Week 14 NFL Thread

[RokSki]

Cowboys sign S Tony Parrish, 32, formerly of the 49ers. If he can play worth anything (and I think he can, I think Nolan just wanted to get rid of him in SF), he's an upgrade over what Dallas has now.

If the Cowboys shore up their FS spot, their biggest weaknesses become: (1) Rushing the opposing quarterback and (2) Pass defense by their SS, Roy Williams. The pass rush can be aided by blitzing, but what is really needed is for the young DL to step up their games. Roy Williams is so good against the run that you have to live with his below-average coverage skills.

The O-line, long a problem for the 'Boys, has come together well. If the Cowboys can generate even a slightly-above-average pass rush (and, of course, barring major injuries), they are going to be a force in the playoffs. I'm not saying they're going to the Super Bowl, but if Parrish works out they will have as few or fewer weaknesses than the other NFC contenders.

Then again, Romo could suddenly realize he's in his first year as a starter and we could see more of his first half against the Giants . . .

Thoughts?

BTW, thank God there's an NFL game tonight, even if it's Browns-Steelers. I'm jonesing bad for some football.

 

[Oz]

What's with your indents?

 

[RokSki]

What's with your indents?

Just personal taste. Sorry if they bug you. Believe me, you wouldn't be the first!

 

[Tommy_Dreamer]

Cowboys sign S Tony Parrish, 32, formerly of the 49ers. If he can play worth anything (and I think he can, I think Nolan just wanted to get rid of him in SF), he's an upgrade over what Dallas has now.

If the Cowboys shore up their FS spot, their biggest weaknesses become: (1) Rushing the opposing quarterback and (2) Pass defense by their SS, Roy Williams. The pass rush can be aided by blitzing, but what is really needed is for the young DL to step up their games. Roy Williams is so good against the run that you have to live with his below-average coverage skills.

The O-line, long a problem for the 'Boys, has come together well. If the Cowboys can generate even a slightly-above-average pass rush (and, of course, barring major injuries), they are going to be a force in the playoffs. I'm not saying they're going to the Super Bowl, but if Parrish works out they will have as few or fewer weaknesses than the other NFC contenders.

Then again, Romo could suddenly realize he's in his first year as a starter and we could see more of his first half against the Giants . . .

Thoughts?

BTW, thank God there's an NFL game tonight, even if it's Browns-Steelers. I'm jonesing bad for some football.

I think Parrish is a good move. Heck, he's just happy to be out of San Fran and playing for a "contender."

 

[zimbabwe]

If Tommie Harris is out for the season, that could be the single most devastating injury of the year for any contender.

****!!!

 

[Chi City 81]

If Tommie Harris is out for the season, that could be the single most devastating injury of the year for any contender.

****!!!

I read the same story in the Trib today. It's a hamstring injury. He'll play in the postseason. Mark it down.

 

[Tommy_Dreamer]

If Tommie Harris is out for the season, that could be the single most devastating injury of the year for any contender.

****!!!

I read the same story in the Trib today. It's a hamstring injury. He'll play in the postseason. Mark it down.

Can I also mark down at least one loss for the Bears down the stretch? How bout two to make the Home-field race interesting

 

[Chi City 81]

If Tommie Harris is out for the season, that could be the single most devastating injury of the year for any contender.

****!!!

I read the same story in the Trib today. It's a hamstring injury. He'll play in the postseason. Mark it down.

Can I also mark down at least one loss for the Bears down the stretch? How bout two to make the Home-field race interesting

Sure, keep thinking the Cowboys will win out.

 

[Tommy_Dreamer]

If Tommie Harris is out for the season, that could be the single most devastating injury of the year for any contender.

****!!!

I read the same story in the Trib today. It's a hamstring injury. He'll play in the postseason. Mark it down.

Can I also mark down at least one loss for the Bears down the stretch? How bout two to make the Home-field race interesting

Sure, keep thinking the Cowboys will win out.

Well, with the Bears' soft-as-Cottonelle schedule down the stretch, I know they will

 

[Chuck~Taylor]

Moses Moreno for Bears quarterback.

 

[BYH]

Moses Moreno for Bears quarterback.

Wow. Nice reference by the kid.

I vote for Dave Krieg myself.

 

[Tommy_Dreamer]

Stupid ass Nate Washington!

 

[Chi City 81]

Moses Moreno for Bears quarterback.

Wow. Nice reference by the kid.

I vote for Dave Krieg myself.

Peter Tom Willis. Steve Stenstrom in a pinch.

 

[pallister]

Will Furrer.

 

[Chuck~Taylor]

Moses Moreno for Bears quarterback.

Wow. Nice reference by the kid.

I vote for Dave Krieg myself.

Peter Tom Willis. Steve Stenstrom in a pinch.

I remember Stenstrom,Matthews,Miller,Moreno, and McNown from my days as a 5th/6th grader in Chicago. I don't remember Peter Tom Willis. Was he was there in the early 90's?

 

[Chi City 81]

Will Furrer.

I'm trying to remember, pall. Did he ever play?

EDIT: Yeah, C~T. He followed up Harbaugh.

 

[Oz]

Good to see the Browns defense is as lousy as I remember it from the fourth quarter of the last game with the Steelers. Not that I'm watching the game at work, of course.

 

[pallister]

Furrer started a game or two in his illustrious career. I believe one was against the Cowboys, and they destroyed us.

 

[Herbert Anchovy]

1992

 

[imjustagirl2]

Good to see the Browns defense is as lousy as I remember it from the fourth quarter of the last game with the Steelers. Not that I'm watching the game at work, of course.

Hey, they'll give up those middle 80 yards or so. But I didn't see your guys scoring touchdowns the past two times they got down near the red zone!