David Salinas's Dallas Cowboys fan blog

Friends,  Americans, Countrymen, lend me your football experience.  I needs to wrap up as much as possible and send it to the main offices in Valley Ranch. 

The Dallas Cowboys are suffering Nation.  They have fallen off the highest mantle of expectation in the NFL.  Once hailed as the 'sure thing' in this year's Super Bowl, now just another forgotten heap of scrap metal set aside on the road to Tampa.   Boy did Jerry Jones spend his cash wisely.  Fresh off the "Hard Knocks" HBO series, which began and ended with TO jogging shirtless, Dallas appeared to have the map, GPS, and itinerary all set with a showdown with whoever the AFC victim would be in Florida.  A lot has happened in nine short weeks.  It all began with a win against Green Bay.  A blue print was set in motion with how to contain TO.  Ever since that game, opposing teams has strived to perfect it.  Washington achieved that goal and shut down TO and the run, and ever since then, the season has been lost. 

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March of the Spurs  11/05/08

0-3

Those numbers do not look good.  Three games into the season and the Spurs have yet to win a game.  Is it time to panic?  Clearly, it's not.  However, do any Spurs fans remember going 0-3 this early in the season?  Tim Duncan and Tony Parker are doing their part.  Roger Mason Jr. and George Hill played well.  This was George's first game, and there were some positive things, but where are the rest?  17 point loss, this does not sit well with the Maverick haters in the San Antonio area.  As I'm sure I'll say all month, we miss Manu.  He is the missing piece of the puzzle that has resulted in an early defeated season.  Never have I craved for December as much as I am now, unless you count my childhood days.  But much like Santa Claus, Manu could very well deliver wins as much needed gifts early in the season.  Still 79 games to go, so 0-3, statistically not bad.  Win one though, ok?

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Giants win.  It's not like we didn't see this coming.  It's not like we expected Brad Johnson to be this 40-year-old superman overnight.  Anyone with half a brain (I mean you Shesawn) could see that Dallas limped into Giant stadium, just about half the team they were when they started the season.  Yet the Giants celebrated like they won the Super Bowl in November.  That just speaks volumes. 

This is not a shock to Cowboys fans.  There was a glimmer of hope, but after that first offensive series by the Giants, we all knew it would be a miracle to keep up.  It was clear that Brad Johnson forgot to take his Metamucil and decided to help New York by turning it over twice, and allowing some sacks.  That guy has got to go.  He proves that experience counts for nothing once you pass a certain age, right John McCain?  40 is the new 80 by football standards.  Or maybe Brad just looks like the mummy unwrapped standing next to Brooks Bollinger.  Is that kid 18 or what?  Brooks didn't start off on the right foot, but he clearly was better.  He looks like a back up.  Brad Johnson looks like my grandfather in a football costume.  Hey Brad, Halloween is over, take off that uniform.  (That's not all together fair, Brad is only a few years older than me.)  His time has come, I don't expect to see Johnson next year on any team.

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Right again.

They said it couldn't be done.  So many people said that Dallas would
lose, that Tampa was an up and coming NFC monster.  Too many injuries
they said.  Brad Johnson throws to many interceptions.  The O line
won't hold up.  ESPN, Fox sports, Showtime's Inside the NFL, all the
experts picked Tampa to win.  Then Wade Phillips got involved.  And he
proved them wrong.

We all know what was holding them back Nation.  Say it with me….one
bad coordinator:  Brian Stewart.  Oh, Bri Bri celebrated out there
like we won the NFC Championship.  But let's face it, it wasn't
because of him.  His defensive schemes have hurt us in the last 4

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On Target

Nation, I have done it again.  I have called out the correct scapegoat in the Cowboy fiasco.  No, not Ms. Pacman, who is out there somewhere, talking about his feelings in rehab.  No, no Tony Romo, who saw how much protection Brad Johnson got against the Rams and said, “Screw that, I’m out till November”.  No, not Roy #38 Williams who had the nerve to re-break his forearm.  Not the team defense who said “Ole” with a giant red cape to Steven Jackson and Rams.  No Nation I called out:

Brian Stewart.

This joke of a Defensive Coordinator is officially on Notice.  Coach Phillips removed the “play calling” portion away from Stewart, mainly at Jerry Jones’ request.  He has been reduced to coming up with a game plan, which should be heavily influenced by Coach Phillips, Coach Campo, and the other, more experienced coaches on the defense.  Let it be known

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Burn baby Burn.

They say in any major fire, walk don’t run to the nearest exists.  So when every major sports media chain declares panic in Big D, only the fair-weather fans will run.  Is there reason to panic?  Oh yes, yes there is.  Am I going to run out of the building with my hair on fire?  Hell no.  I want you to know Nation, that I sat through that whole game, second by painful second, experiencing in disbelieve as I’m sure all Cowboy fans did, the absolute horror so close to Halloween.  No, I won’t run, I will stand by this horrid affair, but I’ll tell you what I want Nation. 

I want the head of Brian Stewart. 

Why?  Why do you ask, why would I want something so absolutely ridiculous 7 games into the season?  Because somebody has to pay, that’s why.  Because Jerry Jones has already declared that Wade Phillips’ job is safe, as well it should be (barring a few more blowouts).  But we lack the intensity on the defensive side of the ball.  Listen, I know the offense was every bit as guilty in that ridiculous loss to the Rams.  The Offensive line lost focus.  Run blocking, pass protection was off.  WAY OFF.  Three interceptions and a few fumbles.  Careless mistakes and costly penalties.  But I guarantee you; no one will call for Jason Garrett’s resignation.  And special teams haven’t been special at all.  Kick returns for touchdowns against us, blocked punts.  And the latest missed field goal, this is all too much.  Maybe Bruce Read, the Special Teams coach should go too?  Have you seen this guy’s picture on Dallas Cowboys.com?  He looks like a 70’s porn star.  Trust me, take a look, I’ll wait.  See, I’d never steer you wrong.  Off with his head.  Bring back that old corps Joe Avezanno, BRING BACK SOMEBODY WITH THEIR HEAD SCREWED ON STRAIGHT AND WHO IS LOOKING TO WIN FOOTBALL GAMES.  Sorry guys, I went a little Jonesy there.

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Welcome back Cowboy Nation Fans!  It’s Friday, October 17, 2008.

Tony Romo is practicing, today we’ll find out if he can take a snap.  Yesterday we learned that even with a splint he was able to whip the ball out with normal velocity.  As Troy Aikman would say, “there is no question” that Tony Romo is as tough as they come. 

Following the opening game of the season TR sported the chin patch after being sandwiched between two beefy Cleveland Brown defenders.  He stayed in the next play, and eventually led the Cowboys to a score on that drive.  Even after the game, he was kind enough to pull over and help an elderly couple change a tire, after numerous motorists ignored them.

This guy is the real deal.  There is not a sport columnist out there that will refute his toughness, leadership, and all around jokester of the Cowboy’s family.  (See Pepsi commercial where TR has been doubled in size)  TR is the new Captain America, after a sea of lieutenants that included a couple of baseball players and Quincy Carter who, let’s face it, was probably a 1st class private.  So it was no surprise that he is attempting to play this weekend against the Rams with a broken pinky finger.  Isn’t “pinky” the name of one of Pacman’s ghosts?  Not sure about that, what I am sure of is TR should not play this weekend.  It’s a testament to his toughness as a player, but risking losing him for more than a month due to further injury is, well, risky.  We do not want to be in a position of hoping for TR to return before the end of the season.  A rusty Romo leading the Cowboys to yet another possible loss in the first round.  He needs to be ready.  He needs to get focused.  And quite frankly, TR has had a lot of trouble holding on to the ball.  Do you really think a broken finger is going to improve that problem?  I think a game off will do a world of good for Tony.  He needs to build the desire with his own personal bye week.  I guarantee he will come back a week rested, ready and will not fumble with his next start.  I’m not going to guarantee an interception free game, because we all know that’s not going to happen.  But Tony will tuck it away.

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Remember this day Cowboy fans, October 14, 2008.  Today changes everything.  After the heartbreaking loss to the Cardinals, and a disappointing break of the most famous pinky finger in the world, there is hope.  Two days later, Jerry Jones to the rescue.  I’m here to tell you Nation, both of today’s headlines will change the path to the Super Bowl.

Headline #1 Roy Freaking Williams

 Roy Williams, not #38, but the Detroit Lions #1 receiver, is now a Cowboy.  This is great!  Fantastic news, imagine if you will, the closest player in build to Michael Irvin.  His potential is phenomenal.  This is a game breaker for the Cowboys.  Jerry Jones has made a statement that NOW, not later, not next year, but NOW is the time for a Super Bowl.  Grant it, this will take some time.  Roy needs to learn the offense, and Tony needs to get healthy.  But once they are both on the field and can gel, this great offense will explode.  We now have two excellent running backs, one incredible tight end, and two top receivers.  We have an offensive line that did falter in the desert, but is resilient.  They will tighten up.  I know they feel responsible for what happened to Tony Romo, this will not happen to Brad Johnson.  What more can a QB ask for?  Even the great Brett Favre, called Tony Romo today, urging him to play on.  But more on that later.

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Welcome to Cowboy Nation.  This is the blog of the #1 Dallas Cowboy fan in the known Universe.  This is all Cowboys all the time.  I will faithfully extend my views for all to see, all to read, and for other fans to hate.  I was born in the same year as the first Cowboy Super Bowl win.  I was lucky enough to watch the other four, and if all goes well, they will add another this year.  Watch for my blog in the coming days!

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