Cowboys @ Bears

[Roughneck93]

Cowboys by 1...:)

[SintonFan_inAustin]

Cowboys by 1...:)

All these high school games I almost forgot about the Cowboys game :1omg!:

Lets Go Cowboys!

Cowboys 27 Bears 14 :)

[EagleEye]

Cowboys lose to the Bears. Go Eagles.

[Roughneck93]

All these high school games I almost forgot about the Cowboys game :1omg!:

Lets Go Cowboys!

Cowboys 27 Bears 14 :)

Yeah it's weird seeing Monday updates for high school games.

[Roughneck93]

Cowboys lose to the Bears. Go Eagles.

:ack!: :ack!:

[BullBoy]

Cowboys lose to the Bears. Go Eagles.

Agreed!

[eagleqb_14]

Nervous about this one. I think the "typical" cowboys are going to show up. Hopefully I'm wrong.

[Roughneck93]

Great opening drive.

[Roughneck93]

Nice answer by Chicago.

[Macarthur]

This defense is pathetic.

[Macarthur]

Wow. Did I say pathetic?

[Txbroadcaster]

This defense is pathetic.

no it is Romo's fault remember

[Roughneck93]

This defense is pathetic.

Yeah it is.

Bears making it look easy.

[Farmersfan]

no it is Romo's fault remember


The Chicago defense is as bad as the Dallas defense is. So now lets see which OFFENSE can consistently take advantage of it! Can the Dallas 19 million a year veteran QB perform better than the 3rd string, lifetime bench player for the Bears? History tells us he won't........... but let's see!

[Txbroadcaster]

The Chicago defense is as bad as the Dallas defense is. So now lets see which OFFENSE can consistently take advantage of it! Can the Dallas 19 million a year veteran QB perform better than the 3rd string, lifetime bench player for the Bears? History tells us he won't........... but let's see!

dude you really have an issue

[Macarthur]

Bears have 12 plays of 10 or more yards. That is historically bad defense.

[Roughneck93]

Held them to a FG, that's somewhat of a win for the D....

[Txbroadcaster]

Held them to a FG, that's somewhat of a win for the D....


took a holding penalty

[Roughneck93]

took a holding penalty

Yeah, but they could have just as easily given it back. How many times have we seen that?

[Macarthur]

Ware has been completely invisible.

[Roughneck93]

What the hell...

[Macarthur]

Historically bad defense.

[Macarthur]

Drop by written is huge now.

[Macarthur]

Bears have 14 plays of 10 or more yards.

[full circle]

this defense makes every qb they have faced this year look like joe montana

[Eagle 1]

Like bobcat1 said, "Getting beat by a freshman team."
The defense is horrible, but the offense should have more points too.

[Roughneck93]

Alshon Jeffery is pretty good...

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-iS3mxeQz7e4/UqaEYHmBxnI/AAAAAAAAEmU/OrF-wnQHz34/s1600/jeffcatchtd.gif

[Macarthur]

He's great but a terrible effort by Webb.

[full circle]

he is really good, but that was a routine catch

[Roughneck93]

he is really good, but that was a routine catch

Routine catch...maybe.

But to stay inbounds and control the ball all the way through...bit more than routine.

[Roughneck93]

Fixing to be 31 points on the board.

[Roughneck93]

:ack!: Should have been a pick.

[Macarthur]

Don't think I've seen ware play this poorly.

[Roughneck93]

There we go, nice return.

[Roughneck93]

Eh, nevermind.

[Eagle 1]

3 and out....

[full circle]

eagles were down by 2 scores yesterday and completely turned the game, let's see what the cowboys are made of.

[Farmersfan]

Wow! I guess the Dallas defense has stifled the last 3 Dallas offensive possessions and not the bad throws of our 19 million a year QB...............

[Macarthur]

Wow! I guess the Dallas defense has stifled the last 3 Dallas offensive possessions and not the bad throws of our 19 million a year QB...............

Lol. You know, even the patriots have to punt sometimes.

Dude, the bears haven't even had to punt!

[Roughneck93]

Damn....

[Roughneck93]

Sean Lee can't stay healthy...

[Roughneck93]

Geez, just horrible.

[Macarthur]

The thing is, folks like ff are going to complain about romo when the defense has yet to force a punt. Mccowan has throw three balls right at the cowboys and we drop them. Witten drops an easy catch and Murray has a drop in the 2 min drill and all anyone will be able to talk about is how romo can't win in December.

[PhiI C]

Dallas continues its' usual December collapse.

[Macarthur]

I lay this all at JJ. Piss poor GM.

[Roughneck93]

Yikes...it's the Saints game all over again.

[Macarthur]

Still haven't forced a punt.

[Macarthur]

Lol. Ware gets a sack.

[Macarthur]

It's one thing to give up 50 points to New Orleans but the bears? :eek:

[Macarthur]

32 first downs and almost 500 yards.

Historically pathetic.

[full circle]

you could definitely make a case for Romo being the problem in the past, not anymore

[Roughneck93]

It's one thing to give up 50 points to New Orleans but the bears? :eek:

They are both in the top 8 in both yards per game and points. Bears slightly better in points per game.

http://www.nfl.com/stats/categorystats?seasonType=REG&offensiveStatisticCategory=GAME_STATS&d-447263-n=1&d-447263-o=2&d-447263-p=1&d-447263-s=TOTAL_YARDS_GAME_AVG&tabSeq=2&season=2013&akmobile=ios-tablet&akmobile=ios-tablet&akmobile=ios-tablet&akmobile=ios-tablet&akmobile=ios-tablet&role=TM&akcarrier=other&akcarrier=other&akcarrier=other&akcarrier=other&akcarrier=other&conference=ALL

[Macarthur]

They are both in the top 8 in both yards per game and points. Bears slightly better in points per game.

http://www.nfl.com/stats/categorystats?seasonType=REG&offensiveStatisticCategory=GAME_STATS&d-447263-n=1&d-447263-o=2&d-447263-p=1&d-447263-s=TOTAL_YARDS_GAME_AVG&tabSeq=2&season=2013&akmobile=ios-tablet&akmobile=ios-tablet&akmobile=ios-tablet&akmobile=ios-tablet&akmobile=ios-tablet&role=TM&akcarrier=other&akcarrier=other&akcarrier=other&akcarrier=other&akcarrier=other&conference=ALL

I get it that they're a decent offense but you don't expect to get shredded by mccown as bad as you do by brees.

[Macarthur]

@Edwerderespn: It's one thing for Dallas D to allow 51 pts to Peyton Manning and 49 to Drew Brees. But 45 to backup Josh McCown and zero stops?

[Farmersfan]

The Dallas defense is ranked #31 in the NFL right now. But the Bears defense is also ranked #29. Should have been an offensive shootout. This defense will be dismantled after the season and next year's defense won't even resemble this one. My question is why wouldn't this offense also be dismantled. I hate that the injury bug has decimated the defense but the performance of this offense disgusts me! Everybody in America watching this game knew the defense was beat up and playing with a bunch of guys who wouldn't start for the Allen Eagles. But NOBODY in America understands why this offense sucks so bad..................

[Roughneck93]

I get it that they're a decent offense but you don't expect to get shredded by mccown as bad as you do by brees.

I hear you. He's got a nice supporting cast on offense too.

[Roughneck93]

@Edwerderespn: It's one thing for Dallas D to allow 51 pts to Peyton Manning and 49 to Drew Brees. But 45 to backup Josh McCown and zero stops?

I'm not overly surprised by the points that were put up. The zero stops yes, but not the points. This has been a bad defense all year, I expect them to get thrashed on a weekly basis.

[Macarthur]

The Dallas defense is ranked #31 in the NFL right now. But the Bears defense is also ranked #29. Should have been an offensive shootout. This defense will be dismantled after the season and next year's defense won't even resemble this one. My question is why wouldn't this offense also be dismantled. I hate that the injury bug has decimated the defense but the performance of this offense disgusts me! Everybody in America watching this game knew the defense was beat up and playing with a bunch of guys who wouldn't start for the Allen Eagles. But NOBODY in America understands why this offense sucks so bad..................

Offense wasn't great but hey weren't bad either. Just didn't have the ball much. Witten is probably going to escape criticism for his drop in the two minute drill which was critical.

The thing is this offense has absolutely zero margin for error. They know they have to score virtually every time they have the ball so they press.

Some folks have been screaming for the run game. Well, we ran for almost 200 yards. The OL is starting to look pretty decent.

[Macarthur]

@ESPNStatsInfo: Tonight was the 5th time this season the Cowboys have allowed at least 490 yards. No other team has 2 such games.

[Roughneck93]

@ESPNStatsInfo: Tonight was the 5th time this season the Cowboys have allowed at least 490 yards. No other team has 2 such games.


http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h419/trueblue74/d301669208402502e6ee8a463ca34ea0.jpg

:D

[Old Tiger]

Rob Ryan > Monte Kiffen

[cougartino]

A dirty kitchen > Monte Kiffen

[bobcat1]

Had an early day today so I recorded the second half. I don't think I'll ruin my day by watching it. I'm almost done watching the Cowboys live anymore. They suck everywhere but no where more than the front office. That ain't changing as long as Jerry is living.

[adoptedbuckeye]

Usually I would be the first to blame Romo but this season can't be credited to him. He had done everything he can to win with a bad team. It's so frustrating to watch a team that's supposed to have all this talent and potential consistently disappoint.

[coach]

We run for 200 yards and our qb has 3 tds and no interceptions and we lose by 17....

[Txbroadcaster]

We run for 200 yards and our qb has 3 tds and no interceptions and we lose by 17....


yet some will still blame Romo or the offense...cannot do much when your D cannot force even one punt

[Txbroadcaster]

http://espn.go.com/blog/dallas/cowboys/post/_/id/4721012/cowboys-not-even-sure-who-qb-is-who-torched-them?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter

[Bullaholic]

Pitiful brand of pro football being put on the field by the Cowboys right now. Injuries are a big factor, but the Cowboys have made their own bed by filing the roster with players that look good to Jerry and then expecting miracles from quick-hire coaches implementing system after system every season. That quick-fix system has not worked for Daniel Snyder, Al Davis in the latter years, or Jerry. The Cowboys team, not their logo, are no longer respected in the NFL.

[hookandladder]

The Dallas defense is ranked #31 in the NFL right now. But the Bears defense is also ranked #29. Should have been an offensive shootout. This defense will be dismantled after the season and next year's defense won't even resemble this one. My question is why wouldn't this offense also be dismantled. I hate that the injury bug has decimated the defense but the performance of this offense disgusts me! Everybody in America watching this game knew the defense was beat up and playing with a bunch of guys who wouldn't start for the Allen Eagles. But NOBODY in America understands why this offense sucks so bad..................

So true, two bad defenses and only one QB took advantage. You would have thought Romo could have done the same as McCown , Romo's pass on 4th down in the 3rd quarter was pitiful. Threw the damn ball in the dirt where no one had a chance, I guess he did not want to take a chance of throwing an INT.

[Bullaholic]

yet some will still blame Romo or the offense...cannot do much when your D cannot force even one punt

Sorta disagree, TXB---your offense can score 46pts. against an equally bad defense. Cowboys did not respond to the challenge on either side of the ball last night.

[Macarthur]

Romo truly is a Rorschach test.

The defense allows a team to score on every single drive the entire game and all some can talk about is how romo didn't match the other offense. You realize that Peyton manning scores on less than 50% of the broncos possessions and the only way some folks are satisfied with romo is to score on every possession in a windy soldier field when it's 8 degrees !

The offense did sputter at times but you do realize that they were on the road in a cold windy stadium? You expect them to put up 40? Well, 40 wouldn't have been enough! You rush for over 200 yards. Your QB throws 3 TD passes and you don't turn the ball over and you still lose by almost 20! And you brain surgeons want to talk about romo.

[Txbroadcaster]

Sorta disagree, TXB---your offense can score 46pts. against an equally bad defense. Cowboys did not respond to the challenge on either side of the ball last night.

You have to get some help at some point...the D did not once force a punt or turnover..so your asking the offense to be perfect every drive

[Tejastrue]

Cowboys D sure misses Spencer. I suspect Ware really does.

[Bullaholic]

asking the offense to be perfect every drive

You mean like the Bears, TXB????:D

[Red&White_9x5]

Cowboys are well on their way to ANOTHER 8-8 season

[cougartino]

I got it! I know exactly why this team has a history of hamstring injuries. The're still operating that house near the training facility where they meet lots on women in the sly.

[Farmersfan]

So true, two bad defenses and only one QB took advantage. You would have thought Romo could have done the same as McCown , Romo's pass on 4th down in the 3rd quarter was pitiful. Threw the damn ball in the dirt where no one had a chance, I guess he did not want to take a chance of throwing an INT.


Partially the fault of the play design but at one point on a 3rd and 15 Romo throws a 1 yard pass to the TE who was running sideways. Simply the stupidest pass Romo could have thrown in that situation. There was absolutely ZERO chance of getting a 1st down on that play. At some point the team leader and franchise QB has to make better decisions. All the underneath stuff is great unless of course you need more than the underneath stuff will get you.......

[Farmersfan]

Romo truly is a Rorschach test.

The defense allows a team to score on every single drive the entire game and all some can talk about is how romo didn't match the other offense. You realize that Peyton manning scores on less than 50% of the broncos possessions and the only way some folks are satisfied with romo is to score on every possession in a windy soldier field when it's 8 degrees !

The offense did sputter at times but you do realize that they were on the road in a cold windy stadium? You expect them to put up 40? Well, 40 wouldn't have been enough! You rush for over 200 yards. Your QB throws 3 TD passes and you don't turn the ball over and you still lose by almost 20! And you brain surgeons want to talk about romo.



You failed the Rorschach test Mac! You don't seem to understand that the Time of Possession advantage for the Bears was just as much the result of poor offensive execution for Dallas as it was bad defense. The Bears had 5 scoring drives under 3 minutes in length. How many of the Bears scoring drives are eliminated if the Cowboy's offense simply holds the ball another 6 minutes? (13 minute TOP advantage for Chicago). I'd say the Bears score 2 fewer times. Now what if the Cowboys had actually scored on those additional 6 minutes of execution? 21 point swing? 14 points swing? Maybe! Maybe not! The point is the defense depends on the offense to keep them OFF THE FIELD as much as the offense depends on the defense to keep them ON THE FIELD! Both side failed! But only one side was healthy and fairly highly rated!

[bobcat1]

I got it! I know exactly why this team has a history of hamstring injuries. The're still operating that house near the training facility where they meet lots on women in the sly.
Those things only happen for winners. No self respecting gold digger would be caught dead with these losers. LOL

[panfan]

Bout ready to turn in my Cowboy card. Been a fan for a long time, then moved away for a while (during the Thug years), picked up Denver as my team since I was living there. Moved back, started following the boys again, but year after year of disappointment..... Least my adopted team (Broncos) is kicking butt.

[Farmersfan]

Bout ready to turn in my Cowboy card. Been a fan for a long time, then moved away for a while (during the Thug years), picked up Denver as my team since I was living there. Moved back, started following the boys again, but year after year of disappointment..... Least my adopted team (Broncos) is kicking butt.


I agree with turning in the Cowboy card panfan! But if you pick up another team instead then it seems to me you weren't really a fan to begin with. If I drop off the Cowboy bandwagon (and I'm really close to doing so) it will mean I will probably have to drop off the Pro football bandwagon. Switching team allegiance isn't possible for me. It's the Cowboys or it's nobody! "Nobody" is starting to look more and more appealing these days.................. The question is can i watch the NFL and play fantasy football in a completely indifferent mind set or do I have to walk away from it completely?

[panfan]

I agree with turning in the Cowboy card panfan! But if you pick up another team instead then it seems to me you weren't really a fan to begin with. If I drop off the Cowboy bandwagon (and I'm really close to doing so) it will mean I will probably have to drop off the Pro football bandwagon. Switching team allegiance isn't possible for me. It's the Cowboys or it's nobody! "Nobody" is starting to look more and more appealing these days.................. The question is can i watch the NFL and play fantasy football in a completely indifferent mind set or do I have to walk away from it completely?

I think a body can certainly be a fan of more than one team, plus while out west, picking up Cowboys games was tough, not that I ditched them or anything, was just hard to follow them.