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by Linda Cox

Could there be an extreme makeover in the works at the house of the blue star?

Dare we hope the powers that be at Valley Ranch recognize that players have families and represent living breathing organisms?

Players are not just an”x” or “o” on the depth chart.

How will the players adjust to a player’s coach?

Can an unproven Offensive Coordinator working with an undrafted quarterback be the formula for success?

Who’d have thought that before training camp July 2007 there’d be a vacation trip to Vegas in the works for the coaching staff, the front office personnel and the owner/General Manager?

Boy, oh boy, I can’t wait for the new season.

A commitment to excellence is evident in all things done by the Dallas Cowboys, whether on the gridiron, reaching out to the community or in their charitable efforts. Three things come to mind when examining the success of the Dallas Cowboys organization - preparation, persistence and performance.

The mini-camps in May and June are preparation for training camp in July in San Antonio. I scoured the sports section to see what OTA stood for; it is Organized Team Activities. While these OTA’s are not mandatory, you can miss one if you have an excuse. This to me sounds a little like missing a study session when you were in school if your momma writes a note. Persistence is the repetition of plays run; performance is the culmination of the mini-camps, OTA and training camp.

Tony Romo has been studying film, working out and honing his skills in preparation for the 2007-2008 season. Terrell Owens is doing what he does as wide receiver, making plays, catching passes and powering past the defense. Some players are happy with new assignments; some want their agents to meet with the owner/General Manager for restructuring of their contract.

Marco Rivera was cut due to his physical condition. By all accounts, his leadership in the locker room will be missed.

Coach Phillips is a player’s coach, which is a good thing. Jason Garrett is Offensive Coordinator and appears to be giving his players a voice in what plays are called.

As fans of America’s team, we’ve come to expect winning seasons, the impossible made possible through the long bomb, the explosive run, or the yards after catch. The standard is set for excellence that breeds a sense of entitlement for fans.

Do we appreciate the athleticism, the mental toughness and commitment to winning that is evident?

The owner/General Manager, Jerry Jones, is committed to winning, of that I am sure. He is a proud man and has accomplished much in the business arena, caused the NFL to sit up and take notice of his ideas and is active in community affairs. I’m convinced every decision he has made in relation to the Dallas Cowboys however painful personally has been because he believed it would help them win.

Pre-season games can be likened to a dress rehearsal for a symphony orchestra. Everyone gets to play, has an assignment and puts in practice what they’ve learned. The coach, like the symphony conductor can instruct, initiate and inspire. When the coin is tossed or the first note played, he must trust his players to give their all, plus some to get the desired results.

The first regular season game is played at Texas Stadium against the New York Giants, September 9, 2007. It’s a fresh start, a new season, a chance to add to the Dallas Cowboys mystique once more. Two young guns are going against one another, Tony Romo for ‘Da Boys and Eli Manning for the Giants.

For Wade Phillips, the new sheriff in town I wish you all the best. You’ve been entrusted with the legacy; put your stamp on America’s Team. To Jason Garrett, I say “welcome home, Buddy!” For Terrell, make your quarterback shine, catch all the passes that come your way and run over all the defensive linemen.

For sports fans a flawlessly executed game plan is magical. Whether you are in the suites, in the seats behind the end zone or in the recliner in your den, show your appreciation. Stand up and holler.

The heritage of the Dallas Cowboys cast a long shadow. The Ring of Honor at Texas Stadium is a visual reminder of a storied past, but I believe the best days are ahead for the Dallas Cowboys. Their owner/General Manager is a visionary who loves to win, when the chips are down he goes after those who can make it happen. This is evidenced by tapping Roger Staubach to lead the Super Bowl Committee that won the Super Bowl bid for 2011.

Build on the past, enjoy the present and look to the future. The Dallas Cowboys are America’s Team. Other teams who’ve won Super Bowls in the past were hot for a time but our Cowboys, remain America’s team. The mystique of the Dallas Cowboys has captivated fans around the globe. Sportswriter, Skip Bayless once explained the hole in the roof at Texas stadium by saying it was put there so God could watch His team.

Vince Lombardi used to start practices by returning to the basics. “Gentlemen, this is a football.” We’ve got a player’s coach, a former backup quarterback to Troy Aikman as Offensive Coordinator and an owner/General Manager who is committed to bringing the dynasty of a winning football club to the 21st century. We’ve got an unbeatable combination plus the Dallas Cowboy mystique. It seems like we have the fundamental components for a triumphant season. So, I for one plan to sit back fasten my seat belt and enjoy the ride.

We can sum it up in two ways. Da’ Boys are back! Or for the skeptic and naysayer, are Da’ Boys back? I for one pick the former. They’re back!
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Jeez..can I get some of that Kool Aid?

Now..back to the facts.

- A terrible 2007 draft that produced almost no help for DB, NT, WR, or LB.
- A 24th ranked 2006 pass defense. Henry and Glenn are terrible corners.
- NO depth at NT. Can Ferg carry the load...again?
- Can Ellis come back? Sure hope so. Spencer is a DE trying to play OLB. BTW, didn't we draft Carp last year..in the 1st?

- Bill is gone and we hired Wade. He's 0-3 lifetime in the playoffs. Hasn't been a HC in years. Is this Campo Redux?
- Garrett is our rook OC, but he's replacing Sparano. Sparano is now AHC, but had the 5th ranked Offense in the NFL last season. Go figure.
- Our DC is also a rook. Anyone know his name?
- Wade is our HC, but he was hired to "fix the defense". The major problem with the D in 2006 was the pass D. What do we do in the draft? 2 corners in the 7th and sign a safety named Hamlin to a 1 year deal.
- We need depth at WR. If Glenn or TO get hurt? ....So we draft Stanbach, who hasn't played WR since his Freshman year in College. BTW, he's a QB.
- Our 3rd WR was a FA. We sign him to a 1 yr deal. Good bye in 2008.
 

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eduncan22;1526923 said:
Jeez..can I get some of that Kool Aid?

Now..back to the facts.

- A terrible 2007 draft that produced almost no help for DB, NT, WR, or LB.
- A 24th ranked 2006 pass defense. Henry and Glenn are terrible corners.
- NO depth at NT. Can Ferg carry the load...again?
- Can Ellis come back? Sure hope so. Spencer is a DE trying to play OLB. BTW, didn't we draft Carp last year..in the 1st?

- Bill is gone and we hired Wade. He's 0-3 lifetime in the playoffs. Hasn't been a HC in years. Is this Campo Redux?
- Garrett is our rook OC, but he's replacing Sparano. Sparano is now AHC, but had the 5th ranked Offense in the NFL last season. Go figure.
- Our DC is also a rook. Anyone know his name?
- Wade is our HC, but he was hired to "fix the defense". The major problem with the D in 2006 was the pass D. What do we do in the draft? 2 corners in the 7th and sign a safety named Hamlin to a 1 year deal.
- We need depth at WR. If Glenn or TO get hurt? ....So we draft Stanbach, who hasn't played WR since his Freshman year in College. BTW, he's a QB.
- Our 3rd WR was a FA. We sign him to a 1 yr deal. Good bye in 2008.


Feel better?
 

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Gryphon;1526811 said:
by Linda Cox

For Terrell, make your quarterback shine, catch all the passes that come your way and run over all the defensive linemen.

Where on this team does T.O. play? Im sorry im confused Linda, go home do some reading watch a football game and come back later with something appropriate.
 

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Both the article and the first response are pretty much WORTHLESS.
 

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eduncan22;1526923 said:
Jeez..can I get some of that Kool Aid?

Now..back to the facts.

- A terrible 2007 draft that produced almost no help for DB, NT, WR, or LB.

LB? I realize Your God, Eisen, didn't get the memo.....but Spencer is a DE in a 4-3 and is being converted to a 3-4 OLB. In case you were wondering, we have some players on the roster who've had success in doing that. Perhaps you remember Demarcus Ware? He was a 4-3 DE in college at Troy. He now starts at OLB. Perhaps you remember one Akin Ayodele. He was a 4-3 DE at Purdue. He is now a starting ILB.

Outside of the Dallas Cowboys..... Perhaps you remember one Shaun Phillips. He was a 4-3 DE at Purdue. He is now a starting OLB for San Diego. Perhaps you remember a Roosevelt Colvin. He was a starting DE in a 4-3 at Purdue. He is now a starting OLB for the Patriots. Joey Porter? He was a DE in College too. He is now a OLB. Kamerion Wimbley? DE in college; OLB in Cleveland.

McGinnest? Same story.
Lawson? Ditto.
Tully Banta Cain? IBID

Yeah, it doesn't mean Spencer is guaranteed to succeed. But it does mean its a pretty common thing to do. I'd like to see you address this at some point.

But I think I have a better chance of nailing Jessica Alba than you actually responding to that.

- A 24th ranked 2006 pass defense. Henry and Glenn are terrible corners.

Maybe we can trade Henry for Mario Edwards and sign Derek Ross and release Aaron Glenn. Would you be happier?

- NO depth at NT. Can Ferg carry the load...again?

Weird. Phillips says we are fine at NT. You should probably call him up and tell him you and Eisen disagree. Let me know how that converstation works...

- Can Ellis come back? Sure hope so. Spencer is a DE trying to play OLB. BTW, didn't we draft Carp last year..in the 1st?
Addressed the Spencer thing already...

See, the weird thing about the 3-4 is....you need 4 LBs to start. And you need quality backups.

- Bill is gone and we hired Wade. He's 0-3 lifetime in the playoffs. Hasn't been a HC in years. Is this Campo Redux?

Campo made the playoffs?

- Wade is our HC, but he was hired to "fix the defense". The major problem with the D in 2006 was the pass D. What do we do in the draft? 2 corners in the 7th and sign a safety named Hamlin to a 1 year deal.

If his last name was Jimbob, would you feel better?

Didn't San Diego's pass defense rank higher than ours? Man, maybe we can trade Newman for Jammer, Henry for Florence, Williams for McCree, and Hamlin for their other S...... think they'd go for that?

- We need depth at WR. If Glenn or TO get hurt? ....So we draft Stanbach, who hasn't played WR since his Freshman year in College. BTW, he's a QB.
- Our 3rd WR was a FA. We sign him to a 1 yr deal. Good bye in 2008.

If Owens and Glenn get hurt, true, we don't have a super star 3rd WR. Bengals have the same problem; as do the Cardinals, as do the Colts, as do the ....well, every team.

We actually have a leg up. Crayton has proven to be an effective guy. And Stanback isn't a QB. I know Eisen and you disagree, but our coaching staff/scouts say otherwise.

And though Eisen is the foremost authority on all things football...

Wait. No he isn't.
 

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eduncan22;1526923 said:
Jeez..can I get some of that Kool Aid?

Now..back to the facts.

- A terrible 2007 draft that produced almost no help for DB, NT, WR, or LB.
- A 24th ranked 2006 pass defense. Henry and Glenn are terrible corners.
- NO depth at NT. Can Ferg carry the load...again?
- Can Ellis come back? Sure hope so. Spencer is a DE trying to play OLB. BTW, didn't we draft Carp last year..in the 1st?

- Bill is gone and we hired Wade. He's 0-3 lifetime in the playoffs. Hasn't been a HC in years. Is this Campo Redux?
- Garrett is our rook OC, but he's replacing Sparano. Sparano is now AHC, but had the 5th ranked Offense in the NFL last season. Go figure.
- Our DC is also a rook. Anyone know his name?
- Wade is our HC, but he was hired to "fix the defense". The major problem with the D in 2006 was the pass D. What do we do in the draft? 2 corners in the 7th and sign a safety named Hamlin to a 1 year deal.
- We need depth at WR. If Glenn or TO get hurt? ....So we draft Stanbach, who hasn't played WR since his Freshman year in College. BTW, he's a QB.
- Our 3rd WR was a FA. We sign him to a 1 yr deal. Good bye in 2008.

They cancelled Battlestar Galactica because you watch it. :nana:
 

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What are all of these Battlestar Gallatica references?

And how do they apply to eduncan? I need to know for future flaming opportunities that may present themselves....
 

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Vintage;1527096 said:
What are all of these Battlestar Gallatica references?

And how do they apply to eduncan? I need to know for future flaming opportunities that may present themselves....

His avatar.
 

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Vintage;1527102 said:
Oh no....I am not falling for that again.

It's legit. The quote I used came from The Office, except I got the order wrong.

FACT: Bears love beets.
 

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superpunk;1527105 said:
It's legit. The quote I used came from The Office, except I got the order wrong.

FACT: Bears love beets.


Yeah, I couldn't help myself. I clicked on it soon after I made that post.

Compelled to click, I was...
 

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Vintage;1527108 said:
Yeah, I couldn't help myself. I clicked on it soon after I made that post.

Compelled to click, I was...

yoda.jpg


Young one, learning you are.

EDIT: I had to use *this* Yoda as I found it much more amusing. :)
 

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nyc;1527109 said:
yoda.jpg


Young one, learning you are.

EDIT: I had to use *this* Yoda as I found it much more amusing. :)


DOBBY!!!!!!

:laugh2:

Star Wars meets Harry Potter.
 
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