I'm Proud of this Resilient Football Team

[Idgit]

Actually, I thought about my answer a little longer and there is really no way to blame Garrett for anything more than blowing the red flag throwing stuff. He doesn't do much else. Its only fair that if Im not giving Garrett credit for winning, then I cant blame him for the losing.

Fair enough. We can agree that you were wrong earlier.

On the challenges, the one he won was the equivalent of a turnover for us as it changed possession, so I think it makes sense not to blame him. For my part, I like the statement he made with both challenges, since each of them at essence was a questioning of the definition of what a reception is after they got jobbed so badly on the Dez play in GB last year. Make them work to be sure they have clear working definitions going forward. I'm all for that, and I think it's something the players can get behind.

You probably ought to give the offensive staff some credit, too, for their time and timeout management in the two minute drives. Pretty much textbook for how you are supposed to execute your clock management. Especially when the Superbowl winning coach on the other end of the field lost the game for his part for shortcomings in that area.

Overall, I think we had a good game plan last night. I think the team was prepared despite the fact that this was a game we could have been sandbagged in. Game 1s are always unpredictable because both teams haven't got any tape on what they want to do in the new season yet. And Giants/Cowboys games are unpredictable, period. I'll take an 11 minute (or whatever it was) opening drive any week, for example. We had them almost tripled up on time of possession at halftime, too. This was going to be a blowout if not for the turnovers. And any game at -3 TO differential is going to look pretty awful.

OP is right. We're fortunate to have a team that's gutty enough to hold on that goal line stand and to execute the two offensive drives in almost no time when we really needed it.

 

[CowboyRoy]

Of course it does. But winning teams find a way to overcome. There's no room for getting down in the dumps over the loss of a player or players. You coach to win. You play to win. You face adversity and find a way. Say what you will Brother, but your words will not get me down. And I promise you, they will not bring the Dallas Cowboys down. We'll adjust. Respect, my friend.

My words are not meant to get you down. I simply speak what I see as reality. You spin it any way you want. Losing Gegory and Dez hurts.

 

[CowboyRoy]

As you were bashing Garrett for hypothetically screwing up that last drive, you said...



My point was that other than Romo and possibly Witten, no one played a bigger role in last night's win than Lance Dunbar.

The only hypothetical part was if Garrett was running the offense he would have screwed it up. And if he was running the offense I am also hypothetically saying that Dunbar, one of the hero's would also not have been out there had Garrett been running the offense. Seeing as thought he has basically seen no playing time under Garrett up until now.

 

[CowboyRoy]

Fair enough. We can agree that you were wrong earlier.

On the challenges, the one he won was the equivalent of a turnover for us as it changed possession, so I think it makes sense not to blame him. For my part, I like the statement he made with both challenges, since each of them at essence was a questioning of the definition of what a reception is after they got jobbed so badly on the Dez play in GB last year. Make them work to be sure they have clear working definitions going forward. I'm all for that, and I think it's something the players can get behind.

You probably ought to give the offensive staff some credit, too, for their time and timeout management in the two minute drives. Pretty much textbook for how you are supposed to execute your clock management. Especially when the Superbowl winning coach on the other end of the field lost the game for his part for shortcomings in that area.

Overall, I think we had a good game plan last night. I think the team was prepared despite the fact that this was a game we could have been sandbagged in. Game 1s are always unpredictable because both teams haven't got any tape on what they want to do in the new season yet. And Giants/Cowboys games are unpredictable, period. I'll take an 11 minute (or whatever it was) opening drive any week, for example. We had them almost tripled up on time of possession at halftime, too. This was going to be a blowout if not for the turnovers. And any game at -3 TO differential is going to look pretty awful.

OP is right. We're fortunate to have a team that's gutty enough to hold on that goal line stand and to execute the two offensive drives in almost no time when we really needed it.

Im wrong, only if you agree that Garrett does little.

 

[USMarineVet]

My words are not meant to get you down. I simply speak what I see as reality. You spin it any way you want. Losing Gegory and Dez hurts.

Mhm.. No doubt. We have two choices. Crumble or overcome. Which do you prefer?

 

[CowboyRoy]

Mhm.. No doubt. We have two choices. Crumble or overcome. Which do you prefer?

What the team does or doesnt do has little to do with you and I talking about the chances of either. Personally I am hoping they can go 2-2 in their next 4 games until we get the injured and suspended players back.

 

[Idgit]

Im wrong, only if you agree that Garrett does little.

Well, to be fair to you, you were wrong either way, but I consider this progress.

Pretty soon we're going to have you in a red wig and headset in the stands for all the home games. That's going to become a thing, I can feel it.

 

[VACowboy]

The only hypothetical part was if Garrett was running the offense he would have screwed it up. And if he was running the offense I am also hypothetically saying that Dunbar, one of the hero's would also not have been out there had Garrett been running the offense. Seeing as thought he has basically seen no playing time under Garrett up until now.

Linehan ran the offense last year too.

 

[dallasdave]

Say what you will, but a win is a win. We could have performed better but when you get in the huddle and you're down, who rang the bell? That's right! Our Dallas Cowboys delivered against a division rival. That had to hurt. Keep believing Boys. We have something special here. And it's only gonna get better from here on out. Rapped them in the face. Stole their thunder. We don't quit. Ever! Where's my Kool Aid?

Well said my friend, they kept going not giving up !!! And Romo was great in that 1 minute drill !!

 

[DFWJC]

5 straight vs the Giants
and last the 6 out of 7.

They must really hate dem Boys

 

[Rockport]

Romo saved Garretts butt? Romo saved his WR corps butt. And his own butt for the bad pass turned in to an interception. Implying the team wasn't ready or fired up for this game is just silly. They came out dominant. They had one of the longest opening drives in the teams history. They also were heading down near the end of the half looking to go up by 10. If not for dropped passes and horrible ball protection. This game is over in the third quarter. Part of the reason this team was able to come back and win this game is because of the attitude instilled by the coaching staff. An attitude of not panicking and continuing to do the job. No matter what the adversity. For that. I'm proud of the entire damn organization for last nights win.

CowboyRoy just trolling as usual and showing his football ignorance in the process.

 

[USMarineVet]

What the team does or doesnt do has little to do with you and I talking about the chances of either. Personally I am hoping they can go 2-2 in their next 4 games until we get the injured and suspended players back.

Personally, I'm hoping we go 4-0. But that's just me. Let's go have a beer.

 

[dallasdave]

Personally, I'm hoping we go 4-0. But that's just me. Let's go have a beer.

4-0 sounds good to me, that's get that beer !! On second thought that's get a lot of beers !!!

 

[USMarineVet]

dallasdave... There isn't a more optimistic and friendlier poster than thou. You are a credit to this board my friend. BTW, my name is Dave too.

 

[dallasdave]

Mhm.. No doubt. We have two choices. Crumble or overcome. Which do you prefer?

We will overcome

 

[USMarineVet]

We will overcome

Damn skippy Dave.

 

[CowboyRoy]

Well, to be fair to you, you were wrong either way, but I consider this progress.

Pretty soon we're going to have you in a red wig and headset in the stands for all the home games. That's going to become a thing, I can feel it.

Of course. And you were right either way always.

 

[CowboyRoy]

Linehan ran the offense last year too.

Amazing wasnt it? Instant top 3 run game and creative play calling. 12-4

 

[Idgit]

Of course. And you were right either way always.

Not *always.* Just usually.

It's only always when I'm debating you.

 

[CowboyRoy]

Not *always.* Just usually.

It's only always when I'm debating you.

Ah yes, always the clever responses. You are so clever.