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I'm not certain I see a great deal of difference between the wide open league of yesterday and the salary cap/parity league of today. Seems you have the upper echelon teams, basically built on top flight quarterbacks, a second tier built around the close to the same, and then the huddled masses below. New rules for protection and rules to equal the playing field haven't exactly done that. One can make the argument teams can go from goat to champion in a short period of time, and I suppose if you like that sort of inconsistency, then this league is for you.
I much preferred limiting movement and teams being built over time for the long haul. The reason will become clear later in this potpourri.
** During the last two games Dallas has reminded me a great deal of the 1970's Staubach teams. They have periods in the game where they are unfocused and the results are teams that should see nothing but the Dallas tail lights are hanging around and making the game tighter than it should be.
I see a similarity in Staubach and Romo finally getting their fill of a team that should not be able to force a tight game doing so, and both of those players take charge.
One has to wonder why it is the team has to rely on one guy to kick them in the pants to get started.
I suspect it has to do with self discipline and the culture this team lives under.
** McGloin has a very decent arm and he throws are very accurate pass. One has to wonder if the Raider brain trust really thought out the idea of throwing against Carr with any other player but Holmes and how the height advantage is why they were looking like the Broncos instead of the QB's accuracy.
Moving the RB over to challenge Carr was a really dumb idea. Carr was unable to compete with Holmes, so lets run a smaller guy out there.
I think Carr is overpaid, but he does have skills and for the most part he can play against anyone. But this league is built on size, and then he is giving up 3 or more inches and leaping ability, seems to me you milk that cow until the bucket is full if you are the Raiders.
** The Murray/Dunbar tandem seems to work well. But then when the line actually blocks and opens holes it makes a huge difference. But balance makes a huge difference with this team. Something I spoke about in training camp.
** So much is made about half time adjustments. Mostly fans screaming about this team not making them. But the defensive coordinator who is as familiar with the cover 2 as with the taste of Geritol again took a squad that is limited talent-wise and changed the outcome of the game in the second half.
One has to wonder what this team would look like if they had a front four as daunting as the Lions front four yesterday. Health and pressure is what this team lacks.
The salary cap will guarantee smoke and mirrors for another year. I look so forward to almost getting there for another season.
** I literally laughed out loud when Sims made the comment about elimination games. Not so much that he said it, but knowing there will now be people who feel validated.
It is a press generated stat that applies to Romo. Sims said as much, and then went on to defend Tony. Not certain Romo needs defense - and it appears Jerry agrees since he can't seem to put one on the field.
But so many FANS on this board go out and search stats to support theories about everything from yardage to completion to anything related to this sport. Then they post them here as if they are validated because numbers say so.
Then when the press creates a stat to keep track of games where Dallas is on the cusp of losing any shot at the play-offs - being eliminated from contention - suddenly the hue and cry is deafening.
No kidding Phil, it is a stat about Romo. It contains all the components of all stats researched that ultimately use said stats to come to a conclusion. This game is built on categories researched, and as the game evolves new categories come into play.
This game is built around the quarterback. If Romo was a safety, then that category would never have been thought up. But he is and it was and it bears fruit if he is playing in games that remove Dallas from contention if they lose. Keeping track of those stats is the same as any of the fans here that do so to support this player as they make up just as meaningless categories to suggest he is what they think.
If you don't like the fish bowl then get out.
** But having stirred the pot, I must say I find it sad this team cannot be as competitive as they could be due to poor decisions by management. How long will Romo hoist this team on his shoulders, or have the ability to do so. Until they find a pass rush, the defense will continue to be a swinging gate for the opponent.
There are going to be many years after Romo has retired that the what if game will be played. But I have to wonder what if Jerry grew a brain and actually fielded an offensive and defensive line that was top five in each category?
The questions that irritate so many on this board about Romo would have been moot because he would have won something by now.
** Miles Austin makes two catches then stands on the sidelines. I was waiting for the injury update about his hammy at one point.
He has become an after thought now.
** Both the Giants and the Raiders are cellar dwellers. Taking that into consideration, it adds significance of both games being tied late when Dallas should have handled both of them with equal ease.
** I know I stay on Romo, and that comes from expecting more from him. If this were baseball he would be a five tool player.
But it is my unbending belief that everything this team is doing now is based strictly on Romo and his skill set, and has little to do with Head Coach Ginger.
I see Romo stay on the players now to get them to focus and not the red-headed hand clapper. Even in the post game interview in the locker room Dez made a comment about not focusing early.
Shouldn't the head coach get the minds of the players right and keep them focused?
Oh wait....
The head coach wears the number 9 in my opinion.
** I watch NFLN and ESPN and come away with ex-players that sound like they quit high school. They are not smooth and professional and while having first hand knowledge, they are so rough around the edges it makes it difficult to listen sometimes.
Knowing the competitive nature of Romo, I have to wonder if he will segue into coaching when his days of playing are through. The reason I question this is both of those channels could use his wit and smarts as an analyst.
So, make a mil a year and talk about the game part time. Or maybe three or four times that and give up your life year around to stay in competition as a coach, and maybe head coach.
It ain't like he hasn't apprenticed here in Dallas as a head coach.
** Speaking of ESPN. I read here all the people who claim they do not watch that channel.
Maybe you should rethink that.
Romo is getting much respect and love from them now. But then I believe it was....wait, it was me....that said play near flawless football and all the "hate" will go away.
Bet that goes unnoticed.
I much preferred limiting movement and teams being built over time for the long haul. The reason will become clear later in this potpourri.
** During the last two games Dallas has reminded me a great deal of the 1970's Staubach teams. They have periods in the game where they are unfocused and the results are teams that should see nothing but the Dallas tail lights are hanging around and making the game tighter than it should be.
I see a similarity in Staubach and Romo finally getting their fill of a team that should not be able to force a tight game doing so, and both of those players take charge.
One has to wonder why it is the team has to rely on one guy to kick them in the pants to get started.
I suspect it has to do with self discipline and the culture this team lives under.
** McGloin has a very decent arm and he throws are very accurate pass. One has to wonder if the Raider brain trust really thought out the idea of throwing against Carr with any other player but Holmes and how the height advantage is why they were looking like the Broncos instead of the QB's accuracy.
Moving the RB over to challenge Carr was a really dumb idea. Carr was unable to compete with Holmes, so lets run a smaller guy out there.
I think Carr is overpaid, but he does have skills and for the most part he can play against anyone. But this league is built on size, and then he is giving up 3 or more inches and leaping ability, seems to me you milk that cow until the bucket is full if you are the Raiders.
** The Murray/Dunbar tandem seems to work well. But then when the line actually blocks and opens holes it makes a huge difference. But balance makes a huge difference with this team. Something I spoke about in training camp.
** So much is made about half time adjustments. Mostly fans screaming about this team not making them. But the defensive coordinator who is as familiar with the cover 2 as with the taste of Geritol again took a squad that is limited talent-wise and changed the outcome of the game in the second half.
One has to wonder what this team would look like if they had a front four as daunting as the Lions front four yesterday. Health and pressure is what this team lacks.
The salary cap will guarantee smoke and mirrors for another year. I look so forward to almost getting there for another season.
** I literally laughed out loud when Sims made the comment about elimination games. Not so much that he said it, but knowing there will now be people who feel validated.
It is a press generated stat that applies to Romo. Sims said as much, and then went on to defend Tony. Not certain Romo needs defense - and it appears Jerry agrees since he can't seem to put one on the field.
But so many FANS on this board go out and search stats to support theories about everything from yardage to completion to anything related to this sport. Then they post them here as if they are validated because numbers say so.
Then when the press creates a stat to keep track of games where Dallas is on the cusp of losing any shot at the play-offs - being eliminated from contention - suddenly the hue and cry is deafening.
No kidding Phil, it is a stat about Romo. It contains all the components of all stats researched that ultimately use said stats to come to a conclusion. This game is built on categories researched, and as the game evolves new categories come into play.
This game is built around the quarterback. If Romo was a safety, then that category would never have been thought up. But he is and it was and it bears fruit if he is playing in games that remove Dallas from contention if they lose. Keeping track of those stats is the same as any of the fans here that do so to support this player as they make up just as meaningless categories to suggest he is what they think.
If you don't like the fish bowl then get out.
** But having stirred the pot, I must say I find it sad this team cannot be as competitive as they could be due to poor decisions by management. How long will Romo hoist this team on his shoulders, or have the ability to do so. Until they find a pass rush, the defense will continue to be a swinging gate for the opponent.
There are going to be many years after Romo has retired that the what if game will be played. But I have to wonder what if Jerry grew a brain and actually fielded an offensive and defensive line that was top five in each category?
The questions that irritate so many on this board about Romo would have been moot because he would have won something by now.
** Miles Austin makes two catches then stands on the sidelines. I was waiting for the injury update about his hammy at one point.
He has become an after thought now.
** Both the Giants and the Raiders are cellar dwellers. Taking that into consideration, it adds significance of both games being tied late when Dallas should have handled both of them with equal ease.
** I know I stay on Romo, and that comes from expecting more from him. If this were baseball he would be a five tool player.
But it is my unbending belief that everything this team is doing now is based strictly on Romo and his skill set, and has little to do with Head Coach Ginger.
I see Romo stay on the players now to get them to focus and not the red-headed hand clapper. Even in the post game interview in the locker room Dez made a comment about not focusing early.
Shouldn't the head coach get the minds of the players right and keep them focused?
Oh wait....
The head coach wears the number 9 in my opinion.
** I watch NFLN and ESPN and come away with ex-players that sound like they quit high school. They are not smooth and professional and while having first hand knowledge, they are so rough around the edges it makes it difficult to listen sometimes.
Knowing the competitive nature of Romo, I have to wonder if he will segue into coaching when his days of playing are through. The reason I question this is both of those channels could use his wit and smarts as an analyst.
So, make a mil a year and talk about the game part time. Or maybe three or four times that and give up your life year around to stay in competition as a coach, and maybe head coach.
It ain't like he hasn't apprenticed here in Dallas as a head coach.
** Speaking of ESPN. I read here all the people who claim they do not watch that channel.
Maybe you should rethink that.
Romo is getting much respect and love from them now. But then I believe it was....wait, it was me....that said play near flawless football and all the "hate" will go away.
Bet that goes unnoticed.
