Rough Road Ahead...

[CoCo]

after the bye...

@ Baltimore
@ Carolina
vs NYG
@ Atlanta
@ Philly

Really need to beat the Bears. It's tough to think about starting that stretch of 4 out of 5 on the road at 2-2 rather than 3-1.

I typically don't get too worked up about who's on the schedule, predicting the outcome etc in today's very unpredictable NFL. But that stretch after the bye has my attention.

The O-line has to get stabilized.

[Canadian BoyzFan]

Originally Posted by CoCo

after the bye...

@ Baltimore
@ Carolina
vs NYG
@ Atlanta
@ Philly

Really need to beat the Bears. It's tough to think about starting that stretch of 4 out of 5 on the road at 2-2 rather than 3-1.

I typically don't get too worked up about who's on the schedule, predicting the outcome etc in today's very unpredictable NFL. But that stretch after the bye has my attention.

The O-line has to get stabilized.

Agreed. I think it will decide in the end, whether we make the playoffs or not. The end of the year schedule is much more favorable.

[BIGDen]

Originally Posted by CoCo

after the bye...

@ Baltimore
@ Carolina
vs NYG
@ Atlanta
@ Philly

Really need to beat the Bears. It's tough to think about starting that stretch of 4 out of 5 on the road at 2-2 rather than 3-1.

I typically don't get too worked up about who's on the schedule, predicting the outcome etc in today's very unpredictable NFL. But that stretch after the bye has my attention.

The O-line has to get stabilized.

I totally agree. I think a 3-1 start is critical.

[tomsanders921]

Talk about a BRUTAL stretch. Good thing Carolina is not looking like most thought they would coming into the season.

We honestly have 4 legitimate title contenders in that 5 game span. You might take Philly out of consideration, but if they clean it up they will be very tough. But, that was said all last year too so it's looking like that's just who they are.

And coming into the year, many people agreed the Bears would challenge for the NFC north title with the packers.

Very tough road. Makes this bears game even more important. We don't want to enter that stretch at 2-2.

[WV Cowboy]

Originally Posted by CoCo

after the bye...

@ Baltimore
@ Carolina
vs NYG
@ Atlanta
@ Philly

Really need to beat the Bears. It's tough to think about starting that stretch of 4 out of 5 on the road at 2-2 rather than 3-1.

I typically don't get too worked up about who's on the schedule, predicting the outcome etc in today's very unpredictable NFL. But that stretch after the bye has my attention.

The O-line has to get stabilized.

Agreed, .. @ Baltimore and @ Atlanta will be brutal.

Romo may not make it out healthy.

[mldardy]

Originally Posted by BIGDen

I totally agree. I think a 3-1 start is critical.

This. The difference between this and 2-2 with what's ahead is extremely critical. We really need to take care of our homefield this season because the road games will be tough to win. Going undefeated or losing 1 game at home minimum will may be ok to get by. Going 7-1 and 4-4 or 3-5 on the road gets you into the playoffs.

[mldardy]

Originally Posted by WV Cowboy

Agreed, .. @ Baltimore and @ Atlanta will be brutal.

Romo may not make it out healthy.

I doubt it. Neither team's defense is all that. Baltimore's defense hasn't been the usual Baltimore defense and Atl has never had a particularly strong physical defense.

[WV Cowboy]

Originally Posted by mldardy

I doubt it. Neither team's defense is all that. Baltimore's defense hasn't been the usual Baltimore defense and Atl has never had a particularly strong physical defense.

Are they as good as Tampa Bay's?

Did you forget about our O-line?

[mldardy]

Originally Posted by WV Cowboy

Are they as good as Tampa Bay's?

Did you forget about our O-line?

Not from what I've seen. I've seen teams pass on Baltimore with ease so far.

I didn't forget about our o-line but you can say that about 80%-90% of other teams o-line and neither Baltimore or Atl has done much to exploit any of those teams o-lines. Baltimore is in the last half of the league in defense and Atlanta is ranked 13th.

[Zordon]

i think bmore is fools gold. i'm not ready to count out philly. giants should be hungry after what we did to them in the opener. i don't see us winning the atl game.

[WV Cowboy]

Originally Posted by mldardy

Not from what I've seen. I've seen teams pass on Baltimore with ease so far.

I didn't forget about our o-line but you can say that about 80%-90% of other teams o-line and neither Baltimore or Atl has done much to exploit any of those teams o-lines. Baltimore is in the last half of the league in defense and Atlanta is ranked 13th.

From what I've seen watching our O-line, I'm concerned for Romo every game.

I have seen Baltimore and Atlanta look good this season defensively.

I'm not making any predictions, .. I hope you are right.

[Risen Star]

And with the 15th pick in the 2013 NFL Draft the Dallas Cowboys select....

[bigdnlaca]

If they beat Chicago and win at least 2 of those 5 games, I think the Cowboys will be ok. Beating the Giants is key because the Cowboys need the tiebreaker.

[bigdnlaca]

Originally Posted by Zordon

i think bmore is fools gold. i'm not ready to count out philly. giants should be hungry after what we did to them in the opener. i don't see us winning the atl game.

I posted this and I said that I can see Cowboys winning this game for these reasons:

1. It's in a dome

2. The offense struggle against man coverage. (see Falcons when they played Packers 2nd half, Texans, and the Giants playoff game). The offense lookes good but all their games were against the AFC West and a lot of zone coverages were played. We will see how their offense is when they play Washington and Philly since they man up a lot.

[mldardy]

Originally Posted by WV Cowboy

From what I've seen watching our O-line, I'm concerned for Romo every game.

I have seen Baltimore and Atlanta look good this season defensively.

I'm not making any predictions, .. I hope you are right.

Baltimore, look good? They gave up over 300 yards passing to Brandon Weeden. BRANDON WEEDEN. And over 300 to Vick who has been horrible this season. I think you need to look again.

I'm not sold on Atlanta. They have never struck me as a fearful defensive unit.