My thoughts 10-1

LatinMind

iPhotoshop
Messages
17,458
Reaction score
11,571
This was a punch you in the mouth game. But most of the punch came from Dallas. Washington had 2 great plays that kept them in the game. The 1 handed catch by Reed and the TD catch by Jackson. Desperation situations that paid off for the team. But once again when Dallas got the ball back, it was clear Washington wasnt stopping them. At no point did i think Dallas wasnt winning this game.

IM going to start with a player that broke out IMO yesterday, Damien Wilson. The guy was the biggest reason the run got shut down as the game went on. He was the guy laying the boom on the run game Washington was trying to force early. He has that size to be able to handle the run, and i think the coaches saw it because after Durant got hurt it was Wilson in the game on them nickle downs when we would normally see Hitchens in. That hit on Kelly that literally stopped progress was one of them hits you flinch when you see it.

Dak didnt need to do too much but when they needed him he showed up passing and running. The guy is right at the top of the MVP talk IMO. Of course im biased but even so i think he is the leagues MVP. He's endured so much as a rookie and made it all look so minor.

Dez Idk what to think about all this talking. I was watching NFLN and when they actually started talking bout it i changed the channel. I think thats what i think about the nonsense. This team is doing so good right now that thats not needed. He had a good game and probably wouldve been better off to just let it go and move on to Minnesota.

Injuries are starting to pile up in the secondary. Hope they start to bring some bodies i for insurance. McFadden is a big liability.

Dallas has alot of young parts on the DL but not alot of players who are going to force any team to gameplan for them specifically. Dallas has 1 player who is consistent every week in pressuring the QB and he doesnt even start, David Irving. But other then him theres nobody that is pressuring the qb and making plays behiund the LOS every week like Irving is. Lawrence was never going to make a impact this yr with his injury and his suspension. I think he will be alot better in 2017 being healthy. Think Thornton needs to be getting more snaps. The best pressure inside is when he and Irving are in there together. Think Dallas needs atleast 2 DEs in this draft and maybe another DT.

Dallas losing Wilcox was big yesterday. He was making plays in pass def as much as anybody. He seems to have improved the most of anybody on this defense.

People talk about TW and his inability to use his hand to catch instead choosing the use his body to trap the ball. But i dont think anybody in the nfl is better at being able to tight walk that sideline and catch a pass.
 
Last edited by a moderator:

LatinMind

iPhotoshop
Messages
17,458
Reaction score
11,571
At some point Marinelli has to get him more snaps.

It's so obvious and frustrating to anyone who follows the DL play.
think Marinelli's reason for this is to keep them "fresh". but when the O is going on 6min drives why wouldnt they be rested? lol
 

big dog cowboy

THE BIG DOG
Staff member
Messages
101,810
Reaction score
112,654
CowboysZone ULTIMATE Fan
think Marinelli's reason for this is to keep them "fresh". but when the O is going on 6min drives why wouldnt they be rested? lol
Irving doesn't get enough snaps to be gassed. The Cowboys have the best TOP in the league. Imagine what it would be with a good pass rush and the ability to get off the field quicker. Yet Irvings seems to be on a snap count each week.
 

sbark

Well-Known Member
Messages
8,213
Reaction score
4,407
Wilxox has really progressed, but cannot complain what Heath brought to the mix in terms of laying the wood and being in the right place, angles, also...........the new DB coach has been a definite plus on the season.
 

JohnsKey19

Well-Known Member
Messages
19,687
Reaction score
18,689
I agree on Wilson. Big time game from him. So much better than Wilbur, who simply is miscast as a LB.
 

xwalker

Well-Known Member
Messages
57,193
Reaction score
64,699
CowboysZone ULTIMATE Fan
This was a punch you in the mouth game. But most of the punch came from Dallas. Washington had 2 great plays that kept them in the game. The 1 handed catch by Reed and the TD catch by Jackson. Desperation situations that paid off for the team. But once again when Dallas got the ball back, it was clear Washington wasnt stopping them. At no point did i think Dallas wasnt winning this game.

IM going to start with a player that broke out IMO yesterday, Damien Wilson. The guy was the biggest reason the run got shut down as the game went on. He was the guy laying the boom on the run game Washington was trying to force early. He has that size to be able to handle the run, and i think the coaches saw it because after Durant got hurt it was Wilson in the game on them nickle downs when we would normally see Hitchens in. That hit on Kelly that literally stopped progress was one of them hits you flinch when you see it.

Dak didnt need to do too much but when they needed him he showed up passing and running. The guy is right at the top of the MVP talk IMO. Of course im biased but even so i think he is the leagues MVP. He's endured so much as a rookie and made it all look so minor.

Dez Idk what to think about all this talking. I was watching NFLN and when they actually started talking bout it i changed the channel. I think thats what i think about the nonsense. This team is doing so good right now that thats not needed. He had a good game and probably wouldve been better off to just let it go and move on to Minnesota.

Injuries are starting to pile up in the secondary. Hope they start to bring some bodies i for insurance. McFadden is a big liability.

Dallas has alot of young parts on the DL but not alot of players who are going to force any team to gameplan for them specifically. Dallas has 1 player who is consistent every week in pressuring the QB and he doesnt even start, David Irving. But other then him theres nobody that is pressuring the qb and making plays behiund the LOS every week like Irving is. Lawrence was never going to make a impact this yr with his injury and his suspension. I think he will be alot better in 2017 being healthy. Think Thornton needs to be getting more snaps. The best pressure inside is when he and Irving are in there together. Think Dallas needs atleast 2 DEs in this draft and maybe another DT.

Dallas losing Wilcox was big yesterday. He was making plays in pass def as much as anybody. He seems to have improved the most of anybody on this defense.

People talk about TW and his inability to use his hand to catch instead choosing the use his body to trap the ball. But i dont think anybody in the nfl is better at being able to tight walk that sideline and catch a pass.
Good observation on Wilson playing Nickel. That is a sign that the coaches really trust him now.

I didn't notice McFadden which is usually a good sign for a DB. I did notice Frazier in the game.
 

mrmojo

Well-Known Member
Messages
10,084
Reaction score
9,820
CowboysZone LOYAL Fan
I agree on TWill, he does make those hard catches on the sidelines, that was one of the best catches I've seen as far as keeping your feet in bounds. I like all our receivers right now. There doesn't seem to be a weak link on this offense.
 

1972COWBOY

Well-Known Member
Messages
2,041
Reaction score
1,901
We are hitting hard and to a point Im thinking we are baddies. This is a big change I think on our part.
 
Top