Genghis Khan
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True. Forgot about him.
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That's who I was thinking of.
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Yeah.... I was kidding.
Genghis Khan
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I know you were being sarcastic. Just explaining why I think people keep propping the Eagles' offense even though they've had a couple games where they struggled to score points.
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Road hasn't been kind to Cowboys offense
October, 18, 2013
By Todd Archer | ESPNDallas.com
IRVING, Texas -- There’s an old adage in the NFL that defenses travel.
In the Dallas Cowboys' first two road games, their offense certainly has not yet.
The Cowboys lost 17-16 at Kansas City and 30-21 at San Diego.
The sample size is not big, obviously, but the Cowboys are averaging 47 fewer yards away from home and have scored just three offensive touchdowns. The Cowboys have run the ball just 32 times total in two road games, or two fewer than what they attempted in the home win against the St. Louis Rams.
On third downs at AT&T Stadium the Cowboys have converted on 43.2 percent of their third-down tries and just 30 percent on third down on the road.
Crowd noise is the obvious difference.
“We practice in crowd noise,” offensive coordinator Bill Callahan said. “It’s just a focus and a concentration that we really put the premium on, so I don’t know that it’s much different. In terms of third down it gets cranked up. But throughout the game in normal downs, it’s challenging always but we try to do the best we can with all the silent count mechanics that we have so we don’t have those communication issues.”
October, 18, 2013
By Todd Archer | ESPNDallas.com
IRVING, Texas -- There’s an old adage in the NFL that defenses travel.
In the Dallas Cowboys' first two road games, their offense certainly has not yet.
The Cowboys lost 17-16 at Kansas City and 30-21 at San Diego.
The sample size is not big, obviously, but the Cowboys are averaging 47 fewer yards away from home and have scored just three offensive touchdowns. The Cowboys have run the ball just 32 times total in two road games, or two fewer than what they attempted in the home win against the St. Louis Rams.
On third downs at AT&T Stadium the Cowboys have converted on 43.2 percent of their third-down tries and just 30 percent on third down on the road.
Crowd noise is the obvious difference.
“We practice in crowd noise,” offensive coordinator Bill Callahan said. “It’s just a focus and a concentration that we really put the premium on, so I don’t know that it’s much different. In terms of third down it gets cranked up. But throughout the game in normal downs, it’s challenging always but we try to do the best we can with all the silent count mechanics that we have so we don’t have those communication issues.”
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Bryant remembers Williams' harsh words
October, 18, 2013
By Tim MacMahon | ESPNDallas.com
IRVING, Texas – The Dallas Cowboys-Philadelphia Eagles rivalry has a history of hard feelings, so cornerback Cary Williams was a great fit as a free-agent addition for Philadelphia this offseason.
After all, Williams already had beef with Dez Bryant.
Those two got into it during the Cowboys’ loss to Baltimore last season, and the war of words escalated after the game. Bryant declared that Williams should have been called for pass interference on a potential tying two-point conversion. Williams didn’t mince words with his response.
“He needs to step up and be a man," Williams told reporters in the Baltimore locker room that afternoon. "You can’t be a baby about stuff. You’ve got to man up. It’s one-on-one. Mano-a-mano. I got you. Sometimes you’re going to win. Sometimes you’re going to lose.
"You’ve just got to be a man and accept responsibility, give credit where credit is due. If it was me, I’d say, you know what, he made the play and I didn’t. Bottom line. Don’t complain and look for a flag, man.”
After reviewing the film, Bryant admitted that he dropped the ball, taking accountability for his mistake. However, he also made it clear that he didn’t appreciate Williams’ comments, offering a long-distance reminder that he did have 13 receptions and two touchdowns in the game.
Asked Wednesday about the acrimony between him and Williams, Bryant laughed, acknowledging that it’s been in the back of his mind this week.
“Hopefully, he left that where it was at,” Bryant said. “It’s just competition, man. That gets some people going, talking. That really doesn’t help some people out in certain situations.
“At that time, it was just heat of the moment. I felt a certain way, he felt a certain way. The past is the past. We’ll see what happens on Sunday.”
If Bryant and the Cowboys execute against a Philadelphia pass defense that ranks second-to-last in the league, Williams won’t have much to say.
October, 18, 2013
By Tim MacMahon | ESPNDallas.com
IRVING, Texas – The Dallas Cowboys-Philadelphia Eagles rivalry has a history of hard feelings, so cornerback Cary Williams was a great fit as a free-agent addition for Philadelphia this offseason.
After all, Williams already had beef with Dez Bryant.
Those two got into it during the Cowboys’ loss to Baltimore last season, and the war of words escalated after the game. Bryant declared that Williams should have been called for pass interference on a potential tying two-point conversion. Williams didn’t mince words with his response.
“He needs to step up and be a man," Williams told reporters in the Baltimore locker room that afternoon. "You can’t be a baby about stuff. You’ve got to man up. It’s one-on-one. Mano-a-mano. I got you. Sometimes you’re going to win. Sometimes you’re going to lose.
"You’ve just got to be a man and accept responsibility, give credit where credit is due. If it was me, I’d say, you know what, he made the play and I didn’t. Bottom line. Don’t complain and look for a flag, man.”
After reviewing the film, Bryant admitted that he dropped the ball, taking accountability for his mistake. However, he also made it clear that he didn’t appreciate Williams’ comments, offering a long-distance reminder that he did have 13 receptions and two touchdowns in the game.
Asked Wednesday about the acrimony between him and Williams, Bryant laughed, acknowledging that it’s been in the back of his mind this week.
“Hopefully, he left that where it was at,” Bryant said. “It’s just competition, man. That gets some people going, talking. That really doesn’t help some people out in certain situations.
“At that time, it was just heat of the moment. I felt a certain way, he felt a certain way. The past is the past. We’ll see what happens on Sunday.”
If Bryant and the Cowboys execute against a Philadelphia pass defense that ranks second-to-last in the league, Williams won’t have much to say.
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Kyle Wilber gets ready to start
October, 18, 2013
By Calvin Watkins | ESPNDallas.com
IRVING, Texas -- There is some uncertainty about Cowboys defensive end DeMarcus Ware's availability to start against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday afternoon because of a quad injury.
If Ware can't start, or play a significant amount of snaps, second-year end Kyle Wilber will take over.
"I'm just trying to help our team win," Wilber said. "Of course, I talk to DeMarcus about it. I need all the help I can get."
When Ware made an adjustment to move from outside linebacker to defensive end as the Cowboys switched defenses, Wilber did the same. He needed to add weight, going from 240 pounds to 255. Wilber had problems gaining the weight and maintaining his speed. Currently he's 248 pounds and has the strength staff monitoring what he eats and how much he lifts so he can bulk up to take on tackles and chip blocks.
As Wilber was working on his body, his game needed some focus as well. He struggled with the position at first because he was used to standing up and rushing the quarterback instead of having his hand down on the ground when he started his rush.
Wilber gained momentum as the season moved along and he picked up three quarterback pressures in Weeks 3 and 4, when he also picked up his first career sacks against St. Louis' Sam Bradford. Against the Washington Redskins last week, Wilber sacked Robert Griffin, earned a quarterback pressure and forced a fumble. Wilber received major playing time with Ware out for the second half with his thigh injury.
"Last week, when I went down, Wilber went in there and made a big play on a really great tackle," Ware said of Wilber's sack on Trent Williams. "I know he can get out there and play and me just showing him a lot of the things, his confidence level is boosted through the roof so you got to let him keep playing that way and I know he can get the job done."
October, 18, 2013
By Calvin Watkins | ESPNDallas.com
IRVING, Texas -- There is some uncertainty about Cowboys defensive end DeMarcus Ware's availability to start against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday afternoon because of a quad injury.
If Ware can't start, or play a significant amount of snaps, second-year end Kyle Wilber will take over.
"I'm just trying to help our team win," Wilber said. "Of course, I talk to DeMarcus about it. I need all the help I can get."
When Ware made an adjustment to move from outside linebacker to defensive end as the Cowboys switched defenses, Wilber did the same. He needed to add weight, going from 240 pounds to 255. Wilber had problems gaining the weight and maintaining his speed. Currently he's 248 pounds and has the strength staff monitoring what he eats and how much he lifts so he can bulk up to take on tackles and chip blocks.
As Wilber was working on his body, his game needed some focus as well. He struggled with the position at first because he was used to standing up and rushing the quarterback instead of having his hand down on the ground when he started his rush.
Wilber gained momentum as the season moved along and he picked up three quarterback pressures in Weeks 3 and 4, when he also picked up his first career sacks against St. Louis' Sam Bradford. Against the Washington Redskins last week, Wilber sacked Robert Griffin, earned a quarterback pressure and forced a fumble. Wilber received major playing time with Ware out for the second half with his thigh injury.
"Last week, when I went down, Wilber went in there and made a big play on a really great tackle," Ware said of Wilber's sack on Trent Williams. "I know he can get out there and play and me just showing him a lot of the things, his confidence level is boosted through the roof so you got to let him keep playing that way and I know he can get the job done."
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Bruce Carter prepares for another small RB
October, 18, 2013
By Calvin Watkins | ESPNDallas.com
IRVING, Texas -- The last time Cowboys linebacker Bruce Carter met a small running back, he allowed two touchdown receptions and was benched.
Carter gave up two scores to the San Diego Chargers' Danny Woodheadduring a Week 4 loss. His efforts were so bad that Cowboys coaches replaced him with Ernie Sims for a bulk of the second half. It was Woodhead's ability to run wheel routes quickly that gave Carter fits.
On Sunday, Carter takes on another small running back in LeSean McCoy of the Philadelphia Eagles. This time, Carter said he'll be ready for a running back who uses his speed out of the backfield to make defenders miss.
Both running backs are similar in size (Woodhead is 5-8; McCoy 5-11) and speed. While McCoy is more of an accomplished back -- he's rushed for a league-leading 630 yards this season -- both players can do almost the same things with their speed.
"You watch film and you know what he's capable of doing," Carter said of McCoy. "You just have to be up for it and we have to communicate with each other. He's real quick and shifty."
To prepare for the Eagles' up-tempo offense, the Cowboys won't gather in a huddle as much and will use hand signals from the sidelines to call defensive positioning. Middle linebacker Sean Lee will get the call from the sideline, but defensive coordinator Monte Kiffin will also make a second call in anticipation of a quick play being called on the next down.
"You just have to make sure your techniques are sharpened," Carter said. "I need to focus on my keys and just play the ball and play my man at the same time."
October, 18, 2013
By Calvin Watkins | ESPNDallas.com
IRVING, Texas -- The last time Cowboys linebacker Bruce Carter met a small running back, he allowed two touchdown receptions and was benched.
Carter gave up two scores to the San Diego Chargers' Danny Woodheadduring a Week 4 loss. His efforts were so bad that Cowboys coaches replaced him with Ernie Sims for a bulk of the second half. It was Woodhead's ability to run wheel routes quickly that gave Carter fits.
On Sunday, Carter takes on another small running back in LeSean McCoy of the Philadelphia Eagles. This time, Carter said he'll be ready for a running back who uses his speed out of the backfield to make defenders miss.
Both running backs are similar in size (Woodhead is 5-8; McCoy 5-11) and speed. While McCoy is more of an accomplished back -- he's rushed for a league-leading 630 yards this season -- both players can do almost the same things with their speed.
"You watch film and you know what he's capable of doing," Carter said of McCoy. "You just have to be up for it and we have to communicate with each other. He's real quick and shifty."
To prepare for the Eagles' up-tempo offense, the Cowboys won't gather in a huddle as much and will use hand signals from the sidelines to call defensive positioning. Middle linebacker Sean Lee will get the call from the sideline, but defensive coordinator Monte Kiffin will also make a second call in anticipation of a quick play being called on the next down.
"You just have to make sure your techniques are sharpened," Carter said. "I need to focus on my keys and just play the ball and play my man at the same time."
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How the Cowboys prepped for Philly pace
October, 18, 2013
By Todd Archer | ESPNDallas.com
IRVING, Texas -- In their past three games the Dallas Cowboys defense has been on the field for 70, 73 and 75 plays.
That might be good preparation for what they will see Sunday from the Philadelphia Eagles.
Eagles coach Chip Kelly loves to play fast and get as many plays as possible.
“Coach [Jason Garrett] told us they get plays off every 15 seconds or so,” safety Barry Church said.
To prepare for the pace, the Cowboys have had A and B scout teams during practice. As soon as the A team finishes, the B team rushes to the line for a play.
“You just simply have them go faster and make sure the ball is snapped in a certain amount of time, and that’s a big part of this game,” Garrett said. “They will challenge you with tempo. They challenge everybody with tempo and they run their plays fast. We have to make sure we’re on top of it and when the ball is snapped play the defense we want to play.”
It’s not just how fast the Eagles play. It’s how fast their players are as well.
“You’ve got LeSean McCoy and DeSean Jackson, so you’ve got all these demons out there,” Church said. “They’re pretty legit.”
Defensive communication will be an even bigger key. Garrett said the Eagles do not substitute often in order to play at their pace. If they do substitute, the umpire will make sure the Cowboys are allowed to change their personnel.
“Usually we play free and strong with the safeties, but this week I don’t know how we’re going to be able to get to our side,’ Church said. “We might have to play right and left safety just because the communication is going to be hard once they get at that rapid pace.”
October, 18, 2013
By Todd Archer | ESPNDallas.com
IRVING, Texas -- In their past three games the Dallas Cowboys defense has been on the field for 70, 73 and 75 plays.
That might be good preparation for what they will see Sunday from the Philadelphia Eagles.
Eagles coach Chip Kelly loves to play fast and get as many plays as possible.
“Coach [Jason Garrett] told us they get plays off every 15 seconds or so,” safety Barry Church said.
To prepare for the pace, the Cowboys have had A and B scout teams during practice. As soon as the A team finishes, the B team rushes to the line for a play.
“You just simply have them go faster and make sure the ball is snapped in a certain amount of time, and that’s a big part of this game,” Garrett said. “They will challenge you with tempo. They challenge everybody with tempo and they run their plays fast. We have to make sure we’re on top of it and when the ball is snapped play the defense we want to play.”
It’s not just how fast the Eagles play. It’s how fast their players are as well.
“You’ve got LeSean McCoy and DeSean Jackson, so you’ve got all these demons out there,” Church said. “They’re pretty legit.”
Defensive communication will be an even bigger key. Garrett said the Eagles do not substitute often in order to play at their pace. If they do substitute, the umpire will make sure the Cowboys are allowed to change their personnel.
“Usually we play free and strong with the safeties, but this week I don’t know how we’re going to be able to get to our side,’ Church said. “We might have to play right and left safety just because the communication is going to be hard once they get at that rapid pace.”
