News: Murray Or Not, Cowboys Still Have ‘Nightmare’ & ‘Houdini’

[Seven]

Marinelli's nick-name..........I can't remember for whom. Hayden?

 

[LittleBoyBlue]

Yep, Dallas has to go out and play their kind of football. Do what we do,

I have a feeling we are "there".

"There" being....They will find a way to win. Mistakes and all.

 

[stilltheguru]

I'm guessing we won't see Ryan Williams

 

[Doomsday101]

Can Randle block would be my biggest concern. Keeping that number nine Jersey clean is important.

I agree, it will be important that Randle can pickup the blitz. By the same token can Murray with the finger. Willie McGinest was showing how difficult it would be for Murray to do it as well with the broken finger.

 

[tyke1doe]

Size, athleticism and speed? What, you don't think Dez has really good hands, Pagano?



His long, long career? What are you trying to say, Pagano? That our quarterback is over the hill?

Wow, I'm really starting to dislike this Pagano guy. What a jerk.

Me thinks you're reading between too many lines.

 

[tyke1doe]

Wow, I thought it would be pretty obvious that I was joking. Apparently not.

No, it wasn't obvious. But thanks for clarifying because I got the wrong impression from your initial post.

 

[Dhragon]

Until Tony gets through a whole season with out that "one" play that cost the team an important game, that's how he will be looked at.
I'm confident in Romo always have been. But every time he drops to pass I think to my self, please don't screw up.
I would hate to see our season end on Romos arm again, he would be blasted yet again.

Unrealistic expectations much?

So you expect a QB (ANY QB - even the vaunted Brady or Rodgers) to go through an entire season without a single INT/FUMBLE in a close game which could potentially lose the game if their defense doesn't come through? Egads!

Mistakes happen and Romo has had his share, but he's better than most. To expect not a SINGLE "ONE" bad play in the whole season is going a bit to far. I know you said "Important Game" and will probably use that to say you didn't mean ALL games - but any game we seem to lose in a season always qualifies as an important game to the haters, so I think you needed to qualify what an "important game" is in your opinion.

Maybe you mean get through the final game or two of the season when the playoffs are still in play? That would make more sense and I'd be with you on that.

And yes, if Tony throws an INT near the end of a close game against Colts or Skins which ends up losing the game and kicks us out of the playoffs, he will get blasted by the media/fans, even if he put up 300+ yards and 3+ TDs to go along with that INT, because that's jus the way the media/fans are nowadays.

 

[Dave_in-NC]

Unrealistic expectations much?

So you expect a QB (ANY QB - even the vaunted Brady or Rodgers) to go through an entire season without a single INT/FUMBLE in a close game which could potentially lose the game if their defense doesn't come through? Egads!

Mistakes happen and Romo has had his share, but he's better than most. To expect not a SINGLE "ONE" bad play in the whole season is going a bit to far. I know you said "Important Game" and will probably use that to say you didn't mean ALL games - but any game we seem to lose in a season always qualifies as an important game to the haters, so I think you needed to qualify what an "important game" is in your opinion.

Maybe you mean get through the final game or two of the season when the playoffs are still in play? That would make more sense and I'd be with you on that.

And yes, if Tony throws an INT near the end of a close game against Colts or Skins which ends up losing the game and kicks us out of the playoffs, he will get blasted by the media/fans, even if he put up 300+ yards and 3+ TDs to go along with that INT, because that's jus the way the media/fans are nowadays.

Not my expectations. Just my view of how he gets measured by the media and some fans. Thought that was pretty clear but maybe not for some.

 

[Hoods]

No, it wasn't obvious. But thanks for clarifying because I got the wrong impression from your initial post.

I thought it was pretty obvious. What Pagano said clearly weren't insults and Dhragon topped off his comment very dramatically (to be funny).

 

[tyke1doe]

I thought it was pretty obvious. What Pagano said clearly weren't insults and Dhragon topped off his comment very dramatically (to be funny).

I guess that's why they make emoticons.

 

[JoeBoBBY]

First Post. I have lurked for years;

Cowboys Nation is stirring with excitement. Its all around me and I see it here and everywhere else.

This years team is a good football team. But I think people sense it can be a Great One.

I have been hesitant to "Believe". As Cowboys Fans we have been heart broken year after year for awhile now.

But I see it. I cant articulate it properly without taking hours of my time, but I see "it", and others do too.

I saw "it" in the early 90s teams, I saw it in GB at the beginning of the season, the last year they won the SB. And I saw it in Seattle the year they lost to the Falcons in the playoffs. This team is "Building".

I say were just about there....so go ahead and Predict SB! Believe! Jump on this train and ride it, push it, encourage it! If not now, then when?

We most likely don't make the Super Bowl. Hell, we might slip up this week. But, that's okay. We are "Building" and the results are on the field.

Before the season I was down on Garret and JJ. But they have proven me wrong. I say give Garrett more time. Give Jason a chance to build this thing. I think he is doing with Long Term Success in mind.

But the way I see it, as it stand right now we legitimately have a chance at beating Any team in the NFL. I haven't been able to say that and actually believe it, for a very long, long time.

Here is how I see it on a scale from 1-10. But a lot of this depends on future injuries and who gets the seeds and HFA. However that all plays out will have a great impact.

NE. 9.3 -- They have done it for a long time now, they are experienced, they are playing tough football. And I think Brady and BB the window to "win it" again is closing...

Seattle 8.9 -- That defense is really really good. Haven't seen one like that since Ray Lewis;

Denver 8.5 -- Manning
GB 8.4 -- Rodgers

Dallas 8.3 -- We are a wildcard here. The others teams above them have "Proven It" . The Cowboys haven't. One thing is for sure, there wont be a lack of effort from the Cowboys in trying to see just how good they can be. We absolutely have a freaking chance!!! we are right there. imho. But, they are unproven.

Pittsburgh 7.8 -- Big Ben is tough in the playoffs. He has 2 super bowl wins. Pittsburgh will be tough.

Ravens/Colts/Bengals/Lions/Eagles 7.5 -- Who knows what your going to get with these teams? All have some studs. good coaching. any given Sunday.

Cardinals. 7.4 -- I think they are done without a QB. But that defense is tough and It wouldn't surprise me to see them do well.

Saints Falcons Panthers. 5.0 They just haven't been able to win ball games. But, one of them will get into playoffs and it would surprise me to see any of them do well.

So, we are right there in the hunt for a Super Bowl. I think we beat the Colts, beat the Commanders, beat the Lions in the Playoffs....

and then go to GB and give them all they can handle..I wouldn't be surprised if we beat them either. Now, if we beat Seattle in Seattle? That will surprise me. I know, we match up well, etc etc and I do think we have a fighters chance, but that Team is playing well.

 

[WoodysGirl]

 

[Bleu Star]

He's no Golden Cock, tho...........

I'm offended.