Is anyone really pissed at today's loss?

[Doomsday101]

After seeing all the close games at noon I had a bad feeling about this game. Seemed like it was going to be one of those weeks in the NFL. I'm not making any excuses the Cowboys offense played like dirt and had way too many mistakes. I thought the Pack defense kept Dallas off balance all day long

 

[skinsscalper]

Here's my problem with this rationale. There's basically a mindset that if this team ever loses again, it's "here we go again."

I do think the Cowboys have some inherent flaws that could prevent them from competing for a Super Bowl. The offense is returning to its old finesse form, unable to consistently run the ball during the game. There are a bevvy of penalties or turnovers, and sometimes both.

But I didn't think the team folded today. They were simply outplayed. It happens.

I respectfully disagree. It's not THAT the Cowboys lost, it's HOW the Cowboys lost. This is the same type of performance we saw against the Ravens and Philly last year. The difference is the defense actually showed up. They were the only ones that kept us in the game.

How the Cowboys lost is what conjures the "here we go again" mindset.
Once again Jason Garret failed to make an in-game adjustment to off-set what the defense was doing. It's absolutely mind-blowing that a guy coaching at that level is so inept at one of the basic principles of the job. It isn't all on Garrett, though. The players (on offense) flat out sucked. They were outplayed in every facet. No intensity, no heart, and no balls. Green Bay punched 'em in the mouth and they folded like a band of *******.

With that being said, I'm not necessarily in the "here we go again" mode. Wins against the Foreskins and Raiders won't amount to much (other than the obvious wins) in telling us what type of team this is. After that, we'll find out how good this team really is. A loss to Washington OR the Raiders will tell me everything I need to know about this year's team, however.

 

[Zimmy Lives]

Here's my problem with this rationale. There's basically a mindset that if this team ever loses again, it's "here we go again."

I do think the Cowboys have some inherent flaws that could prevent them from competing for a Super Bowl. The offense is returning to its old finesse form, unable to consistently run the ball during the game. There are a bevvy of penalties or turnovers, and sometimes both.

But I didn't think the team folded today. They were simply outplayed. It happens.

My thoughts exactly. Losing sucks but it's part of the experience.

 

[Signals]

I'm not angry as much as bummed about the Packer game, but Last nights game proves only one thing. The Cowboys are no better than the Bucaneers, just luckier. [/provocation]

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[DavidS]

Dude, your freakin wierd.....

And whats up with your creepy avatar and sig?

 

[Alexander]

I am not upset. I am actually pretty proud of the defense.

But I am disgusted at the direction of the offense. The three and outs were unacceptable and most of that was due to a shoddy gameplan and far too much passing.

It is clear they needed a reality check and they got one courtesy of Capers.

 

[Zimmy Lives]

Dude, your freakin wierd.....

And whats up with your creepy avatar and sig?

It's a picture of a Kurd girl. Not really creepy.

And he's right, to a degree. There's not separation from Dallas and Tampa Bay, or any team in the NFL.

 

[Aikmaniac]

I'm really not that upset...maybe it's because I'm worn out after an exhausting weekend.

What got me pissed were the phone messages and emails I had waiting for me when I returned. Never fails...lol Hadn't heard a peep then the floodgates were opened.

To answer your question, what's really starting to irk me are the penalties. It seems after every good play, I start looking for a flag.

 

[Four]

any day where bob gets to watch sweaty men in form fitting pants tackle each other is a good day for bob.

 

[RS12]

I was so pissed last night that I went outside and shot my neighbors cat with a paintball gun in the face.

Who said no good came from this loss?

 

[skinsscalper]

I am not upset. I am actually pretty proud of the defense.

But I am disgusted at the direction of the offense. The three and outs were unacceptable and most of that was due to a shoddy gameplan and far too much passing.

It is clear they needed a reality check and they got one courtesy of Capers.

Hopefully this, coupled with the L on the record, is all this will amount to.

I hope this is a wake up call to the entire program from the coaches on down.

 

[Monster Heel]

How many "wake up calls" does this team need?

Be it the coaching or the players themselves, they looked woefully under-prepared as they tend to do when they get it handed to them by another team. It is what it is. These are the same ole Cowboys. Bracing myself for them to fold in a few weeks.

 

[casmith07]

How many "wake up calls" does this team need?

Be it the coaching or the players themselves, they looked woefully under-prepared as they tend to do when they get it handed to them by another team. It is what it is. These are the same ole Cowboys. Bracing myself for them to fold in a few weeks.

You should just go ahead and jump on the New Orleans bandwagon then - they're the flavor of the month.

 

[Hook'em#11]

I have seen this team play alot worse and win ala KC.. But, no, not happy that we lost, but, definately not pissed like after the NYG or Broncos game.

 

[Monster Heel]

You should just go ahead and jump on the New Orleans bandwagon then - they're the flavor of the month.

I'd tell you to go do something explicit if the rules permitted.

 

[SilverStarCowboy]

The one thing that helped me to overcome this game during the can of whoop A that was opened was the fact that Greenbays entire season rested upon a victory at home. That one long drive in the 3rd quarter would dismantle most teams, props to Aaron Rogers and McCarthy.

Still the entire balance of the game was turned by the Felix Jones non-fumble recovery.

 

[Hook'em#11]

No, the momentum went clearly in the way of the Pack when Williams fumbled after the 41 yd completion.

That changed everything on both sidelines.

Dallas's penalties had a hand on the long drive as well.

 

[WarC]

It was completely inexplicable how we lost. I'm not upset or pissed, it's more like the shock hasn't set in yet. Even watching the game I was never upset, I just watched. Theres no way we should have lost that game, let alone almost get shut out...Most of Packer Nation is acting like they straight up stole this one, which they did... Their defense is injury plagued and missing many starters but somehow they turned in a championship caliber game.

And the drops...Jeez. Austin dropped at least one sure fire TD, and Roy W is doing his best TO impression with his drops.

Inexplicable.

 

[802dave]

Watching games like that mess yesterday usually has me to the bursting point! But, this team still doesn't fill me with confidence and when they started making mistakes and turnovers I had that feeling it was one for the loss column. Until they find the wherewithall to pick themselves up and turn one of these type games around, believe in each other and their coaches, this is what it's going to be. There's still something missing with these guys and/or the coordinators.

The defense did pretty good - they believe in themselves; they're good.

Something has to happen with this offense - leadership, another player, another good coaching addition - something has to help them turn the corner.

 

[MarionBarberThe4th]

I definetely wont be going over the game in my head all week. Mostly b/c on an entertainment level it was awful.

And standings wise it might not matter.
But I am annoyed. Way to sleep walk bc it got a little chilly.

And Im thinking more and more that Flozell and RW are just flat out losing players. Physically gifted, but lazy, low intelligence losers who just dont care.