Being a fan of these Cowboys since almost the beginning, I have seen alot, although most I cannot remember unless I see a film of it from years past. This year appeared to be something special, and gave that impression for several weeks. To lose to an inferior, yet laden with talent and desire, team seemed to be far fetched. Yet, it happened. Congrats to the Giants and their fans. They played hearts out, and being shorthanded at that.
I have my thoughts on things that should have happened, and things that should not have happened insofar as what this team did or did not do. First of all, Romo says it's a lot about "having fun". That's true, but this is also a business as well. Reading articles and opinions on how things were being played out during the past couple of weeks, i.e the Mexico trip and other "distractions" that may or may not have been as such, I had reserved judging on such til I saw for myself the results of it. Is Phillips' way the right way? If these players had played for JJ back in the 90's, would they be more disciplined and more focused on what was at stake than they appeared to be today? Better yet, if JJ had been the coach this evening, would they have won? That's a question with no answer.
Now, judging from what has transpired the past few weeks, this system in place right now, has me wondering. The defense isnt as good as they say, although the Giants had a lot to prove to people. They wanted this more than the 'Boys. Be that as it may, the defense, although keeping the Giants on a few 3 and outs, havent been super bowl material throughout the year. They play too inconsistent. The offense seemed to run out of gas several yards away from the finish line, and been running on fumes lately. Heck, it hasn't been just the Giants, but the Eagles, Panthers, and the Lions before that. I saw all the critics opinions about distractions, and losing momentum, and such as that, and I just blew that off as a bunch of Cowboy haters. But, what if they were right? This game tonight seemed to have proven their point.
I suppose I should be very happy with a 13-3 season, records broken one after another, and the 'Boys back in the winning ways again. And, I am. Beats the snot out of consecutive 5-11's for sure. I can only hope that someone will realize there is more than one way to skin a cat, and these unnecessary distractions and vacations should be done away with, and left for March or later. Focus on the job at hand and do your job. The Giants did......I saw nothing where Strahan went to some resort to frolic and relax. He and his team mates had a job to do first, and they took care of business.
The result of taking care of business is..well, you know. Another game to play. Althought this game should have been handily won, it wasn't. The players have no one to blame but themselves. They can't blame me, cause I was trying my best to coach em from my living room, to no avail. They wouldn't listen. *laffin*
So, wait til next year? You bet. And I will gather up my popcorn and sit and watch these grown men play a kids game, just as I have for , ohhhh....40 years, or so. In the meantime, I will follow on with the playoffs and enjoy those as I can as well. I suppose I should now find a team to root for....it will be either the Giants or Packers, thats for sure. Should I go with my division rival or with old man Favre? Difficult choice, and I won't reveal it here tho.......
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It hurts deeeeep!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
MICHIFAN64
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Great blog.
I am PISSED, though. Jacques Reeves needs to go. Crayton needs to play to his talk... Ugh.... Oh well. An interesting off season lies ahead.
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I THINK WE NEED SOME KEY PLAYERS. I THINK ROY WILLIAMS NEEDS TO BE MOVED TO LINEBACKER- HE CAN'T COVER HES SLOW, WE NEED ANOTHER CORNER AND SAFETY. REEVES HAS TO GO -HE PISSED ME OFF ALL YEAR. JULIUS JONES NEEDS TO BE A BACK UP AND BARBER THE STARTER PERMANTLY- OR TRADE JULIUS. WE ALSO NEED MORE IMPROVMENT ON SPECIAL TEAMS, AND SOME LINEBACKERS NEED TO BE LOOKED AT- EXCEPT WARE, ELLIS AND SPENCER, BUT THE OTHERS YES. OTHER THAN THAT IM VERY PROUD OF THE SEASON THE BOYS HAD AND I KNOW NEXT YEAR WE WILL WIN IT ALL . THE CORE IS SET AND THE STAR PLAYERS WE HAVE WE WILL BE ALRIGHT FOR A WHILE...
TEXAS BUILT
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This is what I think will happen, but it's not concrete. Julius Jones will be let go, and the 'Boys will draft another running back to back up Barber. Maybe Darren McFadden, but highly unlikely. Roy Williams, as much as I'd like to see him either start being himself again, or released, traded or gotten rid of somehow, isn't going anywhere, because of the fact he is a public relations commodity for the organization and the NFL itself. That, however, can be remedied even if he stays with the team....just find his replacement, and leave him on the bench. Maybe that will get his attention?
Jacque Reeves is a liability, yes, but he would start somewhere for sure, if they could find a better replacement for him. Not easy to do. Patrick Clayton and his big mouth, showed me why he should have shut up and let his actions speak for him....He dropped several balls that could have changed the outcome of the game.
I am, as I said, proud of what was accomplished, but it still could have been a lot more. They need to get the right mind set for the games in December and that takes discipline. Maybe next year, Wade will find a way to stop those so called slides. What they did this year, didn't work.
Bull_Shirt
Orange, TX
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I think you are being a little hard on Romo, he would have been crucified even if he had stayed in Dallas. I will let you know what I think they should do in the off sean, tell me if you agree.
1. They should move Roy Williams to linebacker and go after a ball
hawking safety kind of like Bob sanders.
2. They need to pick up a small speedy receiver, that can line up in the
slot for hot reads and quick slants on blitzes, in the same manner as
Wes Welker.
I truely believe that the cupboard is far from bare and they can make a run next year with these small corrections
MICHIFAN64
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Hard on romo? you mean roy williams? They already discussed that about moving RW to linebacker and he's not the right size, although they could change their minds. Romo is the right QB, and of that I have no doubt. It took Payton 6 years before he won his first playoff game, from what I read, and Eli, it took him 4 years. So, Maybe next year will be the charm. terry glenn may not be himself again with his knee, along with his age, and they need a speedy receiver. Likely they'll let Julius Jones go, so a backup RB will be needed. Stupid penalties are something that cannot be tolerated. Leonard Davis, I believe, took an extra shot at Michael Strahan, and that was totally stupid there. Crayton didnt go all out either, so he's left to eat crow. All mental. They have to get that corrected more than anything if they want to be considered champions. Take a page from NE and learn.I don't like bellichick, but that team has focus and nothing, so far, is stopping them. Dallas could very well be there if they had things mentally right.
Bull_Shirt
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