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Nov 2020
12:46am, 9 Nov 2020
32,174 posts
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SPR
Also just noticed he kicked a 59 yarder in the game. Doesn't make sense. I guess getting the first down kills the game, but the field goal making it an 8 point game pretty much does the same.
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Nov 2020
12:59am, 9 Nov 2020
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Dooogs
I rate Boswell - sounds (given the block) like the O-line / kicking team may have struggled. We've got a recently-returned holder which won't have helped.
Gilbert looked decent for a fourth-stringer - defnitely better than some backups (e.g. Duck!) on the field recently...
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Nov 2020
1:01am, 9 Nov 2020
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Dooogs
But I agree - I would definitely have gone for the FG. I think, looking back, that Romo and Tomlin must have thought that the chance of making a 4th and 1 was statistically better than making the FG. Given the state of our running game tonight, I don't concur...
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Nov 2020
6:23am, 9 Nov 2020
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GregP
Today’s LA Times:
“The Chargers are 2-6 overall, 1-6 with Herbert as their starting quarterback.
By now, it’s clear Herbert isn’t the quarterback of a team that’s cursed or an underachieving team that can’t hold leads.
He’s the quarterback of a team that’s not very good, if not downright awful.”
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Nov 2020
7:38am, 9 Nov 2020
13,173 posts
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NDWDave
NFC Least currently taking up the bottom 3 spots in the extended NFC layoff standings. Eagles would be 10/16 if not for divisional lead
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Nov 2020
9:44am, 9 Nov 2020
5,190 posts
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Surrey Phil
Decent showing by Dallas. Again, too many trips to the red zone without finding pay dirt.
The game was still in the balance until Q4. A few big penalty calls didn't help at key stages (incomplete pass when 3rd and 10 and the fumble return) which gave possession back to the Steelers.
Gilbert isn't a confidence-inspiring QB who could lead you on a two-minute drill game -winning drive. The season is long over, despite all the NFC East teams being poor. Forget the play-offs. Get Dak back asap and build for 2021 with some good top order draft picks.
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Nov 2020
9:48am, 9 Nov 2020
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NDWDave
Dak is a free agent at the end of the year and the Cowboys can only guarantee having him with a one year franchise tag of 37m.
If they got the #1 pick, would they be better getting a rookie QB at ~37m for 4 years and saving the cap to spend elsewhere...
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Nov 2020
9:51am, 9 Nov 2020
6,349 posts
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Dooogs
Agree, SP - the zebras seem to like us this season (c/w the last couple of years). I'll balance that against the fact that I've seen players excluded for that Vander Esch punch/slap before... 
On the upside for you, Dallas don't look like a 2-7 team based on last night's showing - and the Eagles are only 1.5 games ahead...
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Nov 2020
10:56am, 9 Nov 2020
32,176 posts
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SPR
Could say the same about the Eagles against the Steelers and the Ravens, then they played poorly against the Giants and Cowboys.
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Nov 2020
1:11pm, 9 Nov 2020
6,284 posts
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57.5 Degrees of Pain
You must have enjoyed that Chargers win* GregP!
* Using Donald Trump's definition.
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