It's Dallas week!

Interesting, all the Dallas fans show up this week. Even stranger they show up after hearing Portis might not play.

I REALLY, REALLY HATE DALLAS.
I predict that will never change!

I can't believe we're dogs this week... so be it. Let the clippings fuel them.

Being underdogs in this rivalry is a good thing...at least recently.
I wish I knew the record of the underdogs in Skins Cowboys games the last few years.

The underdogs often win.

As a Cowboy fan, I'm very excited about this week. It's always fun playing the Redskins, even though we've been a punching bag as of late. I think there are 4 reasons for optimism for the Cowboys, but there are a lot of things to worry about as a fan.

REASONS FOR OPTIMISM:

1.) Return of Romo: Yeah, everyone hates him, and he struggled a little before he got hurt, but finally Cowboy fans realize how important Romo is to this franchise. People get mad because he throws INT's and hasn't won a playoff game, but at least we've gotten there. Him being back should really help.

2.) Return of Felix Jones: Felix's return is almost as big as Romo's return in my opinion. In 4 of the 5 games the Cowboys have won this year, he's made significant contributions, and in many different ways (special teams, running, catching). Marion Barber will also get more rest now, which should greatly benefit the running game overall.

3.) Clinton Portis: Clinton Portis is the MVP of the league right now. 'Nough said. He's been simply amazing this year, and in my opinion, has really helped Jason Campbell mature as a QB. If he's unable to play, or plays but not at 100%, the onus is going to be on Campbell to win the game with his arm. Yes, Campbell is an emerging star with the talent to be a perennial Pro Bowler. He burned the Cowboys secondary numerous times (SANTANA MOSS!! OH HOW I LOATHE YOU!!!). However, he had the major threat of the run to help him out. It'll be interesting to see if he can win without Portis.

4.) The Chargers: Huh? Well, listen a sec. Last year, the Chargers at this point were at 4-5, and all but written off for the season. As you know, they rattled off 7 straight wins and were a couple of plays going their way from reaching the SB. So, the Cowboys are far from out of it.



REASONS FOR CONCERN:

1.) "Secondary": God, the corners and safety's have just been awful this year. Pacman was an obvious bust, and Terrance Newman hasn't played since the Redskins game. Starting two rookies is a reciepe for disaster.

2.) Offensive Line: What happened? Flozell seems to have forgotten how to block speed rushers, and Leonard Davis looks to be back to his old self. The biggest reason why this team went 13-3 last year was the outstanding O-Line. They'll struggle to finish at .500 if the sloppy play keeps up.

3.) Undisciplined play: We saw it last year, but Dallas was able to overcome stupid penalties. This year, not so much. Larry Brown said this year on the Cowboys post game show that his teams took pride in being disciplined and not committing penalties. That passion stemmed from the head coach, Jimmy. This team, it seems to be an afterthought. I think it's a reflection of the lack of accountability that's around with Wade Phillips. You can be fair to players, but you have to know when to put your foot down. Wade doesn't seem to know how.

4.) Playing in Washington: Shit. Sorry, but you guys go INSANE whenever the Cowboys are in town. It feels like a college game. It's not like Philly where they just want an excuse to fight, but damn, you guys SERIOUSLY hate the Cowboys. That passion that the fans have is so helpful to players. I know when I played HS Football in Texas, when we would sell out our stadium that held 20K people, our team would get so fired up. I can't imagine 90 thousand. That's just crazy.


Well, I'm excited for Sunday. A win by the Cowboys, and they have the potential to be 8-4 (49ers and Seahawks) before playing the Steelers at Pittsburgh. If they lose, I don't see how they'll be able to make the playoffs. Woo!!! Let's see a kickass game.

Interesting, all the Dallas fans show up this week. Even stranger they show up after hearing Portis might not play.

Funny we haven't seen them in about a month or so. I wonder why?

I've been here!

Actually, Zorn gave the team the entire bye week off last week and the players were supposed to report back on Monday.

This after a 23-6 drubbing at home where the Redskins could not find the end zone, even on very short fields.

So I guess we all have a reason to question actions of our respective head coaches during the bye for both clubs.

Well, last week was the BYE. Aside from injured players getting treatment, basically all coaches league wide encourage their players to get away from football, spend time with family, relax and recharge.

Although THIS week is not the bye, and TO is running around mouthing off about the Cowgirls dysfunction and promoting his ridiculous new book. A perfect microcosim of your team.

A team is the sum of it's parts put together by coaching. I've never seen a sum be so much worse than the talent of all it's parts before in my life. Zero discipline, awful coaching, and a whole lot of me-first attitudes.

As a Cowboy fan, I'm very excited about this week. It's always fun playing the Redskins, even though we've been a punching bag as of late. I think there are 4 reasons for optimism for the Cowboys, but there are a lot of things to worry about as a fan...

Good post.

As a Cowboy fan, I'm very excited about this week. It's always fun playing the Redskins, even though we've been a punching bag as of late. I think there are 4 reasons for optimism for the Cowboys, but there are a lot of things to worry about as a fan.

REASONS FOR OPTIMISM:

2.) Return of Felix Jones: Felix's return is almost as big as Romo's return in my opinion. In 4 of the 5 games the Cowboys have won this year, he's made significant contributions, and in many different ways (special teams, running, catching). Marion Barber will also get more rest now, which should greatly benefit the running game overall.

Hate to bust the bubble here, but do not count on Felix Jones this week. He has not practiced all week. Not even today.

Even though Wade Phillips says Jones is being held out "as a precautionary measure", Wednesday is the most important practice day of the week for the road team, and a rookie who has not played in a month being held out of a Wednesday practice is not a promising sign at all.

I doubt we will see Felix play this Sunday, and even if we do, it will be in a very limited role.

I sure hate the Cowboys...(who doesn't)
But I do have to give it to sandtrap and pbhawk for giving a fairly objective view of their team.

Don't get me wrong...I am in no way encouraging more cowboys fans to the site....just saying, it gives us some good insight into the minds of the those rooting for Satan.