For those of you who don't have the privilege (or curse) of watching the Cowboys weekly, last night's game was a personification of their play this year.
The Cowboys move the ball between the 20's very well, allowing them to build up some impressive statistics. Once they get inside the 10 yard line, it's like they go stupid and inept. They moved the entire length of the field by running between the tackles and play action passes. Then, on first down from the seven, they try to run wide and lose five yards. First down from the seven and turn the ball over at about the 20.
The defense is horrible. Despite a few spectacular stops and a handful of sacks, their run defense gives up one big play after another. Their pass defense is non-existent, as it is only successful when pressure is put on the QB and he makes a wayward pass.
Special team did make one outstanding play, but most of the time they are below average. Most kickoffs result in the other team starting beyond the 25, usually worse. Despite having a quality return guy (Aikman called him dangerous), they typically start in poor position. They do have a great field goal kicker, but evidently don't feel the need to use him on fourth and whatever when three scores down.
Even when they are rolling along, they're too stupid to benefit from it. The second most penalized team in the league, they continually shoot themselves in the foot. Good example last night from their outstanding receiver Pickens. He makes multiple extraordinary catch and runs during the game, then when the Cowboys are driving and trying to get close at the end of the game, he taunts the other player and costs them 15 yards. Stupidity will trump talent most times.
All this being said, they somehow seem to stumble their way into being competitive in most games, even winning three of them.
I'm done.
