Some random thoughts...
-Travis Frederick is Jerry Jones best decision since Bill Parcells. I almost shed a tear watching him (brute) and Martin (tactically) destroying that Titans dline. I cannot wait to watch them on the film, it was a thing of beauty.
-We're a 2nd or 3rd round RT away from being an elite oline, I'm talking best in the league. I would not mind Free back for cheap for another year since we have other more pressing needs but eventually we need to get a big stud replacement in the draft. Leave Martin at guard. I really hope the Cowboys don't ignore this group...you're doing good...keep adding pieces and building depth. This isn't the time to get comfortable when you have a rapidly aging QB at the helm.
-McClain would be back in Alabama right now shooting rabbits if it wasn't for Lee's injury. It's funny how life works sometimes. That interception was one of the most athletic plays I've ever seen for a man his size. I know it's not that serious but I'm praying he's fully back mentally. Him and Lee together next year should be fun.
-The team played angry yesterday for maybe the 2nd or 3rd time under Jason Garrett. It was a spirited feisty yet clean game for both teams which made it a throughly enjoyable watch on TV...you don't always get that with the 12pm kickoffs. Even Garrett's sideline demeanor was completely different than the norm. I'm pretty sure the camera caught him dropping a F bomb. Now if we could only find a way to duplicate that energy at home.
-You can tell Bisaccia lit into his unit all week. That was superb effort from the special teams unit. I'm not into football jerseys but if I were to buy one today it would be a Dwayne Harris one. To me that guy personifies the real RKG. Bailey is a machine. Best player relative to his position on the team. By the way, have you guys noticed all the ex-Cowboys kickers doing well around the league?
-So far Lance Dunbar does not look like a player that deserved the superstar treatment he received in the preseason. They handled him with kiddie gloves, not b/c of the injury (he's been healthy for awhile) but b/c they see him as a vital piece to the offense. I'm still waiting for it. I'm waiting for that 40-50 yd screen play from him. Ryan Williams ran like his meal depended on it. I'm about ready to call that man up.
-Yesterday for the first time in a long time, I saw a team that wasn't dependent on elite quarterback play. I saw a team that could plug and play nearly any above average QB and still win the game. Finally all 3 phases showed up for Mr. Garrett. This is good for the long run but still leaves a sore taste in my mouth considering Romo's contract. The team I saw yesterday is ideal for a young QB. Great special teams, great oline play, good defense. I hated the contract then, hate it even more now.
-I finally saw something tangible from Crawford yesterday in the 1st half. I like him, Wilcox and even Hitchens at times. I think I'm going to bite my tongue on all three and let them get their feet wet before I start judging them. All 3 are still obviously learning the pro game.
-We've faced two players so far I wanted a few years ago in free agency: Delanie Walker and Anquan Boldin. I think adding a physical 3rd down option like them in the future will be beneficial to this offense. Love watching them play. Did you see how he blew by Barry Church on that TD?
-That being said, I'm still not 100% sold on T. Williams. I feel like with all the attention Dez is getting, he should have had a better start to the season. Last week he did not catch the ball in traffic, this week he was non-existent.
-That smirk and fist pump from Jerry during the 4th quarter "Let's go Cowboys" chants was classic. I've never wanted to like a man so much as him.
-It's week 3 so I think it's a good time to do start doing some things to improve the roster. Let's do something to improve the interior of that defense. We're going to need more pressure than we've seen in the first 2 weeks if we're going to beat Drew Brees on turf. I know who to cut (Clutts) but do you guys have any ideas who we can bring in?
-Speaking of the defense, with a healthy Spencer and D-Law and a motived Scandrick and Brent...how good can these guys be? Is top 5-10 achievable? I'm drinking the koolaid after the first 2 weeks (I don't buy the theory that San Fran held back last week).
