Bad day for Cowboys?
The Dallas Cowboys are rolling. Tony Romo is back and has led the ‘Boys to three straight wins, throwing for 300+ yards in the past two games. On top of that, T.O. has looked more like the T.O. we know and love the past couple of weeks and the defense, in spite of the obscenely soft coverage, has given up only two touchdowns, both in garbage time, over the past three games. Indeed, the Cowboys look more like the team that began the season with Super Bowl aspirations than the shit we saw against the Cardinals, Rams and Giants.
Leave it to the Dallas media to piss on our “blue star” blankets.
The Cowboys are the only NFL team to post a 25 point victory and still get charged with a loss in the eyes of the local media. The theory is that since the Cowboys got little help today from the Packers, Saints and Chargers, they are doomed to miss the playoffs.
I choose to look at the situation from a different perspective. My mother always taught me, “if you want something done right, do it yourself.” The Cowboys would be wise to take these words under advisement. If they go out and take care of their own business, winning the remaining games on their schedule, they will finish 12-4–one game off their 13-3 record last season–and be assured of a Wild Card slot in the playoffs.
Sure, the road will not be easy. The Steelers rolled over a good Patriots teams in B.F.E., Massachusetts today and next week we must travel to their home. The Steelers have always been envious of the Cowboys (sorry Brian) and the “Terrible Towels” will be out in full effect. In addition, we must play on a grass surface in a city that the NFL should not allow a grass surface. We’ve all seen how Heinz Field plays in Decemeber, like a swamp. The temperature will be low; water in some form will probably soak the field and the Cowboys will start with a definite disadvantage, but we have a (healthy)Romo–the Great Equalizer.
Next, we have the Giants. Yes, they possess the best record in the NFL, but whose to say they can stay away from gun related accidents in the next two weeks? Plus, it’s the second to last game at Texas Stadium. There’s no way Brandon Jacobs leaves this game happy.
The Ravens? Yeah, they’re hot, but this is the last game at Texas Stadium.
Philly is Philly. They’re fans are far more dangerous than their football team. Before playing in Philly, you need to be up to date on all your shots and just tune out the obnoxious drunks. McNabb will eventually beat himself.
The Cowboys are more talented than any team left on their schedule and far more talented than the Falcons, Panters or Buccs. Now, it’s a matter of mental toughness and how much they want the playoffs. If the Cowboys, don’t win out, it will be because of a lack of effort, in which case they don’t deserve to be in the playoffs.
