2013 Dallas Cowboys - Expensively Mediocre
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Plantiers Wart said:
That's obviously a huge concern. I was barely paying attention to Sunday's game because I had 90% of my focus on the Sox game but, according the box score and the few observations I was able to make, it looks to me like Washington was able to run the ball at will. And it doesn't get any easier having to head into Philly next, what with their fast-paced offense and the rapidly-diminishing depth on the D-line. Romo is going to have to pull some more of that Denver magic in order for the Cowboys to win this game.
Washington ran for over 200 yards, to the tune of 6.5 per attempt. But since Philly seems to rank last in total D, and gives up 315 passing yards per game, I think Romo can do a ton of damage. Hopefully they win a shootout.
Morris had a 46 yard TD run that skewed his numbers a tad (he ran for 86 yards). They did give up quite a bit of yards to RGIII on scrambles out of the pocket (77 yards.) Helu (who is probably closer to McCoy than Morris is rand for 45but the majority of those yards were the result of rushes on the last two plays of the game, when the Cowboys were likely playing prevent defense. They did have a tough time containing RGIII on scrambles and to my surprise, didn't play a lot of spy coverage on him. If Foles plays, that's clearly better for us as he's far less mobile than Vick. On a good note, the pass defense was much improved. Carr, Scandrick and Claiborne played man coverage most of the game and played well.
The offense was not good on Sunday. The biggest difference was Murray coming out of the game. After that point, they seemed to have some trouble consistently moving the ball. To my eye, Randle did not look patient in a lot of his runs. He wasn't allowing the blocking to develop and hitting a hole. It looked more like he was just running into the pile. Hopefully a week full of practice with the first team will help that out. Interestingly enough, the Cowboys defense is one spot above the Eagles in rushing and pass defense. Both teams are slightly below average on run defense and staring into the abyss on pass defense. Looks like there will be some fireworks in this game.
The offense was not good on Sunday. The biggest difference was Murray coming out of the game. After that point, they seemed to have some trouble consistently moving the ball. To my eye, Randle did not look patient in a lot of his runs. He wasn't allowing the blocking to develop and hitting a hole. It looked more like he was just running into the pile. Hopefully a week full of practice with the first team will help that out. Interestingly enough, the Cowboys defense is one spot above the Eagles in rushing and pass defense. Both teams are slightly below average on run defense and staring into the abyss on pass defense. Looks like there will be some fireworks in this game.
The defense consistently had trouble setting the edge which spells trouble against mobile QB's or runners who can make a quick cut to the outside. Edit: this is primarily due to injuries IMHO. And I made this comment in regards to WAS.
On the plus side Travis Frederick, Brian Waters, Free, and Smith have been excellent so far this year. When 4 of your 5 offensive linemen play well you can cover up that one guy who doesn't. Safety play is strong against the run (some of that though is due to the safeties making tackles because the runner got through the front 7) and meh against the pass. It certainly could be a lot worse especially against the pass.
The glaring problem is the corner backs not named Brandon Carr. Carr has been his usual very good self. He's definitely a top 20-25 CB. But that's where the praise ends. Claiborne has been abysmal. Scandrick's struggles have been tackling and making stops on a runner in the open field. He's been average for a 3rd CB against the pass as far as I can tell. Although both Scandrick and Claiborne have a QB rating of 90+ against.
Claiborne is god awful. His YAC against is ridiculous. He is getting beat a lot... and when he gives up a reception he has had some bad miss tackles which have let receivers burn him for even more yards. He rates as one of the worst defenders in terms of tackling efficiency against the pass. I'm hoping he can turn this around. He is, after all, only a second year CB. It can take 2-3 years for CB's to develop.
On the plus side Travis Frederick, Brian Waters, Free, and Smith have been excellent so far this year. When 4 of your 5 offensive linemen play well you can cover up that one guy who doesn't. Safety play is strong against the run (some of that though is due to the safeties making tackles because the runner got through the front 7) and meh against the pass. It certainly could be a lot worse especially against the pass.
The glaring problem is the corner backs not named Brandon Carr. Carr has been his usual very good self. He's definitely a top 20-25 CB. But that's where the praise ends. Claiborne has been abysmal. Scandrick's struggles have been tackling and making stops on a runner in the open field. He's been average for a 3rd CB against the pass as far as I can tell. Although both Scandrick and Claiborne have a QB rating of 90+ against.
Claiborne is god awful. His YAC against is ridiculous. He is getting beat a lot... and when he gives up a reception he has had some bad miss tackles which have let receivers burn him for even more yards. He rates as one of the worst defenders in terms of tackling efficiency against the pass. I'm hoping he can turn this around. He is, after all, only a second year CB. It can take 2-3 years for CB's to develop.
EP Sox Fan said:
That doesn't exactly make me feel better as they're going up against a big play offense this weekend. Giving up a 46-yard TD may skew the numbers for that individual game, but in the end, the fact remains that they gave up a huge running play.
Besides, that's some Mickey Spagnola sugar-coating shit. You're better than that!
Bosoxen said:
Whoa, that may be the first time that anyone has ever said I was sugarcoating a Cowboys performance. Well, since the last time I defended Tony Romo anyway.
It was not intended as a defense, merely as a qualifier on the amount of rushing yards given up, which seemed like a lot based on my recollection of the game. I agree with what SMU said about about setting the edge. McCoy is exactly the type of runner who can exploit that. I thought the defense played well without Ware and their paper-thin offensive line depth.
This weekend's game should be very revealing given this team's schizophrenic nature. The Eagles defense is very beatable and if we can get up early on them and get a few stops by the defense, they may be able to force Foles to make some mistakes. Their quick snap offense is going to be really hard on our defensive line, especially since Ware is dead for a few weeks and Ratliff looks like he's done in Dallas. It would be really nice to get some depth on the defensive line via trade or FA but our $2million in cap space kind of makes that a pipe dream.
Going to be an interesting game on Sunday. Both offences are really good, I think the Eagles are better with foles than vick, rushing threat included.
The Eagles secondary is.... Bad though the safeties are showing some level of improvement from horror show to putrid (yay). Boykin is really solid, but he can't match up with Bryant (even if the Eagles accepted he was their best corner).
But the cowboy d is not exactly good either. The depth on the d line has to be concern vs a team with the running and run blocking of the Eagles.
On the secondary the Cowboys have one good corner and the Eagles have one good receiver so... There's that.
The Cowboys are going to miss Murray as the Eagles d has been ok vs the run, and you'd think with the Cowboys depth issue they would think about slowing it down.
Then there is the coaching fun, monte kiffin has been destroyed by Kelly and Oregon in his usc time. I mean just destroyed, including over 300 yards a game rushing.
The Eagles offense is better balanced with foles, and while the casual fan has the bloom off the Kelly rose, the Eagles have over 425 yards of offense in Kellys first 6 games. That's with a largely inherited team and a dodgy quarterback.
The sum total of coaches to do that in their first six games? One. (I think it's three or four for 400+).
What I find amazing about that is he put in foles mid game and for a second game, totally different qb, and didn't miss a beat. We are starting to see more 12 lineup as ertz is demanding more snaps. Which I personally think is a better fit, easier to go run or pass from the 12 as all their te can block or catch and losing avant or cooper for a good te is just fine.
Anyway looking forward to the game. The Eagles haven't won at home for a year.
Eagles have to be happy with Murray and the d line injuries. These two look like they will fight out the nfc least.
The Eagles secondary is.... Bad though the safeties are showing some level of improvement from horror show to putrid (yay). Boykin is really solid, but he can't match up with Bryant (even if the Eagles accepted he was their best corner).
But the cowboy d is not exactly good either. The depth on the d line has to be concern vs a team with the running and run blocking of the Eagles.
On the secondary the Cowboys have one good corner and the Eagles have one good receiver so... There's that.
The Cowboys are going to miss Murray as the Eagles d has been ok vs the run, and you'd think with the Cowboys depth issue they would think about slowing it down.
Then there is the coaching fun, monte kiffin has been destroyed by Kelly and Oregon in his usc time. I mean just destroyed, including over 300 yards a game rushing.
The Eagles offense is better balanced with foles, and while the casual fan has the bloom off the Kelly rose, the Eagles have over 425 yards of offense in Kellys first 6 games. That's with a largely inherited team and a dodgy quarterback.
The sum total of coaches to do that in their first six games? One. (I think it's three or four for 400+).
What I find amazing about that is he put in foles mid game and for a second game, totally different qb, and didn't miss a beat. We are starting to see more 12 lineup as ertz is demanding more snaps. Which I personally think is a better fit, easier to go run or pass from the 12 as all their te can block or catch and losing avant or cooper for a good te is just fine.
Anyway looking forward to the game. The Eagles haven't won at home for a year.
Eagles have to be happy with Murray and the d line injuries. These two look like they will fight out the nfc least.
Adam Schefter @AdamSchefter7m
Dallas now projected to be NFL-high $31 million over salary cap next year. One NFL exec called Dallas' cap situation in 2014 "a train wreck"
Dallas now projected to be NFL-high $31 million over salary cap next year. One NFL exec called Dallas' cap situation in 2014 "a train wreck"
When he's healthy, he's easily the second-best wide receiver on the team. Though one could reasonably argue that Williams has surpassed him in that regard. Nevertheless, he's an easy cut for this reason:
2014: $5.5 million
2015: $6.888 million
2016: $11.38 million
If I'm reading the contract details correctly, it doesn't look like they'd owe him squat next year. It looks like all of the guaranteed money was front-loaded, which will allow the team to cut him without having any bonus money accelerated into the 2014 cap.
A team that's $31 million over the cap can ill afford to pay that much money to a player that is only effective 5-6 games out of the year. I think that's the very definition of a luxury item, is it not (something you rarely need and can't afford)?
Try buying a British sports car and you'll see what I mean.
2014: $5.5 million
2015: $6.888 million
2016: $11.38 million
If I'm reading the contract details correctly, it doesn't look like they'd owe him squat next year. It looks like all of the guaranteed money was front-loaded, which will allow the team to cut him without having any bonus money accelerated into the 2014 cap.
A team that's $31 million over the cap can ill afford to pay that much money to a player that is only effective 5-6 games out of the year. I think that's the very definition of a luxury item, is it not (something you rarely need and can't afford)?
Try buying a British sports car and you'll see what I mean.
With tonight's game just about in the books at the half, it's time to face the very hard reality that our dream result of an 8-8 season is in very real jeopardy. Being generous and giving them wins against Oakland and Washington or New York (they're not winning both), they'll be looking at a 7-8 record heading into the final game against Philly. That may very well be a game to decide the division and, as we are all painfully aware, the Cowboys do not do well in win or go home games.
I figure 7-9 is the most likely result with 6-10 also being very possible (December is around the corner, after all).
I figure 7-9 is the most likely result with 6-10 also being very possible (December is around the corner, after all).
Rob Ryan had to really enjoy last night. The defense is the worst in franchise history by a long shot. The whole justification for bringing in the 27846 year old Kiffin was to limit the big plays. We're not stopping big plays. Or any plays for that matter. I mean Jesus Tapdancing Christ, these assholes made Mark Ingram look like the second coming of Walter Payton. I tuned out after they went 3 and out and had to punt with a minute left in the half. Garrett called timeout during the Saints previous drive, which ended in a spectacularly easy Sprols TD, presumably so the offense would have some time on the clock to go down the field and get some points before halftime. At that point he had to know that the defense wasn't going to stop the Saints for the rest of the night and points were therefore at a premium. When they failed to pick up the 1st down on the slant to Beasley and had to punt the ball back to Brees and co, who had all three timeouts, you just knew the Saints were going to score. And when they did, the game was over.
The offense has looked like garbage since the Broncos game. Romo looks really out of sorts. The defense cannot stop anyone. At all. For shit's sake, CHRISTIAN PONDER LOOKED GREAT AGAINST THEM LAST WEEK. CHRISTIAN. PONDER. Who cares if this team makes the playoffs? In fact, getting to the playoffs will do more harm than good. I can already hear GM Jerry talking about what an accomplishment making it to the playoffs was after all of the injuries and struggles the team had to endure. Which, of course, would continue to whitewash his continuing failure as GM. You know, kind of like making it to the playoffs in 2009 against a washed up Donavon McNabb did. You would hope 6-10 would finally get GM Jerry out of fantasyland. But, he'll just scapegoat Kiffin and the injuries. And when they inevitably fail next season, Garrett will be the fall guy. This has to be the lowest I have ever felt as a Cowboys fan. Even when we were 1-15, you had hope that all of the young talent on the roster would turn the team around. Now we have aging stars, a team stuck in salary cap hell, a football operations staff that continually fails to identify and draft talent on a consistent basis (Mo Claiborne anyone?) an egomaniac owner who thinks he's a football genius, a home stadium that's a better art venue than place to watch a game (not to mention that utterly fails at providing an actual advantage to the home team). I have absolutely no hope that any of those things will change for the foreseeable future.
The offense has looked like garbage since the Broncos game. Romo looks really out of sorts. The defense cannot stop anyone. At all. For shit's sake, CHRISTIAN PONDER LOOKED GREAT AGAINST THEM LAST WEEK. CHRISTIAN. PONDER. Who cares if this team makes the playoffs? In fact, getting to the playoffs will do more harm than good. I can already hear GM Jerry talking about what an accomplishment making it to the playoffs was after all of the injuries and struggles the team had to endure. Which, of course, would continue to whitewash his continuing failure as GM. You know, kind of like making it to the playoffs in 2009 against a washed up Donavon McNabb did. You would hope 6-10 would finally get GM Jerry out of fantasyland. But, he'll just scapegoat Kiffin and the injuries. And when they inevitably fail next season, Garrett will be the fall guy. This has to be the lowest I have ever felt as a Cowboys fan. Even when we were 1-15, you had hope that all of the young talent on the roster would turn the team around. Now we have aging stars, a team stuck in salary cap hell, a football operations staff that continually fails to identify and draft talent on a consistent basis (Mo Claiborne anyone?) an egomaniac owner who thinks he's a football genius, a home stadium that's a better art venue than place to watch a game (not to mention that utterly fails at providing an actual advantage to the home team). I have absolutely no hope that any of those things will change for the foreseeable future.
EP Sox Fan said:
Not to make you revel in misery, but could you say more about this? I haven't heard anything about this, and I'm really interested.
I think you could say much the same about the new Yankee Stadium, but having never been to either, I'll hang up and listen.
EP Sox Fan said:
Whats the correlation between this and Demarco Murray going down in that game? He had a helluva first 20 minutes or so of the Saints game before the defense forced the offense to be entirely one dimensional.
OilCanShotTupac said:
I'd be interested as well, since they're 4-1 at home this year with their one less in a very close game with the Broncos.
The defense is truly atrocious, but that more or less goes without saying at this point. The offensive ineptitude displayed last night was surprising, however. Outside the drive that ended in the Williams TD, Romo looked about as bad as I've ever seen him outside last year's season finale against Washington. Forcing balls everywhere and just looking generally uncomfortable. Not sure what's happened after a very positive start to his season.
BigSoxFan said:
It's not just that. This issue is compounded by the fact that the more rowdy fans - you know, the ones who actually bother to watch the game - have been priced out of going to games, which leads to the phenomenon described in the bolded. If it sounds a bit like Yankee Stadium, that's because that's exactly what they've accomplished. The majority of fans that go to Cowboys games now are what is described around here as the "wine and cheese" crowd. As with everything else in Dallas, a large majority of the people that go to games are going just to be seen, not to support the team.
Anyone who's been there knows that place is expensive, difficult to get to, a massive pain in the ass to navigate and generally not worth it (never mind that the product on the field is vomit-inducing). So the end result is that the more diehard fans stay away in droves.
As for EP's comment about it being an art museum, he's coming from the fact that the big news to come out of Cowboyland this year was the unveiling of that mirror monstrosity.
Kenny F'ing Powers said:
Murray not being healthy certainly didn't help and Randle, Tanner and Dunbar don't exactly strike fear into the hearts of defensive coordinators. However I think the issue is more play calling than personnel. Cowboys have the third fewest rush attempts in the league and are ranked 26th in rushing offense. Murray is averaging 4.9 YPA but is not given the ball on a consistent basis. Last night they rush the ball 100% of the time in their first two possession. Then they abandon any semblance of a run game. Granted they were down 18 points at the half and their defense literally couldn't get off the field. The passing offense relies on a lot of timing and teams seemed to have adjusted for that by jamming up the receivers. Adding to the problem is the loss of Bryan Waters who did a lot to shore up the middle of the line. Romo has a problem dealing with pressure up the middle and that's been a problem since Waters was injured. Romo's been off since the Broncos game. That also did not help the run blocking. All of the info you heard coming into the season was that Callahan was going to get back to the running game. Not so much.
As for Cowboys Stadium, they are 21-16 at home since it opened in 2009. Not exactly dominant. I think the impression of it being more of a destination rather than a place to watch a football game is a fairly common critique. Here's some articles discussing it more detail:
http://www.texasobserver.org/sky-high-stadium/
http://www.dallasnews.com/sports/columnists/kevin-sherrington/20121027-sherrington-cowboys-stadium-has-it-all---except-for-a-home-field-advantage.ece
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1660118-long-history-of-mediocrity
http://espn.go.com/dallas/nfl/story/_/id/8484623/hot-read-cowboys-stadium-hospitality-neutralizes-dallas-home-field-advantage
Think I was kidding about the art?
http://stadium.dallascowboys.com/art_gallery1.cfm
Think again. I mean for shits sake, it almost seems that Jerry put more thought into the godamnn art collection than his roster construction.
The defense being atrocious bothers me, but the offense is being atrocious too is unacceptable given who they can roll out there. If they are going to be involved in shootouts every week, the offense has to get it done, and like it was mentioned, they have not since the Denver game.
The fact Dez had one catch in a game is a joke. I don't care if he's quadruple covered, give him a chance to make plays. They made one adjustment in 3 quarters to get him involved in the offense.
The fact Dez had one catch in a game is a joke. I don't care if he's quadruple covered, give him a chance to make plays. They made one adjustment in 3 quarters to get him involved in the offense.
Greg29fan said:
Heard one of the beat reporters on the radio today compare Callahan's handling of the offense to a four year-old trying to figure out a Rubik's cube. When the usually soft Dallas media (Randy Galloway excluded) starts to rip you like that, you know you're doing something terribly wrong.
Dez had two targets. Uh wot?
Shockingly kiffin after being terrible in college is bad in the pros. Who knew?
They are very lucky foles had a horrendous game and then got concussed vs the Cowboys, if he plays like he is now the Eagles could have won that game and maybe the Giants game too. Barkley just gave them no chance. In that scenario the Cowboys are 1.5 games out and in total freak out mode.
I don't get the play calling. But they replaced a mediocre coach with a bad one who wasn't even in passing meetings last year and who isn't a West coast guy. Oh and throw Romo into the play calling... Maybe just maybe jerry should stop crippling his own team?
Anyway the vikings game Murray wasn't hurt they just didn't try. In Murray and Lee they have two great players who just can't stay healthy. With Murray and balanced play calling they are good offensively. Without... Less so.
Is there word on how long Lee is out? because without him it's only getting worse.
ESPN has a poll on whether kiffin would be fired before the next game!
Shockingly kiffin after being terrible in college is bad in the pros. Who knew?
They are very lucky foles had a horrendous game and then got concussed vs the Cowboys, if he plays like he is now the Eagles could have won that game and maybe the Giants game too. Barkley just gave them no chance. In that scenario the Cowboys are 1.5 games out and in total freak out mode.
I don't get the play calling. But they replaced a mediocre coach with a bad one who wasn't even in passing meetings last year and who isn't a West coast guy. Oh and throw Romo into the play calling... Maybe just maybe jerry should stop crippling his own team?
Anyway the vikings game Murray wasn't hurt they just didn't try. In Murray and Lee they have two great players who just can't stay healthy. With Murray and balanced play calling they are good offensively. Without... Less so.
Is there word on how long Lee is out? because without him it's only getting worse.
ESPN has a poll on whether kiffin would be fired before the next game!
Lee is expected to be out 3-4 weeks. In other words, he'll be back just in time to try to save the Cowboys from a 6-10 record.
There have been an awful lot of hamstring/quad injuries for the team this year. One has to start to question the team's conditioning coach at this point, right? Miles Austin is expected to miss 5-6 games every year with hamstring issues but this is starting to become an alarming trend.
There have been an awful lot of hamstring/quad injuries for the team this year. One has to start to question the team's conditioning coach at this point, right? Miles Austin is expected to miss 5-6 games every year with hamstring issues but this is starting to become an alarming trend.
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Clarence Hill @clarencehilljr10m
Jerry jones said Jason Garrett will return as coach next year. How they finish will not impact that. guaranteed Garrett's return in 2014.
Clarence Hill @clarencehilljr10m
Jerry jones said Jason Garrett will return as coach next year. How they finish will not impact that. guaranteed Garrett's return in 2014.
Greg29fan said:
Well I guess that's not a surprise. Monty Kiffin is going to be the sacrificial lamb in the offseason. GM Jerry's got to keep Red Jesus around so he has someone to blame after they finish 8-8 and miss the playoffs in 2014. That way we get a new coach just in time for Witten to retire, Ware to be a shell of his former self, Romo to be on the downside of his career etc. Instead of a roster rebuild through the draft, GM Jerry will continue his salary cap suicide by trading and or signing big name FAs to create a roster that's good enough to compete but not challenge the elite in the NFC.
Anyone want to tell me that I'm being excessively cynical here? I'm willing to listen.
EP Sox Fan said:
Not at all. In all actuality, I think you're giving him way too much credit by assuming they'll be competing for anything once those three players reach those stages in their careers. This team is going headlong into another stretch like the Dave Campo years. But because Jerry is in a perpetual state of GFIN, the Cowboys will be caught completely with their pants down once Romo et al are too old to be useful.
The next five to 10 years will serve as irrefutable proof that Jerry hasn't learned a damn thing and that the only reason the Cowboys are even mediocre is because Parcells' fingerprints are still on some areas of the roster.
There is hope. Jerry Jones is 71. The average life expectancy for men in the US (the last time I checked) is 76. He's one botched face-lift surgery and blot clot from being food for the worms. Now, his kids might not be any better but maybe they'll have a shred of common sense and hire a real GM. Even Al Davis didn't live forever.
Kidding aside what else can we say? As long as Jerry Jones is the GM the Cowboys are not going to get anywhere near the Super Bowl unless it is hosted in Dallas again. No depth, bad cap management, and some terrible drafts.
Kidding aside what else can we say? As long as Jerry Jones is the GM the Cowboys are not going to get anywhere near the Super Bowl unless it is hosted in Dallas again. No depth, bad cap management, and some terrible drafts.
Man, I don't know. Stephen is sounding an awful lot like Jerry more and more each time I hear him talk. He may not have a Jerry-sized ego that would prevent him from hiring a real GM but I think there should be a real concern that he would be just as meddlesome as his dad.
My hope is that Gene Jones is still alive when Jerry goes to meet Satan. That may be the best way to get the team out of the hands of the Jones family - assuming she inherits the team, of course.
My hope is that Gene Jones is still alive when Jerry goes to meet Satan. That may be the best way to get the team out of the hands of the Jones family - assuming she inherits the team, of course.
I guess I am just bemused by people like him, how does your ego get in the way of money and success past a certain point?
At first? Yeah sure I get it but at some point don't you just understand getting out of the way is going to be better in every way for you? I know a good number of insanely weathly hedge fund manager types and they make massive mistakes and often ego driven but eventually they figure out what not to touch and what they can.
I guess very different but it's just be musing to me that people can be so unaware. There is little chance of success when these guys call the shots. I'm not sad as the arrogance deserves more pain.
It's just a mystery to me how these people don't lose everything but yet have no ability to understand this.
At first? Yeah sure I get it but at some point don't you just understand getting out of the way is going to be better in every way for you? I know a good number of insanely weathly hedge fund manager types and they make massive mistakes and often ego driven but eventually they figure out what not to touch and what they can.
I guess very different but it's just be musing to me that people can be so unaware. There is little chance of success when these guys call the shots. I'm not sad as the arrogance deserves more pain.
It's just a mystery to me how these people don't lose everything but yet have no ability to understand this.
Oh dear poor Cowboys fans
http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/2013/11/23/5136660/dallas-cowboys-jerry-jones-owner-general-manager
http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/2013/11/23/5136660/dallas-cowboys-jerry-jones-owner-general-manager
Jerry is just being solipsistic...not a big deal...he will soon be asking for his exes to come back to provide 'needed blowjobs'...least he could expectBosoxen said:
After that complete and epic failure by the defense last night, Matt Flynn may be praying for one more start so he can land another big contract offer somewhere. I turned off the game after Garrett elected to freaking punt on 4th and 4 from the Bears' side of the field. Their offense had moved the ball at will all game long and the only way they win is if they score and keep their offense off the field. Punt. 90 yard drive for a TD and a 21 point lead. Game over.
Seriously, McCown and the Chicago offense was 8 for 8. The only time our defense was able to get as stop was when they knelt to run out the clock at the end of the game. Invisible pass rush. Lee hurt....again. Hard to have any reason to hope for the rest of the season. At this point, I'm kind of hoping for a complete implosion so we can get a higher draft pick (that we hopefully don't use on a TE who catches a total of 8 balls in his rookie season while we're signing people to play on the defensive line who are tailgating before game time). There literally is no point whatsoever for this team to get in the playoffs. Whoever they face will destroy them by 83 points.
Rob Ryan has to be reveling in this schadenfreude. The switch back to the 4-3 and bringing in an 7456 year old coach whose best compliment all season is that is "energetic" has been a complete and utter failure. Games like that followed by anything that comes out of GM Jerry's mouth really destroy any possibility of a fan's hope for this franchise.
Seriously, McCown and the Chicago offense was 8 for 8. The only time our defense was able to get as stop was when they knelt to run out the clock at the end of the game. Invisible pass rush. Lee hurt....again. Hard to have any reason to hope for the rest of the season. At this point, I'm kind of hoping for a complete implosion so we can get a higher draft pick (that we hopefully don't use on a TE who catches a total of 8 balls in his rookie season while we're signing people to play on the defensive line who are tailgating before game time). There literally is no point whatsoever for this team to get in the playoffs. Whoever they face will destroy them by 83 points.
Rob Ryan has to be reveling in this schadenfreude. The switch back to the 4-3 and bringing in an 7456 year old coach whose best compliment all season is that is "energetic" has been a complete and utter failure. Games like that followed by anything that comes out of GM Jerry's mouth really destroy any possibility of a fan's hope for this franchise.
I can't find the exact quote but apparently Orlando Scandrick said they didn't have enough time to prepare for Chicago (or that he didn't know Josh McCown's name)...they didn't play from last Thursday to Monday, so they had 11 days off. If that's not enough time, what is?
God this organization is fucked in the head.
God this organization is fucked in the head.
We all knew CHI had a good offense coming in and were at home. What baffles me is how bad Dallas' O was in the 2nd half. Christ the Bears D is horrible. Still, hard to win when your defense can't stop them at all. Ware got owned all night.
Chicago's O-line is better than last year when they were historically bad. But they are still well below average and yet the Cowboys got hardly any pressure at all. 1 sack, 3 hits, 3 hurries on 41 drop backs. McCown, criminally underrated but maybe not anymore, carved them up with all day to throw. Hatcher, Ware, Selvie, and Hayden could barely generate a pocket push let alone pressure.And when they did anyone in the back 7 not named Sean Lee couldn't tackle. They shouldn't be this bad.
Chicago's O-line is better than last year when they were historically bad. But they are still well below average and yet the Cowboys got hardly any pressure at all. 1 sack, 3 hits, 3 hurries on 41 drop backs. McCown, criminally underrated but maybe not anymore, carved them up with all day to throw. Hatcher, Ware, Selvie, and Hayden could barely generate a pocket push let alone pressure.And when they did anyone in the back 7 not named Sean Lee couldn't tackle. They shouldn't be this bad.
Fire the coaches. Fire the GM. I guess just fire the coaches. Someone suicide bomb the Jones family (yes, that's a joke - this is just sports). Another gut punch loss. This defense has been bad for too long.
The team is allowing 27.5 points per game. That's 5th worst in the NFL. The other teams in the bottom 7? Washington, Minnesota, Houston, Chicago, Jacksonville, and Atlanta. Only one of those teams has a winning record.
Dallas gets the 3rd most PPG on offense and Chicago has the 2nd highest. If it weren't for their putrid defense the Cowboys would have a chance to do something this year. But you could say that about the last few years and nothing is going to change.
The team is allowing 27.5 points per game. That's 5th worst in the NFL. The other teams in the bottom 7? Washington, Minnesota, Houston, Chicago, Jacksonville, and Atlanta. Only one of those teams has a winning record.
Dallas gets the 3rd most PPG on offense and Chicago has the 2nd highest. If it weren't for their putrid defense the Cowboys would have a chance to do something this year. But you could say that about the last few years and nothing is going to change.
Not to mention that their rival for the division crapped the bed vs the Vikings and a win put them back on top of the division.