A Fingertip And A Foot

[Apollo Creed]

If Dez's finger stays in bounds against the Giants and Bailey's kick doesn't hook left against Baltimore. Dallas would be 10-4, Giants would be eliminated from playoff contention and we would basically be a lock for the NFC east.

Truly is a game of inches.

So lets think about, is this team really that far away?

For a team missing countless starters, under these circumstances, they've done an incredible job.

I know hindsight is 20/20 but for a team that 'has the worst offensive lien in football' a 'GM that has no idea what he's doing' and a coach 'learning on the job.'

They are 13 inches away from being the best team in east and possibly playing for a first round bye right now.

So, are they really that far away - especially in today's league or parity, I like my teams chances just as good as anybodies in the NFC.

[Doomsday101]

Originally Posted by Apollo Creed

If Dez's finger stays in bounds against the Giants and Bailey's kick doesn't hook left against Baltimore. Dallas would be 10-4, Giants would be eliminated from playoff contention and we would basically be a lock for the NFC east.

Truly is a game of inches.

So lets think about, is this team really that far away?

For a team missing countless starters, under these circumstances, they've done an incredible job.

I know hindsight is 20/20 but for a team that 'has the worst offensive lien in football' a 'GM that has no idea what he's doing' and a coach 'learning on the job.'

They are 13 inches away from being the best team in east and possibly playing for a first round bye right now.

So, are they really that far away - especially in today's league or parity, I like my teams chances just as good as anybodies in the NFC.

My own view is Dallas has talent but is just learning about being a team. 53 individuals do not win, guys coming together laying it on the line for each other as a team can make a big difference.

[Future]

If Cinci doesn't drop all those balls we're 7-7.

You can play this game all day. The reality of it is that we're fortunate to hold our fate in our own hands and have a legitimate chance of making the playoffs. The talk about being on the brink is all well and good, but it's all for naught if they choke against NO this week.

[AsthmaField]

Originally Posted by Future

If Cinci doesn't drop all those balls we're 7-7.

You can play this game all day. The reality of it is that we're fortunate to hold our fate in our own hands and have a legitimate chance of making the playoffs. The talk about being on the brink is all well and good, but it's all for naught if they choke against NO this week.

If Dez's fingers stay inbounds, we know the outcome. Dallas wins.

If Bailey's kick goes through the upright against Baltimore, we know the outcome. Dallas wins.

If Cincy catches those passes, do we know the outcome? No. There would have still been a lot of plays and different variables.

[RXP]

Originally Posted by Apollo Creed

If Dez's finger stays in bounds against the Giants and Bailey's kick doesn't hook left against Baltimore. Dallas would be 10-4, Giants would be eliminated from playoff contention and we would basically be a lock for the NFC east.

Truly is a game of inches.

So lets think about, is this team really that far away?

For a team missing countless starters, under these circumstances, they've done an incredible job.

I know hindsight is 20/20 but for a team that 'has the worst offensive lien in football' a 'GM that has no idea what he's doing' and a coach 'learning on the job.'

They are 13 inches away from being the best team in east and possibly playing for a first round bye right now.

So, are they really that far away - especially in today's league or parity, I like my teams chances just as good as anybodies in the NFC.

It's a stretch to say that our chances are as good as anybodies. THe Cowboys do have major holes that teams like the Packers, 49ers and Falcons will exploiit. Namely the O-line and the middle of the defense, which has been decimated.

Given the circumstances, Garrett has done a terrific job keeping this team in contention given all the injuries. That can no longer be denied.

I'd love to see this team make the playoffs. Nobody thought it would be possible after starting 3-5. But at the end of the day, the Cowboys are still a productive off season away from truly contending.

[Future]

Originally Posted by AsthmaField

If Dez's fingers stay inbounds, we know the outcome. Dallas wins.

If Bailey's kick goes through the upright against Baltimore, we know the outcome. Dallas wins.

If Cincy catches those passes, do we know the outcome? No. There would have still been a lot of plays and different variables.

If Dez doesn't drop the 2 pointer, do we know that Baltimore doesn't take the kickoff, complete a pass, and kick a field goal to win? Do we know that the Giants wouldn't have scored?

Green catching that ball and scoring would have been just as effective as Dez catching the one against NYG. Have to call a spade a spade.

[newnationcb]

Originally Posted by Future

If Dez doesn't drop the 2 pointer, do we know that Baltimore doesn't take the kickoff, complete a pass, and kick a field goal to win? Do we know that the Giants wouldn't have scored?

Green catching that ball and scoring would have been just as effective as Dez catching the one against NYG. Have to call a spade a spade.

He's not talking about Witten dropping pass down the field against Seattle and not having a punt blocked.

He's talking about plays that happened at the end of the game. If he were playing the same game you are then he could come up with anything during any game as well and have us at 12-2 right now.

[RXP]

Every team in the league can come up with another 2-3 wins playing the "what if" game.

It's all pretty pointless.

[AsthmaField]

Originally Posted by Future

If Dez doesn't drop the 2 pointer, do we know that Baltimore doesn't take the kickoff, complete a pass, and kick a field goal to win? Do we know that the Giants wouldn't have scored?

Green catching that ball and scoring would have been just as effective as Dez catching the one against NYG. Have to call a spade a spade.

He was talking the fingertips against NY and the kick against the Ravens. Not 2 pointers, etc. Those plays would directly change L's into W's for us.

You are correct though that you can do this for any game... but that's like saying water is wet. Of course. Obvious.

[Future]

Originally Posted by newnationcb

He's not talking about Witten dropping pass down the field against Seattle and not having a punt blocked.

He's talking about plays that happened at the end of the game. If he were playing the same game you are then he could come up with anything during any game as well and have us at 12-2 right now.

Well I'm saying as long as there's one second left on the clock, you don't KNOW anything.

Every team can find wins by imagining that more breaks went their way.

[Heisenberg]

Originally Posted by Doomsday101

My own view is Dallas has talent but is just learning about being a team. 53 individuals do not win, guys coming together laying it on the line for each other as a team can make a big difference.

Agreed. I think we're learning how to win. Last year, it seemed like we went through so many late game growing pains, but this year, late game is when we step it up.

[CanadianCowboysFan]

Originally Posted by Future

If Dez doesn't drop the 2 pointer, do we know that Baltimore doesn't take the kickoff, complete a pass, and kick a field goal to win? Do we know that the Giants wouldn't have scored?

Green catching that ball and scoring would have been just as effective as Dez catching the one against NYG. Have to call a spade a spade.

yes we know the Giants wouldn't have scored given the TD was with six seconds left.

[Doomsday101]

Originally Posted by Heisenberg

Agreed. I think we're learning how to win. Last year, it seemed like we went through so many late game growing pains, but this year, late game is when we step it up.

I like hearing the team says that if we go into the 4th and are within 10 we know we can come back and win the game. Part of winning is believing and having the confidence that you can get the job done.

[gimmesix]

Originally Posted by Future

Green catching that ball and scoring would have been just as effective as Dez catching the one against NYG.

Not if they hadn't ruled Dwayne Harris down on his kickoff return when he wasn't.

Although Dallas has won enough close games to play what-if either way, it's still interesting to think how close the team has come to being 10-4, as the original poster said, a foot and a fingertip.

Again, it doesn't mean anything, it's just interesting for some of us to think about with this team.

[percyhoward]

Originally Posted by Apollo Creed

If Dez's finger stays in bounds against the Giants...

If that ends up being the only time Dez's finger makes a difference in the outcome of a game this season, I'll gladly take it.