Dallas Cowboys @ NY Giants

[SintonFan_inAustin]

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Defending Super Bowl Champs vs Defending NFC EAST CHAMPS

Last meeting: Giants 21, @ Cowboys 17 (playoffs, Jan. 13, 2008)
Last Cowboys Win: Cowboys 31, @ Giants 20 (Nov. 11, 2007)


Cowboys are 16-3 in games preceding a bye


Cowboys have to keep it low scoring so they can still try and use the running game to keep the pressure of Brad Johnson. :thinking: or is Wade Phillip making the move to Bollinger who is considered to have a livelier arm than Brad Johnson. He could also be a little more elusive in the pocket than Brad Johnson.

[bona fide]

Giants win. Won't even be close. Brad Johnson will be on his back most of the day!

[piratebg]

I can't help but be curious about Bollinger at this point. Johnson hasn't done anything too impress me at all. The Boys need a stronger arm and a younger set of legs to lead this offense with Romo out. The Giants will bring all kinds of pressure next week. I say play Bollinger and see what he can do. The Dallas D needs to bring that same intensity they had last week and keep Eli on his back. As always, I'm hoping for the best for the Cowboys.

[coach]

this one could get ugly. i hope the boys pull it out though

[JR2004]

There's a reason Bollinger hasn't taken the field yet. If you've yet to see him play, hope that you never will have to. He's only in Dallas due to being friends with Brad Johnson. Unless he's all of a sudden figured out how to play QB in the NFL, you'd be yelling and screaming for Johnson to be out there over him. He had a chance three years ago to show he could be a starter in the NFL and he failed badly.

[Txbroadcaster]

Originally posted by JR2004
There's a reason Bollinger hasn't taken the field yet. If you've yet to see him play, hope that you never will have to. He's only in Dallas due to being friends with Brad Johnson. Unless he's all of a sudden figured out how to play QB in the NFL, you'd be yelling and screaming for Johnson to be out there over him. He had a chance three years ago to show he could be a starter in the NFL and he failed badly.

I disagree...Not looking for Brook to throw for 350 and 4 TDs, but Dallas does need a QB who can at least get the ball to the WRs more than 5 yards down field. Brook can do that, plus he can at least move around and not be a statute in the pocket


Plus it is not like he has played for teams with TONS of talent on the offensive side of the ball.

[Bearkat]

If Brad Johnson plays QB, the COWBOYS have no chance. If Bollinger plays QB, they have a small chance. Go COWBOYS!!!

[pirate4state]

Originally posted by JR2004
He had a chance three years ago to show he could be a starter in the NFL and he failed badly. With what team?

[DDBooger]

Originally posted by pirate4state
With what team? i think the jets

[pirate4state]

Originally posted by DDBooger
i think the jets

yep

http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/players/6536

[Pick6]

Originally posted by DDBooger
i think the jets

And he was cut from the Vikings after training camp this year.

[Macarthur]

I think you have to give Bollinger a shot. Here are Bollinger's numbers from his starts:

14-of-28, 149 yards, 0 TD, 0 INT (13-3 loss to Ravens)

11-of-21, 98 yards, 0 TD, 4 INT (30-3 loss to Panthers)

4-of-5, 26 yards, 0 TD, 0 INT (27-0 loss to Broncos)

19-of-28, 251 yards, 1 TD, 0 INT (21-19 loss to Saints)

15-of-37, 135 yards, 0 TD, 1 INT (16-3 loss to Patriots)

14-of-26, 119 yards, 1 TD, 0 INT (26-10 win over Raiders)

28-of-42, 327 yards, 2 TD, 0 INT (24-20 loss to Jets)

11-of-19, 100 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT (31-21 loss to Patriots)

11-of-20, 153 yards, 0 TD, 0 INT (30-26 win over Bills)

16-of-26, 176 yards, 0 TD, 1 INT (34-0 loss to Packers)

Totals: 143-of-252 (56.7 pct.), 1,534 yards, 5 TD, 7 INT

There's only one game that he's had multiple INTs, and he hasn't exactly had a great supporting cast around him.

The thing that Bollinger brings is some mobility and stronger arm. You could run some desined rollouts or bootlegs to keep the Giants defense from just pinning their ears back, which is exactly what they are going to do against BJ.

I think the odds are very much stacked against the Cowboys this week. You might as well take a risk. By getting the Bucs game, you have guaranteed yourself going into the bye above .500. If you could go in there and pull out a miracle, great, but you're going to have to score some points to do that and I just don't think BJ can do that.

I was at the game Sunday and he missed several wide open receivers. I think the Cowboys left a minimum of 14 points on the field Sunday due to missing wide open pass catchers. Late in the game, Austin Miles was in the slot and ran a post; there wasn't a Buc within 10 yards of him running right down the middle of the field. BJ is so shell shocked, he almost immediately checked down to Barber. Also, the ball that Brooks almost made the INT, the TE was wide open, but the ball was late, underthrown and had no zip. The thing I noticed Sunday almost as much as how weak his arm is, is how late he is getting the ball out. A QB can get away with not having a rocket arm if he gets back quick and makes quick reads. BJ never had a strong arm, but now his reads are slow and doesn't get into his drop fast enough.

One more point on this, I noticed several times how pass catchers had to slow their route and make major adjustments to catch a pass. The above example with the TE and the deep ball to TO, also. TO had seperation early in the route, but the ball was late and TO had to slow down just a bit, which allowed the CB to recover.

They were lucky to win Sunday; they can't continue hoping to get lucky. If you think Bollinger is a long-term backup, why not give him the shot this week?

[crzyjournalist03]

I think that the Giants win pretty big, but I'll be rooting for the Cowboys to win.

I think that the Cowboys need a defensive touchdown in this one.

[bigYoe]

Watched ESPN this morning and Wade has already announced that Brad Johnson WILL be starting againts the Giants, So if anything big happense between now and then Johnson will be starting against the Giants. Hopefully though ROMO wil say he's heald and show up suited to go.

[crzyjournalist03]

Originally posted by bigYoe
Watched ESPN this morning and Wade has already announced that Brad Johnson WILL be starting againts the Giants, So if anything big happense between now and then Johnson will be starting against the Giants. Hopefully though ROMO wil say he's heald and show up suited to go.

He's given Johnson the dreaded "vote of confidence". The Cowboys are planning on giving Brooks Bollinger some reps with the first-team offense, so read into that what you will. The Cowboys have reserved all of their first-team snaps for the starting QBs so far this year.

[Txbroadcaster]

I think as long as Dallas stays within 7-10 point Johnson will be QB..if it becomes 14 points or more we will see Brook

[wedo]

I ll be cheering for the Cowboys but I don't see them winning this game.......Hopefully after the bye week they get a hand full of players back and then we can go from there and take to the Redskins

[bigcat8]

maybe they will be healthier than this week

[JR2004]

Originally posted by Txbroadcaster
I disagree...Not looking for Brook to throw for 350 and 4 TDs, but Dallas does need a QB who can at least get the ball to the WRs more than 5 yards down field. Brook can do that, plus he can at least move around and not be a statute in the pocket


Plus it is not like he has played for teams with TONS of talent on the offensive side of the ball.

Wrong

[pirate4state]

Originally posted by Txbroadcaster
I think as long as Dallas stays within 7-10 point Johnson will be QB..if it becomes 14 points or more we will see Brook It might be too late if it becomes a 14 point or more game :doh:

As always I'll be rooting for the Cowboys, but unless we score on defense AND special teams, I just don't see how we CAN win with BJ or Brooks at QB. Hell, even with Romo in there and the o-line play it wouldn't be a "shoe in". :bigcry: :D

[Txbroadcaster]

Originally posted by JR2004
Wrong

Ur just wrong headed

[JR2004]

Originally posted by Txbroadcaster
Ur just wrong headed

NO

[Txbroadcaster]

Originally posted by JR2004
NO

YES!

I might be broadcasting a game Sat that impacts your district

[JR2004]

Originally posted by Txbroadcaster
YES!

I might be broadcasting a game Sat that impacts your district

You're going up to Standridge?

[Txbroadcaster]

Originally posted by JR2004
You're going up to Standridge?

Possibly..will know tomorrow

[JR2004]

Originally posted by Txbroadcaster
Possibly..will know tomorrow

If you don't go you won't be missing much. Actually I should take that back. Castleberry got our starting QB fired last week so you'd get to see the team that cost him the starting spot.

[SintonFan_inAustin]

NFC East records, the Giants are 1-0 (beat the Redskins), the Redskins are 2-1(beat Cowboys & Eagles), the Cowboys are 1-1(beat Eagles) and Philly is 0-2(lost to Cowboys & Redskins).

Giants remaining opponents include 5 division games and 4 non-division opponents Baltimore(4-3), Arizona(4-3), Carolina(6-2) and Minnesota(3-4) - the Vikings the only team currently with a losing record in the remaining schedule.

Cowboys remaining opponents include 4 division games and 4 non-division opponents San Francisco(2-5), Seattle(2-6), Pittsburgh(5-2) and Baltimore(4-3) - 49ers and Seahawks with losing records remaining in the Cowboys schedule.

[Bullaholic]

The game today---short and sweet and to the point. If the Cowboys protect Johnson and are able to run the ball---they might pull off the win. If Johnson is the "Human Pinata" referenced by several sportswriters---forget it---game Giants.
I'll still be yelling for the Cowboys every step of the way.

Go Cowboys!

[gobbler grad]

Originally posted by Bullaholic
The game today---short and sweet and to the point. If the Cowboys protect Johnson and are able to run the ball---they might pull off the win. If Johnson is the "Human Pinata" referenced by several sportswriters---forget it---game Giants.
I'll still be yelling for the Cowboys every step of the way.

Go Cowboys!


I have to agree...:thinking: it could be a long day for Johnson...but I think they replace him...Giants prob take out Jonhson anyway...just a thought...:thinking:

[SintonFan_inAustin]

Giants are overated !!!:taunt: :stirpot: :1popcorn: i am blocking all calls from NY unless the Cowboys are winning :)


Cowboys beat them without a QB that cant throw past 5 yds:)

[Trashman]

Hope the Cowboys pull off the win, but I don't see how it could possibly happen.:(

[95mustang]

Originally posted by Trashman
Hope the Cowboys pull off the win, but I don't see how it could possibly happen.:(

I believe in miracles. ;)

[skins4life]

They will have to cover Plex also to win. I hope they go 5 quarters & tie 0-0

[JR2004]

New York will have to play the worst game they've played since Jeff Hostetler was the QB to lose this game. It'd be good for Washington for Dallas to win this, but that doesn't seem likely going into this one. That's why you play the games though I guess because anything can happen.

[skins4life]

Originally posted by JR2004
New York will have to play the worst game they've played since Jeff Hostetler was the QB to lose this game. It'd be good for Washington for Dallas to win this, but that doesn't seem likely going into this one. That's why you play the games though I guess because anything can happen.
You are so right!! I was crazy in the games against Dallas & Phiily.

[SintonFan_inAustin]

Giants offense will struggle and thats with their QB in there, Low scoring game just like the playoffs. Brad Johnson has to avoid turnovers otherwise no chance of keeping game close.

[3afan]

Giants are a big fav but its the NFL so you never know

[SintonFan_inAustin]

its time for the 3rd string, no way brad can bring them back. hopefully not down by more than 14-7 or 17-7

[pirate4state]

Originally posted by SintonFan_inAustin
its time for the 3rd string, no way brad can bring them back. hopefully not down by more than 14-7 or 17-7

who is our 4th string qb?

[JR2004]

I think Johnson gets released during the bye week. He looks completely finished.

[lbjacj]

Originally posted by pirate4state
who is our 4th string qb?

Jason Garrett?:p

[SintonFan_inAustin]

Originally posted by pirate4state
who is our 4th string qb? 3rd string is all we need ;) Giants are overated!!!:)

[JR2004]

Originally posted by pirate4state
who is our 4th string qb?

It's Brooks Bollinger time. Let's see if he has some Clint Longley in him! We could use some help from your boys in this one!

[SintonFan_inAustin]

Originally posted by lbjacj
Jason Garrett?:p Jerry Jones?

[Eagle 1]

Originally posted by JR2004
I think Johnson gets released during the bye week. He looks completely finished.
I hope your right.
This is just like when Bledsoe was the qb, its time to bench the veteran and go with the younger qb.

[SintonFan_inAustin]

Originally posted by Eagle 1
I hope your right.
This is just like when Bledsoe was the qb, its time to bench the veteran and go with the younger qb. Bledsoe could throw, just couldnt move.

[pirate4state]

Originally posted by lbjacj
Jason Garrett?:p hahaha

:/

[coach]

our 4th string is patrick crayton

[SintonFan_inAustin]

2 red zones and no points. :(

Down by 14 and getting the ball first in 2nd half.

This game is lost so Give Bollinger a chance, remember thats how Romo got his and it was against the Giants!:D

[SintonFan_inAustin]

:D Romo 1st pass was intercepted by Giants also

[Eagle 1]

Well so much for that ideal.
Interception.

[pirate4state]

Originally posted by SintonFan_inAustin
2 red zones and no points. :(

Down by 14 and getting the ball first in 2nd half.

This game is lost so Give Bollinger a chance, remember thats how Romo got his and it was against the Giants!:D and just like Romo, he throws a pick! :doh:

hopefully he can shake it off, but this is about what i expected today.

[SintonFan_inAustin]

K, 28-7 Time for the comeback!!!

[coach]

Originally posted by SintonFan_inAustin
:D Romo 1st pass was intercepted by Giants also

romo's first pass was a complete pass

[Looking4number8]

wow, this is getting ugly now!

[SintonFan_inAustin]

Originally posted by Looking4number8
wow, this is getting ugly now! and MR Joe Buck is enjoying it as a announcer :doh:

[Looking4number8]

Originally posted by coach
our 4th string is patrick crayton

Well.... maybe we should give Crayton a try... :mad:

[SintonFan_inAustin]

Originally posted by Looking4number8
Well.... maybe we should give Crayton a try... lol hmm he might be able to run with the ball

[mchavez]

Blame the Cowboys' office for not getting Sims we they had the chance!!

[Looking4number8]

Have I mentioned how ugly this has gotten?

[SintonFan_inAustin]

Comeback time! LETS Go Cowboys

[Necks_Fan]

Brooks Bollinger's first throw as a Cowboy = :doh: :doh: :doh: :doh:







Nice backup you guys have.....:clap: :)

[Looking4number8]

really starting to look like a rough football weekend all the way around for me! Come on Cowboys, pull me out of a slump!

[Looking4number8]

TD!!!

[coach]

TO!!!

[SintonFan_inAustin]

Defense will have to stopped them quick to try and get to within a TD and then it could get very interesting :)

[sinton66]

Well, at least they were able to finally mount a scoring drive.

[pirate4state]

i love how the media makes it seem as if they have nothing to do with all the "hype" surrounding these teams! :rolleyes: :doh:

[Sweetwater Red]

Maybe the Cowboys should've signed Culpepper and cut
Johnson?:thinking:

[Phil C]

Go Cowboys!

[coach]

Originally posted by Sweetwater Red
Maybe the Cowboys should've signed Culpepper and cut
Johnson?:thinking:

jason garrett didnt want anything to do with culpepper

[Sweetwater Red]

Originally posted by coach
jason garrett didnt want anything to do with culpepper

Apparently alot of teams didn't. Now at this point in the season
alot of teams are having to go to there backups. It's working in
Tennessee. Dallas and elsewhere not so much.

[pirate4state]

'bout what i expected

i'd like to say that the Cowboys will get things going after the bye week, but unless someone steps up as a LEADER this will go down as the biggest flop of a season after all the $$ spent and all the talent on the team :rolleyes: :ack!:

[SintonFan_inAustin]

Redskins then SF and Seattle, will need to win all 3 to goto 8-4 and good position for a playoff spot.

[Eagle 1]

I'm a die hard Cowboy fan, but its starting to look like this season is over.:doh:

[BullsFan]

Originally posted by Eagle 1
I'm a die hard Cowboy fan, but its starting to look like this season is over.:doh:

As a diehard Cowboys fan myself, I question your use of the words "starting to"... :(

[SintonFan_inAustin]

Originally posted by Eagle 1
I'm a die hard Cowboy fan, but its starting to look like this season is over.:doh: 5-4 and its over?

[RiverRat19]

I'd like to see Mike Leach take over for Wade Phillips after Jerry fires him this year...

[sinton66]

Perhaps someone in the Dallas organization should tell the oline who's responsible for Romo's broken pinky???

[Trashman]

Originally posted by mchavez
Blame the Cowboys' office for not getting Sims we they had the chance!!

Sims, are you kidding me? He hasn't played since 2006 and in the three games that he did play, he had a QB rating of 46. :eek: Bollinger's rating today was 60.:D

[Necks_Fan]

What if the Cowgirls barely sneak into the playoffs, and then win a playoff game or 2?

Is Wade still gone then?:thinking:

My bet = Yes.

[LH Panther Mom]

Originally posted by Necks_Fan
What if the Cowgirls barely sneak into the playoffs, and then win a playoff game or 2?

OR 2???????????? :spitlol: :spitlol: :spitlol:

[Looking4number8]

Originally posted by RiverRat19
I'd like to see Mike Leach take over for Wade Phillips after Jerry fires him this year...

If nothing else, they would be fun to watch. Come to think of it, they have some of the offense set up for it... Romo, Williams, Owens, Witten and Crayton...

Could be fun, not gonna happen but would be fun

[Trashman]

Wade could be gone before the next game.;)

[Txbroadcaster]

Originally posted by Necks_Fan
What if the Cowgirls barely sneak into the playoffs, and then win a playoff game or 2?

Is Wade still gone then?:thinking:

My bet = Yes.


If they make the play-offs it would mean they won at least 5 of last 7 games So they would be then on a roll

If they then win two games to at least get to Title game in NFC, unless Wade quits I dont think there is anyway they can fire him.

You would have to then argue that Wade righted a ship full of drama and injuries and turned them around and got them in the play-offs and one game from the SB

[JasperDog94]

Originally posted by Txbroadcaster
If they make the play-offs it would mean they won at least 5 of last 7 games So they would be then on a roll

Remember what the Giants did the second half of last season. There's always hope.

[Macarthur]

Originally posted by Txbroadcaster
If they make the play-offs it would mean they won at least 5 of last 7 games So they would be then on a roll

If they then win two games to at least get to Title game in NFC, unless Wade quits I dont think there is anyway they can fire him.

You would have to then argue that Wade righted a ship full of drama and injuries and turned them around and got them in the play-offs and one game from the SB

I think the only thing that saves Wade is a SB and that's highly unlikely.

[forum_guy]

Originally posted by Macarthur
I think the only thing that saves Wade is a SB and that's highly unlikely.

you are right because they arent even going to make the playoffs...7-9 or 8-8 isnt going to make the playoffs..sorry:D