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Someone explain to me how Ware recovered from a "stretcher injury" in six days? Some were saying during the past week (Saints fan chatter, no links) basically that if Ware sneezed wrong, he'd be a quadriplegic. What was the actual injury and why didn't he walk off the field last Sunday if the injury was "playable"?Good work Ed.
because the cowboys are God's teamSomeone explain to me how Ware recovered from a "stretcher injury" in six days? Some were saying during the past week (Saints fan chatter, no links) basically that if Ware sneezed wrong, he'd be a quadriplegic. What was the actual injury and why didn't he walk off the field last Sunday if the injury was "playable"?Good work Ed.
Ware had a sprained neck.Any neck injury is initially treated in the very same precautionary manner.Someone explain to me how Ware recovered from a "stretcher injury" in six days? Some were saying during the past week (Saints fan chatter, no links) basically that if Ware sneezed wrong, he'd be a quadriplegic. What was the actual injury and why didn't he walk off the field last Sunday if the injury was "playable"?Good work Ed.
I would also like to see less Barber and more Choice, but to say it's clear Choice should be starting is silly.Fans always love the back up.
Not silly at all. Choice is faster, more versatile, better in the passing game, and has a higher ypc avg. over Barber by 1 full yard, 5 over 4.It would also be far more beneficial to have him on the field on a regular basis in that they could run the Razorback on any given play, disallowing the defense to adjust in a timely manner.As it stands now, it's almost a giveaway when Choice comes in the game. It puts the defense on notice.If he were the regular starter there would be no notice.
Excellent points and add to it that Choice is not the unknown player that most backups are. The guy had several starts last season and played very well against tough competition.
Outcome of Green Bay at Arizona week 17 at 4:15 will probably determine who plays where.Manster said:the way it's lookin, IF we win out, Philly would stay in Dallas for the wildcard.
what about that was an "I told you so"? Because I commented on the fact he didn't get hurt?Felix is the best RB on the roster, Choice would have been similar to Barber. The Saints paid a TON of attention to Jones when he was in the game, Choice just isn't that type of a threat to demand the Ds attention. The fans clamoring for Choice were the same ones who thought Barber was starting material.
Check the bolded. Or were you also one of the doubters? I thought that you were the guy saying that his injuries were an aberration and that he could carry the load of a starter. That sir is an "I told you so."BTW Choice is the only RB on the roster that has proven that he can be a starter and handle to load. I used to think Barber could be the starter until he got his shot and showed that he couldn't. So far Felix hasn't showed that he can either.
I agree with you that Jones is very valuable and it is important that he stays on the field. That is why we can't take the chance in wearing him down this late in the season when every game is a playoff game for us. Choice is better than you think and he is better than Barber. He is more explosive and has alot more shiftiness to his game. He utilizes his blockers better and he is much better on the screen pass. The only thing Barber has on him is he is more of a pounder. Choice needs to start.
I really enjoyed watching Romo lead his team to victory in a very hostile NO. time to get ready for the skins!
A hallmark of championship teams is being able to roster 3 kickers.
I was hoping it was Superbowl or bust for Coach Cupcake. He has proved to be a great DC but a horrible HC.
Ah yes, in regards to the people saying he couldn't handle 10 carries, it was in effect a "told you so." The number of carries has had nothing to do with his injuries.However, it wasn't a told you so in regards to his 4.1 YPC. It was still better than Barber, but nothing special. They ran him inside almost exclusively. He rarely had an opportunity to use his speed. I was very disappointed on one play, when he missed a shot to break it outside, would have been a big gain, but ran into the three Saints waiting at the LOS for him. Definitely not that impressive of a game for him running the ball, but that wasn't the point of my comment. It was simply that he can handle 15 touches without getting hurt.
Horrible? I wouldn't go near that far, I wouldn't even say a bad head coach. At worst he's average, the guy's record is solid. If the Cowboys win the next 2 games, they win the NFC East 2 out of 3 years, that isn't horrible.My issue with him is his age. Yes, he may have 1 more year on his contract but what happens after that, he coaching for another 5 years is the Cowboys want him? Or he is retiring and Garrett supposed to come in after that 4th year. These are the questions I have when thinking about letting Shannahan coach against us in the division.
I am not sure how that will work. Green Bay has a 9-5 record and holds the H2H tie breaker?
I was a big proponent of Romo 2 years ago and into last year. Then I saw how he was tossing the ball around as if it didn't matter what seemed like all the time. He did that in the 1st Giants game this year and a little bit in the Denver game, both games I thought we should have won. I then turned into a Romo critic because of the vast potential I saw in him and what he was producing on the field in important games.He has turned it around. He is making smart throws and playing at a high level. If the defense can play like they did and offensive line get the push they got against New Orleans in future games, they'll be a tough out.The playoffs basically started for Dallas in NO, we need to get hot and make a run right now. It's one game at a time and the next one is in Washington. Was that 2 years ago now that Dallas played Washington at the end of the season in Washington and got destroyed in a game that didn't mean anything for Dallas? I hated that game and can't wait to go back into Washington in a game that Dallas needs and repay those bums.
Green Bay would be the other wildcard in this scenario. A Giants loss to the Skins would push their record to 8-7 and a Cowboys win next week would give them 10 wins.
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This is great news I was hoping Wade would get another each year as the head coach. Under his watch the defense has steadily improved each year and I am so impressed with their recent efforts against the Saints and Chargers. As for Garrett another year of seasoning and he should be ready to assume the role of head coach. These are exciting times to be a Cowboys fan knowing that our head coach position is set for a LONG time. It will be so nice to see Dallas finally utilize a head coach they have developed instead of letting them go on to success elsewhere like Payton in New Orelans, Sparano in Miami, and Haley in KC (has yet to achieve success). Also you cannot underestimate the difference that continuity in offensive and defensive systems makes just look at the sustained success of the Eagles under Reid.
How dare you talk about a well-connected blogger that way.
Fixed.
Really? How about the rumored 10 years and 55 million for Holmgren and Shanahan is going to sit and play these 2 bozos off on each other.
i have noticed Witten seems to be slower this year. not that he was ever a burner, but he just cant seem to get separation.he still runs good routes, and is has been money at blocking. but, he looks a step slower in the passing game.
Agreed. And he is going down at the first hint of contact. Don't get me wrong, the guy is still all-around great, esp. blocking and route running as you said, but he's just...off this year. I also realize that Garrett has under utilized him as well, but that's not it. He's just not...right.
Thank you for clarifying the parrameters of your "I told you so."
So you think Jones can handle a 10-15 touch load without getting hurt. Got it.
Witten's still fighting through ligament damage in his foot from a few weeks back (maybe a month) and will have to do so for the remainder of the season.Meanwhile, Martellus Bennett has been cleared to play this week.
Here is the situation with Choice, and it's much like Barber's two years ago. Choice came in, late in the season with fresh legs, and had some very good games. The teams he played had no film on him, had already played half a season, and he was able to exploit that. Then he comes in this year, and is third on the depth chart again. He has two games this season with extensive action. The first came against CAR, where Felix Jones tore them up in the first half. Choice came in after, and did very well. The following week he started in Denver, and was extremely unimpressive.As soon as Barber and Jones are both healthy, Choice is back to third on the depth chart. Why? I don't necessarily think the Cowboys coaches are genious, but maybe they realize Choice just isn't an every down fulltime starter.I agree it's stupid that they always pass when he's in. I understand he's a good blocker, but it's just telegraphing the play to have them always pass when he's in.I think Choice would make a great third down RB, a la Kevin Faulk. But I haven't seen anything to lead me to believe he's bonafide starting material for the long term. Both Jones and Barber are better in most aspects of the game. Jones is faster, Barber more powerful, both are better runners. Barber is a better blocker. Jones is a more explosive receiver.Honestly, I would be fine seeing Jones & Choice playing the way JJ and Barber were a couple years ago. I think Choice would excel in that type of a role, and Jones wouldn't need to carry the full load himself. It would work well for the Cowboys.I can't see Barber being with the team next year, and I was right from the beginning certain he wasn't a fulltime RB - which was right. The team can use Barber, but not at his price next season. If they can get him to renegotiate to a lower contract, he's a good closer, and would serve well in that role.Ideally I'd like to see Jones start and get most of the touches in the first 3 quarters. Choice be the third down back through out the game. And Barber be the closer in the 4th, or late 3rd if they have a lead.
I agree with this. If you can't beat WAS, you don't deserve to go to the playoffs.But I am fearful that Washington was so embarrassed that they show up hard against us. I am very nervous about Sunday. I have a feeling we're going to get more game from them than we're hoping for.
Exactly right if you reverse Choice and Jone's roles. (edited to add that I don't really want to reverse the roles. I want Jones to get more than 3rd down back touches. )Keep in mind that the 3 teams he played last season were the 3 best teams against the run. Steelers, Ravens and Giants and Choice had no help at runningback other than a very hurt Barber.
Exactly, why worry about what other teams will have to do if Dallas loses. Cause that is all it is. If Dallas wins at Washington and then beats Philly they win the division and could possibly get the #2 seed and a bye week. That is all we need to know and worry about. Really if Dallas does not win these last two games I really doubt they make the playoffs.
I'm not sure if you're saying Jones isn't a good inside runner, or if you're saying Jones would get hurt if he ran inside often. In either case, I think if you make an honest review of Jones games, you'll see neither are true.Reacher said:
Otherwise, we can at least agree that Choice and Jones need to see more time than they have so far.
i think Jones is getting about the right amount of touches. he can be explosive, but also gets dinged up. i'd like to see Choice get a few more. i wanna see all 3 backs healthy if we make the playoffs. imo, the Cowboys are at their best when they mix it up and spread the ball around.I'm not sure if you're saying Jones isn't a good inside runner, or if you're saying Jones would get hurt if he ran inside often. In either case, I think if you make an honest review of Jones games, you'll see neither are true.Reacher said:Otherwise, we can at least agree that Choice and Jones need to see more time than they have so far.
Thank you for clarifying the parrameters of your "I told you so."So you think Jones can handle a 10-15 touch load without getting hurt. Got it. You can call Choice overrated if you want but you can't back it up with any proof in the games that he has played. The Dallas running game is not working at an optimum level. This last week was ok but it wasn't consistent enough for me. I also think it is an incredibly silly thing to always throw the ball when Choice is in the game. Maybe they are setting something up for later in the season with this trend but all the guy has done when you have given him the ball is perform. Also he is also a powerful personality and would be a great leader in the locker room if they would just give him enough of a role to back it up.On Folk,I love the guy and appreciate everything he did for us his first 2 seasons. He helped us to wash out the ugly taste in our mouth from the inferior kicking we had the years previous. I hope that Jerry gave him a nice going out speech so that we can bring him back in the off season to compete for the job again after he gets some time off. I wouldn't worry too much about losing him however since missing 10 field goals is not much of a resume to get you work on a playoff team. No one wants a kicker in the playoffs who just clanked a gimme 26 yarder.Edited to add,Culdeus and Urinal Mint. Please go get a room.
I like this guy.
You're wrong. You also think Felix Jones walks on water. You even went as far as to say Felix is better then Chris Johnson. Barber isn't starter material. I so wish they would trade him. They should start Felix or choice imo. I would like to see Felix get a full load and see what he can do. I think the way they are using him now alerts the entire defense and allows them to key on him. This helps the passing game, and he's still averaging almost 10 yards a touch. I like Choice as the starter because he was a four year starter in college, and of the 3, he clearly has the best vision and patience. He the perfect combination of Barber and Felix.
