The Eagles defense is CLEARLY better than the Cowboys defense.

[doncherry]

One thing is for sure, shouldn't have much Eagles fan bull**** going on for at least the week. Anyone picking Philly next week is not going to be basing it on a single thing that doesn't revolve around the past. I really can't think of one objective reason to believe that Dallas won't win next week.

the whole beating a team 3x in one year worries me, like it did against the Giants....

[Jumbo]

No big deal. I know how you Canadians are. The cold does weird things to your brains way up there.

Absolutely true. I grew up in Alaska. :laugh:

[PF Chang]

the whole beating a team 3x in one year worries me, like it did against the Giants....

Eh. Still centered around things that happened in the past. If you're a Dallas fan (heading out soon no time to check post history), I think the records of teams going for 3-0 against one team is something like 12-6 historically. It's just that the Cowboys losing to the Giants that year was particularly memorable and obviously sticks pretty rough in a Dallas fan's head I'd imagine.

In other words, confident but apprehensive

[doncherry]

Absolutely true. I grew up in Alaska. :laugh:

no to hijack the thread, but was the old tv show Northern Exposure an accurate representation of life in Alaska?

[ABQCOWBOY]

Nobody dropped a TD. Crayton dropped a long pass, but it was not a TD. And besides, that wan't the end of the game. Romo sits to pee was totally lost. The whole offense looked out of whack. Don't defend Romo sits to pee. It's ok to admit that he wasn't good late in that game.

It would have been a TD. I mean, it doesn't really matter to my way of thinking. You can say Romo sits to pee chocked or the WRs chocked or the coaching staff or whatever. We lost and come Sunday, we will have a chance to make that right. I don't believe this is the same team that lost in NY in 07 but time will tell.

[ArmchairRedskin]

It would have been a TD. I mean, it doesn't really matter to my way of thinking. You can say Romo sits to pee chocked or the WRs chocked or the coaching staff or whatever. We lost and come Sunday, we will have a chance to make that right. I don't believe this is the same team that lost in NY in 07 but time will tell.

As I've been saying all along. We'll see if this year is any different. Maybe they're over the hump, who knows, but they have to prove it to the world. Lucky for you guys there's no bye week so no trip Cabo for Romo sits to pee :laugh:

[DieselPwr44]

How big of an extention does Wade get?

[schmitty_199]

This Cowboys team is much different from those in years past. First of all it's obviously a more tight nit and together team, and seems to be more focused. 2nd of all it's a much more balanced team. This Cowboys team features the 6th ranked passing offense and 8th ranked rushing offense, which totals to the number 2 overall offense in terms of yards. Dallas has a more effective rushing attack then they did in 07, and imo a more efficient passing attack. Without T.O, Romos not forcing as many passes, which is helping result in a lot less turnovers.

On the defensive side of the ball this is the best defense Dallas has had in awhile. Dallas brings the 5th ranked rushing defense, and the 3rd ranked scoring defense in the league. Since the Green bay loss Dallas has given up 11.57 points per game, a stat over 7 games.

And with that said, I believe Dallas is in for a battle next weekend. It's going to be a slugfest and much closer then the game today. I expect philly to play an excellent game, and it should be a fun one to watch!

Edge Dallas.

[Jumbo]

no to hijack the thread, but was the old tv show Northern Exposure an accurate representation of life in Alaska?

So-so, but it was even more reflective of some parts of rural WA state where it was actually filmed. And WA state is where I've been living for years now. In the show, it was mainly themes of independence, autonomy, interesting people, a general sense of separation from the "mainstream" (in Alaska we referred to everyone not from there as "Outsiders"), and deep connection to nature that fit the reality well. "That stuff" is in my blood.

(sorry, guys, for the digression---I won't extend it)

[dwdj75]

So-so, but it was even more reflective of some parts of rural WA state where it was actually filmed. And WA state is where I've been living for years now. In the show, it was mainly themes of independence, autonomy, interesting people, a general sense of separation from the "mainstream" (in Alaska we referred to everyone not from there as "Outsiders"), and deep connection to nature that fit the reality well. "That stuff" is in my blood.

(sorry, guys, for the digression---I won't extend it)

My wife actually want to move to North East Washington when we retire, she's been there a couple of times on childhood vacations and absolutely loved it.

[THEHEREAFTER]

As I've been saying all along. We'll see if this year is any different. Maybe they're over the hump, who knows, but they have to prove it to the world. Lucky for you guys there's no bye week so no trip Cabo for Romo sits to pee :laugh:

Armchair, you really have looked silly throughout this thread. It was win or go home (essentially) starting with the Saints game. You're a skins fan to the core so it's understood why you're so frustrated. If we hadn't gone to N.O. and dominated a previously undefeated team in their place, when nobody was giving us a chance, we're not even talking playoffs. THAT'S PRESSURE. We had an opportunity to lay an egg, at our hated rivals last week. It happens all the time but we handled business.

You probably won't admit that you fully expected Dallas to lose today. After all the eagles had beaten us like 6 of 7 in December under Reid and we had lost our prior last 9 regular season finals.

What kills me is that nobody considers that teams/players can turn a corner, mature and overcome. Whether that's happen for us fully remains to be seen.

Just letting you know how foolish and bitter you are.

[ArmchairRedskin]

Seriously though, Jumbo. That avatar fits you so well. You usually interject some humor in all your posts, even when they're about keepin' people in line and that hat to the back with the keepin' it medium hand gesture are picture perfect.

Its a shame you're gonna have to find a new one.

[HeHateMe]

the whole beating a team 3x in one year worries me, like it did against the Giants....

Let alone back-to-back weeks.

A tall order indeed for Dallas next week.

[HeHateMe]

How big of an extention does Wade get?

No extension necessary.

There is a team option for a 4th season.

[ArmchairRedskin]

Armchair, you really have looked silly throughout this thread. It was win or go home (essentially) starting with the Saints game. You're a skins fan to the core so it's understood why you're so frustrated. If we hadn't gone to N.O. and dominated a previously undefeated team in their place, when nobody was giving us a chance, we're not even talking playoffs. THAT'S PRESSURE. We had an opportunity to lay an egg, at our hated rivals last week. It happens all the time but we handled business.

You probably won't admit that you fully expected Dallas to lose today. After all the eagles had beaten us like 6 of 7 in December under Reid and we had lost our prior last 9 regular season finals.

What kills me is that nobody considers that teams/players can turn a corner, mature and overcome. Whether that's happen for us fully remains to be seen.

Just letting you know how foolish and bitter you are.

A for effort, F for predictable.

I can always count on you to try to come in and muck up the works. Don't hurt yourself trying to twist my stance. You've never evolved. Damn shame.

I haven't been anything but totally objective. My argument hasn't changed in years. When the season is on the line, Dallas has failed. True or false? True. A loss to the Saints would have been the end to the Cowboys season? True or false? False. They actually lost two games later on and guess what? They're still going to the playoffs. The pressure of do or die has not been on the team so far. It will be next week. That's all I've said. I'm not sure what part of any of my posts you think make look silly or bitter, but your exaggerations certainly don't help your cause. You're the same lame poster you've always been. Unable to be honest about your team no matter how obvous the truth is.

And for the record, I'm far from bitter right about now. I've got a ray of sunshine starting to creep thru the window. It's coming up on dawn and I feel great.

[dwdj75]

A for effort, F for predictable.

I can always count on you to try to come in and muck up the works. Don't hurt yourself trying to twist my stance. You've never evolved. Damn shame.

I haven't been anything but totally objective. My argument hasn't changed in years. When the season is on the line, Dallas has failed. True or false? True. A loss to the Saints would have been the end to the Cowboys season? True or false? False. They actually lost two games later on and guess what? They're still going to the playoffs. The pressure of do or die has not been on the team so far. It will be next week. That's all I've said. I'm not sure what part of any of my posts you think make look silly or bitter, but your exaggerations certainly don't help your cause. You're the same lame poster you've always been. Unable to be honest about your team no matter how obvous the truth is.

And for the record, I'm far from bitter right about now. I've got a ray of sunshine starting to creep thru the window. It's coming up on dawn and I feel great.

Wait, what ?

Dallas hasn't lost since before the NO game, and if the Cowboys had lost that game, the Giants would have jumped them in the standings. So yes, the NO game was a do or die game, no doubt.

[ArmchairRedskin]

Wait, what ?

Dallas hasn't lost since before the NO game, and if the Cowboys had lost that game, the Giants would have jumped them in the standings. So yes, the NO game was a do or die game, no doubt.

Eh, you're right. For some reason thought that game was earlier on. Probably in my disgust for THA

Still, though. It was not do or die. The Eagles could have lost their games and you'd still be in, right? So it's not the same. There was still a chance. When it's the last game of the season or a playoff game and all you can count on is a win by you, then that's do or die.

I don't know why that's contested by any of you. It's pretty clear what I'm talking about.

[Jumbo]

Armchair, you really have looked silly throughout this thread. It was win or go home (essentially) starting with the Saints game. You're a skins fan to the core so it's understood why you're so frustrated. If we hadn't gone to N.O. and dominated a previously undefeated team in their place, when nobody was giving us a chance, we're not even talking playoffs. THAT'S PRESSURE. We had an opportunity to lay an egg, at our hated rivals last week. It happens all the time but we handled business.

You probably won't admit that you fully expected Dallas to lose today. After all the eagles had beaten us like 6 of 7 in December under Reid and we had lost our prior last 9 regular season finals.

What kills me is that nobody considers that teams/players can turn a corner, mature and overcome. Whether that's happen for us fully remains to be seen.

Just letting you know how foolish and bitter you are.

I kknow you're mainly just jabbin at Armchair, but I totally agree with him. There's not the slightest bit of foolishness in what he's saying. N.O was downsliding as Dallas was getting their **** more together for a change (given the December thingy). That's not excusing anything or denying credit, that's a valid asessement in both parts of the statement.

It's quite possible you're right about turning the corner, overall. I think most Dallas skeptics accept that such is certainly possible. But at this point, even while things are looking good, they have in the past with you too--only to end in fail. So the burden is still on you guys to show it all the way (at least to a strong performance in the NFCCG). Armchair's postion isn't one of denying you just due IMO, or anywhere near "baiting", and it may be colored by B&G blood, but it still holds up to critical scrutiny.

Now me, I'll tell ya right now that while I wouldn't use the word "bitter" on myself---maybe petty or shallow--I will just hate if you guys go to the SB---a lot. I hate that you won the division. I have never been one for "trolling" or being what I regard as over-the-top silly (or worse) toward decently-behaved cowboy fans, or when generally dicussing their team, OTHER than the fact that I love it when they lose and hate it when they have serious success. But I still try to comment honestly even if I have to get my digs in at times.

I don't even begrudge cowboy fansfrom wanting to enjoy their team as people ---philosophically ---but in practical terms, I would rather dig for sympathy (however unsuccesfully ) to your suffering than endure your team winning, even though it brings you pleasure.

Anyhoo, you are playing well, you may have indeed put the recent fail behind you, but it's too early for you to be definitive about it IMO. :cool2:

[Jumbo]

Yeh, Armchair, I will really miss the avatar. And you talk about taking unpopular postions, I knew more about Zorn and for far longer than 95% of this fanbase and it's been quite the experience to watch. He needs to go. But I still have a good opinion of him despte his HC gaffes (real and exaggerated or misapplied by others) but I'm pretty sure he'll do well in his NFL future even if not as a HC. I will find a cool new avatar, though. Count on it.

[coolbeans]

A for effort, F for predictable.

I can always count on you to try to come in and muck up the works. Don't hurt yourself trying to twist my stance. You've never evolved. Damn shame.

I haven't been anything but totally objective. My argument hasn't changed in years. When the season is on the line, Dallas has failed. True or false? True. A loss to the Saints would have been the end to the Cowboys season? True or false? False. They actually lost two games later on and guess what? They're still going to the playoffs. The pressure of do or die has not been on the team so far. It will be next week. That's all I've said. I'm not sure what part of any of my posts you think make look silly or bitter, but your exaggerations certainly don't help your cause. You're the same lame poster you've always been. Unable to be honest about your team no matter how obvous the truth is.

And for the record, I'm far from bitter right about now. I've got a ray of sunshine starting to creep thru the window. It's coming up on dawn and I feel great.

Sorry, but you are wrong. The Cowboys have not lost twice since beating NO. In fact they have won three straight starting with the saints. The saints game indeed did have a do or die feel to it. It would have been three straight loses in December and sliding into a tie with the Giants who held the tiebreaker. I think almost everyone would have pronounced them deat at that time including me. We are all well aware of their recent failures in pressure situations but failing to recognize the differences in this team is ridiculous. Sure they may lose on Saturday Night but they have played much better to end the season than they have in more years than I can remember. That gives me much hope!

[bubbajr17]

Eh, you're right. For some reason thought that game was earlier on. Probably in my disgust for THA

Still, though. It was not do or die. The Eagles could have lost their games and you'd still be in, right? So it's not the same. There was still a chance. When it's the last game of the season or a playoff game and all you can count on is a win by you, then that's do or die.

I don't know why that's contested by any of you. It's pretty clear what I'm talking about.

It was do or die for them.If the pukes would have lost, and the Giants would have beaten the Panthers like they were supposed to, Dallas would have fallen #3 in the division with no wild card. And beating a division rival in the last game of the season is never a certain thing.

[ArmchairRedskin]

It was do or die for them.If the pukes would have lost, and the Giants would have beaten the Panthers like they were supposed to, Dallas would have fallen #3 in the division with no wild card. And beating a division rival in the last game of the season is never a certain thing.

Lot of ifs for a do or die scenario. Are you a Cowboys fan?

[bubbajr17]

Lot of ifs for a do or die scenario. Are you a Cowboys fan?

No. But if you can't see that the Pukes should have lost to the Saints and the Giants should of beaten the Panthers, then you are blind my friend. Two HEAVILY favored teams losing like that.

[ArmchairRedskin]

Sorry, but you are wrong. The Cowboys have not lost twice since beating NO. In fact they have won three straight starting with the saints. The saints game indeed did have a do or die feel to it. It would have been three straight loses in December and sliding into a tie with the Giants who held the tiebreaker. I think almost everyone would have pronounced them deat at that time including me. We are all well aware of their recent failures in pressure situations but failing to recognize the differences in this team is ridiculous. Sure they may lose on Saturday Night but they have played much better to end the season than they have in more years than I can remember. That gives me much hope!

I think if you look up, you'll notice I already admitted to being wrong about the two losses.

You guys are exasperating. I make one little obvious comment and you guys get your panties all in a bunch.

Newsflash for you. If they lose Saturday night then nothing has changed. They will have once again, folded under the pressure of a do or die game. That's what my whole little first post was about. You guys just need to lighten up a little bit. So much angst.

[ArmchairRedskin]

No. But if you can't see that the Pukes should have lost to the Saints and the Giants should of beaten the Panthers, then you are blind my friend. Two HEAVILY favored teams losing like that.

It was not win or go home. There was not the pressure of if we lose this game the season is definitely over. It's not the same. Eagles and Giants games both still played a part.

I doubt you're a Skins fan by the way. Your screen name number one, and then by your posts here in the ATN and your lack of any in the Stadium make you highly suspect.