A critical, but largely unnoticed play yesterday

[erod]

A quietly important play was made yesterday that is indicative of this team's mentality this year.

After Romo's interception, Lance Dunbar raced over and tackled the Texans DB at the eight-yard line. That was incredibly important because last year, I swear the guy would have made it to the 50 or beyond.

The defense held, forcing a punt, and Dwayne Harris returned the ball down inside the 30.

So the result of the interception after the exchange was about 10 yards of field position.

It's those kind of plays that win games every bit as much as Romo's spin move or Dez' immaculate catch.

Good on you, Dunbar.

 

[MissouriCowboy]

A quietly important play was made yesterday that is indicative of this team's mentality this year.

After Romo's interception, Lance Dunbar raced over and tackled the Texans DB at the eight-yard line. That was incredibly important because last year, I swear the guy would have made it to the 50 or beyond.

The defense held, forcing a punt, and Dwayne Harris returned the ball down inside the 30.

So the result of the interception after the exchange was about 10 yards of field position.

It's those kind of plays that win games every bit as much as Romo's spin move or Dez' immaculate catch.

Good on you, Dunbar.

Great point. I rewound that and see what you meant.

 

[Risen Star]

This is why we protected him in the preseason.

 

[xwalker]

A quietly important play was made yesterday that is indicative of this team's mentality this year.

After Romo's interception, Lance Dunbar raced over and tackled the Texans DB at the eight-yard line. That was incredibly important because last year, I swear the guy would have made it to the 50 or beyond.

The defense held, forcing a punt, and Dwayne Harris returned the ball down inside the 30.

So the result of the interception after the exchange was about 10 yards of field position.

It's those kind of plays that win games every bit as much as Romo's spin move or Dez' immaculate catch.

Good on you, Dunbar.

Yes, it was a really good play by Dunbar. He reacted instantly to go make that tackle.

I've heard they're moving him to defense now.

 

[Idgit]

It was a good tackle. Add it to the hit he took over the middle converting in the Saints game, and he's playing well in the limited snaps he's gotten so far.

 

[Risen Star]

I don't think it's about him playing well. He's just playing hard.

For all the detractors of this head coach, you can not say his players don't give effort.

 

[conner01]

that was a big play. another negative big play was the williams drop at the goal line. could have easily been 7, we had some drops yesterday that was important in keeping the game close, not to mention the turn overs.

 

[MissouriCowboy]

JG seems to be making adjustments this year.

 

[erod]

that was a big play. another negative big play was the williams drop at the goal line. could have easily been 7, we had some drops yesterday that was important in keeping the game close, not to mention the turn overs.

Williams catches everything against his body. Concerns me. Even the touchdown.

 

[jazzcat22]

Many mistakes, not just the drops, fumbles and such. Noticed a lot of menatal mistakes too. Need to get those cleaned up.

 

[CF74]

Dunbar needs more reps, specifically a few passes out in space...

 

[TwoDeep3]

I don't think it's about him playing well. He's just playing hard.

For all the detractors of this head coach, you can not say his players don't give effort.

And yet, this is the same head coach that has, in the past, gotten a ho-hum effort out of teams with talent. So is it Garrett or the OC's? My way of thinking is the guys running the different squads are making most of this physical, great effprt football;l happening.

 

[JohnsKey19]

I was shocked by the quick tackle since it seems opposing teams always have long returns on all of our turnovers.

 

[DallasCowpoke]

Lance Dunbar is the greatest 2-way player, since Larry Allen.

 

[Future]

There are lots of those little plays popping up this year.

It's the difference between 2014 and basically the past decade.

 

[Hook'em#11]

Worse screw up by Romo yesterday was the friggin delay of game. Seriously? Know where the hell you are at or call a TO.... Only complaint I had about Romo yesterday. And, THAT was a huge gaff.

 

[xpistofer]

Williams catches everything against his body. Concerns me. Even the touchdown.

So did Michael Irvin. He actually coaches young receivers to do the same (especially over the middle) in order to avoid "popups," like the kind that plagued the Cowboys a couple of years ago. I actually like that about him, as long as he doesn't leave is feet all the time to do it...

 

[MWH1967]

Lance Dunbar is the greatest 2-way player, since Larry Allen.

yep...

 

[erod]

And yet, this is the same head coach that has, in the past, gotten a ho-hum effort out of teams with talent. So is it Garrett or the OC's? My way of thinking is the guys running the different squads are making most of this physical, great effprt football;l happening.

That's just incorrect. This team has played hard for Garrett since the day he took over. Not well always, but hard every time.

 

[jazzcat22]

yep...

The play that made Madden fall in love with Allen....