How I feel about tonight's game

[Fletch]

Admittedly, I started getting sucked back into the excitement of another chance at getting a win in Washington that would ultimately culminate into a winning streak to finish off the season. The idea of playoffs danced around in my head. Then reality set in, and then frustration followed by a numbness to our ineptness.

So thinking ahead to our matchup against the Skins, that thought of getting out of Fed Ex with a satisfying win has completely left my line of thinking. I think we'll look competitive for maybe a quarter before the eventual collapse. The Commanders will adjust, we won't. The Commanders will begin to wear down our defense. Alfred Morris will begin to break 10-15 yard gains in the second half. Cousins will start to look sharp with quick, intermediate throws before finally finding DeSean Jackson for back breaking gainers.

Obviously the Commander's D will be fired up and passionate. There will be little to no room to run. Cassell will be hurried and sacked from the second quarter on which means we're going to see a lot of dump offs to the RB's and 6 to 7 yard passes. Prepare to watch our team in a lot of 2nd and 10's & 3rd and 15's. Most likely we're not going to be able to get out of our own way.

I've seen this movie play out way too many times this year to get sucked back in. We're stuck in the mud people. Even if we do win, the Packers are going to possibly make this team lay down and quit like they did on that fateful night at Lambeau when we had Wade Phillips back in 2008 or whenever it was.

I think the thing that kills me the most is that this was suppose to be THE season. That Packer's game was supposed to be a heavy weight battle for redemption and NFC supremacy. Sigh.

The silver lining to this nightmare of a season is that at least the draft will be fun to watch. We'll be the toast of the town in Chicago and we'll get to add some nice talent to an already young team.

So cheers my friends. Try not to get too worked up this Monday night. It's just a bad dream that we won't wake up from until after game 16.

 

[Zimmy Lives]

I believe the Cowboys will win but the manner in which they do it will not be unlike all games played without Romo: They will be conservative on offense and predictable on defense.

For them to come out with new wrinkles on offense and defense as well as a different coaching philosophy would be highly unexpected.

 

[Risen Star]

Just a question, do the feathers tickle?

Doesn't the pig snout irritate the nose?

 

[TellerMorrow34]

I'll watch and I'll root for the Boys to do well.

I'll be rooting like crazy for Witten to get his catches and Dez to put on a show. Maybe even Hardy could show up on a regular basis, as opposed to his disappearing act of the last two games.

But I won't have to worry about getting worked up. I haven't gotten worked up since before the Tampa Bay game.

 

[Risen Star]

I'll be perfectly honest and risk offending people. I don't even like this team. I love them but I don't like them. If that makes any sense.

They are not fun to watch. They don't seem like tough luck under achievers. I think they're just not very good. I don't head into the offseason thinking a minor tweak here and there can change anything next year. The roster lacks talent. At multiple areas.

If you would have told me 6 months ago that this would be true of a Will McClay team I'd have laughed in your face.

It also lacks the proper environment to groom and coach that talent but that's a discussion for another day. In the middle of the night. Under the covers. With all the lights out. In a barely audible whisper.

I'll be watching this game like I watch college football for the most part. With the NFL Draft foremost on my mind.

 

[robjay04]

For a second I bought into the emotional hype of the Commanders playing us but that passed.

This is the NFL...who would've thought a ticked off Brady and Patriots team would lose at home to a Philly team that appeared to have given up on the season? What about the Saints/Brees scoring that many points against a fired up Panthers defense?

That motivational stuff is just for the media, both teams will want to win this game. Nothing will surprise me with the outcome.

 

[big dog cowboy]

The silver lining to this nightmare of a season is that at least the draft will be fun to watch.

The draft is always fun to watch.

 

[JohnsKey19]

Admittedly, I started getting sucked back into the excitement of another chance at getting a win in Washington that would ultimately culminate into a winning streak to finish off the season. The idea of playoffs danced around in my head. Then reality set in, and then frustration followed by a numbness to our ineptness.

So thinking ahead to our matchup against the Skins, that thought of getting out of Fed Ex with a satisfying win has completely left my line of thinking. I think we'll look competitive for maybe a quarter before the eventual collapse. The Commanders will adjust, we won't. The Commanders will begin to wear down our defense. Alfred Morris will begin to break 10-15 yard gains in the second half. Cousins will start to look sharp with quick, intermediate throws before finally finding DeSean Jackson for back breaking gainers.

Obviously the Commander's D will be fired up and passionate. There will be little to no room to run. Cassell will be hurried and sacked from the second quarter on which means we're going to see a lot of dump offs to the RB's and 6 to 7 yard passes. Prepare to watch our team in a lot of 2nd and 10's & 3rd and 15's. Most likely we're not going to be able to get out of our own way.

I've seen this movie play out way too many times this year to get sucked back in. We're stuck in the mud people. Even if we do win, the Packers are going to possibly make this team lay down and quit like they did on that fateful night at Lambeau when we had Wade Phillips back in 2008 or whenever it was.

I think the thing that kills me the most is that this was suppose to be THE season. That Packer's game was supposed to be a heavy weight battle for redemption and NFC supremacy. Sigh.

The silver lining to this nightmare of a season is that at least the draft will be fun to watch. We'll be the toast of the town in Chicago and we'll get to add some nice talent to an already young team.

So cheers my friends. Try not to get too worked up this Monday night. It's just a bad dream that we won't wake up from until after game 16.

I'm not getting sucked into any type of excitement. I do however believe the Cowboys win tonight in an boring uneventful game between 2 mediocre teams.

 

[daveferr33]

Too much gloom and doom in the op for my taste.

I wonder if he's even a true fan.

 

[Machete]

Indifferent.

 

[Staubacher]

I feel exactly the same, Riz, and well put. I love the game but hate the playas.

It's like a bad girlfriend who you feel committed to based on history and wanting to stay together, but you dream of moving out and living like Barney Stinson.

And just like you I don't feel there is an offseason quick-fix.

BTW - you just NOW are concerned about offending people??

I'll be perfectly honest and risk offending people. I don't even like this team. I love them but I don't like them. If that makes any sense.

They are not fun to watch. They don't seem like tough luck under achievers. I think they're just not very good. I don't head into the offseason thinking a minor tweak here and there can change anything next year. The roster lacks talent. At multiple areas.

If you would have told me 6 months ago that this would be true of a Will McClay team I'd have laughed in your face.

It also lacks the proper environment to groom and coach that talent but that's a discussion for another day. In the middle of the night. Under the covers. With all the lights out. In a barely audible whisper.

I'll be watching this game like I watch college football for the most part. With the NFL Draft foremost on my mind.

 

[Risen Star]

I feel exactly the same, Riz, and well put. I love the game but hate the playas.

It's like a bad girlfriend who you feel committed to based on history and wanting to stay together, but you dream of moving out and living like Barney Stinson.

And just like you I don't feel there is an offseason quick-fix.

BTW - you just NOW are concerned about offending people??

But the thing is, this is a bad league. I'm not saying it's impossible to compete next year. I just don't think we'd be one of the better teams on paper.

"An offended man gives no likes."

I carry that quote in my wallet.

 

[Staubacher]

But the thing is, this is a bad league. I'm not saying it's impossible to compete next year. I just don't think we'd be one of the better teams on paper.

"An offended man gives no likes."

I carry that quote in my wallet.

Another reason to root for losses now. A couple of easier games on the schedule next year playing other last place teams instead of division winners.

The budding dynasty theory so many of us were hopeful about after 2014 was predicated on a superior O-Line and improved defense, along with Romo having 2-4 years left of excellence. So far the Oline is way underachieving, Romo has one foot in the grave and the other on a banana peel, and the defense is full of talent holes.

 

[Fletch]

Too much gloom and doom in the op for my taste.

I wonder if he's even a true fan.

I think those that know me in here would consider me a "homer". I'm as big a fan as you'll ever meet. But this season is lost. Even a known homer like me can call it like it is from time to time.

 

[chagus]

This season is over. Plain and simple. Even IF our beloved Cowboys MIRACULOUSLY squeak into the playoffs they'll be crushed the first game in.

 

[Idgit]

I'm going to go in hoping we can beat a bad team on the road with our backup QB.

Then, if we don't, I'll somehow manage to persevere.

 

[Aven8]

Not to be the fire JG deal again, but if we don't win another, or only win one , I don't see how how you can't when you have Blaine Freaking Gabbert winning games on the road and a lot of others. It's inexcusable.

 

[Fletch]

Not to be the fire JG deal again, but if we don't win another, or only win one , I don't see how how you can't when you have Blaine Freaking Gabbert winning games on the road and a lot of others. It's inexcusable.

I'm dang near ready to jump on that wagon too.

 

[StarBoyz83]

I'll always watch and root for dallas. But they don't have a chance even if they do make the playoffs so either way it doesn't matter. I also think Commanders win tonight by 10 plus.

 

[Macnalty]

Tonight we will be baptised born again:
"Hope in the form of glorious combat, battle is the great redeemer, the fiery crucible in which the only true heroes are forged. The one place where all men truly share the same rank, regardless of what kind of parasitic scum they were going in". sums Wash vs Dallas IMO.
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