ESPN Watkins: Stock Report: Who's up, down for Cowboys

[WoodysGirl]

October 26, 2009, 9:49 AM

By: Calvin Watkins


It's our weekly look at who's up and who's down following the Dallas Cowboys' victory against the Atlanta Falcons:

STOCK UP


Miles Austin. Why not? The man has 16 catches for 421 yards with four touchdowns the last two games. He's become the No. 1 scoring threat, and he's opening up the field for the other receivers. At certain points of the game, the Falcons shaded a safety to his side.


DeMarcus Ware. He's got four sacks this season after picking up two Sunday against the Falcons. The stress fracture in his left foot bothers him, but he keeps playing. Ware got a sack after getting triple-teamed.


Patrick Crayton. Looks like he'll remain the punt returner. He scored on a 73 yarder, the first of his career, and caught a five-yard touchdown pass. He also said all the right things after the game regarding his relationship with the coaches.

STOCK DOWN


Allen Rossum. On his first kick return for the Cowboys, he strained a hamstring and he didn't return. He took a hard hit on the play.


Roy Williams. He had two drops and one catch Sunday and a Michael Jackson outfit. Not a good day.


Wade Phillips. Yes, his defense made the necessary adjustments after the Falcons scored on the opening drive. He made all the right subs during the game, but to give his team a 'Victory Monday' after its first big win of the season sends the wrong message.

 

[TheMarathonContinues]

How on earth could you put Wade in that bunch? Damn.....especially if the day off works and they blow out the Seahawks? Is it still a bad move? This criticism of Wade is getting ridiculous. Maybe he is a "dead man coaching" but give credit when and where its due. Wade and Garrett and Decamillis all three coached a hell of a game yesterday. Even if they would've lost. They had a great gameplan and stuck with it.

 

[ZeroClub]

Well, Romo put together a heck of a game. He should be on that STOCK UP list.

Jenkins, too. He's playing like a 1st round pick. And he's showing the ability to come up with turnovers. The light has come on for him.

 

[Smith22]

The hate Wade receives is mind blowing at times.

 

[Vinnie2u]

Wade Phillips. Yes, his defense made the necessary adjustments after the Falcons scored on the opening drive. He made all the right subs during the game, but to give his team a 'Victory Monday' after its first big win of the season sends the wrong message.

Wade Is the new Rodney Dangerfield.. I tell ya I get no respect...

 

[BBQ101]

October 26, 2009, 9:49 AM

By: Calvin Watkins


STOCK DOWN

Wade Phillips. Yes, his defense made the necessary adjustments after the Falcons scored on the opening drive. He made all the right subs during the game, but to give his team a 'Victory Monday' after its first big win of the season sends the wrong message.

Seriously? After his team ***** slaps a good Atlanta team in all three phases of the game his stock is down because he rewards the team with a day of rest.

I know Hostile's motto is Embrace the Hatred, but this year on this board, and in the media, we need to change it too: Embrace the Idiocy, or Embrace the Agenda. Ridiculous.

BBQ

 

[TheCount]

The hate Wade receives is mind blowing at times.

It's a little silly to give the team a day off coming off a bye week, isn't it?

 

[ArmyCowboy]

How on earth could you put Wade in that bunch? Damn.....especially if the day off works and they blow out the Seahawks? Is it still a bad move? This criticism of Wade is getting ridiculous. Maybe he is a "dead man coaching" but give credit when and where its due. Wade and Garrett and Decamillis all three coached a hell of a game yesterday. Even if they would've lost. They had a great gameplan and stuck with it.

Got to agree with you on that.

It's like some people, writers and fans alike, are just looking for excuses to bag on Phillips.

He deserves a lot of criticism at times, but this isn't one of those times.

 

[Smith22]

It's a little silly to give the team a day off coming off a bye week, isn't it?

It's a Monday. Most teams don't even really practice on Monday, it's more of a film study/review day. Reports were that the BYE week was intense, and I'm sure they already started studying film on the Seahawks. I have no problems with it. Also, we do have plenty of players that could use a little time to rehab (Sensabaugh, Jones, Williams, Davis, Rossum, etc...)

 

[TheCount]

It's a Monday. Most teams don't even really practice on Monday, it's more of a film study/review day. Reports were that the BYE week was intense, and I'm sure they already started studying film on the Seahawks. I have no problems with it. Also, we do have plenty of players that could use a little time to rehab (Sensabaugh, Jones, Williams, Davis, Rossum, etc...)

I'm not sure if that helps the argument against a "victory monday".

 

[speedkilz88]

How on earth could you put Wade in that bunch? Damn.....especially if the day off works and they blow out the Seahawks? Is it still a bad move? This criticism of Wade is getting ridiculous. Maybe he is a "dead man coaching" but give credit when and where its due. Wade and Garrett and Decamillis all three coached a hell of a game yesterday. Even if they would've lost. They had a great gameplan and stuck with it.

Because Coach Watkins knows best.

 

[wileedog]

It's a Monday. Most teams don't even really practice on Monday, it's more of a film study/review day. Reports were that the BYE week was intense, and I'm sure they already started studying film on the Seahawks. I have no problems with it. Also, we do have plenty of players that could use a little time to rehab (Sensabaugh, Jones, Williams, Davis, Rossum, etc...)

The next game counts just as much as this one.

This isn't a team known for being well prepared or particularly disciplined. Now they are that much less so for next Sunday.

Plus, while Atlanta may be a good team, I don't think many put them in that elite category. And they are not even in our division.

It was a nice win. To treat it as anything more to the possible detriment of next week is silly IMO.

 

[Dawgs0916]

The hate Wade receives is mind blowing at times.

Its really ridiculous.

 

[Smith22]

Maybe, just maybe, Wade has a feel for this team and knows what it needs.

This forum amazes me sometimes. Now that we beat ATL, some media and posters want to down play the significance of the game, or call ATL a pretender. Funny, I remember posters on this same forum saying we had NO CHANCE a WEEK before the game was even played.

Outscoring them 37-7 during the game showed the BYE week worked pretty well for us, not to mention our record coming off of BYE weeks is strong. So maybe, just maybe, getting 1 extra day off isn't such a bad thing...........

 

[ShiningStar]

It's a little silly to give the team a day off coming off a bye week, isn't it?

you are cushy in your room watching the game, but i have to tell you, when you pound on a team for 4 hours like that team did, you feel it. Is it silly, no, not when that team played with heart, beat a supposed play off team, that now isnt a playoff team and our guys threw down yesterday, no it is not a silly thing to do.

This is what happens when you play a rough sport, your body needs to heal and these guys worked hard on their week off and they rewarded themselves with a great win that MOST of their fans didnt think they had it in them. Let them soak in the tubs and read or watch reports or film or think about what they could have done better.

If they want to sleep in, let them, some of our guys are still dinged up and still played hard. Tuesday is another day to put in another 30 hours and start physically abusing the body for Sunday.

Frankily im not impressed with Seattle and I want these players to think that as well. Let the confidence start building in, let the schedule go their way, let them start a swagger and start thinking they play with any team out there.

 

[jterrell]

I'm not sure if that helps the argument against a "victory monday".

the concept happens in New England too... and Pittsburgh.

and yes i know the downsy kid comeback that they have proven they can win but alas we should still copy them in everything else they do except what we don't like....

 

[wileedog]

Maybe, just maybe, Wade has a feel for this team and knows what it needs.

LOL, based on what evidence? The complete meltdown last season?

Wade has been giving them days off at the drop of a hat since he got here. Its his answer to anything even remotely positive that happens.

Again, it was a nice win. Treating it like some division clinching victory over an elite team is the wrong message IMO. Its just one of 16.

 

[Chocolate Lab]

Wade Phillips. Yes, his defense made the necessary adjustments after the Falcons scored on the opening drive. He made all the right subs during the game, but to give his team a 'Victory Monday' after its first big win of the season sends the wrong message.

Wade Is the new Rodney Dangerfield.. I tell ya I get no respect...

He did talk about working how we were working on the Triple Lindy in OTAs...

 

[TheCount]

the concept happens in New England too... and Pittsburgh.

and yes i know the downsy kid comeback that they have proven they can win but alas we should still copy them in everything else they do except what we don't like....

I don't care about Pittsburgh or NE, I care about the Cowboys.

If Wade wants to reward them for finally playing 4 quarters in a game, that's fine. I don't think you should give the team a day off for playing like they are capable of, I think you say "Great job today, that is what I expect from you every week. I'll see you to watch film on Monday."

But obviously, that's just me. If that's the way Wade wants to do it, then that's fine by me, hopefully it works.

 

[WarDaddy]

I don't care about Pittsburgh or NE, I care about the Cowboys.

If Wade wants to reward them for finally playing 4 quarters in a game, that's fine. I don't think you should give the team a day off for playing like they are capable of, I think you say "Great job today, that is what I expect from you every week. I'll see you to watch film on Monday."

But obviously, that's just me. If that's the way Wade wants to do it, then that's fine by me, hopefully it works.

Ok coach. When you and Coach Watkins get us our guaranteed playoff birth, maybe the team could earn a day or two after the two of you lead them to a Super Bowl win. One request though, could you keep Coach D on the staff? I like his fire! The special teams have been great!


I swear, most of these fans think players get weekends off like they do. I know I don't work on the weekends and I'm thankful.

Tell me, when do players have off during the season?