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If you came here looking for an update on Jessica Simpson—and her pimp of a father Joe—you’re reading the wrong column...

A Filthy Showing: Dallas Cowboys Slumming in Loss to Eagles

by Adnan Tezer (Senior Writer)

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December 17, 2007


http://bp2.blogger.com/_cx8Ax9DB_XA/R0-Trw3epnI/AAAAAAAAAHg/HrBVkgSipAg/s320/romo.jpgIf you came here looking for an update on Jessica Simpson—and her pimp of a father Joe—you’re reading the wrong column.

The rest of the Cowboys offense besides of Jason Witten deserves blame for this loss, and they didn’t have girlfriends in the stands that being incessantly and annoyingly spotlighted every five minutes.

The Dallas Cowboys lost 10-6 to the Philadelphia Eagles at Texas Stadium in an ugly, despicable performance in which the Cowboys could only muster six points at home. The score could’ve easily been 17-6, had Eagles running back Brian Westbrook not taken a knee at the one-yard line, giving up a sure TD to run out the clock. 

The running game was non-existent, with only 53 total yards. Marion Barber finished with a team-high 32 yards on seven carries. Don’t bother asking about Julius Jones.  

Baby Drop was at his worst, both whining on the sidelines and dropping balls that could’ve resulted in Cowboy first downs.

Only Jason Witten (eight catches for 113 yards) seemed to emerge—and even he wasn’t enough to bail this team from a game they seemed destined to lose.

Tony Romo will get the blunt of the blame for this loss—and rightly so, as he played his worst game of the season and possibly his career.  He failed to complete his first six pass attempts, and didn’t get much better when he injured his throwing hand in the third quarter.

Romo finished 13 for 36, with three INTs, no TDS, four sacks, and 214 yards.  Just four of his completions were cagught by wide receivers.

Incidentally, all three picks came on forced throws to Baby Drop, who finished with two catches, 37 yards and plenty of bitching on the sidelines. The Cowboys were just one for 13 on third-down conversions.

Romo suffered a contusion on the back of his throwing thumb midway through the third quarter and had trouble gripping and throwing the ball from that point on.  However, he was playing poorly long before sustaining that injury.

Romo might want to think twice about having his girlfriend attend home games against the Eagles. His QB rating of 22.2 today was the worst of his career, with Jessica Simpson in the stands wearing a pink

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  1. Paul Gillon about 1 year ago

    The Defense showed up. What the hell happened to the Offence? I believe they (The O) all went out the night before and got heavily drunk. Do you think the Boys will let Jason Garrett go to coach another team (Falcons?). Is he not the heir apparent to become head coach in Dallas? Letting him leave would be idiocy of the highest order. Jerry needs to do whatever is necessary to retain him, and guaranty he gets the top job as soon as possible, even if it's next season. If he goes I will proceed to go completely berserk! Replacing Wade Phillips with Jason next year would not cause me any sorrow. What about bringing Mike Zimmer back. He had the ability to do much on D with less than we have now. Please give me your thoughts. Thanks. I hope this is not yet another December MELTDOWN.

    RGDS, Worried Cowboys Faithful

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    • Adnan Tezer about 1 year ago

      Word is that Zimmer might get the Atlanta job but he's not dumb enough to take it. It is troubling to be sure as that was classic 2006 December showing yesterday. Now if Romo plays well against Carolina and the pigs and they get homefield, then this will be a blip. But today in Dallas, people are very concerned and very worried.

      I still can't believe how bad that offense looked. That was as lethargic as you can be. Then again the Eagles did almost the same thing to the Pats so it's not like they are a bad defense. Yeah Paul, I'd be lying if I wasn't a little concerned. If things go badly in Carolina then it's panic time. But until then, we can hope it's just been a bad couple of weeks. Hell we should be on a two game losing streak if you think about it. I still feel this Cowboys team has what has aided so many great Cowboys teams of the past and that is DUMB LUCK and fortunate bounces.

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    • Sean Crowe about 1 year ago

      The Eagles did the same thing to the Patriots? Let's not get crazy here...

      The Patriots had 410 yards of total offense and scored 31 points. The Eagles defense couldn't get off the field all game. The Patriots held the ball for over 32 minutes and didn't turn the ball over once.

      Both games were close, that's all they had in common.

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    • Paul Gillon about 1 year ago

      Patsies are degrading. Tom Brady is good, but just a snot nosed complainer when things don't go his way. Have your wet dreams. SB reality is not going to happen 2/3/07. Your fantasies will end most likely before even then.

      RGDS

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  2. Anonymous about 1 year ago

    there really isn't a valid excuse for dallas' poor outing yesterday - the offense just didn't seem to want it enough and was way too lax especially in the first half. they'd better get it together, otherwise, winning record or not, it'll be over for them early in the playoffs.

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  3. Paul Gillon about 1 year ago

    If Romos throwing hand does not get at least close to fully operational by the playoffs, kiss this season good bye. What about the scary prospect of Jerry letting Jason Garrett coach somewhere ells next year?

    RGDS, POed Cowboys Zealot

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  4. Paul Gillon about 1 year ago

    If Romos throwing hand does not get at least close to fully operational by the playoffs, kiss this season good bye. What about the scary prospect of Jerry letting Jason Garrett coach somewhere ells next year?

    RGDS, POed Cowboys Zealot

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    • Adnan Tezer about 1 year ago

      I think Jerry has an under the table deal with Garrett that he's the coach within three years. He's not going to let him go. Even if he has to pay him more than Wade, he'll do it. With Wade's pathetic press conference afterwards where he claimed that he didn't know anything about Romo's injury, that just seals the deal that Wade is an incompetent boob.

      AS far as Romo's hand...yeah if there's serious damage, they don't make it past the semifinal....that makes Saturday all the more crucial...and no Roy WIlliams either (suspension for the horse collar on McNabb and rightly so...idiot...fucking rule is named after him and he keeps doing it) if Pat Watkins isn't out there, it could be bad in the secondary but then again when hasn't it been bad there....remember Paul don't push the panic button yet.....not just yet

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  5. John Fennelly about 1 year ago

    What happened to Carrie Underwood?

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  6. Paul Gillon about 1 year ago

    S Patrick Watkins is out, on crutches, reports dallasnews.com

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  7. Paul Gillon about 1 year ago

    I want TOTAL BARBARITY, against carolina. No quarter given. Inflict absolute dismercy. I can't endure another week of pain and complete INSANITY.

    Angry Cowboy, Hater of anything BUT VICTORY.

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  8. Adnan Tezer about 1 year ago

    I think you and I are cut from the same cloth Paul.

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  9. Roy MacB about 1 year ago

    Hi there Adnan,,You know that I am not a fan of Tony Romo at all and it is because he thinks he is GOD ! Man I could think better of him if he would just grow up ,,even just a bit,, and wipe that silly smerk off his face! I mean just look at the guy,,he is a good QB with lots of talent but he can't get over himself! He just loves to be loved and smiles for the cameras all of the time ,,BUT,,when he screws up,,he screws up big time and then comes the phoney Pouting around in an attemt to get everyone to feel sorry for him. I don't buy it for a second and never will. I look back at the Seattle game when he muffed up the kick and lost the game. How long was he on the field pouting to try and get some fans to feel sorry for him.!

    "" TONY ROMO "" Grow the hell up and be a" MAN" first and then you can play "NFL Football" with all the other " MEN" out there. I can't imagine paying any price to see Tony Romo play football again untill he changes into a "MAN".

    ** TONY ROMO ** You are the pitcher called " MEAT " in the movie " Bull Durham " maybe you should watch it,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,over and over and over again !!

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  10. Tori Willis about 1 year ago

    Random side note involving J.Simpson- I apologize on behalf of my gender. Please do not think all blondes are this, well, I can't even think of the right word right now. But honestly, a PINK Romo jersey? I almost puked when I read this.

    It's disgusting to see how the television crew repeatedly showed her. If we wanted to see that, we'd turn on some other tabloid show. It's FOOTBALL damn it. The focus shouldn't be on some celebrity girlfriend (in that same respect, Romo, what are you doing!?!) and should be on the game. Obviously.

    America needs to get its priorities straight.

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