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Merry Christmas from BTB

I finally got to listen to Wade’s press conference today and while there won’t be a recap, I did take away a few thoughts. Wade isn’t going to play anybody who is even slightly injured or needs time to heal. Guys like T.O. and Gurode won’t see the field at all. Other guys like Watkins, Newman and Ratliff and anybody else who could benefit from some downtime might not see much action at all, a couple of them might be inactive.

Wade is going to try and win the game with the players who do play but it doesn’t sound like he’s going to risk anything and that’s just smart football. He noted that the last three representatives in the Super Bowl from the NFC lost their last games, so while he wants to win, he’s not going to do anything to risk the playoffs. Good call Wade, my hope is that he’ll err on the side of caution.

I wouldn’t mind seeing Brad Johnson take a majority of the snaps either. From watching the game on Saturday I think Romo is healed from the thumb injury, I didn’t see it affect his play much at all. He played well in my opinion and threw the ball accurately and with power. I don’t see a reason to jeopardize his health by playing him the entire game or even most of it.

It would also be a good opportunity to see guys like Courtney Brown, Alan Ball and some of the reserve linemen get a chance. Maybe Bobby Carpenter can get some serious playing time, too. Anthony Spencer should get some playing time spelling Greg Ellis and DeMarcus Ware. I'd also like to see Isaiah Stanback get some action.

Coach also noted that Keith Davis had a good pass breakup but missed a few tackles that he should have made. That’s pretty much what I saw out of Davis. His and Watkins' absence on special teams hurt us on kick coverage.

In other news, the Cowboys cut Zack Crockett to make room for Roy Williams’ return. Coach basically said they wanted to get a look at him in case they needed a second fullback since we’ve been operating with only one for the last few weeks.

Terry Glenn sounds like he might finally play. Here’s what Wade said about him.

"He ran a lot of go routes after we did his workout, 10 or 15 in a row, and some other routes. It was encouraging," Phillips said. "That's why I'm encouraged enough to say maybe this week we're going to see him on the field."

That does sound encouraging, it would be nice for him to get a few reps in before the playoffs.

The DMN has a long Q&A with Jerry Jones, here.

And finally, Merry Christmas everyone. I sure do appreciate everyone’s support at BTB and all of the great commentary we got going on here. It’s been a fantastic season so far and the playoffs are just around the corner. Maybe the New Year will bring us what we really want, another Lombardi Trophy.

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I would like to see Romo and the first team
get in about half a game - does anybody think the NE is going to rest any one - I think playing them is the best thing at least give me three quaters

by Arkcowboys on Dec 24, 2007 10:57 PM CST   0 recs

All I want for Christmas is a ring
There are two Adrian Petersons, but there is only one Marion Barber.

by Nelson on Dec 24, 2007 11:17 PM CST   0 recs

Thank You

Dave,

Thank you for the best Cowboy blog.  I appreciate all the hard work you do and the service you provide to all the fans of the 'Boys.

Merry Christmas and a Happy 2008,
Ron

by Ron in VA on Dec 24, 2007 11:20 PM CST   0 recs

Thanks Dave

I'll echo Ron's support, this is the best Cowboy blog on the web.  Your commentary mixed with all the links and the input of everyone else makes this site great.

Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night.

Luke

Cowboys and Tar Heels

by DalaiLuke on Dec 24, 2007 11:57 PM CST to parent up   0 recs

Mele Kalikimaka

and ditto on the great blog and community, Dave.

Try Card Bowl: Football with Playing Cards at cardbowl.org

by scottmaui on Dec 25, 2007 2:53 AM CST to parent up   0 recs

Feliz Navidad Grizz

and everyone else. Have a Merry Christmas!

Been a Cowboy fan from 4 yrs old.

by TKM31986 on Dec 25, 2007 3:51 AM CST to parent up   0 recs

Happy holidays everyone

glad to see Santa is a Cowboys fan.  Maybe he'll give us a nice present in February (i.e. a Lombardi trophy).

Burt-D

by Burt D on Dec 24, 2007 11:20 PM CST   0 recs

Merry Christmas amigos

It's been a great year for the cowboys and BTB.  Thanks for all you do, Grizz.  

Let's stomp the skins with backups!

by Billito on Dec 25, 2007 5:24 AM CST   0 recs

Merry Christmas

I read every day. Might not be the biggest poster but i thank all who do because keeps me from doing work at work haha

by thebigham on Dec 25, 2007 9:17 AM CST   0 recs

Happy Christmahannukwanzaka!

Props to you, Grizz, for maintaining this great site. And I thank you, every reader and poster, for participating in one of the very best fan communities around.

by Or Moyal on Dec 25, 2007 10:51 AM CST to parent up   0 recs

And Festivus
Happy Festivus to all. Got my aluminum pole up and we are just starting to share our disappointments...

by dunkman on Dec 25, 2007 12:18 PM CST to parent up   0 recs

HAAH

ilove it. Seinfeld classic

by thebigham on Dec 25, 2007 12:25 PM CST to parent up   0 recs

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all

This season has turned out to be the best we could have wished for, so far. I'm with Grizz on the who should play , who should rest. Any critical starters that are injured or even questionable should not see the field. Any critical players that are healthy should play the 1st half and thats it.

This is a great opportunity to let the young guys step up and get the experience. To Dallas, this game means nothing, to the Skins, everything. Fed-Ex Field should be a playoff type atmosphere, it will be great to see some of the backups get that experience before we actually play in the post-season.

The biggest attraction for Cowboys fans will be to see Terry Glenn back on the field for a few series.

Personally I'd like to see Free, McQ, and Stanback get some playing time as well.

by APerfectStar on Dec 25, 2007 12:45 PM CST   0 recs

I want

to see ball and stanback play because they could be future superstars atleast thats what we all hope for. And of course Glenn who most people thought was the best wr on this team last year.

by thebigham on Dec 25, 2007 12:51 PM CST   0 recs

Great Xmas gift already!

I've been a huge Cowboys fan all my life.  This has been a great season!  I'm so excited about being in the playoffs... Would love to see us beat the skins with 2nd stringers... that would be a slap in the face.  Dave thanks so much for keeping a Cincy Cowboy's fan updated... you rock dude!

Steve

by youthguru on Dec 25, 2007 2:30 PM CST   0 recs

we need to beat
the redskins.

by Longhorn on Dec 25, 2007 5:33 PM CST   0 recs

resting our starters is more important

because no NFC team will hang with us if we're completely healthy.

In Romo we Trust

by Terry on Dec 26, 2007 10:16 AM CST to parent up   0 recs

Merry Christmas

to you Grizz and all posters here at BTB. We may disagree on some topics and it may become heated at times, but we are Cowboys fans and I appreciate the different opinions. What a great year to be a Cowboy fan.

by Cowboys81 on Dec 25, 2007 5:35 PM CST   0 recs

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