Was the SF game now considered a "moral" victory?

[bigdnlaca]

Kind of new starting new threads but before the Seattle game, I knew that the Cowboys had a chance. As long as they continue to run the football. That way Romo can stay away from the 3rd and longs.

Anyways, me and the wife were watching the whole game. At the end, she made a comment which basically stated that it was good that they got beat down by S.F., because this winning streak probably wouldn't have happened, if they would of won with Romo winning the game for them.

So I looked back and remembered the couple of good things that Dallas did against SF. One was running the football and staying committed to running the football even when they were down big. The other was the defense playing better in the 2nd half after all the mishaps that happened in the first half. Actually the Dallas defense was playing solid defense since week 16 of last year imo.

So then I played the "what if" game and I am kind of convinced that if SF "stuffed" the running game that day, or if Dallas defense stunk in the 2nd half of that game, Cowboys would probably be at best an 8-8 team. Dallas would of probably gave up running the football in the 2nd half by the way the Seattle run D was stepping up their run d before the 3rd and 20.

I guess even during blowouts, you have to play out the entire game to find the positives in your team. It is still early but the Cowboys are looking great. Now they need to fix Murray's fumbling issues and ST.

GO COWBOYS.

 

[Crown Royal]

I don't think it was a moral victory, but it certainly focused the team. I think after the half they knew coming back was going to be very tough, so instead of approaching it that way, they decided to play a 5th preseason game. Stayed with their game plan and just kept grinding. THAT set the tone for me more than anything - this team is going to the play the way THEY want to play and refuse to allow the other team to dictate to them. They'll make an adjustment here and there, but they aren't trying to outsmart you any longer. They're trying to out-execute you.

 

[Manwiththeplan]

No, I personally don't believe in moral victories, unless you are the Raiders, Jaguars or another perpetual bottom feeders. But I do think that game served a purpose. I rarely blame Romo for losses, but that one was on him. He was pressing because I don't think he knew how good the O-line, RB and defense would play. Since then, he has played much more relaxed.

 

[Crown Royal]

No, I personally don't believe in moral victories, unless you are the Raiders, Jaguars or another perpetual bottom feeders. But I do think that game served a purpose. I rarely blame Romo for losses, but that one was on him. He was pressing because I don't think he knew how good the O-line, RB and defense would play. Since then, he has played much more relaxed.

I think he just wasn't ready. Either way, yes, he owned that loss (well, Murray helped too).

 

[LittleBoyBlue]

Poor game plan.

We won't win them all.

Too me, it was simply a loss.

 

[ShiningStar]

in a word to sum it all up. No. Cleary i want to see this team overcome losing a good player on either line and still managing. To me thats the last demon. I love the turn around, bascially stripping JG of almost everything but being on teh sidelines. Its sad we had to bring in another guy to say "we need to run the ball" but whatever its working. ITs great Rod and Bill are no longer taking heat but proving what most knew. And its also wonderful our drafts are working better. Before we were just taking bodies. Now we are starting to use those bodies, AND, and our offseasons have been more efficient. That, as i was told, was on Garrett beacuse from teh story i was told Garrett was talking to Rolondo and really had a hand in bringing him in. Kudos to Garrett.

The running game has come on as a house on fire. The defense while not getting the sacks, is not breaking down as fast. Dare i say thanks to going back to teh 4-3. Where do we start with teh likes of Fred, Tyron, Martin and who is that sometimes doing well, Learly? yes, i skipped Free on purpose.

All in all, i have to see this team overcome losing someone of important. Thank you Moore, but sadly, i saw your talent way back, you are not shocking me. I can honestly say D Law, ok, we have to hold off on him but the price has been paid on him. Spencer, i still dont believe in, im sorry. Well let me correct that, i believe in Spencer like i believed in Spears, i didnt feel Spears was worth his draft pick and he becamse something he wasnt advertised as , and i feel that way of Spencer.

I still, stil still dont believe in Wilcox, im sorry, Church possibly, Wilcox no.

The runner who turned heads and opinions, Randle, not so much Dunbar, but Randle really turned some heads.

And i persronally still feel its open season on Romo, and Dallas seemed, seemed to ahve been robbed of an interception. To their credit, Seattle got no special love from teh refs yesterday and it was a blessing to NOT see about the refs yesterday.

 

[bigdnlaca]

No, I personally don't believe in moral victories, unless you are the Raiders, Jaguars or another perpetual bottom feeders. But I do think that game served a purpose. I rarely blame Romo for losses, but that one was on him. He was pressing because I don't think he knew how good the O-line, RB and defense would play. Since then, he has played much more relaxed.

I agree about Romo. He probably didn't have much faith in the Oline and the running game before that game. He probably realized later on how good they were in the run game against a physical team like SF.

 

[Idgit]

Poor game plan.

We won't win them all.

Too me, it was simply a loss.

Would have been a better game plan without the three turnovers off of play action.

As we all discussed at the time, we outmuscled SF on both sides of the line, too. We lost that game because we coughed up the football. Just like we probably *should* have lost in SEA yesterday. Carroll teams were 28-4 going into the weekend when they win the turnover battle. Throw a ST score on top of that, and the odds of winning that game go down to almost nothing. Well, they're 28-5, now, because we beat them pretty badly in just about every other available area. Including holding Harvin to -1 yard overall and a defensive shutdown that I have to admit I never thought would be possible.

 

[Ren]

Romo wasn't ready and it was obvious, would love another shot at the 49ers I think it would be a very different game now

 

[ShiningStar]

Romo wasn't ready and it was obvious, would love another shot at the 49ers I think it would be a very different game now

i agree with this, but how i saw it and how it worked out was almost the same. I really really really wanted dallas to have their problems in Sept, fix them, and than go on a tear, tis pretty much that right now, but im glad for that first loss. San Fran taught us a lot, but it also helped our season i believe. I think this is the first time under Garrett, the team didnt fold, collapse, throw in teh towel and look what it has done so far.

 

[Carolina Cowboy]

It was a kick in the pants that the team needed.

 

[Toruk_Makto]

No.