Post by prossman on Sept 26, 2009 2:21:24 GMT -7
MySa: Cowboys' Jones shouldn't keep emotions bottled up (NOTES)
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Cowboys' Jones shouldn't keep emotions bottled up
By Tom Orsborn - Express-News I'm worried about Jerry Jones.
Last week, he admitted he was angry after the Giants ruined the opening of Cowboys Stadium but “not mad at any one player or coach.”
There's plenty of research that shows bottling up emotions can be unhealthy. With that in mind, here's a list of people in the organization Jerry might want to let loose on in the hopes of keeping his stress level down:
ANTHONY SPENCER: The Cowboys were so confident Spencer was ready to start at outside linebacker opposite DeMarcus Ware that they released Greg Ellis, who had 20½ sacks over the last two seasons. Spencer's lack of pressure from the strongside is a big reason why Dallas is the only NFL team without a sack and ranks near the bottom of the league in total defense. Ellis, meanwhile, has already notched three sacks for the Raiders. And now comes word from the Dallas Morning News that Spencer is having trouble staying on the field for four quarters because he lacks stamina.
TONY ROMO: With his offseason vow to eliminate senseless turnovers shattered, Romo faces increased scrutiny from fans and the media. Not a good thing for a quarterback who has had some of his worst moments in pressure situations.
JASON GARRETT: Romo's third interception last Sunday night was a horrible throw into double coverage, but shouldn't the play caller also be blamed for going deep when the running game was slicing through the Giants defense?
FLOZELL ADAMS: His tripping penalty on Justin Tuck wiped out a 36-yard gain and forced Romo to throw from deep inside Dallas territory, leading to an interception. One day later, he flippantly said Tuck should have stayed up.
WADE PHILLIPS: “Mr. Fix It” has garnered a D grade so far as the defensive coordinator. And as a head coach, his vow to get tough seems to have fallen by the wayside.
ORLANDO SCANDRICK, TERENCE NEWMAN AND MIKE JENKINS: They couldn't cover. They couldn't tackle. Other than that, they were great.
THE SCOUTING DEPARTMENT: Spencer isn't playing like a first-round pick and his backups, rookie Victor Butler and Steve Octavien, aren't exactly ready for prime time.
JERRY HIMSELF: He had the final say when it came to dumping Ellis and going with Spencer.
Five reasons the Cowboys will beat the Panthers:
They know they can't afford a second-straight loss at home to an NFC foe.
The Panthers' defense is weakened by injury. Even if Marion Barber (quad) doesn't play, there's no way Carolina stops the NFL's top-ranked running game.
Tony Romo typically comes back strong after a bad game.
The Panthers struggled to contain the first two tight ends they faced. Now they've got to deal with Dallas' tandem of Jason Witten and Martellus Bennett.
Carolina is on the road after facing a tough division foe, two factors that usually spell defeat.
Five reasons the Panthers will beat the Cowboys:
After losing their first two games, Carolina is even more desperate than Dallas.
With Pro Bowl left tackle Jordon Gross standing in the way of DeMarcus Ware, Jake Delhomme should have plenty of time to pick apart the Cowboys' gun-shy secondary.
Terence Newman couldn't handle the Giants' Steve Smith. What's he going to do against Carolina's Steve Smith?
Sure, Carolina's 0-2, but they did a lot of things right last week against a very good team (Atlanta).
The Cowboys confidence should be low after losing four of their last six games dating back to last season.
Prediction: Dallas leans on its running game and gets a few big plays from its special teams to avoid an early season meltdown. Cowboys 33, Panthers 27
www.mysanantonio.com/sports/c.../61520452.html
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Cowboys' Jones shouldn't keep emotions bottled up
By Tom Orsborn - Express-News I'm worried about Jerry Jones.
Last week, he admitted he was angry after the Giants ruined the opening of Cowboys Stadium but “not mad at any one player or coach.”
There's plenty of research that shows bottling up emotions can be unhealthy. With that in mind, here's a list of people in the organization Jerry might want to let loose on in the hopes of keeping his stress level down:
ANTHONY SPENCER: The Cowboys were so confident Spencer was ready to start at outside linebacker opposite DeMarcus Ware that they released Greg Ellis, who had 20½ sacks over the last two seasons. Spencer's lack of pressure from the strongside is a big reason why Dallas is the only NFL team without a sack and ranks near the bottom of the league in total defense. Ellis, meanwhile, has already notched three sacks for the Raiders. And now comes word from the Dallas Morning News that Spencer is having trouble staying on the field for four quarters because he lacks stamina.
TONY ROMO: With his offseason vow to eliminate senseless turnovers shattered, Romo faces increased scrutiny from fans and the media. Not a good thing for a quarterback who has had some of his worst moments in pressure situations.
JASON GARRETT: Romo's third interception last Sunday night was a horrible throw into double coverage, but shouldn't the play caller also be blamed for going deep when the running game was slicing through the Giants defense?
FLOZELL ADAMS: His tripping penalty on Justin Tuck wiped out a 36-yard gain and forced Romo to throw from deep inside Dallas territory, leading to an interception. One day later, he flippantly said Tuck should have stayed up.
WADE PHILLIPS: “Mr. Fix It” has garnered a D grade so far as the defensive coordinator. And as a head coach, his vow to get tough seems to have fallen by the wayside.
ORLANDO SCANDRICK, TERENCE NEWMAN AND MIKE JENKINS: They couldn't cover. They couldn't tackle. Other than that, they were great.
THE SCOUTING DEPARTMENT: Spencer isn't playing like a first-round pick and his backups, rookie Victor Butler and Steve Octavien, aren't exactly ready for prime time.
JERRY HIMSELF: He had the final say when it came to dumping Ellis and going with Spencer.
Five reasons the Cowboys will beat the Panthers:
They know they can't afford a second-straight loss at home to an NFC foe.
The Panthers' defense is weakened by injury. Even if Marion Barber (quad) doesn't play, there's no way Carolina stops the NFL's top-ranked running game.
Tony Romo typically comes back strong after a bad game.
The Panthers struggled to contain the first two tight ends they faced. Now they've got to deal with Dallas' tandem of Jason Witten and Martellus Bennett.
Carolina is on the road after facing a tough division foe, two factors that usually spell defeat.
Five reasons the Panthers will beat the Cowboys:
After losing their first two games, Carolina is even more desperate than Dallas.
With Pro Bowl left tackle Jordon Gross standing in the way of DeMarcus Ware, Jake Delhomme should have plenty of time to pick apart the Cowboys' gun-shy secondary.
Terence Newman couldn't handle the Giants' Steve Smith. What's he going to do against Carolina's Steve Smith?
Sure, Carolina's 0-2, but they did a lot of things right last week against a very good team (Atlanta).
The Cowboys confidence should be low after losing four of their last six games dating back to last season.
Prediction: Dallas leans on its running game and gets a few big plays from its special teams to avoid an early season meltdown. Cowboys 33, Panthers 27
www.mysanantonio.com/sports/c.../61520452.html
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