Dallas Cowboys Discussion

[dezsucks (Bob)]

Originally Posted by Modano

And Gronkowski was injured!

And Welker dropped a pass he never drops. And Rodgers over/under threw balls he never does. And ... rather be lucky than good.

Worst point differential for a SB/Championship winner in the NFL's entire History dating back to the 20s.

It was truly an Act of God.

[D-Unit]

Originally Posted by dezsucks (Bob)

Unlikely, but good to see you did not notice.

Good to see that you've already made up your mind that the Cowboys won't be able to run anything that requires them to run straight this season.

[dezsucks (Bob)]

Originally Posted by D-Unit

Good to see that you've already made up your mind that the Cowboys won't be able to run anything that requires them to run straight this season.

I did not say that. I said they ran much better with zone blocking schemes in Game 1. In that same game, they could not push lineman or get to the second level to create holes for Murray.

[bigbluedefense]

I think there's a good chance that Ware can break Reggie White's sack record. Especially with how much more the league passes now.

Ware is gonna go down as one of the greatest pass rushers of all time. LT, White, Jones, Smith and maybe Ware might join that top 5 by the end of his career.

He'll go down as the best OLB since LT by the end of his career for sure. There's no doubt he's better than Derrick Thomas.

[D-Unit]

Originally Posted by dezsucks (Bob)

I did not say that. I said they ran much better with zone blocking schemes in Game 1. In that same game, they could not push lineman or get to the second level to create holes for Murray.

Which zone blocking schemes? I honestly wasn't acutely aware to what they were running. I have the game taped though. Could check it out. I'm not to sure what Callahan's OL preference is.

[Witten4HOF]

Originally Posted by D-Unit

Which zone blocking schemes? I honestly wasn't acutely aware to what they were running. I have the game taped though. Could check it out. I'm not to sure what Callahan's OL preference is.

Callahan is well versed in both zone and man blocking. If I remember right he ran a lot of zone in Oakland and Man in NY. It would be really hard running a lot of zone blocking considering the lineman haven't worked with eachother that much.

[HEISMANHERSCHEL]

I had not given my take on the game yet, so I would like to weigh in.

I thought Romo was just about perfect. I can not believe there are still people that don't like him.

CB's appear to be as advertised.

I was the biggest Felix supporter on here. From when he got drafted, till now. But someone mentioned that he is only still here because he was a 1st round pick. I have to agree. I was disappointed. However, I do agree with D-unit in that if he does not start getting touches, Demarco will go down. Felix has to produce something.

I was wrong about Carter. When he was drafted, I hated it. I never did find all the big plays he supposedly made in college. Well, he balled out last night. So I admit I was wrong about him, too.

I still say the O line is bad. I wanted Decastro. After last night, I really have no ground to stand on. The CBs looked great, so I guess I was wrong that we should have taken Decastro.

However, I still wonder if Romo and Demarco can do this all year. Week in and week out with a bad line? That is a lot to ask of them. I feel like their performance last night is a testament to how good Romo and Demarco are. Not how good the line is.

Marty B cracked me up! I don't hate him like some do, but it was nice to see him drop a pass for someone else.

Ratliff being gone did not make as much a difference as I thought it would.

So all in all, I was wrong about several things. I will take responsibility for all of those that said Claiborne and Carter were bad picks. And those that said Felix was a good pick.

I guess all that matters is we beat the superbowl champs on their terf. Not a bad start to the season. Really, it is all one can ask for.

[dezsucks (Bob)]

Interesting POV, makes sense.

http://espn.go.com/blog/nfceast

[dezsucks (Bob)]

Originally Posted by Witten4HOF

Callahan is well versed in both zone and man blocking. If I remember right he ran a lot of zone in Oakland and Man in NY. It would be really hard running a lot of zone blocking considering the lineman haven't worked with eachother that much.

Well take a look, it seemed most of the big runs (second half) had the OL simply moving horizontally blocking the guy right in front of them and DeMarco simply cutting to the hole. First half, not so much.

Another thing, I don't remember them pulling a lineman once during the game. Not saying they did not, just I don't remember seeing it.

[Witten4HOF]

Side note RG3 is killing it . That is all

[M.O.T.H.]

Originally Posted by Witten4HOF

Side not RG3 is killing it . That is all

:( I'm such a big fan. Cant stand it.

[D-Unit]

Yeah, kid is legitimate. Gonna be a tough decade and a half with him leading the Redskins.

[dezsucks (Bob)]

Love me Mike Vick. SMH.

Him and Weeden need some extra reps. Sheesh.

[M.O.T.H.]

If we lose to Seattle...I'm gonna be pissed. They're not that bad, but that is a game I fully expect us to roll in. Dial it up Rob, confuse the **** out of the rook.

edit...

You know, our schedule has the potential makings of a brutal one. I dont think we have a problem with Seattle...but then we look at Chicago, @Baltimore, @Carolina, NYG, @Atlanta, @Philly...before a gimme against Cleveland. That def. looks pretty rough after week one.

[dezsucks (Bob)]

Originally Posted by M.O.T.H.

If we lose to Seattle...I'm gonna be pissed. They're not that bad, but that is a game I fully expect us to roll in. Dial it up Rob, confuse the **** out of the rook.

edit...

You know, our schedule has the potential makings of a brutal one. I dont think we have a problem with Seattle...but then we look at Chicago, @Baltimore, @Carolina, NYG, @Atlanta, @Philly...before a gimme against Cleveland. That def. looks pretty rough after week one.

Good news this year is 5 of last 8 at home I think.

[LonghornsLegend]

Yea I hate that I'm a RGIII fan but always have been, I fully expect the Skins to hand it to us at least 1 game this year, rook or not. Browns dropped the ball there, they were in prime position to get him out of our division but now we are stuck with that for the next 12 years.


In looking way ahead, I'm excited we play ATL this year. Would love to see our CB's matched up with Julio & Roddy, and how Matt Ryan fares. Probably the most anticipated game on our schedule for me personally.

[leroyisgod]

Onto the Seahawks. Those of you that watched their game, what did you see?

[Macarthur]

Originally Posted by leroyisgod

Onto the Seahawks. Those of you that watched their game, what did you see?

Wilson is dangerous running around making plays. However, they have a real hard time moving the ball consistently. They have very little playmaking ability at WR.

Their defense looked decent, but Skelton was brutal. Romo should tear them apart.

[D-Unit]

I didn't see the Seattle game. :(

[LonghornsLegend]

I have vivid memories of us playing the Cardinals last year in a game that we should have blown them away but won. I expect this to be another close one, until this team shows me that they are able to wipe out teams who are clearly inferior and not let them hang around.


I have a hard time seeing them win quite honestly, but I think it'll be close in the 4th quarter.

[D-Unit]

Originally Posted by LonghornsLegend

I have vivid memories of us playing the Cardinals last year in a game that we should have blown them away but won. I expect this to be another close one, until this team shows me that they are able to wipe out teams who are clearly inferior and not let them hang around.


I have a hard time seeing them win quite honestly, but I think it'll be close in the 4th quarter.

This isn't the same Cowboys team. We will KILL Seattle.

I see us going 7-0 before I think we face a tough challenge.

[LonghornsLegend]

Originally Posted by D-Unit

This isn't the same Cowboys team. We will KILL Seattle.

I see us going 7-0 before I think we face a tough challenge.

Lol. I see the first week has you fired up! 3-0 is attainable, that wouldn't be too tough, but this team isn't touching any 7-0 lol. In fact I see a slip-up somewhere in that 3-0 projection, you know being the NFL weird things happen and we'll lose a game we have no business losing somewhere this year.

[Macarthur]

Originally Posted by D-Unit

This isn't the same Cowboys team. We will KILL Seattle.

I see us going 7-0 before I think we face a tough challenge.

I gotta say, if this team plays anything like they did last week, we should win easily. The WRs Seattle has should not give our CBs trouble at all. Lynch can be a beast, but I think Lee and Carter can win that battle. I think it's critical to try and keep the QB in the pocket and make his reads. If he starts running around and making things happen, it could get dicey.

As for their defense, it's solid, but if our defense does its job, Seattle's defense should be on the field a long time. I think Romo eventually finds holes.

[leroyisgod]

Originally Posted by D-Unit

This isn't the same Cowboys team. We will KILL Seattle.

I see us going 7-0 before I think we face a tough challenge.

I dunno, week 4 in Baltimore is going to be a challenge.

[LonghornsLegend]

Originally Posted by leroyisgod

I dunno, week 4 in Baltimore is going to be a challenge.

We play Chicago that week, not sure where at though.