Injuries may kill Cowboys playoff chances

[sportsman]

Cowboys can't make the playoffs without a healthy Barber. He is that important to the offense. December and January is the time the running game becomes your best weapon. I'm sure he will be on the field on Sunday. But if he isn't 100% Steelers will have a major advantage. Romo will feel pressure he hasn't felt all year.

 

[Don Corleone]

Romo will feel pressure he hasn't felt all year.

The Steelers will also be feeling the type of pressure they haven't felt all year. This is a heavyweight fight.

 

[Kaika]

Cowboys can't make the playoffs without a healthy Barber. He is that important to the offense. December and January is the time the running game becomes your best weapon. I'm sure he will be on the field on Sunday. But if he isn't 100% Steelers will have a major advantage. Romo will feel pressure he hasn't felt all year.

Boy, With all due respect, This post and most from you are kinda negative & depressing.

Just my observation.

 

[Boysboy]

Cowboys can't make the playoffs without a healthy Barber. He is that important to the offense. December and January is the time the running game becomes your best weapon. I'm sure he will be on the field on Sunday. But if he isn't 100% Steelers will have a major advantage. Romo will feel pressure he hasn't felt all year.

OK-let's talk about the '09 draft from here on out. What prized FAs will be out there as well?

 

[Don Corleone]

Why even bother showing up to play this game? Just go ahead and hand the Steelers the win.

 

[Deep_South]

In a way, I like the way this season has evolved. With the last 4 games being so tough, it would appear that in order for the Cowboys to make it into the playoffs, they will have to be playing good enough to win it all.

So, starting Sunday we'll see what we're made of, and I think the Steelers aren't going to be happy when they find out. If they want revenge after the game, they will need to make it to Tampa, which is where the Boys should end up. You gotta believe.

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[DallasEast]

In a way, I like the way this season has evolved. With the last 4 games being so tough, it would appear that in order for the Cowboys to make it into the playoffs, they will have to be playing good enough to win it all.

So, starting Sunday we'll see what we're made of, and I think the Steelers aren't going to be happy when they find out. If they want revenge after the game, they will need to make it to Tampa, which is where the Boys should end up. You gotta believe.

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:steelers: :steelers: :steelers:

I mostly agree, but also wish that the team hadn't dug itself such a deep hole and leave itself very little room for error getting to the playoffs. Unlike last season, every game during December matters. That's the type of mentality which could take this team far in the postseason, but it has to take care of business first.

 

[Biggems]

if we lose cause of injuries we are weak and soft and dont deserve the playoffs.

Pittsburgh is still mauling people and Ben has been hurt all year. They cant keep a RB healthy. They have had a few defensive players hurt during the year, notably in their secondary.

The Colts have dealt with a lot of injuries and they are still in the thick of the playoff hunt.

The Pats lost Tom Brady and a few other players and are still playing for the Division Title.

Denver has been gashed by injuries as well...and they are looking to win their Division.


So there is no excuse. Either you win or you don't....if you want it bad enough....the players that play need to nut up or shut up.

 

[tyke1doe]

if we lose cause of injuries we are weak and soft and dont deserve the playoffs.

Pittsburgh is still mauling people and Ben has been hurt all year. They cant keep a RB healthy. They have had a few defensive players hurt during the year, notably in their secondary.

The Colts have dealt with a lot of injuries and they are still in the thick of the playoff hunt.

The Pats lost Tom Brady and a few other players and are still playing for the Division Title.

Denver has been gashed by injuries as well...and they are looking to win their Division.


So there is no excuse. Either you win or you don't....if you want it bad enough....the players that play need to nut up or shut up.

Great points.

The Broncos are down to their fifth running back.

And you forgot to mention Tampa Bay, which lost Ernest Graham for the year, the Cardinals who don't really have a running game and the Skins who are playing with a hobbled Clinton Portis.

 

[TRUTH87]

the thing i hate the most is that if we lose, we are again the worst team in football...we only beat crappy teams (Seattle,SF) and we dont deserve the playoffs....SKY FALLING...

on the other hand if we win, we are superbowl bound...the best team in football....we are going undefeated the rest of the way....

GEEZ.

 

[juck]

Blah.MBIII is fine.chill.

 

[ThreeSportStar80]

MBIII and Ware will be on the field....

 

[Boysboy]

if we lose cause of injuries we are weak and soft and dont deserve the playoffs.

Pittsburgh is still mauling people and Ben has been hurt all year. They cant keep a RB healthy. They have had a few defensive players hurt during the year, notably in their secondary.

The Colts have dealt with a lot of injuries and they are still in the thick of the playoff hunt.

The Pats lost Tom Brady and a few other players and are still playing for the Division Title.

Denver has been gashed by injuries as well...and they are looking to win their Division.


So there is no excuse. Either you win or you don't....if you want it bad enough....the players that play need to nut up or shut up.

I agree-the last 2 years, we were THE MOST healthiest team in the league, but we ended up getting kicked in the teeth by the likes of the Lions in Dec.

Yes-NO excuses.

 

[DallasEast]

if we lose cause of injuries we are weak and soft and dont deserve the playoffs.

Pittsburgh is still mauling people and Ben has been hurt all year. They cant keep a RB healthy. They have had a few defensive players hurt during the year, notably in their secondary.

The Colts have dealt with a lot of injuries and they are still in the thick of the playoff hunt.

The Pats lost Tom Brady and a few other players and are still playing for the Division Title.

Denver has been gashed by injuries as well...and they are looking to win their Division.


So there is no excuse. Either you win or you don't....if you want it bad enough....the players that play need to nut up or shut up.

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You do know that some may read your post and say that the team has zero chance if _____________ [fill in the blank with player(s)] is hurt, right?

 

[WoodysGirl]

:clap2:

You do know that some may read your post and say that the team has zero chance if _____________ [fill in the blank with player(s)] is hurt, right?

I think it's been proven that that statement definitely applies to one player. But yes, he made an overall good post.

 

[kojak]

I think Barber will play but his carries will be limited. I think Choice just might surprise us a bit.

 

[ctrous25]

In a way, I like the way this season has evolved. With the last 4 games being so tough, it would appear that in order for the Cowboys to make it into the playoffs, they will have to be playing good enough to win it all.

So, starting Sunday we'll see what we're made of, and I think the Steelers aren't going to be happy when they find out. If they want revenge after the game, they will need to make it to Tampa, which is where the Boys should end up. You gotta believe.

:starspin :starspin :starspin
:steelers: :steelers: :steelers:

I like!!!!!!

 

[Boysboy]

I think Barber will play but his carries will be limited. I think Choice just might surprise us a bit.

Just as long as he stays in enough plays to pick up the blitzes, I'll be happy.

 

[jamesdojr]

Let's see:

Steelers' horrible Oline vs Cowboys Top 10 defense / #2 ranked pass rush

OR

Dallas' solid Oline vs Steelers' Top 10 defense / #1 ranked pass rush

I'll take Dallas.
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Cowboys can't make the playoffs without a healthy Barber. He is that important to the offense. December and January is the time the running game becomes your best weapon. I'm sure he will be on the field on Sunday. But if he isn't 100% Steelers will have a major advantage. Romo will feel pressure he hasn't felt all year.

 

[Don Corleone]

Let's see:

Steelers' horrible Oline vs Cowboys Top 10 defense / #2 ranked pass rush

OR

Dallas' solid Oline vs Steelers' Top 10 defense / #1 ranked pass rush

I'll take Dallas.
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Tony Romo >>> Big Ben