Official Dallas Cowboys In Season Thread (2 Viewers)

[Big Kahuna]

Well, Dallas, once again, proved that they can hang with the elite teams. But aren't good enough to throw away 10 points and still win. A recurring theme over the last couple of years.Call me crazy, but I think we have a darn good chance to beat the Saints. For whatever reason, I think they pull it together. The Saints have barely been scraping by the last few weeks. They have all the pressure of the undefeated season and whatnot. That said, I could also see Dallas getting blown out. Especially if Payton finds a way to repeatedly get Bush isolated in space on our ILBs.Imagine the complete reversal of outlook if Dallas somehow wins that game. Suddenly, they would be back in control of the division. As dark as things look now, there are many bright spots. This team still controls its own playoff destiny. How many teams in the NFL can still say that?

Let me be the first to call you crazy. If I'm in Vegas I bet the house on Saints -7 and I'm a lifelong Cowboys fan. Saturday night is going to get VERY UGLY! I see a 20 point loss coming, especially giving those Cajuns all day to juice up for the game. It will be like a college atmosphere in there. The Saints will bounce back this week. Unfortunately the Cowboys are an 8-8 team in reality. I was sucked in by the quick start even though I knew reality was coming. All that said, I hope you're right and I'm wrong.

 

[culdeus]

Well, Dallas, once again, proved that they can hang with the elite teams. But aren't good enough to throw away 10 points and still win. A recurring theme over the last couple of years.Call me crazy, but I think we have a darn good chance to beat the Saints. For whatever reason, I think they pull it together. The Saints have barely been scraping by the last few weeks. They have all the pressure of the undefeated season and whatnot. That said, I could also see Dallas getting blown out. Especially if Payton finds a way to repeatedly get Bush isolated in space on our ILBs.Imagine the complete reversal of outlook if Dallas somehow wins that game. Suddenly, they would be back in control of the division. As dark as things look now, there are many bright spots. This team still controls its own playoff destiny. How many teams in the NFL can still say that?

Let me be the first to call you crazy. If I'm in Vegas I bet the house on Saints -7 and I'm a lifelong Cowboys fan. Saturday night is going to get VERY UGLY! I see a 20 point loss coming, especially giving those Cajuns all day to juice up for the game. It will be like a college atmosphere in there. The Saints will bounce back this week. Unfortunately the Cowboys are an 8-8 team in reality. I was sucked in by the quick start even though I knew reality was coming. All that said, I hope you're right and I'm wrong.

This is a trap game from a betting perspective. Stay the #### away from this one regardless of what is known about these teams tendencies. NOLA has little to play for and on a short week they might ease up. Not saying they will lose but 7 is as ####load of points to lay in this situation.

 

[Ridgelake]

Let me be the first to call you crazy. If I'm in Vegas I bet the house on Saints -7 and I'm a lifelong Cowboys fan. Saturday night is going to get VERY UGLY! I see a 20 point loss coming, especially giving those Cajuns all day to juice up for the game. It will be like a college atmosphere in there. The Saints will bounce back this week. Unfortunately the Cowboys are an 8-8 team in reality. I was sucked in by the quick start even though I knew reality was coming. All that said, I hope you're right and I'm wrong.

I can definitely see that game getting quickly out of hand like you suggest. I probably am looking through rose (blue) colored glasses thinking Dallas might pull their stuff together coupled with the Saints not being completely focused.

 

[switz]

-Returners. Felix doesn't want to do this job. He fears getting hit hard. It's obvious. Same on the revolving punt return spot. I know they brought in someone this season to take that job, but for gods sake get this out of felix's hands at least.

You obviously dislike Felix, but gimme a break. He's had 2 40+ yard returns the last two weeks, one was called back due to penalty.This week he was good on returns, better than when they had the other guys back there.As far as afraid to get hit? You do realize that a returners goal is to avoid getting hit, right? You get hit on returns and you aren't gaining too many yards. That's why they put fast, elusive guys back there. As far as running the ball, if you actually watched the game, you'd know Felix isn't afraid to get hit.

 

[culdeus]

-Returners. Felix doesn't want to do this job. He fears getting hit hard. It's obvious. Same on the revolving punt return spot. I know they brought in someone this season to take that job, but for gods sake get this out of felix's hands at least.

You obviously dislike Felix, but gimme a break. He's had 2 40+ yard returns the last two weeks, one was called back due to penalty.This week he was good on returns, better than when they had the other guys back there.As far as afraid to get hit? You do realize that a returners goal is to avoid getting hit, right? You get hit on returns and you aren't gaining too many yards. That's why they put fast, elusive guys back there. As far as running the ball, if you actually watched the game, you'd know Felix isn't afraid to get hit.

Congrats on the moral victory on his one good runback. I see a guy that gets flat footed and rocks back to help absorb blows instead of fighting for yards on these. If there's no giant gap he practically freezes. It's not the sign of someone that wants to be there at all.

 

[Chaos Commish]

I'm still hanging in there, Ridge. If the Saints were rolling in recent weeks, I'd think they were more ripe to get beat, but for the second straight week, teams Dallas has beaten have let the Saints off the ropes. I never thought they were up to their press clippings, but I sure wouldn't count on a let down. They know they have to bring it every week with the way they've been giftwrapped wins lately.

Anyway. a win in NO right's the ship. It will take both their best football, and football that is just a little more error free than Washington and Atlanta's efforts against the Saints.. Which would be perfect timing to both silence the rabble and make a little noise of their own down the stretch.

I feel like this is it though. Now or never for this team. I guess they could still mathematically rally from another loss, and Lord knows they are a challenge for any team, but... methinks the whole December jinx thing sits on them like a herd of elephants if they lose another close one they could have won, or get another spanking from Payton.

 

[Urinal Mint]

Stick a fork in these guys

They're gonna get rolled by 3 touchdowns on Saturday night

the offense is f-ing embarrassing and nobody on this team can step up and make a big play when they need it

I'm ready to burn down Rome and start over

 

[Urinal Mint]

Dallas held SD to a season low point total. The defense did a lot right. We're not going to shut out every single team. Its the offense throwing away 10 points that cost the game between two fairly closely matched teams.

They just couldn't manage to keep the SD offense off the field in the 4th quarter, when they needed to.Unless your idea of "doing a lot right" is surrendering scoring drives of 70+ yards in the 4th quarter when your team needs the ball to win.

 

[Urinal Mint]

Anybody thinking the Cowboys will win in New Orleans this weekend is delusional. They are going to get smoked. Their goose is already cooked if you couldn't tell from looking at the sad-sack losers on the sidelines yesterday as the game wound down.

Time to put down the pom-poms, lose the blue-colored glasses, and accept that this will always be an 8-8 team until they gut the m-f'er from top to bottom.

 

[simmonjm]

Anybody thinking the Cowboys will win in New Orleans this weekend is delusional. They are going to get smoked. Their goose is already cooked if you couldn't tell from looking at the sad-sack losers on the sidelines yesterday as the game wound down. Time to put down the pom-poms, lose the blue-colored glasses, and accept that this will always be an 8-8 team until they gut the m-f'er from top to bottom.

Im not giving up till the 7th loss. I dont know if you have watched New Orleans lately but they have not been impressive and that is putting it nicely. Had Ware not gotten injured I think the Cowboys win but with his absence goes the pass rush which will be crucial to slowing down New Orleans. The offense is an embarrasement not the defense. There has been so many instances where the defense makes a crucial stop and all the momentum is with Dallas and then the offense pisses it away with a 3 and out and the defense suffers a breakdown on the ensuing drive. I bet Wade's disdain for Garrett grows each passing week. On another note, I feel for Tony Romo. He does whatever it takes for the team to win (holding kicks) and yet all people can do is point to his failures. Guy just cannot catch a break. Dallas fans dont deserve Romo, the guy is a godsend and yet after every loss some idiot blames Romo who is playing lights out considering the failures of his teammates.

 

[Bob Magaw]

On another note, I feel for Tony Romo. He does whatever it takes for the team to win (holding kicks) and yet all people can do is point to his failures. Guy just cannot catch a break. Dallas fans dont deserve Romo, the guy is a godsend and yet after every loss some idiot blames Romo who is playing lights out considering the failures of his teammates.

from the notes of vela's latest column..."Romo this December: 60 of 85, 71% completions, 5 touchdown passes, 0 picks, and a 112 passer rating. He has just three "picks in his last nine games. The Cowboys are losing this month, but he's the least of the team's worries right now."* i expect a competitive game against the saints, and won't be surprised to see the cowboys win... that said, 7 points seems about right... what would the line be in DAL... even? i don't think so... it would probably be about 3.5 - 4... and NO is at home.but, football is played with a pointy spheroid that bounces funny, is a momentum game, & this one could hinge on a big turnover or ST play.in the first december game, anything could have happened... but after two losses, they could be questioning themselves, especially with the intimidation factor of facing an undefeated team (albeit not as dominant since NE win)... it will be a character test to see how mentally tough and resilient they are. they can talk all they want about only being concerned with the present, but they need to prove it (to others, & possibly themselves) by playing better, or the perception will continue that they fold up like an auditorium chair in december.

 

[culdeus]

That arizona loss last night could be big.

 

[Bankerguy]

Especially if Payton finds a way to repeatedly get Bush isolated in space on our ILBs.

This is how the Giants and Chargers had their way with us. Brady James is solid against the run but has been repeatly burnt in coverage.

I'd argue the Chargers were NOT able to do that. At least not repeatedly. And the Giants weren't able to do it much either, though one instance was the Jacobs TD.Teams can and will pass on most any defender. The issue is how much, how often, and what it leads to point and first down wise. Basicly, what is the success percentage and the frequency of it. Teams have not been repeatedly exploiting this like

Dallas held SD to a season low point total. The defense did a lot right. We're not going to shut out every single team. Its the offense throwing away 10 points that cost the game between two fairly closely matched teams.

I'm not saying the Defense was the problem-they played solid except the last drive. The observation of the ILB's is very astute. It's true, double check the last drive Ridge-almost all of the passes were attacking the ILB's.Does anyone remember who first exploited Dallas on this?

That's right Sean Payton a few years back when his FB caught 2TD's (IIRC) against Brady James. I think it was Karney (sp?).

I think we make a game of it-but lose by 4-7 points.

 

[Urinal Mint]

That arizona loss last night could be big.

In what regard? Dallas will still be on the outside looking in with an at-best 9-7 record.

 

[culdeus]

That arizona loss last night could be big.

In what regard? Dallas will still be on the outside looking in with an at-best 9-7 record.

Well it could shift motivation factors around slightly in the last week. Philly may have no motivation to come to Dallas to win if only to face this team the very next week. That doesn't usually work out well. With Arizona losing it almost certainly pushes them to the "worst division winner" slot for the foreseeable future. So if things break as vegas would have them forecasted at this point you would have Philly not needing a win week 17 to get the division, but by winning would face Dallas. If they lost they'd most likely face Green Bay, but perhaps New York if Dallas craters and New York rallies. Again this is big speculation, but that Arizona loss could play out very well for Dallas. That is, if you believe that Philly would rather not face us twice in a row.

 

[Malabar]

i wonder if Jerry Jones is knocking on Wade's office now after Marion Barber's 4 failed att from the 1. It's Felix time or go home for the Boys.

 

[Muddy Rubicon]

That arizona loss last night could be big.

In what regard? Dallas will still be on the outside looking in with an at-best 9-7 record.

Well it could shift motivation factors around slightly in the last week. Philly may have no motivation to come to Dallas to win if only to face this team the very next week. That doesn't usually work out well. With Arizona losing it almost certainly pushes them to the "worst division winner" slot for the foreseeable future. So if things break as vegas would have them forecasted at this point you would have Philly not needing a win week 17 to get the division, but by winning would face Dallas. If they lost they'd most likely face Green Bay, but perhaps New York if Dallas craters and New York rallies. Again this is big speculation, but that Arizona loss could play out very well for Dallas. That is, if you believe that Philly would rather not face us twice in a row.

For this situation to happen, the Giants or the Eagles would have to lose 2 of 3 or Dallas would have to win in NO and take care of Wash as expected. I don't see those as being very likely, but you get an A+ for creativity.

 

[Urinal Mint]

Well it could shift motivation factors around slightly in the last week. Philly may have no motivation to come to Dallas to win if only to face this team the very next week. That doesn't usually work out well. With Arizona losing it almost certainly pushes them to the "worst division winner" slot for the foreseeable future. So if things break as vegas would have them forecasted at this point you would have Philly not needing a win week 17 to get the division, but by winning would face Dallas. If they lost they'd most likely face Green Bay, but perhaps New York if Dallas craters and New York rallies. Again this is big speculation, but that Arizona loss could play out very well for Dallas. That is, if you believe that Philly would rather not face us twice in a row.

I honestly don't believe Dallas comes into that Philly game at 9-6. I think they're 8-7 and on the outside looking in at that point. The OL is worn out and the D can't stop anybody when they gotta have it. The offense is averaging 11 points a game the last 5 weeks if you exclude 3 garbage time TDs in losses to GB, NY, and SD.I just don't see it happening. These guys are dogs that need to be taken out back and shot.

 

[road warrior]

I could see the Cowboys beating the Saints..... just to lose to Washington and Philly... why not rip our hearts out one last time (this year).

The most disturbing thing I witnessed this past Sunday was when Ware went out on the stretcher. He gave the 3-fingered W sign... win this for me, boys. Two plays later, Chargers are in the endzone and it's game over.

Another gutless December performance. It's gotten so bad, I don't even get mad.... I expect it.

So, when do you guys start the draft and next coach talk in this thread?

 

[simmonjm]

Finally a voice of reason in the regarding the December losses

http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/The-Mo...avern-8196.html

America’s team is tanking, not because it’s December, but because it’s playing good teams and its field-goal kicker is killing it. Do you think if the Cowboys had the Lions or the Bears on their schedule now, we’d be hearing this December swoon talk? I hate generalizations that make no sense, and all this talk about past seasons is not the real reason for the Cowboys losing the past two weeks. It’s been their inability to make critical plays at critical points in the game. Going 1 for 8 on third down Sunday, combined with not being able to make a field goal and not being able to score from the 1-yard line are all reasons for the loss, not the time of year.

Dallas head coach Wade Phillips is staring at a difficult schedule to close out the season.

The Cowboys held the Chargers to their season low in points and broke their 18-game streak of scoring more than 20 points in a game. But when the game was on the line, they could not get off the field. Quarterback Tony Romo has played well and has not turned over the ball, yet the Cowboys haven’t won the last two weeks. Why? Is it their players, their coaching or have they just been unlucky? The answer is a little bit of everything. They just haven’t been able to make clutch plays at right time, or make the clutch call or the clutch kick. They’re a good team, but they fail to play with a sense of purpose at the right moment. Is this the fault of their head coach, Wade Phillips? He certainly has to take some responsibility, but so do his assistants, especially Jason Garrett, the offensive coordinator.

My sense of the Cowboys -- and the reason for their failures at crunch time -- lies more in the way they’re set up organizationally. Every member of the franchise, from the players to the coaches to the staff, all act as independent contractors who function well at times but are not always in rhythm. They just don’t have an ultimate leader during the games -- player or coach – who can inspire a sense of confidence and be able to motivate at the most critical time. Football teams must be unified, winning and losing together, and most of all must be responsible to the head coach. I just don’t see that element in Dallas, and the reason for their failures lies in their lack of leadership.

 

[Andy Herron]

Finally a voice of reason in the regarding the December losses

http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/The-Mo...avern-8196.html

America’s team is tanking, not because it’s December, but because it’s playing good teams and its field-goal kicker is killing it. Do you think if the Cowboys had the Lions or the Bears on their schedule now, we’d be hearing this December swoon talk? I hate generalizations that make no sense, and all this talk about past seasons is not the real reason for the Cowboys losing the past two weeks. It’s been their inability to make critical plays at critical points in the game. Going 1 for 8 on third down Sunday, combined with not being able to make a field goal and not being able to score from the 1-yard line are all reasons for the loss, not the time of year.

Dallas head coach Wade Phillips is staring at a difficult schedule to close out the season.

The Cowboys held the Chargers to their season low in points and broke their 18-game streak of scoring more than 20 points in a game. But when the game was on the line, they could not get off the field. Quarterback Tony Romo has played well and has not turned over the ball, yet the Cowboys haven’t won the last two weeks. Why? Is it their players, their coaching or have they just been unlucky? The answer is a little bit of everything. They just haven’t been able to make clutch plays at right time, or make the clutch call or the clutch kick. They’re a good team, but they fail to play with a sense of purpose at the right moment. Is this the fault of their head coach, Wade Phillips? He certainly has to take some responsibility, but so do his assistants, especially Jason Garrett, the offensive coordinator.

My sense of the Cowboys -- and the reason for their failures at crunch time -- lies more in the way they’re set up organizationally. Every member of the franchise, from the players to the coaches to the staff, all act as independent contractors who function well at times but are not always in rhythm. They just don’t have an ultimate leader during the games -- player or coach – who can inspire a sense of confidence and be able to motivate at the most critical time. Football teams must be unified, winning and losing together, and most of all must be responsible to the head coach. I just don’t see that element in Dallas, and the reason for their failures lies in their lack of leadership.

Good find simmonjm.Broken down very well here.

As noted, they're getting killed on 3rd down conversions as of late, which I pointed out prior to Sunday's game as being a big key.

I've heard Troy Aikman talk about this at length time and time again on various radio shows. He should know, and he's right.

You've got to be able to convert on 3rd downs to sustain drives, and stop them on the defensive side of the ball to get the opponents offense off the field.

It's that simple.

 

[Andy Herron]

So, when do you guys start the draft and next coach talk in this thread?

I'm usually on it as soon as things "officially" come to an end and our draft position is determined.As for the coach, we'll have to wait and see how things are playing out across the rest of the league.Holmgren is already meeting with the Browns about a possible position, but I'll be very curious to see how things play out in Tennesseewith Fisher. I think it's very possible he could come to be available. Just call it my intuition for now, but I think that situation is being watched very carefully from here in Dallas.Cowher's going to Carolina if he goes anywhere at this point.I don't see Shanahan as a fit, and he'll probably end up in Washington anyway.I would also expect to hear talk of bringing Mike Zimmer back, this time as a head coaching candidate, about a month from now.So who knows? Anything could happen.

 

[Andy Herron]

Especially if Payton finds a way to repeatedly get Bush isolated in space on our ILBs.

This is how the Giants and Chargers had their way with us. Brady James is solid against the run but has been repeatly burnt in coverage.

I'd argue the Chargers were NOT able to do that. At least not repeatedly. And the Giants weren't able to do it much either, though one instance was the Jacobs TD.Teams can and will pass on most any defender. The issue is how much, how often, and what it leads to point and first down wise. Basicly, what is the success percentage and the frequency of it. Teams have not been repeatedly exploiting this like

Dallas held SD to a season low point total. The defense did a lot right. We're not going to shut out every single team. Its the offense throwing away 10 points that cost the game between two fairly closely matched teams.

I'm not saying the Defense was the problem-they played solid except the last drive. The observation of the ILB's is very astute. It's true, double check the last drive Ridge-almost all of the passes were attacking the ILB's.Does anyone remember who first exploited Dallas on this?

That's right Sean Payton a few years back when his FB caught 2TD's (IIRC) against Brady James. I think it was Karney (sp?).

It was Karney. He absolutely killed us in that game.

 

[Urinal Mint]

I'd like to see Dallas claim Richie Incognito from the Rams off of waivers. He's got to be better than Holland, Procter, or McQuistan.

 

[Andy Herron]

I'd like to see Dallas claim Richie Incognito from the Rams off of waivers. He's got to be better than Holland, Procter, or McQuistan.

Buffalo claimed him today.

 

[Iwannabeacowboybaby!]

Finally a voice of reason in the regarding the December losses

http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/The-Mo...avern-8196.html

America’s team is tanking, not because it’s December, but because it’s playing good teams and its field-goal kicker is killing it. Do you think if the Cowboys had the Lions or the Bears on their schedule now, we’d be hearing this December swoon talk? I hate generalizations that make no sense, and all this talk about past seasons is not the real reason for the Cowboys losing the past two weeks. It’s been their inability to make critical plays at critical points in the game. Going 1 for 8 on third down Sunday, combined with not being able to make a field goal and not being able to score from the 1-yard line are all reasons for the loss, not the time of year.

Dallas head coach Wade Phillips is staring at a difficult schedule to close out the season.

The Cowboys held the Chargers to their season low in points and broke their 18-game streak of scoring more than 20 points in a game. But when the game was on the line, they could not get off the field. Quarterback Tony Romo has played well and has not turned over the ball, yet the Cowboys haven’t won the last two weeks. Why? Is it their players, their coaching or have they just been unlucky? The answer is a little bit of everything. They just haven’t been able to make clutch plays at right time, or make the clutch call or the clutch kick. They’re a good team, but they fail to play with a sense of purpose at the right moment. Is this the fault of their head coach, Wade Phillips? He certainly has to take some responsibility, but so do his assistants, especially Jason Garrett, the offensive coordinator.

My sense of the Cowboys -- and the reason for their failures at crunch time -- lies more in the way they’re set up organizationally. Every member of the franchise, from the players to the coaches to the staff, all act as independent contractors who function well at times but are not always in rhythm. They just don’t have an ultimate leader during the games -- player or coach – who can inspire a sense of confidence and be able to motivate at the most critical time. Football teams must be unified, winning and losing together, and most of all must be responsible to the head coach. I just don’t see that element in Dallas, and the reason for their failures lies in their lack of leadership.

Good find simmonjm.Broken down very well here.

As noted, they're getting killed on 3rd down conversions as of late, which I pointed out prior to Sunday's game as being a big key.

I've heard Troy Aikman talk about this at length time and time again on various radio shows. He should know, and he's right.

You've got to be able to convert on 3rd downs to sustain drives, and stop them on the defensive side of the ball to get the opponents offense off the field.

It's that simple.

It's also as simple as you are what your record says you are at the end of the season. If they end up 8-8, then that's all they are is a .500 team, kind of what everyone in here thought about them at the beginning of the season.My guess is they'll be playing Philly week 17 and they'll need that win for a wild card spot, similar to last year.

 

[Ariakis]

If they finish 9-7 they will lose the last spot to the Giants as the FBG's predictions suggest. What will make this even better and I totally see it happening is the team beats the Saints then chokes to the division rivals Skins and the Eagles to miss the playoffs.

 

[culdeus]

If they finish 9-7 they will lose the last spot to the Giants as the FBG's predictions suggest. What will make this even better and I totally see it happening is the team beats the Saints then chokes to the division rivals Skins and the Eagles to miss the playoffs.

That's sort of the feeling I get. I sort of think if they win this week they go back to overconfident "Victory Monday" Cowboys and snooze thru the Washington game and can't rally in time for Philly.

 

[Iwannabeacowboybaby!]

If they finish 9-7 they will lose the last spot to the Giants as the FBG's predictions suggest. What will make this even better and I totally see it happening is the team beats the Saints then chokes to the division rivals Skins and the Eagles to miss the playoffs.

The Giants stink, that much I know even know they beat the Cowboys twice. Losing to those bums twice makes me sick because I know they're no good. Watch Washington beat the Giants this weekend.

 

[Iwannabeacowboybaby!]

If they finish 9-7 they will lose the last spot to the Giants as the FBG's predictions suggest. What will make this even better and I totally see it happening is the team beats the Saints then chokes to the division rivals Skins and the Eagles to miss the playoffs.

That's sort of the feeling I get. I sort of think if they win this week they go back to overconfident "Victory Monday" Cowboys and snooze thru the Washington game and can't rally in time for Philly.

I think they lose by double digits this weekend, then win an ugly game versus Washington and then we'll see what we do with Philly.

 

[Ariakis]

Going through the Yahoo playoff scenario's ... scenario's could very well play out where the 49ers beating the Eagles actually knocks us out of the playoffs.

Dallas in the WC will lose tie-breakers to the Giants, Packers ... and 49ers. The 49ers get the Lions and Rams after the Eagles and almost assuredly run the table if they beat the Eagles.

If the Eagles win this week there is still the Broncos next week to "catch up" to make week 17 matter for the division. That said, if the Eagles run the table and the Giants lose to the Skins, the Eagles may have nothing to play for in week 17. In fact, they can rest their players and get Dallas or try to win and risk injury and get the Giants if they happen to lose to the Skins or Vikes. Ideally the Giants lose 2 of 3 and aren't a factor.

So ... I'm thinking this. If Dallas loses to the Saints, there are more playoff spots open to us if the Eagles beat the 49ers than if the 49ers win. Tough call.

 

[Manster]

i wanted to take SD +3 last week. i didnt because i dont like to bet against my Boys.

this week i'm all over NO at -7. i just dont think this team has the sack to get it done.

i think the Wade era is about over in Big D. enter the next jerrah puppet.

 

[switz]

-Returners. Felix doesn't want to do this job. He fears getting hit hard. It's obvious. Same on the revolving punt return spot. I know they brought in someone this season to take that job, but for gods sake get this out of felix's hands at least.

You obviously dislike Felix, but gimme a break. He's had 2 40+ yard returns the last two weeks, one was called back due to penalty.This week he was good on returns, better than when they had the other guys back there.

As far as afraid to get hit? You do realize that a returners goal is to avoid getting hit, right? You get hit on returns and you aren't gaining too many yards. That's why they put fast, elusive guys back there. As far as running the ball, if you actually watched the game, you'd know Felix isn't afraid to get hit.

Congrats on the moral victory on his one good runback. I see a guy that gets flat footed and rocks back to help absorb blows instead of fighting for yards on these. If there's no giant gap he practically freezes. It's not the sign of someone that wants to be there at all.

You mean like how Desean Jackson went backwards when there was no gap, and ended up turning it into a TD return? You really don't know anything about the return game at all. Keep looking for negative things about Jones, if I were you I'd focus on blitz pickup, which is his biggest weakness, and he's not even that bad at it, just inexperienced.

When the next coach comes in, they won't be starting Barber, they'll know if they want to win, they've got to put their best players on the field, and the best RB in Dallas is Jones.

 

[switz]

i wonder if Jerry Jones is knocking on Wade's office now after Marion Barber's 4 failed att from the 1. It's Felix time or go home for the Boys.

Listening to Wade take the stand that Barber was their best RB sounded to me like Wade WANTS to be fired at the end of the season. Jerry very publicly said Barber should be the close, and Felix needs to be more involved. Wade basically told Jerry to shut up. Thing is, Jerry is right about the RBs in this case. Wade is not.And Garrett is simply dreadful as an OC....

 

[DaWidowMaker]

Damn its gloomy in here. Here's to hoping to a Cowboys win and turn the ship around.

 

[Mustang Man]

Damn its gloomy in here. Here's to hoping to a Cowboys win and turn the ship around.

Well it is what it is. It is gloomy as hell and for good reason. I will be watching on Saturday night for as long as I can stomach it. I do not think it will be a good game to watch for Cowboys fans. I have been wrong before( last 2 weeks I really felt they would win) but lets face it this is probably the toughest place to win a game in the NFL right now. Brutal stuff

 

[Bankerguy]

Ware will play tonight.

 

[plymkr]

WOW. That's great news that i wasn't expecting. Maybe we'll make a game of it.

 

[Reacher]

i wonder if Jerry Jones is knocking on Wade's office now after Marion Barber's 4 failed att from the 1. It's Felix time or go home for the Boys.

Listening to Wade take the stand that Barber was their best RB sounded to me like Wade WANTS to be fired at the end of the season. Jerry very publicly said Barber should be the close, and Felix needs to be more involved. Wade basically told Jerry to shut up. Thing is, Jerry is right about the RBs in this case. Wade is not.And Garrett is simply dreadful as an OC....

Both of those guys should be backing up Choice in my opinion with Jones a close second and Barber as the closer.We better go in throwing on this game. I know many think we should pound the rock but if we do, we are going to lose. We need to recognize that we are not going to win this playing conservative ball. Brees is going to put up points and there is no way that we can play enough mistake free football in that Dome to grind it out.

 

[Manster]

i wonder if Jerry Jones is knocking on Wade's office now after Marion Barber's 4 failed att from the 1. It's Felix time or go home for the Boys.

Listening to Wade take the stand that Barber was their best RB sounded to me like Wade WANTS to be fired at the end of the season. Jerry very publicly said Barber should be the close, and Felix needs to be more involved. Wade basically told Jerry to shut up. Thing is, Jerry is right about the RBs in this case. Wade is not.And Garrett is simply dreadful as an OC....

switch MB with Felix and i dont think he makes it into the endzone either. SD won at the line of scrimmage.that last run was a horrible call. giving it to the up back, it had failure written all over it.

i dont think it's "Felix time or go home". it's 3-headed monster time.

and anyway, it's prolly too late for Wade and this version of the Cowboys. they just dont have IT. and MB is not the problem.

 

[plymkr]

Ed Werder reported on ESPN Radio that Ware is not playing .

Edited for grammar!

 

[Bankerguy]

Off the record Jim Mauer is saying he plays.

 

[Mustang Man]

I heard game time decision. We will know soon enough just wait and see.

 

[trader jake]

Any word on Nick Folk's status for tonight's game?

 

[Ariakis]

Any word on Nick Folk's status for tonight's game?

The game hasn't even started yet and he already shanked one. Perhaps next off-season Jerry will look for a complete PK who can kick-off well and hit FG's and save a roster space by not carrying two PK's.

 

[Andy Herron]

From what I've gathered the Cowboys want to come out throwing early and often in this one, taking advantage of the Saints depleted CB situation. (This from a couple of sources, not my own intuition.)

They'll want to get yards in chunks, while making every effort in taking out the crowd early.

Getting off to a fast start will be key in putting the Saints in a position of playing from behind.

Ya, I know, when is the last time the Cowboys were even able to score a TD on their opening drive?

But still, that will be their approach. It's all or nothing and very near do or die.

As for Folk, he's kicking.

As for Ware, until I hear differently I'm expecting him to not only play but start.

As many know, Ed Werder's credibility doesn't hold water in my eyes. I've learned better over the years.

ETA: I also expect to see an Ogletree sighting tonight.

4-wides with Bennett out. Gonna spread it out and see what happens.

 

[Manster]

From what I've gathered the Cowboys want to come out throwing early and often in this one, taking advantage of the Saints depleted CB situation.

They'll want to get yards in chunks, while making every effort in taking out the crowd early.

Getting off to a fast start will be key in putting the Saints in a position of playing from behind.

Ya, I know, when is the last time the Cowboys were even able to score a TD on their opening drive?

But still, that will be their approach. It's all or nothing and very near do or die.

As for Folk, he's kicking.

As for Ware, until I hear differently I'm expecting him to not only play but start.

As many know, Ed Werder's credibility doesn't hold water in my eyes. I've learned better over the years.

ETA: I also expect to see an Ogletree sighting tonight.

4-wides with Bennett out. Gonna spread it out and see what happens.

this sounds like a recipe for a 4 pick Romo outing.

 

[Andy Herron]

From what I've gathered the Cowboys want to come out throwing early and often in this one, taking advantage of the Saints depleted CB situation. (This from a couple of sources, not my own intuition.)

They'll want to get yards in chunks, while making every effort in taking out the crowd early.

Getting off to a fast start will be key in putting the Saints in a position of playing from behind.

Ya, I know, when is the last time the Cowboys were even able to score a TD on their opening drive?

But still, that will be their approach. It's all or nothing and very near do or die.

As for Folk, he's kicking.

As for Ware, until I hear differently I'm expecting him to not only play but start.

As many know, Ed Werder's credibility doesn't hold water in my eyes. I've learned better over the years.

ETA: I also expect to see an Ogletree sighting tonight.

4-wides with Bennett out. Gonna spread it out and see what happens.

this sounds like a recipe for a 4 pick Romo outing.

I think those days are over. Romo currently ranks near the top of the league in fewest Ints., and 3 of those came against the Giants back in September.He's made monumental strides since then with his maturity and decision making. He just has to keep track of Sharper and he should be fine.

 

[Manster]

From what I've gathered the Cowboys want to come out throwing early and often in this one, taking advantage of the Saints depleted CB situation. (This from a couple of sources, not my own intuition.)

They'll want to get yards in chunks, while making every effort in taking out the crowd early.

Getting off to a fast start will be key in putting the Saints in a position of playing from behind.

Ya, I know, when is the last time the Cowboys were even able to score a TD on their opening drive?

But still, that will be their approach. It's all or nothing and very near do or die.

As for Folk, he's kicking.

As for Ware, until I hear differently I'm expecting him to not only play but start.

As many know, Ed Werder's credibility doesn't hold water in my eyes. I've learned better over the years.

ETA: I also expect to see an Ogletree sighting tonight.

4-wides with Bennett out. Gonna spread it out and see what happens.

this sounds like a recipe for a 4 pick Romo outing.

I think those days are over. Romo currently ranks near the top of the league in fewest Ints., and 3 of those came against the Giants back in September.He's made monumental strides since then with his maturity and decision making. He just has to keep track of Sharper and he should be fine.

oh i hear ya. Romo has not been the problem. but i'm not liking the "gameplan", personally. Garrett seems to abandon the run too soon as it is. if they're saying they're gonna throw, and throw some more, i just dont like the sound of it. sounds desperate. i like the idea of establishing the run and keeping Drew Brees off the field.

 

[plymkr]

From what I've gathered the Cowboys want to come out throwing early and often in this one, taking advantage of the Saints depleted CB situation. (This from a couple of sources, not my own intuition.)They'll want to get yards in chunks, while making every effort in taking out the crowd early. Getting off to a fast start will be key in putting the Saints in a position of playing from behind.Ya, I know, when is the last time the Cowboys were even able to score a TD on their opening drive?But still, that will be their approach. It's all or nothing and very near do or die.As for Folk, he's kicking.As for Ware, until I hear differently I'm expecting him to not only play but start.As many know, Ed Werder's credibility doesn't hold water in my eyes. I've learned better over the years.ETA: I also expect to see an Ogletree sighting tonight.4-wides with Bennett out. Gonna spread it out and see what happens.

I like it. Let's open it up get some speed on the field & have a shootout!! Disclaimer: I am starting Romo over Schaub in semifinals! lol