For Cowboy Nation, the circus has left town and a fresh start looms
By Terminalvision
NFL News
We're back! The Nation has returned. All of those beatings in December have finally healed, or would have been totally forgotten if the NFL Network didn't replay the Philly game this past Sunday. But all that is in the past, just like TO, Pacman, Anthony Henry (the only good guy in the bunch), Roy (I used to be good, but can't cover for (insert expletive here)) Williams, and Greg ("It's Demarcus' fault") Ellis. Let's not forget the great Zach Thomas.
It's a new year, the circus has left town. We are now left with solid, professional type players, with the obvious exception of Martellus Bennet.
I would like to start off my usual rant with the #1, on the top issue that is floating around in my nefarious little brain. There should be no excuses this year. Please, let me repeat that, THERE SHOULD BE ABSOLUTELY NO EXCUSES THIS YEAR! Was I yelling, yes. Will I be pissed off in December if we have another 1-3 or 2-2 mark. You're damn right I will be. If that happens, I will be calling for the Head of Tony Romo. Don't get me wrong, I believe he can do it. It's just that TR has shown us both sides of the quarterback coin. He exhibits the scrambling ability of a one Roger Staubach. The toughness of Dan Marino (See shot to the chin). There is the problematic interception throwing of Brett Farve. The early Peyton Manning in his inability of getting over the hump. Of course, Peyton was able to overcome that problem and get to a Super Bowl, but how many of us believed that he would never do it, failing year after year in the AFC Championship. I fully believe Tony will finally join Peyton in the promise land. As long as he avoids Donavan Mcnabb's fate, which is get to the Super Bowl, lose, and never get to that point again. If he doesn't achieve playoff success then this is the final year for Tony Romo as far as I'm concerned. I will back him for one more year....This year. But if he fails, then no more. He must get to the second game in the playoffs and win, or my support will no longer be there. That said, here's to TR having and outstanding year!
There is a new defensive coach out in Cowboy land! Nation, I give you our new and improved Defensive Coordinator: Wade Phillips.
Feel gypped? Me too. Although, I will say that the defensive players like the "drastic change" that Wade has presented. I actually read a quote that Wade is now in a lot of defensive meetings. Great. Who else thinks this is a fantastic idea? Wade's demeanor has changed as well. He may not be at the level of Bill Parcells or Jimmy Johnson, but he is no cupcake either. I like that he is trying, but Wade Phillips is no transformer. He has been one person his whole life, I really can't see him change into a task master. He is a players coach through and through. When the chips are down, his leadership will have to redirect the team to victory, and right now, I'm not 100% convinced. I have more confidence in RHG, Jason Garrett. After a devastating end to the season last year, Garrett will regroup his offensive unit. My hope is that the running game will be the conduit to a new system, and that means a brick house of an offensive line. Marion Barber, Felix Jones and Tashard Choice or as they are affectionately and appropriately named: Crash, Dash and Tash, need to be the new center of the offensive attack.
It is through the running attack that passing game will be effective in the post TO offense. I have a lot of faith in Roy Williams, but I feel that its with the other receivers that we will have the most success. If Roy can become the possession receiver that Michael Irvin was, then we will have a great season. If not, we will need the emergence of one of the younger receivers, otherwise JJ will go shoppin', and we really can't afford another trade like the one we gave up for Roy.
All in all, I see a 10-6, maybe an 11-5 type season. Keep in mind that I'm factoring in the cold months of November and December. Anything better will be a dream.
Starting game one September 13, high noon, first victim: Tampa Bay.
NFL News
We're back! The Nation has returned. All of those beatings in December have finally healed, or would have been totally forgotten if the NFL Network didn't replay the Philly game this past Sunday. But all that is in the past, just like TO, Pacman, Anthony Henry (the only good guy in the bunch), Roy (I used to be good, but can't cover for (insert expletive here)) Williams, and Greg ("It's Demarcus' fault") Ellis. Let's not forget the great Zach Thomas.
It's a new year, the circus has left town. We are now left with solid, professional type players, with the obvious exception of Martellus Bennet.
I would like to start off my usual rant with the #1, on the top issue that is floating around in my nefarious little brain. There should be no excuses this year. Please, let me repeat that, THERE SHOULD BE ABSOLUTELY NO EXCUSES THIS YEAR! Was I yelling, yes. Will I be pissed off in December if we have another 1-3 or 2-2 mark. You're damn right I will be. If that happens, I will be calling for the Head of Tony Romo. Don't get me wrong, I believe he can do it. It's just that TR has shown us both sides of the quarterback coin. He exhibits the scrambling ability of a one Roger Staubach. The toughness of Dan Marino (See shot to the chin). There is the problematic interception throwing of Brett Farve. The early Peyton Manning in his inability of getting over the hump. Of course, Peyton was able to overcome that problem and get to a Super Bowl, but how many of us believed that he would never do it, failing year after year in the AFC Championship. I fully believe Tony will finally join Peyton in the promise land. As long as he avoids Donavan Mcnabb's fate, which is get to the Super Bowl, lose, and never get to that point again. If he doesn't achieve playoff success then this is the final year for Tony Romo as far as I'm concerned. I will back him for one more year....This year. But if he fails, then no more. He must get to the second game in the playoffs and win, or my support will no longer be there. That said, here's to TR having and outstanding year!
There is a new defensive coach out in Cowboy land! Nation, I give you our new and improved Defensive Coordinator: Wade Phillips.
Feel gypped? Me too. Although, I will say that the defensive players like the "drastic change" that Wade has presented. I actually read a quote that Wade is now in a lot of defensive meetings. Great. Who else thinks this is a fantastic idea? Wade's demeanor has changed as well. He may not be at the level of Bill Parcells or Jimmy Johnson, but he is no cupcake either. I like that he is trying, but Wade Phillips is no transformer. He has been one person his whole life, I really can't see him change into a task master. He is a players coach through and through. When the chips are down, his leadership will have to redirect the team to victory, and right now, I'm not 100% convinced. I have more confidence in RHG, Jason Garrett. After a devastating end to the season last year, Garrett will regroup his offensive unit. My hope is that the running game will be the conduit to a new system, and that means a brick house of an offensive line. Marion Barber, Felix Jones and Tashard Choice or as they are affectionately and appropriately named: Crash, Dash and Tash, need to be the new center of the offensive attack.
It is through the running attack that passing game will be effective in the post TO offense. I have a lot of faith in Roy Williams, but I feel that its with the other receivers that we will have the most success. If Roy can become the possession receiver that Michael Irvin was, then we will have a great season. If not, we will need the emergence of one of the younger receivers, otherwise JJ will go shoppin', and we really can't afford another trade like the one we gave up for Roy.
All in all, I see a 10-6, maybe an 11-5 type season. Keep in mind that I'm factoring in the cold months of November and December. Anything better will be a dream.
Starting game one September 13, high noon, first victim: Tampa Bay.
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