Troy Aikman on the Dalton hit

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glimmerman said:
This isn’t a team at this point. It’s a bunch of corporate men doing a job. Come in a collect a check. I would expect to see more fire and effort from rookies trying to make the team or a team. Number 66 went over to check on him but they watched the player that did it walk around and walk off.
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I agree there is a problem with that, I'm just saying I don't believe there was a conscious effort to not back up Dalton because the O-Line was mad at him. But even on that topic, every one of these O-Linemen is fighting for a role with the team. They aren't established veterans who are able to feel secure about their role, or even their job. As such, I don't buy into the idea that they are corporate men doing their job. These are guys who's paycheck is dependent on showing the coaches they are worthy of a role with the team.
 
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OmerV said:
I agree there is a problem with that, I'm just saying I don't believe there was a conscious effort to not back up Dalton because the O-Line was mad at him. But even on that topic, every one of these O-Linemen is fighting for a role with the team. They aren't established veterans who are able to feel secure about their role, or even their job. As such, I don't buy into the idea that they are corporate men doing their job. These are guys who's paycheck is dependent on showing the coaches they are worthy of a role with the team.
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I mean the players with contracts are company men. These rookies were probly scared they will lose there jobs cause the QB got murdered on there watch, even though he is the one that took off and ran. Was just surprised there wasn’t even a word said to him.
 
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AmariChill said:
I can understand the offensive line in a way. But Zeke? The WR’s (CeeDee gets a pass)? Where the hell where they? There should’ve been at least one person in Bostic’s face, or on the ground with Dalton to make sure he was alright.
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…..this finds a way to single out Zeke again....this is what's wrong with the team and base.....selective accountability.
 
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king987 said:
Yeah I did feel like it was a jump to OH MY GOD, WHY DIDN'T THEY START A FIGHT? Typical ESPN stuff. Would it have been amusing? Sure.

But if you watch the replay, players came to check on Dalton. Sure, they didn't react like when Dak got hurt. But news flash. He. Ain't. Dak. Sorry, just the truth.

Meanwhile, if they DID start a fight, some idiot on ESPN would be saying how much of a mess and out of control these players are. Just the way the media is.
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JayFord said:
Its quite simple

they more than likely don’t like Andy Dalton and when Dalton got in their faces on the sidelines they more than likely didnt care much for it

thats when coaching has to step in......idc if you like the man or not you stand up for the players wearing the same uniform or find work elsewhere
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That was my perception as well about the Oline. Didn't like the butt chewing and were in sulk mode.
But, the rest of the team? What does that really say?
Too many conclusions to draw, but I wonder if:
Dalton has either put everyone off,
Players didn't see the play clearly,
Everyone has just given up and don't have any pride.
All of the above.

Someone should have been in Bostic's face.
 

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Troy knows this is corp nonsense. Trying to keep a lid on things, but its pretty obvious the Cowboys are in a bad spot from that hit on Dalton.
 
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I like that Conner Williams is lumped in with the UFA rookies at ever other o-line position... yikes
 
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We have to forgive Aikman as he has experience with that sort of thing. Remember his 11 sack game? The 11th sack, the Eagle DL picked him up and body slammed him into the turf and ended his season. No other Cowboys were to come to his aid and 2 offensive lineman later said they weren't even at the game that day.
 
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