How bout the O-line tonight

[Doomsday101]

I was really proud of this unit, Rivera in the lineup looked like night and day as Dallas was able to run both right and left of Center something we could not do at all last season and you can see the results of their work just looking at the running game tonight and the numbers these backs put up. Pass blocking was great and the guys were picking up the blitz nicely. Granted this is pre-season but this had to be a big confidence boost for this unit heading into the reg season

[Woods]

Dooms, how did Petitti look?

[Doomsday101]

Dooms, how did Petitti look?

Had 1 offside called on him but for the most part I thought he looked pretty darn good. We have to remember he is a rookie but overall tonight I felt he did a pretty decent job

[Qwickdraw]

How did Rivera look?
I could only listen and missed the beginning of the game.

[mullet]

the first team line was going against jacksonville's second D.
but, it was nice to see them doing well regardless.

[Woods]

Had 1 offside called on him but for the most part I thought he looked pretty darn good. We have to remember he is a rookie but overall tonight I felt he did a pretty decent job

Thanks.

Good to hear he's continuing to make progress.

Looks like he may start versus SD.

[Dallas]

How did Rivera look?
I could only listen and missed the beginning of the game.

From the radio they said both he and Rob were doing great. Most of the runs were going right side for big holes and nice yardage.

[Cbz40]

Rob with Rivera playing next to him will open some holes.....they did tonight.

Peterman also had a good game tonight

[Doomsday101]

How did Rivera look?
I could only listen and missed the beginning of the game.

I think Rivera is a big differance maker on the O-line, Dallas could finally run to that side of the line and these were some big holes being blown open by the line. Both Jones and A-Train were past LB before the 1st defender made contact on several runs.

[Dallas]

I hate to remind folks of this but it was the 2nd team D playing against our 1st team O tonight. I dont know why by Jack Del kept out his starters on D for the game I heard.

Still some great yards.

[DallasEast]

One player who wasn't very happy with Petitti's performance tonight was Tucker. Rob has the position sewed up tight.

[Cbz40]

One player who wasn't very happy with Petitti's performance tonight was Tucker. Rob has the position sewed up tight.


It is amazing what this kid has accomplished this preseason.

[Dallas]

It is amazing what this kid has accomplished this preseason.


You should be in bed father time. :bow:

[LaTunaNostra]

At what point did Dre come in and how did he do?

[Cbz40]

You should be in bed father time. :bow:

I know.......but I'm fired up. :D

[Dallas]

At what point did Dre come in and how did he do?

Drew? Barb your hipness throws me. I cant keep up.

[DallasEast]

It is amazing what this kid has accomplished this preseason.Yep, I can't wait to see how well he blocks against Kearse and Strahan. If he can slow those guys up long enough to give Bledsoe time, we will have found the last piece of the OL, imo. (Gurode and Johnson are interchangeable at center).

[LaTunaNostra]

Drew? Barb your hipness throws me. I cant keep up.
LOL AnDRE Gurode?

[Doomsday101]

At what point did Dre come in and how did he do?

I believe he came in 2nd qrt all in all each lineman looked pretty decent tonight the O-line in general had their act together though out the ball game. It looked as if some guys busted thier ars to make the team.

[Cbz40]

Yep, I can't wait to see how well he blocks against Kearse and Strahan. If he can slow those guys up long enough to give Bledsoe time, we will have found the last piece of the OL, imo. (Gurode and Johnson are interchangeable at center).


I can't either DE.....With Rivera along side him as mentor I bet he holds his own. Rob's footwork gets better every week.

[LaTunaNostra]

I believe he came in 2nd qrt all in all each lineman looked pretty decent tonight the O-line in general had their act together though out the ball game. It looked as if some guys busted thier ars to make the team.
Great, Dooms.

Here's one 'battle' that I could care less who "wins". Or who starts.

Dre is a winner just by playing center better than he played guard, and Al wins because the competition prolly pushed him.

[Dallas]

LOL AnDRE Gurode?

Its just my whiteness. Im sorry. :D

I dont think he played tonight. From what I heard they played Al all game long. I might be mistaken but I think they did. I know he was playing well into the 3rd.

[Doomsday101]

Great, Dooms.

Here's one 'battle' that I could care less who "wins". Or who starts.

Dre is a winner just by playing center better than he played guard, and Al wins because the competition prolly pushed him.

I think it could go either way to tell you the truth but at this point it does not matter to me because I know either way we have a good starting center and good depth behind him. Good luck to both guys

[Big Country]

Yep, I can't wait to see how well he blocks against Kearse and Strahan. If he can slow those guys up long enough to give Bledsoe time, we will have found the last piece of the OL, imo. (Gurode and Johnson are interchangeable at center).

He's gonna have help with TE Campbell beside him helping to tie up Strahan, Berry, and Kearse in passing situations... he's gonna need it until he finds a regular season groove... I'm not too worried about his run blocking though... ;)

[CactusCowboy]

Please remember, we were doing this against there 2nd string D.

[Zaxor]

so our starting O-line can beat their 2nd stringers on defense...

I can't begin to tell you how thrilled I am...

from nfl.com under recap

The Cowboys (3-1) jumped ahead 10-0 with Drew Bledsoe (http://www.nfl.com/players/playerpage/1041), Jones and the rest of the first-string offense having their way with Jacksonville's second-team defense.

[lzppjb]

better than sucking vs. their 2nd team D

[Dallas]

so our starting O-line can beat their 2nd stringers on defense...

I can't begin to tell you how thrilled I am...

from nfl.com under recap

The Cowboys (3-1) jumped ahead 10-0 with Drew Bledsoe (http://www.nfl.com/players/playerpage/1041), Jones and the rest of the first-string offense having their way with Jacksonville's second-team defense.

So what should we have done? Not played? Come on. I swear people. Either come on w/ the team or just get out of the way. Constantly finding something to moan about is freakin OLD already. :rolleyes:

[Zaxor]

So what should we have done? Not played? Come on. I swear people. Either come on w/ the team or just get out of the way. Constantly finding something to moan about is freakin OLD already. :rolleyes:

huh?:huh:.... why shouldn't they play

let see what else was there... oh yeah you wish to form a circle jerk :jerk:because our starters beat their backups

sorry I am not as easily impressed

constantly being impressed by nothing is getting old already:rolleyes:

[silverbear]

From the radio they said both he and Rob were doing great. Most of the runs were going right side for big holes and nice yardage.

40 carries for 216 yards tells me all I need to know, and one sack allowed speaks to good pass blocking as well...

Yeah, I know that the Jags were playin' it cautious, but we're talkin' about total domination of the line of scrimmage here...

[Dallas]

huh?:huh:.... why shouldn't they play

let see what else was there... oh yeah you wish to form a circle jerk :jerk:because our starters beat their backups

sorry I am not as easily impressed

constantly being impressed by nothing is getting old already:rolleyes:

If its so old. Why stick around? There are other bandwagons my friend.

Seriously tho. Folks are excited. I just think people coming in and stating pure obvious is meaningless. So what it was 2nd stringers. It was fun watching it. It was fun talking about it. We all had a great time in the "Official Game Thread". Maybe you should pop in and post in it. You might catch something. Some fun maybe. ;)

Dont you ever have any freakin fun? Sour grapes all the time? :(

[silverbear]

I know.......but I'm fired up. :D

Just chug some Geritol and party on, cbz...

[Cbz40]

Just chug some Geritol and party on, cbz...

I am.......but in isn't Geritol...silverbear :D

[Dallas]

I am.......but in isn't Geritol...silverbear :D

MOONSHINE!!! I knew it!!

Its Jed Clampet yall !!!! :bow:

[Zaxor]

If its so old. Why stick around? There are other bandwagons my friend.

Seriously tho. Folks are excited. I just think people coming in and stating pure obvious is meaningless. So what it was 2nd stringers. It was fun watching it. It was fun talking about it. We all had a great time in the "Official Game Thread". Maybe you should pop in and post in it. You might catch something. Some fun maybe. ;)

Dont you ever have any freakin fun? Sour grapes all the time? :(

I am not getting on your bandwagon friend so don't wait for me...

I have been serious and I see no need to be excited about an oline that beat up on scrubs...do you really find that impressive?

when they can do it to the best teams in the league than it is time to get excited....


as far as fun... have at it... I can have fun convincing myself and others that illusions are reality but in the end it was an illusion.

Every start of the season 90% and upward of the fans think his/her team is not gonna lose opening day...

[Dallas4ever]

Got to be excited about the O-line play tonight. We need this kind of confidence going into next week.

[Tristan]

I've been impressed with Petitti's blocking the last couple of weeks, it's obvious he is progressing quickly. Right Tackle is one position that rookies can do well at, Shane Olivea last year, and Jordan Gross the year before are a couple good examples. One thing that I find encouraging is that Petitti made that transition from highschool to college right away, and actually dominated Dwight Freeny during his freshman year. Hopefully that is a sign that he is one of those guys that can make a quick adjustment to the next level, Lord knows he has the physical goods to match up with anyone.

[dougonthebench]

Overall I think the O-line has improved week to week.There is still room for improvement.