Phillips: ‘no regrets’ about Cowboys tenure
Needless to say, it didnt turn out very good. Said injuries cost the Cowboys on the field, and also exposed one of their biggest weaknesses; a lack of quality depth. There were times when Id be watching the Cowboys play and would ask myself, wait, whos that guy? Not to make excuses for the Cowboys, but they were hit hard by injuries, harder than most. Fast forward to 2013: The Cowboys have a new defensive scheme and coordinator, a new special teams coach, a new assistant offensive line coach, a new receivers coach and a new play caller. Yes, the Cowboys have undergone a lot of change, but have they actually done enough to improve from 2012? Some would say yes, but I disagree. I think they have changed some of the things that have troubled them in the past, but in the process have failed in the following five areas. So, come along with me as I attempt to address the Cowboys five biggest mistakes of 2013 so far. Jesus Flores is a Dallas Cowboys writer for RantSports.com . Follow him on Twitter @SSgtFlo1 or add him to your network on Google Retaining Jay Ratliff Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports Now, I know that I said that the Cowboys lack depth along the offensive line, so saying that Ratliff should be gone may sound ludicrous, but hear me out.
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20. When Monte Kiffin came to Dallas to play the role of defensive coordinator, he switched back to the 4-3 defense and many people, including Jerry Jones, believed that Ratliff would anchor the middle of that defensive line. However, various injuries hampered his start. Jay Ratliff suffered from both a hamstring and groin injury in Dallas Cowboys camp, the later being the most disturbing. Last December Ratliffs season ended with a sports hernia surgery, and the groin injury makes it look like he has not healed completely from that surgery yet. Ratliff still has a chance to return in 2013, and Cowboys Vice President Stephen Jones believes that he will at one point, calling the defensive tackle a competitor. While Ratliff might still return, two players who wont make it back this year include Tyrone Crawford and Ryan Cook. Crawford has a torn Achilles while Ryan Cook is suffering from back issues. Cook was almost a roster cut, thanks to his long running series of injuries, but the IR list means Dallas will give him another chance when the Dallas Cowboys camp in 2014 rolls around.
They have also given their support to the Salvation Army, the Susan G. Komen Foundation, the Association for Hearing Impaired Children, the American Heart Association, the March of Dimes, the American Cancer Society, the Make a Wish Foundation, nursing homes and childrens homes. During the presentation before thousands of American Legion Convention delegates, Koutz said, If the Dallas Cowboys are Americas teams, our next guests can be appropriately called Americas Cheerleaders. Not because of what they do on the football field but because of how they conduct themselves away from it. Cowboys executive vice president and chief brand officer Charlotte Anderson and cheerleader director Kelli Finglass accepted the award on behalf of the entire organization. It is an honor to join such a respected group of recipients of the American Legions Distinguished Service Medal, Anderson said. During their USO Tours, the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders have always strived to bring a touch of home to the men and women of our Armed Forces serving abroad. It is just a small thank you for the enormous sacrifices our service men, women and their families make to protect our freedom. The Distinguished Service Medal is The American Legions highest award. Previous recipients include Presidents George W. and George H.W. Bush, Gen. Colin Powell and former Sen.
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Yes. Not because theres more reason to panic this year than in the past few yearstheres lessbut because Cowboys fans really seem to enjoy panicking in the streets. Is there anything at all that matters in this game except for players staying healthy? Unless youre (reserve QB) Alex Tanney or (receiver) Anthony Armstrong or somebody like that, no. Please thank Scott for participating in this Q&A. With 75 players left on the roster, few of the key starters will playing, but some starters will just because you need enough players to field a team. Just to give you a sense of the things that each team is working on improving, here are last years stats: Conventional Stats: Cowboys: Points (15th), Yards (6th) Pass offense (3rd), Rush offense (31st). Defense (19th), Pass defense (19th), Rush defense (22nd). Texans: Points (8th), Yards (7th) Pass offense (11th), Rush offense (8th). Defense (7th), Pass defense (16th), Rush defense (7th) Football Outsiders Efficiency Ratings(Considers per play situation compared to league average factoring in opponentmore than just total yards in conventional stats. More info at FO FAQs page ) Cowboys: Overall (17th), Offense (11th), Pass offense (7th), Rush offense (24th). Defense (23rd), Pass defense (25th), Rush defense (19th) , Special Teams (15th) Texans: Overall (11th), Offense (16th), Pass offense (14th), Rush offense (16th). Defense (3rd), Pass defense (4th), Rush defense (5th), Special Teams (32th).
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It turns out the switch to the 4-3, Tampa 2 scheme wasn’t a bad idea after all. But now the real games begin and it’s time for Tony Romo to prove he’s worth the six-year, $108 million contract extension he received over the summer. The Cowboys’ polarizing signal-caller has been very close to taking his team to the next level over the years, but has always come up short. With a new deal in place and a revamped team, scheme and coaching staff, it’s time for Romo and the ‘Boys to put up or shut up. Week 10: Cowboys at Saints Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports This is the week folks in Dallas will start to get excited and the fair-weather fans will come out of hiding. The Cowboys will reel off their fifth straight win to make believers out of their fans as Romo battles Drew Brees in a shootout that results in a late interceptions by Barry Church to seal the deal. It’s always interesting with the Cowboys and Saints get together and this year it will be the Texas team that comes out on top. Dallas will enter the bye week on cloud nine. Prediction: Cowboys 34, Saints 31 Week 16: Cowboys at Redskins Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports With two games left, it will be a different story for the Cowboys in a road game against the Redskins late in the season in 2013 than it was in 2012.
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He carries with him what he called all the great memories and the relationships he built with players. In May, he attended a retirement party for longtime Cowboys tackle Marc Colombo at a Dallas hotel. He spoke with Colombo, Leonard Davis , Jason Witten and Tony Romo . Thats part of the great thing of coaching, being around the players and liking the players and letting them know you like them, Phillips said. Ive been around a lot of great players. Rickey Jackson, I was at his Hall of Fame deal. I didnt get to Curley Culps this year, but it goes all the way back to Elvin Bethea and guys like that. They worked hard and you appreciated them, and hope they appreciated you a little bit. Witten called Phillips one of the classiest men I know. I never had a coach pull for you as much as Wade did, the Cowboys tight end said. He wanted you to have success and he was selfless.
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I do it, our coordinators do it, our position coaches do it, and thats really how we handle most things.” “But, at the same time, we are always balancing trying not to be vague, and trying to be someone who stands up here and gives some answers that are interesting and that help our team and that help our National Football League.” Cowboys season prediction: 10-6 – Todd Archer, ESPN Dallas Todd Archer predicts the Dallas Cowboys will make the playoffs with a 10-6 record in 2013, but he doesn’t see them winning the division. Dez Bryant says hes better at Madden NFL than Tony Romo, has some beef with certain stats – DMN Bryant is not happy with the speed rating the makers of Madden 25 assigned to Lance Dunbar. “!@#$, theyve got me faster than Dunbar,” he said. “Its like 80-something. I feel like his speed should have been at least 96/97.” But rest assured, Bryant is on the case. “Dont worry, I got the guy who does the ratings. I follow him on Twitter. I got on it.” Jerry Jones reveals the ingredients to the Dallas Cowboys secret sauce – Jon Machota, DMN Jerry Jones is no Colonel Sanders. A day after son Stephen said that the Cowboys had a “secret sauce” to get back to winning Super Bowls, Jerry talked about some of the ingredients of the sauce.
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