Sturm: The Morning After: Chargers 30, Cowboys 21 (2-2)

[Everlastingxxx]

We ran four plays in the red zone all day. The first was a run: aren't we supposed to be running more in the red zone? The second was a TD pass to Dez. The last two were at the end, and the Chargers had two guys on Dez for those.

And I'd love to see the defense where you're never covering the RB with your OLB.

If it was up to me i would throw jump balls to Dez Bryant all day anywhere on the field. The Cowboys stopped scoring because they stopped giving him opportunities.

Covering running backs in the flats is one thing. Covering them one on one deep down the sideline without safety help is another.

 

[dboyz]

We were winning by 11, averaging like 5 ypc, and completely abandoned the run. Made a terrible decision on the FG before the half. 5 drops, 4 of which came on third down. We fumbled on the goalline. Ware jumped offsides on 3rd and 3.

I'm not of the crowd who thinks the Chargers just played better. They played well, but it still came down to Dallas failing to do the fundamental things right and being completely inept when it comes to playing 60 minutes of focused, intense football. After watching that, I dont understand how people can be optimistic that this team can be more than 9-7 and then just get murdered in the first round. Would anybody feel confident playing the 49ers, Packers, Bears, or Falcons in the first round...even if it is at home?

Your statement that we were winning by 11, averaging 5 ypc and completely abandoned the run is misleading. We had an 11 point lead at one time, but never with the offense on the field. We went up 21-10, then San Diego drove down and got a field goal before half. They got the ball to start the 2nd half and drove for a touchdown, so after the Sean Lee interception, the next time the offense took the field we had a 1 point lead, 21-20 and the Chargers had the momentum back.

 

[DFWJC]

I think Sturm has been off the mark the last few weeks. The Chargers were not the better team. Worst defense in the league. JV O-line. You let Danny Woodhead torch you and a relic TE. Both had done little this season (I would know I have both on my fantasy team). They lost because of a number of reasons not just one that fits his agenda.

He didn't say they were the better team.
All he sadi was that their players played better on Sunday that dallas' did.

 

[DFWJC]

You are absolutely right about road games. You simply cannot expect to dominate on the road.

However, the formula for winning a division generally would break out to being .750 at home and .500 on the road (that's 10 wins). So while we should expect some road losses -- we are going to have to really amp it up over our next six road games to get those four road wins we'd need. I'm not seeing any easy games on the road at all -- people might point to our struggling division foes but we all know how tough those teams play us at home. Saints, Lions, and Bears at the other three.

I expect we'll know by the bye week if we have any shot at all.

This....

 

[cowboys1981]

I think too much gets thought of after both wins and losses. Our only focus should be what's in front of us. We can't go out and play lights out after a loss and then get outplayed the next week.

Looking at this divisional race in a more broad stance. We have the most consistent team above everyone else. Is there one team in our division that y'all wish we could trade places with?