest of us are all crazy?Um yeah....my right brain is really strugling with that one.

 

[dhockster]

Something that has really really impressed me about this loss is that none of the players are throwing their teammates or coaches under the bus. This team has some character. They will build from this.

While it was fun watching TO catch TD passes, isn't it nice not have to listen to him after a game?

 

[Reacher]

Please don't confuse my anger, frustration etc for lack of support for the Cowboys. I'll cheer them whether they are 0-16 or Superbowl champs. However, I will continue to call em like I see em.

I can't speak for Andy butI like to call em like I see em too. When a fan is being fair weather I will call it. My post wasn't really directed at you but I will say that calling Romo "Danny White" could be perceived as a little premature and calling all of the coaches outside of the special teams coach "terrible" could be seen as exagerating.Also comparing a game this year to games that occurred in previous years is kind of silly. No team is the same every year. If it were otherwise we would have the same playoff and Superbowl teams every year.This team looks like it has more character and accountability than previous years so I expect them to learn from their mistakes and improve.It also annoys me when the media and fans point to Dallas's lack of playoff success for the last 10 years as a mark against this year's team, coaches and QB. Romo has only appeared in 2 of those games and our coaches have only appeared in 1 and we were not blown out in either of them.

 

[Maroney=Sped]

Something that has really really impressed me about this loss is that none of the players are throwing their teammates or coaches under the bus. This team has some character. They will build from this.

While it was fun watching TO catch TD passes, isn't it nice not have to listen to him after a game?

:singingkumbaya:/Eagles and Cowboys fans

 

[netnalp]

Flo finned $12,500 for trip on Tuck.

http://www.nbcdfw.com/blogs/blue-star/Floz...k-60740862.html

Adams was slapped with a $12,500 fine by the league today for tripping New York's Justin Tuck in the first quarter of Sunday night's loss to the Giants. The fine seemed inevitable, given that it was (a) really obvious, and (b) resulted in Tuck missing the rest of the game, and possibly the Giants' week three game against Tampa Bay.

Last week, Adams was fined a cool $5,000 for unneccesary roughness, when, on an end-around, he "unnecessarily struck his opponent in the head area."

Safety Gerald Sensabaugh was also fined $5,000, the result of Dallas' favorite personal foul, the horse-collar.

That Adams is batting 1.000 with respect to being fined isn't all that surprising. Adams is the most penalized active lineman in the league, committing infractions with such regularity, it's a wonder he wasn't drafted by the Oakland Raiders.

 

[Mustang Man]

Flo finned $12,500 for trip on Tuck.

http://www.nbcdfw.com/blogs/blue-star/Floz...k-60740862.html

Adams was slapped with a $12,500 fine by the league today for tripping New York's Justin Tuck in the first quarter of Sunday night's loss to the Giants. The fine seemed inevitable, given that it was (a) really obvious, and (b) resulted in Tuck missing the rest of the game, and possibly the Giants' week three game against Tampa Bay.

Last week, Adams was fined a cool $5,000 for unneccesary roughness, when, on an end-around, he "unnecessarily struck his opponent in the head area."

Safety Gerald Sensabaugh was also fined $5,000, the result of Dallas' favorite personal foul, the horse-collar.

That Adams is batting 1.000 with respect to being fined isn't all that surprising. Adams is the most penalized active lineman in the league, committing infractions with such regularity, it's a wonder he wasn't drafted by the Oakland Raiders.

Flo getting a fined is BS there are linemen tripping guys after getting beat all the time it is just that Tuck is crying like a little baby to the media about it that it is a big news story. Little punk Tuck is just crying cause that d-line got their ### handed to them. Stay up Tuck

 

[Mustang Man]

Something that has really really impressed me about this loss is that none of the players are throwing their teammates or coaches under the bus. This team has some character. They will build from this.

While it was fun watching TO catch TD passes, isn't it nice not have to listen to him after a game?

:singingkumbaya:/Eagles and Cowboys fans

You wont see this ever again

 

[California]

Buddy of mine told me that Dallas has 0 sacks, 0 ints, 0 fumble recoveries so far this year. I couldn't believe this so I had to look it up and check for myself.

 

[culdeus]

Flo finned $12,500 for trip on Tuck.

http://www.nbcdfw.com/blogs/blue-star/Floz...k-60740862.html

Adams was slapped with a $12,500 fine by the league today for tripping New York's Justin Tuck in the first quarter of Sunday night's loss to the Giants. The fine seemed inevitable, given that it was (a) really obvious, and (b) resulted in Tuck missing the rest of the game, and possibly the Giants' week three game against Tampa Bay.

Last week, Adams was fined a cool $5,000 for unneccesary roughness, when, on an end-around, he "unnecessarily struck his opponent in the head area."

Safety Gerald Sensabaugh was also fined $5,000, the result of Dallas' favorite personal foul, the horse-collar.

That Adams is batting 1.000 with respect to being fined isn't all that surprising. Adams is the most penalized active lineman in the league, committing infractions with such regularity, it's a wonder he wasn't drafted by the Oakland Raiders.

Flo getting a fined is BS there are linemen tripping guys after getting beat all the time it is just that Tuck is crying like a little baby to the media about it that it is a big news story. Little punk Tuck is just crying cause that d-line got their ### handed to them. Stay up Tuck

Frontrunner for blind homer of the year right here.

 

[Mustang Man]

Flo finned $12,500 for trip on Tuck.

http://www.nbcdfw.com/blogs/blue-star/Floz...k-60740862.html

Adams was slapped with a $12,500 fine by the league today for tripping New York's Justin Tuck in the first quarter of Sunday night's loss to the Giants. The fine seemed inevitable, given that it was (a) really obvious, and (b) resulted in Tuck missing the rest of the game, and possibly the Giants' week three game against Tampa Bay.

Last week, Adams was fined a cool $5,000 for unneccesary roughness, when, on an end-around, he "unnecessarily struck his opponent in the head area."

Safety Gerald Sensabaugh was also fined $5,000, the result of Dallas' favorite personal foul, the horse-collar.

That Adams is batting 1.000 with respect to being fined isn't all that surprising. Adams is the most penalized active lineman in the league, committing infractions with such regularity, it's a wonder he wasn't drafted by the Oakland Raiders.

Flo getting a fined is BS there are linemen tripping guys after getting beat all the time it is just that Tuck is crying like a little baby to the media about it that it is a big news story. Little punk Tuck is just crying cause that d-line got their ### handed to them. Stay up Tuck

Frontrunner for blind homer of the year right here.

That is fine I will be blind but is every tripping penalty fined this much? If so I stand corrected. Cause I see tripping every week.

 

[landrys hat]

I will say that calling Romo "Danny White" could be perceived as a little premature

Yeah, Romo still has a ways to go before he's as good as White. At least White won some playoff games.

 

[Mustang Man]

I will say that calling Romo "Danny White" could be perceived as a little premature

Yeah, Romo still has a ways to go before he's as good as White. At least White won some playoff games.

This is true.