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RPD said:
Where has that Ben been all season? I couldn't believe the score..

Panthers and Eagles, way to disappoint...
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he's had some flashes, the first half in the first game of the season for instance

but a lot of it has been the O-line starting really gel under the new O-line coach, they had their run protection down early on but now they're really starting to establish their pass protection, of which they've also been lacking a clear #2 WR threat after Antonio Brown, and that's where rookie 6'-4" Martavis Bryant comes in (Steelers have lacked a dominant tall WR since losing Plaxico to the Giants almost 10 years ago) as he was activated for the first time last Monday against the Texans and had a big TD catch in that game and adding two more TDs yesterday against the Colts. Bryant's size and speed has been readily stretching out the defenses he's faced to open up more opportunities for other players.
 
God damnit.

That was actually a nice drive by Weedon. The third down play was solid. Bryant is the superstar, he needs to bring that in.
 
Well... it was nice knowing you, Good Cowboys.

Seriously though, that Romo hit was brutal. I get a feeling we're not gonna see him for a few weeks. All the better for my Cardinals next week I suppose. But still, I respect Romo. :\
 
Centauri said:
Well... it was nice knowing you, Good Cowboys.

Seriously though, that Romo hit was brutal. I get a feeling we're not gonna see him for a few weeks. All the better for my Cardinals next week I suppose. But still, I respect Romo. :\
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He wants to come back in the game - so, he could be back for next week. Weeden has the weapons, so he could pull this off. The question will be is if the defense can hold up, they're letting far too many long plays happen.
 
My dog does NOT get why I just jumped off the couch yelling like an asshole.

That aside I didn't think the romo hit was that bad...just in an unfortunate spot.
 
Deeko said:
Classic trap game week for Dallas. Past few weeks everyone has completely written off the Redskins (not without reason), and they're getting WAY too high on the Cowboys. #1 in the league? Comparison to the triplets? Lets get real, folks. They're playing great, but they're overachieving. Toss in the fact that it's a division game that's a huge rivalry....hey, Dallas should win, but you'd be a fool to take them in a survivor pool this week.
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Nobody listens to me. Classic Jason Garrett way to lose a game. 8 yard gain by the run on 1st down. Next - pass, pass (take Murray out), pass, game over. Don't give him any credit for this start to the season. It's only so long before his true colors come out.
 
I didn't like that post game interview with Gruden - the line of questioning almost looked to take the wind out of McCoy's sails.
 
Deeko said:
Nobody listens to me. Classic Jason Garrett way to lose a game. 8 yard gain by the run on 1st down. Next - pass, pass (take Murray out), pass, game over. Don't give him any credit for this start to the season. It's only so long before his true colors come out.
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Pretty sure a few of us agreed the Cowboys could lose, but divisional games aren't traps. The only people who get credit for the start of the season is the O-line coach, RBs coach, etc. Garrett needs to be gone.
 
I'm a Buccs fan myself so I can't say much.

Nice to watch a good game these days, has been only one good Buccs one all season.
 
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I will give Washington a good game. They played very well and disguised their blitz the whole time. Cowboys D missed a lot of 1 on 1 tackles and didn't convert when it mattered. Can't be too upset about being outplayed. We even got a pretty questionable call on that fumble recovery.
 
smackababy said:
I will give Washington a good game. They played very well and disguised their blitz the whole time. Cowboys D missed a lot of 1 on 1 tackles and didn't convert when it mattered. Can't be too upset about being outplayed. We even got a pretty questionable call on that fumble recovery.
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tons of missed calls by the refs too. obvious facemask against morris in OT, and there was an obvious hold where the dallas linemen tackled someone from behind that was going to sack romo on a 3rd down that ended up being a big conversion.

all in all a crazy game though, highly entertaining.

oh, and the blueprint on how to stop the cowboys offense is out. they're offense has officially been exposed.
 
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Impressive win by the Redskins. Defense did a great job.

Colt McCoy played a good game, he was a little shakey at first but made some clutch plays in the 2nd half in a very tough situation. I have always thought that he got an unfair shot in the NFL by getting thrown to the Wolves in Cleveland much too quick and people gave up on him far too early
 
purbeast0 said:
tons of missed calls by the refs too. obvious facemask against morris in OT, and there was an obvious hold where the dallas linemen tackled someone from behind that was going to sack romo on a 3rd down that ended up being a big conversion.

all in all a crazy game though, highly entertaining.

oh, and the blueprint on how to stop the cowboys offense is out. they're offense has officially been exposed.
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Puzzling that the type of "delayed" blitz is commonplace in the NFL these days, wait till the O-line is engaged and the back(s) if any, go out into a route then send in unmolested LB or safety to deliver a wallop to the QB . Not only that the Skin's ran it multiple times and the Cowboys never adjusted to what they were doing at Romo's expense.
 
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