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JWsleep · 11-17-2007, 01:48 AM

We will make the playoffs (or better: we could make the playoffs) because:

The crucial games in our schedule are AFTER this Dallas game. It is not a must win. We need to take TB on the road, IMO. That's the biggie. After that, two tough but winnable games AT HOME: buffalo and Chicago. That, if we can pull it off, takes us to 8 wins. Then, maybe, one more win gets us in. We've got NY and Minn on the road, and Dallas at home, and in all probability, Dallas is resting it's starters and Thomas and ST are back. And even if we blow TB or Buf or Chi, we could take Minn on the road and Dallas at home. That's 9 wins. May not be enough, but a reasonable scenario that does not require either wins at Dallas or NY.

Further, and this is what made the losses so painful, we were very close in several of them. On offense, I think we have not peaked yet. We need Moss to get going, and JC and Portis to stay hot, but this is a better O then we've seen in 3 years of Gibbs II. It hasn't become consistent yet, but really, a reasonable assessment shows that this is true.

The key is also on how well GW and co can hold things together. They will need to earn their money. How soon ST returns is very important, obviously. But it's not crazy to think GW can shift things and hide things. Plus, with any luck, he learned from last year's debacle what he cannot do. We'll see.

About the cowroids--I am not optimistic, but here's the recipe for winning: One, ball control to limit plays of the Dallas o. And you MUST score TDs at the end of long drives--TOP alone means very little with this high-powered Dallas O. So, again, CP is going to have to put up the numbers. But it's also time for a few big play TDs--we are SO due. On D, we are going to have to have some luck, IMO. If we can get a few turnovers, in whatever way, that will be big. Romo has his off days. Maybe this will be one. If the stars align this way, it could happen.

About injuries: ST is of course the killer. PP has to play WAY better. LL will be in coverage more. Smoot and Springs have to have amazing games. And the nickle CBs have to step up. On WR, hopefully Moss will have some miraculous "I'm in Dallas" moments, ARE will thrive, and KMac will keep showing why he's a quality player. And COOLEY must produce--he's done well against Dallas before.

None of this is koolaid--it's just an appraisal of what we need to do, and what we could do. I am pessimistic about Dallas in Dallas, given the level of their play right now. But I think things could work out--TB is a much bigger deal, IMO.

QED

11-17-2007, 01:48 AM	#10
JWsleep Propane and propane accessories Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Houston, TX Age: 57 Posts: 4,719	Re: F... Kool-Aid We will make the playoffs (or better: we could make the playoffs) because: The crucial games in our schedule are AFTER this Dallas game. It is not a must win. We need to take TB on the road, IMO. That's the biggie. After that, two tough but winnable games AT HOME: buffalo and Chicago. That, if we can pull it off, takes us to 8 wins. Then, maybe, one more win gets us in. We've got NY and Minn on the road, and Dallas at home, and in all probability, Dallas is resting it's starters and Thomas and ST are back. And even if we blow TB or Buf or Chi, we could take Minn on the road and Dallas at home. That's 9 wins. May not be enough, but a reasonable scenario that does not require either wins at Dallas or NY. Further, and this is what made the losses so painful, we were very close in several of them. On offense, I think we have not peaked yet. We need Moss to get going, and JC and Portis to stay hot, but this is a better O then we've seen in 3 years of Gibbs II. It hasn't become consistent yet, but really, a reasonable assessment shows that this is true. The key is also on how well GW and co can hold things together. They will need to earn their money. How soon ST returns is very important, obviously. But it's not crazy to think GW can shift things and hide things. Plus, with any luck, he learned from last year's debacle what he cannot do. We'll see. About the cowroids--I am not optimistic, but here's the recipe for winning: One, ball control to limit plays of the Dallas o. And you MUST score TDs at the end of long drives--TOP alone means very little with this high-powered Dallas O. So, again, CP is going to have to put up the numbers. But it's also time for a few big play TDs--we are SO due. On D, we are going to have to have some luck, IMO. If we can get a few turnovers, in whatever way, that will be big. Romo has his off days. Maybe this will be one. If the stars align this way, it could happen. About injuries: ST is of course the killer. PP has to play WAY better. LL will be in coverage more. Smoot and Springs have to have amazing games. And the nickle CBs have to step up. On WR, hopefully Moss will have some miraculous "I'm in Dallas" moments, ARE will thrive, and KMac will keep showing why he's a quality player. And COOLEY must produce--he's done well against Dallas before. None of this is koolaid--it's just an appraisal of what we need to do, and what we could do. I am pessimistic about Dallas in Dallas, given the level of their play right now. But I think things could work out--TB is a much bigger deal, IMO. QED __________________ Hail from Houston!