Comments on: The Blueprint to Paint the Big Blue Black and Blue

By: Mick

Mick — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 19:22:23 +0000

I agree with that. Truth be told, I predicted on our blogsite (NY Giants 101 – MVN) that Dallas would win this game. Giants usually perform poorly in early-season primetime. I’m sure Eric, Mike D and the boys will try to banish me, but who cares? I also said that the Cowboys’ won’t be able to handle their success. This is where Wade’s true liability will become glaring. Though Romo’s improv skills are tremendous (and he’s a great guy too), I don’t believe his leadership skills are enough to keep a whole team from going Twitter-happy. Though Ware’s a beast, he’s relatively soft-spoken – how’s he gonna convince youngsters like Felix, Martellus, et al to stop getting drunk on their Sportscenter highlights. Players such as Ray Lewis, Mike Strahan and Drew Brees possess the ability to fill the void of a headcoach that cannot lead. Jerry Jones doesn’t recognize the NEED for people like that (especially in his coach). JJ – great talent evaluator, poor mixologist.

By: Jonathan

Jonathan — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 12:14:42 +0000

Thanks for the response Mick.

1st, just because the 12 alignment presents the Cowboys the opportunity to send up to 5 capable receivers out, doesn’t mean all will be sent out. A quick chip by each of our TE’s very well may be all that Romo need’s to find the open receiver. In defense of Flozell, he was average last year, because he had to play all year with injuries to his legs and hand, due to the lack of depth behind him. Are depth is better this year, and so is he.

A team doesn’t alway’s need a coach to lead; sometimes the players can take that upon themselves. Watch for Demarcus Ware and Tony Romo to step up in a big way.

I give the Giant’s defense their due, which is why I’m saying it’s going to be a close and moderately low scoring game. Corey Webster may keep Roy in check the vast majority of the day, but it only takes one mistake to change the outcome of a game.

By: Mick

Mick — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 02:21:27 +0000

Hi Jonathan, thanks for the invite to your site, and congrats on the forum to contribute. I see your tune hasn’t changed regarding your fascination with the Martellus Bennett matchup vs. Giant LB’s. Pass-defending Linebackers are truly the weakspot for the Giant defense at least until Michael Boley gets up to speed. The problem with this alignment is that it leaves your average OT’s on islands with Tuck and Osi (Flozell is average at best at this stage of his fine career). Considering Romo’s compromised escapability (ankle), it will make for edge-of-your-seat action to see if he gets it off on time. My tune hasn’t changed either: Though the ‘Boys may win this game, personel will not be the Cowboys eventual undoing this year – Wade’s inability to lead and prepare his team will. Unfortunately for you and your comrads, JJ’s steadfast insistance at having a weak Headcoach to manipulate, and absorb the blame is what continues to pull the rug out from under the blue star. When it all falls apart this year, you all need to take some action to voice your displeasure . . . or don’t. Fine with me if the Cowboys continue to fall short of expectations – twelve years and counting . . .
BTW, the player of the game last week for the G-Men was Corey Webster, who blanketed Santana Moss the entire game. Expect him to be covering your boy Roy.
BTWW, the guy I fear the most on your offense is Felix the friggin’ cheatah – Dude is deadly! Garrett would be wise to get him alot of touches.

By: Joe C

Joe C — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 01:15:05 +0000

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ndsUZ6guWM&feature=fvw

Link to Felix’s play you talk about here, also a few other of his highlights.

Reflecting on that video, I am glad T.O. is gone, but no one can deny he was a workhouse until the end of every play, check him out @ 1:46-1:56… that is hard to replace, but I think we will be ok.

Can’t wait or Sunday, hopefully we can come out with the W.