Official Dallas Cowboys In Season Thread (1 Viewer)

[culdeus]

Huge game this is, believe it.

Thanks yoda. In the meantime I'll choose to worry about games that actually should be close, not the ones that if they happen to be close it signals a larger problem.

 

[simmonjm]

That statement makes no sense. "This game means absolutely nothing unless it's lost" SO it is a must win right? Have you not seem the schedule after the cup cake game on Thanksgiving. It is tough and to go 3-2 in them games would be tough. This is a big game, division game, there is a very good possibility that division record will play a huge part in who wins this division. If Dallas does not get up for this game and win it well the playoffs are not looking good my friend.Huge game this is, believe it.

Are we really going to do this again? This is not a must win. I have a strong feeling that 9-7 or even 8-8 might even good enough for the playoffs this year. Keep in mind that alot of posters were saying Denver was a must win game and we see how that turned out. 10-6 probably wins the NFC East this year.

 

[Chaos Commish]

Huge game this is, believe it.

Thanks yoda. In the meantime I'll choose to worry about games that actually should be close, not the ones that if they happen to be close it signals a larger problem.

Washington is coming off a win against the Broncos and hasn't been blown out all year. The only team that dominated them was Philly and they held the Eagles scoreless in the second half, losing by 10 after Desean went goofy in the first half where Campbell also had a pick 6. My point is a tight game should be expected and doesn't signal anything. No one is blowing out the Skins so why should Dallas have to or signal larger problems. Meh. This will be a difficult game and it's the type where a win is a win however they get it. The Packers just put up a textbook defensive game plan the Skins have the talent to emulate. I worry about Dallas' inability to run the ball and expect them to to try to overcome it this week. It will be a very physical game if they do. I don't have a definition for a must win, but I will agree the window for "good losses" closed in Lambeau last weekend. Winning these next two and establishing a little mo going into the home stretch where there are no gimmes seems like a must. Losing at home to Washington sounds like a great way to start wasting another promising season. It's a must win in my book.

 

[Mustang Man]

Huge game this is, believe it.

Thanks yoda. In the meantime I'll choose to worry about games that actually should be close, not the ones that if they happen to be close it signals a larger problem.

useless to go on with this.

 

[Mustang Man]

That statement makes no sense. "This game means absolutely nothing unless it's lost" SO it is a must win right? Have you not seem the schedule after the cup cake game on Thanksgiving. It is tough and to go 3-2 in them games would be tough. This is a big game, division game, there is a very good possibility that division record will play a huge part in who wins this division. If Dallas does not get up for this game and win it well the playoffs are not looking good my friend.Huge game this is, believe it.

Are we really going to do this again? This is not a must win. I have a strong feeling that 9-7 or even 8-8 might even good enough for the playoffs this year. Keep in mind that alot of posters were saying Denver was a must win game and we see how that turned out. 10-6 probably wins the NFC East this year.

WOW

 

[simmonjm]

That statement makes no sense. "This game means absolutely nothing unless it's lost" SO it is a must win right? Have you not seem the schedule after the cup cake game on Thanksgiving. It is tough and to go 3-2 in them games would be tough. This is a big game, division game, there is a very good possibility that division record will play a huge part in who wins this division. If Dallas does not get up for this game and win it well the playoffs are not looking good my friend.Huge game this is, believe it.

Are we really going to do this again? This is not a must win. I have a strong feeling that 9-7 or even 8-8 might even good enough for the playoffs this year. Keep in mind that alot of posters were saying Denver was a must win game and we see how that turned out. 10-6 probably wins the NFC East this year.

WOW

Who exactly is contending for the wildcard...........Lets see, GB, Eagles, Falcons, Giants, 49ers, Pathers.Out of those teams who is going to get to 10 wins? I dont see it. Please enlighten me. Im pretty sure barring a catastrophic meltdown or Romo injury Dallas will make the playoffs.

 

[Andy Herron]

While it's tough losing Columbo for an extended period of time, I have to admit I'm a little excited and anxious to see Doug Free get this opportunity.After some consideration given to possibly reshuffling the line, they're going to go ahead and start him at right tackle. Thinking longterm, if Free can come in and establish himself as a viable tackle he should be in position to challenge Flozell for the left tackle spot next offseason. Yes, Robert Brewster will have returned from injury by then, but with essentially no work to speak of this entire year I don't see him being ready to challenge for a spot just yet. In any case, we've seen a great deal of youth movement throughout the roster and it's high time it begins to make it's way to the offensive line. I say it starts right now with Doug Free.

Yeah, I could see Free and our first round pick this coming year fighting for the LT spot. I'll be shocked if we don't target a LT in the first round. Also, isn't Brewster more of a Guard prospect?

The scouting reports had Brewster as a Guard, but if I recall correctly in training camp he was able to play both positions.

In drafting Brewster, the Cowboys viewed him as a swing tackle with the versatility to play guard. Brewster was a 4-year starter at ROT for Ball State, but did play some RG during his freshman year. He's listed as an OT on the Cowboys roster.

 

[TxBuckeye]

Who exactly is contending for the wildcard...........Lets see, GB, Eagles, Falcons, Giants, 49ers, Pathers.Out of those teams who is going to get to 10 wins? I dont see it. Please enlighten me. Im pretty sure barring a catastrophic meltdown or Romo injury Dallas will make the playoffs.

Maybe they are making the point that just making the playoffs doesn't mean much. Getting there with a shot at actually winning is a bit more important?

 

[Bankerguy]

Who exactly is contending for the wildcard...........Lets see, GB, Eagles, Falcons, Giants, 49ers, Pathers.Out of those teams who is going to get to 10 wins? I dont see it. Please enlighten me. Im pretty sure barring a catastrophic meltdown or Romo injury Dallas will make the playoffs.

Maybe they are making the point that just making the playoffs doesn't mean much. Getting there with a shot at actually winning is a bit more important?

Post more please!

 

[Bankerguy]

Haynesworth unlikely to play-per SportsCenter.

 

[fatness]

Haynesworth unlikely to play-per SportsCenter.

WHAT???

 

[Bankerguy]

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Conflicting reports on Albert Haynesworth

Posted by Michael David Smith on November 20, 2009 2:16 PM ET

Washington Redskins defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth is struggling with an ankle injury, and there are conflicting reports about whether he's healthy enough to play on Sunday against the Dallas Cowboys.

Scott Noll of ESPNDallas.com, citing comments that Redskins secondary coach Jerry Gray made Friday on Michael Irvin's radio show, reports that Haynesworth will play against the Cowboys.

But on the 2 p.m. Eastern broadcast of SportsCenter, ESPN reported that Haynesworth is unlikely to play because of his ankle injury.

Jason Reid of the Washington Post, meanwhile, reports that Redskins coach Jim Zorn said of Haynesworth's status, "I do believe that's going to be a game-time situation."

So despite the two ESPN reports, we don't know whether Haynesworth is playing or not. And we probably won't until Sunday.

 

[simmonjm]

Who exactly is contending for the wildcard...........Lets see, GB, Eagles, Falcons, Giants, 49ers, Pathers.Out of those teams who is going to get to 10 wins? I dont see it. Please enlighten me. Im pretty sure barring a catastrophic meltdown or Romo injury Dallas will make the playoffs.

Maybe they are making the point that just making the playoffs doesn't mean much. Getting there with a shot at actually winning is a bit more important?

Since your new you havent been subjected to multiple posters approaching each game as a must win. It first started when Dallas played Denver, then the following week against KC etc. The routine has grown tiresome. I was making the point that often times we as fans overestimate the record needed to get into the playoffs. If you remember back to last year Giants were 8-1, Skins 6-3, Bucs 6-3, Falcons 6-3, Panthers 7-2, Eagles 5-4, Bears 5-4, Dallas 5-4 and the Eagles ended up making the playoffs with only 9 wins. At no point did I refer to winning or losing a playoff game.

 

[Andy Herron]

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Conflicting reports on Albert Haynesworth

Posted by Michael David Smith on November 20, 2009 2:16 PM ET

Washington Redskins defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth is struggling with an ankle injury, and there are conflicting reports about whether he's healthy enough to play on Sunday against the Dallas Cowboys.

Scott Noll of ESPNDallas.com, citing comments that Redskins secondary coach Jerry Gray made Friday on Michael Irvin's radio show, reports that Haynesworth will play against the Cowboys.

But on the 2 p.m. Eastern broadcast of SportsCenter, ESPN reported that Haynesworth is unlikely to play because of his ankle injury.

Jason Reid of the Washington Post, meanwhile, reports that Redskins coach Jim Zorn said of Haynesworth's status, "I do believe that's going to be a game-time situation."

So despite the two ESPN reports, we don't know whether Haynesworth is playing or not. And we probably won't until Sunday.

I get the sense that he won't be able to play despite an anticipated pre-game warmup effort. He hasn't practiced all week and was still in a walking boot as of Thursday.

 

[Iwannabeacowboybaby!]

The game vs. Washington should be a tough game. It's one of the best rivalries in the game, to underestimate it would be a monumental mistake. The Cowboys need this win, losing back to back games to Green Bay and Washington just before heading into Dec. where they've played poorly in recent years is NOT the direction you want your team heading.

Let's not get too worried about the loss in Green Bay, but good teams bounce back. The Cowboys are the more talented team this weekend but that will only mean so much. They need to come out fired up and play well in all phases of the game.

To that poster who keeps mentioning about records and getting into the playoffs, it's not about that. You need to be playing well. I can accept a loss but the Cowboys just didn't play well last week. It was the first loss I felt like the better team won. Against Denver and the Giants, I thought we outplayed them but lost, that wasn't the case this past weekend.

We need to get back to running the football and use play action. If we can't run the football, we're going nowhere come playoff time anyway.

 

[Maroney=Sped]

Dallas fans should hope that the Cowboys reaction to this performance is similar to the Packers reaction to a bad showing the previous week.

Exactly. I think next week shows us what kind of moxy this team has.

Moxy? They are favored by 13 points.

NFC, DIVISION GAME AT HOME, 1 GAME LEAD IN THE DIVISION= MUST WIN. NOTHING ELSE NEEDS TO BE SAID. This is the kind of game Dallas does not over look. They will be up for this one. Let's see what you got Washington.

A must-win game that Dallas doesn't overlook? You mean like a playoff game?

 

[Mustang Man]

Dallas fans should hope that the Cowboys reaction to this performance is similar to the Packers reaction to a bad showing the previous week.

Exactly. I think next week shows us what kind of moxy this team has.

Moxy? They are favored by 13 points.

NFC, DIVISION GAME AT HOME, 1 GAME LEAD IN THE DIVISION= MUST WIN. NOTHING ELSE NEEDS TO BE SAID. This is the kind of game Dallas does not over look. They will be up for this one. Let's see what you got Washington.

A must-win game that Dallas doesn't overlook? You mean like a playoff game?

But it is not a playoff game, heck it is not even December, so there are no worries I can laugh at myself

 

[BigDave]

The game vs. Washington should be a tough game. It's one of the best rivalries in the game, to underestimate it would be a monumental mistake. The Cowboys need this win, losing back to back games to Green Bay and Washington just before heading into Dec. where they've played poorly in recent years is NOT the direction you want your team heading.Let's not get too worried about the loss in Green Bay, but good teams bounce back. The Cowboys are the more talented team this weekend but that will only mean so much. They need to come out fired up and play well in all phases of the game. To that poster who keeps mentioning about records and getting into the playoffs, it's not about that. You need to be playing well. I can accept a loss but the Cowboys just didn't play well last week. It was the first loss I felt like the better team won. Against Denver and the Giants, I thought we outplayed them but lost, that wasn't the case this past weekend.We need to get back to running the football and use play action. If we can't run the football, we're going nowhere come playoff time anyway.

I agree 100%When did Dallas go from a pass to setup the run team? The run was working fine early until Barber and Jones got nicked up. Did the Redhead forget that Choice filled in well last year? Let's get back to the RUN setting up the pass.

 

[Andy Herron]

I would expect to see Newman shadow Santana Moss today.

 

[Maroney=Sped]

I would expect to see Newman shadow Santana Moss today.

I wish Santana Moss cast a longer shadow. :(

 

[Andy Herron]

Sensabaugh will be helping out Alan Ball with the secondary play calls today.

 

[Routilla]

Is Haynesworth playing for the Skins today?

 

[Andy Herron]

Is Haynesworth playing for the Skins today?

Nope. Haynesworth is out.On the Cowboys side, rookie Mike Hamlin is active.

 

[Mustang Man]

I got a GOOD feeling about the game today. The Star will shine!

 

[Mustang Man]

JasonLaCanfora

Albert Haynesworth inactive for Redskins.

 

[Hastur]

I would expect to see Newman shadow Santana Moss today.

I wish Santana Moss cast a longer shadow.

Too bad it's not a late afternoon game.

 

[Mustang Man]

Doors open, roof closed at Cowboys Stadium.

 

[Routilla]

I got a GOOD feeling about the game today. The Star will shine!

I have a couple of pitchers of Margaritas ready to celebrate your prediction. Make it so.

 

[Andy Herron]

Cowboys' inactives - Ken Hamlin, Allen Rossum, Jason Williams, Montrae Holland, Duke Preston, Marc Colombo and Curtis Johnson.

Johnson is being replaced by Steve Octavien on special teams after three penalties in the last two games.

For the Redskins: cornerback Kevin Barnes, running back Clinton Portis, fullback Eddie Williams, tight end Chris Cooley, linebacker Robert Henson, tackle Mike Williams, defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth, defensive end Renaldo Wynn.

Haynesworth will be replaced by Kedric Golston. Fred Smoot will start at cornerback over Carlos Rogers.

 

[BigDave]

PLEASE establish the run 1st!!!!!

Haynesworth out - RUN RUN RUN

 

[simmonjm]

PLEASE establish the run 1st!!!!! Haynesworth out - RUN RUN RUN

While I agree they should establish the run they should also target Carlos Rogers when he comes into the game as the nickel CB. He has been horrible the past couple of weeks. Look for Austin to have at least one big play TD today.

 

[BigDave]

PLEASE establish the run 1st!!!!! Haynesworth out - RUN RUN RUN

While I agree they should establish the run they should also target Carlos Rogers when he comes into the game as the nickel CB. He has been horrible the past couple of weeks. Look for Austin to have at least one big play TD today.

Yes the need to take advantage of matchups. Remember Wash pass D is pretty good. The run first mentality helps the offense get in a rythmn. When they were healthy the beginning of the year, they ran to setup the pass. It worked! Austin gets hot and they go pass first, run second (injuries may have contributed here)I think they can beat Wash. by 2tds or more if they establish the run first! Let Wash stay around like the last few years and it'll be a FG game.

 

[Andy Herron]

Felix Jones NOT wearing the knee brace today.

Food for thought.

 

[culdeus]

Felix Jones NOT wearing the knee brace today.Food for thought.

Night and day.

 

[cowboysin07]

ugggghhh. I guess a win is a win

 

[Manster]

ugly game. Romo is throwing everything high, and Roy cant catch a cold. our D is pretty solid, but the skins beat themselves today, basically.

a wins a win in the NFL. 7-3 first in the NFC East. lets hope for a good Turkey Day!

 

[Reacher]

The game vs. Washington should be a tough game. It's one of the best rivalries in the game, to underestimate it would be a monumental mistake. The Cowboys need this win, losing back to back games to Green Bay and Washington just before heading into Dec. where they've played poorly in recent years is NOT the direction you want your team heading.Let's not get too worried about the loss in Green Bay, but good teams bounce back. The Cowboys are the more talented team this weekend but that will only mean so much. They need to come out fired up and play well in all phases of the game. To that poster who keeps mentioning about records and getting into the playoffs, it's not about that. You need to be playing well. I can accept a loss but the Cowboys just didn't play well last week. It was the first loss I felt like the better team won. Against Denver and the Giants, I thought we outplayed them but lost, that wasn't the case this past weekend.We need to get back to running the football and use play action. If we can't run the football, we're going nowhere come playoff time anyway.

I disagree about the better team winning last week but I agree completely about using the play action.It seems silly to establish the run like we did today and not use play action. You would think that with all of the years he spent with Dallas and Norv Turner that Garrett would appreciate the problems that playaction causes for the defense.I have supported Garrett for a while now and think that people wrote him off too soon last year. After all this is only his 3rd year as an OC but I am starting to grow impatient.Garrett just isn't mixing it up very well with his play calling. We either run all of the time in a series (and that happens rarely) or we sit in shotgun and throw the ball every play in a series. I don't mind the delayed hand off but is that really the only running play that we have? I am hoping that we were doing that because of Romo's sore hip and it was hard on him to drop back, otherwise Garrett needs to get his head out of his butt. Also I think this was the best Barber has looked in a while and Felix too for that matter but we really need to get Choice into the game more. Give the kid a couple of series and see what he has. I suspect that he will show more than what we are getting from the other two at the moment. At least until Felix is healthier.I like that we got Marty B more involved today.

 

[Ariakis]

Did we really do a single play action pass out of a normal formation? We were in shotgun way too much. Garrett also needs to move Austin around or get Ogletree more involved. Credit to the defense although the early Barber fumble went a long way towards causing the poor showing.

 

[Routilla]

I feel dirty after this win. Can we please get the team from three weeks ago back on the field for Thursday? Thanks.

 

[fasteddie_21]

Uglies 7-3 team ever?

That said, we ARE 7-3, but the play calling has GOT to improve. I feel like we say the same thing(s) week-after-week, but not much is changing in that respect.

I'm very concerned, but as we can do is watch.

Here's to hoping this team improves between now and Thursday!

 

[Manster]

any of you guys watch the Riaders/Cincy game?

this game is far from a gimme. the Raiders are going to be fired up and would love to spoil our Turkey Day.

i think everyone has been looking at this game as an automatic win, including me. i dont feel that way now.

 

[The Man With No Name]

any of you guys watch the Riaders/Cincy game? this game is far from a gimme. the Raiders are going to be fired up and would love to spoil our Turkey Day.i think everyone has been looking at this game as an automatic win, including me. i dont feel that way now.

Yeah, I don't thing they are as bad as most think. They played a 7-3 San Diego team 2 times and lost, but only by a combined score of 36-48. They beat Philadelphia at home but lost to Kansas City at home too. I don't know. Their last 3 games have been pretty close.

 

[simmonjm]

any of you guys watch the Riaders/Cincy game? this game is far from a gimme. the Raiders are going to be fired up and would love to spoil our Turkey Day.i think everyone has been looking at this game as an automatic win, including me. i dont feel that way now.

Yeah, I don't thing they are as bad as most think. They played a 7-3 San Diego team 2 times and lost, but only by a combined score of 36-48. They beat Philadelphia at home but lost to Kansas City at home too. I don't know. Their last 3 games have been pretty close.

Add in the fact that Bruce Gradkowski starts over JaMarcus and this team is worlds better then they were in Week 10 and before.

 

[Ramos]

Why did Newman and Campo get so combative?

 

[switz]

Anyone else think Garrett called the game that way to make it seem like Dallas can't win by running?

 

[Chaos Commish]

Anyone else think Garrett called the game that way to make it seem like Dallas can't win by running?

Yeah that's it.

 

[FavreCo]

Anyone else think Garrett called the game that way to make it seem like Dallas can't win by running?

I don't know but this team is Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde. There is no call for 7 points agains the suckage that is the Redskins. The meddler definately factored into this one.

 

[switz]

Anyone else think Garrett called the game that way to make it seem like Dallas can't win by running?

Yeah that's it.

Read an article this morning insinuating that, just curious if people really believed that.

 

[culdeus]

Anyone else think Garrett called the game that way to make it seem like Dallas can't win by running?

Yeah that's it.

Read an article this morning insinuating that, just curious if people really believed that.

Nothing gets you beat like averaging 5 yards a carry.

 

[Andy Herron]

Why did Newman and Campo get so combative?

Nobody's saying. I don't think it's any big deal. Not an uncommon thing to transpire on "any" sideline. It's over and done.