SB Nation User Blog: Incredifan

Got My TO Workout Bands Today

Incredifan — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 00:09:29 -0000

The UPS girl brought my brand new home workout system to my door today, The Terrell Owens Super Strong Man Set by a company called Bodylastics.

I can't wait to get started.

Actually, as cheesey as the whole thing sounds, the equipment seems to be pretty high-quality. I'm no professional athlete, mind you, but I'm not a workout novice either. I just wore out my Total Gym (which Chuch Norris pitches) after about seven years on it (cables fraying, pulleys coming apart, etc.)

From reading the material I got with these bands, it really looks like the number of exercises you can do with them is limited by your imagination. In fact, from the suggested programs, I'd say it's at least as versatile as the Total Gym, and has the added bonus of being able to ramp up the resistance to ungodly levels.

I'll write again after I get going. Not including a link, because I'm not trying to sell them.

Tashard Choice on SIRIUS radio, 11/29

Incredifan — Sat, 29 Nov 2008 18:47:23 -0000

Choice was interviewed in the afternoon program on the NFL channel, by Jim Miller and Pat Kirwan. Kirwan mentioned having interviewed him several times leading up to the draft, but they had him back on in the aftermath of his 5+ yard/carry performance on Thanksgiving.

Mostly pre-programmed answers, but Kirwan was obviously digging around, trying to get Choice to answer the question lots of us have had. Why haven't we seen more of him thus far? Kirwan asked specifically about his ability to protect Romo in a blitz situation. Choice says that's all good; and in fact says that the 'Boys' runnings backs coach has told him that he has every confidence in Choice's abilities out there on the field. Choice also said Romo was specifically happy with the protection that Choice helped provide.

Will we see more of him now, in order to keep Barber frosty for a playoff run? He doesn't know, hopes so; apparently the coaches haven't told him anything about any of that.

Tank Johnson on SIRIUS radio 10/10

Incredifan — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 22:55:28 -0000

Bruce Murray had Tank Johnson on the "Moving the Chains" program today for a couple minutes.

There was the obligatory Pacman talk, but what interested me was Murray's question about the Dallas Defense, and whether anyone on the squad is happy with how they're playing.

I am not sure I liked Tank's answers. They're paraphrased below, not direct quotes, so take with a grain of salt.

1. This team is 4-1. So we must be playing pretty well. (Wonder where he's heard that line of reasoning before...)

2. Every team in the league plays us like it's their Superbowl, they give it their best shot, and really get up for us in a different manner than they get up for other teams. So, for instance, with Cincy, the fact that it was a desperation game for them, and they really gave it everything they had...and we still beat them...that means we're doing pretty good.

3. People want us to throw one knock-out punch at the beginning of the game and see the other team flat on it's back for the rest of the 60 minutes, or else we're not playing well. But they're all pros, too. They all get paid, too. The bar has been set too high, the expectations placed on us are not realistic.

Also, he said other stuff that I liked better. In answer to the question, tell me about the Redskins game:

1. That game was good for us, in that we learned a lot of things.

2. We are fully up-to-speed, now, on the fact that we can't let up on anyone, or think that we're going to have an easy Sunday.

Bradie James on SIRIUS NFL radio, 4/2

Incredifan — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 03:20:46 -0000

Bradie James was interviewed by Adam Schein (sp?) and Solomon Wilcots (sp?) today, mostly about the Pacman thing. What follows are my impressions about what he said. No links. No quotes. No proof. Just my impressions. Take it or leave it.

I came away from the interview thinking Bradie is definately against the rumored Pacman deal. He thinks he'll be more trouble than he's worth. He is also leery of coming to depend on the guy, and then having him screw up and be gone. He'd rather roll with what they have...plus whatever they can get through the draft.

They asked him about the Cowboys org beging able to deal with Pacman, noting Jerry J's history with seeming to succeed with second-chance guys (Haley, TO, Tank Johnson, etc.) Bradie laughed and said he thinks you can't put any of those guys in Pacman's category. Adam Jones is in his own league in that way. He noted that in talking to Michael Irvin, Pacman basically said he's gonna do this and that, and it's the same stuff that's gotten him in trouble before!

He's also a little bit baffled by the Zach Thomas deal. He looks forward to learning from Thomas' experience, but seems maybe a little wait-and-see on his physical skills. I think he's gonna have to see it to believe it. He doesn't know where Thomas fits in to the present situation...or so he says. I wonder if Ayodele feels the same...

What news on Killa?

Incredifan — Sat, 01 Mar 2008 22:48:59 -0000

???....Keith Davis.....???

Wasn't he a free agent? Have I just missed the news about him?

Please inform

Matt Moore on Hurd and Austin, SIRIUS 12/21

Incredifan — Sat, 22 Dec 2007 00:16:44 -0000

Matt Moore, QB, Panthers, was on Movin' the Chains and was asked about the Cowboy receivers he threw to most often in practice.

Moore had a lot of nice stuff to say about Hurd and Austin. I know, guys do this all the time when speaking of opposing players so as not to give any bulletin board material, but Moore's praise went beyond the normal in that way.

He predicts stellar careers for both of them, highlighting their size, strength, speed (in Austin's case anyway) and work ethic.

That last part is the bit that got me excited. He says these kids are both hungry and are devoted to becoming great players. Talent-wise, there's nothing holding them back from becoming top-flite receivers.

Side note: he says Sam Hurd has especially attached himself to TO and wants to be just like him, on the field that is. He apparently works out with TO, does everything he does, etc.

Killa on SIRIUS NFL Radio 12/21

Incredifan — Fri, 21 Dec 2007 19:59:45 -0000

Keith Davis followed Matt Moore on Movin' the Chains today (12/21).

Keith Davis...the big highlights:

Asked what's been up with the performance of the Cowboys the last couple of weeks, he admitted it probably had to do with some overconfidence, and therefore a lack of focus during the week. Says they've got that back in spades now. It sounds like he means that. (I look for Carolina to get run the eff over on Saturday.)

Also sounds like he is really excited to see the Tuna back in the water. The fact that he's an UFA at the end of the season was brought up, and he said he knows Bill P will be watching him play this Saturday. Sounds like he would jump at the chance to go play for Parcells again. He loves that guy.

He's still lobbying to be allowed to cover kickoffs. The coaches have told him he'll be off of that unit, but he's pleading his case.

Says Matt Moore has a big dose of Romo in him, in terms of the gunslinger mentality, and not being overwhelmed by the game at all.

Looks forward to having it be him trying to tackle Steve Smith in the open field. He wants that opportunity. Not scared about it at all.

Terry Glenn News

Incredifan — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 13:03:19 -0000

According to Jerry Jones and Wade Phillips, Terry Glenn is running routes and catching passes. May practice with the team this week.

Looks like they've actually targetted the Carolina game for a possible return. No way vs. the Eagles they say.

http://www.dallascowboys.com/news.cf...

Carl Banks Lovin' on our D

Incredifan — Fri, 16 Nov 2007 03:13:37 -0000

NYG legend Carl Banks was on SIRIUS's "Moving the Chains" show today and gave surprising props to the Dallas Defense.

Banks was on SIRIUS NFL channel today. They spent quite a few minutes talking about the upcoming Dallas/Green Bay game and breaking down that matchup.

This shocked me: Banks, who knows Defense pretty well (can we agree on that?) said that he thinks the Dallas Defense is "much better" than the Packer Defense!

Now, I don't know about you, but that's not what I've heard from any other broadcaster. All you hear about GB is what a stud Favre is, and that, paired with that stifling Packer D, they'll go far.

It wasn't long after he said that, Packer fans started calling in outraged. Banks eventually backed down a little and said we were "a little bit" better, and not "much."

Banks likes the scheme we play, and how confusing it is starting to look to guys like Eli Manning, with all the movement pre-snap and how we'll line guys up in different places all the time. He likes our playmakers, especially, I gather, at linebacker.

BTW, he says the way to beat the Packers Defense is you've got to have good targets to pass to beyond your first and second receivers. The Packers' two starting corners will blanket those guys, but they are vulnerable trying to cover anyone past that point. Sounds like he smells a big day for Crayton, Fasano, Curtis, Hurd, etc.

NYG Pass Rush - The Reality

Incredifan — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 12:41:26 -0000

It's good, but not great. Certainly not phenomenal, like ESPN would have you believe.

Osi is fifth in the league with 8 sacks. That's over eight games. He got 6 of those in one game, against the Eagles with Winston Justice. Looking at the other seven games, he's racked up a whole 2 sacks in that time.

Justin Tuck is really the threat. He's got 7 in eight games. Still, that's less than one per game, but well on pace to get around 15 on the season. That's darn good. It's also the very same total as DeMarcus Ware has. So, really, their best pass rusher is on pace to tie our best pass rusher.

Strahan has like 4 in eight games. Every other game the guy gets a sack. Scary!!

Ellis has 5.5 in several fewer games and only two starts.

If you ask me, I take Ware and Ellis over Osi and Strahan coming off the ends any day of the week.