Relax everyone, the defense will be fine...

dthahn

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As everyone has remarked, the Cowboys defense struggled today. However, many people have failed to consider that this is the first game that Newman and Henry have started together in their original positions.

Henry has already admitted that he was out of rhythm and and not in good enough shape to handle a starter's workload.

I'm sure Newman wasn't entirely comfortable playing back on the left side for the first time all year.

Also, the defense did not bring their best effort because they were expecting a cake walk from a mediocre team that had lost 4 games in a row. Then, as everyone witnessed, they got smacked in the mouth by a Lion's offense that was clearly playing their best in what essentially is their superbowl this season in front of their own fans.

This game reminded me of the Bills game when the Bills played their best game of the season in front of their home fans against the undefeated Cowboys at the time. Except in that game, the defense bailed the offense out instead of the other way around in the Lions game.

So don't worry, be happy! When the playoffs come around the Cowboys play against top competition, they will be ready and bring their A game.

They will also have Terry Glenn to boot! So when teams double and triple Owens, Glenn will be open just like Witten and Barber.
 
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