The previous 2 December's when the Cowboys were in contention for the playoffs the Cowboys have gone 4-7. Even in the wins they've won by a combined 20 points (10 if you take out last years game in Atlanta)
Im just at a loss as to why we struggle, last year teams just found out how to exploit our weaknesses defensively and did it to perfection. This year we've struggled offensively (yes they did score 28 points but they were inconsistent) and T.O has been taken out of the last 2 games. It's opened things up for Jason Witten who has exploded but this offense is at its best when the ball is going to Owens and they're not trying to force it in there.
Another cause for concern is the last 2 weeks they've only rushed the ball 16 and 15 times, lets all pray that Jason Garrett isn't turning into the next Mike Martz. He's young but I hope he learns from this that when your starting QB's thumb is obviously affecting him you need to try and establish the running game (particularly with Marion Barber, Jones sucked to no surprise)
And that goes to my next point, we've been pretty fortunate with injuries this year aside from Terry Glenn and Jason Ferguson until Sunday. On top of Romo's thumb (which will probably be a major pain in his ass) we lost Andre Gurode and upon his exit we gave all 4 sacks on the day. Chris Canty, who's been solid the whole season, Anthony Fasano and Pat Watkins who comes in on obvious passing situations and special teams play. It looks like Gurode and Canty will play Saturday but Pat Watkins will miss at least next week with an ankle sprain. This normally wouldnt be a big deal but Roy Williams has been suspended for another horse collar tackle, his latest victim Donovan McNabb. And while I like Keith Davis's special teams play he's as bad as Roy when it comes to covering.
The one positive from Sunday is the defense probably churned out its best or 2nd best game of the season. The pass rush was fine as was the run defense (aside from one play, we'll get to that later) Only a couple things pissed me off, there were several times where Brian Westbrook was unaccounted for. That guy is arguably the most underrated player in the NFL, my favorite non-Cowboy and is there only offensive weapon, there should be a guy assigned to him on every play, and yet he had plays where he was free for a huge amount of running room. One play that sticks out to me is where the Cowboys rush 4 or 5 and McNabb swings it out to Westbrook and he has about 20-25 yards ahead of him. If I had to guess it was rookie Anthony Spencer's assignment and he looked like he was playing the run at 1st and once Westbrook slipped past him it was to late to catch him. But just to reiterate, he's there only weapon and should be monitored on every play.
And finally a huge FUCK YOU to Brian Westbrook for falling down at the 1 yard line and FUCK YOU Jon Runyan for giving him that idea. It was a smart play sure but because of it I lost 50 bucks and a chance at 300 dollars because I lost by 5 god damn points because you fell down. There is now a 50 dollar bounty on your head and if I ever meet you, you owe me money and possibly a kick in the nads courtesy of me.
Hopefully the Boys can bounce back against training camp castoff Matt Moore. I thought he looked good in camp and apparently did last week, but if it's a close game it is a major cause for concern.
