SB Nation User Blog: Baked Potato Soup

What will it take to restore your faith?

Baked Potato Soup — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 20:56:20 -0000

Obviously this blog has been busy over the past week, with a ton of good arguments on just about every side. One thing that seems to be clear: a lot of fans have lost faith in at least parts of this team, if not the whole team. Personally, I have lost faith in Tony Romo's ability to take us to the next level. Many people have lost faith in Wade, Garrett, Campo, Hudson Houck, Wade Wilson, and/or the rest of the coaching staff. Some have lost faith in Terence Newman, Mike Jenkins, and Orlando Scandrick. Some have even lost faith in Demarcus Ware. I'm not saying that we should or shouldn't believe in any or all of these guys, because I think there are valid arguments either way. Let's just say that they have all been at least moderately successful, some very successful, at what they do in the past; shown varying degrees of talent - some moderate, some immense; yet have never been ultimately successful (maybe Campo and Houck have, but that was a long time ago) and continue to either do things, or not do things, that raise valid questions about whether this is as good as this team will get.

Personally, I lost faith in Tony Romo this past Sunday. I think it was a breaking point for a lot of people, maybe not necessarily for Romo, but also for other players, coaches, or units. Many people still have all the faith in the world in the entire team, or at least certain parts of the team. Some people said that they lost faith long before this past Sunday.

For me, I am just unable to believe that Romo can lead this team to playoff success and ultimately a Super Bowl. I still think that he can, and I definitely still hope that he can, but I have serious doubts now. For me to believe in him again, it's going to take quite a lot, unfortunately. Even if he were to play great and rattle off 9 straight 100+ passer rating games and lead the team to 9 straight wins, I would still question whether he will get it done in December and January. Even if he went 5-0 in those games, and played great in all of them, I would question whether he can actually lead the team to victory in the playoffs this year. In order for me to have faith in Romo again, I need not only a playoff victory for the team, but for him to play well in the game. And if they only get one playoff win and then lose, I would need to see him play well in the loss in order to have faith in him.

Has anyone else here lost faith in this team or parts of it? Or am I the only one? If you did, what would it take for you to believe again?

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I just wanted to add that this thread wasn't intended to bash Romo or any of the other specific people that I mentioned. And I'm not just trying to get people to say that they don't believe in Romo or Wade or whatever. I just know that before the season, a lot of people seemed to think this team was going to go far, but then after last week, that didn't seem to be the case. I'm just curious if it's as simple as beating Carolina to have most of us convinced again, or whether it will take more than that. Like, if the Defense plays lights out against Carolina, will people that doubted them believe that they are a good defense, or will that take all season? Etc.

Good article about Romo and Williams

Baked Potato Soup — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 01:59:34 -0000

Good article about Romo and Williams

It's nothing new, but I found it interesting.

Um, just read this article, trust me.

Baked Potato Soup — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 15:12:40 -0000

Um, just read this article, trust me.

I'm speechless.

Plaxico gets 2 years!

Baked Potato Soup — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 14:29:21 -0000

Plaxico gets 2 years!

I found the link after reading it on PFT: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/category/rumor-mill/.

Anyway, that sucks. Guy had talent, and while what he did was dumb, he didn't hurt or kill anyone.

Buccaneers starting CB Aqib Talib arrested.

Baked Potato Soup — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 13:57:37 -0000

Buccaneers starting CB Aqib Talib arrested.

Jamie Dukes picks Romo as QB that most needs to bounce back in 2009.

Baked Potato Soup — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 22:32:41 -0000

Jamie Dukes picks Romo as QB that most needs to bounce back in 2009.

Here's what I think would be great for our playoff hopes:

Baked Potato Soup — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 06:38:48 -0000

Obviously, the best case is if the Cowboys win out. The next simplest route is an ATL loss this weekend, which means that if we beat NYG and Philly, we are in. If Dallas beats those 2 teams and Atlanta loses any of their last 3 games, we have the tie breaker over every other team that can finish 10-6.

Teams that appear to still be in it, and realistic scenarios to get them out:

Redskins: they are in trouble due to injuries; ideally would lose 1 of last 3, but beat Philly. That is a tough scenario because they also play Cincy and the Niners, and the SF game would be week 17 with a playoff spot on the line. If they do lose to Philly, that basically puts them out.

Philly: Lose at least 1 of the next 2, which will probably have to be the Redskins. That's another tough scenario, as I don't see CLE beating them, and WAS is too banged up.

Bears: Lose to either NO or GB.

TB: I would like to see them win out to put pressure on Carolina to play tough against NO in week 17, and also to bump the Falcons down.

ATL: Need to lose 1 of their last 3, with TB and MIN on the the schedule.

NO: Need to lose to either CHI or CAR

MIN: If they finish 10-6, they win their division. Next to Dallas, they might have the toughest schedule, with Arizona, Atlanta, and the Giants. If they lose 2 or more, they are pretty much out, unless they still win their division.

Actually, the toughest part appears to be Dallas beating NYG and Baltimore, as well as Philly losing in the next 2 weeks. If that all happens though, Dallas is in win or lose against Philly. If Philly doesn't lose, we need to beat them too.

I know it stinks, but it looks like the Philly game is going to be a must win.

For me, it's Julius Jones. I found out two years ago that he smokes cigarettes and just can't think...

Baked Potato Soup — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 17:02:29 -0000

For me, it's Julius Jones. I found out two years ago that he smokes cigarettes and just can't think rationally about him after that.

http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/page2/story?page=simmons/081003

Who do you want to win, Eagles or Skins?

Baked Potato Soup — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 21:28:08 -0000

Who do you want to win, Eagles or Skins?

I hate both of them with a passion, but I think I hate the Eagles more. I think it's better for the Cowboys if the Eagles win, because if the Boys win and the Skins lose, we jump up in the division. Of course, I'd really like the Eagles to go below .500.

USA Today Arcticle about the Cowboys' D

Baked Potato Soup — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 21:24:21 -0000

USA Today Arcticle about the Cowboys' D

Like most USAToday articles, it's more highlights than substance, but it talks about the D needing to improve.