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AnonEmouse · 09-22-2008, 07:26 AM

Watched the recording of the game this morning.

Dallas D is hurting a little in the backfield and could be weak against the WCO quick passing. But we must develop rushing yardage that takes pressure off Campbell. GB abandoned their rushing attack too early and went for too many long pass plays, not to mention bonehead penalties that stifled their own drives. We have to play smart.

Their O has a powerful running game, but Barber relies on bouncing outside the tackles for much of his bigger gains. A lot of their inside stuff gets stuffed (see also the Philly game). We must contain better than GB did to force them to pass, then get pressure on Romo (with containment a priority) to help the DB's. Springs on TO all night with safety cover will help, but we can't forget about Clayton and Austin. The latter may be a one game wonder but you can't count on that.

If we do all of this, and can get the better of the field position, we should come out on top, but this is going to be a close one. If we screw up anywhere, we could be blown out - Dallas are a big play O and 1 or 2 of those could mean game over for us.

09-22-2008, 07:26 AM	#18
AnonEmouse Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: UK Age: 59 Posts: 2,643	Re: Cowboys Wk 4 Watched the recording of the game this morning. Dallas D is hurting a little in the backfield and could be weak against the WCO quick passing. But we must develop rushing yardage that takes pressure off Campbell. GB abandoned their rushing attack too early and went for too many long pass plays, not to mention bonehead penalties that stifled their own drives. We have to play smart. Their O has a powerful running game, but Barber relies on bouncing outside the tackles for much of his bigger gains. A lot of their inside stuff gets stuffed (see also the Philly game). We must contain better than GB did to force them to pass, then get pressure on Romo (with containment a priority) to help the DB's. Springs on TO all night with safety cover will help, but we can't forget about Clayton and Austin. The latter may be a one game wonder but you can't count on that. If we do all of this, and can get the better of the field position, we should come out on top, but this is going to be a close one. If we screw up anywhere, we could be blown out - Dallas are a big play O and 1 or 2 of those could mean game over for us.