12th's Five Bright Spots

[Schneed10]

Originally Posted by Gmanc711

I think we can add Sean Taylor to the list of people we need to lock up, because its becoming more and more evident just how good he really is. You can say more about him when he's not in there than you can when he is, lol. He's such a cornerstone to that defense. Hoepfully he only misses one more week.

Agreed. Taylor gets noticed for the big hits, but it can be hardest to recognize when Taylor's presence is felt the most. His impact is felt most in the throws that don't get attempted. Just because he's back there, many QBs decide to check down and never decide to attempt stretching the field. They're fearful of his range. Without him there today, we saw how fearless Romo was in attacking downfield. Hell, TO looked like he was on a mission today. Funny, I don't think he would have felt so confident if 21 was back there. We'll see you in Washington, Terrell.

[GMScud]

I agree with all of your bright spots. Rock is awesome. And I was so happy to see Santana get back on track. Play calling was overall pretty solid, but eventually we have to score more than the 14-25 point range to win ball games. We're not there yet. But aside from the 4th and 1 where we tried the 50 yd FG, I was okay with it. Maybe a few more creatively placed runs in the 2nd half (only 4 rushing plays all 2nd half?).

Jason looked awesome overall. But damn it, does he have to fumble EVERY time he gets sacked? That aspect is getting a little ridiculous. And the Newman pick was just a bad decision by a QB in his 17th game.

As far as character, that's my favorite part. Our guys believe in each other and the coaching staff, and never quit. Gotta respect that. Makes me think of Pacino's "inches" speech from Any Given Sunday. We claw with our fingernails for that inch.

Sean Taylor plays and we win.

I do disagree with one thing you say: I'm NEVER "somewhat okay with a loss."

[Crat92]

Originally Posted by Schneed10

Agreed. Taylor gets noticed for the big hits, but it can be hardest to recognize when Taylor's presence is felt the most. His impact is felt most in the throws that don't get attempted. Just because he's back there, many QBs decide to check down and never decide to attempt stretching the field. They're fearful of his range. Without him there today, we saw how fearless Romo was in attacking downfield. Hell, TO looked like he was on a mission today. Funny, I don't think he would have felt so confident if 21 was back there. We'll see you in Washington, Terrell.

AGREED! Beware the middle next time T.O.!