Guys, change is coming Jerry Jones said

[smarta5150]

bingo.

4-5 dropped TDs vs divisional rivals (NYG, WASH, PHI) and alot of headaches makes even jerruh the optomist upset.

Please name all 4-5 TDs bs disivion rivals.

I would love to hear this one.

 

[smarta5150]

What about the big drop in the Washington game? We'd be 10-5 now and leading the division if he'd caught that one and scored like he should have.

What about the blocked FG ???

That was TOs fault too?

 

[superpunk]

Can you read? I deliberately referenced the post-Jimmy years for a reason. Things went south when he left and Jerry started to assert himself. Lord knows Jimmy was responsible for all the on-field talent during the glory days. Jerry was a glorified check signer.

Boy is THAT ever convenient.

 

[Cajuncowboy]

IF Jimmy wanted to come back, (I SAID IF) would he be able to do more with this team and BP?

Honestly, I know Jimmy says he likes his fishing and stuff, but do ya'll think he and Jerry could catch lightning in a bottle one more time?

 

[bbgun]

Jimmy is 63 and sipping Heinekens on a boat off the Florida Keys. He's not coming back, especially with Jerry still in charge.

 

[DBoys]

It's real simple people the problems existed before TO got here. He is playing with a hurt finger.

Time to revampt the coaching because players are openly criticizing the schemes.

 

[DBoys]

IF Jimmy wanted to come back, (I SAID IF) would he be able to do more with this team and BP?

Honestly, I know Jimmy says he likes his fishing and stuff, but do ya'll think he and Jerry could catch lightning in a bottle one more time?

Jimmy would win a SB with this team because he is not a coward and plays to win.

If Jerry gave up control and paid him fat I would like to think Jimmy would come back for egos sake.

 

[SacredStar]

Eagles 23, Cowboys 7

Another December dud

By CLARENCE E. HILL JR.

STAR-TELEGRAM STAFF WRITER

STAR-TELEGRAM/RON JENKINS
Trouble came in twos for the Cowboys. The Eagles picked off two Tony Romo passes, including this interception by Brian Dawkins, and receiver Terrell Owens, left, had two drops.





IRVING -- Owner Jerry Jones was as mad as he's been in some time.

Blame the Philadelphia Eagles and quarterback Jeff Garcia for being the grinches who possibly stole the Cowboys' NFC East title Monday.

But Jones' growing frustration, echoed by several players in the Cowboys locker room, goes deeper than the 23-7 Christmas Day setback before 62,839 shocked fans at Texas Stadium.

Jones admittedly sold out to make a Super Bowl run this year. That the Cowboys fell into a quarterback of the future with Tony Romo's sensational play only buoyed his belief that they could make a return to glory in what could be Bill Parcells' final season as coach.

To watch his team be "non-competitive" with so much on the line was stunning, Jones said.

"I'm as disgusted as I've been in years. A game like this indicts us at the top, " Jones said.

The Cowboys (9-6) are still playoff bound and have a chance to win the division. They need to beat the Detroit Lions on Sunday and have the Eagles (9-6), who own the tie breaker because of two victories over the Cowboys, lose to the Atlanta Falcons.

A disappointed Parcells said his team has time to regroup and decide its fate, which would be as a fifth-seed wild-card team playing at Seattle if the playoffs started today.

"I told the team they could either be judged by this game or they could come back next week and have a chance to compete for a championship," Parcells said.

That the Cowboys remain in contention is without question. However, being non-competitive in a game in which they could clinch the NFC East, while also keeping hopes alive for a No. 2 seed in the NFC and a home playoff game, has Jones wondering aloud whether his Super Bowl dreams are legitimate.

Not only are the Cowboys headed to the playoffs without momentum, but they have been blown out twice at home in December. A 42-17 loss to New Orleans preceded last week's 38-28 victory at Atlanta.

"That's why it's numbing," Jones said. "I thought this could jell for us right now and we could have a team that is hitting its stride. Tonight was about the total organization."

The Cowboys are 7-11 since 2003 in games played in December and beyond.

Romo endured his worst game since taking over for Drew Bledsoe on Oct. 29, completing 14 of 29 passes for 142 yards with one touchdown and two interceptions. It was the first time all season the Cowboys didn't score at least 17 points. They also recorded 201 yards of offense, a season low by 119 yards.

Jones said the loss was not about Romo, but about the inability of the Cowboys' supporting cast to come through when it counted. Parcells blamed a lack of preparation, poor coaching and young players not ready for a big game.

Receiver Terrell Owens caught two passes for 23 yards, none in the second half. He had two dropped passes, giving him a league-high 14.
A fourth-and-goal at the 1-yard line was foiled by a missed block by rookie fullback Oliver Hoyte.

A 65-yard catch and run by tight end L.J. Smith against the Cowboys' blitz in the third quarter also was blamed on inexperience.

The Cowboys have given up 93 points in the past three games combined. It was also the fourth consecutive game the Cowboys allowed more than 375 yards, including a season-high 204 yards rushing to the Eagles.

Garcia passed for 238 yards and a touchdown. He also rushed for 43 yards. Running back Brian Westbrook added 122 yards as the Eagles scored on four of their first five drives.

They also converted nine of 16 third-down chances.

"I am embarrassed," cornerback Terence Newman said. "If we play [like this], we might as well hang it up and don't even play in the playoffs."


EAGLES 23, COWBOYS 7
IN THE KNOW
Why Dallas lost: The defense was awful -- Philadelphia rolled up 426 yards, including 204 on the ground. The offense was awful -- quarterback Tony Romo was intercepted twice. And the Cowboys failed to score on three consecutive plays from the Eagles' 1-yard line in the first half.
Why Philadelphia won: The offense had the ball for 37 minutes, 6 seconds, and quarterback Jeff Garcia threw for 238 yards. The defense sacked Tony Romo three times and limited the Cowboys' rushing game to 83 yards. The Cowboys had 201 total yards.

 

[spacecase]

I would be sickto if I had to refund all those playoff tickets that were sold for the home play-off game, the first in years.

 

[stealth]

What about the blocked FG ???

That was TOs fault too?

actually yes there was no field goal attempt if he caught that pass. kneel down kneel down game over.

 

[smarta5150]

actually yes there was no field goal attempt if he caught that pass. kneel down kneel down game over.

I love that word.

IF

Well IF we executed every play we would be 15-0.

IF we had different coaches we would be 15-0.

IF IF IF

Its all speculation.

So how about something a little more concrete.

 

[Alexander]

What about the blocked FG ???

That was TOs fault too?

I am a big supporter of Owens, but even that doesn't erase how bad the play was.

Yesterday was child's play compared to how devastating that play was. It was a clear and obvious drop. No excuses.

 

[smarta5150]

I am a big supporter of Owens, but even that doesn't erase how bad the play was.

Yesterday was child's play compared to how devastating that play was. It was a clear and obvious drop. No excuses.

It was a terrible drop.

But again its that dreaded IF word.

I can probably go back and point out 100 IFs not dealing with TO that could have made a difference.

The game is 60 minutes long for a reason.

If those 12 seconds were the only important part of the game football games wouldnt be 60 minutes.

Going back to 1 play of 1 game is getting old.

It was the Commanders... the game should not have came down to 1 play.

Period.

 

[Royal Laegotti]

Um, Jerry is part of the problem. He's the common thread in ten years of futility. Nothing will change till a real GM arrives.

Thankyou.

 

[Alexander]

I love that word.

IF

Well IF we executed every play we would be 15-0.

IF we had different coaches we would be 15-0.

IF IF IF

Its all speculation.

So how about something a little more concrete.

Laugh, but we used "IF" alot this offseason.

"IF" we had a kicker.

"IF" we had a right tackle.

We are pretty much in the same boat a year later, except this time, we have a playoff spot secured. We will probably be one game improved in the standings.

"IF" is a game to game construct that means little in terms of describing how a season would be.

For example, we have been completely healthy this year. "IF" we had a few injuries, we could be the worst team in the league. There is too much chance to assume "IF"/"THEN" scenarios.

 

[Alexander]

It was a terrible drop.

But again its that dreaded IF word.

I can probably go back and point out 100 IFs not dealing with TO that could have made a difference.

The game is 60 minutes long for a reason.

If those 12 seconds were the only important part of the game football games wouldnt be 60 minutes.

Going back to 1 play of 1 game is getting old.

It was the Commanders... the game should not have came down to 1 play.

Period.

That is true.

IF Roy Williams hadn't mugged Santana Moss.

IF Marc Colombo hadn't suddenly forgot his assignment.

But that one play with Owens does have merit because of where it happened and when. I would love to have it back.

 

[smarta5150]

Laugh, but we used "IF" alot this offseason.

"IF" we had a kicker.

"IF" we had a right tackle.

We are pretty much in the same boat a year later, except this time, we have a playoff spot secured. We will probably be one game improved in the standings.

"IF" is a game to game construct that means little in terms of describing how a season would be.

For example, we have been completely healthy this year. "IF" we had a few injuries, we could be the worst team in the league. There is too much chance to assume "IF"/"THEN" scenarios.

Then why do you use an IF scenario.

You didnt say IF but you the drop was in-excusable and this and that blaming the drop for the game.

You usually give good insight but IF you honestly believe that 1 play cost us the game then you are not thinking clearly.

IF I watch the game again I will write down a number of errors by other players.

How mnay miss blocks are in games that if are blocked correctly a RB will be sprung for a TD?

But we dont blame the linemen or TEs or FBs or WRs for missed blocks but why do we for dropped passes?

WR are paid to catch, OL are paid to block... they all deserve criticism.

Why do we still chop TO down for that drop in the game when we can look at the tape and cut everyone down and put blame on.

 

[Cbz40]

If you pay a player $25 Mil.......he should be expected to make the plays.

I'm sorry he has not been worth his paycheck......and I don't care what his stats are. Your go-to guy does not drop game winning catches.

I was not against bringing TO in.....but he has not brought the popcorn....just those hard things, like his hands, at the bottom of the sack.

 

[chinch]

Please name all 4-5 TDs bs disivion rivals.

I would love to hear this one.

at least these (some in end zone, some deep passes for would-be tds )...
wash game 1 & 2
nyg game 1 ???
philly game 1 & 2
NO is another (not a rival).

he had 15 drops before this weeks and had at least 2 vs philly.

 

[smarta5150]

Look...

I am un-happy with his drops as much as the next person but you cannot blame 1 play for losing a game.

This is not Tennis... this is not Bowling... This is not golf...

This is FOOTBALL which is a TEAM SPORT.

They win as a team, they lose as a team.

For every drop TO has had there has been an error by another player on the team.

Whether a missed block, a bad throw, a costly penalty... mistakes happen.

I cant put blame on 1 person for a loss... ESPICIALLY against the Skins.