The Dallas Cowboys knew before the season began that the weeks coming off of their bye week would be as crucial as they’d be difficult. It just so happens that the inconsistent play of America’s team in the first quarter of the 2009 season has put them in a familiar place of discomfort.
As we all know, the Cowboys fell short of making the playoffs last year after losing soul crushing games against Baltimore and at Philadelphia. What most fans and Cowboy hating television sports analysts have seemed to overlook, is the fact that the Cowboys let their hopes of remaining a competitive team in the NFL’s most storied division in games six and seven at Arizona and St. Louis.
This season may be no better. After being pressured by the jeers of some fans and the media, Cowboys owner Jerry Jones parted ways with All-Pro wide receiver, Terrell Owens thinking that the acquisition of former University of Texas stand out Roy E. Williams and the stable of receivers already on the team would be enough to allow quarterback Tony Romo to spread his wings freely. Though the rational may have been rational, Romo’s play thus far this season has not been at all. Romo has been just as, if not more inconsistent than the team at large. Is it all on Romo? Absolutely not! The Dallas Cowboys have a number of problems such as predictable offensive play calling, poor tackling, a lack of focus and heart.
There have been some glimmers of hope this season. Miles Austin, the third year wide out from Monmouth has amassed a total of 331 yards and 3 touchdowns thus far and has risen to the number two spot on the depth chart taking the place of North Texas native Patrick Crayton. The Cowboys rushing game has thrived despite injuries to two of the three heads of the monster known as Crash, Dash, and Tash’! Tashard Choice had a career game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium. Choice will have the help of franchise back Marrion Barber this week, who will play with a cast over his fractured thumb. Both the Cowboys and their fans wait anxiously for the return of Felix Jones to the line up. Jones has only played in 3 games, but the big play speed back has averaged over 10 yards per carry before suffering a knee injury. The defense is not without its positive points either. Linebacker Keith Brooking, a former Atlanta Falcon, has made his presence felt accounting for 37 tackles and getting his first sack as a Cowboy at Kansas City. Demarcus Ware also began his sack season last week after going sackless in the first four games of the season. Ware, who had a league leading 20 sacks last season is sure to heat up as other members of Dallas’ defensive front begin to get the attention that they deserve from opposing offenses.
Where the Cowboys go from here is up to owner and general manager, Jerry Jones, the Cowboys coaching staff, and the players on the field. The pressure that surrounds this weekends match up against Atlanta, if nothing else, should serve as both a gut check and a reminder that the “We’ll get it together when we need to,” attitude has no place in an organization like the Dallas Cowboys.
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