By all indications it looks like Wade Phillips will be the head coach of the Dallas Cowboys next season. Owner Jerry Jones has hinted to the players that same sentiment. I have to wonder how this decision will sit with Dallas fans..
Phillips has a career record of 34-17 and has won the NFC East division in two of the last three seasons. That is pretty decent success but not to the expectations of both Jones and the Dallas fans.
Wade Phiilips will be back next season.
Dallas fans expect to win the Super Bowl every year. Those are unreal expectations, but it has been a while since a they have won a Bowl. Phillips is not totally to blame ,but he definitely is a factor in the way Dallas has ended their season the last two years.
Dallas season ended Sunday with a embarrassing playoff lost to the Vikings 34-3. Dallas seemed unresponsive to early mistakes and got steam rolled as the game went on. Quarterback Tony Romo’s play did not help as he lost two critical fumbles early in the contest.
Phillips decision to go for a field goal instead of going for it on fourth down and one showed no confidence in the offensive and Romo.Dallas missed the field goal, Minnesota grabbed the momentum and the ball. Minnesota went down the field and scored a touchdown to make it 14-0.
For all intensive purposes, the game was over.
I am not saying that is the total reason they lost, but it was a factor. Romo seemed irritated and it did not help his play the rest of the day.You have to have the confidence to go for it. Phiilips made the wrong decision, any Dallas fan will tell you that.
Last year the Eagles ended Dallas chances of a playoff birth with a even more embarrassing 44-6 loss to the Eagles. Two loses like this to end your season does not reelect well on your head coach.
My conclusion on this possible decsision is that it would be a mistake. I just do no think that Dallas players both respond well or have confidence in Wade Phillips. I have to think the majority of Dallas fans would have to conquer. I would like to know how the often opinionated Dallas fans think.
Brett Favre showed yesterday that he still has some air in his forty year old tires. He outplayed fellow counterpart Tony Romo in the Vikings total domination over the Cowboys 34-3. What a story book finish it would be if Favre could win next week in the Big Easy and bring the Vikes to the Super Bowl. Don’t bet against him…
Favre showed poise and confidence all day long. He stepped up form any Dallas pressure, made adjustments,and most importantly made no mistakes. Favre was 15-24 for 234 yards and had four touchdowns. He found his favorite target and emerging star Sidney Rice with three of these scores.. This combination has been in synce all year long. This makes the Vikings a dangerous team offensively. Tony Romo came into the game with confidence and a swagger, Favre left with it. Favre played with a youthful exuberance that became infectious to both his teammates and the Vikings crowd.He became the first forty year old to win a playoff game.This was also the first time in his illustrious career that he passed for four touchdowns in a playoff game.
Bret Favre was all smiles after his play yesterday against the Cowboys.
He has had one of the best years of his career and this game followed that to a tee.
Favre will bring his act to New Orleans next week. He will have another chance to out play another young quarterback Drew Brees. He can use the motivation as the elder to his advantage.The Saints also won in domination fashion over the defending NFC champions Arizona Cardinals. This time Favre will be in enemy territory, and this will be a bigger task because of that. It will be very interesting to see how well he handles and plays in hostile grounds. Doe Favre have one more trick to pull out of his hat?Next week in New Orleans will answer that more than intriguing question.
Dallas Cowboys fans thought the demons had been exorcised from Tony Romo’s body after their back-to-back victories. Unfortunately, they were just taking a vacation in Minneapolis, awaiting Romo upon his visit to the Metrodome. Romo was downright awful once again, as the Minnesota Vikings blew the Dallas Cowboys off the field 34-3, bringing an end to their season.
Romo Chokes Again
Many will continue to make excuses for Romo, but at some point reality needs to be faced. Yes, he was under constant pressure. Yes, his offensive line was like swiss cheese. And yes, he did get sacked 6 times yesterday.
But great quarterbacks can make a adjustments. They can do a three-step drop backs and release quicker. They can move into shotgun formation. They can do a better job reading the blitz at the line and call a hot route. Lots of options here.
Romo didn’t adjust. He got sacked constantly while holding onto the ball too long because he was scared of throwing interceptions. He fumbled the ball three times, losing two of them. He threw an interception deep in his own end. These are all on him.
What happened out there is that Romo’s anxiety once again got the best of him. The Cowboys offense was moving the ball and not registering points on the scoreboard. On the first three drives, they racked up 134 yards on 29 plays and all they had to show was three points for their effort.
Romo then plunged downward, losing confidence in himself. Then his teammates lost confidence in him.
Defend him all day, it doesn’t resolve the problem that Romo was more worried about making a mistake than making a big play. Romo hesitated to throw downfield the entire game. He resorted to dink and dunk passes that were more likely to not end up as interceptions. He was playing to not make the loss not look like his fault.
This was personified by his 5.6 yards per attempt during the game. That number, when compared to NFL regular season stats rates 30th out of 32 starting quarterbacks, just ahead of JaMarcus Russell and Brady Quinn. That’s how bad he played.
Its time for the Cowboys to be contemplating the future at quarterback. You can’t really pin the loss on Wade Phillips this time. Phillips did perhaps his best coaching of his career this season. The moved the ball very well early and the game plan looked great. Romo just folded like an accordion once again.
The Cowboys should be looking at drafting a quarterback that can learn the position under Jason Garrett and replace Romo once his contract expires. Jimmy Clausen just might be around come the Cowboys pick in the NFL Draft.
The playoff matchup between the Cowboys and the Vikings will come down to what quarterback plays better and wants it more. Will it be the young and upcoming Tony Romo or the grizzled veteran Brett Favre who grabs the spoils of victory? That intriguing question will be answered on a Sunday afternoon in Minnesota.
Tony Romo is playing with confidence and a swagger.
Dallas could not be on a better high than they are now. They have won four in a row including last weeks domination of the Philadelphia Eagles 34-14. Romo has played brilliantly during the streak and seems hungry and composed to take the Boys to the promise land.
He has used the plethora of offensive weapons to move the chains that has ended up in touchdowns. Dallas fans have been waiting for Romo to come up big, and he may just deliver this time.
Dallas uses a three attack backfield that is both talented and versatile. Marion Barber can get the tough yards while Felix Jones and Tashard Choice have speed to burn. Dallas also has a trio of receivers that include deep threat Miles Austin. Austin has come into his own this year and is flanked by fellow speedster Patrick Crayton. Tight End Jason Witten is a possession receiver that can also move the chains.
As you can see, Dallas has a number of options on offense.
To add to this recent offensive success, Dallas defense is also on a roll only giving up 31 points during this streak. Dallas is a confident team that is on a roll.
Minnesota has had a good season also that gave them a first round bye ,and the second seed in the NFC. Brett Favre was brillant most of the season and is motivated by the chance that this might be his last real shot at a Super Bowl title. He still has what it takes to get the job done and will have the Vikings ready.
Minnesota has a great running back in Adrian Peterson. Peterson will have to have a big rushing day in order for the Vikings to get the victory. This will make the passing game more effective and set it up for their emerging playmaker Sydney Rice to come up with the big pass play. The Vikings will need to move the chains and keep Romo and the Boys offense off the field.
When I analyze this game, I see the young gun out slinging the veteran. Romo has that certain confidence and swagger right now. He is also motivated by his recent disappointments in recent years. Dallas is playing well on all cylinders and just will be too much for the Vikings to handle. Favre will play his heart out, but it will not be enough. This could be his last playoff game ever, I think it will be.Dallas moves on to the NFC Championship.
The Dallas Cowboys are on a roll and seem to be gaining confidence each and every week. The Boys are winners of four in a row including last weeks domination of their fierce division rival the Eagles. This streak started with a signature victory over previously unbeaten New Orleans. This is the kind of victory that makes teams look back and say that this was the win the catapulted them to a Super Bowl win.
Tony Romo has the Cowboys on a roll.
The Cowboys are lead by their quarterback Tony Romo. Romo has been playing great during this streak with a 100% passer rating. Romo got the monkey off his back last week and has tasted what a playoff wins feels like. Romo and Dallas fans expect to go all the way and anything other than that would be a disappointment.Romo has a bunch of viable options at his disposal. It is these weapons in combination that make his job easier and defensive jobs a lot harder.
Dallas has three running backs that are capable of beating you on any play. Marion Barber has been hampered in recent weeks. Dallas just plugged in Felix Jones and Tashard Choice and did not miss a beat. They also have three receivers in the stable. Their main threat is Miles Austin, but when he is double covered Patrick Crayton or Tight End Jason Witten can come up big with a reception. During this four game win steak, Dallas has scored 12 touchdowns, five by receivers and three by runningbacks. This is the type of offensive sharing that is the definition of team work. Oh ya, don’t just rest your hat on the offense, the defense has been coming up big as well. Dallas has outscored their opponents 99-31 during this streak. Dallas is a complete football team right know.
Dallas will face Brett Favre and the Vikings on Sunday. This could be Favre’s las shot at a Super Bowl ,and he will play motivated football. But I think the hungrier quarterback, Romo, will play with more incentive and drive to get the victory in this NFC Divisional Playoff and move on. From there, Dallas would meet the winner of the Cardinals and Saints. The Boys match up well with both of these teams and have already knocked off the Saints. I think Dallas is just a more complete team of the four left in the NFC. If Dallas is fortunate to get the Bowl, they will be a tough team to beat. It has been a while since they won one, and if they get there watch out.
As a Eagle fan this hurts me to say, but I have to be objective. Dallas rates a pretty good shot to win the Super Bowl.
The Dallas Cowboys will be battling the Philadelphia Eagles tonight in the NFC playoffs for the third time this year. Dallas is coming off a 24-0 domination just a week ago that gave them the NFC East Division title and knocked their division rival the Eagles all the way to the number six seed. Dallas will be looking to pull off a third victory in a row and beat a trend that the Eagles have maintained for seven times in a row. The Eagles have won their first round playoff game seven years running. Dallas will try to buck that, and the fact that it is very difficult to beat a team three times in one season…
Tony Romo and the Cowboys will hope to pull off the trifecta tonight against the Eagles
Dallas will be motivated as they have had a thirteen year playoff drought. They are coming off three impressive victories and nothing less than a victory tonight will not suffice. Tony Romo will have to prove to himself and the Dallas fans that he can win a big game for them. Dallas has all the momentum in the world and the Eagles are a team demoralized and ripe for a third beating tonight. If Romo does not defeat the Eagles tonight, he and his head coach Wade Phillips could be run out of town. This is a must victory for the Cowboys, plain and simple.
The Eagles on the other hand are headed in the wrong direction. The Eagles were winners of six in a row before last weeks embarrassment. They had the Division title and a first round layoff bye in their sights and let it slip away. They played their worst game of the season and this is no way to start a run in the playoffs. They were held to a poultry 228 total yards last week. Donovan McNabb missed receivers on key passes and seemed to play tight. Maybe the Eagles and McNabb can use the motivation of this embarrassment and right the ship.
With all this being said, I look for the Cowboys to come up big tonight in their new digs. Dallas has had a playoff drought and will be motivated like never before to get the victory and advance in the playoffs.Romo has a lot to prove ,and a loss would be most devastating for this quarterback. Romo and the Boys pull off the trifecta. I just can’t see the Eagles rebounding after last weeks pathetic performance. This shows you just how objective a fan I am, I am a Eagles Fan. Maybe I will be wrong, I hope so.
There is a lot riding in todays game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Dallas Cowboys in Dallas this afternoon. Each team has a chance for a first round bye, but a loss by either team could have them go from that #2 seed to #5. Both teams are already in the playoffs. Which team will play with more motivation and drive to get to the bye is the question to be answered.
We will see if Tony Romo will ger the "Monkey" off his back with a big win today against the Eagles.
The Eagles(11-4) control their own destiny. Simply, a win and they are the #2 seed in the NFC. They are the winners of six in a
row and must carry the momentum they have right now into the playoffs. A win would do so much for this team in both seed and psyche. A loss on the other hand would be devastating to their fierce division rival. I am sure the Eagles will go all out today and try to make it seven in a row.
Dallas (10-4) will be looking to capitalize off their recent momentum of two victories in a row.The Boys would need a win and some help in order to secure a #2 seed. A couple of weeks ago, they beet previously unbeaten New Orleans. Tony Romo has been playing well in recent weeks and needs to get the “Monkey ” off his back with a victory today. He has been criticized for not showing up for the big games. Add to the fact, that last year the Eagles whipped the Cowboys 44-6 in Philadelphia will a playoff seed on the line. The score wasn’t even that close. Romo needs to redeem himself in front of the Dallas fans period.
Dallas did defeat the Eagles in Philadelphia on November 8th 20-16. They have all the motivation they need to take out the Eagles today. They will hope to sweep the Eagles. This game is what Pro Football is all about. Get down and dirty and lay it all on the line.
The Dallas Cowboys take on the Washington Redskins tonight in Washington. To me, this is a must win game due to what is on the line ,and the momentum they are carrying off of their big win at the hands of the unbeaten New Orleans Saints 24-17 last Saturday. A loss would be devastating to both their playoff hopes and their psyche.
Tony Romo and the Cowboys hope to be smiling after tonight in Washington.
Dallas is 9-5 and right in the thick of both a wildcard spot and they even have a good shot at winning the NFC East. But they need to beat their division rival tonight in Washington. If the Boys win and the Giants lose to Carolina, Dallas would be in the playoffs. Dallas can pull off the NFC East if they win out and beat the Eagles in the final week. So there is a lot on the line for the Dallas Cowboys tonight.
Dallas looked great in their victory over the Saints and got great play from their quarterback Tony Romo. They add no turnovers and held the vaunted New Orleans Saints offense to their lowest output of the season. This is the momentum that you want to carry into the final weeks of the regular season and into the playoffs if you are fortunate to be there. Add this to the fact that their opponent the Redskins looked about as awful as you could look last Monday in their defeat at the hands of the Giants 45-12. The boys must win and carry their momentum.
I think the Cowboys will take out the Redskins and put themselves in a great position for the playoffs and set up a potential big game next week at home against the Eagles for the NFC East. Momentum will be carried tonight in Washington.
The Saints could not get things started until it was too late and ended up with their first defeat to the hands of the Dallas Cowboys. The Saints lost 24-17 that stopped their winning streak at 13. That leaves the only unbeaten team in the NFL the Indianapolis Colts. The Colts survived Thursday night’s game at Jacksonville winning 35-31 and going to 14-0.
Tony Romo is all laughs after handling the Saints their first loss.
The Cowboys jumped out to a 14-0 lead in the first quarter. The scoring started with a 49 yard scoring strike to Miles Austin. Austin had a great game with 7 catches for 139 yards and that first touchdown to set the momentum for the Boys. Dallas was in command from the start and held a 24-3 lead after three quarters. In the battle of two big name quarterbacks it was Tony Romo who outplayed Drew Brees.
Romo threw for 312 yards and one touchdown and zero interceptions. He was a efficient 22-34 and Dallas as a team had no turnovers. If you do not turn over the ball, you have a great chance to win any game in the NFL. Dallas ended up with 439 total yards and controlled the time of possession with 36:26. If you want to beat the Saints, keep Brees and the Saints off the field. Dallas had a good game plan and executed it to perfection. This victory leaves Dallas within a half game of Philadelphia in the NFC east and greatly increases their chances of playing playoff football.
In contrast, Brees and the Saints seemed to never get off the snide to start the game. Falling behind by three touchdowns after three quarters was to insurmountable to overcome. The Saint got it to 24-17 and had the ball but got held on downs to end the game. Brees was 29-45 with a touchdown and one interception. He also lost two fumbles and the Saints were held to their lowest output of the season. It was a credit to the Saints to make it this close considering they played so poorly the first three quarters.
This loss leaves the Saints at 13-1 and they are still the #1 seed in the NFC. Brees is very disappointed tha the could not bring the deserving fans of New Orleans a perfect season. This loss could only motivate the Saints and Brees to stay focused and not be complacent. It could be Blessing in Disguise.
