Grits and Shins Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 Dallas over Atlanta? I'm a Dallas fan and all ... but it seems like these two teams are on different paths with the Boys going in the wrong direction. What has Dallas done recently that makes you believe they can put forth a solid defense for a full 4 quarters? Atlanta can run and and they can pass ... or are they going to lay down for the Boys in the new stadium? Or are you speculating that the offense is going to finally get out of their funk and will stop turning the ball over? Isn't this the Cowboy team that had to give everything they had to defeat a hapless Kansas City team in over time? Atlanta is far superior to the Chiefs ... you really think playing at home is going to make that big a difference? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T_bone65 Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 Maybe it is becasue of the Bye week , but I have to agree with you we look aweful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CowboysDiehard Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 I was a little surprised to see this too. Atlanta are 4.5 pt dogs in some places...too good to be true...might have to do it. If Dallas wins by a FG, I get to have my cake and eat it too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irish Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 This is the NFL and anything can happen. Look at the Redskins and how they've lost to terrible, winless teams each and every week this season. No one would've ever guessed that would happen. So, Dallas beating Atlanta isn't too far fetched. Sure there may be some homerism involved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnightsOfKnee Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 Dallas is going to win. Handily. I daresay DESTROY the falcons. THis is not to say they have righted the boat, or that i have renewed belief in my Cows making a run, but this situation is one they (imo) will predictably win. By A LOT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grits and Shins Posted October 21, 2009 Author Share Posted October 21, 2009 (edited) Reading DMD's write up he points out that Atlanta has been thumped on the road playing well at home. He also points out that Dallas has had moments and comes off a bye week. All that I understand ... but I watched Dallas' defense give up massive yards on the ground to TB and I watched them give up massive yards in the air to the Giants. Against New York, Denver and Kansas City the defense might as well have not been on the field in the 4th quarter for as effective as they were. Between a defense that can't play for 60 minutes, an offense that has a propensity to turn the ball over, a powder puff coaching staff, and a propensity for drive killing penalties on offense and drive extending penalties on defense I don't see how this team can be predicted to win. And I dang sure don't think Wade is going to out-coach anybody. Edited October 21, 2009 by Grits and Shins Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaP'N GRuNGe Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 Oakland will never beat Philly either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grits and Shins Posted October 21, 2009 Author Share Posted October 21, 2009 Oakland will never beat Philly either. Nobody predicted that or expected it ... but it obviously happened. If DMD had predicted Oakland to beat Philadelphia I dang sure would have asked him why ... kinda like I'm asking why he would predict Dallas to beat Atlanta. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingfish247 Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 (edited) It's Atlanta's D. Their ppg allowed doesn't tell the whole story. They're below average in total yds against. They allow 118 rush ypg at 4.7 ypc including Forte's dud last week. This is a bend, don't break D. Throw in the recent injuries in their secondary and this is a team that probably won't travel too well. Oh, and they haven't really traveled. Road games in DET, StL... please. SF, ok but that was just a weird game where ATL was able to do anything and everything against a pretty good team. And they didn't look good in NE. Delhomme threw for 300 on this defense. Romo, Witten, Choice, Barber, Austin, and Williams shouldn't have too much trouble making this a game. Tracy Phillips may even vulture a TD or two. But as a Falcons homer, I must admit the latter would be pretty awesome. Edited October 21, 2009 by kingfish247 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duchess Jack Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 Dallas is now healthy and has had an extra week to figure out how to use Austin more. Atlanta also lost Brian Williams. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duchess Jack Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 Oakland will never beat Philly either. the only thing this should be used for is an argument to support.... 'could it happen?' in which case the answer is 'yes' but anybody using this game to establish some sort of probability is crazy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skylive5 Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 I dislike the cowboys and have always disliked the cowboys.... but even with that.... I am see them beat Atlanta after a bye week and at home. Sounds to me like some of you cowboy fans aren't as solid in your homerism as you try to make out you are. Shame shame..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grits and Shins Posted October 21, 2009 Author Share Posted October 21, 2009 It's Atlanta's D. Their ppg allowed doesn't tell the whole story. They're below average in total yds against. They allow 118 rush ypg at 4.7 ypc including Forte's dud last week. This is a bend, don't break D. Throw in the recent injuries in their secondary and this is a team that probably won't travel too well. Oh, and they haven't really traveled. Road games in DET, StL... please. SF, ok but that was just a weird game where ATL was able to do anything and everything against a pretty good team. And they didn't look good in NE. Delhomme threw for 300 on this defense. Romo, Witten, Choice, Barber, Austin, and Williams shouldn't have too much trouble making this a game. How did Dallas's offense look against Kansas City? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billay Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 This wouldn;t be the first time DMD's homerism has come through at the huddle... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
detlef Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 the only thing this should be used for is an argument to support.... 'could it happen?' in which case the answer is 'yes' but anybody using this game to establish some sort of probability is crazy. exactly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duchess Jack Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 Sounds to me like some of you cowboy fans aren't as solid in your homerism as you try to make out you are. Shame shame..... most fans give too much credit when their team is winning and give too much blame when their team is losing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grits and Shins Posted October 21, 2009 Author Share Posted October 21, 2009 I dislike the cowboys and have always disliked the cowboys.... but even with that.... I am see them beat Atlanta after a bye week and at home. Sounds to me like some of you cowboy fans aren't as solid in your homerism as you try to make out you are. Shame shame..... Oh I'm a Cowboy fan ... just a jaded one. I think this team is soft largely because we have a powder puff coach ... and we have a powder puff coach because we have one of the worst GMs in the league. I hate the fact that a team that is clearly loaded with talent can be so negatively impacted by a horrible front office. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skylive5 Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 I hate the fact that a team that is clearly loaded with talent can be so negatively impacted by a horrible front office. Learn to live with it.... I have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grits and Shins Posted October 21, 2009 Author Share Posted October 21, 2009 Learn to live with it.... I have. < sigh > I know ... the horrible thought is that we are on the path that ends in Al Davis / Oakland Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duchess Jack Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 Oh I'm a Cowboy fan ... just a jaded one. I think this team is soft largely because we have a powder puff coach ... and we have a powder puff coach because we have one of the worst GMs in the league. I hate the fact that a team that is clearly loaded with talent can be so negatively impacted by a horrible front office. Front office so far as? I mean - a team loaded with talent has the front office to thank, right? So they're no all that bad. Granted - some new coaches might be in order, but that seems easier than loading your team with talent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grits and Shins Posted October 21, 2009 Author Share Posted October 21, 2009 (edited) Front office so far as? I mean - a team loaded with talent has the front office to thank, right? So they're no all that bad. Granted - some new coaches might be in order, but that seems easier than loading your team with talent. The talent on this team now is largely thanks to Bill Parcells tenure. Bill is gone and it is back to the down hill slide. Bill = great GM, not-so-great coach. Edited October 21, 2009 by Grits and Shins Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingfish247 Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 How did Dallas's offense look against Kansas City? That's one game. They looked pretty awful but it's not like Arrowhead is an easy place to play for an inconsistent, average team like the 'Boys. KC only allows 8 more yds through the air per game. ATL allows a slighty worse rush ypc. How'd the 'Boys look against the Giants? Romo had his Delhomme like statline of 127, 1:3, 29.6 rating. Thanks to 250 rush yards, 8.7 rush ypc, and 3 TDs they came within a FG in the final seconds of the game. I'm not saying Dallas will beat Atlanta. I'm just saying Dallas is an up-and-down team. Underachieving versus clearly inferior opponents and randomly showing up against teams they have no business beating, especially at home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 David has Donald Driver tied for 2nd best among WR this week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T_bone65 Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 I dislike the cowboys and have always disliked the cowboys.... but even with that.... I am see them beat Atlanta after a bye week and at home. Sounds to me like some of you cowboy fans aren't as solid in your homerism as you try to make out you are. Shame shame..... I am very comfortable in my homerism, but can be realistic also Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STL Fan Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 Speaking as an owner of Romo and Austin, let me be the first to say that I think DMD is a genius. :brownnose: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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