Why The Cowboys Will Go To The Super Bowl

[12thMan]

If you saw my thread on 5 Surprises....5 Disappointments (shameless self-promotion), I mentioned that the Cowboys were among my surprises. I think Dallas is playing better ball than all of the NFC, yes even the Chicago Bears. For starters, the Cowboys are about as healthy as can be expected at this point in the season, so health isn't a major concern for them.

The emergence of Tony Romo can't be underestimated as it appears that the team has rallied behind him, and even Bill Parcells has looked re-energized in recent weeks.

The other possible contenders in the NFC are the Bears, Saints, and Seahawks. Of course, you could always throw another team or two like the Panthers or the Rams in the mix, but I'll stick with these for now.

All things being considered, the 'Nawlins' Saints are having a great season. They could prove to be very dangerous in the playoffs this year. No one really expected them to turn it around the way they have so quickly. I wouldn't be totally shocked to see Parcells and his former assistant Payton go head to head in an NFC Championship game. If the Seahawks could somehow get home field advantage they could go deep in the playoffs, but road games appear to be this team's achilles heel as three of their four losses have been road games. One would have to figure if they travel to either Dallas or Chicago to play in the bitter cold they might be doomed.

And that brings me to the Chicago Bears. Without saying, the Bears are capable of playing a very dominating style of football, but the biggest question mark for them right now is at quarterback. No single position can determine the outcome of a game more than the play of the quarterback, especially with the stakes so high. Not only has Rex Grossman not managed games well as of late, but he has become mistake prone at the wrong time during the season. I think as good as their defense is, eveything pivots on how well Grossman plays down the stretch.

A combination of Dallas starting to peak at the right time and the Bears cooling off, could land the Dallas Cowboys in the Super Bowl.

Who will they play if they indeed go to Super Bowl? Well that's another discussion.

[SmootSmack]

This is something I just can't bring myself to think about. I....I....I just don't want to talk about it! <<TAF runs crying to his room>>

[12thMan]

mods can you change the title for me: Why Cowboys will GO to the Super Bowl. thx.

12M

[freddyg12]

Originally Posted by 12thMan

mods can you change the title for me: Why Cowboys will GO to the Super Bowl. thx.

12M

ok, now that sounds more reasonable, though still depressing.
I wouldn't be surprised to see Dallas- Indy or SD

[724Skinsfan]

The Cowboys barely got past a dysfunctional Giants team. I think Romo's day in the sun is about to get rained on. Remember, everyone had a love affair with Grossman early in the season because of his amazing stats. Defenses figured him out: pressure.

[freddyg12]

Originally Posted by 724Skinsfan

The Cowboys barely got past a dysfunctional Giants team. I think Romo's day in the sun is about to get rained on. Remember, everyone had a love affair with Grossman early in the season because of his amazing stats. Defenses figured him out: pressure.

I hope so. He hasn't faced a great pass rush yet, & if they play the bears he will get some pressure he's never seen before.
He did avoid the rush well vs. ny. He throws the balll on the run as well as anybody.

[GTripp0012]

Originally Posted by 724Skinsfan

The Cowboys barely got past a dysfunctional Giants team. I think Romo's day in the sun is about to get rained on. Remember, everyone had a love affair with Grossman early in the season because of his amazing stats. Defenses figured him out: pressure.

I don't think Grossman has been figured out, per say. I feel that he's just trusting his receivers a little too much. By necessity, I tend to think Grossman will correct his mistakes and stop being so turnover prone by the time the playoffs roll around. He's getting grilled here as bad as MB was right now, and I think Lovie Smith is making the right decision by not making the switch. They're 10-2, they've locked up the division, and appear to be close to locking up HFA throughout. Let the guy play through his struggles.

The Cowboys really don't impress me all that much. They are the best team in this division, but its funny that there is SB talk surrounding this team and they aren't even as good as we were supposed to be preseason.

Saints and Bears have a better chance. Cowboys need to get the bye first before they can talk super bowl.

[12thMan]

Originally Posted by 724Skinsfan

The Cowboys barely got past a dysfunctional Giants team. I think Romo's day in the sun is about to get rained on. Remember, everyone had a love affair with Grossman early in the season because of his amazing stats. Defenses figured him out: pressure.

Whether the Giants are dysfunctional or not the Cowboys beat them.
I think too many people are standing around with their arms folded, waiting for Romo to implode, so they can say I told you so. I for one, just don't think it's going to happen.

I think there is a young quarterback in Washington D.C. that is keenly aware of how Romo has stepped up.

[TheDiesel]

I agree this post belongs on a Cowgirls site. Even if you predicted it from the beginning, what does that prove? You're a Cowgirls fan at heart? Her's a prediction for you.....Cowboys suck and will not make it to the Superbowl......no way no how. Unfortunately the NFC east has not been good this year and the Cowboys have risen to the top of a very low hill.

[ncskinsfanec]

I may become ill if the Cowboys somehow make it back to the Super Bowl. Hopefully Homo, errr, Romo will come back to earth pretty soon. I also hope Owens goes crazy again in the next couple of weeks and screws everything up, hey, you know it will happen at some point. Also, I can't stand to look at Michael Jackson, oops, I mean Jerry Jones, billionare goofball. Americas Team, well that would be the Redskins!! Go Skins!! At least we've had the Cowboys number since the Gibbs comeback.

[ncskinsfanec]

You say the Cowboys are 5-1 in their last six? Well, who did that 1 come against? Anyone know?

[Giantone]

Originally Posted by 12thMan

Whether the Giants are dysfunctional or not the Cowboys beat them.
I think too many people are standing around with their arms folded, waiting for Romo to implode, so they can say I told you so. I for one, just don't think it's going to happen.

I think there is a young quarterback in Washington D.C. that is keenly aware of how Romo has stepped up.

1) Giants Cowgirls split...very tight games.

2)He did ...against the Saints.

3)Why should the QB in DC give a crap about a Dallas QB ?

[rickmmrr]

This is a post for a cowterds forum. Not here.

If you have to talk about an improving team pick an AFC team on the west coast.

The season is bad enough already.

[Southpaw]

It's hard to dispute that the Cowboys are playing the best football in the NFC at the moment. If they can lock up home field advantage, they could go deep into the playoffs. It'd be tough to keep this momentum going long enough to make it to the Super Bowl, but they probably have just a good a chance as anyone else in the NFC.

While it pisses me off to admit Dallas has a shot at the Super Bowl, it eases my heart to know that they'll be thoroughly embarrassed by the Colts, Chargers, or basically any of the AFC juggernauts that'll be waiting for them, if they happen to make it that far.

[dgack]

Originally Posted by Southpaw

It's hard to dispute that the Cowboys are playing the best football in the NFC at the moment.

I'll take the Saints for $1000, Alex. Not only is it a legit pick, it's the feel-good pick and prevents me from having to agree with Dallas being the top NFC club at the moment.