The longer this week goes, the better I feel - Dallas Cowboys Forum

Cajuncowboy · 12-27-2012

There is something really strange about this week heading into the game.

On the outside looking in we are playing a team that has the next great hype in RG3. They are playing well at this point. The game is in their house and it is in cold bad weather. The field is crap. And no one, including some on this board is giving the Cowboys much of a chance to win the game.

I like it.

Each day that goes by my confidence grows. There isn't any one thing I can point to and say "Look at that! That's why we will win!" But there is something "in the air" so to speak.

I believe that for some reason we are just going to go up to DC and do something we haven't done all year. Dominate. I see Murray having a big game as will Dez and Romo.

I fear RG3 not one little bit.

My only concern is how do we handle Morris. If we can contain him, we got this.

Anyway, there is just something odd or different about this game.

jzcowboy · 12-28-2012

I'm with you

DuceizBak · 12-28-2012

This is why all of the players prefer playing in a domed stadium. There's no reason to not have a domed stadium in the 21rst century.
When I played football the only people who liked watching us play in the cold weather were people over 50.

It's also bad for the fans.
Stop being cheap and buy a dome. I'm not saying this because I believe Cowboys or etc are at an advantage. I really think it's stupid not to have a dome.

ufcrules1 · 12-28-2012

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Originally Posted by Cajuncowboy

I fear RG3 not one little bit.

You should, RG3 DOMINATED our team in Dallas. With that said, I like that we are the big under dog, not odds wise but just everyone thinks we are going to lose. I would rather go into the game that way and hope the Cowboys players are playing with a chip on their shoulders.

BTW are you going to the game? I hear we always win when you go.

Eric_Boyer · 12-28-2012

the one thing that does bode well is we had to play a unique offense coming off a short week last time around.

Now we get the benefit of seeing them previously, and having (almost) normal preparation time.

Future · 12-28-2012

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Originally Posted by Eric_Boyer

the one thing that does bode well is we had to play a unique offense coming off a short week last time around.

Now we get the benefit of seeing them previously, and having (almost) normal preparation time.

That's a good point...facing a tricky offense like that is even more difficult without a lot of time to prepare.

BUT, the mistakes the defense made in the first game were fundamentally wrong. Whether it was Ware crashing on a fake handoff and not holding the edge, McCray keeping his eyes in the backfield and not turning to run with a deep route on a playfake, or just poor tackling lanes, there were lots of things Dallas' D did wrong, particularly in that second quarter, that had very little to do with the Skins' offense.

mgcowboy · 12-28-2012

I am the opposite ... I was having a good feeling about this even while watching Saints game...but day by day I find my self nervous and now I am not feeling that confident really...

But few weeks ago I was thinking of this game and for some reason I had flashes of Victor Butler sacking RG3 multiple times....

Cajuncowboy · 12-28-2012

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Originally Posted by ufcrules1

You should, RG3 DOMINATED our team in Dallas. With that said, I like that we are the big under dog, not odds wise but just everyone thinks we are going to lose. I would rather go into the game that way and hope the Cowboys players are playing with a chip on their shoulders.

BTW are you going to the game? I hear we always win when you go.

Unfortunately I can't make it. I really struggled with it though. And yes, the Cowboys are 12-0 when I attend thier games.

K-Mart · 12-28-2012

The 1 thing that doesn't get talked about is how we outscored them 28-10 in the second half. Obviously that 2nd quarter got out of hand...but I feel like we were starting to figure RG3 out in the 2nd half but just ran out of time...

Eric_Boyer · 12-28-2012

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Originally Posted by K-Mart

The 1 thing that doesn't get talked about is how we outscored them 28-10 in the second half. Obviously that 2nd quarter got out of hand...but I feel like we were starting to figure RG3 out in the 2nd half but just ran out of time...

I imagine they would counter that they shifted strategy to chew up the clock

ufcrules1 · 12-28-2012

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Originally Posted by Eric_Boyer

I imagine they would counter that they shifted strategy to chew up the clock

That is because that is what they did.

DFWJC · 12-28-2012

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Originally Posted by ufcrules1

You should, RG3 DOMINATED our team in Dallas. With that said, I like that we are the big under dog, not odds wise but just everyone thinks we are going to lose. I would rather go into the game that way and hope the Cowboys players are playing with a chip on their shoulders.

BTW are you going to the game? I hear we always win when you go.

But didn't I just see that on the prediction thread you have the Redskins beating us by a larger margin that almost anyone else?

Not criticizing the prediction. If that is what you think, at least you're being honest. But it does sound like you think we are going to get stomped.

JonJon · 12-28-2012

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Originally Posted by Cajuncowboy

Unfortunately I can't make it. I really struggled with it though. And yes, the Cowboys are 12-0 when I attend thier games.

Write a letter to Jerry. I am sure he will lend you the private jet and get you luxury seats if it guarantees a Cowboys victory

JohnsKey19 · 12-28-2012

The Skins are playing good ball - no doubt. But if you watch the Thanksgiving Day game, the game was won and lost in essentially 4 huge plays all in the 2nd quarter. We committed two turnovers in our own territory leading to 2 Redskins scores and the Skins completed two long bombs for TDs. BOOM -- 28-3. Before everyone finished slicing their turkey, the game was over.

Obviously we cant win this type of playoff game turning the ball over. Secondly, i think you'll see Rob Ryan mix in a lot of 2 deep Safety schemes and VERY selectively drop an 8th man in the box to try to stop the run.

This will be a much different ballgame. I think you'll see several lead changes throughout. A big play or turnover in the 4th will determine the outcome.

newlander · 12-28-2012

some of you guys are just in DENIAL. It's kinda sad to witness. Unless Rat, Lee, Carter, Oscan, Coleman and Church are all better and playing at a high level by Sunday we are NOT winning this game. They'll put up 40 unless RG3 gets hurt. Can Romo and Co. put up more than 40? Highly doubt it: don't set yourselves up for such disappointment guys. It doesn't make you a better "fan" to be so clueless, it truly doesn't.