Post anger Thoughts Lions game

[Gameover]

really? he just owned you.

Cool

 

[Gameover]

Yah I don't blame you, wouldn't want him to keep making you look silly aye?

Eye test

With out TO the cowboys don't reach 20 points for the fourth straight road game, but the offense is good!

Ok

 

[Tabascocat]

Eye test

Get some glasses. Out of your 1900+ posts, 1800 are anti-Romo. Your schtick is way past getting old. Romo is not Manning, Elway, Roger or Montana but he is more than capable. There would be 15 other teams lining up to get him and we are fortunate that we don't have to watch Ponder, Freeman, etc, etc play week in and week out.

 

[kevm3]

Romo/Dez has more targets this year than Manning/Welker and more yards. Get your facts/comparisons right. Defense is giving up record setting yards and blew THREE 4th quarter leads today. Romo is among the league leaders in TD passes while making fewer mistakes and turnover than ever in his career. Yet we are still a 500 team. Why? Defense is literally breaking records for ineptitude in pass defense.

But yeah stay on script

Only reason the offense numbers looks like it does is because of the excellent field position special teams (Dwayne Harris) and the Defense affords the offense with turnovers. 88 yards of offense going into the 4th isn't going to get it done. We can harp on the defense, but how is it that we have have 4 turnovers compared to 0 and yet the lions had significantly more time of possession than us and still outscored us? How is it we had great field position due to special teams and yet the Lions outscored us? If not for defense and special teams scoring or putting us in excellent field position, we would be getting blown out of games.

 

[Gameover]

Get some glasses. Out of your 1900+ posts, 1800 are anti-Romo. Your schtick is way past getting old. Romo is not Manning, Elway, Roger or Montana but he is more than capable. There would be 15 other teams lining up to get him and we are fortunate that we don't have to watch Ponder, Freeman, etc, etc play week in and week out.

You counted?

They would sign him and then release him as soon as possible because they would realize in one season what Jerry has failed to see after all these years...He's garbage

Didn't mean for my post to be an anti romo post. Btw

 

[Staubacher]

Only reason the offense numbers looks like it does is because of the excellent field position special teams (Dwayne Harris) and the Defense affords the offense with turnovers. 88 yards of offense going into the 4th isn't going to get it done. We can harp on the defense, but how is it that we have have 4 turnovers compared to 0 and yet the lions had significantly more time of possession than us and still outscored us? How is it we had great field position due to special teams and yet the Lions outscored us? If not for defense and special teams scoring or putting us in excellent field position, we would be getting blown out of games.

We have the worst pass defense in the league. On pace for the worst in history.

Is our offense the worst in history? Actually it's not even in the second half of the league this year.

623 yards of offense surrendered negates any turnovers or claim of holding up their end of the bargain.

Even when the offense was struggling they didn't turn it over. And the 4th quarter cannot be dismissed - 3 times the defense was handed easily protected leads - leads that NFL defenses keep 99 percent of the time.

They are the worst NFL pass defense in history. Let that sink in.

 

[Tabascocat]

You counted?

No, but you can call me Rainman

Or a Pavlovian response by visually seeing the same over and over..............

 

[Gameover]

Only reason the offense numbers looks like it does is because of the excellent field position special teams (Dwayne Harris) and the Defense affords the offense with turnovers. 88 yards of offense going into the 4th isn't going to get it done. We can harp on the defense, but how is it that we have have 4 turnovers compared to 0 and yet the lions had significantly more time of possession than us and still outscored us? How is it we had great field position due to special teams and yet the Lions outscored us? If not for defense and special teams scoring or putting us in excellent field position, we would be getting blown out of games.

This

 

[KJJ]

What has me so angry is how Garrett keeps finding ways to botch games in the final minutes he has it down to a science. The Cowboys had this game won but it's clear Garrett hasn't learned his lesson and continues playing not to lose. So much for Jerry thinking stripping him of his play calling duties would help him manage games better. LOL This was the same Jerry Jones who was more worried about Reggie Bush than Megatron. This loss today was due to yet another poorly managed game by Garrett who continues to prove he's in over his head as a head coach and isn't qualified for the job. Romo appeared to be in disagreement with him again on the sidelines during one series and Dez started yelling at him and everyone else. The Cowboys are becoming a more dysfunctional team every season under Garrett.

It's an embarrassment watching how the rug keeps being pulled out from under this team in the final minutes of games. At halftime the on the field reporter said she asked Garrett if he was surprised by the low score. He said not at all because these are two great defenses. His so called great defense just gave up an NFL record fourth 400 yard passing performance this season in only 8 freaking games along with the second highest receiving yardage total in league history by a receiver. The only way this damn defense can stop anyone is by forcing turnovers. This loss was a particularly troubling loss and it really pissed me off. Some wonder why I'm so negative about this team but I wonder how can anyone can be positive and optimistic when we keep seeing games go down like this.

 

[kevm3]

We have the worst pass defense in the league. On pace for the worst in history.

Is our offense the worst in history? Actually it's not even in the second half of the league this year.

623 yards of offense surrendered negates any turnovers or claim of holding up their end of the bargain.

Even when the offense was struggling they didn't turn it over. And the 4th quarter cannot be dismissed - 3 times the defense was handed easily protected leads - leads that NFL defenses keep 99 percent of the time.

They are the worst NFL pass defense in history. Let that sink in.

The defense held the Lions to 7 points entering into the third quarter. We were beating them 13 to 7 despite the fact the offense only had 88 yards going into the 4th. Us being in the lead was due to the defense and special teams giving the offense excellent field position and pretty much 'gimme' scores. There was not a single offensive drive that we marched down the field, making excellent throw after excellent throw. Our scores in the 4th came from Romo hitting Williams and Dez and both of them getting monster YAC for the touchdown... That kind of offense is not consistent and we won't be able to rely on Dez and Williams constantly running 40+ yards for the touchdown. Another problem with that kind of offensive output is that it keeps the opposing offense on the field. It's not burning up clock. One of the reasons San Diego beat us is because they completely controlled the 3rd quarter. They had excellent time of possession. That was one of the games the defense really stunk up.

The problem with our offense is if we aren't getting scores from defense or special teams in many of these games, we end up losing. There is a reason Romo has such a high 4th quarter QB rating. We sit around coasting with teams and letting them hang around until the 4th quarter when they either come back or are beating us significantly and then we actually start letting the offense play to its potential. There is no reason the game should have even been close. Look at the time of possession stats. They have significantly longer time of possession than us despite the turnovers in our favor. The more your offense three and outs, the more opportunities you give the opposing offense to score and 'get back in the game.' We are barely winning a lot of these games even with great special teams play and defensive points. In other words, if we don't get special team scores or defensive scores, we would end up getting outscored. That's an offensive problem.

The defense stopped the Lions and gave the offense back and we had a lead of 3 with 3 minutes left. Why couldn't the offense do what it takes to get a first down and close the game? We did the predictable Garrett, "shift the blame strategy" and 3 and outted and put the onus back on the defense's hands AGAIN. A team like the Patriots would know how to manage the clock and know to get first downs so that the opposing offense would never get another change to get back in the game. Instead, we do 3 of the most obvious runs, give the defense no rest and now it's back up to the defense to get yet another stop.

We criticized Rob Ryan for the exact same thing last year about not being able to close out games and now he is with the Saints and isn't having that problem. The problem with this team is that the offense only has to play one quarter of football and we let teams hang around, and when it comes time for us to close out games, one of two things will happen. If we are ahead, Garrett will run three times in a row or play ultra conservative and then put the onus on the defense, so if we lose, he will escape blame... if we are behind, it will be up to Romo to march us down the field to score, and if an interception results, he will also escape blame because "Romo's not clutch". There are very few games that we win decisively where the other team is completely demoralized and that is on coaching. The fact is Garrett doesn't play to win. he plays to preserve his job. The fact that we are constantly hovering around all of these teams at the end of games illustrates that we have talent that is being vastly underutilized and us 'playing to the opposition's level'. How do we play like we did in Denver and then look slow and lethargic the next few games? Why don't we dominate teams when we have the capability to?

 

[ConstantReboot]

Romo fans judge him by the wrong standards. They look at him and say, he's no longer turning the ball over. His interception are down. I judge tony on the lack of production by this offense. I judge tony on the fact the cowboys really do nothing well on offense. I judge tony on Dez Bryant being nothing more than a shinny object who serves no real purpose. What does Dez do that no team can stop because their chemistry is is so great? The goal line stuff. I'll give you that. But what about the other 95 yards? They make it up from week to week. Manning and Welker do the same thing every week. Same with decker and Thomas. Irvin and aikman. Rice and Montana/young. Big Ben and Hines ward. They all did the same thing every week. It's an adventure from week to week with romo and his skill players.

LOL so everything is Romo's fault? Do you blame Romo for our inept running game? Where we can barely muster 3 yards every run? How about when the defense gives up more than 600 yards? Is that Romos fault as well? One day Romo is not going to be in Cowboys uniform anymore and we are going to be rueing when that day comes. Romo isn't perfect and has his flaws. This game was an aweful game for Romo. But you also have to blame the playcalling and the coaching.

 

[Staubacher]

The defense held the Lions to 7 points entering into the third quarter. We were beating them 13 to 7 despite the fact the offense only had 88 yards going into the 4th. Us being in the lead was due to the defense and special teams giving the offense excellent field position and pretty much 'gimme' scores. There was not a single offensive drive that we marched down the field, making excellent throw after excellent throw. Our scores in the 4th came from Romo hitting Williams and Dez and both of them getting monster YAC for the touchdown... That kind of offense is not consistent and we won't be able to rely on Dez and Williams constantly running 40+ yards for the touchdown. Another problem with that kind of offensive output is that it keeps the opposing offense on the field. It's not burning up clock. One of the reasons San Diego beat us is because they completely controlled the 3rd quarter. They had excellent time of possession. That was one of the games the defense really stunk up.

The problem with our offense is if we aren't getting scores from defense or special teams in many of these games, we end up losing. There is a reason Romo has such a high 4th quarter QB rating. We sit around coasting with teams and letting them hang around until the 4th quarter when they either come back or are beating us significantly and then we actually start letting the offense play to its potential. There is no reason the game should have even been close. Look at the time of possession stats. They have significantly longer time of possession than us despite the turnovers in our favor. The more your offense three and outs, the more opportunities you give the opposing offense to score and 'get back in the game.' We are barely winning a lot of these games even with great special teams play and defensive points. In other words, if we don't get special team scores or defensive scores, we would end up getting outscored. That's an offensive problem.

The defense stopped the Lions and gave the offense back and we had a lead of 3 with 3 minutes left. Why couldn't the offense do what it takes to get a first down and close the game? We did the predictable Garrett, "shift the blame strategy" and 3 and outted and put the onus back on the defense's hands AGAIN. A team like the Patriots would know how to manage the clock and know to get first downs so that the opposing offense would never get another change to get back in the game. Instead, we do 3 of the most obvious runs, give the defense no rest and now it's back up to the defense to get yet another stop.

We criticized Rob Ryan for the exact same thing last year about not being able to close out games and now he is with the Saints and isn't having that problem. The problem with this team is that the offense only has to play one quarter of football and we let teams hang around, and when it comes time for us to close out games, one of two things will happen. If we are ahead, Garrett will run three times in a row or play ultra conservative and then put the onus on the defense, so if we lose, he will escape blame... if we are behind, it will be up to Romo to march us down the field to score, and if an interception results, he will also escape blame because "Romo's not clutch". There are very few games that we win decisively where the other team is completely demoralized and that is on coaching. The fact is Garrett doesn't play to win. he plays to preserve his job. The fact that we are constantly hovering around all of these teams at the end of games illustrates that we have talent that is being vastly underutilized and us 'playing to the opposition's level'. How do we play like we did in Denver and then look slow and lethargic the next few games? Why don't we dominate teams when we have the capability to?

I agree w you on Garrett 100 percent. Ryan took the blame as did Wade. Garrett always escapes it.

He is problem #1. Well tied with out GM

 

[Gameover]

LOL so everything is Romo's fault? Do you blame Romo for our inept running game? Where we can barely muster 3 yards every run? How about when the defense gives up more than 600 yards? Is that Romos fault as well? One day Romo is not going to be in Cowboys uniform anymore and we are going to be rueing when that day comes. Romo isn't perfect and has his flaws. This game was an aweful game for Romo. But you also have to blame the playcalling and the coaching.

I don't blame him for anything. I blame everyone around him. He's the greatest!

 

[big dog cowboy]

We have the worst pass defense in the league. On pace for the worst in history.

Is our offense the worst in history? Actually it's not even in the second half of the league this year.

623 yards of offense surrendered negates any turnovers or claim of holding up their end of the bargain.

Even when the offense was struggling they didn't turn it over. And the 4th quarter cannot be dismissed - 3 times the defense was handed easily protected leads - leads that NFL defenses keep 99 percent of the time.

They are the worst NFL pass defense in history. Let that sink in.

Romo's fault also.

 

[visionary]

What hurt the most today was seeing that this team remains a deserving object of ridicule and embarrassment. Continuous dysfunctional incompetence over this length of time is freaking inexcusable for this wealthy franchise, it defies all logic and tells you all you need to know about the front office.

the core positions for an NFL franchise are GM, HC, QB

we are severely undermanned at at least 2 of those

our GM and HC would not be offered those positions by any other NFL team if fired today

that should tell you all you need to know

 

[Seven]

And the head coach has to be partially (at least) to blame for this.

It goes higher up the ladder, mi amigo. And he gets full blame.

 

[fifaguy]

it really is sickening at this point