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You'll get the Dallas Cowboys best effort this week
10:20 AM Tue, Aug 19, 2008 | Permalink
Jean-Jacques Taylor E-mail News tips
You'll get the best performance of the preseason from the Cowboys' starters Friday against Houston.
First, they're going to play just about three quarters. Second, they will have had four nights at home in their own beds. Finally, they realize it's important to set a tone heading into the regular season.
Wade Phillips knows he made a mistake by not blitzing that much against Denver and giving quarterback Jay Cutler enough time to feel comfortable in the pocket and throw the ball without pressure.
He won't do that again, though it's unclear why he did it in the first place. All I can say is I hope it didn't have anything to do with breaking some unwritten code about not blitzing opponents in the preseason.
That's the stupidest thing I've ever heard. As a friend of mine likes to say, "I can't coach my team and your team too."
On another note, I'd also expect Tony Romo to be a lot sharper this week, especially since he said the Cowboys would've scored a lot of points if they had played more than two series against Denver.
Just so you know, I would've won the lottery had I bought a ticket. You get my point?
The Cowboys' starters know they have yet to put together a complete performance.
They do have pride - even in the preseason. That's why you'll get the best they have to offer against the Texans.
If they're not impressive. Then you have every right to be concerned.
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Danny Amendola's time coming to an end
10:30 AM Tue, Aug 19, 2008 | Permalink
Jean-Jacques Taylor E-mail News tips
It's not a good sign when the head coach says the team will probably keep five receivers - four active on game days - and Amendola probably needs to beat out Patrick Crayton for the punt return job to earn a roster spot.
The good news for Amendola is that he's scheduled to get a long look Friday night, although he's going to be catching passes for Richard Bartel, which isn't necessarily a postive.
The five receivers the Cowboys will keep are T.O., Patrick Crayton, Sam Hurd, Miles Austin and Isaiah Stanback. Four receivers will probably be active each week and one will be inactive, which will be Miles for the first few weeks.
Adam Jones is probably going to get several opportunities to return punts in addition to Crayton. The bottom line: Amendola's time is quickly coming to an end.
It's too bad because the effort is there, but it's just not enough.
10:20 AM Tue, Aug 19, 2008 | Permalink
Jean-Jacques Taylor E-mail News tips
You'll get the best performance of the preseason from the Cowboys' starters Friday against Houston.
First, they're going to play just about three quarters. Second, they will have had four nights at home in their own beds. Finally, they realize it's important to set a tone heading into the regular season.
Wade Phillips knows he made a mistake by not blitzing that much against Denver and giving quarterback Jay Cutler enough time to feel comfortable in the pocket and throw the ball without pressure.
He won't do that again, though it's unclear why he did it in the first place. All I can say is I hope it didn't have anything to do with breaking some unwritten code about not blitzing opponents in the preseason.
That's the stupidest thing I've ever heard. As a friend of mine likes to say, "I can't coach my team and your team too."
On another note, I'd also expect Tony Romo to be a lot sharper this week, especially since he said the Cowboys would've scored a lot of points if they had played more than two series against Denver.
Just so you know, I would've won the lottery had I bought a ticket. You get my point?
The Cowboys' starters know they have yet to put together a complete performance.
They do have pride - even in the preseason. That's why you'll get the best they have to offer against the Texans.
If they're not impressive. Then you have every right to be concerned.
Comments (0) Leave comment | TrackBack (0) | E-mail entry
Danny Amendola's time coming to an end
10:30 AM Tue, Aug 19, 2008 | Permalink
Jean-Jacques Taylor E-mail News tips
It's not a good sign when the head coach says the team will probably keep five receivers - four active on game days - and Amendola probably needs to beat out Patrick Crayton for the punt return job to earn a roster spot.
The good news for Amendola is that he's scheduled to get a long look Friday night, although he's going to be catching passes for Richard Bartel, which isn't necessarily a postive.
The five receivers the Cowboys will keep are T.O., Patrick Crayton, Sam Hurd, Miles Austin and Isaiah Stanback. Four receivers will probably be active each week and one will be inactive, which will be Miles for the first few weeks.
Adam Jones is probably going to get several opportunities to return punts in addition to Crayton. The bottom line: Amendola's time is quickly coming to an end.
It's too bad because the effort is there, but it's just not enough.
