Evidence That Parcells is Returning; However...
When I first starting reading about how a room was reserved for Parcells in Mobile, Alabama - site of the Senior Bowl this seemed to be a logical idea pointing to Parcells returning for sure; however, its well known that the hotels in the area sellout rather quickly due to the players attending the game, families, and coaching staffs, scouts, etc. SO, even though there is a reservation for Parcells at a hotel for the Senior Bowl doesn't mean much other than the room was probably booked way in advance, and remains reserved incase Parcells does indeed return. We'll see what happens on Monday.
Let's keep waiting for the official word.
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1/18/2007
More Stupidity
Mort said that Jerry Jones would hire Wade Phillips as the Head Coach if Parcells retires. This would be complete lunacy. Does anyone remember what a crap job Phillips did as a Head Coach? Haha, good one Mort, I'd rather eat rusted nails that bring on Wade Phillips and more mediocracy.
Let's hope Parcells makes his official decision on friday...
Mort said that Jerry Jones would hire Wade Phillips as the Head Coach if Parcells retires. This would be complete lunacy. Does anyone remember what a crap job Phillips did as a Head Coach? Haha, good one Mort, I'd rather eat rusted nails that bring on Wade Phillips and more mediocracy.
Let's hope Parcells makes his official decision on friday...
1/09/2007
Cowher Craze - Get Over it
Alright, I'm sick of all the people screaming to hire Bill Cowher, what is so special about this guy? He had one very magical season with Rothlisberger, that's it. He can get his teams to the playoffs every now and then assuming he were to coach the Cowboys to 15 years....lol. If Cowher were to be the coach for the Cowboys expect mediocracy, nothing more. A playoff appearance here and there in 5 years wont get it done. Sounds familiar doesn't it?
We would be in a loop going from Parcells to Cowher, forget it, I want no part of that.
Looking at the horizon right now, the future seems bleak unless Parcells stays and REALLY overhauls the defense and offense, and I don't see him investing in another 2 years. If he is to leave then his replacement will need to come in and get the offense and defense in gear, anything less is going to be unacceptable.
Alright, I'm sick of all the people screaming to hire Bill Cowher, what is so special about this guy? He had one very magical season with Rothlisberger, that's it. He can get his teams to the playoffs every now and then assuming he were to coach the Cowboys to 15 years....lol. If Cowher were to be the coach for the Cowboys expect mediocracy, nothing more. A playoff appearance here and there in 5 years wont get it done. Sounds familiar doesn't it?
We would be in a loop going from Parcells to Cowher, forget it, I want no part of that.
Looking at the horizon right now, the future seems bleak unless Parcells stays and REALLY overhauls the defense and offense, and I don't see him investing in another 2 years. If he is to leave then his replacement will need to come in and get the offense and defense in gear, anything less is going to be unacceptable.
1/07/2007
Where Do We Go From Here?
I woke up this morning following last night’s debacle and a very strange thing happened…the sun came up. Alright, so I didn’t actually see the sun, it was overcast and raining, typical Seattle weather for January, but I think I made my point. Life goes on.
The question now becomes, “Where do we go from here?”
Looking back at the Season, there are a lot of positives to build upon.
Despite putting up a poor performance last night, and pretty much all of December; Tony Romo proved that he has what it takes to lead the Cowboys into the future. Recently humbled, he should have a very good Off-Season of both mental and physical preparation ahead of him. Given his late start, he’ll probably never be the next Troy Aikman, but he could become the next Kurt Warner.
I was actually a bit surprised when I heard Al Michaels say that our Offensive Line started all seventeen games together. This often-maligned unit, pierced together from a journeymen Free Agent, a former pro-Bowler, a waiver–wire pick-up and a couple of homegrown players started every single game together without injury! Take away the False Starts and a few Holding Penalties and this crew is actually a pretty solid group of guys. That’s not to say we can’t improve among the Offensive Line, Flozell and Rivera are no Spring chickens, but it is conceivable that these same five guys could be starting together on opening day next year as well.
On Defense we finally started playing the 3-4 instead of learning it. If we decide to keep that Defensive philosophy, next year should see even more improvement. If lets say, Zimmer is gone and the Boys bring in a new Defensive Coordinator who shifts back to the 4-3, we are still looking at a pretty good, and young unit. I personally would favor something of a hybrid between the two where you bring in Gregg Ellis on passing situations to play Defensive End, either in the 4-3 or Nickel formation.
Our First Round Pick, Bobby Carpenter finally stepped up his play by Season’s end. He is big and fast and will surely grow into being an excellent complement to DeMarcus Ware.
It’s the Secondary that leaves a lot to be desired. Outside of Newman, everyone looked a year older and played like it this year, everyone except Patrick Watkins who looked more like big bird chasing rabbits into the Endzone each week. Here’s where I make my pitch for Free Agency. It’s time to bring in some proven experience, not another Fifth Round Draft pick. Is it just me, or does Anthony Henry look like he’s always playing Catch-up? How about moving him to Strong Safety on passing downs and let ole Roy Williams rest his tired little horse collar fingers instead of watching him get beat by 265 pound Tight Ends on every third down play. Let’s get a four-year veteran to play opposite Terrance Newman with both speed and cover skills, then this Secondary will be worth watching again.
Of course the two biggest questions surrounding the Dallas Cowboys going into the Off-Season will be, “Is T.O. coming back?” and “Will Bill Parcells retire or be shown the door?” Diplomatic Jerry says there’s no doubt both will return. I guess I’m OK with that, but my dream scenario involves a Draft Day trade involving T.O. and Bill Cowher eventually bringing a sense of excitement to the Dallas sideline that has been sorely missing since Joe Avezzano left town.
Am I upset that the Season is over for my beloved Dallas Cowboys, absolutely. Disappointed would actually describe it best, but as we say every year that we don’t end up clutching the Lombardi Trophy, there’s always next year.
I woke up this morning following last night’s debacle and a very strange thing happened…the sun came up. Alright, so I didn’t actually see the sun, it was overcast and raining, typical Seattle weather for January, but I think I made my point. Life goes on.
The question now becomes, “Where do we go from here?”
Looking back at the Season, there are a lot of positives to build upon.
Despite putting up a poor performance last night, and pretty much all of December; Tony Romo proved that he has what it takes to lead the Cowboys into the future. Recently humbled, he should have a very good Off-Season of both mental and physical preparation ahead of him. Given his late start, he’ll probably never be the next Troy Aikman, but he could become the next Kurt Warner.
I was actually a bit surprised when I heard Al Michaels say that our Offensive Line started all seventeen games together. This often-maligned unit, pierced together from a journeymen Free Agent, a former pro-Bowler, a waiver–wire pick-up and a couple of homegrown players started every single game together without injury! Take away the False Starts and a few Holding Penalties and this crew is actually a pretty solid group of guys. That’s not to say we can’t improve among the Offensive Line, Flozell and Rivera are no Spring chickens, but it is conceivable that these same five guys could be starting together on opening day next year as well.
On Defense we finally started playing the 3-4 instead of learning it. If we decide to keep that Defensive philosophy, next year should see even more improvement. If lets say, Zimmer is gone and the Boys bring in a new Defensive Coordinator who shifts back to the 4-3, we are still looking at a pretty good, and young unit. I personally would favor something of a hybrid between the two where you bring in Gregg Ellis on passing situations to play Defensive End, either in the 4-3 or Nickel formation.
Our First Round Pick, Bobby Carpenter finally stepped up his play by Season’s end. He is big and fast and will surely grow into being an excellent complement to DeMarcus Ware.
It’s the Secondary that leaves a lot to be desired. Outside of Newman, everyone looked a year older and played like it this year, everyone except Patrick Watkins who looked more like big bird chasing rabbits into the Endzone each week. Here’s where I make my pitch for Free Agency. It’s time to bring in some proven experience, not another Fifth Round Draft pick. Is it just me, or does Anthony Henry look like he’s always playing Catch-up? How about moving him to Strong Safety on passing downs and let ole Roy Williams rest his tired little horse collar fingers instead of watching him get beat by 265 pound Tight Ends on every third down play. Let’s get a four-year veteran to play opposite Terrance Newman with both speed and cover skills, then this Secondary will be worth watching again.
Of course the two biggest questions surrounding the Dallas Cowboys going into the Off-Season will be, “Is T.O. coming back?” and “Will Bill Parcells retire or be shown the door?” Diplomatic Jerry says there’s no doubt both will return. I guess I’m OK with that, but my dream scenario involves a Draft Day trade involving T.O. and Bill Cowher eventually bringing a sense of excitement to the Dallas sideline that has been sorely missing since Joe Avezzano left town.
Am I upset that the Season is over for my beloved Dallas Cowboys, absolutely. Disappointed would actually describe it best, but as we say every year that we don’t end up clutching the Lombardi Trophy, there’s always next year.
Romo's Fumbling Problem Cost Us BIG
Its been 10 years since the Cowboys won a playoff game, and this has to be the worst feeling a die hard Cowboys fan could feel at this moment. When you think about what happened here, I remember telling my father, "Romo better not fumble this ball," what are the odds! But, then again, Romo has had a fumbling problem especially the end of the season. Romo has a big problem with fumbles and this one cost us BIG.
Is this correctable? Hopefully this part of his mechanics can be fixed, or he will be the next Dave Craig, a former Seahawk of all things, how freakin ironic is that?!
The ramifications of this loss could be huge. There's no question in my mind that there will be big changes in Dallas. I think the Cowboys are where the Bucs where at a few years ago. They had the talent, but the coaches could not get them over the hump, this could be the same problem in Dallas. Players are NOT responding to coach Parcells.
The change to the 3-4 could be seen as a failure, and if that's the case, what do you do with the players we've drafted for the 3-4? I think these players could still be involved in the 4-3, but we do need more speed on defense, we have size, but no enough speed.
The offensive line is not big enough, we aren't moving people off the line enough.
Who knows, we'll see what happens? Be prepared for some bigtime changes.
Its been 10 years since the Cowboys won a playoff game, and this has to be the worst feeling a die hard Cowboys fan could feel at this moment. When you think about what happened here, I remember telling my father, "Romo better not fumble this ball," what are the odds! But, then again, Romo has had a fumbling problem especially the end of the season. Romo has a big problem with fumbles and this one cost us BIG.
Is this correctable? Hopefully this part of his mechanics can be fixed, or he will be the next Dave Craig, a former Seahawk of all things, how freakin ironic is that?!
The ramifications of this loss could be huge. There's no question in my mind that there will be big changes in Dallas. I think the Cowboys are where the Bucs where at a few years ago. They had the talent, but the coaches could not get them over the hump, this could be the same problem in Dallas. Players are NOT responding to coach Parcells.
The change to the 3-4 could be seen as a failure, and if that's the case, what do you do with the players we've drafted for the 3-4? I think these players could still be involved in the 4-3, but we do need more speed on defense, we have size, but no enough speed.
The offensive line is not big enough, we aren't moving people off the line enough.
Who knows, we'll see what happens? Be prepared for some bigtime changes.
1/05/2007
Wild Card @ Seattle: What to Watch
Let's cut to the meat of what you need to watch for this Saturday night as we goto Seattle. First off, in the games that we have lost there's one thing in common and that's how the first series on offense and defense do. I guarantee that you will know if we're going to win this game by what we do with the ball on our first offensive series and how we defend the ball on our first defensive stand, its been a domino effect between these two units. If the defense starts the game and gets torched, the offense comes out discouraged and too conservative. If the offense goes 3 and out with minimal gained yardage the defense will come out and give up the score...and then here we go again.
If we go out and do a 3 and out on our first series and then our defense let's them score a td, forget it. The opening drives will show who REALLY wants this game, bar none. This is it, this is the last game for one of these teams. You either play like a champion or you go home. Who's going to have the heart to take this game.
Secondly, the Cowboys will need to watch the dump off passes/screens to Mack Strong, I think Strong has the potential to do some damage like Karney did for New Orleans. Obviously Alexander has the same potential to do damage, but I think a lot of success could come from the unexpected from the Seahawks, clutch plays from the lesser knowns like Strong and the Tight Ends. Holmgren may also utilize the reverse or some sort of trick play against us. We have been horrible in defending the reverse and trick plays.
Thirdly, the middle of the field could be money for the Seahawks. New Orleans, Eagles, and Detroit exploited this in our coverage.
Lastly, the team with the most turnovers WILL lose this game. That means Romo needs to know where the pressure is coming from if he starts to scramble around in the pocket. Throw the ball away don't force passes.
So those are the guts of what needs to happen: First Series on Offense/Defense, Mack Strong and the tight ends on dump offs/screens, reverses, defending the middle of the field, and turnovers.
If we come out move the ball and score and defend the field then I predict the score will be:
Cowboys 27 Seahawks 20
If we come out and everything I discussed gets exploited, then I predict the score will be:
Seahawks 31 Cowboys 17
Let's cut to the meat of what you need to watch for this Saturday night as we goto Seattle. First off, in the games that we have lost there's one thing in common and that's how the first series on offense and defense do. I guarantee that you will know if we're going to win this game by what we do with the ball on our first offensive series and how we defend the ball on our first defensive stand, its been a domino effect between these two units. If the defense starts the game and gets torched, the offense comes out discouraged and too conservative. If the offense goes 3 and out with minimal gained yardage the defense will come out and give up the score...and then here we go again.
If we go out and do a 3 and out on our first series and then our defense let's them score a td, forget it. The opening drives will show who REALLY wants this game, bar none. This is it, this is the last game for one of these teams. You either play like a champion or you go home. Who's going to have the heart to take this game.
Secondly, the Cowboys will need to watch the dump off passes/screens to Mack Strong, I think Strong has the potential to do some damage like Karney did for New Orleans. Obviously Alexander has the same potential to do damage, but I think a lot of success could come from the unexpected from the Seahawks, clutch plays from the lesser knowns like Strong and the Tight Ends. Holmgren may also utilize the reverse or some sort of trick play against us. We have been horrible in defending the reverse and trick plays.
Thirdly, the middle of the field could be money for the Seahawks. New Orleans, Eagles, and Detroit exploited this in our coverage.
Lastly, the team with the most turnovers WILL lose this game. That means Romo needs to know where the pressure is coming from if he starts to scramble around in the pocket. Throw the ball away don't force passes.
So those are the guts of what needs to happen: First Series on Offense/Defense, Mack Strong and the tight ends on dump offs/screens, reverses, defending the middle of the field, and turnovers.
If we come out move the ball and score and defend the field then I predict the score will be:
Cowboys 27 Seahawks 20
If we come out and everything I discussed gets exploited, then I predict the score will be:
Seahawks 31 Cowboys 17
12/31/2006
Cash it in Guys, We suck!
Ok, any glimmer of hope or anything positive we may have had is down the drain. Not only did we lose at HOME AGAIN, but we gave up 39 point to the shittiest team in the league. There is no one that is going to change how I feel about the Cowboys right now - no one!
Oh, wait "we're in the tournament" well guess what, that means shit, we have no business being in the playoffs, we've been a win one - lose one team most of the year, the defense has been suspect most of the year, and the wheels have officially fallen off.
With Cowboys Nation is complete dissaray, and the team at an alltime low, we get crushed at Seattle. I'm calling it right now. Seahawks 31 Cowboys 17
We lose at Seattle, that puts us at a 3 game losing streak, and no one believing in Parcells, he's out, and Jerry Jones better get someone worth a shit that can movitate this team, we have the players.
Jerry THROW THE BANK TO JIMMY.
I hope to look back at this blog next week, and I hope Parcells and the Cowboys prove me wrong, but who are we kidding here...
Ok, any glimmer of hope or anything positive we may have had is down the drain. Not only did we lose at HOME AGAIN, but we gave up 39 point to the shittiest team in the league. There is no one that is going to change how I feel about the Cowboys right now - no one!
Oh, wait "we're in the tournament" well guess what, that means shit, we have no business being in the playoffs, we've been a win one - lose one team most of the year, the defense has been suspect most of the year, and the wheels have officially fallen off.
With Cowboys Nation is complete dissaray, and the team at an alltime low, we get crushed at Seattle. I'm calling it right now. Seahawks 31 Cowboys 17
We lose at Seattle, that puts us at a 3 game losing streak, and no one believing in Parcells, he's out, and Jerry Jones better get someone worth a shit that can movitate this team, we have the players.
Jerry THROW THE BANK TO JIMMY.
I hope to look back at this blog next week, and I hope Parcells and the Cowboys prove me wrong, but who are we kidding here...
12/25/2006
Cowboys Lose: Quick Thoughts
Well, like most fans, a part of my Christmas Celebrations went down the drain. What is it about "Big Games" and a team with no real home field advantage -it's pathetic.
Ok, we lost, but we're still in the playoffs. That being said, the next question is: How can we win with the defense in shambles? Answer: We won't..... With this lousy play on defense we won't even beat the Seahawks who appear to be playing as shitty as we do.
Looking over the entire season, and moreover the second part of the season, we have ZERO pass rush, and this exploits our secondary weaknesses - bigtime.
Roy Williams is a hitter, and an intimidater to some wide receivers, but don't ask him to cover. He's horrible in coverage, plain and simple. Overrated? perhaps. I still like Roy Williams, but you have to examine some of the pros vs cons, and I think they are close to even, so he probably stays onboard despite for some calling for his trade.
Anthony Henry is on his last leg, literally. He appears to playing injured, and this is nothing new. Henry has some durability issues, and when he's not 100% look out, he'll give up a shitload of plays. Let's consider upgrading the CB spot with a another shutdown type cornerback.
FS? Don't get me started.
The defensive line has been very disappointing and Parcells has seen it. There's no pressure from Spears or Canty most of the time. Ware cannot do it all by himself., so we will need to consider an upgrade at DE spot.
No matter what we do from here on out, an offseason priority will need to be the defensive line and secondary. Mark it down, start studying up on this years draft prospects and NFL free agents. The defensive pass rush is totally shitty, and we all know it.
Well, like most fans, a part of my Christmas Celebrations went down the drain. What is it about "Big Games" and a team with no real home field advantage -it's pathetic.
Ok, we lost, but we're still in the playoffs. That being said, the next question is: How can we win with the defense in shambles? Answer: We won't..... With this lousy play on defense we won't even beat the Seahawks who appear to be playing as shitty as we do.
Looking over the entire season, and moreover the second part of the season, we have ZERO pass rush, and this exploits our secondary weaknesses - bigtime.
Roy Williams is a hitter, and an intimidater to some wide receivers, but don't ask him to cover. He's horrible in coverage, plain and simple. Overrated? perhaps. I still like Roy Williams, but you have to examine some of the pros vs cons, and I think they are close to even, so he probably stays onboard despite for some calling for his trade.
Anthony Henry is on his last leg, literally. He appears to playing injured, and this is nothing new. Henry has some durability issues, and when he's not 100% look out, he'll give up a shitload of plays. Let's consider upgrading the CB spot with a another shutdown type cornerback.
FS? Don't get me started.
The defensive line has been very disappointing and Parcells has seen it. There's no pressure from Spears or Canty most of the time. Ware cannot do it all by himself., so we will need to consider an upgrade at DE spot.
No matter what we do from here on out, an offseason priority will need to be the defensive line and secondary. Mark it down, start studying up on this years draft prospects and NFL free agents. The defensive pass rush is totally shitty, and we all know it.
12/17/2006
Playoffs Here We Come!
Through the ups and downs of the season, the Cowboys have clinched a playoff birth, and I can assure you no one wants to face us. Without a doubt the biggest catalyst for our resurgence has been Tony Romo. Romo has been the difference maker and I believe that there is no way we are here if Bledsoe stayed as our starter.
Marion Barber III has been a great player, and has been playing like an NFL MVP, lol. Seriously, this guy has improved greatly since his rookie year by leaps and bounds.
Looking ahead, we need to run the table and we should be able to earn a bye-week, I don't see the Saints winning both there remaining games.
Next weeks game will be nothing to overlook. Garcia and Co. have been playing like a playoff team, and we must take them very serious here and keep on rolling!
Let's Go Cowboys!
Through the ups and downs of the season, the Cowboys have clinched a playoff birth, and I can assure you no one wants to face us. Without a doubt the biggest catalyst for our resurgence has been Tony Romo. Romo has been the difference maker and I believe that there is no way we are here if Bledsoe stayed as our starter.
Marion Barber III has been a great player, and has been playing like an NFL MVP, lol. Seriously, this guy has improved greatly since his rookie year by leaps and bounds.
Looking ahead, we need to run the table and we should be able to earn a bye-week, I don't see the Saints winning both there remaining games.
Next weeks game will be nothing to overlook. Garcia and Co. have been playing like a playoff team, and we must take them very serious here and keep on rolling!
Let's Go Cowboys!
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