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Was reading a Giant forum which I check out for any Cowboy tidbits. Thought you might enjoy reading what they saying about us and their view of our improvement.
Title of Posting: When did the Cowboys go from okay team to seemingly a powerhouse again?
sg0508 : 8:42 am
Is it Romo taking a huge step forward this season, the hiring of Garrett, Jerry Jones building a Wall of China for the o-line, moves on defense? What has happened to Dallas?
In 2005, they went 9-7 but nobody was scared of them. Last year, I saw Romo play in the preseason and I admit there was something about him that scared me. He came in the 2nd half of the season and you could tell they were somewhat of a different team. Now this year, offensively they are near-unstoppable (so far until Sunday maybe) and defensively they are playing better (despite weaknesses in the secondarry). Their kicking game seems to have turned into one of the most reliable in the NFL.
It just reminds of back to 89 when every move they made, coaching, player-personnel etc. they couldn't miss. When did the turn from okay team to possible powerhouse happen?
Let's see how this season shakes out jarrodbunch : 8:45 am
We're only halfway through, they haven't won the NFC East since '98 and haven't won a playoff game since '96.
A happy T.O. Pete from Woodstock : 8:50 am
helps out a little too...
Since they only played the Giants once... camp long shots : 8:53 am
And clearly the defense had not come together yet. This weekend will be one to remember for Giants fans. They will get to Romo like they did last season, forcing him to turn the ball over.
Yeah, I agree that GFL in WV : 8:54 am
we should wait for the coronation of the cowboys as elite. They haven't played teams much better than the Giants have and have also had some shaky games. These teams are very similar and this game will be a statement for either. Not the ultimate statement of being elite but a good sign of who is for real.
It's mostly Romo Jerry in DC : 8:55 am
He's got a lot of talent around him, but his play has elevated the offense from good to juggernaut. That's what great play from the QB position can do.
Pre-season, people were talking about their D, but it's been a bit disappointing. If they didn't have a relentlessly explosive offense, they'd be just another decent team.
Really when Romo Banks : 8:56 am
replaced Bledsoe was the turning point.
It's their OL jcn56 : 9:05 am
Have you seen the difference upgrading their OL made? Pretty much the same as when we went from undrafted FAs to 2nd round draft picks and expensive FAs.
Oh, and powerhouse? Not for nothing (and I say this about the Giants too), but who has Dallas played? You'll see plenty of warnings on this board not to get expectations too high, because we haven't played anyone. Fine - but who has Dallas played, aside from beating us, which was at home, went down to the last 3 minutes, and missing 2 of our best players at the half.
Romo is the key LG in NYC : 9:10 am
Obviously no QB can have consistent success on his own (i.e., he needs a decent team around him), but Dallas is a perfect example as to why a good/great QB can make all the difference.
i agree romo has been huge, and shockingly maybe the departure of bill 'p' slefrak : 9:23 am
just look at the play romo made against the rams where he must have run over a hundred yards to change a 25 yard sack into a first down leading to a td. that's the plays he makes with his feet and arm sometimes that are so important.
it nauseates me to say this, but he has made a huge difference in that team.
Tuna and the amassing of talent Big Blue '56 : 9:25 am
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I look forward to this game for that reason, among others... Randy in CT : 9:26 am
The Cowboys, Giants and even the Patriots played a bunch of teams that were relatively not good. This second half of the season is where things shake out and this Sunday is telling as far as how far we've come as well as the importance of winning the damned game.
Randee has become quite a football writer Big Blue '56 : 9:29 am
he's amongst the bestest
The surprise emergence of Romo as a top QB talent sharkly : 9:29 am
more than anything. With Bledsoe, Vinny, and Carter they scared no one.
Title of Posting: When did the Cowboys go from okay team to seemingly a powerhouse again?
sg0508 : 8:42 am
Is it Romo taking a huge step forward this season, the hiring of Garrett, Jerry Jones building a Wall of China for the o-line, moves on defense? What has happened to Dallas?
In 2005, they went 9-7 but nobody was scared of them. Last year, I saw Romo play in the preseason and I admit there was something about him that scared me. He came in the 2nd half of the season and you could tell they were somewhat of a different team. Now this year, offensively they are near-unstoppable (so far until Sunday maybe) and defensively they are playing better (despite weaknesses in the secondarry). Their kicking game seems to have turned into one of the most reliable in the NFL.
It just reminds of back to 89 when every move they made, coaching, player-personnel etc. they couldn't miss. When did the turn from okay team to possible powerhouse happen?
Let's see how this season shakes out jarrodbunch : 8:45 am
We're only halfway through, they haven't won the NFC East since '98 and haven't won a playoff game since '96.
A happy T.O. Pete from Woodstock : 8:50 am
helps out a little too...
Since they only played the Giants once... camp long shots : 8:53 am
And clearly the defense had not come together yet. This weekend will be one to remember for Giants fans. They will get to Romo like they did last season, forcing him to turn the ball over.
Yeah, I agree that GFL in WV : 8:54 am
we should wait for the coronation of the cowboys as elite. They haven't played teams much better than the Giants have and have also had some shaky games. These teams are very similar and this game will be a statement for either. Not the ultimate statement of being elite but a good sign of who is for real.
It's mostly Romo Jerry in DC : 8:55 am
He's got a lot of talent around him, but his play has elevated the offense from good to juggernaut. That's what great play from the QB position can do.
Pre-season, people were talking about their D, but it's been a bit disappointing. If they didn't have a relentlessly explosive offense, they'd be just another decent team.
Really when Romo Banks : 8:56 am
replaced Bledsoe was the turning point.
It's their OL jcn56 : 9:05 am
Have you seen the difference upgrading their OL made? Pretty much the same as when we went from undrafted FAs to 2nd round draft picks and expensive FAs.
Oh, and powerhouse? Not for nothing (and I say this about the Giants too), but who has Dallas played? You'll see plenty of warnings on this board not to get expectations too high, because we haven't played anyone. Fine - but who has Dallas played, aside from beating us, which was at home, went down to the last 3 minutes, and missing 2 of our best players at the half.
Romo is the key LG in NYC : 9:10 am
Obviously no QB can have consistent success on his own (i.e., he needs a decent team around him), but Dallas is a perfect example as to why a good/great QB can make all the difference.
i agree romo has been huge, and shockingly maybe the departure of bill 'p' slefrak : 9:23 am
just look at the play romo made against the rams where he must have run over a hundred yards to change a 25 yard sack into a first down leading to a td. that's the plays he makes with his feet and arm sometimes that are so important.
it nauseates me to say this, but he has made a huge difference in that team.
Tuna and the amassing of talent Big Blue '56 : 9:25 am
.
I look forward to this game for that reason, among others... Randy in CT : 9:26 am
The Cowboys, Giants and even the Patriots played a bunch of teams that were relatively not good. This second half of the season is where things shake out and this Sunday is telling as far as how far we've come as well as the importance of winning the damned game.
Randee has become quite a football writer Big Blue '56 : 9:29 am
he's amongst the bestest
The surprise emergence of Romo as a top QB talent sharkly : 9:29 am
more than anything. With Bledsoe, Vinny, and Carter they scared no one.
