Gameday Chatter Thread - Week 2 | Cowboys v Titans| 09/14/14

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Dude, you are just blind if you think Tillman didn't trap the ball. It was rolling around on the ground. Easiest overturn ever. The Bennett one was close but correct to overturn IMO.
You are exaggerating. Easiest overturn ever? Shut up man.
 

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Conte has been everyone's whipping boy for a while. He must feel good to make a play like that.
 

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Ya, he's a backup. I start Jeffrey, Vincent Jackson and Cal in my money league.

Like I said, it's all about making Romo less predictable.
Is it all about Romo being less predictable or is it all about winning football games? So you would've been more happy if Williams had 4 catches and Beasley 4 and Dez only 6? I don't get it. It wasn't like he was repeatedly targeting Dez with no success.

We pounded the ball on the ground all day and when we threw the ball it was to one of the best wideouts in the game. What's not to like? There were no forced passes resulting in turnovers this week.
 

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Is it all about Romo being less predictable or is it all about winning football games? So you would've been more happy if Williams had 4 catches and Beasley 4 and Dez only 6? I don't get it. It wasn't like he was repeatedly targeting Dez with no success.

We pounded the ball on the ground all day and when we threw the ball it was to one of the best wideouts in the game. What's not to like? There were no forced passes resulting in turnovers this week.
I am very pleased we kept pounding it and from the post game commentary from the Cowboys, it seems they liked how it turned out as well.

Hopefully it taught everyone a lesson and showed them that yes, they can do that every game.
 

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I am very pleased we kept pounding it and from the post game commentary from the Cowboys, it seems they liked how it turned out as well.

Hopefully it taught everyone a lesson and showed them that yes, they can do that every game.
It's our small hope for this season. If we can continue to run like we did today and our defense holds up... hell, I can't even go there right now.
 

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Free was horrid though...and Leary did not impress in the bits I saw of him. Otherwise, the OL was awesome.
 

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I am very pleased we kept pounding it and from the post game commentary from the Cowboys, it seems they liked how it turned out as well.

Hopefully it taught everyone a lesson and showed them that yes, they can do that every game.
The real key was you starting the chatter thread...and limiting the turnovers.
 

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Broaddus: Romo's Back, Moore's Play Among 12 Thoughts

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Bryan Broaddus

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•Was worried going into the game how this Cowboys defense would match up against the Titans offense while having to play nickel the majority of the game. Rod Marinelli and his unit were able to keep Tennessee off balance the entire day with their ability to mix coverage, but also provide pressure with some timely blitzes and a four-man rush.


• After watching the Titans play last week against the Chiefs, I had a feeling that running the ball would not be easy. Tennessee does an outstanding job of getting off blocks and rallying to the ball. As good as this Cowboys defense was able to play, the reason they won the game was the ability of the offense line to pound this Titans front seven and control the game that way. It didn't matter whether it was DeMarco Murray, Lance Dunbar or Joseph Randle, there was space. The way the Cowboys offensive line played today in blocking for the running game reminded me of how this franchise won championships in the 1990s.


•Through two games you have to give this front office a great deal of credit for going out and making the deal that they did for Rolando McClain.

He might not have the savvy ability to read schemes like Sean Lee, but he is a more physical force at the point of attack and that is why the run defense has been improved from what we saw in the preseason.


•I had been very critical of these Cowboys cornerbacks and the way in which they played early in the season. Sterling Moore lined up snap after snap and challenged the Titans receivers all day. Brandon Carr finally had a game where he was physical on the outside and Morris Claiborne did not have those types of plays where he looked like he was in a different area code.


•Dez Bryant showed you why he is one of the top receivers in this league with his performance against the Titans. His ability to adjust to the ball, regardless of where it was thrown, bailed Tony Romo out several times. When Jason McCourty went out with a groin injury, Bryant was able to take advantage of those matchups, and when the offense needed a play, he was there to deliver.


•I didn't want to believe that there was something physically wrong with Romo and the way that he was throwing the ball, but there is. He took the early sacks in the game, and that might have effected him, but there were several throws where I have seen him complete those passes with his eyes closed, but he was badly off target here. He is really having to fight through these series, which is to his credit, but I am now concerned.


•I no longer even giving a second thought when Dan Bailey lines up for a field goal, no matter where the ball is spotted. It's going to be good – what a weapon.


•I am interested to study this game on the way home and see how Terrell McClain played at defensive tackle in his first game with the Cowboys. He looked active in the middle and there appeared to be a snap or two where he had inside pressure.


•At some point in time during this season, Bruce Carter is going to block a punt.


•I bet if you asked defensive coordinator Scott Linehan after the game, he would tell you that his play-call sheet was very short.


He had an idea what he wanted to do throwing the ball against the Titans, but his ability to consistently come back to the same running play down after down not only helped his quarterback, but the running backs and offensive line as well. He stuck to what was working.


•After a rocky start in pass protection, I thought that Doug Free did a much better job of handling his assignments. Titans defensive end Jurrell Casey is a relentless rusher, and it appeared that Tennessee’s defensive coaches were interested in matching him up with Free. From my seat in the press box, Free was beat more because of how bad his technique was. Film might show different.


•If you are a Cowboys fan and you attended this game, you should be proud - I heard you a bunch on Sunday.
 

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This is why I enjoy early games for the Cowboys...especially when we win.

I can relax and take the rest of the games in.
 

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Free was horrid though...and Leary did not impress in the bits I saw of him. Otherwise, the OL was awesome.
This is true. Parnell rotating with Free again? Do we move Martin to RT next year and look for 2 guards? Or leave Martin at G and look for G and RT?
 

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This is why I enjoy early games for the Cowboys...especially when we win.

I can relax and take the rest of the games in.
I'm the exact opposite. I hate the early games, because if we don't win I'm not really in a football mood after that and stop watching. At least if it's a later game I get to enjoy the games before it.
 

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This is true. Parnell rotating with Free again? Do we move Martin to RT next year and look for 2 guards? Or leave Martin at G and look for G and RT?
We look for a guard and move Martin to RT, IMO.
 

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This is true. Parnell rotating with Free again? Do we move Martin to RT next year and look for 2 guards? Or leave Martin at G and look for G and RT?
Parnell sucks. For some stupid reason we apparently don't view Martin as a tackle. We probably look for another guy in April. Or May. Whenever Fag Goodell decides the draft is again.
 
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