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McShay: First mock draft .... with the 24th pick ... has Dallas taking ...

what_the_crap — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 00:01:36 -0000

McShay: First mock draft .... with the 24th pick ... has Dallas taking ...

Taylor Mays ..... *Drool*

if you don't have Insider, you can't read it. Sorry.

Roy Williams: 'We should be victorious'

what_the_crap — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 20:16:54 -0000

Roy Williams: 'We should be victorious'

Wow. If only they could really back that up on the field. Love the confidence!

Aikman: I just don’t know that the Cowboys are a real tough team

what_the_crap — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 15:10:19 -0000

Aikman: I just don’t know that the Cowboys are a real tough team

says Eagles and Giants are "battle tested", Cowboys aren't. It's nice when you're own Hall of Famers hate on you!

Romo is the new holder

what_the_crap — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 00:20:10 -0000

Wow. Let the jokes begin!!

IRVING -- A player who is still remembered for botching a hold for the Cowboys in a playoff game will get another chance in that role. After several missed field goals by Nick Folk, holder-punter Mat McBriar has been demoted and he'll be replaced by none other than Tony Romo.

McBriar has admitted to "lunging" while trying to spot the ball for folk. I'm not sure that's why Folk has missed so many field goals in the 40-49-yard range but the Cowboys are willing to try anything at this point.

Coach Wade Phillips stopped short of confirming the change Wednesday but strongly hinted that it would happen. And don't feel sorry for McBriar. I think he's thrilled with the change. He's never felt comfortable as the holder. Now he can focus on booting the ball 60 yards.

Mosley

ESPN Dallas

Over-Reaction Mondays

what_the_crap — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 18:27:43 -0000

You've seen it. You've read about it. You've heard it. It happens every single Monday during the NFL season. Overreaction Monday. The day where tons of NFL fans grab a rope and tie it around their neck. Others get their flight plans for the Super Bowl ready. Both are completely dumb.

It seems that every week, no matter what the outcome of the game ..... people tend to overreact. I wrote a Fanpost right after the Denver game about how both teams' fans were overreacting. Dallas fans thought the team would end up with a losing record. Denver fans thought their team would go undefeated all year, and Josh McDaniels was God. What happened right after? Dallas has gone 6-2 since that loss, Denver has gone 4-4. Basically, the opposite of what everyone thought.

We're seeing the same thing this week. The Cowboys went into New York, and lost. They didn't get blown out, but they didn't win. It was a big loss to a division rival who was playing for their season. It really could have put a nail in the Giants season, but it didn't. Now, is it the worst thing ever? No. Did it even come close to comparing to the 44-6 debacle last year? Hell no. It was one loss. All it means is that Dallas has to sack up and win 2 of these next 4 games, at least. It can be done. San Diego can be beaten, I believe. I do think the Boys will lose to the Saints. The Redskins game will be the one they NEED to win. If they can go 2-1 the next 3, that makes the Philly game not as stressful, in my opinion.

This "Overreaction Monday" is also happening for the Giants. Are people really trying to tell me that Brandon Jacobs is "back" just because he had one 72 yard catch? Seriously? Just last week, the Giants were no good. Now they're back and are making the playoffs. The Giants D has been average the last 2 months. Now they're back cause they beat the Boys 31-24? Didn't they give up almost 400 yards passing? They did a great job against the run, but they're not "back" yet.

Now all this week, I keep reading new stuff on BTB that's funny in my book. Things from "Romo shouldn't have gone to Vegas" to "Cut Scandrick" to "Cut Folk" to "Fire Wade" to "My Butt Hurts" ... you get the picture. Everyone just needs to chill, again. There's still 4 games left. Like it or not, the Cowboys STILL control their own destiny. They're not dead yet. Don't let that December bull s**t get into your heads. The Giants have had the same exact "slump" that the Cowboys have had the last 3 years, as you can read here. No one mentions that, do they? "Experts" are only there to give an opinion, they don't predict the future.

Let's see what how this team is going into Washington in Week 16 before hitting the panic button. I realize the schedule is brutal, but it doesn't mean the Cowboys are going 0-4 ..... how do you know they won't go into New Orleans and beat them? How huge would that be? How do we know that Dallas can pull out a W against San Diego? We don't . Oh, for the record, I want them to kill the Chargers ... cause my wife is a Chargers fan, and I don't wanna hear it. But with my luck, the Boys will get stomped.

Basically, I've adopted a new slogan for BTB, and that slogan is:

I will not panic, unless Raf or Grizz panics first.

But I could be wrong .... and I'm the one who's not thinking right. EXCUSE ME for being positive!! :-P

A's trade for Jake Fox, Aaron Miles

what_the_crap — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 23:22:01 -0000

Per ESPN Chicago and Rotoworld

According to ESPN Chicago, the Cubs have traded Jake Fox and Aaron Miles to the A's for right-hander Jeff Gray and two minor-leaguers.
Few details have been revealed, though this is certainly an odd one. Fox was stuck behind a few players on Chicago's depth chart and should get a better crack at playing time in Oakland. That part of the deal makes sense. But it's a wonder why A's GM Billy Beane and Co. would want Miles. It's probably safe to assume that the prospects involved are not of the "highly-touted" variety.Dec. 3 - 6:09 pm et

Antonio Pierce placed on IR

what_the_crap — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 23:10:59 -0000

Antonio Pierce placed on IR

Kings sign Udoka

what_the_crap — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 22:08:10 -0000

Kings sign Udoka

Cowboys sign Allen Rossum

what_the_crap — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 20:22:32 -0000

From Adam Schefter's Twitter

Filed to ESPN: The Cowboys will sign veteran returner Allen Rossum, whom the 49ers released last week to make room for Michael Crabtree.

Link

I like the move a lot. Crayton's been decent, but to have a solid return man for once is good, in my opinion. I wonder who they'll let go to sign him. I need 12 more words, so I think I'll just babble. Go Cowboys!!!

Anthony Henry

what_the_crap — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 02:09:50 -0000

Anthony Henry

I know everyone loves to hate on our Cowboys ... but this is some nice crow for all the ones who said the Kitna for Henry trade was a bad one for the Boys .....

Lions LCB Anthony Henry was benched in favor of Phillip Buchanon on Sunday.
Henry started the game, but was pulled for giving up plays. The Lions have now benched both of their projected Week 1 starting corners (Buchanon also got the treatment earlier on). Henry finished with two tackles Sunday.