He pulls it off.  The real bummer for Garrett is that he's got Kitna.  And I like Kitna, as a backup.  Just not a multi-game back up.  But with this line, in this NFL, that is a MAJOR problem.  In my mind, I just picture the last days of Bledsoe.  Oh man.

But I think Garrett is absolutely the man.  I DONT WANT to spend the offseason dwelling on the freaking COACH.  Garrett is bright.  He knows the league. He's been there, done that.  He's got this.  HE CAN HANDLE IT.  He needs a chance on his own, in his own year.  We should concentrate on becoming more like the Steelers, not hiring their retread coaches.  (I think Cowher is overrated.  Sorry.)

If its me, I ride Romo. I don't lose for Luck.  Romo can pull this off.  He's not Manning, but who is.  In my opinion, he is every bit a Brees.  Look at the QB's who've won SB's.  Romo is as good as most of them.

We need free agents on the line, and we need a young hitter and a young cover in the secondary,  I ABSOLUTLEY think Jenkins should be GONE after his performance this season.  (I hope that I read Garretts presser the same way.)  Take the gamble and SEND the message,

How bout them COWBOYS!

King Man (from PA)

Does anyone really believe that things will be any different in the coming years, with Jerry running the show?

Why would 2009 be any different from previous years?  Are we really that much more talented than the other teams in the NFL?  It seems to me that the teams that make it far into the playoffs are built around toughness, great coaching, trouble-free locker rooms, etc.

Seriously, but for the Parcells years, have we felt like we were truly building something special, since Jimmie?  I know we felt good last winter, but we were also beaten (again) in our first playoff game.

I know the odds are slim to none, but I think are only chance is for Jerry to step away - permanently.  Just for  giggles, does anyone else agree?

When these sorts of losses happen, I go into the bunker.  That’s how I deal.  It’s tough to deal with some of the co-workers, but at least I don’t have to hear the talking heads on ESPN yammering away.  I can’t even turn on ESPN on the radio in the truck.  I just have it tuned to NPR for the week.

I’m in North Central PA, so I cannot lean on a ton of shoulders these days.  Steeler and Eagle fans are everywhere.  This site is helping, though.   While I don’t go to any of the linked articles and analysis, I find great comfort in reading many of the post and comments from the readers.  I especially appreciate the playoff analysis/wild cart hunt posts.

As a side note, I feel bad.  In the comments, I noted some guys saying it would be crazy to have rooted for the Eagles.  Well, I was rooting for the Eagles to beat the Giants.  I really thought we could win the Pittsburgh game, and I just thought that the division was within reach.  Personally, I hate the Eagles more than the other teams in the division.  Its probably more a function of their fans, but . . .

From Peter King's MMQB: 

"We can't be the Patriots. The Patriots, they epitomize the whole team concept. Those guys are all about team and that's it. We're not them. We are a team that has a bunch of names, a bunch of personalities and a bunch of youth.''
Bradie James, to NBCSports.com's Tom Curran.

Actually, the Patriots have the names, too.  Maybe more.  Not only was he wrong, but as a leader on the team, he needs to strike a different tone.  They shouldn't be the Patriots at all.  But they should strive for the team part - in my humble opinion.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/s...

Hopefully, he rips off some nice ones early.  I really want to play with a lead so we can run a lot.  Maybe the change will also help Jones.  Actually, you'd think it would take pressure off Jones.  If he's gotten over the disappointment referenced in the article, he may play well.  

Have the Cowboys giving 7.5.  That sounds about right.  

I expect the Cowboys to play the TO situation close to the chest, but force the Giants to gameplan for a healthy and healed TO.  In fact, I'm sure TO dresses and starts, regardless.

Need a monster effort from the run-D and the pass rush.

FWIW, NFC is generic 16 point dog in the SB.

I'm superstitious enough to NOT want Romo on the cover.  I'd say its a very good possibility.  Maybe Moss or Brady, although I bet Brady would decline it.  Maybe Adrian Peterson.  Maybe Favre.  BUT PLEASE NOT ROMO.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Madden_...

http://ca.answers.yahoo.com/answers2...

I was looking for some sort of online petition but could not find one.  I'd say Cowboy Nation is big enough that if a boycott of EA sports was threatened, they'd keep Romo off the cover!

Grizz - can you set something up?

Check out the current odds on the Panthers game -- http://covers.msnbc.com/data/odds.html

11 point favorites!  I never thought I'd see that big a number.  Word on Romos thumb may change that, but still.  It's a home game for Carolina, who just beat the 9-4 Seahawks.

Also, what's the deal with Stanback.  Technically, he's probably our third QB, right?

by Albert Breer:  http://cowboys.beloblog.com/archives...

If someone else already linked to this, sorry.  

The article made me feel pretty good as he reminded us of the quality of personnel and coaching on the Eagles.  Our defense did a great job.  Had our offense made a few more plays, regardless of how bad things went, we would have won the game.  It really is that simple.

I am not sure how this is going to work out, but here is what I did . . .

I called Comcast and ordered (and will pick up soon) a digital cable box.  It is free for two months, with no commitments.  The NFL Network is $1.99/month.  I can cancel it at anytime.  Once I connect the box, I call Comcast, they send a signal, and the NFL Network instantly appears.

Now, I can’t vouch for any of this.  I mistrust big corporations as much as they next guy.  But I thought it was worth the gamble this time.  I could watch the game elsewhere with friends, but they are a mixture of different fans and, frankly, I prefer watching games like this in isolation.

I’ll re-post on the success of this venture.  My ultimate plan is to hang onto the box only long enough to catch the Panthers game and then return it.  Hopefully, I’m only out $3.98.

I have developed a habit of checking out the opponents blog early in the week to see how what's up, etc.  I don't get any blog posts named after me or anything . . .

The NY Landing Strip hasn't had a post since 11/4.  Guess you can't blame them.  I can't get enough Cowboys news right now.  But if the boys were 2-8, not sure I'd be as pumped up.

Interesting, from http://tam.scout.com/a.z?s=70&p=2&c=...

--Rookie RB Jason Snelling has taken reps as the third-team tailback and he could supplant Artose Pinner as the short-yardage back. Snelling was promoted from the practice squad this week after the Dallas Cowboys tried to claim him.

Snelling is a rookie.  More on his draft day prospects and UVA career here:

http://www.thefootballexpert.com/jas...

http://profootballexperts.scout.com/...

I'm thinking this was just related to the FB situation.  Just thought I'd put it out there.

This has to be the final drip.  The dam's breaking.  Steroids, Bigg, and now this.  Things were just going to dang well.  

I'll admit that I didn't start out a big JJ fan, but I had been coming over to his side based on the last few years.

Ron Paul will buy The Dallas Cowboys football team, citing how George Bush used to own The Texas Rangers baseball team, also based in The Dallas, TX Area. "If you own a team that plays in that part of the state, it should increase your chances of being in The White House", said Jerry Jones, the current owner of The Cowboys.

It gets better.  Apparently, Chik Fil A is the main corporate partner:

They will hang a giant cow from the ceiling of The Stadium painting a sign that says "Eat More Chicken", and cows will charge across the football field before the beginning of each game

Go ahead and read the rest for yourself:  http://www.thespoof.com/news/spoof.c...

Some Bleed Green boy thinks so - http://www.bleedinggreennation.com/s...

I feel like I can call him boy, as that's about the age level his blog posts seem to be aiming for.

I really can't grasp where he's coming from.  I can understand if he's upset that Dallas has a much broader fanbase, which is the case.

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First time diarist, long time reader.

I read lots of stuff out there about Cowboys fans in the middle of "enemy territory".  Me, I'm between Steelers nation and Eagles nation.  I get more than a healthy dose of each.  Thankfully, there seem to always be a few Cowboys fans around, but you get my drift.

I was born into the Staubach era of Cowboys fans.  Born in 1970, hit my formative years right when they were crushing the Broncos in the Superbowl, and I never looked back (even during the Switzer years).

The main point of me entering this diary was to get a feel for where you're all from.  I'm sitting here now realizing I'll get stuck with the Giants tomorrow.  (I've got to spring for Direct TV!)  Someday, we'll make a game in Dallas, but mostly, I'll be surviving here in northcentral PA.