Game Day ***Cowboys vs Lions Post Game thread***

[Rayman70]

ESPN some how believes the Lions getting screwed was worse that the Cowboys getting screwed... The ref doesn't tell the Cowboys that 68 is eligible so the cowboys don't guard him, if they win on that play the Cowboys are the ones that would have gotten screwed by the refs.
Who is to say that if the ref reports it correctly, that 68 still catches the pass since he would for sure have been covered since the Cowboys would have know he was illegible?

Stop watching ESPN. I did 15 years ago. They have an agenda

 

[lsg13]

Sure wasn't asking him if he wanted to go to the strip club after the game

Yeah, SVP is acting like he heard what was said between the players and ref, who knows what 70 is saying as he runs up to the ref? If I'm the ref I'm expecting him to be telling me something since he is running at me as fast as he can... whe two other linemen are standing by me...

 

[Pessimist_cowboy]

Sewel is a beast he absolutely dominated Parsons. And the cowboys are extremely stubborn continually lining up parsons vs the opposing teams best OT. A smart DC would move him around.

 

[THEHEREAFTER]

If Goff hits that WR in stride the Cowboys lose. He threw a crap low pass and that's why the Cowboys won. I'm hopeful, but I don't have any expectations going forward.

Goff throws crap passes in case you haven't noticed. It was a highly pressurized moment. Detroit could have kicked the PAT and they failed.

 

[TheHerd]

Oh, I think a few of the game calls/no calls tonight will sure provide additional grist for the conspiracy theory/rigged discussions next week.

What is true is this. We’ve had similar calls, in fact the exact same call, go against us. But nothing was changed. Now that the confusion benefited Dallas, I can guarantee the league will change things up to be sure this ineligible thing is not confusing anymore.

 

[CowboysDrew]

Yes. His decisions led to some Detroit points left on the field tonight. A sure killer when you're in a 1 point loss.

Hey but he's a cool tough guy.

 

[gimmesix]

Sewel is a beast he absolutely dominated Parsons. And the cowboys are extremely stubborn continually lining up parsons vs the opposing teams best OT. A smart DC would move him around.

I thought we'd switch to bringing him up the middle some. Not sure why the plan was to keep matching Parsons up against their best lineman, but it did give Lawrence some matchups that he won.

 

[TheHerd]

Goff throws crap passes in case you haven't noticed. It was a highly pressurized moment. Detroit could have kicked the PAT and they failed.

Even a good pass on the third try would have worked. Though the receiver clearly picked/blocked the db.

 

[Rayman70]

Oh, I think a few of the game calls/no calls tonight will sure provide additional grist for the conspiracy theory/rigged discussions next week.

Wait... first, the refs called a decent game. Nothing glaring. The late foul on the lions was an easy call. The conspiracy is real with the refs.Sometimes a game is called legit and others are blatantly steered to achieve a desired outcome. Gotta have your head in the sand not to see it.

 

[TheHerd]

Exactly. The lions are a difficult out. Very hardcore defensive team . They can be beat in the air,which is what we did. That's why I have no issues with MM passing on the final drive. But the first down runs were kinda dumb.

That’s what I don’t get. We insisted on running up the middle the whole game, yet when we needed to bleed clock and burn their timeouts, we’re throwing deep? And why deep? We only needed a first down and game is over

 

[rambo2]

Stop watching ESPN. I did 15 years ago. They have an agenda

What is really funny is that the ref mentioned at the press conference that there was another penalty for illegal formation. Also, there was nothing stopping the Lions from kicking the extra point from the 7.

 

[buybuydandavis]

They have to draft the best LB or Left Tackle. No question. Tyron is welcome to stay but he needs to be a swing guy at this point in his career and come in when healthy. Steele is not going to get back I don't think. We may need two tackles. Center we can get in round 2/3 or FA, or keep Tyler which is probably what they'll do. They usually don't let their guys go.

Tyron ain't playing swing T any time soon. Maybe when he's 40 like Peters.

Move Tyler out to LT when we move on from Tyron. LT is just a more valuable position. Put our best option out there.

Not a fan of taking a LB in the 1st unless he's another edge rusher too. Base LBs just aren't worth that much unless they're true freaks, and such a guy isn't going to drop to us.

 

[TheSport78]

Mike McCarthy will be the main reason as to why the Cowboys will lose in the playoffs. His game management is inexcusable and has gotten worse as the season has progressed.

 

[Rayman70]

Just stop, Hutch is a good player

Exactly.they are paid too. We just beat a damn good team that was extremely talented and tough. Tells me we can win these type of games going forward.

 

[buybuydandavis]

That’s what I don’t get. We insisted on running up the middle the whole game, yet when we needed to bleed clock and burn their timeouts, we’re throwing deep? And why deep? We only needed a first down and game is over

Deep ball is just a lower percentage pass. Yeah, maybe pass, but a high percentage pass, not a low one. 30 yards gives us nothing more than 10 yards in that situation, but much less percentage success.

 

[buybuydandavis]

Mike McCarthy will be the main reason as to why the Cowboys will lose in the playoffs. His game management is inexcusable and has gotten worse as the season has progressed.

Garrett was worse.

 

[Gambit]

How many clock management gaffes by this buffet-busting buffoon are we going to ignore???

Sure, that seems like a rational reason to hate someone.

 

[Howboutdemcowboys31]

Who was it?

I was half watching my guess is Damone but he definitely said Rashaan Evans. Can't stand Clarke another ESPN personality paid to hate on Dallas

 

[EPL0c0]

He had 49 yards for a 3.1 avg. The running game is horrible and needs attention.

It needed attention long ago.

Pollard:
1st 3 games: 65carries 264yds
Next 6 games: 73carries 265yds

Pollard has 1 game over 100yds
Pollard has 2 games over 75yds

I've said it every week: the lack of a reliable run game will doom this team.

 

[TheHerd]

Deep ball is just a lower percentage pass. Yeah, maybe pass, but a high percentage pass, not a low one. 30 yards gives us nothing more than 10 yards in that situation, but much less percentage success.

Exactly. Stupid call, and Dak should just overrule the MM stupidity and pull the ball down. I’d actually have preferred a sack there.