DMN Moore: With a disastrous 0-3 start averted, are Cowboys who we thought they were?

[WoodysGirl]

:58 PM CDT on Tuesday, September 28, 2010
COLUMN By DAVID MOORE / The Dallas Morning News
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Peace has been restored in the kingdom.

Calls to stone the kicker have subsided. Plans to place the head of the offensive coordinator on a stick and parade it down the streets of Valley Ranch have been put on hold until further notice.

A win over a quality Houston team on the road has muted the insanity that would have ensued if the Cowboys had opened the season with three consecutive loses. At 1-2 with time to reflect on what it all means, the prospects don't look as bleak.

Here is what we thought we knew about the Cowboys heading into the season.

Here is what has actually unfolded as the team hits its bye week.

Perception: The Cowboys are one of the top teams in the NFC.

Reality: Probably so.

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[EGG]

nice read,,, I think the reality with Felix is that the running game is only going to get about 40% of the play calls (at best) and he's only going to get a small percentage of those with Marion getting the lion's share because Marion is a better pass blocker. Felix will get the lion's share only after he matches Barber's ability to pass block and the defenses cannot key on the run when he is in the game.