I'm still not happy with the play of Bennett and Williams

[AMERICAS_FAN]

Martellus Bennett and Roy Williams continue to be non-factors in the red zone. Defenses key on covering players like Witten and Austin in the red zone by shifting extra coverage their way, or shooting gaps on the D-line in such a way that the QBs throwing lanes to these receivers are taken away. The only other option is to go with the ball elsewhere, only those other WRs don't ever get is consistently done.

And I'm specifically implicating Martellus Bennett and Roy Williams here because these are players the Cowboys spent all offseason on prepping as key red-zone targets. Say what you want about what kind of games they had against the Eagles; until these two players start becoming receiving forces for defenses to reckon with in the red-zone, I'll never consider them having good games. Is that too harsh? Yes it is; and that too friggin bad for them!

 

[TheCount]

We just won a huge game, allow yourself to be happy for a few days. Plenty of time left to nit pick before the next game.

That said, I hear you about our red zone offense. We should have had that game in hand.

 

[TheMarathonContinues]

Well if Roy would've used 2 hands to catch that touchdown he would've had one. But its hard to grab a touchdown when Ashanti Samuel is holding one of your arms and preventing you from doing so. I don't understand why in the hell we keep bringing up Bennett. He's a luxury. He's a great blocker. He's what? The 6th option? Why do we spend so much time on worrying about the 6th option getting touches? Bennett is fine. Roy hopefully will be fine. Cowboys just did what many of us didn't think they could. This is nitpicking.

 

[Doomsday101]

Not surprising to see the attacks from the same old critics.

 

[CATCH17]

Hit me up with this thread on Wednesday or Thursday.

Im still to high on last nights win to complain about anything.

 

[juck]

The only problem I had with RW is him running out of bounds for no reason on that long play.

 

[Galian Beast]

Because we need to start running it at the goal line. Teams know we're gonna pass.

I don't care if there is only 20 seconds left, you can get another pass off if it doesn't work if you teach the players to line up quickly.

A run is a much higher percentage play in the goalline.

 

[AMERICAS_FAN]

Well if Roy would've used 2 hands to catch that touchdown he would've had one. But its hard to grab a touchdown when Ashanti Samuel is holding one of your arms and preventing you from doing so. I don't understand why in the hell we keep bringing up Bennett. He's a luxury. He's a great blocker. He's what? The 6th option? Why do we spend so much time on worrying about the 6th option getting touches? Bennett is fine. Roy hopefully will be fine. Cowboys just did what many of us didn't think they could. This is nitpicking.

BS! Williams is bigger than Samual yet he allowed Samual to defeat him on the physical matchup front. Williams is the kind of WR that needs everything to be near perfect for him to catch the pass, and that's rediculous for a goy that calls himself a #1 WR. The guy can't fight for a single ball. It's rediculous!

And like I said, Bennett was expected to be a red-zone threat. That's why you can't excuse him.

 

[Galian Beast]

The only problem I had with RW is him running out of bounds for no reason on that long play.

yeah i didnt appreciate that.

Romo could have had 3-4 touchdowns in this game.

Kevin Ogletree had a great run after the catch, but he should have put his head down and kept charging towards that end zone. I hate getting to the goal line and not getting 7 (We got 7 there, but who knows).

Patrick Crayton should have had a touchdown as well. How do you let yourself get caught by a linebacker who is running across the field to make the play.

Roy Williams needs to make that play in the end zone regardless.

 

[TheMarathonContinues]

The only problem I had with RW is him running out of bounds for no reason on that long play.

Might have not have wanted to get hit after getting his ribbed caved in some weeks ago. Sort of like how Ashanti Samuel got kneed by Felix and didn't want to tackle afterwards?

 

[DavidS]

Not surprising to see the attacks from the same old critics.

Word. Amazing, simply amazing.

 

[21Savage]

BS! Williams is bigger than Samual yet he allowed Samual to defeat him on the physical matchup front. Williams is the kind of WR that needs everything to be near perfect for him to catch the pass, and that's rediculous for a goy that calls himself a #1 WR. The guy can't fight for a single ball. It's rediculous!

This post says everything I need to know about this thread. Agenda much?

 

[Hook'em#11]

I am not complaining about either right now.

Bennett does his job as the 2nd TE. I really like Phillips at TE as well, man he had some great blocks last night.


Williams has 7 if Romo doesn't throw it behind him. The second attempt was the PI call that never was. Williams made a great catch on the comeback route by the sideline. These two will get on track, gonna be scary when they do too. One thing though. Roy needs to finish the play and not run out of bounds. Run through or stiff arm that LB.!!!

Great game by the Cowboys. Happy as hell right now.

 

[Doomsday101]

Word. Amazing, simply amazing.

No it's not amazing it is pathetic. We won but did not win exactly the way they wanted. This is a team trying to win games not a team looking for 1 or 2 guys to get the ball.

 

[NoLuv4Jerry]

Might have not have wanted to get hit after getting his ribbed caved in some weeks ago. Sort of like how Ashanti Samuel got kneed by Felix and didn't want to tackle afterwards?

didn't he lose his balance?

 

[Boyzmamacita]

until these two players start becoming receiving forces for defenses to reckon with in the red-zone, I'll never consider them having good games. Is that too harsh?

Yeah it's too harsh when you consider that Roy was interfered with/held in the redzone and he helped us get to the red zone on some occasions. As far as Marty B, we expected too much of him. He's doing exactly what a second tight end is supposed to do - block his *** off and try to take advantage of the few passes that come his way. He doesn't catch everything, but he doesn't get many chances either. He'll be fine. He's going to make a big play soon and when he does, it will just be one more weapon for the opposing D to worry about.

 

[AMERICAS_FAN]

This post says everything I need to know about this thread. Agenda much?

Pulling the "agenda" card? Please! If you can't handle the truth...

 

[DavidS]

No it's not amazing it is pathetic. We won but did not win exactly the way they wanted. This is a team trying to win games not a team looking for 1 or 2 guys to get the ball.

No bro. I am agreeing with you about the stupid critics.

 

[WV Cowboy]

Martellus Bennett and Roy Williams continue to be non-factors in the red zone. blah blah blah, yada yada yada, ZZZZZZZZZZZZZzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz, ... yawn!

Stupid me, .. I went to bed smiling, thinking that we have a good team and that we had won the game.

When will I ever learn?

 

[Boyzmamacita]

yeah i didnt appreciate that.

Romo could have had 3-4 touchdowns in this game.

Kevin Ogletree had a great run after the catch, but he should have put his head down and kept charging towards that end zone. I hate getting to the goal line and not getting 7 (We got 7 there, but who knows).

Patrick Crayton should have had a touchdown as well. How do you let yourself get caught by a linebacker who is running across the field to make the play.

Roy Williams needs to make that play in the end zone regardless.

You're joking here, right? It's not as easy as it looks out there. Ogletree made two awesome plays to put us first and goal. Crayton had an amazing catch and run, but needed one more block. Roy's arm was freakin' held, but he needs to make that play regardless? Please tell me you're being sarcastic to mock the haters and realists.