bubba9497 Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 http://www.mysanantonio.com/sports/stories/MYSA082107.05D.Cowboys.en.32eeaf2.html click link for full article COWBOYS: Air of confidence grows in locker room Web Posted: 08/20/2007 11:12 PM CDT Tom Orsborn San Antonio Express-News IRVING — Dallas Cowboys coach Wade Phillips displayed his trademark self-deprecating humor when asked Monday if returning to Houston this weekend has any special meaning for him. "No, it's a preseason game that we need to work our team," said Phillips, who played and coached at the University of Houston and was an assistant on his father's Houston Oilers staff. "Now there may be some banners there saying welcome home. The University of Houston may have a big deal for me. They'll unveil the statue and all that stuff." Phillips, of course, won't find any such monument Saturday at Reliant Stadium. And even if the Cowboys dispatch the Texans with the same ease in which they defeated their first two preseason opponents, it's unlikely anybody in Dallas will take his measurements for a bronze image either. But there is a growing sense in the Cowboys' locker room that Phillips and his staff are sculpting something special. Sure, it's only exhibition play, but victories over two of the AFC's top teams from last season — the defending Super Bowl champion Indianapolis Colts and the Denver Broncos — has given Dallas reason to believe this could be a monumental season. "Preseason is what it is," quarterback Tony Romo sits to pee said. "But it's like I said (Saturday after a 31-20 victory over the Broncos): If you can't do it in the preseason, you're probably going to have a hard time doing it in the regular season. "If you can do it in the preseason, you give yourself a better chance." What Phillips likes best about the two games is that the Cowboys' starters outplayed the first units of both Indianapolis and Denver. "Our team looks pretty solid right now," Phillips said. "I think everybody can see that." Another good sign is that both the offense and defense were more impressive against the Broncos than they were against the Colts, a game Dallas won 23-10. The first-team defense played the entire first half and held Denver to only four first downs and 78 yards. The offense also sizzled, scoring 24 first-half points with Romo sits to pee connecting on 11 of 18 passes for 122 yards and an interception. "It's preseason, so you don't want to get your expectations up too high and think you are better than you are," tight end Jason Witten said. "But the improvement we showed from Game 1 to Game 2 says a lot about our team." Witten and the other offensive starters were particularly pleased that they registered a penalty-free performance Saturday. Another source of pride: The first-team offense has yet to punt in the preseason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tr1 Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 That 'air' is the smell of cheese... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Weirdo Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 I am very worried that Cowboys D is going to be straight up nasty this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BraveWarrior Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 I'd say there are 32 teams who feel pretty good at this point in the season. (Okay - maybe 31. The Falcons can't be too confident.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
96thumbring Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 What, nothing highlighted? Where's the negative you wanted to point out by posting this? Let me guess, the team is gaining confidence meaning they will be overconfident meaning they will suck. Yep no doubt about it, gaining confidence is a horrible thing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tr1 Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 Let me guess, the team is gaining confidence meaning they will be overconfident meaning they will suck. I believe Bill Parcells addressed this last year... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubba9497 Posted August 22, 2007 Author Share Posted August 22, 2007 What, nothing highlighted? Where's the negative you wanted to point out by posting this? Let me guess, the team is gaining confidence meaning they will be overconfident meaning they will suck. Yep no doubt about it, gaining confidence is a horrible thing! it's becoming too easy :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigDFan5 Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 Great article they should be confident they have a damn good team Thanks Bubba Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tr1 Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 Sniff...sniff...hmmm....gorgonzola! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ross3909 Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 Seems like a whole lot of talk for preseason. My question is...how will the team respond to a few losses after such a historic start. Does Wade have a great track record turning a team around and refocusing them...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyKilmer Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 I think they will be Very good on the defense (still prone to giving up the long ball hopefully). Romo sits to pee will be the key to the pokes season. I lack Bubba's knack of mocking them. I kinda feel like I would be whistling in the dark if I did it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinsFTW Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 So the Pukes are now the favorites to win the Pre-Season Super Bowl? :bfd: :dallasuck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riggo#44 Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 Great article they should be confident they have a damn good teamThanks Bubba Wow, God, thanks BigD, you really left no room for argument there...way to bring it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doncherry Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 Bubba and TR1 have made Extremeskins THE PLACE TO BE on the web for Cowboy fans to read a multitude of articles on their favourite team. ATN is a one-stop shop to get all the info I could ever want, from a number of different on-line sources. Thanks gentlemen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riggo#44 Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 Bubba and TR1 have made Extremeskins THE PLACE TO BE on the web for Cowboy fans to read a multitude of articles on their favourite team. ATN is a one-stop shop to get all the info I could ever want, from a number of different on-line sources. Thanks gentlemen. And a place for really good discussions, centered around these articles. Thank you for your tireless work Bubba and Tr1, don't let the haters get you down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubba9497 Posted August 22, 2007 Author Share Posted August 22, 2007 Bubba and TR1 have made Extremeskins THE PLACE TO BE on the web for Cowboy fans to read a multitude of articles on their favourite team. ATN is a one-stop shop to get all the info I could ever want, from a number of different on-line sources. Thanks gentlemen. and yet most Poke fans complain.... cry foul or troll go figure :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doncherry Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 i enjoy reading your posts Bubba, and TR1 is always entertaining. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deejaydana Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 all I can say, and it's quite profound: F*** the Cowboys!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jivelikenice Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 Outplayed Indy's starters? I thought Manning pretty much marched down field on them his only drive (settled for a field goal) and then took the rest of the night off. In regards to the Dallas offense, they put up 2 fg's against Indy's defense, but when did Indy become known for its D?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thetimeisnow Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 Cowboys are playing their starters alot. And they are using alot of their playbook. Honestly I dont see were all the hype is coming from their backup RB looks good in the preseason. WOW The Girls still suck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigDFan5 Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 Cowboys are playing their starters alot. And they are using alot of their playbook. Honestly I dont see were all the hype is coming from their backup RB looks good in the preseason. WOW The Girls still suck. The Cowboys aren't playing their starters any longer than the team we are playing And we arent using alot of our playbook Where does this stuff come from LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doncherry Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 The Cowboys aren't playing their starters any longer than the team we are playingAnd we arent using alot of our playbook Where does this stuff come from LOL whistlin' through the graveyard.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedskinDan0557 Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 We should just go ahead and cancel the season and crown the pukes superbowl champs now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doncherry Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 We should just go ahead and cancel the season and crown the pukes superbowl champs now. yes, because that is what every post from a Dallas fan that i have read alludes to. i like my team's chances, you like your team's chances, and soon enough we'll see how it plays out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinsFTW Posted August 23, 2007 Share Posted August 23, 2007 The Cowboys aren't playing their starters any longer than the team we are playingAnd we arent using alot of our playbook Where does this stuff come from LOL Even the guys your team will cut are better than the other team and Wade Phillips is the next Lombardi. :2drunks: Lets just go ahead and crown the Pukes the Pre-Season Super Bowl Champion now! :shot: :dunce: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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