This blog post will be dedicated to the top 10 reasons why I believe that the Dallas Cowboys are the best NFL franchise in history. Very important... I’m not talking most successful franchise ever. Clearly that honor would go to the Green Bay Packers or the New York Giants, who were in the league for nearly 4 decades bofore the Cowboys arrived on the scene.
I’m talking about the all-around “best franchise” this includes intangibles reaching past wins and losses, like fan appeal, entertainment value, celebrity status, media coverage, sex appeal, economic success, as well as on the field accomplishments and success. Alright...here we go!
10. The Dallas Cowboys are the only team in the NFL to boast 2 of the top 10 all time winningest coaches. Bill Parcels is 9th all time with 570 wins and the great Tom Ladry is 3rd all time with 603 wins. This feat is even more impressive when you consider that Landry was the head coach for the first 29 years and the franchise has only had 7 head coaches in its history.
9. Quarterbacks Roger Staubach, Troy Aikman and Tony Romo(yes even with his young/short career) are 3 of the most well-known/respected QBs of all time. Aikman and Staubach are already in the Hall of Fame and I would guess that Romo will also make it there someday.
8. The franchise became a member of the NFL in 1960 and only 6 years later in 1966, the Cowboys began an NFL-record streak of 20 consecutive winning seasons. That streak included 18 years in the playoffs, 13 divisional championships, five trips to the Super Bowl and victories in Super Bowls VI and XII.
7. The Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders are more recognizable than some NFL teams. The franchise was a step ahead of any other with the image-enhancing promotions of the cheerleading squad. They have their own highly rated TV show, and attract crowds of thousands at autograph signing sessions.
6. "Texas Stadiuim has a whole in its roof so God can watch his favorite team."--D.D. Lewis, former Cowboys Linebacker.
5. Hall of Famer and former Cowboy, Troy Aikman is the winningest quarterback of any decade with 90 wins in a 10-year span, coming in the 1990s.
4. Cowboy Emmitt Smith is the all time leading rusher in the NFL, and arguable owns the most successful profesional season for any athlete, in any sport, ever. In 1993 he won the league's rushing title, league MVP honors, a Super Bowl ring, and was the Super Bowl MVP. No player has ever equaled this feat.
3. The Dallas Cowboys are tied with only the New York Giants for most appearences in the post season, with 29. The immpressive part of this record, the Giants started racking up post-season appearences 30 years before the Cowboys even entered the league.
2. The media scurtiny placed on players and coaches of the Dallas Cowboys by local and national media outlets are unparrelled by any other franchise. The national meida is literally obsessed with this team. Virtually unknown players become household names by playing or coaching in Dallas.
1. Forbes magazine listed the Dallas Cowboys as the most valuable team in the NFL at $1.62 Billion. This total also makes the Cowboys the most valuable professional sports team in any league, in the entire world.
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Sunday, October 26, 2008
Game Time Blog
How lucky am I that I get to watch the Cowboys game for homework…love it! And it’s televised, surprisingly because it's two teams in the South region. But hey I'm not complaining.
B. Johnson playing against his old team, won a super bowl with TB 6 seasons ago.
Dallas did’t get a first down until the last play of the first quarter. Went 3 and out every possession. Joey Galloway having a good game. Dallas has gotten lucky on a couple long passes called back by penalties.
Picking the game up in the 2nd Quarter. Joey Galloway- 20 yard catch, wide open in the secondary. Then a few plays later Garcia runs right up the middle, 3 big plays open in the middle of the field.
Witten's just left the game with an injury…apparently some bruised ribs. Jeez let's hope that doesn't come back to haunt us.
Defense comes up big to stop them on 3rd and 4…TB misses 51 yd field goal. Could be a turning point here.
Good to see Roy Williams get his first TD catch. Hopefully now he feels like he can contribute and gets a little more comfortable out there.
2nd half kick off now. Fumble recovered by Bobby Carpenter and Dallas offense will get the ball first in the second half. Got to a quick 3rd and 3 though. Just when you get something good going, the offense gets in a rut because the QB can’t do anything.
Seems like everytime I look up it’s third down. Come out of a big turnover with no points. Only positive is that you kept Bucs off of the field.
10:22 in 3rd: defense coming up big… but gives up 3rd and inches. Seems like defense gets big plays on first and second down but not on 3rd. Finally get to a 3rd and 11 after a sack by (interior lineman)
Next possession now.
T.O. catch…two Barber carriers…but can’t keep up the pace cause B. Johnson can’t complete routine passes and hit a receiver accurately in stride. Have to think that he can make that throw, but the timing just isn’t there yet.
Get a field goal out of it…but had every opportunity to keep the drive alive. Need to give yourself a better chance to score a TD by making routine plays. Mike Jenkings needs to wrap up! We know you can put a big hit on , you did it in the 2nd quarter. You got the ooos and the ahhhhs then, so now make the play! Could have gotten your D off of the field but the reciever ran through the hit for a first down.
Bad news…Henry out with a quad injury.
Next play 34 yard pass to Smith the TE, secondary is definitely exposed. Garcia went to same side of the field as new player Alan Ball, in for Henry.
Defense stops Bucs again in the red zone. Forces a 41 yarder. Good. 13-9 Cowboys.
Good job of not giving up a TD, but one or two big plays given up on each drive and TB has maybe one field goal instead of 3.
Witten still on sidelines…not been back in the game yet.
Barber with a gain of 14 on first play of drive. Squirts through two defenders…great running today. He just always knows when to make a move and when to put his head down and run.
First possession of the 4th Quarter now. Johnson brought down from behind, didn’t even see the Lineman coming behind him.
Dallas forced to punt. Commentator just said, that Dallas hasn’t had a pass over 10 yards yet today. That means that those DBs are just hanging out back there and are probably sneaking up on a play every once and a while. At least need to attempt something to keep them honest.
13 minutes remaining, ball back to TB. Big third and 10 now…Garcia has tons of time but no one open down the field. Throws incomplete downt he middle of the field. Clyaton was wide open, just not a good throw but still the secondary contained the receivers for at least 7 or 8 seconds.
Dallas gets the ball back with 12:22 remaining. First long throw by Johnsonall day, a perfect pass to T.O. but broken up. Maybe they should open the play book up a little big for him? Great throw. Dallas forced to punt again though.
Going for it on 4th and inches now…Barber ran for it and got it. That was a big decision for Phillips, needed that bad! Needed to keep that clock moving and keep possession. Johnson dropped for sack 2 plays later. And can’t convert on 3rd and long. Negating that 4th and inches conversion. But took about a minute off of the clock, great teams are able to close the game out and get that last FG. Dallas couldn't keep the ball.
TB goes for it with 2:30 remaining…4th and 1…got it. They keep the drive moving at mid field and have all their time outs remaining…dallas D needs a big stop here. TB moving the ball at will.
:50- Dallas D hasn’t allowed a TD yet, and can’t do so here. Get it to a 4th and 4…HUGE HERE. Garcia converts on a little dunk to Helliard.
:34 not feeling too confident here. TB hasn’t been able to come up with a TD yet, but now their in 4 down territory and that extra play is a huge advantage.
Commericial break now. Good, need to get my blood pressure down.
Dallas gets Bus to another 4th down now(3rd 4th down ), playing good defense just need to close the door here.
5 yards to go here...Incomplete Pass…game over!!! Players celebrate by taking off their helmets…That makes me angry. Good discussion topic for my next post. Dallas players lack discipline.
B. Johnson playing against his old team, won a super bowl with TB 6 seasons ago.
Dallas did’t get a first down until the last play of the first quarter. Went 3 and out every possession. Joey Galloway having a good game. Dallas has gotten lucky on a couple long passes called back by penalties.
Picking the game up in the 2nd Quarter. Joey Galloway- 20 yard catch, wide open in the secondary. Then a few plays later Garcia runs right up the middle, 3 big plays open in the middle of the field.
Witten's just left the game with an injury…apparently some bruised ribs. Jeez let's hope that doesn't come back to haunt us.
Defense comes up big to stop them on 3rd and 4…TB misses 51 yd field goal. Could be a turning point here.
Good to see Roy Williams get his first TD catch. Hopefully now he feels like he can contribute and gets a little more comfortable out there.
2nd half kick off now. Fumble recovered by Bobby Carpenter and Dallas offense will get the ball first in the second half. Got to a quick 3rd and 3 though. Just when you get something good going, the offense gets in a rut because the QB can’t do anything.
Seems like everytime I look up it’s third down. Come out of a big turnover with no points. Only positive is that you kept Bucs off of the field.
10:22 in 3rd: defense coming up big… but gives up 3rd and inches. Seems like defense gets big plays on first and second down but not on 3rd. Finally get to a 3rd and 11 after a sack by (interior lineman)
Next possession now.
T.O. catch…two Barber carriers…but can’t keep up the pace cause B. Johnson can’t complete routine passes and hit a receiver accurately in stride. Have to think that he can make that throw, but the timing just isn’t there yet.
Get a field goal out of it…but had every opportunity to keep the drive alive. Need to give yourself a better chance to score a TD by making routine plays. Mike Jenkings needs to wrap up! We know you can put a big hit on , you did it in the 2nd quarter. You got the ooos and the ahhhhs then, so now make the play! Could have gotten your D off of the field but the reciever ran through the hit for a first down.
Bad news…Henry out with a quad injury.
Next play 34 yard pass to Smith the TE, secondary is definitely exposed. Garcia went to same side of the field as new player Alan Ball, in for Henry.
Defense stops Bucs again in the red zone. Forces a 41 yarder. Good. 13-9 Cowboys.
Good job of not giving up a TD, but one or two big plays given up on each drive and TB has maybe one field goal instead of 3.
Witten still on sidelines…not been back in the game yet.
Barber with a gain of 14 on first play of drive. Squirts through two defenders…great running today. He just always knows when to make a move and when to put his head down and run.
First possession of the 4th Quarter now. Johnson brought down from behind, didn’t even see the Lineman coming behind him.
Dallas forced to punt. Commentator just said, that Dallas hasn’t had a pass over 10 yards yet today. That means that those DBs are just hanging out back there and are probably sneaking up on a play every once and a while. At least need to attempt something to keep them honest.
13 minutes remaining, ball back to TB. Big third and 10 now…Garcia has tons of time but no one open down the field. Throws incomplete downt he middle of the field. Clyaton was wide open, just not a good throw but still the secondary contained the receivers for at least 7 or 8 seconds.
Dallas gets the ball back with 12:22 remaining. First long throw by Johnsonall day, a perfect pass to T.O. but broken up. Maybe they should open the play book up a little big for him? Great throw. Dallas forced to punt again though.
Going for it on 4th and inches now…Barber ran for it and got it. That was a big decision for Phillips, needed that bad! Needed to keep that clock moving and keep possession. Johnson dropped for sack 2 plays later. And can’t convert on 3rd and long. Negating that 4th and inches conversion. But took about a minute off of the clock, great teams are able to close the game out and get that last FG. Dallas couldn't keep the ball.
TB goes for it with 2:30 remaining…4th and 1…got it. They keep the drive moving at mid field and have all their time outs remaining…dallas D needs a big stop here. TB moving the ball at will.
:50- Dallas D hasn’t allowed a TD yet, and can’t do so here. Get it to a 4th and 4…HUGE HERE. Garcia converts on a little dunk to Helliard.
:34 not feeling too confident here. TB hasn’t been able to come up with a TD yet, but now their in 4 down territory and that extra play is a huge advantage.
Commericial break now. Good, need to get my blood pressure down.
Dallas gets Bus to another 4th down now(3rd 4th down ), playing good defense just need to close the door here.
5 yards to go here...Incomplete Pass…game over!!! Players celebrate by taking off their helmets…That makes me angry. Good discussion topic for my next post. Dallas players lack discipline.
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Light a Fire Under Wade's Ass!
We all know who wears the pants in the relationship between Jerry Jones and Wade Phillips, and rightfully so. Jerry Jones owns the franchise. But Wade Phillips needs to OWN his team!
I am not asking him to take responsibility for what has happened over the past few weeks. He's done that. He's put responsibility for the Cowboys struggles in his hands alone. But let's be realistic, the coaches are not the only ones to blame for losing two games in a row. The players have looked uninspired and undetermined on the field.
But of course the players aren't going to see it this way. Their head coach is babying them and taking responsibility for their woes. Here's my advice to Wade Philips.
1. GET MAD: I'm not asking you to go Lou Pinella on your team, but damnit show some negative emotion on the sidelines when your team isn't playing well enough! There's a difference between bringing them down with negativity and giving them a spark.
2. OWN YOUR PRESS CONFERENCES: You sound as exciting as a bag of cement in your post game interviews. Were you predicted to win the Super Bowl? Yes! Is your team a huge dissapointment? Yes! Start acting like you care!
3. OWN YOUR LOCKERROOM: Clearly I have never been in a Dallas Cowyboys locker room, but your players are starting to chew on each other on the sidelines and i can only imagine that the same in true in the locker room. A talented roster can translate into arrogance in the locker room. I sure hope Phillips is keeping this in check.
Here's the bottom line. I am not asking Wade Phillips to change who he is. But he needs to start acting like cares...a little bit! Something has to change, and it has to be more than altering Friday night dinners by 15 minutes.
I am not asking him to take responsibility for what has happened over the past few weeks. He's done that. He's put responsibility for the Cowboys struggles in his hands alone. But let's be realistic, the coaches are not the only ones to blame for losing two games in a row. The players have looked uninspired and undetermined on the field.
But of course the players aren't going to see it this way. Their head coach is babying them and taking responsibility for their woes. Here's my advice to Wade Philips.
1. GET MAD: I'm not asking you to go Lou Pinella on your team, but damnit show some negative emotion on the sidelines when your team isn't playing well enough! There's a difference between bringing them down with negativity and giving them a spark.
2. OWN YOUR PRESS CONFERENCES: You sound as exciting as a bag of cement in your post game interviews. Were you predicted to win the Super Bowl? Yes! Is your team a huge dissapointment? Yes! Start acting like you care!
3. OWN YOUR LOCKERROOM: Clearly I have never been in a Dallas Cowyboys locker room, but your players are starting to chew on each other on the sidelines and i can only imagine that the same in true in the locker room. A talented roster can translate into arrogance in the locker room. I sure hope Phillips is keeping this in check.
Here's the bottom line. I am not asking Wade Phillips to change who he is. But he needs to start acting like cares...a little bit! Something has to change, and it has to be more than altering Friday night dinners by 15 minutes.
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
I Still Don't Get It
I am utterly overwhelmed by the amount of possible blog topics for this post. The Dallas Cowboys are unraveling at a mind boggling pace. I hate to say I told you so, but I haven't been shy about my lack of confidence in this team.
I haven't always been able to put my finger on exactly what was missing, but something about their team chemistry and lack of aggression made me question them. Even now, when their weaknesses have been exposed, I can't really explain what it is.
But there is one thing that I can explain. Marion Barber is the ounce of glimmering hope that these team has for a comeback, and I don't understand why I am the only one who sees this. Wade Philips and Jason Garrett don't get it. If they did, then the Cowboy's rushing statistics wouldn't be what they are.
Take a look at some of Barber's stats from Sunday.
*averaged 5.6 yds/carry
*Barber only had 18 carries--7 coming on the first drive of the game resulting in a TD
*45 of 100 total yards coming on first drive--why did they stop trying to rush the ball?!
* only 22 total team carries
* 2 tackles (now that's the stat that really tells the story!)
Even worse, take a look at B. Johnson's passing stats. Shocking when you consider that Dallas should have been limiting his pass attempts.
*17/34 pass attempts
*3 interceptions
*1 fumble
Anytime your QB is responsible for 4 turnover, you know your having problems. Why not take some pressure off of him, by giving Barber the ball a few more times.
And it's not just rushing the ball. Marion Barber can get involved in the offense in more ways than just having the ball handed off to him. He has proven that he can catch the ball, yet in Sunday's game against the Rams he only had 1 reception. That one reception went for 13 yards. Throw a few more screen plays in there each game and see how the field opens up for the receivers.
I am not saying that Marion Barber is the answer to Jerry Jones current nightmare. But why not capitalize one of the only positives in this situation.
I haven't always been able to put my finger on exactly what was missing, but something about their team chemistry and lack of aggression made me question them. Even now, when their weaknesses have been exposed, I can't really explain what it is.
But there is one thing that I can explain. Marion Barber is the ounce of glimmering hope that these team has for a comeback, and I don't understand why I am the only one who sees this. Wade Philips and Jason Garrett don't get it. If they did, then the Cowboy's rushing statistics wouldn't be what they are.
Take a look at some of Barber's stats from Sunday.
*averaged 5.6 yds/carry
*Barber only had 18 carries--7 coming on the first drive of the game resulting in a TD
*45 of 100 total yards coming on first drive--why did they stop trying to rush the ball?!
* only 22 total team carries
* 2 tackles (now that's the stat that really tells the story!)
Even worse, take a look at B. Johnson's passing stats. Shocking when you consider that Dallas should have been limiting his pass attempts.
*17/34 pass attempts
*3 interceptions
*1 fumble
Anytime your QB is responsible for 4 turnover, you know your having problems. Why not take some pressure off of him, by giving Barber the ball a few more times.
And it's not just rushing the ball. Marion Barber can get involved in the offense in more ways than just having the ball handed off to him. He has proven that he can catch the ball, yet in Sunday's game against the Rams he only had 1 reception. That one reception went for 13 yards. Throw a few more screen plays in there each game and see how the field opens up for the receivers.
I am not saying that Marion Barber is the answer to Jerry Jones current nightmare. But why not capitalize one of the only positives in this situation.
Monday, October 13, 2008
Williams Trade Rumors
One of Jerry Jone's main off season goals was to aquire a quality wide reciever to compliment T.O. and force opposing defenses to take some of the attention off him. In one of Jones' rare aquision failures, he was unable to sign one. With Dallas surprisingly struggling offense and the NFL trade deadline approaching, there has been plenty of rumors circulating.
Yes Roy Williams name has been thrown out there, but i am still trying to figure out why. Williams is a very talented reciever but he has yet to impress me in the NFL. Through week 6, he is yet to have a 100 yard game and is yet to have a touchdown reception. That caliber of a player is already present in AustinMiles and Patrick Crayton.
While it can't hurt to add another reciever to the roster, I don't think that Williams is the answer to our Cowboy prayers. That is what Jerry Jones is looking for, and I don't think he'll settle for anything less. Williams stays put.
Yes Roy Williams name has been thrown out there, but i am still trying to figure out why. Williams is a very talented reciever but he has yet to impress me in the NFL. Through week 6, he is yet to have a 100 yard game and is yet to have a touchdown reception. That caliber of a player is already present in AustinMiles and Patrick Crayton.
While it can't hurt to add another reciever to the roster, I don't think that Williams is the answer to our Cowboy prayers. That is what Jerry Jones is looking for, and I don't think he'll settle for anything less. Williams stays put.
Breaking News: Romo Out
This just in...Tony Romo will be out for the next 4 weeks with a broken pinky finger. Obviously this is absolutely disturbing for me.
Skip and Jamelle on ESPN's First Take, just got done saying that they both think that this isn't that bad for the Cowboys becuase hopefully it will force them to run the ball a little bit more. Something they have gotten away from during these passed couple of games, and has hurt them considerably.
While I agree that Jones and Barber should be getting more carries, the reason that they are so successful when they get the ball is because of the passing threat that Romo offers with Witten and Owens. I'm not sure convinced that back up Brad Johnson can off that same threat.
I like the leadeship he will bring to this seemingly confused offensive huddle, but let's not kid ourselves. Tony Romo is the face of the Dallas Cowboys and the only QB that has been able to get T.O. off of the crazy train. I am a little afraid of what this will do the Dallas locker room.
If opponents are able to key in on the rush then I suspect them to have similar outcomes as the previous few games when they haven't run the ball successfully. If that pressure comes, I hope that Brad Johnson will be able to handle it. I am not doubting him yet, but I am a little cautious.
Skip and Jamelle on ESPN's First Take, just got done saying that they both think that this isn't that bad for the Cowboys becuase hopefully it will force them to run the ball a little bit more. Something they have gotten away from during these passed couple of games, and has hurt them considerably.
While I agree that Jones and Barber should be getting more carries, the reason that they are so successful when they get the ball is because of the passing threat that Romo offers with Witten and Owens. I'm not sure convinced that back up Brad Johnson can off that same threat.
I like the leadeship he will bring to this seemingly confused offensive huddle, but let's not kid ourselves. Tony Romo is the face of the Dallas Cowboys and the only QB that has been able to get T.O. off of the crazy train. I am a little afraid of what this will do the Dallas locker room.
If opponents are able to key in on the rush then I suspect them to have similar outcomes as the previous few games when they haven't run the ball successfully. If that pressure comes, I hope that Brad Johnson will be able to handle it. I am not doubting him yet, but I am a little cautious.
What A Mess!
I am embarrased this morning to have so little to write about. I am going to have to do some research on the game and analyze some stats in order to get a better picture of what happened on Sunday, thanks to FOX for giving me the Packers game.
But until then, here is my reaction from what I did witness in the final two minutes. I watched the end of the Bears game on TV and it got be really pumped for the Dallas game. All throughout the fourth quarter the commentators teased viewers with anticiaption for the Cowboys road game.
There I was, on the couch, in my Romo jersey, laptop in hand...WHAT?! Packers vs. Seahawks!!! I was lividddddd! Don't get me wrong I completely understand why we got the Packers game, probably a few more cheese heads in Iowa City than Cowboys fans. None the less, I was heartbroken.
So...I took a nap, and awoke to watch the final two minutes of the worst Cowboys performance I have witnessed in recent history. The defense went three and out to give the Dallas the ball back and the opportunity make a legitimate quest for the win, or at worst a tie.
They fumbled around, wasted some time, and completed a last effort pass to Jason Witten to set up a long field goal. A 5 yard penalty made the kick makable, then Arizona attemped to ice the kicker with a time-out just as the kick was blocked. Nick Folk had a second chance and the kick saled throught he uprights, sending the game into overtime. Two times in the past minute of play, Arizona had given Dallas the game on a silver platter.
Sorry hold on a sec... I am a little bit distracted by some breaking news that's just come in on ESPN about Tony Romo. I'm Going to start a new post about that...be back to finish this one in a few.
Well, well, well, that changes things quite a bit. My mind is racing right now, but let's go ahead and finish with my reactions from the end of Sunday's game.
As everyone knows, Dallas won the toss giving them the ball in a sudden death over-time. They failed to convert on offense, the kick was blocked, touchdown scored by the Cardinal special teams, game Arizona.
I'm not exactly sure where to start. It was horrible. They couldn't do anything! They didn't look like themselves, or a team picked to go to the super-bowl. Dallas has some things to figure out, espcially now with Romo out. Jeeeeez, what a mess!
But until then, here is my reaction from what I did witness in the final two minutes. I watched the end of the Bears game on TV and it got be really pumped for the Dallas game. All throughout the fourth quarter the commentators teased viewers with anticiaption for the Cowboys road game.
There I was, on the couch, in my Romo jersey, laptop in hand...WHAT?! Packers vs. Seahawks!!! I was lividddddd! Don't get me wrong I completely understand why we got the Packers game, probably a few more cheese heads in Iowa City than Cowboys fans. None the less, I was heartbroken.
So...I took a nap, and awoke to watch the final two minutes of the worst Cowboys performance I have witnessed in recent history. The defense went three and out to give the Dallas the ball back and the opportunity make a legitimate quest for the win, or at worst a tie.
They fumbled around, wasted some time, and completed a last effort pass to Jason Witten to set up a long field goal. A 5 yard penalty made the kick makable, then Arizona attemped to ice the kicker with a time-out just as the kick was blocked. Nick Folk had a second chance and the kick saled throught he uprights, sending the game into overtime. Two times in the past minute of play, Arizona had given Dallas the game on a silver platter.
Sorry hold on a sec... I am a little bit distracted by some breaking news that's just come in on ESPN about Tony Romo. I'm Going to start a new post about that...be back to finish this one in a few.
Well, well, well, that changes things quite a bit. My mind is racing right now, but let's go ahead and finish with my reactions from the end of Sunday's game.
As everyone knows, Dallas won the toss giving them the ball in a sudden death over-time. They failed to convert on offense, the kick was blocked, touchdown scored by the Cardinal special teams, game Arizona.
I'm not exactly sure where to start. It was horrible. They couldn't do anything! They didn't look like themselves, or a team picked to go to the super-bowl. Dallas has some things to figure out, espcially now with Romo out. Jeeeeez, what a mess!
Friday, October 10, 2008
Star That: Shut Down the Run
It's time for the first edition of my new weekly feature, "Star That." Here is the main thing that I think the Cowboys need to do to be succesfsul on Sunday against the Arizona Cardinals.
* Shut down the run: With a depleted secondary, Dallas is going to be a little bit exposed went it comes to defending the pass down the field. But if the defense can shut down Edjerrin James in the first half it will be easier to lock in on Warner's intentions down the field.
The Cowboys will be able to take a few men out of the box and run more nickel and dime packages in the second half, because with WRs like Larry Fitzgerald and Anquan Bolden on the roster we know that Arizona is dedicated to the pass no matter what.
For Dallas to be successful they are going to need to be able to throw soem extra guys on the field to help out in that secondary, but if James has a decent day than the Dallas Defensive Tackles are going to have to stay on the field.
But Bolden is injured as well as all three of the Arizona Tight Ends. And James, is only averaging 3.6 yds/game. Advantage Dallas.
* Shut down the run: With a depleted secondary, Dallas is going to be a little bit exposed went it comes to defending the pass down the field. But if the defense can shut down Edjerrin James in the first half it will be easier to lock in on Warner's intentions down the field.
The Cowboys will be able to take a few men out of the box and run more nickel and dime packages in the second half, because with WRs like Larry Fitzgerald and Anquan Bolden on the roster we know that Arizona is dedicated to the pass no matter what.
For Dallas to be successful they are going to need to be able to throw soem extra guys on the field to help out in that secondary, but if James has a decent day than the Dallas Defensive Tackles are going to have to stay on the field.
But Bolden is injured as well as all three of the Arizona Tight Ends. And James, is only averaging 3.6 yds/game. Advantage Dallas.
New Weekly Feature: "Star That!"
Alrighty, so it has come to my attention that the "best and worst" section that I had previously suggested would become a weekly feature, has not worked out. I'm not really sure what I was thinking here, and the first one was horrible.
I am changing my weekly feature to a pregame analysis called "Star That!" in which I will give you a few keys things that the Cowboys will need to do to secure the win for the week. Week 7 pairs the Boys with the Cardinals. Expect a premier of my new feature sometime today. Hopefully this new idea will give me a little more to work with than Romo's latest boo boo.
I am changing my weekly feature to a pregame analysis called "Star That!" in which I will give you a few keys things that the Cowboys will need to do to secure the win for the week. Week 7 pairs the Boys with the Cardinals. Expect a premier of my new feature sometime today. Hopefully this new idea will give me a little more to work with than Romo's latest boo boo.
Thursday, October 9, 2008
Oh Pacman, why do you torture me?
Ok, I just wanted to give my reaction to the Adam Jones incidnet currently in the news. I have not commented on anything yet, because I wanted to wait and see what Jerry Jones would do. About 22 minutes ago, Jones announced that Adam Jones would not recieve any punnishment for the altercation involving him and one of his personal security officers at a Dallas hotel.
Clearly owner, Jones is going to underplay this situation in an attempt to help it blow over and protect his own reputation. While I do not know the details of the incident, I would assume that Jerry Jones does. And I will put my trust in his disciplanry decisions. I don't think that he would have decided on this outcome if there was more to the story, espically knowing that Goodell would do his own prodding. And will he ever!
Furthermore, I don't beleive that this was anything that should require further investigation by league offices or Roger Godell. There was no police report filed, not injuries sustained, and no witnessed to say that anything else happened.
While, I do agree that Adam Jones should be on one of the shortest leashed in all of the NFL, you have to understand that he is under an intense amount of pressure and scrutiny here, i.e. the personal security detail hired to keep tabs on him at all times. He is practically sleeping, eating, and crapping with someone watching him. If he were stepping out of line for something valid then I think we would hear about it.
Let Jerry Jones handle his boys when they do something he doesn't like. I am ashamed to be taking a quote from Tank Johnson, but, "Sometimes you don't have to go to the principals office, you can hadle it in the classroom."
Clearly owner, Jones is going to underplay this situation in an attempt to help it blow over and protect his own reputation. While I do not know the details of the incident, I would assume that Jerry Jones does. And I will put my trust in his disciplanry decisions. I don't think that he would have decided on this outcome if there was more to the story, espically knowing that Goodell would do his own prodding. And will he ever!
Furthermore, I don't beleive that this was anything that should require further investigation by league offices or Roger Godell. There was no police report filed, not injuries sustained, and no witnessed to say that anything else happened.
While, I do agree that Adam Jones should be on one of the shortest leashed in all of the NFL, you have to understand that he is under an intense amount of pressure and scrutiny here, i.e. the personal security detail hired to keep tabs on him at all times. He is practically sleeping, eating, and crapping with someone watching him. If he were stepping out of line for something valid then I think we would hear about it.
Let Jerry Jones handle his boys when they do something he doesn't like. I am ashamed to be taking a quote from Tank Johnson, but, "Sometimes you don't have to go to the principals office, you can hadle it in the classroom."
Sunday, October 5, 2008
I Dare Him to Go Near the Star
Cinncinati Bengal's loud mouth wide receiver Chad "Ocho Cinco" Johnson has spent the week trash talking the Dallas Cowboys, their fans, and the ever-powerful NFL TV analysts. Even after he all but begged Jerry Jones to pick him up in the off season. This week he promised to kiss the Cowboys's star when he scored a touchdown, as a sign of respect.
The display might come sooner rather than later if Ocho Cinco threat's become reality thanks to a beat up Cowboy secondary. Terrence Newman will sit out with a groin injury and Roy Williams will continue watching the game from the sidelines thanks to a nagging foot injury.
The absence of the two wouldn't normally have such an impact, but Ocho Cinco is threatening to return to his old antics, and an inexperienced secondary might not be able to handle him quite as easily.
I am not saying that I think the Cowboys will fall to the Bengals. In fact, I believe just the opposite. Marion Barber and Felix Jones will get their carries opening the field up for Witten and Owens. I simply can't stand the thought of Ocho Cinco gallivanting around Dallas Stadium running his mouth.
I think my biggest fear is that T.O. will see Ocho Cinco and get jealous of the spot light, igniting T.O.'s on the field outbursts. Something that the Cowboys have been able avoid so far this season.
At the end of the day, the Cowboys will be celebrating a win and Ocho Cinco will be begging Jerry Jones for a look. But if he dare's to disrespect the Star, even in an attempt to show respect, he can dismiss the idea of ever being worthy of wearing the Blue and Silver for Jerry Jones.
The display might come sooner rather than later if Ocho Cinco threat's become reality thanks to a beat up Cowboy secondary. Terrence Newman will sit out with a groin injury and Roy Williams will continue watching the game from the sidelines thanks to a nagging foot injury.
The absence of the two wouldn't normally have such an impact, but Ocho Cinco is threatening to return to his old antics, and an inexperienced secondary might not be able to handle him quite as easily.
I am not saying that I think the Cowboys will fall to the Bengals. In fact, I believe just the opposite. Marion Barber and Felix Jones will get their carries opening the field up for Witten and Owens. I simply can't stand the thought of Ocho Cinco gallivanting around Dallas Stadium running his mouth.
I think my biggest fear is that T.O. will see Ocho Cinco and get jealous of the spot light, igniting T.O.'s on the field outbursts. Something that the Cowboys have been able avoid so far this season.
At the end of the day, the Cowboys will be celebrating a win and Ocho Cinco will be begging Jerry Jones for a look. But if he dare's to disrespect the Star, even in an attempt to show respect, he can dismiss the idea of ever being worthy of wearing the Blue and Silver for Jerry Jones.
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