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these have probably been covered on the board today but certain things struck me today after the emotional roller coaster I endured last night!
1. that was some kind of punting going on!. Generally punters are as overlooked as anyone on the roster until of course they shank one 12 yards or get blocked, but the two punters on the field last night were actual weapons. Some appreciation has to be given to the performance of these guys
2.this game may be have been a major step in the development of Romo. You couldn t ask for more adversity. I know if i was in that situation, i would be curled up in the fetal position under the bench with my thumb in my mouth muttering to myself. But Romo hung in there--sure his head dropped a bit but in the final couple minutes he was in charge in the huddle and that could be major with his team mates. It is easy to be "the guy" when everything is going well and you are putting 35 on an opponent, but when you have essentially given the opposition 14 and have looked like crap, then walk into the huddle and take charge it means so much more.
I think his teammates follow him into battle anywhere now.
3. Nick Folk is beyond his years. Talk about a cool rookie. And, I am not just refering to the 2 winning kicks, but that 47 yarder just before the half was huge. I remember looking at the score board and saying--" man they are only a td down!"
4.Anderson has a look about him. He looks smoother and more athletic than your average fullback who usually looks like a garbage can with legs and arms. He caught the ball easily and then looked more like a running back advancing it
5. After watching the Lions Commanders game Sunday and then our game, I have to wonder if there is a new mini trend with defenses. The Lions have a very explosive offense and the skins rushed only 4 and dropped everyone back midzone and deep zone. All the passing lanes were clogged and short completed passes were tackled aggressively. It seemed that the passing lanes were clogged Monday night as well although waiting for some insight from the " Three Stooges" broadcast team was pointless.
The Lions kept trying to go downfield into coverage with no success but credit must be given to Romo and Garret that we started to take what was given in small chunks in the fourth quarter
6. I was a bit concerned by the lack of separation our receivers got last night. Perhaps this was the first game where the absence of Terry Glenn or a speed receiver was noticeable. I mean, the Bills secondary was crippled and supposedly short on talent.
7.I am thinking our run blocking is sub par although it feels easier to blame JJ. I still think we need to look for a feature work horse back in the next few years. I am not sure how long Marion can last with his punishing running style and it would be nice to have someone like Stanton from West Virginia as a home run type hitter change of pace back paired with Marion. JJ just doesnt look like he did in his rookie year and it seems he is getting frustrated.
that is all i have aside from chiming in with the other posts that the broadcasting crew was pathetic last night as was the officiating. If Jaws wants to cheer for Buffalo, feel free, but buy a ticket and sit in the stands. Kornheiser is working hard to try and be witty but he is working short handed. That wasnt the upset of the year Tony; do I have to repeat " it is never over til its over?"
Interference is interference whether it is on a 2 point conversion in front of a rabid home crowd or not
1. that was some kind of punting going on!. Generally punters are as overlooked as anyone on the roster until of course they shank one 12 yards or get blocked, but the two punters on the field last night were actual weapons. Some appreciation has to be given to the performance of these guys
2.this game may be have been a major step in the development of Romo. You couldn t ask for more adversity. I know if i was in that situation, i would be curled up in the fetal position under the bench with my thumb in my mouth muttering to myself. But Romo hung in there--sure his head dropped a bit but in the final couple minutes he was in charge in the huddle and that could be major with his team mates. It is easy to be "the guy" when everything is going well and you are putting 35 on an opponent, but when you have essentially given the opposition 14 and have looked like crap, then walk into the huddle and take charge it means so much more.
I think his teammates follow him into battle anywhere now.
3. Nick Folk is beyond his years. Talk about a cool rookie. And, I am not just refering to the 2 winning kicks, but that 47 yarder just before the half was huge. I remember looking at the score board and saying--" man they are only a td down!"
4.Anderson has a look about him. He looks smoother and more athletic than your average fullback who usually looks like a garbage can with legs and arms. He caught the ball easily and then looked more like a running back advancing it
5. After watching the Lions Commanders game Sunday and then our game, I have to wonder if there is a new mini trend with defenses. The Lions have a very explosive offense and the skins rushed only 4 and dropped everyone back midzone and deep zone. All the passing lanes were clogged and short completed passes were tackled aggressively. It seemed that the passing lanes were clogged Monday night as well although waiting for some insight from the " Three Stooges" broadcast team was pointless.
The Lions kept trying to go downfield into coverage with no success but credit must be given to Romo and Garret that we started to take what was given in small chunks in the fourth quarter
6. I was a bit concerned by the lack of separation our receivers got last night. Perhaps this was the first game where the absence of Terry Glenn or a speed receiver was noticeable. I mean, the Bills secondary was crippled and supposedly short on talent.
7.I am thinking our run blocking is sub par although it feels easier to blame JJ. I still think we need to look for a feature work horse back in the next few years. I am not sure how long Marion can last with his punishing running style and it would be nice to have someone like Stanton from West Virginia as a home run type hitter change of pace back paired with Marion. JJ just doesnt look like he did in his rookie year and it seems he is getting frustrated.
that is all i have aside from chiming in with the other posts that the broadcasting crew was pathetic last night as was the officiating. If Jaws wants to cheer for Buffalo, feel free, but buy a ticket and sit in the stands. Kornheiser is working hard to try and be witty but he is working short handed. That wasnt the upset of the year Tony; do I have to repeat " it is never over til its over?"
Interference is interference whether it is on a 2 point conversion in front of a rabid home crowd or not
...But, yeah, the greats or the players with natural RB instincts know how to find daylight...Hart has it, Emmitt had it too...Clearly, JJ does not have it.
