Let's Give The Organization Some Credit

[DallasEast]

I'd gave given him that one snap just to qualify for that full season. I think it means something for a player with his injury history. We all know the truth, but I still think that one snap to make it 'official' would have been the way I'd go. Just my opinion.

Okay.

 

[cityochamps]

i don't think of how they handled the last regular season game should be the blame for a loss or a poor showing in the playoffs. At least I won't view it as such.

There is psychological aspect of the game that needs to be considered, nothing stinks more than a locker room after a loss and going into the playoffs to boot?? I am absolutely thrilled no one got hurt yesterday all I'm saying is the psyche of a team is almost as important as the players I just wish we had played Dak for the first half, tony the 3rd qtr ran up 28 or 31 pts then let our 2nd 3rd teamers in. My god Sanchez embarrassed this entire team, you could see the starters having a good time until about half way through the 4th the they all threw towels over their heads and weren't smiling any longer.

We will see how they come out in 2 weeks

 

[manster4ever]

Yesterday was handled perfectly.

Damn right it was. It's exactly what I asked for and got. I realize Risen Star and others want a balls to the wall approach but I simply don't agree. We'll find out in time who's right and wrong. Either way, Dak and this team have already far exceeded expectations. Gbay or NY will be pretty beat up by the time we meet them on 1/15. Linehan has options with DMC to beat blitzes he didn't have in the earlier losses to NY. Plus, our D is the healthiest it's been since week 1 and Irving has come into his own. I like our chances.

 

[DallasEast]

There is psychological aspect of the game that needs to be considered, nothing stinks more than a locker room after a loss and going into the playoffs to boot?? I am absolutely thrilled no one got hurt yesterday all I'm saying is the psyche of a team is almost as important as the players I just wish we had played Dak for the first half, tony the 3rd qtr ran up 28 or 31 pts then let our 2nd 3rd teamers in. My god Sanchez embarrassed this entire team, you could see the starters having a good time until about half way through the 4th the they all threw towels over their heads and weren't smiling any longer.

We will see how they come out in 2 weeks

I would've given Prescott 2 1/2 to three quarters of work and Sanchez one to 1 1/2 quarters. Prescott is still a rookie quarterback. Philadelphia lacks the roster talent now but they provided much of the effort expected of a playoff team.

Every little bit of experience with playoff level pressure would've been positive for Prescott in my opinion. Sanchez proved to be Sanchez but he needed to show his current coaches what he has learned in this system that would work favorably in future quarterback depth projections.

I've been on record about not playing Romo well-before yesterday's game. He's a long-time professional who didn't need any live snaps. Any worthy amount of snaps would've extended beyond a single series also. There's the "establishing better trade value" angle but I doubt future internal or external negotiations wouldn't have maximized that aspect without him playing yesterday anyway. It's the NFL. Teams have conducted transactions involving "riskier" players than Romo that produced better than expected return of investment for decades. Fan paranoia rarely bleeds over into NFL front office reality.

 

[popp1234]

There is psychological aspect of the game that needs to be considered, nothing stinks more than a locker room after a loss and going into the playoffs to boot?? I am absolutely thrilled no one got hurt yesterday all I'm saying is the psyche of a team is almost as important as the players I just wish we had played Dak for the first half, tony the 3rd qtr ran up 28 or 31 pts then let our 2nd 3rd teamers in. My god Sanchez embarrassed this entire team, you could see the starters having a good time until about half way through the 4th the they all threw towels over their heads and weren't smiling any longer.

We will see how they come out in 2 weeks

I don't think losing a meaningless game should mess with their physche. The outcome should be put into proper context. And yes, Sanchez looked totally unprepared to play and stunk up the joint.

 

[RS12]

IMO two most important moves in the last 5 years 1) Zack Martin over JFB 2) Stealing Dak at what amounts to a top of the 5th round pick.

 

[Stash]

I would've given Prescott 2 1/2 to three quarters of work and Sanchez one to 1 1/2 quarters. Prescott is still a rookie quarterback. Philadelphia lacks the roster talent now but they provided much of the effort expected of a playoff team.

Every little bit of experience with playoff level pressure would've been positive for Prescott in my opinion. Sanchez proved to be Sanchez but he needed to show his current coaches what he has learned in this system that would work favorably in future quarterback depth projections.

I've been on record about not playing Romo well-before yesterday's game. He's a long-time professional who didn't need any live snaps. Any worthy amount of snaps would've extended beyond a single series also. There's the "establishing better trade value" angle but I doubt future internal or external negotiations wouldn't have maximized that aspect without him playing yesterday anyway. It's the NFL. Teams have conducted transactions involving "riskier" players than Romo that produced better than expected return of investment for decades. Fan paranoia rarely bleeds over into NFL front office reality.

Sometimes, "NFL front office reality" looks worse than "fan paranoia" too.

Just this year, the Vikings mistakenly gave up 1st and 4th round picks for Sam Bradford, for a season that still went for naught. And the only thing it accomplished was a big loss of salary cap space and draft equity.

 

[cityochamps]

I would've given Prescott 2 1/2 to three quarters of work and Sanchez one to 1 1/2 quarters. Prescott is still a rookie quarterback. Philadelphia lacks the roster talent now but they provided much of the effort expected of a playoff team.

Every little bit of experience with playoff level pressure would've been positive for Prescott in my opinion. Sanchez proved to be Sanchez but he needed to show his current coaches what he has learned in this system that would work favorably in future quarterback depth projections.

I've been on record about not playing Romo well-before yesterday's game. He's a long-time professional who didn't need any live snaps. Any worthy amount of snaps would've extended beyond a single series also. There's the "establishing better trade value" angle but I doubt future internal or external negotiations wouldn't have maximized that aspect without him playing yesterday anyway. It's the NFL. Teams have conducted transactions involving "riskier" players than Romo that produced better than expected return of investment for decades. Fan paranoia rarely bleeds over into NFL front office reality.

I would have been fine with that and I was Ok with sitting Lee cause he was banged up, I personally thought Romo should play in the game but him not playing and DAK going 2 and 1/2 qtrs would have been ok by me, I think you play to win every week and that's what you teach your players especially a young team like we have going into the playoffs.

I guess I more pissed off at Sanchez's performance than anything it was horrible

 

[Stash]

I don't think losing a meaningless game should mess with their physche, when the outcome is put into proper context. And yes, Sanchez looked totally unprepared to play and stunk up the joint.

When Dallas had its' starters in there on offense (they never did defensively), they were winning the game. And any player, coach, or fan who looks at the game objectively can see that.

 

[9darter]

I've been critical of Garrett and Jerry but I think they played Sunday just right. They saw the bigger picture:
1. Didn't care about the rookie rushing record. Rested Zeke last 2 weeks

2. Kept our most important defensive player Lee on the bench.

3. Kept Leary out nagging injuries.

4. Showcased Romo one drive. Knocked the rust off and showed the league if you want him it's going to cost.

5. Dez, Dak and Witten got some snaps but got out before anything bad could happen.

6. Played Sanchez now they know what they got with him. A dumpster fire. Made Weeden and Cassell look like Marino.

7. The Seven inactives should be all back for the playoffs.

1. B...B...But Dickerson is such an unsympathetic bum to want his record survive for another year

2. How can you do this to him. Lee said he wanted to play every defensive snap of the season!!

3. He must be a wuss. Same with Garrett

4. QB controversy!!1

5. More wussies

6. You can't evaluate him. He didn't play with all the regular starters

7. A win meant the world yesterday!!!!1!!

True story. I read all that here on CZ.




Nice OP

 

[cityochamps]

I don't think losing a meaningless game should mess with their physche. The outcome should be put into proper context. And yes, Sanchez looked totally unprepared to play and stunk up the joint.

How is not giving 100% and losing a game placed in proper context with a young team, I think you missed my point popp and I've always had a problem as a competitor with meaningless game

 

[hornitosmonster]

Yesterday was played perfect.

 

[popp1234]

When Dallas had its' starters in there on offense (they never did defensively), they were winning the game. And any player, coach, or fan who looks at the game objectively can see that.

Yep, That's exactly right!

 

[PA Cowboy Fan]

They handled it great.

 

[DallasEast]

Sometimes, "NFL front office reality" looks worse than "fan paranoia" too.

Just this year, the Vikings mistakenly gave up 1st and 4th round picks for Sam Bradford, for a season that still went for naught. And the only thing it accomplished was a big loss of salary cap space and draft equity.

It was a gamble like all trades are. Minnesota stacked their chips on Bradford being a final piece for a real run at the Super Bowl this season. Unfortunately there are a few pieces beyond quarterback that the Vikings must still evaluate correctly for 2017 and beyond, despite the present Bradford acquisition.

 

[bark]

Not a single snap.

And I'm stoked to see him play some post season football.

If I not mistaken this will be his first playoff game. No ?

 

[Stash]

It was a gamble like all trades are. Minnesota stacked their chips on Bradford being a final piece for a real run at the Super Bowl this season. Unfortunately there are a few pieces beyond quarterback that the Vikings must still evaluate correctly for 2017 and beyond, despite the present Bradford acquisition.

I think it was a mistake that many of us called from the very beginning, that's all I'm saying. In this case, fans knew better than a front office did. Too often, people want to criticize fan opinions and cover for people who 'get paid to do the job' and sometimes, those fans end up being right.

 

[DallasEast]

I think it was a mistake that many of us called from the very beginning, that's all I'm saying. In this case, fans knew better than a front office did. Too often, people want to criticize fan opinions and cover for people who 'get paid to do the job' and sometimes, those fans end up being right.

Well, I think the ramifications of the "mistake" extends beyond the Bradford trade for the Vikings. That's all I'm saying.

 

[cityochamps]

When Dallas had its' starters in there on offense (they never did defensively), they were winning the game. And any player, coach, or fan who looks at the game objectively can see that.

totally agree with the first part of this and then when we pulled them we lost the game "clearly"

 

[popp1234]

How is not giving 100% and losing a game placed in proper context with a young team, I think you missed my point popp and I've always had a problem as a competitor with meaningless game

We were winning the game with some of the the players (several others that did not play) we will be counting on in the playoffs (and Romo looked sharp too, in limited action). I feel confident they did their jobs and executed. That's good enough for me. The risk is just not worth it in my opinion.