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Cowboys Do Fine Job Of Sucking Vs. Packers
Published by MoonDog on November 16, 2009
Ever since the departure of former head coach Jimmy Johnson, the Dallas Cowboys have failed to live up to expectations for a number of reasons.
One of those reasons has been the Cowboys’ propensity to choke in games they should win and their inability to handle success.
Dallas’ 17-7 loss to the Green Bay Packers on Sunday was clearly an indication of a team that wasn’t mentally or physically prepared.
Green Bay’s defense dominated Dallas’ offensive line, sacking quarterback Tony Romo five times, limiting the Cowboys to only 61 yards rushing and forced three turnovers.
How did the Tampa Bay Buccaneers score 38 points against this Packers’ defense while the Cowboys could only muster a late fourth quarter touchdown?
Dallas got off to a good start against the Packers, putting together a 7-play drive that resulted in a missed 38-yard field goal. Holder Matt McBriar, the Cowboys’ punter, placed the blame for the missed field goal on himself because of a poor placement.
From there, Dallas’ next eight possessions totaled 26 plays for 46 yards.
For a team that had won four straight entering Sunday’s game and was coming off a huge win on the road against Philadelphia, the Cowboys laid an ostrich-sized egg.
The Dallas defense appeared to have done its job, holding the Packers to 283 yards. But the Cowboys’ continued their season-long problem of getting off the field on third downs, allowing Green Bay to convert 7of-15 3rd down attempts.
Dallas allowed Green Bay to convert three 3rd downs of 10 yards or more, two of which came on a critical drive that gave the Packers a 10-0 lead early in the fourth quarter.
Dallas looked like they were falling into the same bad habits that plagued the team last season.
Instead of getting the ball to proven play makers like Jason Witten, Miles Austin and Tashard Choice, the Cowboys were trying to force the ball to their $9 million mistake, wide receiver Roy Williams.
Dallas QB Tony Romo Was Running For His Life Against The Packers
All Williams did in Sunday’s loss was fumble away a scoring opportunity after a 41-yard reception and drop a pass that hit him in the worst possible place – his hands.
Romo was running for his life throughout most of the game as left tackle Flozell Adams and center Andre Gurode got beat on nearly every passing situation.
Considering the San Diego Chargers’ 31-23 win over Philadelphia could have given Dallas a two-game lead in the NFC East with a win over the Packers, you’d think the Cowboys would have played with a greater sense of urgency.
The Cowboys’ played like a team that spent the week reading the glowing reviews following their win over the Eagles instead of preparing for the Packers.
Dallas found out the hard way they aren’t good enough to take anyone lightly, especially a team like Green Bay that was coming off an embarrassing loss.
More importantly, Dallas found out their obvious lack of preparation could cost them dearly as the season progresses.
Maybe next week when the rival Washington Redskins visit Dallas the Cowboys’ will pay greater attention to detail in preparing for a game they must win.
In fact, that same attitude should prevail every week as the Cowboys’ close out their schedule.
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