If Romo Stays Healthy, I Think Dallas Has a Shot This Year

...is too big of an if for me. He just seems to have zero knack for avoiding big shots, and for all the hoopla around their offensive line, they're still middle-of-the-roadish in pass protection.

Detroit is an interesting team and the next 2 weeks are a good litmus test for them - going on the road to AZ and NE. They're finding ways to win instead of lose and weathered the storm of losing the best WR in football for an extended period and may have unearthed another top 10 guy in Tate. If Ebron catches up and can start to contribute regularly they're going to be a mess to defend. Also, they're getting contributions from their secondary that were absent in prior years under Schwartz. They also already beat Green Bay and held them to something like 7.

Cowboys winning sucks but it has the following two consolation points:
1. Eagles fans will be even more pissed off than us
2. The Eagles trophy case continues to hold only a can of chunky soup, which is priceless.

regardless.

.....as they get healthier the bette they will become...Never thought I'd see it mayb not the SB but true post-season quality

if their defense can stay fairly strong. But we know how quickly things can change in the NFL.

Watch Stanton become the next Hostetler.

which is Aaron Rodgers by a pretty significant margin. If they can bring the pressure like they did against the Bears then they can beat anyone. They can likely beat anyone even without playing good D.

Wake up sheeple!

At least Philly(city) has a vibe.

I choose the Eagles if it comes down to it.

and I hope they never win another game as long as I live. Sorry about Witten and Romo, but they play for the Cowboys, so who cares about them?

I don't feel as virulently about the Eagles, but I still want them to lose.

I also don't think the Cowboys' defense is good enough, Murray will burn out at some point, and the Eagles' luck is bound to run out at some point this season. I'd kinda like to see Sanchez win; feel bad for him. Detroit seems like a well-rounded team; Green Bay? Seattle? I don't think any of them have the wherewithal right now to beat Denver/the Pats/Indy. But who know who gets on a run? As far as I'm concerned, it could be anybody but the Cowboys and I'll be happy. I always root for the Giants and whoever's playing the Cowboys, but the second half of that almost takes priority this year.

In comment 11972708 Eric from BBI said:

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How is their OL still playing so well with all those injuries?

Eric, im prettY sure they have had all their starters back for a couple weeks now. Mathis and Kelce are playing

In comment 11972778 chopperhatch said:

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In comment 11972708 Eric from BBI said: Quote: How is their OL still playing so well with all those injuries? Eric, im prettY sure they have had all their starters back for a couple weeks now. Mathis and Kelce are playing

Yup. Mathis and Kelce are back, but now Herremans is done for the year.

They're not quite what they were last year, but still very solid. Especially in pass pro.

Murray also needs to stay healthy. With those two, I agree with you. But, I also wouldn't rule out Seattle.

Right now, SF is on the outside looking in, but a lot can change between now and the end of the season. NO could actually be a losing team hosting a WC weekend game as a division winner. NO at home could be a tough draw, even if they make it at 7-9 or 8-8.

I agree that the 2 most intriguing games for the rest of the year could be Dallas and Philly x2. They are neck and neck and it is possible only the division winner makes the playoffs. Although, right now, I think 1 WC is the loser of that battle.

I remember hearing about how screwed the Cowboys were with the cap and how LAST year was supposed to be their last chance before they had to purge. Well, they purged (Ware is one example) and here they are kicking some ass. I swear I read somewhere on here about how they will be so screwed becuase of the cap this year and in the future. I bought into it too. Add in all the injuries to the defense this year and it is amazing to me how they have been able to overcome this. Jason Garrett coach of the year? :P

FO has the Eagles past schedule ranked dead last #32 and Dallas' two spots better at #30.

In comment 11972797 Chris in Philly said:

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In comment 11972778 chopperhatch said: Quote: In comment 11972708 Eric from BBI said: Quote: How is their OL still playing so well with all those injuries? Eric, im prettY sure they have had all their starters back for a couple weeks now. Mathis and Kelce are playing Yup. Mathis and Kelce are back, but now Herremans is done for the year. They're not quite what they were last year, but still very solid. Especially in pass pro.

I think they have a big advantage over the lesser teams......it takes a defensive team that knows their system and can keep up, match up, and trust their assignments. The Eagles really don't have outstanding personnel, other than the RB McCoy, but get teams turned around thru confusion, and even more so by the opposition tiring.

is playing on borrowed time. His back is not going to last the season.

the game after handing him a new contract.

what a kick in the (*@

While I hate everything Eagles more than any other team... team, players and fans, I'd like the Giants to catch up with Cowboys 5 SB wins. Giants are 1 SB short (not including the 4 before the merger). I dont want the Cowboys to widen the gap.

While I'll miss saying "How many Lombardi's do you have?" when an Eagles fan talks shit, but with 1 SB, they'd still be 3 shy of the Giants. I guess 3 up, you could still say that, but it doesnt have the same zing to it.

except I'll modify my "rooting against":

(1a) See Cowboys knocked out. (Don't want them to get 6 SBs)
(1b) See 49ers knocked out. (Don't want them to get 6 SBs)
(1c) See Green Bay knocked out. (No 14th championship)
(4) See Patriots knocked out. (No 4th SB for Pats/Brady)
(5) See Eagles knocked out. (Keep SB trophy case empty)

Wouldn't mind too much if they won:
(1) See Broncos win (2nd SB for Peyton)
(2) See Lions win (It's been a long, long time)
(3) See Cardinals win (see (2) )

In comment 11972833 Les in TO said:

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is playing on borrowed time. His back is not going to last the season.

Sucks Romo plays for Dallas... seems like a nice guy, not to mention tough. I would have liked to root for him. Too bad, never going to happen.

This is two years now of Chip Kelly getting production out of a pedestrian quarterback in his system. If he's truly figured out a way to plug and play the quarterback position, you're talking about a revolutionary change as far as cap dynamics. The situation the 9ers and Seahawks were fortunate to fall into could be a regular situation for them. If Sanchez plays well the rest of the year, that will convince me.

Highly doubt he leads Dallas to a SB.

Plus, their defense is going to get toasted. In postseason.

In comment 11972861 oipolloi said:

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Highly doubt he leads Dallas to a SB. Plus, their defense is going to get toasted. In postseason.

Not true. He won 1 playoff game, vs Philly in 09

I think Sanchez is a legit QB now that he has weapons and a good OC in Kelly. I also think the Philly blitz will get to Romo the way it did when they played the Skins.
I don't care who wins it as long as it's not Dallas or SF.
I'll root for the Cards, GB and even Detroit.
I really think people are underestimating Sanchez. He was impressive in his debut last night.

"Stays healthy"? Has he been healthy yet this year?

He's playing like a fucking warrior, unfortunately.

playoffs. If the Eagles win the NFC East, they will have to contend with Green Bay, Detroit, Arizona, Seattle and San Fran.

And BTW, I would very easily put Detroit up their as well. I'm not sure why "not in my lifetime" applies to them this year, they look really good.

the cowboys.

In comment 11972705 Eric from BBI said:

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rooting interest now is: (1a) See Eagles knocked out. (1b) See Cowboys knocked out.

and then...the universe will be back on center again!!

In comment 11972694 Chris in Philly said:

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who wins as long as it's not the Eagles. I would rather see Dallas win 10 Super Bowls in a row than see the Eagles win one.

/agree

When the morons in charge have him playing late in a 31-7 game and still dropping back to pass and taking hits! The idiocy there is mind-numbing. Go, Jerrah!

- Detroit, always liked them growing up because of Barry Sanders. That dumpster fire deserves a superbowl like Cleveland does.
- Green Bay, I have no positive or negative feelings towards this franchise.
- Arizona, see Green Bay.
- New Orleans, outside of Lousiana they have some bandwagon ass fans who oddly enough, I haven't seen at bars since they were hot a few years ago. Regardless, I have no feelings positive or negative towards these guys.

I can't stomach any other NFC contended winning it. The worst in this order would be: Seattle, Philly, Dallas, 49ers. Seattle tops the list because of a loud mouth friend of mine. Because of him I want Seattle to be irrelevant for the rest of his life.

I'll be rooting for the following teams to win it all this year in this order: Cleveland, Detroit, Denver, Indy, Arizona, Green Bay, New Orleans.

In comment 11972694 Chris in Philly said:

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who wins as long as it's not the Eagles. I would rather see Dallas win 10 Super Bowls in a row than see the Eagles win one.

Ditto

is leading their division at 4-5?! JUst think about that?! GIants would be 1 game back in that division! The NFC South really sucks this year.

Anyway, I wouldn't mind seeing Detroit or some other team win their 1st Super Bowl, except Philly!

To me it comes down to which team is playing the best defense. Even though it's still an offensive-centric league, its that defense, whomever it is, that will make the difference in the playoffs.

Oobviously they need Romo to stay healthy but that is true of any contender. No team can win with a backup QB in todays NFL

DeMarco has never been able to stay healthy and he has turned into the best RB in the NFL. He is the key to what is making Dallas a real contender this year

They have all the pieces this year and probably won't have most of them next year with Bryant, Murray, Free, and Parnell all FAs (not to mention half their defense).

But if they lose any more Key Players on Defense
and I don't thing Murray will hold up way to
many carries .Romo takes to many hits .
Philly is athletic and well coached not
Sure if Sanchez can play consistantly not sure
If Foles makes it back . I wouldnt fall asleep
no the Lions but they have to run the ball better IMO
to keep winning .

being SB champions this year.

This year.

Should be fun once the playoffs start.

for teams I dislike to beat teams I hate. Thanks, Giants.

I'd hate to be the wild card team that plays against the Saints(assuming they win the division).

In comment 11972828 BillT said:

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FO has the Eagles past schedule ranked dead last #32 and Dallas' two spots better at #30.

Well the Eagles did go into Indy and win. They went to Arizona and lost on the final play of the game.

They're legit... but i suspect we'll see the real Mark Sanchez soon and their run game shockingly... sucks. Not sure why, but McCoy not only is having a lousy year, but i dont think i've ever seen him carry the rock as lazily as he is this year. It's almost like he and Chip Kelly are in some kind of feud (obviously I'm speculating).

And there is no way this current special teams/defensive TDs stretch of theres is sustainable. It seems almost historical the run they are currently on between Sproles returns and defensive TDs.

so they have 4 out of the 5 starters on OL back now. I think with Chip Kelly's system, Sanchez can be good enough and, to me, they look like the team to beat as of this week.

but i think Green Bay beats them next week and secures #1 overall seed in the conference.

To me GB is a little bit more well-rounded with a significantly better QB.

In comment 11972980 shabu said:

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In comment 11972694 Chris in Philly said: Quote: who wins as long as it's not the Eagles. I would rather see Dallas win 10 Super Bowls in a row than see the Eagles win one. /agree

Seconded. Hate the f-ing birds, and their fans.

I wish nothing but misery on both franchises.

Detroit win. That city could use a boost.

Put me in the camp that has grown to feel sorry for Romo. I seethed hatred towards Romo and the Cowboy up to 2007 when we beat them in the playoffs and then their team spiraled out of control. I thought Romo was a prick but have come around on him. He's suffered and doesn't seem like a bad guy. Granted, something about getting older means not hating things so much as it's a waste of time. Philly though - there's just something about them I do not like.

that the key is to get into the playoffs and then everyone has a chance. All of these teams have flaws so Philly and Cowboys have a good shot. This is worrisome.

The upside. With a good draft and a DC change (at minimum), we could be right back up there by next year.

Their last six games are as hard as ours are easy.