Get Your Chin Off The Floor

[TwoDeep3]

OK, Barber is out. But that is not a deal breaker.

This game comes down to a few small aspects.

I don't care about their vaunted defense. We are very close in defensive power. We lead the league in sacks or are second.

This comes down to offense.

They have a porous offensive line that will be susceptible to sacks. Our line has proven to be a better line. Rothlesberger has twice the sacks as Romo. Romo Is ellusive. Big Ben will go down.

Their running game - even though there are those that are trembling - will not gin on this day. So that puts us even. Because we will stop that part of their game.

Look for Garrett to keep a TE in for blocking and running crossing routes. I suspect he will also use a bunch formation with the WR and try to confuse them.

This comes down to protecting Romo and giving him time to pass. In the big scheme of things, we have the advantage.

We will get to Big Ben.
We will protect Romo.
We have a running game at some point.
Screw the snow.
Screw the field.
Screw the talking heads.
Screw the Steelers.

We are going to win this game because we have the better offense.

 

[TD22]

Big Ben sacked 33 times

Romo sacked 8 times

 

[BigR]

i really dont see us winning without barber and jones...having to rely on a 3rd string rb

the good news however...i really believe the next 3 games are wins=11-5 rercord and a playoff spot

 

[masomenos]

As long as Garrett doesn't abandon the run game, we'll be fine. If we become one dimensional though, we lose by 10+. The defense is going to have to create turnovers tomorrow for us to win.

 

[Pick6TerenceNewman]

OK, Barber is out. But that is not a deal breaker.

This game comes down to a few small aspects.

I don't care about their vaunted defense. We are very close in defensive power. We lead the league in sacks or are second.

This comes down to offense.

They have a porous offensive line that will be susceptible to sacks. Our line has proven to be a better line. Rothlesberger has twice the sacks as Romo. Romo Is ellusive. Big Ben will go down.

Their running game - even though there are those that are trembling - will not gin on this day. So that puts us even. Because we will stop that part of their game.

Look for Garrett to keep a TE in for blocking and running crossing routes. I suspect he will also use a bunch formation with the WR and try to confuse them.

This comes down to protecting Romo and giving him time to pass. In the big scheme of things, we have the advantage.

We will get to Big Ben.
We will protect Romo.
We have a running game at some point.
Screw the snow.
Screw the field.
Screw the talking heads.
Screw the Steelers.

We are going to win this game because we have the better offense.

Wow! There are some smart people on this board! Great post!

 

[Mansta54]

OK, Barber is out. But that is not a deal breaker.

This game comes down to a few small aspects.

I don't care about their vaunted defense. We are very close in defensive power. We lead the league in sacks or are second.

This comes down to offense.

They have a porous offensive line that will be susceptible to sacks. Our line has proven to be a better line. Rothlesberger has twice the sacks as Romo. Romo Is ellusive. Big Ben will go down.

Their running game - even though there are those that are trembling - will not gin on this day. So that puts us even. Because we will stop that part of their game.

Look for Garrett to keep a TE in for blocking and running crossing routes. I suspect he will also use a bunch formation with the WR and try to confuse them.

This comes down to protecting Romo and giving him time to pass. In the big scheme of things, we have the advantage.

We will get to Big Ben.
We will protect Romo.
We have a running game at some point.
Screw the snow.
Screw the field.
Screw the talking heads.
Screw the Steelers.

We are going to win this game because we have the better offense.

Excellent post!!!!! I've been saying this all week. They will not move the ball against our D and we will be all over Ben. Romo will slide and buy time as our recievers get open... Our run game will be better then theirs even with TC starting cause their oline is terrible and Parker and Moore will have nowhere to run.. We're gonna win this game..

 

[Kevinicus]

As long as Garrett doesn't abandon the run game, we'll be fine. If we become one dimensional though, we lose by 10+. The defense is going to have to create turnovers tomorrow for us to win.

I disagree. I kind of see this game going a lot like that Chicago game last year. Don't worry about the run early, focus on pass protection and just let Romo free.

Once we get up on them, then we can turn the pass rush loose on Ben and eat some clock with the run mixed in, but we'll stay on their throat.

 

[Bleu Star]

i really dont see us winning without barber and jones...having to rely on a 3rd string rb

the good news however...i really believe the next 3 games are wins=11-5 rercord and a playoff spot

3rd string a a relative term... He has yet to prove to you that he is noting less than a serviceable rookie RB with a great future in Dallas.

Hell, how many RBs can call themselves anything more than 3rd string with the likes of Felix and MB3 filing out the rest of the position..

 

[Walker]

OK, Barber is out. But that is not a deal breaker.

This game comes down to a few small aspects.

I don't care about their vaunted defense. We are very close in defensive power. We lead the league in sacks or are second.

This comes down to offense.

They have a porous offensive line that will be susceptible to sacks. Our line has proven to be a better line. Rothlesberger has twice the sacks as Romo. Romo Is ellusive. Big Ben will go down.

Their running game - even though there are those that are trembling - will not gin on this day. So that puts us even. Because we will stop that part of their game.

Look for Garrett to keep a TE in for blocking and running crossing routes. I suspect he will also use a bunch formation with the WR and try to confuse them.

This comes down to protecting Romo and giving him time to pass. In the big scheme of things, we have the advantage.

We will get to Big Ben.
We will protect Romo.
We have a running game at some point.
Screw the snow.
Screw the field.
Screw the talking heads.
Screw the Steelers.

We are going to win this game because we have the better offense.

Cowboys are 2nd and Steelers first If I am not mistaken. You would think with so many threads about how much our defense sucks we would be having so many sacks. It's going to be hard fought game and with MB out it's going to be that much tougher. Choice better come out on fire against the number 1 defense otherwise there will be a lot of bust threads.

 

[Mansta54]

I disagree. I kind of see this game going a lot like that Chicago game last year. Don't worry about the run early, focus on pass protection and just let Romo free.

Once we get up on them, then we can turn the pass rush loose on Ben and eat some clock with the run mixed in, but we'll stay on their throat.

This is exactly what our game plan will be. We will throw early and often also while the field is still in good shape. We'll get up on them then start running the ball as we go after statue Ben....

 

[Walker]

This is exactly what our game plan will be. We will throw early and often also while the field is still in good shape. We'll get up on them then start running the ball as we go after statue Ben....

I have only seen one steeler game this season but wasn't moving around the pocket and being hard to bring down his strength? Is he that hurt or just getting old or ?

 

[masomenos]

I disagree. I kind of see this game going a lot like that Chicago game last year. Don't worry about the run early, focus on pass protection and just let Romo free.

Once we get up on them, then we can turn the pass rush loose on Ben and eat some clock with the run mixed in, but we'll stay on their throat.

The difference is, Chicago had a bad defense last year, Pitt. has the best D in the league.

 

[Mansta54]

I have only seen one steeler game this season but wasn't moving around the pocket and being hard to bring down his strength? Is he that hurt or just getting old or ?

No, he isn't getting old, his oline is terrible. He's one of, if not, the most sacked QB in the league but nobody is talking about that.

 

[jwhardin]

I think the difference in the game could be Bennett

 

[masomenos]

I think the difference in the game could be Bennett

You know, I could definitely see that happening. Tomlin wasn't lying when he said that Harrison and Woodley were "squatty, try hard guys". They could really struggle against someone as athletic as Bennett. I definitely feel more comfortable having Bennett instead of Fasano.

 

[ethiostar]

No, he isn't getting old, his oline is terrible. He's one of, if not, the most sacked QB in the league but nobody is talking about that.

He also holds on to the football a little too long.

 

[Mansta54]

He also holds on to the football a little too long.

Oh, no doubt!!!!

 

[FolsomCowboy]

I dont understand why some folks are putting down Choice, his pedigree is the same as Barber's, both were 4th rd picks and both came from big time programs, you can argue Choice played against tougher competition than Barber. He isn't some street free agent.

 

[DaBoys4Life]

As long as Garrett doesn't abandon the run game, we'll be fine. If we become one dimensional though, we lose by 10+. The defense is going to have to create turnovers tomorrow for us to win.

I highly doubt their offense is good enough to blow us out. No matter what we do on offense.

 

[Idgit]

I disagree. I kind of see this game going a lot like that Chicago game last year. Don't worry about the run early, focus on pass protection and just let Romo free.

Once we get up on them, then we can turn the pass rush loose on Ben and eat some clock with the run mixed in, but we'll stay on their throat.

I was going to post this exact thought, but then didn't b/c of the way the season turned out for Chicago last year after week (3, was it?). I remember prior to that game, Miami's front 7 talking about how elusive Romo was in week 2, and that Zach Thomas (I think) commented to Urlacher (I think) something to the effect of 'good luck bringing that QB down.' The quote came out after the game, when the Bears were in disbelief that Romo negated much of their rush and kept the drives alive singlehandedly.

Having a QB who can basically eliminate the first free passrusher is a huge benefit in this game. As long as he's careful with the ball, too.