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2007 SCHEDULE
PRE-SEASON
Thu Aug 9 INDIANAPOLIS
(FOX) 7:00 pm
Sat Aug 18 DENVER (BSM)
7:00 pm
Sat Aug 25 @ Houston
(BSM) 7:00 pm
Thu Aug 30 @ Minnesota
(BSM) 7:00 pm
REGULAR SEASON
1. Sun, Sept. 9 NY GIANTS
(NBC) 7:15 pm
2. Sun, Sept. 16 @ Miami
(FOX) 3:05 pm
3. Sun, Sept. 23 @
Chicago (NBC) 7:15 pm
4. Sun, Sept. 30 ST. LOUIS
(FOX) Noon
5. Mon, Oct. 8 @ Buffalo
(ESPN) 7:30 pm
6. Sun, Oct. 14 NEW
ENGLAND (CBS) 3:15 pm
7. Sun, Oct. 21
MINNESOTA (FOX) Noon
8. Sun, Oct. 28 BYE WEEK
9. Sun, Nov 4 @
Philadelphia (NBC) 7:15
pm
10. Sun, Nov. 11 @ NY
Giants (FOX) 3:15 pm
11. Sun, Nov. 18
WASHINGTON (FOX) Noon
12. Thu, Nov. 22 NY JETS
(CBS) 3:15 pm
13. Thu, Nov. 29 GREEN
BAY (NFL) 7:15 pm
14. Sun, Dec. 9 @ Detroit
(FOX) Noon
15. Sun, Dec. 16 PHILLY
(FOX) 3:15 pm
16. Sat, Dec. 22 @
Carolina (NFL) 7:15 pm
17. Sun, Dec. 30 @
Washington (FOX) Noon
PRE-SEASON
Thu Aug 9 INDIANAPOLIS
(FOX) 7:00 pm
Sat Aug 18 DENVER (BSM)
7:00 pm
Sat Aug 25 @ Houston
(BSM) 7:00 pm
Thu Aug 30 @ Minnesota
(BSM) 7:00 pm
REGULAR SEASON
1. Sun, Sept. 9 NY GIANTS
(NBC) 7:15 pm
2. Sun, Sept. 16 @ Miami
(FOX) 3:05 pm
3. Sun, Sept. 23 @
Chicago (NBC) 7:15 pm
4. Sun, Sept. 30 ST. LOUIS
(FOX) Noon
5. Mon, Oct. 8 @ Buffalo
(ESPN) 7:30 pm
6. Sun, Oct. 14 NEW
ENGLAND (CBS) 3:15 pm
7. Sun, Oct. 21
MINNESOTA (FOX) Noon
8. Sun, Oct. 28 BYE WEEK
9. Sun, Nov 4 @
Philadelphia (NBC) 7:15
pm
10. Sun, Nov. 11 @ NY
Giants (FOX) 3:15 pm
11. Sun, Nov. 18
WASHINGTON (FOX) Noon
12. Thu, Nov. 22 NY JETS
(CBS) 3:15 pm
13. Thu, Nov. 29 GREEN
BAY (NFL) 7:15 pm
14. Sun, Dec. 9 @ Detroit
(FOX) Noon
15. Sun, Dec. 16 PHILLY
(FOX) 3:15 pm
16. Sat, Dec. 22 @
Carolina (NFL) 7:15 pm
17. Sun, Dec. 30 @
Washington (FOX) Noon
| Cowboy's Trivia Question of the Week! Who is the oldest player on the Cowboys' roster? Last Week's Answer: Danny White |
Don't Hit the Panic Button, Yet
You never want to see your team lose, but the fans and analysts
who say Dallas is starting another December collapse is jumping to
conclusions. So they lost. I'm not too concerned. You can't get
spoiled. We are going to lose a game every once in awhile. The
way I look at it, we could lose the next two games and win the Super
Bowl or we could win the next two and lose in the 2nd round of the
play-offs. You want momentum, but loses are going to happen.
There is a reason this franchise has never had a team go 14-2.
The main reason I'm not concerned is that the defense played
great. If they would have had a second poor week in a row I would
be worried. Our offense is going to be fine. Tony Romo finally had
a bad game. He has been making it look too easy this season as
we don't fully appreciate what he had done during his seven game
streak with a QB rating of 100 of more.
The offensive line really struggled after Andre Gurode left. We
were playing a very confusing defensive front. Corey Procter can
block, but he probably isn't nearly as good at recognizing what the
Eagles are doing at the line and making proper line calls and
adjustments.
Our offense has carried us most of the season and that won't
change. Critics say teams are figuring the offense out. Romo
missed Owens on that first drive on a deep pass. Owens likely
would have scored an 85 yard touchdown. I don't think that is what
the Eagles had in mind. Not to mention only a week ago the
Cowboys scored 28 points in a game were they hardly ever had the
ball.
I was really happy with the way the defense played. They got
consistent pressure on Donovan McNabb. That is saying something
when they were on the field nearly two thirds of the game. The
stopped the run and kept Westbrook in check on screens and
dump-offs. The play of the defense makes me more optimistic than
I was going into the game. We lost, but the unit that has struggled
at times this season was great.
Anthony Henry is back. He was matched up on the quick Kevin
Curtis and he looked great. He was able to press him and when he
made an underneath catch he made an aggressive tackle. Curtis is
similar to Wes Welker who gave Dallas fits without Henry. You
would think those guys would be too quick for Henry, but since
neither guy has good deep speed he can press them and they can't
get off the line.
Jay Ratliff had a great game. He had a sack and he consistently
pressured McNabb up the middle. He definitely rewarded the front
office for giving him the new contract extension. I would say Jason
Ferguson's days are numbered. We didn't pay Ratliff that kind of
money to sit on the bench next season. I like Ferguson and I'd
rather have him at nose tackle and Ratliff playing end instead of
Spears, but I don't see that happening. Cutting Ferguson will save
us four million dollars of cap space and that would go along way in
re-signing Ken Hamlin or Flozell Adams.
I would like a prototypical nose tackle, but Ratliff has done the job
and he doesn't seem to be wearing down so it doesn't make sense
to keep around the aging Ferguson. Ferguson can still play, but we
don't really need him. Tank Johnson seems to be playing decent as
a backup. He will be a lot better with an off-season under his belt.
I will know exactly who this team is after this Saturday's game
against the Carolina Panthers. If we struggle again, I will be officially
worried. I expect this team to respond the way they have all season.
I am predicting at least a two touchdown victory hopefully with the
return of Terry Glenn.
That is about all I have to say. The offense struggled for once.
Period. If you are worried don't be. Teams are going to lose and
last time I checked 12-2 isn't half bad.
You never want to see your team lose, but the fans and analysts
who say Dallas is starting another December collapse is jumping to
conclusions. So they lost. I'm not too concerned. You can't get
spoiled. We are going to lose a game every once in awhile. The
way I look at it, we could lose the next two games and win the Super
Bowl or we could win the next two and lose in the 2nd round of the
play-offs. You want momentum, but loses are going to happen.
There is a reason this franchise has never had a team go 14-2.
The main reason I'm not concerned is that the defense played
great. If they would have had a second poor week in a row I would
be worried. Our offense is going to be fine. Tony Romo finally had
a bad game. He has been making it look too easy this season as
we don't fully appreciate what he had done during his seven game
streak with a QB rating of 100 of more.
The offensive line really struggled after Andre Gurode left. We
were playing a very confusing defensive front. Corey Procter can
block, but he probably isn't nearly as good at recognizing what the
Eagles are doing at the line and making proper line calls and
adjustments.
Our offense has carried us most of the season and that won't
change. Critics say teams are figuring the offense out. Romo
missed Owens on that first drive on a deep pass. Owens likely
would have scored an 85 yard touchdown. I don't think that is what
the Eagles had in mind. Not to mention only a week ago the
Cowboys scored 28 points in a game were they hardly ever had the
ball.
I was really happy with the way the defense played. They got
consistent pressure on Donovan McNabb. That is saying something
when they were on the field nearly two thirds of the game. The
stopped the run and kept Westbrook in check on screens and
dump-offs. The play of the defense makes me more optimistic than
I was going into the game. We lost, but the unit that has struggled
at times this season was great.
Anthony Henry is back. He was matched up on the quick Kevin
Curtis and he looked great. He was able to press him and when he
made an underneath catch he made an aggressive tackle. Curtis is
similar to Wes Welker who gave Dallas fits without Henry. You
would think those guys would be too quick for Henry, but since
neither guy has good deep speed he can press them and they can't
get off the line.
Jay Ratliff had a great game. He had a sack and he consistently
pressured McNabb up the middle. He definitely rewarded the front
office for giving him the new contract extension. I would say Jason
Ferguson's days are numbered. We didn't pay Ratliff that kind of
money to sit on the bench next season. I like Ferguson and I'd
rather have him at nose tackle and Ratliff playing end instead of
Spears, but I don't see that happening. Cutting Ferguson will save
us four million dollars of cap space and that would go along way in
re-signing Ken Hamlin or Flozell Adams.
I would like a prototypical nose tackle, but Ratliff has done the job
and he doesn't seem to be wearing down so it doesn't make sense
to keep around the aging Ferguson. Ferguson can still play, but we
don't really need him. Tank Johnson seems to be playing decent as
a backup. He will be a lot better with an off-season under his belt.
I will know exactly who this team is after this Saturday's game
against the Carolina Panthers. If we struggle again, I will be officially
worried. I expect this team to respond the way they have all season.
I am predicting at least a two touchdown victory hopefully with the
return of Terry Glenn.
That is about all I have to say. The offense struggled for once.
Period. If you are worried don't be. Teams are going to lose and
last time I checked 12-2 isn't half bad.
Cowboys Send 11 To Hawaii
Cowboys will be everywhere at this February's Pro Bowl. A record
tying eleven players were sent. This is a testament to the great
season the team is having as well as the tremendous fan support
the team receives.
On offense Tony Romo, Marion Barber, Jason Witten, Terrell
Owens, Flozell Adams, Leonard Davis, and Andre Gurode were
selected. In case you are counting, that is seven of a possible
eleven players on offense.
Romo, Witten, and Owens were no brainers as all are having
record setting seasons. Marion Barber is questionable since he is
only 7th in the NFC in rushing. His selection shows however that
fans, coaches, and players have a lot of respect for him even if he
is a part-time player. He definitely got plenty of fan votes, but I
opposing players and coaches seem to have a lot of respect for the
guy. The three offensive lineman are all having great seasons.
We probably have the best offensive line in football and all three of
those guys have been outstanding. Leonard Davis was a minor
surprise, but Gurode and Adams have played better than they did
last season when each went to Hawaii.
We had three players selected on defense. DeMarcus Ware was a
lock. Terence Newman has been snubbed before. This hasn't
been his best season, but his four interceptions looked good to
voters. A Dallas safety was also selected and I'm happy to say it
was Ken Hamlin. I would have been angry to see Roy Williams go
again when he hasn't played nearly as well. Roy still might go since
Sean Taylor is one of the NFC safeties, but at least a deserving
Hamlin gets to go to.
Nick Folk had his tremendous rookie season capped by a Pro Bowl
selection. He has been superb and I hope he can be our kicker for
the next ten years.
It is nice to see all of these guys getting rewarded for their hard
work although these Pro Bowl selections are just going to make
Barber, Newman, and Hamlin that much more expensive to re-sign.
Still, Thanks to all you Cowboys fans that voted and helped get our
guys in.
Cowboys will be everywhere at this February's Pro Bowl. A record
tying eleven players were sent. This is a testament to the great
season the team is having as well as the tremendous fan support
the team receives.
On offense Tony Romo, Marion Barber, Jason Witten, Terrell
Owens, Flozell Adams, Leonard Davis, and Andre Gurode were
selected. In case you are counting, that is seven of a possible
eleven players on offense.
Romo, Witten, and Owens were no brainers as all are having
record setting seasons. Marion Barber is questionable since he is
only 7th in the NFC in rushing. His selection shows however that
fans, coaches, and players have a lot of respect for him even if he
is a part-time player. He definitely got plenty of fan votes, but I
opposing players and coaches seem to have a lot of respect for the
guy. The three offensive lineman are all having great seasons.
We probably have the best offensive line in football and all three of
those guys have been outstanding. Leonard Davis was a minor
surprise, but Gurode and Adams have played better than they did
last season when each went to Hawaii.
We had three players selected on defense. DeMarcus Ware was a
lock. Terence Newman has been snubbed before. This hasn't
been his best season, but his four interceptions looked good to
voters. A Dallas safety was also selected and I'm happy to say it
was Ken Hamlin. I would have been angry to see Roy Williams go
again when he hasn't played nearly as well. Roy still might go since
Sean Taylor is one of the NFC safeties, but at least a deserving
Hamlin gets to go to.
Nick Folk had his tremendous rookie season capped by a Pro Bowl
selection. He has been superb and I hope he can be our kicker for
the next ten years.
It is nice to see all of these guys getting rewarded for their hard
work although these Pro Bowl selections are just going to make
Barber, Newman, and Hamlin that much more expensive to re-sign.
Still, Thanks to all you Cowboys fans that voted and helped get our
guys in.