Should we be scared of the Commanders?

[burmafrd]

I would argue about Witten and his blocking- he did not regress. He is a good blocker but that is all and he had to do a lot more last year then ever before. It showed. Cooley had 2-3 really good games- the rest of the time he was average.

 

[5Stars]

All the Commander fans pretty much think that their team is good enough to win it all this year. Personally, their additions of Randle El and Brandon Lloyd hardly scare me. They believe these two are gonna make their offense explosive. Are you kidding? Both are good enough to be third recievers in a given offense. I was just curious, do you guys fear the Skins? Or are you just laughing when the Skins fans think they have the second coming of Joe Gibbs' old teams?

The Cowboys should not be "scared" of any team in the NFL, period.

Now, being "aware" is another issue...because although the RedStinks are the little sisters of the Cowboys, Eagles, and Giants, they are a pro-football team (i think), so you must be "aware" of any team you play.

Nothing in life is a given...except death! (you don't have to pay taxes)...

:dissskin:

 

[Kevin]

Witten is much better than Cooley! Are you kidding me?!​

Provide some elaboration on that statement. Cooley had a field day on the Cowboys during their second meeting last year. I haven't seen much of Witten, but I would like to know why he his held so highly.

 

[PJCOWBOYS]

6 catches for 71 yards is a field day?

Otay

Provide some elaboration on that statement. Cooley had a field day on the Cowboys during their second meeting last year. I haven't seen much of Witten, but I would like to know why he his held so highly.

 

[Kevin]

6 catches for 71 yards is a field day?

Otay

Was it 2, or was it 3 TDs? Seriously, I don't remember.

 

[MossBurner]

The Cowboys are a good team. The Commanders are a good team. Both teams hate each other and no matter the season or circumstances, neither team is afraid of the other.

Both teams improved during the offseason. Some would argue the Commanders improved more. Some would argue the Cowboys improved more.

Personally, I think the Commanders are the better team right now. But, in this rivalry being the better team usually means nothing!

 

[PJCOWBOYS]

Whatever. You don't have to talk down to me. I consider having a field day is doing what the Antonio Gates, or Tony Gonzalezes do week in and week out. Like getting 100+ yards is the norm for those elite te's in a game. It's not like our defense was the Bears defense you guys were going up against. Witten is a good TE. He isn't an all pro. Same goes for Cooley.

Was it 2, or was it 3 TDs? Seriously, I don't remember.

 

[Sarge]

Not afraid of any team, let alone the Commanders. However, with a defense as good as theirs, one would be a fool not to respect them.

 

[MichaelWinicki]

So is Cooley better than Witten? Did he have a better season than Witten in your opinion because he blocked better? Or was it because Jansen and Samuels were the healithiest they had been in a while and Cooley was able to go out for passes most plays?

Brunell was clearly better than Bledsoe the second half of last season. He was really good at throwing hitches to Santana. Against us he proved he could actually throw deep posts as well.

Career-wise? Tougher call but I'd lean to Bledsoe. Bledsoe's teams revolved around him throwing the ball. He has not had a WR as good as Jimmy Smith until this year. He is certainly less mobile than Brunell but he has passed for much, much more yardage. Bledsoe's play really tailed off when he lost Bruce Armstong and Brunell's when he lost Boselli. Last season in the second half there was no question which guy had a better offensive line. Bledsoe absolutely has the stronger arm and Brunell the better legs.

Brunell was absolutely god-awful just 2 seasons ago. He was flatly beaten out by Ramsey who may not even make a roster this year.

And just to be fair with the stats Bledsoe has passed for over 13,000 more yards in the same number of NFL seasons and had about 160 more completions of 20+ yards and he has about 50% more 40+ yard passes; 91 to 68. He has 72 more TDs.

Good stuff JT.

Yeah, I did take into consideration that Brunell had Jimmie Smith while Bledsoe had to struggle along with guys like Ben Coates and Eric Moulds... Clearly Bledsoe's cupboard was not bare.

You're right Brunell was awful 2 years ago but he was also coming off of an injury plagued 2003 which isn't beyond reasonable to assume that it could have carried over to 2004.

And to be even more fair with stats... they may have the same number of NFL seasons but I guess you didn't realize that Bledsoe has has 187 starts to Brunell's 141.

While I will admit that Bledsoe is a tough son of gun while Brunnell has been injured here and there... Bledsoe came into this league as the top overall pick while Brunell was a 5th rounder who was caught behind some guy by the name of "Farve".

I don't think its out of reason to suggest that given their respective draft positions that Brunnell turned out to be a "steal" while Bledsoe has merely been good (at best).

 

[Bizwah]

Good stuff JT.

Yeah, I did take into consideration that Brunell had Jimmie Smith while Bledsoe had to struggle along with guys like Ben Coates and Eric Moulds... Clearly Bledsoe's cupboard was not bare.

You're right Brunell was awful 2 years ago but he was also coming off of an injury plagued 2003 which isn't beyond reasonable to assume that it could have carried over to 2004.

And to be even more fair with stats... they may have the same number of NFL seasons but I guess you didn't realize that Bledsoe has has 187 starts to Brunell's 141.

While I will admit that Bledsoe is a tough son of gun while Brunnell has been injured here and there... Bledsoe came into this league as the top overall pick while Brunell was a 5th rounder who was caught behind some guy by the name of "Farve".

I don't think its out of reason to suggest that given their respective draft positions that Brunnell turned out to be a "steal" while Bledsoe has merely been good (at best).

Sound reasoning...I've always liked Brunell...both as a QB and a person.

But Brunell is 37 (I think) and Bledsoe is 33 (again, I think). I stay with Bledsoe.

I'm still trying to figure out why you think Cooley is better than Witten. Yes, Cooley had ONE good season....Witten has had three...and has been to the Pro-Bowl twice.

Cooley was basically the second option for the Skins. That's why his numbers are better...not by much though.

Witten was basically our third option. Remember we had Key, then Glenn, then Witten. In 2004, when Witten was our second target, he set a Cowboy record with 90 some odd receptions.

 

[DallasEast]

Scared means to be fearful. And yes, there are things which we should be fearful of...

We should be fearful that our defensive's front seven cannot put enough pressure on the quarterback for four quarters.

Likewise, we should be fearful that our offensive line cannot adequately protect our quarterback.

We should be fearful that our special teams cannot both dictate the outcome of close games and starting field position for our offense.

We should be fearful that _______ (insert player who will be the starter) cannot play free safety adequately enough to be an asset to our secondary.

We should be fearful that Terrell Owens reverts back to a disruptive force with his newest team.

We should be fearful that Julius Jones cannot play the entire season.

Etc., etc., but we should also be mindful of the steps which Jones and Parcells have undertaken (in their belief) to alleviate those fears during the offseason...

They acquired projected starters and greater depth through free agency and the draft for the defensive front seven by grabbing Akin Ayodele, Rocky Boiman, Bobby Carpenter and Jason Hatcher.

They nabbed Jason Fabini and Kyle Kosier to plug into the offensive line and depth chart.

They paid big bucks to land one of the top two kickers available in Mike Vanderjagt and drafted a potentially dynamic return man in Skyler Green to nail field goal attempts and threaten to score on every kickoff or punt return.

They selected highly touted prospect Pat Watkins in the draft and experienced Marcus Coleman in free agency to shore up free safety.

They secured one of the premier wide receivers in the game in Terrell Owens to, literally, change the gameplan of every defensive coordinator on the schedule.

Etc., etc., but there are some things which cannot be adequately addressed by simply adding new players to the roster. Injuries is the most glaring factor. While Julius Jones has been susceptible to injuries which has benched him for too many games, we should be mindful that it's not guaranteed to repeat itself. If it should, we should have greater confidence in our running back depth to take up the slack.

But should we be fearful of the Commanders or any other team? Of course not. Football is STILL football. If our coaches and players execute their gameplan better than the opponent's, we will be successful. Then, the only remaining 'fear' would be to allow complacency to enter the equation.

Fear the Commanders? Please.

 

[MichaelWinicki]

Sound reasoning...I've always liked Brunell...both as a QB and a person.

But Brunell is 37 (I think) and Bledsoe is 33 (again, I think). I stay with Bledsoe.

There is some merit to that... the age difference thing. Personally if I had a choice I wouldn't have either at this point.

 

[Kevin]

Whatever. You don't have to talk down to me. I consider having a field day is doing what the Antonio Gates, or Tony Gonzalezes do week in and week out. Like getting 100+ yards is the norm for those elite te's in a game. It's not like our defense was the Bears defense you guys were going up against. Witten is a good TE. He isn't an all pro. Same goes for Cooley.

I'm not talking down to you in the slightest. And the point I'm making is that Cooley did do what Gates/Gonzalez seem to do every week. He may not do it every week, but he did it against the Cowboys. I never said Cooley was an elite TE...as a matter of fact he's not even a TE. But Cooley had 3 TD against the Cowboys last year, and in my book that's a field day.

 

[Mansta54]

I'm not talking down to you in the slightest. And the point I'm making is that Cooley did do what Gates/Gonzalez seem to do every week. He may not do it every week, but he did it against the Cowboys. I never said Cooley was an elite TE...as a matter of fact he's not even a TE. But Cooley had 3 TD against the Cowboys last year, and in my book that's a field day.

Beating you 15 of 18 games is a field day and complete domination in my book too..

 

[Kevin]

Beating you 15 of 18 games is a field day and complete domination in my book too..

Yeah, but that's not what we're talking about.

 

[Mansta54]

Yeah, but that's not what we're talking about.

Whateva!!! That's what I'm talking about. When you dogg a team, especially your hated rival for as long as we have dogged yall, field day should never be in your vocabulary. Never!!!

 

[Mansta54]

Yeah, but that's not what we're talking about.

Foreskin fans kill me!!! You win 2 games against us last year, inwhich, one was a complete gift and now yall come to our board talking noise and making comparisons. Whateva!!! Dude we OWN that arse. You gotta win more then 2 games to come here and talk noise. 15 of 18 says it all, it speaks volumes.. Like I said, TOTAL and COMPLETE DOMINATION....

 

[5Stars]

Foreskin fans kill me!!! You win 2 games against us last year, inwhich, one was a complete gift and now yall come to our board talking noise and making comparisons. Whateva!!! Dude we OWN that arse. You gotta win more then 2 games to come here and talk noise. 15 of 18 says it all, it speaks volumes.. Like I said, TOTAL and COMPLETE DOMINATION....

Mansta54, here are 5 beautiful Stars for you...because what you said is what I think, too!

:starspin :starspin :starspin :starspin :starspin

 

[Mansta54]

Mansta54, here are 5 beautiful Stars for you...because what you said is what I think, too!

:starspin :starspin :starspin :starspin :starspin

I'll take those STARS any day. Thanks dude!! Gotta protect our house..

 

[Kevin]

Foreskin fans kill me!!! You win 2 games against us last year, inwhich, one was a complete gift and now yall come to our board talking noise and making comparisons. Whateva!!! Dude we OWN that arse. You gotta win more then 2 games to come here and talk noise. 15 of 18 says it all, it speaks volumes.. Like I said, TOTAL and COMPLETE DOMINATION....

If you read anything I say, in this thread and in others, you know that I don't come here and "talk noise". I come here and I talk football. I'm one of the few fans on this board that don't come here with blatant "Commanders are better than Cowboys" posts.

I was simply referring to the performance of a single player in a single game last year. I am well aware that the Cowboys have taken the cake against us for years now. All I can do is hope that last year is the coming of a new age. Never, however, will I come to a message board to "talk noise". That was is for biggots and lowlifes.