Since it's the bye-week. I thought I'd delve into something thats been hanging around my brain.

Something occurred to me the other day. Nothing earth shaking, nothing that improves my Cowboys depression, but still it made me stop and think. It occurred to me that Pacman is in rehab. Not at home with an ankle bracelet or at the mall with a bodyguard, he is in rehab (or at least was).

But big deal right? He got forced into it, he blew his fourth or fifth chance and got sent there for treatment as an ultimatum. He probably didn't come up with the idea, and may not even feel like he needs it.  He may be wasting his time there, but, and forgive this little bit of drama, it may be saving his life.

I don't care if he ever plays for Dallas again, let me make that clear. As far as I'm concerned he let his team down and I wouldn't blame the team for not welcoming him back, but, all the evidence points to the fact that he has a problem with alcohol and needs help to get past it. I'm not making that statement on a whim, and I don't think they would have sent him for this type of treatment if it weren't somewhere at the core of his issues.

I'm not an alcoholic, but I do know what it's like to be dependent on something. I know what it's like to give into a compulsion against all good judgement and I know what it's like to be the center of blame when the dust has settled. I bet a few of us on this blog know what thats like. I don't pity the guy or feel like he is fighting something totally outside his control, so please don't misinterpret what I'm saying. Essentially, I'm happy the guy is getting help rather than a bodyguard. He is no doubt a knuckle head who failed to appreciate the chance he was given, but reinstatement or no, this could be a real positive in his life. As mad as I am at the guy, I find myself happy for him in that respect.

Now, if only they had rehab for being a knucklehead!

Apologies if this has been reported  before, but I just stumbled upon this link here, that describes how NBC is going to stream entire games for free along with stuff like this:

Alternative Camera Angles: Fans can choose from multiple extra camera angles, including cable cam and “star cam” (camera following a star player).

Picture-In-Picture Technology: Fans can watch multiple video streams at the same time.

In-Game Highlights: If they missed anything earlier in the game, fans can access highlights on-demand.

Live Stats: Up-to-the minute game data along with player and team statistics.

Live Interactivity: Fans can interact with NBC’s Football Night in America cast and NFL Network talent via a live blog.

And yeah I know that the games are already broadcast for free, and that most of us would make sure to be in front of an actual television during a Cowboy game, but if you for some reason cannot this looks like a cool alternative. 

Have you ever had to defend the Cowboys in terms of their place in the hierarchy of all franchises?

We all know in our football hearts that the Dallas Cowboys are the greatest franchise since the merger, but this guy quantified it in a pretty cool way.

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Whoops I'm like the third guy to post this. Move on :-)

According to Breer, T.O. was at practice today.

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I thought it might be cool to describe random encounters with the Cowboys. Not talking autographs or appearances, I mean like bumping into them when you don't expect it.

I know not everybody lives around Dallas, but I bet I'm not the only one who has run into one of them.

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Well this is no suprise, the same guy who showed up his coach by showing up in a naked coach costume "just trying to have fun", is now getting a head start on escaping the Dallas pressure.

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