Cowboys Games Thread

[ShotgunDawg]

Game vs Indy kicks off at 12:00

Sean Lee is back today but not starting. On a pitch count.

Zack Martin, David Irving, & Taco Charlton are out.

Cowboys can clinch the NFC East with a win today

[parabrave]

With the way the other guy is playing Sean Lee can take his time getting 100% healthy in time for the playoffs,

[ShotgunDawg]

With the way the other guy is playing Sean Lee can take his time getting 100% healthy in time for the playoffs,

100% agree & that's likely the plan.

However, in order to be good at football, you have to play football.

Sounds like the Cowboys plan on playing Lee an increasing number of snaps each week leading up to the playoffs

[DancingRabbit]

Saw this the other day. Dak set a Dallas record for completions last week.

https://sports.yahoo.com/dak-prescott-nearly-set-nfl-195915359.html


Prescott?s 42 completions bettered Tony Romo?s team record of 41 completions against the Giants on Dec. 6, 2009. Only six quarterbacks in NFL history have completed more passes in a game than Prescott, led by the 45 completions Drew Bledsoe had for the Patriots in a Nov. 13, 1994, game against the Vikings.

Yet, Prescott?s teammate, Amari Cooper, won NFC Offensive Player of the Week after catching 10 of Prescott?s passes for 217 yards and three touchdowns.

While Cooper, Ezekiel Elliott and the Cowboys defense have gotten most of the credit during the Cowboys? five-game winning streak, Prescott quietly has played MVP-esque. His 75.1 completion percentage over the past five weeks leads the league, and he has passed for 1,471 yards, seven touchdowns and two interceptions for a passer rating of 106.8.

[ShotgunDawg]

Boy, the Cowboys kicking game is just a mess. Just seems to be another malfunction every week

[Leeshouldveflanked]

Cowboys OL is ��

[ShotgunDawg]

Cowboys OL is ��

Martin is out & Frederick has been out all year. Along with Smith being frequently hurt.

The OL isn't good right now, it's hurt

[ShotgunDawg]

Don't see the Cowboys defense miss tackles like that often

[ShotgunDawg]

Tough start for the Cowboys

[KOdawg1]

Tough start for the Cowboys

All Dak's fault

[Activated Alpha]

All Dak's fault

You forgot the ***. However Twitter fans are with you

[ShotgunDawg]

All Dak's fault

The Cowboys really have to figure out their kicking game.

Ever since Dan Bailey went to shit, they've been hit or miss

[Cooterpoot]

Denico Autry got the FG block by the way.

[ShotgunDawg]

Dak is starting to find some chemistry with this TE

Could be huge for him going forward

[ShotgunDawg]

I just don't understand why Dak holds that ball so long.

It's easily his worst trait

[ShotgunDawg]

I just don't understand why Dak holds that ball so long.

It's easily his worst trait

If Dak can fix this issue, he's a top 10 QB in the league

[ShotgunDawg]

Zeke is ridiculously good

[ShotgunDawg]

Even though the Cowboys don't score a TON of points, their offense gets a ton of first downs & thus keeps their defense off the field.

It gives the Cowboys defense a huge advantage late in games

[Cooterpoot]

Dak deserves the criticism about holding the ball and being late with throws. He also lacks chemistry with receivers not named Cooper. He’s got a lot of correctable issues a good QB coach should be able to fix. Dallas doesn’t have one.

[Quaoarsking]

If Dak can fix this issue, he's a top 10 QB in the league

Dak's already a top 10 QB. If he works on this, he can be top 4.

[ShotgunDawg]

Dude just dropped the ball

[WeWonItAll(Most)]

Can't believe Dak threw that ball through his hands, clearly not a franchise guy***

[BeardoMSU]

Nice drop, 49. Jeez...

[Activated Alpha]

He didn't even touch the ball. Clasped his hands before it even got there

[msstate7]

Dak's already a top 10 QB. If he works on this, he can be top 4.

Top 10? He's 22nd in QBR and 18th in passer rating

[ShotgunDawg]

I just don't understand that play call.

Coaches run that play on 4th down almost every time & it rarely works. Just awful

[ShotgunDawg]

Top 10? He's 22nd in QBR and 18th in passer rating

I agree with you. I think he's middle of the pack.

Because of Zeke & that defense, I don't think the Cowboys ask him to do as much as other teams ask of their QB, but you can see late in game when they need points that he's capable

[ShotgunDawg]

The Cowboys' redzone offense horrific.

It's ranked 30th in the league

[msstate7]

I agree with you. I think he's middle of the pack.

Because of Zeke & that defense, I don't think the Cowboys ask him to do as much as other teams ask of their QB, but you can see late in game when they need points that he's capable

Dak is a good nfl qb, but he isn't brees, Big Ben, Brady, Mahomes, rodgers... dak cant elevate a team by himself. That isn't a knock... hell, those guys are freaking special

[ShotgunDawg]

Dak is a good nfl qb, but he isn't brees, Big Ben, Brady, Mahomes, rodgers... dak cant elevate a team by himself. That isn't a knock... hell, those guys are freaking special

Agree. To add, I think the key to his long term success will to accurately asses his value on the market to make sure that his team can surround him with enough other, quality players

[KOdawg1]

The Colts want this game more and it shows. Dallas better get it together quick before it's too late

[ShotgunDawg]

Cowboys pass rush take the day off?

[msstate7]

Luck still has a golden arm. That ball Ebron dropped was a laser and perfect

[parabrave]

Dak is a good nfl qb, but he isn't brees, Big Ben, Brady, Mahomes, rodgers... dak cant elevate a team by himself. That isn't a knock... hell, those guys are freaking special

Plus when you are running an offense that was designed in 1993 that doesn't help either.

[ShotgunDawg]

Cowboys secondary isn't tackling today. Killing them

[ShotgunDawg]

Cowboys may need to get Shaun Lee in there.

[RougeDawg]

Another cowboys game they are dominating and losing. Imagine that.

[ShotgunDawg]

Tyron Smith is good for 3 holds a game

[ShotgunDawg]

Another cowboys game they are dominating and losing. Imagine that.

Just give them time. Indy's defense has been on the field all game

[ShotgunDawg]

Refs have missed two face mask calls

[parabrave]

and 77 has been killing the boys. He is gettig beat dam near every play and of course the obilgitary holding call

[RougeDawg]

How do they miss the facemask at the end of the play?

[ShotgunDawg]

How do they miss the facemask at the end of the play?

That's two plays in a row

[ShotgunDawg]

Cowboys need to go deep here.

[WeWonItAll(Most)]

Two weak holds.

[ShotgunDawg]

What's going on here?

The colts defense is holding the Cowboy WRs in plain sight

Oddly officiated game

[ShotgunDawg]

Pretty bad PI not called there on the Colts

Extremely odd reffing. They aren't calling anything

[WeWonItAll(Most)]

Pretty bad PI not called there on the Colts

Extremely odd reffing. They aren't calling anything

And what they do call is either weak or baffling (the personal foul on Colts WR)

[Leeshouldveflanked]

Dak is a good nfl qb, but he isn't brees, Big Ben, Brady, Mahomes, rodgers... dak cant elevate a team by himself. That isn't a knock... hell, those guys are freaking special
Big Ben and Brady would be a sitting duck in this offense

[KOdawg1]

Dak has got to get rid of the ball there

[ShotgunDawg]

Dak has got to get rid of the ball there

To where? It's 3rd down. Throwing it away does nothing

I'm in complete agreement when he holds onto it on 1st and 2nd down and takes a sack, but taking a sack on 3rd down isn't a bad play unless it takes you out of field goal range or massively alters field position

[msstate7]

Big Ben and Brady would be a sitting duck in this offense

You saying dak better than them?

[msstate7]

To where? It's 3rd down. Throwing it away does nothing

Long FG shot if you throw away

[ShotgunDawg]

The refs can't wait to call holding on the Cowboys today all the while missing pass interference & two face mask calls

[ShotgunDawg]

Long FG shot if you throw away

Fair enough. Not sure about that.

Point is, holding onto the ball too long on 3rd down isn't the same as holding onto it on 1st and 2nd down

[ShotgunDawg]

Cowboys have almost run twice as many plays as the Colts

[msstate7]

Fair enough. Not sure about that.

Point is, holding onto the ball too long on 3rd down isn't the same as holding onto it on 1st and 2nd down

I doubt they even attempt it though to be honest. Still probably good thing to give the coach a choice anyway

[msstate7]

Luck can throw some absolute dimes

[ShotgunDawg]

I think that was the makeup call for earlier

[msstate7]

Nfl officiating is really bad this season

[ShotgunDawg]

Good gracious

[ShotgunDawg]

Should be 10-10 at half time

[BuckyIsAB****]

Refs way to flag happy

[WeWonItAll(Most)]

Cowboys left their 10 points on the table, Colts scored theirs.

[BuckyIsAB****]

Dak is a good nfl qb, but he isn't brees, Big Ben, Brady, Mahomes, rodgers... dak cant elevate a team by himself. That isn't a knock... hell, those guys are freaking special

Big Ben underachieves every year and is a cancer, Brady and Brees fair enough, Rodgers is an arrogant asshole and underachieves and Mahomes is a rookie.

For all of that Dak is right with them in wins since his career started. Thats all that matters. And he has done it with not near as much talent as Ben, Brees, Mahomes have had

[msstate7]

Big Ben underachieves every year and is a cancer, Brady and Brees fair enough, Rodgers is an arrogant asshole and underachieves and Mahomes is a rookie.

For all of that Dak is right with them in wins since his career started. Thats all that matters. And he has done it with not near as much talent as Ben, Brees, Mahomes have had

I guess I should realize where I am, but that's some serious maroon colored glasses to put dak in that company.

[BuckyIsAB****]

I guess I should realize where I am, but that's some serious maroon colored glasses to put dak in that company.

All I said was is that he is right with them in wins. And if you can find something more important than that, let me know

[parabrave]

And why isn't Dak in the Shotgun more. No one has their QB under center everyplay in the NFL anymore. Garrett, JJones, is taking away one of Daks important assets which is the THREAT of a run. But since JJ still believes that the same offense he ran at Arkie in 1964 the boys aren't going anywhere. BTW Romo, Brees and Brady would be getting murdered in this O/

[FriarsPoint]

Dallas will underachieve until Jerry Jones sells that team. I’ve been a cowboy since the days of DD, Staubach, Too Tall, Randy White, Preston Pearson, etc. Is what it is.

[parabrave]

Dallas will underachieve until Jerry Jones sells that team. I’ve been a cowboy since the days of DD, Staubach, Too Tall, Randy White, Preston Pearson, etc. Is what it is.

I've been a cowboy since 1966. One thing about Clint and Tex. They let Landry run every facet of the game and they ran everything else. Landry also adjusted to the changing aspects of the game with the Flex D and in 1975 by putting Roger back in the shotgun. BTW he hated it everytime Roger scrambled. JJ won't adjust. He is like the French and British Generals in 1916.

[ShotgunDawg]

The Cowboys young LBs are getting their ass kicked today

[Percho]

Looks like OM defense playing for the boys today.

[Leeshouldveflanked]

You saying dak better than them?

No Pittsburgh and NE have two of the best OL?s in NFL... Dallas has one of the worst this year.

[ShotgunDawg]

Dallas will underachieve until Jerry Jones sells that team. I’ve been a cowboy since the days of DD, Staubach, Too Tall, Randy White, Preston Pearson, etc. Is what it is.

I think it's incredible how consistent they've actually been in a league where every market has an equal chance.

I don't think the Cowboys underachieve that much. They are one of the more consistent franchises in sports.

They've really just lacked ceiling more than anything.

[ShotgunDawg]

Looks like OM defense playing for the boys today.

Van Jalen is getting that ass whooped today

[FriarsPoint]

I think it's incredible how consistent they've actually been in a league where every market has an equal chance.

I don't think the Cowboys underachieve that much. They are one of the more consistent franchises in sports.

They've really just lacked ceiling more than anything.

Dallas should be a dominant force in the nfl, not merely consistent.

[ShotgunDawg]

Dallas should be a dominant force in the nfl, not merely consistent.

Why should they be a dominant force?

Do you understand the NFL talent acquisition rules?

[ShotgunDawg]

Why should they be a dominant force?

Do you understand the NFL talent acquisition rules?

FWIW, I'm obviously a Cowboys fan, but the NFL is completely different than college football or any other sport in the ability of any one team to accumulate talent.

The only way to win big EVERY year is to have incredible QB play

[ShotgunDawg]

WOW, another timely holding call against the Cowboys

[msstate7]

FWIW, I'm obviously a Cowboys fan, but the NFL is completely different than college football or any other sport in the ability of any one team to accumulate talent.

The only way to win big EVERY year is to have incredible QB play

Different than mlb too. Can't just buy everyone you want. You wanna be a force in the nfl these days... you have to have a franchise QB. Is dak that guy? Not yet

ETA... defense is another way, and I think the cowboys and bears could do that

[parabrave]

Dam miss Zach Martin today. Autry is eating this guys lunch.

[ShotgunDawg]

Different than mlb too. Can't just buy everyone you want. You wanna be a force in the nfl these days... you have to have a franchise QB. Is dak that guy? Not yet

Dak is good enough to win big but will need good personnel around him.

Key to his career is signing for the right amount of money

[msstate7]

Dak is good enough to win big but will need good personnel around him.

Key to his career is signing for the right amount of money
I edited my post to add defense. Bears and cowboys could potentially do it this way

[ShotgunDawg]

I edited my post to add defense. Bears and cowboys could potentially do it this way

In the NFL, it's so difficult to land to a good QB that, when you have an adequate one like Dak, you've then got to figure out how to build your team

[ShotgunDawg]

The Cowboys' defense is sucking today. Looking terrible

[ShotgunDawg]

The Colts are 6-7 on 3rd down today.

You can't win giving up an 85% conversation rate on 3rd down

[KOdawg1]

Jeff Heath always tries to go for the strip and ends up allowing the ball carrier to get a few more extra yards. The guy sucks.

[ShotgunDawg]

The Cowboys look flat today. Almost like they aren't used to playing at 12:00

[Pit Bull]

I'm not a Cowboys fan, but just pull for them for Dak's sake. He has been MSU's best chance for a NFL QB success. So far, kind of mixed results. I guess Dak's critics will be jumping off the bandwagon after today's game.

[ShotgunDawg]

Anyone ever seen this many holding calls in one game?

[KOdawg1]

I don't understand why Dak's legs haven't been involved in the game plan. In the past, when he runs, he succeeds.

[Political Hack]

Why is Beasley falling back on that?

[ShotgunDawg]

I don't understand why Dak's legs haven't been involved in the game plan. In the past, when he runs, he succeeds.

They don't want that to be a part of the game plan. They can't afford Dak getting hurt.

They'll use when needed though

[ShotgunDawg]

The lady speaking needs to lay off the cigarettes

[NCDawg]

Colts OL is dominating Dallas.

[was21]

Sounds like she has the flu and looks it as well...she needs to go home take something and get in the bed

[KOdawg1]

They don't want that to be a part of the game plan. They can't afford Dak getting hurt.

They'll use when needed though

Well it's needed. Maybe not now since the game is already over.

[ShotgunDawg]

Well it's needed. Maybe not now since the game is already over.

It's not really needed when they are one game away from clinching the NFC East & the playoffs are ahead

Grand scheme of things, this game doesn't mean anything

[parabrave]

Dam we miss Whitten.

[Cooterpoot]

Dallas didn’t show up today and got whipped at every position. Dallas won’t win a playoff game. Garrett still keeps his job working for his daddy.

[KOdawg1]

Dam we miss Whitten.

Supposedly, Jerry begged him to come out of retirement.

[ShotgunDawg]

Dallas didn?t show up today and got whipped at every position. Dallas won?t win a playoff game. Garrett still keeps his job working for his daddy.

I don't see a correlation between Dallas playing terrible today with quality starters out & them not winning a playoff game.

[MarketingBully]

It's not really needed when they are one game away from clinching the NFC East & the playoffs are ahead

Grand scheme of things, this game doesn't mean anything

They?ve certainly played like it. Most disappointed with the defense. If you supposedly have an ?elite? defense like they keep saying they do you don?t give up 23 to the Colts. That doesn?t give you any chance to win. I thought their playcalling on offense was predictable as well.

[maroonmania]

Defense played uninspired today and on offense, I don't see how you can ever sustain much of anything when you are getting a holding call on every 4th or 5th offensive play you run. They were fortunate to overcome all the holding calls last week.

[msstate7]

I don't see a correlation between Dallas playing terrible today with quality starters out & them not winning a playoff game.

Most likely Minnesota or Seattle. I could see either of those teams beating Dallas

[maroonmania]

Most likely Minnesota or Seattle. I could see either of those teams beating Dallas

Well yea, I could see Dallas beating anyone or losing to anyone.

[ShotgunDawg]

Most likely Minnesota or Seattle. I could see either of those teams beating Dallas

Dallas can beat both as well. Just saying, they are good team that played terrible today.

Not big deal. Happens to everyone in the NFL

[MaroonFlounder]

Dallas is so bad on the road.

[msstate7]

Redskins win

[msstate7]

Dallas is so bad on the road.

I really want another shot at them in NOLA

[DancingRabbit]

Dallas is so bad on the road.

To me, that's mostly on Garrett. Nice guy, at best a decent coach. But it's time.

[Quaoarsking]

Jerry Jones needs to do whatever it takes to hire Urban Meyer.

[ShotgunDawg]

Jerry Jones needs to do whatever it takes to hire Urban Meyer.

ewww. he'd be terrible in the NFL.

Urban is a master mind manipulator. Most of his national championships have come with young teams that he can manipulate. The NFL guys would see right through his bullshit

I think he'd be a disaster

[RougeDawg]

I?m not sure the reason for lack of urgency today. Dallas could have all but sealed up their division today and it looked more like a preseason game. Sure the holding calls were excessive, but the defense looked lost

[Quaoarsking]

ewww. he'd be terrible in the NFL.

Urban is a master mind manipulator. Most of his national championships have come with young teams that he can manipulate. The NFL guys would see right through his bullshit

I think he'd be a disaster

I think we would call plays that would probably utilize Dak and Zeke. His biggest obstacle would be overcoming whatever mental incapacitation that always creeps up on him, but being an NFL head coach might make that easier.

[ShotgunDawg]

I think we would call plays that would probably utilize Dak and Zeke. His biggest obstacle would be overcoming whatever mental incapacitation that always creeps up on him, but being an NFL head coach might make that easier.

I just think he'd lose the team within a month of taking the job.

If Urban wanted to take an OC job with Dallas, I'd be OK with that. I just don't want him in any sort of leadership position with professionals. Kind of like Freeze in some ways

[parabrave]

Since we are throwing out names for the new cowboys coaches I have one. Joe Lombardi who is with the Saints. Can't complain about the pedigree and you know that some of Sean Payton and Drew Brees has rubbed off on him. But who would want to coach there with the Owner.

[msstate7]

If the cowboys make the playoffs, Garrett will be back

[BeardoMSU]

If the cowboys make the playoffs, Garrett will be back

Though I'd love to clean house, getting rid of Scott Linehan is paramount. Garrett is bad, but he's awful.

[msstate7]

I love dak, but thought this was funny on Facebook...

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