Welcome back to a second season of the Dallas Cowboys Star Report. Last year didn’t finish up quite like we wanted. After an incredible 13-3 season, we whiffed against the Gaints in the Divisional Playoff game, and I won’t even go into how we lost that game. As the title suggests – FORGET THE PAST, it is time to move on. You should notice however, that it has taken me 6 months to forget the past and get on here and start season 2.

But the time is now and I strongly believe that this is the year the Cowboys not only return to the promise land, but they win it all. That is right, I think the Dallas Cowboys have assembled a team that will get by the NFC with little problems and not only win one playoff game, but win three. Making the first team in the NFL to win 6 Super Bowls overall. It is my opinion, take it or leave it.

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For only the second time this season, the Cowboys lose, going down at the hands of last years NFC East Champs, the Philadelphia Eagles. Steven recaps the game and this time, the Fat Lady Sang early thanks to the smart play of Eagles RB Brian Westbook. The Cowboys offense struggles all day long and Tony Romo looks bad especially after he injured the thumb on his throwing hand.

In Cowboys news, the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders head off to support our troops at the 65th USO Tour. Safety Roy Williams has been suspended for one game. Williams appealed the suspension, but it was upheld today. Here are the Panthers, still fighting for their playoff lives. How will the Cowboys handle this late season adversity.

The Good:
TE Jason Witten: In a game where not much went right for the Cowboys, Witten posted 8 catches for 113 yards. Week in and week out, Witten just gets it done.

The Bad:
QB Tony Romo: Romo has done almost nothing wrong this season, but against the Eagles he was not himself. For the first time in 17 straight games, Romo was held without throwing a single TD pass. He finished the game with 13 of 36 passing for 214 yards and no TDs with 3 INTs.

The Ugly:
SS Roy Williams: Williams was flagged for an illegal “horse collar” tackle against Eagles QB Donovan McNabb. This was his third such personal foul penalty called against him this year, earning him a one game unpaid suspension. Williams needs to remove this bad habit from his playing days.

 

 Episode 1.22 [30:20m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

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Tags: Brian Westbrook • Cowboys • DCC • Donovan McNabb • Eagles • Jason Witten • NFC East • Roy Williams • Tony Romo

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Congrats to the Dallas Cowboys who clinch the NFC East Division Title by virtue of their 28-27 last minute comeback against he Detroit Lions. Steven recaps the game and says it isn’t over until the Fat Lady Sings! The Detroit Lions gave the Cowboys all they could handle, but in the end, TE Jason Witten catches the game winning touchdown pass from Tony Romo to atone for his fumble earlier in the game.

In Cowboys news, the Cowboys open up a waiting list for season ticket holders for the new stadium, WR Terry Glenn hits the practice field, CB Terrance Newman stays off the practice field and Terrell Owens has some words for ESPN’s Keyshawn Johnson.

The Good:
TE Jason Witten: Not only did Witten catch the game winning TD with 18 seconds left in the game, Witten became the first tight end to catch 15 passes in a single game since Kellen Winslow Jr. in 1983. Witten finished the game with 138 yards and that 1 TD.

The Bad:
Run Defense: The Cowboys defense was only allowing 80.2 yards per game to opposing offenses prior to the Lions game and they allowed the usually inept Lions rushing attack to net 152 yards on the ground. The defense will have to stiffen up as they face Brian Westbrook and the Eagles this week.

 

 Episode 1.21 [30:12m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

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Steven recaps the 37-27 beating of the Green Bay Packers. Brett Favre gets knocked out of the game and QB Tony Romo continues to have a fantastic season, earning him NFC Offensive Player of the Week for the second time this year.

In Cowboys news, the Cowboys vs Packers game becomes the highest rated cable TV show in 14 years. Not bad for a game that was not available to as many people as should have been. Plus Steven gives a preview of the upcoming game between the Detroit Lions. Steven says he would not trade places with Lions QB Jon Kitna for all the alcohol in Ireland.

The Good:
QB Tony Romo: if not for a Terell Owens bobbled pass in the end zone causing an INT by Al Harris, Romo would have been perfect, throwing 30 times and completing 19 passes, 4 of them for TDs. Romo now has 33 touchdown passes making him the Cowboys single season TD pass leader.

The Bad:
2 minute defense: Once again, the Cowboys allowed points right before the half. After taking a 27-10 lead, the defense allowed the Packers to go 74 yards on 8 plays to cut the lead to 27-17 just before the half.

The Ugly:
Finishing Off A Team: The Cowboys need to improve on finishing teams off. They need to get back to that killer instinct they had earlier in the season and put teams away when they have a chance.

 

 Episode 1.20 [31:11m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

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The Cowboys 34-3 Thanksgiving beat down of the New York Jets give them a 10-1 record for the first time EVER. Steven recaps the turkey day game and hands out not one, but two Game Balls! One on offense to RB Marion Barber and one on defense to CB Terrence Newman.

In Cowboys news, Owner and GM Jerry Jones talks about the Thursday Night Game on NFL Network and his role in trying to bring the Network and the cable companies closer together. I think he takes a shot, but he covers himself pretty good.

The Good:
RB Marion Barber: 103 yards on 13 carries and one touchdown gives him a game ball. Not just for running over 100 yards, but for running the ball effectively in the second half when the Cowboys were trying to run out the clock.

The Good: Part II
CB Terrance Newman: I believe that Newman is almost at 100% with his foot and is starting to play like the corner we know. That interception he returned for 50 yards was a thing of beauty. Newman had a perfect break on the ball and he showed his speed and outran everyone to the end zone. Something he could not do in Week 5 during the Buffalo Bills game when he intercepted Bills QB Trent Edwards. Healthy is good!

The Bad:
2 minute defense: Right before the half, the Cowboys allowed the Jets to march down the field on a 13 play drive that setup a 40 yard Mike Nugent FG. I know I am being a bit picky here, but that drive should never have resulted in points.

The Ugly:
4th quarter defense: Are you kidding me? No ugly this week, as the Cowboys dominated the game from start to finish.

 

 Episode 1.19 [22:01m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

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The Cowboys improve to 9-1 for the first time since 1983 with their third win against a division opponent in as many weeks. The Cowboys now have a date with destiny as a win over the NY Jets on Thanksgiving will give the team their first every 10-1 start to a season in franchise history.

In Cowboys news, WRPatrick Crayton is nursing an injury and may not play against the Jets, while WR Terrell Owens’ is gets the weekly honor of being named the NFC’s Offensive Player of the Week after catching four touchdown passes against the Redskins

The Good
WR Terrell Owens: I said it last week, Owens saying less and doing more on the field! Terrell Owens is torching secondaries right now, and this week it was the Redskins as he posted 8 catches for 173 yards and 4 TDs. Each TD was got longer and longer, with TDs of 4, 31, 46 and 52 yards.

The Bad:
Roy Williams: I don’t want it to appear as if I am picking on Roy Williams, but that 1st quarter TD pass caught by TE Chris Cooley should never have been caught. Roy turned the wrong way, something he does often in coverage and allowed Cooley to cut inside to a wide open middle of the field.

The Ugly:
4th quarter defense: After taking a fourth quarter 28-16 lead, the Cowboys should have closed the door on the Redskins. Instead, the defense allowed the Skins, to go on a four minute, five second 12 play drive that resulted in a Santana Moss touchdown. The defense needs to step up to stop teams when the offense has worked hard on the field to build a sizable lead.

The Ugly: Part II
Center Andre Gurode: If the Cowboys are going to continue to use the shotgun formation, Gurode has got to get better at snapping the ball. Four times the ball sailed over Romo’s head and several other times, it was high enough that Romo needed to leave his feet to secure the snap. Come on Andre – FOCUS!!!

 

 Episode 1.18 [17:41m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

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