The Dallas Cowboys have been mediocre at best during the preseason. Yet, on every radio show and every newspaper people are saying that the Cowboys are done, they are overrated, and they just aren't that good.
Really?
What has the record been for the Indianapolis Colts in the preseason? They win 0 to 1 game every year, yet, when the season is over, they have at least 12 wins.
Teams like the Browns, Lions, and Buccaneers needs wins in the preseason. Teams that are breaking in a new quarterback or a coach, they need to win.
Teams like the Colts, Patriots, and yes, the Cowboys, the preseason is more of a chance for players to hit somebody on another team.
I am not saying that they should not execute better, but the same guys that ran a vanilla offense and a non blitzing defense WILL play much better September 12th against the Redskins.
It is the freaking preseason. You should be excited that football is being played, not whining about Tony Romo. Every other sports talk station is saying Romo stinks and that Phillips should be fired, but I say, if you are gonna overreact in a preseason game, then you must sit in timeout for 1 regular season game.
It is not as if Romo is 4 for 17 for 22 yards and 3 interceptions. He is playing a vanilla offense. They are making sure that they do not show their opponents anything.
But I will say this much, this is the ultimate overreaction city, especially when it comes to the Cowboys.
Just remember, it is the preseason. If this lasts into the regular season, I will be the first to rip the team and Wade Phillips, but right now...RELAX.
As always, I would love to get your input. Email me at john@bigbadsportsdaddy.com
Peace Out, John Conner
Sunday, August 29, 2010
Monday, August 23, 2010
FOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOTBALLLLLLLLLLLLLLL
I am so excited right now. This is the time of year when every team thinks they are going to the Super Bowl.
Every fan thinks his team will work out the kinks from the preseason to challenge for the Super Bowl.
But there is one reason, fans like myself and others are really, really excited.
For most of us, our Fantasy Football draft is coming up, and we all think this is the year for bragging rights and possibly cash.
So for all you out there that play fantasy football, Good luck. I hope you win, unless you play in my league, and then I hope I kick your ASS.
I would love to hear form you, especially if you have fantasy advice. Send it to john@bigbadsportsdaddy.com.
Peace, John Conner
Every fan thinks his team will work out the kinks from the preseason to challenge for the Super Bowl.
But there is one reason, fans like myself and others are really, really excited.
For most of us, our Fantasy Football draft is coming up, and we all think this is the year for bragging rights and possibly cash.
So for all you out there that play fantasy football, Good luck. I hope you win, unless you play in my league, and then I hope I kick your ASS.
I would love to hear form you, especially if you have fantasy advice. Send it to john@bigbadsportsdaddy.com.
Peace, John Conner
Sunday, August 15, 2010
Expectations
We are now a couple of preseason games into the 2010 NFL season, and we can now make some predictions.
I still think the Dallas Cowboys are the cream of the crop in the NFC east division. I think they have what it takes to make a long run in the playoffs. I do think they have a realistic shot to make the Super Bowl.
This is the exact same opinion I had at the end of last season. So what has changed? Nothing. I am a Dallas Cowboys' fan. We always think this is the year. Even when Dave Campo was guiding the team to 3 consecutive 5-11 seasons, we always thought that next year was the year we turned things around.
The main difference between now and the Campo years is the fact that this team has tasted a little success.
Coming off a year in which they won the division, beat Philly in a playoff game, and the two teams ahead of them in the NFC, Minnesota (Favre back, Favre retiring and New Orleans, already beat them in New Orleans) makes us feel pretty good about their chances.
On top of that, you add the biggest play maker in the draft in Dez Bryant and another linebacker from Linebacker (Penn St.) in Sean Lee, and this team looks better and better.
I hate it when Jerry comes out and says he expects the team to play at home in the Super Bowl, and then I realize he says that every year. This year, the game just happens to be at JerryWorld.
So, do I really believe the Cowboys are going to the Super Bowl? Yes
I am a homer? Hell YES
I am honest with myself and at the same time am huge homer. That being said, if the Cowboys don't win the Super Bowl, I will be hugely disappointed.
As always, let me hear from you. Send an email to john@bigbadsportsdaddy.com.
Peace, John Conner
I still think the Dallas Cowboys are the cream of the crop in the NFC east division. I think they have what it takes to make a long run in the playoffs. I do think they have a realistic shot to make the Super Bowl.
This is the exact same opinion I had at the end of last season. So what has changed? Nothing. I am a Dallas Cowboys' fan. We always think this is the year. Even when Dave Campo was guiding the team to 3 consecutive 5-11 seasons, we always thought that next year was the year we turned things around.
The main difference between now and the Campo years is the fact that this team has tasted a little success.
Coming off a year in which they won the division, beat Philly in a playoff game, and the two teams ahead of them in the NFC, Minnesota (Favre back, Favre retiring and New Orleans, already beat them in New Orleans) makes us feel pretty good about their chances.
On top of that, you add the biggest play maker in the draft in Dez Bryant and another linebacker from Linebacker (Penn St.) in Sean Lee, and this team looks better and better.
I hate it when Jerry comes out and says he expects the team to play at home in the Super Bowl, and then I realize he says that every year. This year, the game just happens to be at JerryWorld.
So, do I really believe the Cowboys are going to the Super Bowl? Yes
I am a homer? Hell YES
I am honest with myself and at the same time am huge homer. That being said, if the Cowboys don't win the Super Bowl, I will be hugely disappointed.
As always, let me hear from you. Send an email to john@bigbadsportsdaddy.com.
Peace, John Conner
Sunday, August 8, 2010
Cowboys of the 90s
With Emmitt Smith getting into the NFL Hall of Fame, I started wondering if that was going to be the last Cowboy for the dynasty of the 1990s.
Looking at the guys that have a shot, I have narrowed it down to 4 guys I think deserve the honor.
First, eligible next season is Deion Sanders. He was the ultimate shut down cornerback. He was only on the team for the 1995 championship team, but he played defense, offense, returned punts, and returned kicks. He was a threat to score every time he touched the football. I think is a lock.
Next, is Larry Allen. He was by far the most dominant offensive lineman in the 90s. He was a Pro-Bowler at guard and at tackle. He was known for his legendary strength( once bench pressed 700lbs.) and was also known for not saying much. He induction speech will last about 4 minutes. He is a lock.
Next, is Darren Woodson. He is the all-time leader in tackles for the Dallas Cowboys. Take that in for a moment. One of the most storied teams in sports history, and he is the leading tackler. Just as long as it took to find a replacement for Troy Aikman, it has been even longer trying to find a replacement for Woodson. He is 50-50.
My final player is Charles Haley. He has been on 5 Super Bowl teams. He changed the entire defense for the Cowboys. He was the first guy offenses game planned for. I believe he will eventually get it.
As always, I would love to hear from you. Send me an email to john@bigbadsportsdaddy.com.
Peace, John Conner
Looking at the guys that have a shot, I have narrowed it down to 4 guys I think deserve the honor.
First, eligible next season is Deion Sanders. He was the ultimate shut down cornerback. He was only on the team for the 1995 championship team, but he played defense, offense, returned punts, and returned kicks. He was a threat to score every time he touched the football. I think is a lock.
Next, is Larry Allen. He was by far the most dominant offensive lineman in the 90s. He was a Pro-Bowler at guard and at tackle. He was known for his legendary strength( once bench pressed 700lbs.) and was also known for not saying much. He induction speech will last about 4 minutes. He is a lock.
Next, is Darren Woodson. He is the all-time leader in tackles for the Dallas Cowboys. Take that in for a moment. One of the most storied teams in sports history, and he is the leading tackler. Just as long as it took to find a replacement for Troy Aikman, it has been even longer trying to find a replacement for Woodson. He is 50-50.
My final player is Charles Haley. He has been on 5 Super Bowl teams. He changed the entire defense for the Cowboys. He was the first guy offenses game planned for. I believe he will eventually get it.
As always, I would love to hear from you. Send me an email to john@bigbadsportsdaddy.com.
Peace, John Conner
Sunday, August 1, 2010
Karma
Now I do not wish anything bad to any player, especially ones on my teams, but doesn't seem a little like KARMA for Dez Bryant. In no way whatsoever do I side with Roy Williams, but as a rookie there is certain things you are expected to do. You are gonna carry the veteran's pads. You will probably get to pick up a dinner tab or two. You will have to wear an outrageous outfit on the plane. These things happen to rookies. It always has, and will continue.
One way to get on the bad side of the veterans is by refusing to do these things. This is just something all rookies go through. Troy, Emmitt, Micheal, Larry Allen, and so on and so forth did it.
The veterans are not trying to punk you or disrespect you. They are letting you know you are now in the NFL.
I have no problem with this at all. It could be worse. Bill Parcells made all the rookies bring him water during breaks. Carrying pads is not that big of a deal. It was made a big deal by Bryant's refusal.
Now, Bryant injured his ankle. Are the two related? Probably not. But it is fun to speculate. If Dez would have carried Roy's pads, maybe he is not hurt.
Karma goes a long way, and I think Dez got his first taste of the NFL's version of Karma.
As always, I would love to hear from you. Send me an email at john@bigbadsportsdaddy.com
Peace. John Conner
One way to get on the bad side of the veterans is by refusing to do these things. This is just something all rookies go through. Troy, Emmitt, Micheal, Larry Allen, and so on and so forth did it.
The veterans are not trying to punk you or disrespect you. They are letting you know you are now in the NFL.
I have no problem with this at all. It could be worse. Bill Parcells made all the rookies bring him water during breaks. Carrying pads is not that big of a deal. It was made a big deal by Bryant's refusal.
Now, Bryant injured his ankle. Are the two related? Probably not. But it is fun to speculate. If Dez would have carried Roy's pads, maybe he is not hurt.
Karma goes a long way, and I think Dez got his first taste of the NFL's version of Karma.
As always, I would love to hear from you. Send me an email at john@bigbadsportsdaddy.com
Peace. John Conner
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