Chalk up another loss for this despicable Cowboys' team, who for the most part, looked like they forgot how to play football altogether. Dallas made The Jags look like they are Super Bowl Contenders. David Garrard had a career day and only had 4 incompletions all game, Maurice Jones-Drew ran for well over 100 yards and that one wide receiver, Sims-Walker, had about 130 yards. Ridiculous. Dallas couldn't run the ball at all and was plagued by interceptions and heartless play throughout the game.
Dallas now stands at 1-6... it's pretty crazy to even believe.
Jerry Jones came out and stated how much of an embarrassment this is, how he is dumbfounded and how he must make changes. One can only imagine and hope that this 'change' comes in the form of firing Wade Phillips right away (and hopefully Jason Garrett too,) although more than likely, Phillips would be gone and Garrett promoted, which certainly won't fix things this year.
Speaking of next year, if it wasn't last week, it's definitely now that it is just best to look ahead. With Kitna playing instead of Romo, with a battered, bruised and pathetic O-Line and Defense, there's not much positivity left in 2010, but next season, Dallas will have a top 5 draft pick (if not number 1) and a much easier schedule. Add to that a new coaching staff and a rearranging of players... 2011 could be a good year. That's about all we have to look forward to from this franchise.
Sunday, October 31, 2010
Saturday, October 30, 2010
NFL Picks - Week 8
Here go my week 8 picks... Interesting to note that not one away-team is favored to win in the point spread...
1:00 Games
+1 Denver (2-5) @ San Fransisco (1-6) - Denver
+6.5 Jacksonville (3-4) @ Dallas (1-5) - Dallas
+0.5 Miami (3-3) @ Cincinnati (2-4) - Cincinnati
+8 Buffalo (0-6) @ Kansas City (4-2) - Buffalo
+2 Washington (4-3) @ Detroit (1-5) - Detroit
+3 Carolina (1-5) @ St. Louis (3-4) - Carolina
+6 Green Bay (4-3) @ New York Jets (5-1) - NY Jets
4:00 Games
+3.5 Tennessee (5-2) @ San Diego (2-5) - San Diego
+6 Minnesota (2-4) @ New England (5-1) - New England
+3 Tampa Bay (4-2) @ Arizona (3-3) - Tampa Bay
+2 Seattle (4-2) @ Oakland (3-4) - Seattle
SNF
+0.5 Pittsburgh (5-1) @ New Orleans (4-3) - Pittsburgh
MNF
+5.5 Houston (4-2) @ Indianapolis (4-2) - Indianapolis
1:00 Games
+1 Denver (2-5) @ San Fransisco (1-6) - Denver
+6.5 Jacksonville (3-4) @ Dallas (1-5) - Dallas
+0.5 Miami (3-3) @ Cincinnati (2-4) - Cincinnati
+8 Buffalo (0-6) @ Kansas City (4-2) - Buffalo
+2 Washington (4-3) @ Detroit (1-5) - Detroit
+3 Carolina (1-5) @ St. Louis (3-4) - Carolina
+6 Green Bay (4-3) @ New York Jets (5-1) - NY Jets
4:00 Games
+3.5 Tennessee (5-2) @ San Diego (2-5) - San Diego
+6 Minnesota (2-4) @ New England (5-1) - New England
+3 Tampa Bay (4-2) @ Arizona (3-3) - Tampa Bay
+2 Seattle (4-2) @ Oakland (3-4) - Seattle
SNF
+0.5 Pittsburgh (5-1) @ New Orleans (4-3) - Pittsburgh
MNF
+5.5 Houston (4-2) @ Indianapolis (4-2) - Indianapolis
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Bold Prediction #3
Hahaha... I am at a point where I just have to laugh.
I was just re-reading one of my earlier season 'Bold Predictions' posts where I went out on a limb and guessed that Dallas would go 11-5 or maybe 10-6, possibly winning every home game and easily making the playoffs due to the weak division. How wrong I was.
I am going to re-evaluate my guesses now that Dallas has started at a horrifying 1-5 and lost Tony Romo for possibly a month or more.
Let's see... Dallas has some tough match-ups on the horizon, and just a couple games that they definitely 'should' win... but hell, we were saying they 'should' have won against Washington, Chicago & Tennessee, and we see how that played out.
I'll go down the rest of the games one by one:
- Jacksonville... even with Kitna at QB, I think we can win this one (2-5)
- Green Bay... well, that's a loss (2-6)
- NY Giants... another loss (2-7)
- Detroit... should be a win, hopefully (3-7)
- New Orleans... it is a home game on Thanksgiving, but no Romo = no win (3-8)
- Indianapolis... haha (3-9)
- Philly... Romo may be back for this, I'll stay positive and say we win (4-9)
- Washington... too hard to tell, but probably a loss (4-10)
- Arizona... another winnable game [crosses fingers] (5-10)
- Philly... nah, why win now, with so little on the line (5-11)
So I guess that's my prediction... 5-11 to end the season. This should lead to the firing of Wade Phillips and if Jerry Jones is smart, the firing of Jason Garrett. Any change would be a positive for 2011.
I was just re-reading one of my earlier season 'Bold Predictions' posts where I went out on a limb and guessed that Dallas would go 11-5 or maybe 10-6, possibly winning every home game and easily making the playoffs due to the weak division. How wrong I was.
I am going to re-evaluate my guesses now that Dallas has started at a horrifying 1-5 and lost Tony Romo for possibly a month or more.
Let's see... Dallas has some tough match-ups on the horizon, and just a couple games that they definitely 'should' win... but hell, we were saying they 'should' have won against Washington, Chicago & Tennessee, and we see how that played out.
I'll go down the rest of the games one by one:
- Jacksonville... even with Kitna at QB, I think we can win this one (2-5)
- Green Bay... well, that's a loss (2-6)
- NY Giants... another loss (2-7)
- Detroit... should be a win, hopefully (3-7)
- New Orleans... it is a home game on Thanksgiving, but no Romo = no win (3-8)
- Indianapolis... haha (3-9)
- Philly... Romo may be back for this, I'll stay positive and say we win (4-9)
- Washington... too hard to tell, but probably a loss (4-10)
- Arizona... another winnable game [crosses fingers] (5-10)
- Philly... nah, why win now, with so little on the line (5-11)
So I guess that's my prediction... 5-11 to end the season. This should lead to the firing of Wade Phillips and if Jerry Jones is smart, the firing of Jason Garrett. Any change would be a positive for 2011.
Week 7 Recap - NY Giants (41) @ Dallas (35)
Another weekend of football, another Dallas Cowboys loss. This is becoming an embarrassing trend. They are now holding the pathetic record of 1-5 and are about 3 games behind in the division. The season is pretty much over, and it isn't even November yet...sheesh.
There's no helping this team. Mistakes, which include penalties, poor coverage, missed tackles and fumbles, just do not seem to be going away. This team's identity is tripping over their own feet just when things start going good, that's just who they are.
There were actually a few positive things from the game, namely the defense getting 5 turnovers, and Dez Bryant proving his worth with a punt return touchdown... but it just wasn't enough to get the job done.
It would take too long to go over all the negative things from the game but one of the worst things that happened was the injury to Tony Romo, who may be absent from the lineup until December with a broken clavicle.
Jon Kitna will be leading this team for a while, and it's anyone's guess how that's going to play out. He's a capable back-up and maybe he will bring his experience and leadership to the table and make positive things happen, but he's no Romo, and with a tough November schedule that features Green Bay, The Giants (again) and New Orleans, my hopes of a successful season have gone far, far away.
While the rest of the nation cheers another Dallas loss, it is truly a sad day for a Cowboys fan who watched this team throw their entire season away in just the first 6 games. It's a shame, but I'm already looking forward to 2011.
There's no helping this team. Mistakes, which include penalties, poor coverage, missed tackles and fumbles, just do not seem to be going away. This team's identity is tripping over their own feet just when things start going good, that's just who they are.
There were actually a few positive things from the game, namely the defense getting 5 turnovers, and Dez Bryant proving his worth with a punt return touchdown... but it just wasn't enough to get the job done.
It would take too long to go over all the negative things from the game but one of the worst things that happened was the injury to Tony Romo, who may be absent from the lineup until December with a broken clavicle.
Jon Kitna will be leading this team for a while, and it's anyone's guess how that's going to play out. He's a capable back-up and maybe he will bring his experience and leadership to the table and make positive things happen, but he's no Romo, and with a tough November schedule that features Green Bay, The Giants (again) and New Orleans, my hopes of a successful season have gone far, far away.
While the rest of the nation cheers another Dallas loss, it is truly a sad day for a Cowboys fan who watched this team throw their entire season away in just the first 6 games. It's a shame, but I'm already looking forward to 2011.
Monday, October 25, 2010
Week 7 Preview - NY Giants @ Dallas (MNF)
I'm not sure why I am even writing a preview. I'm becoming less and less enthusiastic as each week comes and goes with such horrid results. Dallas is 1-4. 1 freakin' 4. Pathetic. Embarrassing. Depressing.
If ever there was a must-win game... it's, well... every single game left on the schedule, but most definitely it is tonight's game against divisional rivals, The Giants.
The spotlight is bright as it's a Monday Night Match-Up. The Giants have been doing great lately and stand at 4-2, and with a win tonight they will take the #1 spot in the NFC East. Dallas is in trouble and have their backs against the wall. They would like to call this a revenge game... last season they were swept by The Giants, and not only that, but The Giants spoiled the grand opening of Cowboys Stadium by delivering a loss to these 'Boys.
It's all on the line and it's time to see if Dallas can shut up all the criticism and play football like professionals. I am slightly positive that they can and will get a victory tonight... they pretty much have to... but the devil on my shoulder tells me that it's not going to happen. Do I think Dallas can stop stepping over their own feet and win? Nah... I haven't seen any progress in that area all season, except for the Houston victory, but after that win and a bye week, they went right back to their penalty-laden ways.
My Hope - Dallas 33 Giants 14
My Fear - Dallas 3 Giants 37
My Guess - Dallas 21 Giants 27
LET'S GO COWBOYS!! Let's Go... let's go... let's go... let's...oh forget it...
If ever there was a must-win game... it's, well... every single game left on the schedule, but most definitely it is tonight's game against divisional rivals, The Giants.
The spotlight is bright as it's a Monday Night Match-Up. The Giants have been doing great lately and stand at 4-2, and with a win tonight they will take the #1 spot in the NFC East. Dallas is in trouble and have their backs against the wall. They would like to call this a revenge game... last season they were swept by The Giants, and not only that, but The Giants spoiled the grand opening of Cowboys Stadium by delivering a loss to these 'Boys.
It's all on the line and it's time to see if Dallas can shut up all the criticism and play football like professionals. I am slightly positive that they can and will get a victory tonight... they pretty much have to... but the devil on my shoulder tells me that it's not going to happen. Do I think Dallas can stop stepping over their own feet and win? Nah... I haven't seen any progress in that area all season, except for the Houston victory, but after that win and a bye week, they went right back to their penalty-laden ways.
My Hope - Dallas 33 Giants 14
My Fear - Dallas 3 Giants 37
My Guess - Dallas 21 Giants 27
LET'S GO COWBOYS!! Let's Go... let's go... let's go... let's...oh forget it...
NFL Picks - Week 6 Recap
Again, I apologize for my tardiness... I'm so late with these that I already missed Week 7's picks... Oh well.
As for Week 6, I went 6 for 14, which is my worst week yet... ugh... This is definitely not my year when it comes to football. Overall, I am 47 for 89 which is about 53%.
The Starred games are the games I correctly picked and the records are updated to reflect their current record.
1:00 Games
Seattle 23 (3-2) @ Chicago 20 (4-2)
Miami 23 (3-2) @ Green Bay 20 (3-3)
San Diego 17 (2-4) @ St. Louis 20 (3-3)
*Baltimore 20 (4-2) @ New England 23 (4-1)
*Detroit 20 (1-5) @ NY Giants 28 (4-2)
Atlanta 17 (4-2) @ Philly 31 (4-2)
*Cleveland 10 (1-5) @ Pittsburgh 28 (4-1)
New Orleans 31 (4-2) @ Tampa Bay 6 (3-2)
Kansas City 31 (3-2) @ Houston 35 (4-2)
4:00 Games
*NY Jets 24 (5-1) @ Denver 20 (2-4)
*Oakland 9 (2-4) @ San Fransisco 17 (1-5)
Dallas 21 (1-4) @ Minnesota 24 (2-3)
SNF
*Indianapolis 27 (4-2) @ Washington 24 (3-3)
MNF
Tennessee 30 (4-2) @ Jacksonville 3 (3-3)
As for Week 6, I went 6 for 14, which is my worst week yet... ugh... This is definitely not my year when it comes to football. Overall, I am 47 for 89 which is about 53%.
The Starred games are the games I correctly picked and the records are updated to reflect their current record.
1:00 Games
Seattle 23 (3-2) @ Chicago 20 (4-2)
Miami 23 (3-2) @ Green Bay 20 (3-3)
San Diego 17 (2-4) @ St. Louis 20 (3-3)
*Baltimore 20 (4-2) @ New England 23 (4-1)
*Detroit 20 (1-5) @ NY Giants 28 (4-2)
Atlanta 17 (4-2) @ Philly 31 (4-2)
*Cleveland 10 (1-5) @ Pittsburgh 28 (4-1)
New Orleans 31 (4-2) @ Tampa Bay 6 (3-2)
Kansas City 31 (3-2) @ Houston 35 (4-2)
4:00 Games
*NY Jets 24 (5-1) @ Denver 20 (2-4)
*Oakland 9 (2-4) @ San Fransisco 17 (1-5)
Dallas 21 (1-4) @ Minnesota 24 (2-3)
SNF
*Indianapolis 27 (4-2) @ Washington 24 (3-3)
MNF
Tennessee 30 (4-2) @ Jacksonville 3 (3-3)
Week 6 Recap - Dallas (21) @ Minnesota (24)
Excuse my tardiness, it has been a busy week and I wasn't in the mood to rush out a recap of yet another loss... but another loss is what we're dealing with and the Cowboys now hold a pathetic losing record of 1-4.
It would be redundant of me to say it again, but once again, The Cowboys beat themselves. Poor coverage, no discipline as the penalties once again hit the double-digits and more mental mistakes than you can count with your fingers. Ridiculous.
It is becoming very embarrassing to just be a fan, I don't know what the players have to contend with, but it seems at this point that they are beyond help. It's a numbers game and at this point, it seems very slim that they will conquer their woes and make it to the playoffs. How's next year sound for you?
It would be redundant of me to say it again, but once again, The Cowboys beat themselves. Poor coverage, no discipline as the penalties once again hit the double-digits and more mental mistakes than you can count with your fingers. Ridiculous.
It is becoming very embarrassing to just be a fan, I don't know what the players have to contend with, but it seems at this point that they are beyond help. It's a numbers game and at this point, it seems very slim that they will conquer their woes and make it to the playoffs. How's next year sound for you?
Friday, October 15, 2010
NFL Picks - Week 6
I'm back at it with my picks for week 6. I Haven't been doing great the last two weeks, so I'm hoping that luck swings my way for this Sunday's games.
Due to an overloaded work and home schedule, I won't be able to give more than just the picks, so let's just get right into it.
1:00 Games
Seattle (2-2) @ Chicago (4-1) - Chicago
Miami (2-2) @ Green Bay (3-2) - Green Bay
San Diego (2-3) @ St. Louis (2-3) - San Diego
Baltimore (4-1) @ New England (3-1) - New England
Detroit (1-4) @ NY Giants (3-2) - NY Giants
Atlanta (4-1) @ Philly (3-2) - Atlanta
Cleveland (1-4) @ Pittsburgh (3-1) - Pittsburgh
New Orleans (3-2) @ Tampa Bay (3-1) - Tampa Bay
Kansas City (3-1) @ Houston (3-2) - Kansas City
4:00 Games
NY Jets (4-1) @ Denver (2-3) - NY Jets
Oakland (2-3) @ San Fransisco (0-5) - San Fransisco
Dallas (1-3) @ Minnesota (1-3) - Dallas
SNF
Indianapolis (3-2) @ Washington (3-2) - Indianapolis
MNF
Tennessee (3-2) @ Jacksonville (3-2) - Jacksonville
Due to an overloaded work and home schedule, I won't be able to give more than just the picks, so let's just get right into it.
1:00 Games
Seattle (2-2) @ Chicago (4-1) - Chicago
Miami (2-2) @ Green Bay (3-2) - Green Bay
San Diego (2-3) @ St. Louis (2-3) - San Diego
Baltimore (4-1) @ New England (3-1) - New England
Detroit (1-4) @ NY Giants (3-2) - NY Giants
Atlanta (4-1) @ Philly (3-2) - Atlanta
Cleveland (1-4) @ Pittsburgh (3-1) - Pittsburgh
New Orleans (3-2) @ Tampa Bay (3-1) - Tampa Bay
Kansas City (3-1) @ Houston (3-2) - Kansas City
4:00 Games
NY Jets (4-1) @ Denver (2-3) - NY Jets
Oakland (2-3) @ San Fransisco (0-5) - San Fransisco
Dallas (1-3) @ Minnesota (1-3) - Dallas
SNF
Indianapolis (3-2) @ Washington (3-2) - Indianapolis
MNF
Tennessee (3-2) @ Jacksonville (3-2) - Jacksonville
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
NFL Picks - Week 5 Recap
Here are the results from my Week 5 picks. Again, I went 7 for 14 games and overall I am 41 for 75 or 55% (I seem to be dropping 1% every week, ugh...) Anyway, it was a weird weekend for football, I went with my brain on most of these picks but there were just a lot of upsets. Oh well, better luck next week.
The Starred games are the games I correctly picked and the records are updated to reflect their current record.
1:00 Games
*Denver 17 (2-3) @ Baltimore 31 (4-1) - Baltimore didn't have much of a problem with this game.
Green Bay 13 (3-2) @ Washington 16 (3-2) - It took overtime, numerous Packer penalties and numerous Packer injuries for Washington to win.
*Kansas City 9 (3-1) @ Indianapolis 19 (3-2) - No surprise here.
NY Giants 34 (3-2) @ Houston 10 (3-2) - Either Houston is showing how much they are getting worse or The Giants are proving how good they are.
St. Louis 6 (2-3) @ Detroit 44 (1-4) - Definitely a surprise. Calvin Johnson got injured in the game but it didn't matter, St. Louis looked pretty bad.
*Atlanta 20 (4-1) @ Cleveland 10 (1-4) - Atlanta is riding high right now, Cleveland is not.
*Tampa Bay 24 (3-1) @ Cincinnati 21 (2-3) - Wow, a crazy close game where Tampa Bay came back in the second half and ended up winning with a field goal in overtime.
Chicago 23 (4-1) @ Carolina 6 (0-5) - I guess Jimmy Clausen just isn't ready yet, Chicago pounced on them.
*Jacksonville 36 (3-2) @ Buffalo 26 (0-5) - Buffalo was hanging in there, but The Jags were the better team for sure.
4:00 Games
*New Orleans 20 (3-2) @ Arizona 30 (3-2) - The Cardinals being led by who? Max Hall?! They succeeded in victory against the defending Super Bowl Champs, who have been looking shakey all year.
Tennessee 34 (3-2) @ Dallas 27 (1-3) - Dallas got problems, mostly with discipline. Tennesse came out strong and played a solid game.
San Diego 27 (2-3) @ Oakland 35 (2-3) - Wow. Bet this knocked some people out of suicide pools around the nation.
SNF
Philly 27 (3-2) @ San Fransisco 24 (0-5) - San Fransisco sucks! Alex Smith sucks! Although San Fransisco almost got in position to tie it up late in the 4th quarter, they just didn't have it together enough to win.
MNF
*Minnesota 20 (1-3) @ NY Jets 29 (4-1) - Minnesota wasn't able to do anything right. The Jets defense was powerful, and although Favre was able to get The Vikings in position to win the game, he threw a costly pick six which took the game out of reach with less than a minute left in the game.
The Starred games are the games I correctly picked and the records are updated to reflect their current record.
1:00 Games
*Denver 17 (2-3) @ Baltimore 31 (4-1) - Baltimore didn't have much of a problem with this game.
Green Bay 13 (3-2) @ Washington 16 (3-2) - It took overtime, numerous Packer penalties and numerous Packer injuries for Washington to win.
*Kansas City 9 (3-1) @ Indianapolis 19 (3-2) - No surprise here.
NY Giants 34 (3-2) @ Houston 10 (3-2) - Either Houston is showing how much they are getting worse or The Giants are proving how good they are.
St. Louis 6 (2-3) @ Detroit 44 (1-4) - Definitely a surprise. Calvin Johnson got injured in the game but it didn't matter, St. Louis looked pretty bad.
*Atlanta 20 (4-1) @ Cleveland 10 (1-4) - Atlanta is riding high right now, Cleveland is not.
*Tampa Bay 24 (3-1) @ Cincinnati 21 (2-3) - Wow, a crazy close game where Tampa Bay came back in the second half and ended up winning with a field goal in overtime.
Chicago 23 (4-1) @ Carolina 6 (0-5) - I guess Jimmy Clausen just isn't ready yet, Chicago pounced on them.
*Jacksonville 36 (3-2) @ Buffalo 26 (0-5) - Buffalo was hanging in there, but The Jags were the better team for sure.
4:00 Games
*New Orleans 20 (3-2) @ Arizona 30 (3-2) - The Cardinals being led by who? Max Hall?! They succeeded in victory against the defending Super Bowl Champs, who have been looking shakey all year.
Tennessee 34 (3-2) @ Dallas 27 (1-3) - Dallas got problems, mostly with discipline. Tennesse came out strong and played a solid game.
San Diego 27 (2-3) @ Oakland 35 (2-3) - Wow. Bet this knocked some people out of suicide pools around the nation.
SNF
Philly 27 (3-2) @ San Fransisco 24 (0-5) - San Fransisco sucks! Alex Smith sucks! Although San Fransisco almost got in position to tie it up late in the 4th quarter, they just didn't have it together enough to win.
MNF
*Minnesota 20 (1-3) @ NY Jets 29 (4-1) - Minnesota wasn't able to do anything right. The Jets defense was powerful, and although Favre was able to get The Vikings in position to win the game, he threw a costly pick six which took the game out of reach with less than a minute left in the game.
Monday, October 11, 2010
Week 5 Recap - Tennessee (34) @ Dallas (27)
I'm going to be brief because it's an embarrassment to even write about The Cowboys anymore. They are now 1-3, 0-2 at home and don't look worthy of winning any more games. Penalties and mental mistakes plaque this team, and although they may have been able to overcome them in the past couple of seasons, they are costing them wins this season and there is honestly no excuse.
I once stood up for the coaches, but I believe Wade Phillips and especially Jason Garrett are either in over their heads or they just plain suck. If there isn't a coaching change during the season, which I highly doubt Jerry Jones will do, they better be hunting for replacements in the off-season. This franchise is too important to leave in the hands of a 'cupcake' coach in Phillips and an inexperienced Garrett. If it wasn't obvious before, the coaching is The Cowboys number 1 problem. They have the talent, but not the focus or discipline. Embarrassing.
Romo threw for record yards, Miles Austin had over 100 yards receiving and Felix Jones had over 100 yards rushing, but it was all for naught. Vince Young and the Titans were barely contained and made Dallas look like a sub-par college team.
I really can't even type any more words about this loss, maybe later in the week, but right now I'm too upset to even want to think about it.
I once stood up for the coaches, but I believe Wade Phillips and especially Jason Garrett are either in over their heads or they just plain suck. If there isn't a coaching change during the season, which I highly doubt Jerry Jones will do, they better be hunting for replacements in the off-season. This franchise is too important to leave in the hands of a 'cupcake' coach in Phillips and an inexperienced Garrett. If it wasn't obvious before, the coaching is The Cowboys number 1 problem. They have the talent, but not the focus or discipline. Embarrassing.
Romo threw for record yards, Miles Austin had over 100 yards receiving and Felix Jones had over 100 yards rushing, but it was all for naught. Vince Young and the Titans were barely contained and made Dallas look like a sub-par college team.
I really can't even type any more words about this loss, maybe later in the week, but right now I'm too upset to even want to think about it.
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