BTB: No Time For Panic in Dallas

[MichaelWinicki]

The Dallas Cowboys are battered and bruised. Miles Austin is out, as are Derrick Dockery and Orlando Scandrick. Tony Romo's ribs are being talked about so much he should change his last name to Roma. Dez Bryant head-faked a practice today, Felix Jones and Phil Costa are practicing but hardly 100%.

There is a lot that could cause massive concern. Issues abound as the team gets ready to face a suddenly resurgent Washington Redskins team that always is looking to put a beatdown on the Cowboys. But reading and listening to what is coming out of Valley Ranch, I don't see any sign of panic. I see a head coach quietly getting his team ready to play and win.

To me, this would be a time to feel a little panic, with my starting quarterback hurting and my top weapons so banged up. Apparently, Jason Garrett doesn't do panic.

http://www.bloggingtheboys.com/2011/9/23/2444731/dallas-cowboys-washington-redskins-injuries-no-time-for-panic#storyjump

[slomoxn]

One of the things I really like about this years coaching staff is they are not only making but expecting the youngsters to step up and fill in when needed. Years past this would not have happened and I believe it is part of the reason that it appears they are always drafting bad. The patriots and other perennial winners do this very thing. They rely on their youngsters and in the end they step up and produce. Giving them several things, good backups, future starters and future trade bait. This is how championship teams are built.

[jobberone]

One of the things I really like about this years coaching staff is they are not only making but expecting the youngsters to step up and fill in when needed. Years past this would not have happened and I believe it is part of the reason that it appears they are always drafting bad. The patriots and other perennial winners do this very thing. They rely on their youngsters and in the end they step up and produce. Giving them several things, good backups, future starters and future trade bait. This is how championship teams are built.

Good post. There is something in what you say. I will say they have drafted better lately and it shows. About time we hit on the OL, too.

[JakeCamp12]

What I like about this coaching staff is that everyone on the roster seems to be prepared and knows their assignments. In years past if the starter went down, you never knew if the backup even knew the plays. It is good to see this team fight through adversity and keep playing at a high level with many players that were not looked at as starters when the season began.