Now the Cowboys have two Roy Williams with which to disappoint their fans.
I jest, I jest. I'm much more inclined to believe that the expensive (three draft picks) trade will be worth it. I'm actually inclined to believe it'll be what gets the Cowboys over the hump and into the NFC Championship. Really. I do.
I think the 'Boys will go 2-1 between now and when Romo is supposed to be healthy again. I think Brad Johnson will be a breath of fresh air for an offense that has looked lost the past three games. It doesn't help that Felix Jones is gone for a while, but I think Marion Barber and Co. will pick up the slack. Brad Johnson should be quite pleased that he has another big, fast, imposing WR target to throw to the next three weeks.
Some have raised the question: what if Brad Johnson takes this team 3-0 while Romo is gone? Does Romo get his job back?
Yes, he does. Romo isn't Vince Young. Romo isn't Brian Griese. He's a constant 300-yard passer. He's a proven regular season winner. Quarterbacks have slumps. I don't hear people calling for Peyton Manning's replacement Sorgi -- and the Colts have a worse record than the 4-2 Cowboys. Manning didn't look like Manning. He was slumping. He looked great against the Ravens and now everything is right with the Colts. It's better that Romo sucks now than later in the season. He'll take these four weeks and turn himself into a patient, calm passer who will manage the offense and won't take risks every other pass. I believe this. He's a competitor.
I haven't appreciated his tone when asked about his erratic play, but I think this break will be good for him. Fess up to your inadequacies and be a better QB. When you return, Tony, you'll have T.O., Roy Williams II, Patrick Crayton in the slot (where he belongs), security blanket Jason Witten, and hopefully both members of the double-headed backfield monster. That's a potent, dangerous offense for every defense in the league. It's about time the Cowboys play up to their talent level.
This is an important stretch for this team. Pacman Jones' departure is almost meaningless here. I think rookie corners Mike Jenkins and Orlando Scandrick will shine while Newman is out. Miles Austin is a more than competent kickoff and punt returner to replace the delinquent Pacman and the injured Felix Jones.
And the defense! My, the defense. I think they've played exceptionally well. They saw the field quite frequently against Arizona because of the turnovers and quick drives the Cowboy offense was having. I don't think they can be blamed for wearing down at the end. I don't. I was quite impressed with the unit as a whole against a passing offense that shredded Buffalo and a few other teams this year.
The Cowboys will be alright, even in the toughest division in football. Look for T.O. to either tear the team apart or bring the team closer together. It was rather inspiring to see him chew out Andre Gurode for his lazy effort last Sunday.
~Daddy
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
QB Tuesday
OK, so I was wrong about the Browns. Who could've guessed that?
Fine, fine, but Steve Young has mighty Joseph Smith and Brigham Young on his side. That's like "Jesus fighting a bear" kind of magic. Speaking of Steve Young, how obvious is it that he loathes Emmitt Smith? I guess it's because of all the Cowboys/49ers shit that went on in the 90s. Or it's because Emmitt Smith is fucking terrible at his job. I'd rather listen to Michael Irvin giving literary analysis on Dickensian social commentary of Victorian England than listen to Emmitt Smith uttering a sentence of football commentary. It's a shame, really. He certainly didn't rush for 18,000 or whatever yards with his brain.
Eli Manning looked positively shell shocked in tonight's contest. He always looks like this, yes, but this time he was throwing pick-sixes in the red zone. I would venture to guess that Plaxico's absence from the team hurt his chemistry with Manning, but that's no excuse for Manning's miscues with other receivers, especially the pick-six in question (which was an underthrown ball to an otherwise open Amani Toomer). And where was the Giants' defense? All I've heard the past few weeks is how the team doesn't miss Strahan or Umenyiora. What I saw tonight would suggest otherwise. And against Cleveland's line? I heard comparisons between D.A. and Tom Brady tonight. Tom Brady?! It's all because D.A. had time to place his passes. The Giants' pass rush was non-existent.
Give credit to Cleveland. I don't mean to make it sound like the Giants lost this game more than the Browns won it. The Browns had to win this one, and they did. They did it against what many considered to be the best team in the league. They did it on national TV. They did it convincingly. All of that said, the Giants have problems. Tom Coughlin's clock management at the end of the game was Romeo Crennel-like. Meaning it sucked. Eli Manning threw three avoidable picks. The Giants D couldn't get any penetration.
I see the Giants bouncing back next week against San Fran. I also see the Skins bouncing back against tonight's Browns next week. I don't see Pittsburgh releasing its grip on the AFC North. They find ways to win even when they have holes in their running game and O-line.
But tonight, tonight, the Browns looked awfully good against the defending champs. Any given Sunday/Monday, I guess.
~Daddy
Fine, fine, but Steve Young has mighty Joseph Smith and Brigham Young on his side. That's like "Jesus fighting a bear" kind of magic. Speaking of Steve Young, how obvious is it that he loathes Emmitt Smith? I guess it's because of all the Cowboys/49ers shit that went on in the 90s. Or it's because Emmitt Smith is fucking terrible at his job. I'd rather listen to Michael Irvin giving literary analysis on Dickensian social commentary of Victorian England than listen to Emmitt Smith uttering a sentence of football commentary. It's a shame, really. He certainly didn't rush for 18,000 or whatever yards with his brain.
Eli Manning looked positively shell shocked in tonight's contest. He always looks like this, yes, but this time he was throwing pick-sixes in the red zone. I would venture to guess that Plaxico's absence from the team hurt his chemistry with Manning, but that's no excuse for Manning's miscues with other receivers, especially the pick-six in question (which was an underthrown ball to an otherwise open Amani Toomer). And where was the Giants' defense? All I've heard the past few weeks is how the team doesn't miss Strahan or Umenyiora. What I saw tonight would suggest otherwise. And against Cleveland's line? I heard comparisons between D.A. and Tom Brady tonight. Tom Brady?! It's all because D.A. had time to place his passes. The Giants' pass rush was non-existent.
Give credit to Cleveland. I don't mean to make it sound like the Giants lost this game more than the Browns won it. The Browns had to win this one, and they did. They did it against what many considered to be the best team in the league. They did it on national TV. They did it convincingly. All of that said, the Giants have problems. Tom Coughlin's clock management at the end of the game was Romeo Crennel-like. Meaning it sucked. Eli Manning threw three avoidable picks. The Giants D couldn't get any penetration.
I see the Giants bouncing back next week against San Fran. I also see the Skins bouncing back against tonight's Browns next week. I don't see Pittsburgh releasing its grip on the AFC North. They find ways to win even when they have holes in their running game and O-line.
But tonight, tonight, the Browns looked awfully good against the defending champs. Any given Sunday/Monday, I guess.
~Daddy
Monday, October 13, 2008
Clevland's helmets look like candied bowling balls, and I want a bite.
So many professional, successful football players are, as Daddy would say, freaking weird-looking ass-goats. Derek Anderson has slight Down-Syndrome eyes. Eli Manning has ears like a Buddha. Plaxico has eyes that rival that of a toad's. I will start making a list.
Another list I'll definitely make will be football commentators I hate and/or things I hate about them. For example, I hate it when Tony Kornheiser speaks. At all. I really have no idea why he still has his job, especially after that anti-Mexican comment. Secondly, I don't like it when I'm forced to look at Stewart Scott's weird-eye. His mic also needs to be turned down, as he can only speak with a slight yell to his voice. Irritating. Finally, whenever Keyshawn Johnson wears velvet suits. WTF, man? Ok, ok, one more. I was watching some pre-game stuff Sunday and noticed that like all but one or two of the six or so commentators were matching their tie to their handkerchief, and all of the colors were bright, iridescent purples, yellows, or greens. What dicks. You know they had to coordinate that shit.
By the way, how wrong was Daddy about the game tonight? WTG, doofus.
-Mommy
Another list I'll definitely make will be football commentators I hate and/or things I hate about them. For example, I hate it when Tony Kornheiser speaks. At all. I really have no idea why he still has his job, especially after that anti-Mexican comment. Secondly, I don't like it when I'm forced to look at Stewart Scott's weird-eye. His mic also needs to be turned down, as he can only speak with a slight yell to his voice. Irritating. Finally, whenever Keyshawn Johnson wears velvet suits. WTF, man? Ok, ok, one more. I was watching some pre-game stuff Sunday and noticed that like all but one or two of the six or so commentators were matching their tie to their handkerchief, and all of the colors were bright, iridescent purples, yellows, or greens. What dicks. You know they had to coordinate that shit.
By the way, how wrong was Daddy about the game tonight? WTG, doofus.
-Mommy
Giants/Browns Halftime Report
The Browns lead the defending champs 17-14 going into the halftime break. The Browns didn't look like the Browns we've grown to groan about so far this season for most of the first half. They put pressure on Eli the Autistic Wonderboy and forced him to make some very circa-2006 Eli Manning-like decisions. The bright spot for the Giants for the first half was their stellar running attack. "Earth, Wind, and Fire" as they're so dubbed looked good as usual.
As an unabashed Cowboy fan (who will do his damndest to stay neutral here), I can't help but ponder what the Cowboys would've been like if they had drafted Brandon Jacobs instead of Marion Barber (Barber was taken 109th, Jacobs 110th in the 2005 Draft). I love Barber, but Jacobs is just such a freak of nature. I love watching him run.
The Browns showed flashes of their 2007 mediocre success at times in the first half. Braylon Edwards didn't drop 15 passes. Derek Anderson was accurate. Jamal Lewis looked almost as good as he did in 2004.
Just as I was getting comfortable with the idea of the Browns getting the "W" over the Giants, the Browns started to look like a 1-3 team with Romeo Crennel at the helm. I'm guessing Romeo won't be around after this season, especially if he doesn't give 2nd year professional bench warmer Brady Quinn a shot to energize their offense which is boring at best with Anderson taking the snaps. They have the offensive weapons but are without the field general to lead them to the endzone.
I'm more than convinced that the champs will rally in the second half and pummel the Browns, but I guess that's why they play the games.
Another note: the Browns should really keep the throwback helmets they're sporting tonight. Call me a tradition traitor, but screw the blank helmets. That's for college ball. I like the numbers on the side. I've always hated teams whose official logo is their entire helmet and not a singular image.
Instant Update: OK, Auti-Eli just threw another pick. I'm still unconvinced by the Browns, but we'll see.
~Daddy
As an unabashed Cowboy fan (who will do his damndest to stay neutral here), I can't help but ponder what the Cowboys would've been like if they had drafted Brandon Jacobs instead of Marion Barber (Barber was taken 109th, Jacobs 110th in the 2005 Draft). I love Barber, but Jacobs is just such a freak of nature. I love watching him run.
The Browns showed flashes of their 2007 mediocre success at times in the first half. Braylon Edwards didn't drop 15 passes. Derek Anderson was accurate. Jamal Lewis looked almost as good as he did in 2004.
Just as I was getting comfortable with the idea of the Browns getting the "W" over the Giants, the Browns started to look like a 1-3 team with Romeo Crennel at the helm. I'm guessing Romeo won't be around after this season, especially if he doesn't give 2nd year professional bench warmer Brady Quinn a shot to energize their offense which is boring at best with Anderson taking the snaps. They have the offensive weapons but are without the field general to lead them to the endzone.
I'm more than convinced that the champs will rally in the second half and pummel the Browns, but I guess that's why they play the games.
Another note: the Browns should really keep the throwback helmets they're sporting tonight. Call me a tradition traitor, but screw the blank helmets. That's for college ball. I like the numbers on the side. I've always hated teams whose official logo is their entire helmet and not a singular image.
Instant Update: OK, Auti-Eli just threw another pick. I'm still unconvinced by the Browns, but we'll see.
~Daddy
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