Whats wrong with the Cowboys?

markwookungfu · 11-15-2004, 11:47 PM

I hate Dallas as much as anyone but they were first in defense in last year, now theyre giving 35 points at halftime? Parcells is still there, any ideas what the hell happened??

Espeizer · 11-15-2004, 11:49 PM

they got the injury bug

markwookungfu · 11-15-2004, 11:49 PM

That's no excuse, the Patriots have a wide reciever playing nickel and they're 8-1!!

cinredsfan2000 · 11-15-2004, 11:50 PM

Injurys and parcells trying to capture lightning in a bottle twice w/vinny.

BaseballMan · 11-15-2004, 11:58 PM

I dont think they were really that great as their record last year. I think it was more getting use to Parcells. Now i dont think he really scares them that much anymore. Some times teams just have fluke seasons. Remember the Bears of a few years ago. Yeah Dallas could be good in a time but i dont think they were as far as they appeared to be last year.

Espeizer · 11-15-2004, 11:59 PM

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Originally Posted by markwookungfu

That's no excuse, the Patriots have a wide reciever playing nickel and they're 8-1!!

They also have Tom Brady, Corey Dillon and a great D (besides Brown playing nickel)

cinredsfan2000 · 11-16-2004, 12:19 AM

I dont know i thought dallas's secondary was supposed to be pretty good with williams and newman. Mcnabb seems to be tearing them apart tonight damn.!

KILLERBS24 · 11-16-2004, 12:31 AM

The Cowboys weren't that good on D last year, the numbers lied. The D-Line and corners are/were terrible. They blitzed seemingly every down last year which covered up there weaknesses. That isnt a style you can get away with forever, teams have caught on and have made adjustments forcing them to play more conventional defenses and they are getting exploited.

matskralc · 11-16-2004, 12:34 AM

Problems are injuries, Vinny, and Eddie. In no particular order.

CommishJoe · 11-16-2004, 01:20 AM

I'm a Cowboys fan in passing (after baseball, every other sport is just passing the time till spring), and I didn't even bother to watch tonight. I'm surprised that Henson isn't starting yet. As long as the O-Line can protect him from getting hit too much, I think it makes sense to see what he's got.

TheRockCT · 11-16-2004, 01:43 AM

The Cowboys have officially joined my Titans in the sucky end of the league.

Akrobat · 11-16-2004, 02:51 AM

The Cowboys are horrible on defense because of the new rule changes in the secondary. No longer can the Cowboys pile 8 guys in the box and let the DB's play physical.

johnnyshaka · 11-16-2004, 04:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Akrobat

The Cowboys are horrible on defense because of the new rule changes in the secondary. No longer can the Cowboys pile 8 guys in the box and let the DB's play physical.

That was exactly the problem...too many guys on the line and not enough guys in the secondary. Most of the big plays were pretty much jump balls that could've gone either way...and if the Cowboys would've gave their corners some help, they may have been able to put a stop to the ass whoopin'!!!

CommishJoe · 11-16-2004, 10:37 AM

Just read this on the Cowboys website ..

The Cowboys' frustration was so evident in the third quarter, even the game officials could tell. During one television timeout, the referee accidentally had his stadium microphone on, and was caught saying to another official, "You can tell they're getting frustrated. They're starting to complain a lot."

Gastric ReFlux · 11-16-2004, 10:45 AM

Nothing is wrong with the Cowpokes getting their behinds branded and whupped by the Eagles. Nothing at all.

11-15-2004, 11:47 PM	#1
markwookungfu Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: chicago Posts: 70	Whats wrong with the Cowboys? I hate Dallas as much as anyone but they were first in defense in last year, now theyre giving 35 points at halftime? Parcells is still there, any ideas what the hell happened??

11-15-2004, 11:49 PM	#2
Espeizer Minors (Single A) Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 100	they got the injury bug __________________

11-16-2004, 12:34 AM	#9
matskralc Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 2,076	Problems are injuries, Vinny, and Eddie. In no particular order. __________________ Well, they have a saying here in Texas ... but they probably don't have it in California, so never mind. OTBL - Pennsylvania Fightin' Amish ABC - Pittsburgh Puma OCHO - Pittsburgh Pirates EBU - Commissioner

11-16-2004, 01:20 AM	#10
CommishJoe Global Moderator Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 5,238	I'm a Cowboys fan in passing (after baseball, every other sport is just passing the time till spring), and I didn't even bother to watch tonight. I'm surprised that Henson isn't starting yet. As long as the O-Line can protect him from getting hit too much, I think it makes sense to see what he's got. __________________ Joe Success isn’t owned. It’s leased. And rent is due every day.

11-16-2004, 01:43 AM	#11
TheRockCT All Star Starter Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: TN Posts: 1,083	The Cowboys have officially joined my Titans in the sucky end of the league. __________________ GM, Vermont Emperor Penguins - POTD POTD Champions: 2011, 2012, 2013 GM, Monterrey Aztecs* - NABA *NABA Champions: 2013

11-15-2004, 11:58 PM	#5
BaseballMan Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 6,524	I dont think they were really that great as their record last year. I think it was more getting use to Parcells. Now i dont think he really scares them that much anymore. Some times teams just have fluke seasons. Remember the Bears of a few years ago. Yeah Dallas could be good in a time but i dont think they were as far as they appeared to be last year.

11-16-2004, 12:31 AM	#8
KILLERBS24 All Star Reserve Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 938	The Cowboys weren't that good on D last year, the numbers lied. The D-Line and corners are/were terrible. They blitzed seemingly every down last year which covered up there weaknesses. That isnt a style you can get away with forever, teams have caught on and have made adjustments forcing them to play more conventional defenses and they are getting exploited.

11-16-2004, 02:51 AM	#12
Akrobat All Star Reserve Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 922	The Cowboys are horrible on defense because of the new rule changes in the secondary. No longer can the Cowboys pile 8 guys in the box and let the DB's play physical. __________________ Writers-Bloc -- Boston Saints -1990: Player to be Announced

11-16-2004, 10:37 AM	#14
CommishJoe Global Moderator Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 5,238	Just read this on the Cowboys website .. The Cowboys' frustration was so evident in the third quarter, even the game officials could tell. During one television timeout, the referee accidentally had his stadium microphone on, and was caught saying to another official, "You can tell they're getting frustrated. They're starting to complain a lot." __________________ Joe Success isn’t owned. It’s leased. And rent is due every day.

11-16-2004, 10:45 AM	#15
Gastric ReFlux Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Member #3409 Posts: 8,350	Nothing is wrong with the Cowpokes getting their behinds branded and whupped by the Eagles. Nothing at all.