Roar I think it has little to do with the Cowboys. Frankly, if you were getting pumped up in 1989 or 2002, then you are a true fan.
It's everything to do with the Texas Rangers. If they were at home, we'd be fussing about the 1-5 Cowboys and what they'd need to do this weekend. Jerry Jones should send over a fruit basket to Chuck Greenberg for keeping the media spotlight away from the behemoth across the parking lot.
The thought of 1-6, although, makes me giddy.
Five things:
David Garrard
The Jaguars aren't very good, yet, they're 3-4. They're not good at anything. So I looked at how they won their three games (Denver, Indianapolis, Buffalo). You'd think that maybe Maurice Jones-Drew had big days. Actually, in those three games, Jones-Drew has only one touchdown. The key: David Garrard. He's been sacked just three times in those three games with eight touchdowns and one interception. He's didn't throw for 300 yards. In fact, he's not gotten over 190 in any win. He completes about 80 percent of his throws. If Garrard gets time, his successful often carries the Jags.
In three losses, Garrard's thrown one touchdown, seven interceptions and been sacked nine times.
The State of Things
Where are the Cowboys' heads at? They're sniping at media. Probably not to pleased with each other. Their starting quarterback is down and out. They're coach is an idiot. Does this team have the nuts and guts to go out and beat the crap out of a bad team? If the Cowboys come in sleepwalking, the Jags will beat them.
Felix Jones
If this is going to be the year of discovery -- pushing young guys, finding out who has what in the depth chart -- the Cowboys will need to let Felix Jones have a bit more leash. Keeping him healthy for some playoff game or deciding week 17 contest is moot. Let him get the ball and step on the gas a little. You don't have to run him 20 times. Let him be Jon Kitna's check down. Keep the new quarterback comfortable. While we're here, let's get Tashard Choice some touches.
Sam Young
As I've stated all week, the Dallas Cowboys should make a solid effort to play young guys in the remaining games of the season, win or lose. Young will get his chance outside of the control the Cowboys. It appears that Kyle Kosier and Montrae Holland will not play. That leaves the rookie out of Notre Dame as your starting guard. Young made quite a din in Training Camp with his play and was considered to play right tackle when Marc Columbo was out. Excited to see what he can do.
Dez Bryant
The most exciting player on the team. I want more. Can he play safety?
Prediction
Jaguars 20, Cowboys 16
The Cowboys do not deserve our trust. They should win, but they should win half the games they've lost. As Terry Bradshaw said last week, "The world us full of talented people that are unsuccessful." Kitna at quarterback is just too much. Cowboys will run less than 22 times.
