Day After Thoughts- Season Over (22nd straight year)

[dbair1967]

Oh, and it has still been a long fucking time since we had a play maker in the secondary.

Alan Ball doesn't do it for you?

 

[TheZoneSucks]

Alan Ball doesn't do it for you?

Just doesn't pump my nads any.

 

[NoMoRedJ]

We won't ever have to worry about this scenario. Garrett is perhaps the best example of the Peter Principle in today's world.

A limp peter

 

[NoMoRedJ]

I'd be happier making the Super Bowl then failing to even get to the conference championship game for 22nd straight year, 10 of those years under the watch of Red Headed Stooge

You coming over to the anti Garrett side?

 

[dbair1967]

You coming over to the anti Garrett side?

I've been on that side for a couple years or so now.

I wasn't as negative on him this year after Romo got hurt because it seemed like progress was being made and winning 13 games with a rookie QB is definitely the best accomplishment he's ever had as a coach.

That said, all the mistakes, poor play and unclutch defensive performance from yesterday made me give up on 100%

He wont get us over the hump here UNLESS we just have a superlative roster that other teams just cant match up with.

 

[dbair1967]

Oh good, another stat of misery to add to Jones' collection.

Just read that since 1997, of the teams that have at least 10 playoff games on their resume that we have the worst winning % of them all (2-8, .200)

 

[NoMoRedJ]

That said, all the mistakes, poor play and unclutch defensive performance from yesterday made me give up on 100%

He wont get us over the hump here UNLESS we just have a superlative roster that other teams just cant match up with.

Its pretty obvious. The 13-3 was an indication that maybe he could give enough with a talented roster but we were fooled again. Or sucked in again hoping it would be that way.

 

[theoneandonly]

Oh good, another stat of misery to add to Jones' collection.

Just read that since 1997, of the teams that have at least 10 playoff games on their resume that we have the worst winning % of them all (2-8, .200)

Well I just read that Jacksonville has more playoff wins than the Cowboys last 20 years. Checked it out and sure enough they do 3 to 2. The Jacksonville freakin Jagoffs!

 

[theoneandonly]

Its pretty obvious. The 13-3 was an indication that maybe he could give enough with a talented roster but we were fooled again. Or sucked in again hoping it would be that way.

Nope thoroughly enjoyed the season up to yesterday but never totally bought in. Kept reading too many scouts saying nobody on the D Line would start anywhere else. Plus the whole Ginger and Jerry butt fest is a whole other matter.

 

[yimyammer]

That said, it is inexplicable and mind boggling why they continued to waste offensive plays in key times by having Zeke sit on the sidelines for no talent flub Lance Dunbar. He had plenty of rest (barely half a game vs Detroit, then being off for essentially 3 weeks afterward). He is an outstanding receiver and his other huge attribute is his blitz protection. He shouldn't be off the field save for a few plays here or there when he truly needs a breather (like they'd do with McFadden and Morris) but honestly he probably shouldn't have come off the field hardly any in the biggest game of the year. Next yr I hope the plan is just a first half series or a few plays here and there as a breather. Otherwise YOU ARE DOING THE OTHER TEAM A FAVOR by taking him out.

I had three big complaints with the play calling/designs during the game yesterday.

One was on the first drive where we had 3rd and 2 at the edge of FG range. I thought Prescott made one of his poorer decisions to try and force it deep to Dez there. Instead, wouldn't it have been smarter to run Elliott again (if not two more times, going for it on 4th if needed) because settling for FG's was going to ultimately lose the game anyway.

The other situation was before halftime after Beasley's first down reception. We had about a 1:15 or so left, why take Elliott (and even the threat of Elliott) out there and not at least run the ball once. Why risk giving Rodgers another possession? Instead, Zeke goes out for Dunbar and they throw 3 straight times, settling for another FG.

Great write up as usual amigo.

The points you made above are the ones that had me going berserk during the game, I even thought they should have considered going for it instead of taking that first FG.

I'll never understand why they pulled Zeke out on the three plays before halftime. If they had no intention of running or passing to him, it would seems he still represents a huge threat to the defense by having to account for him

Taking him off the field, lets the D off the hook plus you're telegraphing its going to be a pass.

WHY??!!

I just don't get it, but what the hell do I know?

 

[TheZoneSucks]

Oh good, another stat of misery to add to Jones' collection.

Just read that since 1997, of the teams that have at least 10 playoff games on their resume that we have the worst winning % of them all (2-8, .200)

I have not done the research because I'm too fucking lazy, but are the Cowboys the first team to lose two consecutive times in the the first playoff game with the number 1 seed? I don't know, but it sure seems like it.

 

[MrB]

I haven't really seen anyone mention this but Dez had a really good game. It seems that Dak and Dez started to get some really good chemistry going toward the end of the season. With another full off season together and with Dak going into his second year I would expect Dez's numbers to be closer to what he's being paid for.

 

[Doomsday]

I haven't really seen anyone mention this but Dez had a really good game. It seems that Dak and Dez started to get some really good chemistry going toward the end of the season. With another full off season together and with Dak going into his second year I would expect Dez's numbers to be closer to what he's being paid for.

Yeah he was killing that 3rd string scrub they had guarding him, that's for sure.