Sunday w/o Smith, Zeke and maybe Dez

[Hawkeye0202]

This could very well be the hardest W of the year. Even harder than the Eagles next week who we at least have at home and are in the same division. The Birds are desperate and what scares me the most, they're sneaky. Don't be fooled by their record or inconsistency.........still the same Super Bowl team from last year talent wise.

Bottom line.......I honestly believe if we win Sunday, we can run the table on the next 3-4 games

 

[Blackspider214]

Exactly how are they sneaky? I guess I have never really heard that term before.

Talent wise, we were the same we were in 2008 that we were in 2007 but it didn't matter because we just weren't playing that well. It happens all the time in this league. They have a new OC, Matt Ryan has regressed back to his normal, mediocre self and they have suffered. This is nowhere near the same team as last year.

 

[canters]

Is Smith officially out?

 

[THEHEREAFTER]

I agree that this is a big swing game. I also agree that we'll get Atl's best shot. If they go 4-5, they're more than likely out. They're better than their record but remember they won a ton of close games last year at Ryan's production is WAY OFF with a new offensive coordinator. What I'm encouraged by is that not only are we also desperate but we're hot trending in the right direction whereas they've lost 4-5. They'll be intense and desperate but it's also hard to cure all that's ailing you in the blink of an eye. We've been preparing for the loss of Zeke for weeks and I think we'll be able to run the ball. His pass pro and receiving skills is where his impact will be felt the most imo. I think Dez will go. Doubtful on Tyron.

 

[CODE_BLUE56]

We'll need another big game from Terrance, regardless of if Dez plays or not IMO.

 

[PJTHEDOORS]

Dez has said he's playing.

 

[SDCowboy]

Is Smith out?

 

[pugilist]

Dez and TWill are playing

Tyron Smith will be the player we miss the most if he doesn't play

 

[Hawkeye0202]

We'll need another big game for Terrance, regardless of if Dez plays or not IMO.

I'm thinking Beasley, coz I expect teams to stack the box with Zeke out, maybe forcing us into a lot of short passing.

 

[Hawkeye0202]

Is Smith out?

They haven't officially said but there's a very good chance........

 

[MRV52]

Smith game time decision.

 

[crashintonickdm]

i think he'll play. hes a tough dude.

 

[Sarge]

Dez will be playing.

 

[Hawkeye0202]

Tyron Smith - T - Cowboys
Cowboys LT Tyron Smith (groin) is listed as questionable for Week 10.

Despite the questionable tag, Smith didn't practice all week and isn't expected to play. Chaz Green will start in his place, with La'el Collins remaining at right tackle. It's a downgrade to Dak Prescott's pass protection.


Source: Dallas Morning News
Nov 10 - 5:34 PM

 

[THEHEREAFTER]

We'll need another big game from Terrance, regardless of if Dez plays or not IMO.

If he can get hot, he puts this offense over the top. I'm looking for Twill tide the waive of the chiefs game.

 

[xwalker]

Dez and TWill are playing

Tyron Smith will be the player we miss the most if he doesn't play

He missed 2 games in the middle of last season and nobody noticed that Green started.

 

[robjay04]

He missed 2 games in the middle of last season and nobody noticed that Green started.

Pretty sure Emmett Cleary started towards the end of the season and played solid.

 

[superonyx]

I'm thinking Beasley, coz I expect teams to stack the box with Zeke out, maybe forcing us into a lot of short passing.

Why do you think teams will stack the box with Zeke out? Seems like the opposite would be true.

 

[pugilist]

He missed 2 games in the middle of last season and nobody noticed that Green started.

Which games?? Had no idea

 

[CWR]

I really do think Alf will do a damn fine job. No we cant expect him to be Zeke but hes gonna run tough regardless. I believe Ill start referring to him as "article 46."