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I have been an analyst in my articles. I pride myself on having four fans, who are reasonable, logical, and very smart men. Anyone who reads my profile will know that I intend to be an NFL analyst...

Come On Dallas Haters! Romo Doesn't Care!

by James Williamson (Columnist)

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Opinion

October 01, 2008


I have been an analyst in my articles. I pride myself on having four fans, who are reasonable, logical, and very smart men. Anyone who reads my profile will know that I intend to be an NFL analyst.

I want to be the next Ray Didinger, whom I think is probably the greatest analyst ever. He is in the Sportswriters Hall of Fame.

But James Williamson is a human, too. And James Williamson wants to put the analyst in silence to show the fan in him.

I'm a fan of the COWBOYS, and I like it!

I despise fans that are: poor losers, insulting, biased to a fault, and just plain rude.

I have trash talked before, and it makes me sick that I would go to that level. I'm a debater, not a crude sailor with a mouth that could use two or three bars of soap.

Read this article right now. I just challenged you. Yes, I mean you, sir. I challenge the person that would say that Tony Romo is an overrated quarterback, or calls the boys girls, or who would be happy if Terrell Owens broke his leg.

I challenge you to tell me why the Cowboys stink.

I challenge all of you!!!!!!!

Put the stats where you put your insults. Tell me why the five-time Super Bowl winning Cowboys are pathetic—or whatever adjectives you use.

I want clean arguments with substance, not some boorish language wrapped in a Neanderthal opinion.

Argue the facts and not some vulgar vocabulary. All you Redskins that hate us! All you Eagles, too! All you Steelers and all you Giants or 49ers! Come out and show yourself. Tell James Williamson why America's Team is unworthy of your respect.

Now, all you other team fans that may hate, dislike, or think nothing of the Cowboys, but still respect their work, commitment, and their dedication and their competitiveness, I salute you and this is not aimed at you. I respect you, and I respect your teams.

I may not like Donovan McNabb, but I will say he is a fine quarterback. I may not like Eli Manning beating us in the playoffs, but I rooted for them in the Super Bowl, and I was happy they won.

The only Redskins I really hate were the players that wanted to hurt Roger Staubach and George Allen. The only Eagle I really hated was Buddy Ryan, and that was because he was a disrespectful jerk to Mike Ditka in Chicago among other things. But I like Joe Gibbs and Dick Vermeil.

I'm sick of these "haters," so I challenge you to prove me wrong about the facts. Tell me why Dallas as a franchise is bad. I challenge you.

I call out all the bandwagon Cowboy fans that jump off when we lose a game. You aren’t Cowboys; you are lemmings that follow anyone who wins. I was a fan when they had three consecutive seasons of 5-11. Where were you?

I ask all true blue fans to join me in refuting these insults to the Cowboys. I can do it myself, but I want help.

Do any of you realize that Romo doesn't even care? He doesn't pay attention to the garbage you churn about him. You can thank former Giants coach Bill Parcells for that. He gave Tony Romo a list of quarterback commandments, and Romo keeps them in his locker. No. 1 commandment is "Ignore other opinions," and that is what he does.

I read an article saying Romo is overrated, and I see all these people agreeing. Please! Are you all jealous, ignorant, lying to yourselves, or just plain incompetent?

C’mon prove me wrong. I'll show you James Williamson the analyst, the fan, and the debater.

Cause I'll take you on. Point for point, comment for comment, and stat for stat.

I'm waiting.

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  1. Isaac Barrow 9 months ago

    Great article James. Thanks for the compliment at the beginning. Yeah I mean how is 36 TD and 4211 yards overrated? Also how are the Dallas Cowboys as a team overrated if they were the team of the 90's and the best team in the NFC in the last few seasons.

    I don't hate Redskins players, but I can not stand their fans. I'm not even a Cowboy fan or a Cowboy despiser. I like them, feel very indifferent. But Skins fans act like they won the Super Bowl by beating Dallas by TWO points!

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    • James Williamson 9 months ago

      Well, I would give credit to the Skins though. It was a big victory and it wasn't as close as the score says, but yeah, it irks me that the Skins think they have the Super Bowl because of one game. It should be very different next time.

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    • Isaac Barrow 9 months ago

      I hope the Eagles straighten them out. I think they will. I have never been and never will be a Tony Romo hater. How can you hate on a guy who was undrafted and worked his tail off to even make the team, worked his tail off twice as hard to start and worked his tail off twice as hard to become an elite NFL quarterback and the leader of a great football team.

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    • Craig Garrison Sr 9 months ago

      First, James, interesting rant. Feeling a bit defensive huh?

      I am not one of the many "haters", but I do hate the Cowboys. But my "hatred" for the 'Boys does not blind me to the reality that they are a good football team however.

      And Isaac and James, who or what group of Skins fans ever suggested or implied in any way that the win in Dallas was "like winning the Super Bowl"? I am curious, cuz the only reference I have been able to find in that regard is from 'Boys fans, not Skins fans.

      There is no question that Redskins/Cowboys rivalry had lost some luster over the extended time in which the Redskins couldn't get competetive and the Cowboys dominated, but that didn't eliminate the rivalry for Skins fans, just toned it down for 'Boys fans(and remember that the Skins have now won 5 of the last 7 meetings, you have more rings, but the current Redskins are better than the current Cowboys). So going TO DALLAS, and beating the 'Boys IN DALLAS the way they did, IS A BIG WIN. Period. Not a super bowl, but A BIG WIN.

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    • Isaac Barrow 9 months ago

      Craig:

      I go to a school in MD and everyone is a Skins fan and they think they are the shit now that they won one big game. I agree it impressed me, but it's week four for christ's sake.

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    • Craig Garrison Sr 9 months ago

      Isaac, as far as the Redskins are concerned, can you blame Skins fans for being a bit fired up over this type of a win?

      Let's be realistic, I would bet that you were among the MANY people (fans and football pundits alike) that simply considered the Zorn hiring another addition to the list of "idiot" owner moves from the Skins. The Redskins' fan base has been under fire as "the laughing stock" of the league for years. Don't you think it's reasonable to feel pretty excited about showing that maybe, JUST MAYBE, that all of those people were wrong, and on top of that, they BEAT DALLAS IN DALLAS?

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    • Isaac Barrow 9 months ago

      Yes, I think it is reasonable. But where I'm from, it's like they just won Super Bowl XLIII

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  2. James Williamson 9 months ago

    Exactly! I believe he will win a Super Bowl eventually. The question is when.

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  3. Sean O'Brien 9 months ago

    Ballsy article James, surprised more people haven't responded. Romo is an above average quarterback and deserves the praise he gets, but like all QBs, he also has his flaws.

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  4. Eric Quackenbush 9 months ago

    I'm not a fan of the Cowboys. I don't like the Cowboys; tongue-in-cheek, I DO respect the Cowboys. They have come a long way in the last few years. They've struggled with the quarterback carousel that was Quincy Carter, Drew Bledsoe, and now Tony Romo. This year I am very impressed by what the 'Boys are doing, and in their loss to the Redskins; well, that's a division game so you never know who's going to win when NFC East teams play against each other.

    I'm a Panthers fan. Good luck this year Dallas... I hope the Panthers respectfully tear your team apart should they meet in the playoffs.

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    • James Williamson 9 months ago

      Thank you sir. This is what I like. And between you and me. If I could, I would go back in time and make the Panthers 30 ft tall in the last minutes of the bowl and make them block that Vinateri kick. I hate dynasties.

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  5. Eric Quackenbush 9 months ago

    I hear you there, and thank you for your kind words. You are a very respectable Dallas fan. I love fans who can speak about their teams not only as a fan but from an objective viewpoint as well. I'm a little concerned about this TO/Romo thing goin on that I heard about last nite. Good luck there. I know TO's an asset, but at the same time he has dropped a LOT of important and clean passes. I will say yet again, he should look in the mirror. Just when I thought TO was being a real team person, it seems as though he has proven me wrong again.

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    • James Williamson 9 months ago

      No, he is. Its a little bit of arrogance. Rice was a little like that too. In one Super Bowl, I saw him yell "tell him! to give me the ball!" These receivers are human and subject to swelled heads. He'll calm down, I think it was because the last time they played the skins with TO. remember with TO. He scored 4 touchdowns himself tying Bob Hayes's club record. I think he was hoping for a repeat performance especially since he was held to two catches last week for 17 yards. He's a team player, he just wants to be a big factor of the team. He'll get over it. One thing that is amazing about the cowboys is that egos are for some reason, really deflated here.

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    • Andrew Nuschler 9 months ago

      James you asked for it:

      http://bleacherreport.com/articles/64202-tony-romo-is-still-overrated

      And can we dismiss this talk of you being objective and a sound analyst?

      You say TO suffers from "a little bit of arrogance." That's like saying Warren Buffet is financially sound. But you go one further.

      YOU SAY JERRY RICE WAS A LITTLE LIKE TERRELL OWENS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

      Are you crazy? Have you ever seen Jerry Rice interviewed, watched a game he played, seen the man comport himself AT ALL.

      Good lord. I'm now embarrassed I even bothered responding to this nonsense.

      Who are your 4 fans? Do they also think Jerry Rice and TO are a little alike? Holy crap.

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  6. Eric Quackenbush 9 months ago

    I respect TO for his talent, but he lets his mind and mouth get the better of him a lot. I remember when he was playing for Philly, and he was awesome!

    I don't know if it's Wade Phillips/the coaching staff, or the players really gelling, but I am really impressed by the their team as a whole--Felix Jones astounds me, the offense with Barber, TO, Witten, Romo, et all are amazing, and the defense is looking really strong too. Not for nothin, but Dallas is a force to be reckoned with this year, and while I hope my Panthers can beat them should they (Panthers) make it to the playoffs; Iknow Carolina has a LOT of areas they need improvement in.

    I am impressed too by Adam Jones's playing and keeping his nose clean... You're right though, players' egos are seemingly deflated in Dallas; go figure lol.

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  7. James Williamson 9 months ago

    Well Eric, I don't mean to brag, but Dallas has a secret weapon. You know Grant Hill, the Suns forward or guard? His father is Calvin Hill, who was a runningback for the cowboys. offensive rookie of the year too. He won a ring with Landry and after retirement became a counselor. He counsels the players and is quite effective since he can "shrink" their heads and can relate to them cause he was a pro with a championship ring. So most guys will listen to a peer and he helps with their problems and in a way, turns them into team players. We also use Michael Irvin sometimes too. Its a "once a cowboy, always a cowboy."

    And Jimmy Johnson had a psychology degree so he could handle Charles Haley and the other Cowboys on the 90s team

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  8. Mike Day 9 months ago

    James I have been right there with you through the good times and bad.. and I have watched all the haters tear apart, T.O, Romo, Jessica Simpson, everyone u can think of. I wont come out and say I hate anyone becasue I dont know any of them personally lol. Just remember that everyone tore apart Manning when he lost a couple playoff games.. but what did he eventually do.. won the superbowl and our chances are still as good as ever.. HOW BOUT THEM COWBOYS

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    • James Williamson 9 months ago

      Exactly! and what does it matter to win a playoff game really? It does show you can win in postseason but if you can't win it all then postseason victories just hurt your draft position. That's all, I believe we will win b/c A. we have great acquisitons. B. We have guys who are hurting and want their rings. C. We have an owner and coaches who are dedicated. and D. This is for Texas Stadium so he can go out on a win baby!

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    • Andrew Nuschler 9 months ago

      I wish there was a better way to laugh online.

      "Exactly! and what does it matter to win a playoff game really...postseason wins just hurt your draft position."

      This stuff is priceless. It's gold Jerry, gold!

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  9. KP Wee 9 months ago

    I am not a Cowboys fan, but I have to admit and respect the fact they are the class of the NFC, in my humble opinion. I don't see another team in the conference that is as deep as the Boys are. They were the best team in the NFC last season too, and it wasn't by fluke.

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  10. KP Wee 9 months ago

    Great article, by the way. My "pick of the day"!

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  11. Buddy Smith 9 months ago

    Why not just pick a fight on one of the articles you are referring to?

    I'd like this piece better if you spent more time making the point that the Cowboys are good, rather than puffing your chest.

    Of course, it's obvious to the most casual observer that the Cowboys are good...so maybe it wouldn't have been as interesting.

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    • James Williamson 9 months ago

      I did pick a fight on theirs. Then I realized that if he gets comments and reads, I bolster his garbage.

      Don't worry I'll give stats if you ask for some.

      I'll definately give a great review of the next cowboy game.

      Haters out there are going to see me write on the cowboys more and more. I may have puffed my chest but that was to get those who want to fight stirred up. trust me, the minute someone writes an insult, Me and my stats are on them like stink on cheese.

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    • Buddy Smith 9 months ago

      good point on the comments thing. I hadn't thought of that.

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    • Andrew Nuschler 9 months ago

      Buddy,

      This is the garbage to which Young James refers, judge for yourself:

      http://bleacherreport.com/articles/62995-tony-romo-is-overrated

      http://bleacherreport.com/articles/64202-tony-romo-is-still-overrated

      Tell me, is that garbage? Is that not objective?

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    • Buddy Smith 9 months ago

      I've only read (skimmed) the first one. I think you're crazy to put David Garrard on the list of QBs better than Romo. That sounds like an emotional guy trying desperately to make a point.

      I don't think anyone has ever accused Romo of being the best quarterback in the league. He plays for a popular team and scores a ton of fantasy points.

      This draws attention, but I don't know why you wold call that overrated. He's just in the spotlight. People in the spotlight draw haters...and you just might be one.

      That's how I see it.

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  12. Eric Quackenbush 9 months ago

    Of course Iknow of Grant Hill! He played for Duke, and played in the 1991 and 1992 Mational Championship games for the Blue Devils (I'm a huge Duke Basketball fan)!

    I learn something new everyday however, as I didn't know his father played football -for the Cowboys no less!

    Landry was a great coach, and Jimmy Johnson also.

    No need to apologize for bragging about your team a little. What annoys me is when you get some fans (not just Dallas fans), who let their words flow with reckless thought and abandon. You are the fourth person I've communicated with who is a sensible fan, and who can back your team with fact. I applaud you for that, and that's the way fans (ideally) should be. Hope to be in contact with you in the future, and I'll check your articles out whenever I get the opportunity!

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    • James Williamson 9 months ago

      I'll do you one better. I'll add you as a fan. You can do the same to me if you like.

      Isn't it cool though? Grant has the gold, and Calvin has the ring. Will the grandson get the pennant or the gold belt? lol

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  13. Eric Quackenbush 9 months ago

    Lol, who knows? We'll have to wait and see I guess. I'll add myself as your fan. I'll be seein you around, and feel free to edit or comment on any of my articles; I write about three or four a week.

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    • James Williamson 9 months ago

      I write much more cause I want to do this as a career. I can write more and more on lots of topics but my expertise is the Cowboys.

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  14. James Williamson 9 months ago

    I write much more cause I want to do this as a career. I can write more and more on lots of topics but my expertise is the Cowboys.

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  15. Eric Quackenbush 9 months ago

    I hear you there too lol, I feel the same when I write about Penn State and the Panthers!

    I read your profile, and I'm like you in a way; I wanted to play football in high school, but never got to. I wanted to go to college, and I am finally (after six years of graduating high school) applying to college (Penn State), but if I can I would like to tryout as a walk! I am applying for a communications major! I'd love to be a play-by-play commentator for college or pro football!

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    • James Williamson 9 months ago

      Ditto, My main idols are Ray Didinger, Al Michaels, Ira Kaufman, and I definately think that when Dr. Z is on point, he's amazing.

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  1. Eric Quackenbush 9 months ago

    Out of all the people you listed I am only familiar with Dr. Z, and Al Michaels... Yes, When Dr. Z is on point he IS amazing, and I find Al Michaels to be a very informative and straight to the point commentator

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  2. David Geller 9 months ago

    James, you should understand that the high profile the Cowboys give themselves will always come with haters. That's just part of the system. Cowboys haters hate the players that try to bring the cameras on to themselves. It comes with the territory.

    I hate the Cowboys, and it's mostly for that reason. I understand you guys are a very good team, but your defense gets so much hype for absolutely no reason. Frankly, they are okay at best. I always have to hear how you guys had 13 pro bowlers last year. One of them is Roy Williams who not only is not a Pro Bowler, but sucks!

    Andre Gurode can barely snap in the shot gun yet he makes the Pro Bowl.

    The Cowboys propaganda is unbearable these days, and you have to understand that with the nonsense spewed out of the media's mouths after every win comes more haters. You can't burn the candle at both ends.

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    • James Williamson 9 months ago

      To be accurate, the Cowboys didn't call themselves America's Team (which was a reason for a lot of the hype) Bob Ryan did that and it went further than even he expected. Landry hated it. Second, George Allen did a lot of the rest, going on television ranting "We're going to beat those damn cowboys in their own backyard." He was a lunatic. You think that this started with Aikman and Jones. Heck no. It started with Texas's popularity and the Cowboy hype with John Wayne.

      The players themselves except for probably TO are staying away from the cameras. And the Pro Bowl I believe is selected by the NFL. I'm not sure.

      Williams was in as a replacement when Taylor died and every center makes errors. Gurode really blocks extremely well.

      And those guys who brag are probably idiots too. Yet I'll defend every Pro Bowler we had last year except for Roy Williams. 11 guys does count for something and some of really good guys were overlooked.

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  3. Michoel Botwinick 9 months ago

    Dude, you already got the article you wanted in "Why Tony Romo is Overrated." The author presented the facts straight up, mixed in some opinion, got his points down -- and if you don't want to accept that then there is really no point in taking on the challenge.

    By the way, though a die-hard Eagles fan myself, I am not one of those people who want the Cowboys' franchise to be run over by a bus. I respect the team, players, and fans, except for those bandwagon types who everyone hates.

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    • James Williamson 9 months ago

      I don't believe that if you were going to write a similar article to that waste of computer memory. You actually think Romo is overrated please.

      And BTW didn't MSN call Philadelphia Eagle fans the most cold-hearted fans ever? They said it I didn't

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    • Michoel Botwinick 9 months ago

      So basically -- you both want me to make a strong case against Romo while at the same time you say I shouldn't waste the computer space? I already realized you were extremely biased, so I wouldn't bother writing something that you would reject solely on the basis that you're a Dallas Cowboys fan.

      Make up your mind, man.

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  4. David Geller 9 months ago

    "He gave Tony Romo a list of quarterback commandments, and Romo keeps them in his locker. No. 1 commandment is "Ignore other opinions," and that is what he does."

    btw you cant use that in your argument considering Romo didn't listen to the other one.

    11. Don’t be a celebrity QB – we don’t need any of those. We need battlefield commanders that are willing to fight it out, every day, every week and every season and lead their team to win after win after win.

    That's kind of hypocritical he has that in his locker if he wont follow every one.

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    • James Williamson 9 months ago

      Have you even payed attention to the media. They go after him cause he's Jessica's BF! He is not a guy who goes around endorsing marketabililty or trying to be popular. He actually avoids the cameras and doesn't care about there questions. He doesn't act like Chad Johnson and complain, or do this or that. He's a celebrity b/c of who he is dating and b/c he is dallas's quarterback.

      PS Parcells is proud of him

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  5. David Geller 9 months ago

    James you're just being really sensitive with all of this. Put yourselves in our shoes. You see a talented team in the Cowboys that have a lot of good players. Except this isn't an ordinary talented team. This is one we have to see EVERY SINGLE DAY on every sports network. We have to hear about how great they are, how great Tony Romo is, how amazing that defense is, yet all of this with no playoff wins in 12 wins.

    Don't we have a right to be annoyed? Isn't it annoying when a guy like Tank Johnson is complaining how classless the Skins are when he was suspended for half a season for committing crimes? Isn't it annoying that we had to watch for a month 53 clowns do whatever it takes to find a camera for the entire month of August? Isn't it annoying that after a QB throws 5 picks against a terrible team and they recover a miracle onside kick and a 54 yard field that we have to hear how Tony Romo has "it" over and over from Jim Rome?

    Getcha popcorn ready? That's not annoying?

    Crayton saying he can't wait to see the Pats in the Super Bowl and trying to promote himself as a great WR even though he is a product of Terrell Owens? Isn't that annoying?

    How about Terrence Newman saying he is one of the best CBs in the leauge over and over yet he hasn't really been that great in his career?

    Their owner making its way to the sidelines for every game, bitching to the refs for flags? Hell, a lot of players on your team does that.

    Isn't there a right to be haters?

    I don't support the idiots that say they are a terrible team but let's be honest. Those are the guys that barely watch on Sundays and watch football more for the booze and party atmosphere.

    But come on. Football fans have to deal with this nonsense everyday, and for the media to feed their egos. Yet you act like we're the antagonists because we don't like the Cowboys. For the most part of the league, anyone who isn't a Cowboys fan has a severe dislike for them.

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    • James Williamson 9 months ago

      TO is annoying no matter who he plays for. second, I have seen Newman's highlights and believe me, he's underrated. he is amazing at some of the things he does. His interceptions, while rare, are amazingly done. I saw him hit a pass into Roy williams chest for a takeaway.

      Next, The buffalo game was a great game. We have to hear about Romo has not won a playoff game and that gets annoying and we have to hear about Tyree's helmet catch. it was great yeah but I liked Plaxicos Td one better.

      We had to deal with all this stuff in the offseason cause there was nothing to talk about! And Jerry Jones doesn't bitch to refs, he practically is a coach and he loves the team so he is on the sidelines.

      Dallas has a mass load of talent and since the NFC East is there opponents then there is more intrigue on how they are doing.

      Most importantly, they are the most popular team in the NFL. I'm not bragging, check jersey sales and look at cowboy away games. tons and tons of cowboy fans. That's why Bob Ryan called them America's Team. And Romo has just shot up overnight in a way. No big draft of him, no free agency attack, he just shows up in Tampa at Thanksgiving and throw 5 touchdowns.

      The Networks would be stupid not to report on Dallas and Romo is an interesting story. Its about money, since there are so many dallas fans and haters, they show them a lot.

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    • Andrew Nuschler 9 months ago

      Seriously, is anyone else reading these? I'm honored to be "the guy" he keeps referring to who wrote the Romo article.

      In these comments alone Poor James has:

      Likened Jerry Rice to TO
      Implied that you're better off losing your first playoff game if you're not gonna win the SB
      Claimed objectivity and then dismissed anything that criticizes Dallas or Romo
      Claimed Dallas Cowboys as his expertise then this: "I have seen Newman's highlights and believe me, he's underrated." Hmm, did you see the Redskins highlights in that extensive film session?
      Oh man, it gets better - Jerry Jones doesn't bitch to refs (he was just fined $50K for just that)

      Awesome, awesome unintentional comedy James.

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  6. David Geller 9 months ago

    Romo tries to hide from the cameras? Okay.

    He's a good kid and all and I like him a lot, it's a shame he's a Cowboy, but he does not hide from the camera.

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  7. Michael Brown 9 months ago

    When Romo wins a Super Bowl, or, better yet, a playoff game, then he becomes legit.

    And the Cowboys haven't won a playoff game since 1996. New England has won 15 in that same span.

    Great players and Great teams perform in January, and I need to see Dallas do that before I can view Romo as an elite quarterback. The Cowboys are just another good team in the NFL.

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    • James Williamson 9 months ago

      Manning and the Colts took forever to win in playoffs, are you telling me they are no good. If championships were all that mattered then Dan Marino would not be in the Hall of Fame.

      This team lost to the Super Bowl Champs, if they had played the Bucs it would be a different story.

      Great teams do win in January, but Romo and the Cowboys have had some difficulty and the analysts know these are not your run-of-the-mill mistakes. That is why Terrell Davis and Marshall Faulk think the Boys will in playoffs this year.

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    • Bruce Dickenson 9 months ago

      So by your argument, Dan Marino was not legit.

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    • Michael Brown 9 months ago

      James- Manning and the Colts became GREAT when they won in January, when before they were just good. And you're right, they probably could have crushed Tampa Bay.

      Bruce- I'm not saying he's not legit, I just don't think he's one of the best all-time because he never did anything in January. Then again, he never really had a good defense, so you bring up a good point.

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  8. David Geller 9 months ago

    wtf are you being serious comparing Tyree's once in a lifetime catch to Romo's "comeback" against buffalo? Maybe it was annoying if it wasn't that good of a play but for crying out loud it was on third and five against an 18-0 team in one of the best Super Bowls of all time. Hell, if it was week 4 I'd consider that one of the best plays of the decade.

    I guess you didn't watch the game this past Sunday, because I saw Jerry explicitly call for a flag right to the refs face on a play that wasn't even close to warranting PI. It was that lob Romo threw to TO while he was under pressure if you want to look back on it. He has no respect for the game doing stuff like that.

    Yes, for some reason the Cowboys are very popular. And the media milks that for what it's worth. I have no problem with that. But you have to realize that big fans of other teams are sick of the hype, hence the hatred and annoyance given the Cowboys way. That is why Cowboys fans deal with more haters, it comes with the territory.

    And i think you took the expression "hiding from the camera" too literally.

    Guys, Terrell Davis and Marshall Faulk think the boys will win in the playoffs. Call off the season, it's all over.

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    • James Williamson 9 months ago

      Why are they sick? Cause Dallas wins? Then that isn't a legtitimate reason, its one of the seven deadly sins. Envy to be precise. And you are one to talk on Giants not getting a lot of credit. You have the third most amount of Hall of Famers. And when it comes to the catch, yeah i am comparing one play to an amazing drive that took precision and confidence. I liked Manning's performance better than Tyree's.

      Buffalo has a documented history with dallas. That game to Buffalo was a chance to atone for their Super Bowl losses, at least that was the impression they gave that night.

      Also its not just Faulk and Davis. Many NFL experts including Dr. Z himself think the Cowboys will do good this year.

      And Jerry Jones does this one time and you automatically think he does it all the time. That is stereotyping. I understand people don't like the cowboys, but I can't stand the cursing and the lewd comments about the players when they don't even know them.

      Have you seen those chattrooms? There is more foul language there than a Tucker Max book.

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  9. Isaac Barrow 9 months ago

    Finally someone who responds to a douche. I did that too with the Josh Howard article. In my article, I'm responding to another douche who wrote about Josh Howard. There is a link on my article.

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    • James Williamson 9 months ago

      I don't want to put a link in mine cause it just makes that guy's garbage popular.

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    • Andrew Nuschler 9 months ago

      Ah Isaac, another fan.

      I'm clearly offending the right crowd here.

      I wrote both the Josh Howard article AND the Tony Romo articles that have gotten Poor James unsettled.

      Glad you enjoyed them.

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  10. James Williamson 9 months ago

    Regarding Andrew's comments on Jerry Rice then I must ask him who is next to Jerry Rice in touchdown catches? And if he read the article. Mr. Williamson the analyst is replace for this article by the fan. Jerry Rice was TO's role model. They even caught passes from the same QB. So TO should be compared to Rice. They are two great receivers. I do not dismiss people's opinions, I debate them period. That is the point of my challenge. No one has proven to me that Dallas is the sucky team that haters make them out to be. I also ask the people who read this to believe me that terence newman is a great cornerback. I know the boys inside out and i'll tell you straight what is wrong and what aint.

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    • Andrew Nuschler 9 months ago

      Do you think anyone who is interested enough to be following this nonsense will just take your word for it?

      No, they will look at your comment where someone criticized TO for dropping too many balls and acting like a general jackass. Your word for word response:

      "It's a little bit of arrogance. Rice was a little like that too."

      You were not talking about their statistical exploits as you imply above. You were either implying that Rice dropped passes (laughable) or that he was a bit of a jackass (also laughable). And if Rice is TO's role model (I'm sure he says Rice is), then TO's doing an equally laughable job living up to his model.

      You say you want to write for a career and yet you are biased to the point of being delusional. Even worse, you are resolutely blind to this fact, instead taking solace in a bunch of "atta boys" from other Cowboy fans.

      If you ever do become a professional writer, it will only be after you realize the truth of that.

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    • James Williamson 9 months ago

      Maybe Andrew if you read the real comment instead of assuming, I was refering to TO's team player status. I meant he is a receiver that wants to receive. Rice definately wanted the ball too cause if he didn't then he wouldn't have made all those catches.

      I think that you have run out of statistics and are now resorting to insulting me instead of the work I give. I am unbiased sir. Just not for this one.

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  11. james recordan 9 months ago

    Dallas is overrated..Their defense is poor, and I think Romo, Barber, and T.O. won't be there when it counts most.

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  12. Bob Cunningham 9 months ago

    well, here we go..

    Tony Romo is overrated. Here's why.

    Yeah, he can pick you apart in the pocket, if he has time.

    Romo under pressure is awful. Let's look back against the eagles.

    3 TD's? sure. but look at those plays.. he wasnt under pressure in ANY of them.

    Under pressure? an INT and a fumble in the endzone that led to an eagles TD... hmm...

    Jerry Jones is an egomaniac and hellbent on winning. but, for a man hellbent on winning, they havent won a playoff game in TEN YEARS. know why? i do. because he will bring talent to the team, but look who he brings

    T.O. = polarizing and detrimental to a team (one loss and he's starting already)
    Pacman "I refuse to call you adam" Jones = well, we all know his past. really think he's changed? i dont.

    The defense, overrated as well. they're barely in the top 10 in every category and i think they've been pushed out completely after the redskins debacle.

    Now, yes, historically the Cowboys are very good.

    But, in a "what have you done for me lately?" league, let's ask just that.

    Cowboys Fans!! What have the Cowboys done for you in the past decade???

    Nothing but raise false home for a team that choked as soon as it was gut-check time.

    That, sir, is why the Cowboys suck.

    Sincerely,
    Die-Hard Eagles Fan Taking An Unbias Stance

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    • James Williamson 9 months ago

      I could probably say the same thing about the Eagles and McNabb,

      Here is my rebuttal: Not cool under pressure. At Green Bay, as he's getting tackled, he gets it to Marion Barber seconds before sack. He may have screwed up but he makes up for those screw ups, really the Eagles are just that good of a football team. Now if it had been the Lions, then there is trouble

      Now I may sound silly and dramatic here, but there is no false hope here in Texas. A large amount believe the Boys will win it all, and why shouldn't they? Not to sound arrogant but they are good and its good for morale. I think Pittsburgh in the 70s was much happier cause of the Steel Curtain. What many people don't realize is that a winning football team is very helpful to the esteem of the state.

      The Cowboys have produce a winning team. 13 games last year we could watch and yell happily. They have produced a runningback that people relate to if they don't go down easily. TO has made popcorn sales actually go up probably.

      Yeah Dallas may not have a playoff victory yet, but I believe we will soon. and also, do u think the Boys would have lost to the Bucs? No offense, but the Bucs were a team with a wild card record yet led the division last year. Dallas would have eaten them alive!

      Yeah the defense is weird here, but Zach Thomas, a Texas Tech alum, brings a hype to fans cause he's a texan come home. Why do i put the emphasis on being a texan here? Because that my fellow writer is arrogance of Texas. I'll be objective and tell you, its pure arrogance. Texas was its own country and people here think of Texas that way still sometimes. Its State Pride to the max. I even have some of it, but I do my best to control it when I write.

      In the past decade, not much, cause we are rebuilding. But now, we are anxious to see what is next.
      2nd, read my comments with Eric and you'll see why Jerry Jones takes such risks like bringing on Tank Johnson, Adam Jones, and Terrell Owens.

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    • Bob Cunningham 9 months ago

      thats kind of my point.

      of course you believe the cowboys will win a playoff game.

      everyone has been saying that for YEARS and it hasnt happened.

      i think it speaks volumes about a team that can win 13 games but then lose to a team they should be in the playoffs.

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  13. Bryn Swartz 9 months ago

    Read my "Dear Dallas Fans" article. I wrote it specifically as a response to this article. I'm sure you'll enjoy it.

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  14. Orlando Morales 9 months ago

    haha good article James. Im an Eagles fan, but I respect the Boys'. Anyone who doesn't respect the talent they have on that team is really blind. If people wanna say that they're overrated based on last sunday's game, think again. What did people think of the Patriots when they lost to the Dolphins in 2004? How about the Colts in 2005 when they lost to Seattle after going 14-0? Or how about the 2003 Patriots losing 31-0 on opening day to the Bills? Dallas lost to a damn good team in the Redskins and people are already counting them out. Their Play calling awful in the second half and led to their demise. I hate Dallas just as much as any other Eagles fan but there's no doubting the talent they have on that team and what their capable of.

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    • James Williamson 9 months ago

      Thanks Orlando, and thanks for the add. Your points are excellent. Good luck to the Jets this year. Hopefully you make playoffs.

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  15. Bruce Dickenson 9 months ago

    Next to the Patriots, the Cowboys are the team I hate the most. Mostly because as a kid growing up in New Orleans, I had to watch Archie Manning throw the ball with the best only to lose to the likes of the Cowboys. I hate the Patriots because I am now living in CT and have been a die hard JETS fan for years. That being said, I think Tom Brady will go down as a top 5 all time quarterback should he come back healthy. If not, we will always say what a shame, because he could have been the best. Tony Romo is a good quarterback and Dallas is a good team. I do wish Owens would go back to keeping his mouth shut, but so be it. I am allowed to hate another team because they beat mine. I am not allowed as a fan however, to be biased to the point of ignorance and hate to the point where I wish harm to another team. It is and should forever be the code of the sports fan.

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  1. Jared Lilly 9 months ago

    respect the star!!! great article

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  2. Jared Lilly 9 months ago

    respect the star!!! great article

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  3. David Geller 9 months ago

    I'll re-state my point simply. People hate on Dallas because of endless media hype and annoying players and an annoying owner. If you can't understand that, then you're going to be in this state after every week this year.

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    • James Williamson 9 months ago

      Oh I understand that man. I do. I just can't see why that hatred turns into insults like "TO SUCKS &&&&" or other baloney about how Dallas is a bad team.

      And remember, people hated Dallas when Tom Landry led the team, and he was probably the most respectful person in football.

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    • Isaac Barrow 9 months ago

      James:

      it's excusable to hate a team like:

      Pats (cheating), Yanks ($), Red Sox ($)

      But for the Boys its just ridiculous.

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  4. David Geller 9 months ago

    It does go along the lines of "everyone hates the winner" in landry's case.

    There's gonna be idiots... most fans in their right mind know how talented the Cowboys are. Just ignore it lol

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    • James Williamson 9 months ago

      Understood then. Thanks. I just wanted to call out those haters out there and let them see how ridiculous it is to hate a team b/c of media attention and not b/c of something legit like cheating.

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  5. Nathan Hoerner 9 months ago

    arr, die cowboys

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  6. Michael 9 months ago

    When did they have 3 consecutive 6-10 seasons? I remember 3 seasons of 5-11 under Dave Campo.

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  7. Isaac Barrow 9 months ago

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ah1bQQkGYl8

    LMAO

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  8. Kristin Hamlin 9 months ago

    Great article--I just wrote one about those nasty bandwagon fans--know all about them...

    Awesome read though--Cowboys look great this year and Romo has definately been a large case as to why. He remains modest and down to earth--something T.O. could possibly take after but T.O. delivers when you need him, so there's not too much to really argue about on his part.

    TR is a great QB with tons of potential. If the Cowboys don't make it to the Supoerbowl this year I would be shocked--and then of course I would hear all about how it's Romo's fault....

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    • James Williamson 9 months ago

      Thank you very much. I was hoping it could get pick of the day but yours was excellent.

      I think Romo will win the Super Bowl. The very least he will win a playoff game. They all want it there bad and that passion is going to play in the postseason.

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  9. Molly Gray 9 months ago

    Awesome article James! I agree, Romo isn't one of my favorite dallas QBs ever but he's definitely great and he gets the job done.

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  10. Anthony Elias 9 months ago

    Well if we are saying Tony Romo is overrated then I can prove it with some degree of stats.

    You think Eli Manning is better than Tony Romo?

    I do, only because I think 1 is better than 0.

    In case you weren't aware that number stands for Super Bowl Wins...and that 0 can also apply for playoff wins for Romo.

    So my question to you is how many quarterbacks are better than Eli Manning? I'll bet you could list a ton of them. Just add Eli Manning, and you'll find out how many quarterbacks are better than Tony Romo.

    Just saying.

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    • James Williamson 9 months ago

      According to your logic then Dan Marino is worse than Manning and even Trent Dilfer or Brad Johnson.

      Teams win championships not QBs alone except maybe Unitas or Montana

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  11. Bryn Swartz 9 months ago

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/64267-dear-dallas-cowboys-fans

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  12. Bryn Swartz 9 months ago

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/64267-dear-dallas-cowboys-fans

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  13. Bryn Swartz 9 months ago

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/64267-dear-dallas-cowboys-fans

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  14. Bob Cunningham 9 months ago

    Bob, a little bit of history for you. In 1996 Denver lost in the first round of playoffs just like the Cowboys and then they won back to back Super Bowls. Playoff wins matter only when you get or win the Super Bowl

    thats a note from James left on my profile.

    i was being nice about this but you've now shown you dont know what you're talking about.

    the playoffs is not "all or nothing." that's ridiculous.

    the Broncos did not lose in every playoff game they got close to in the 12 years prior to '97 and '98.

    Romo is not Elway
    Barber is not Davis
    The receiving core (as a whole) was much better than the cowboys today.
    The line was better.
    the defense... much better.

    there is no comparison between the two teams. to imply so shows ignorance.

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    • James Williamson 9 months ago

      You're saying that Leonard Davis, a future hall of famer, is not up there with Gary Zimmerman. Or Pro Bowlers Flozell Adams and Andre Gurode. Or even 1st round pick Marc Columbo.

      Second as for Terrell Davis, he even has the Boys penciled in for the Super Bowl. Barber aint Davis. Hell no. But he may be the next Earl Campbell. and rookie Felix Jones has the explosiveness to compliment Barber perfectly. And even if one gets hurt then Tashard Choice steps in and he was a draft steal. He blocked a punt in preseason and even though its preseason its still a blocked punt.

      You're saying that Pro Bowlers Witten and Owens aren't good enough when combined with speedy Miles Austin and Patrick Crayton.

      As for your defensive argument it may have some validity but I remember that they had Bill Romanowski, who is practically a violent felon. Even Jerry Rice thought he crossed the line when he broke another guy's eye socket.

      The note i left was to show that what happened the year before means zilch to what happens this year.

      No Romo is not Elway. Yet. He could be better than Elway for all we know. It took Elway like 15 years to win a Super Bowl and he ruffled quite a few feathers along the way.

      NFL analysts compare teams all the time and you call that ignorance? That is a silly presumption.

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    • Craig Garrison Sr 9 months ago

      Did you really write "You're saying that Leonard Davis, a future hall of famer, is not up there with Gary Zimmerman".

      Oh dude!

      That one was just too much! You need to stay on point James, be careful how you phrase things. Statements like that aren't going to get you anywhere. Davis is widely considered a good guard, but "future hall of famer"?

      C'mon!

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    • Bob Cunningham 9 months ago

      Davis was considered a bust in Arizona.

      Now he's a future hall of famer? get real man.

      Witten is not Shannon Sharpe either, forgot that one.

      and Romanowksi, yeah he was dirty and a bit nuts. but he was a damn good player. if he played in the 60's, he'd be considered one of the better LB's because of his tenacity.

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  15. Bryan Ford 9 months ago

    First off.. anyone that uses the term "haters".. go ahead and stop analyzing anything because you have no credibility. Believe me your hero wouldn't have. (Ok, that was just mean!)

    Second anyone, that can root for a team with that vile piece of crap Jerry Jones as an owner... well you have no heart or soul. Truthfully, I grew up following Roger and Danny, even Gary H. I'm not saying it wasn't time for Tom to go when Jerry bought the team, but we all know how horribly that was handled. But it is mainly just the lack of human decency in Jerry.. sure he's given money to charity, but any rich person can do that. So even when the cowboys won SuperBowls under him, they were still losers because his suckage as a human being outranks any victory they could ever have.

    I'm going to be kind and not get into the horrible character issues that the 90's teams had. What a huge group of losers. It hurts me that they actually took oxygen from this Earth that many good people deserved. What a waste of H2O.

    Romo is all right. Once he wins a big game or two it will be hard to knock him. The most impressive victories he has so far is taking down that American Idol girl and Jessica Simpson.

    TO is an arrogant POS sometimes, but he's talented and hasn't done much to bring shame upon himself off the field. Dude just wants the ball.

    We also haven't seen the current Cowboy coaches really out coach anyone yet. It is rare for them to step onto the field with less talent than their opponent. It will be interesting to see if Jerry made the right choice hiring his future coach already. The guy seems likable, but he is far from proven. But Jerry, just loves to gamble and hope that he comes out right so he can pretend to be a genius, even though it is amazingly evident he is not. (Yes, no matter what he has done in the past or future can simply be refuted by saying, "Quincy Carter" or any former baseball pitcher that he tried to turn into a quarterback.

    So do the cowboys win sometimes... yes.... but in the end they are still losers and they bring all of their fans one true step closer to hell.

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    • James Williamson 9 months ago

      Heart or Soul? I can't believe how low you go to insult a fellow texan. I read your profile and let me guess. Houston?
      I can't believe this. You are still sore that Dallas has had more success than the Oilers or Texans including beating the same Bills that came back 35 points to beat you. Talk about being outcoached.

      Jason Garrett outcoaches almost everyone with his playbook. And how can you hate the players? Zach Thomas is probably the greatest Texas Tech Raider to ever play football.

      You think that because Jerry Jones is "evil" that Dallas is too. Sir that is ignorance, bias, and just plain wrong. Dallas loves Tom Landry but just because he's gone doesn't mean we give up the Star.

      Jones does know what he is doing unlike Kubiak is right now.

      Nothing you say is going to keep me from the NFL. I will be an analyst, and I will be one of the best. That sir, is a promise you can count on.

      Oh and get your basic science right. Oxygen is O. H20 is water.

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  1. Scott Motl 9 months ago

    Nice article James! I love that it is getting this kind of response. The fact that it is getting this kind of response means that it is a credible article, since that's what it was originally designed to do, right? I'm definitely a fan.

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    • James Williamson 9 months ago

      Exactly. I wanted this article to get a challenge. Even though Andrew has insulted me as well, I still think that he was wrong, and I also now know what the temperment of some of the writers are. This article has gotten me 6 pick of the day votes, over a hundred comments, around 5 or 6 fans, and it still stands in my mind. NO ONE has been able to thoroughly convince me that hatred for the entire organization, including every single player, is reasonable.

      Stat for stat. Romo is one of the best even though he throw ints and he is only getting better. The reason I want them to win now is because a lot of the players are old and TO and Zach Thomas should be able to retire champions. That is why I want it now more anything. And to get people to leave the boys alone.

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  2. Pete Treperinas 9 months ago

    James- I can't help but think that my "Why I despise the Dallas Cowboys" article partially influenced you writing this. Let me start out by saying not everyone likes the Cowboys just because you do. Does everyone like the Yankees? Does everyone like the Celtics? Nope.
    I can respect the five Super Bowls that the Cowboys have won...but they haven't done it since '96, and Romo should be and is considered overrated because like early in Peyton Manning's career, he can't win in the playoffs. Sure he can win 10 or 12 games, but none of that matters if he botches a 20-yard game winning field goal snap, or throws a couple picks against the G-Men.

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    • James Williamson 9 months ago

      Actually your article had nothing to do with it. It was an analyst's named Andrew. And no, you misunderstand the purpose of my article sir. I am aiming this at haters sir, people who curse and libel the Cowboys with comments that you could probably imagine.

      I'm saying that people should dislike the Cowboys for a decent reason and not slur them. And Romo is far from overrated if you check his statistics. And please, everyone makes mistakes. Brett Favre lost the NFC Championship by throwing an interception. I don't see everyone going after Favre for his error. Now Favre may have a ring to support himself, but it was eleven years ago. What had he done for the Packers recently except break records. He had losing seasons for awhile.

      And game victories do matter a lot to the fans and that playoff argument you use is going to blow up in smoke very soon.

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  3. Ty Hegland 9 months ago

    Good article. Anyone who says the Cowboys are a bad team or Tony Romo is overrated should simply never give another opinion again. No, I'm not a Cowboys fan, I'm actually a longtime Packers fan. I 100 percent agree with you, I HATE it when fans say something just to say it with absolutely zero reasoning. People, just because you don't like a team doesn't make them bad. Just because you dont like that Tony Romo torched your team's defense doesn't make him overrated. I am shocked by the amount of people who are unwilling to give respect and credit when it is clearly due.

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  4. Sebastian 9 months ago

    The one thing I can't stand is ESPN, desperate for stories, to start fires in the Cowboys organization. TO's reaction, blaring "House of Love" on his speakers and propping his new book for great view by cameras, was classic.

    I'm not worried. And I doubt the Cowboys are, either.

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    • Craig Garrison Sr 9 months ago

      ESPN didn't "start" the fire, TO did, they just tried to add as much fuel to it as they could. To defend TO's asinine comments (do you really think that if they had upped his touches to 40%, from 30%, the 'Boys would have one that game?) is crazy. Root for the Cowboys, but don't be an idiot about it.

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    • Sebastian 9 months ago

      No Craig, I don't think you need to up his looks a certain percent. But it is in the mentality of the star player that you give them the ball through the game, and the perfect level is "however many looks it takes to win."

      But do keep your namecalling to yourself, Craig. Thanks!

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  5. David Geller 9 months ago

    Davis a future HOFer??

    your credibility totally just went down the tube...

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  6. David Geller 9 months ago

    and Jason Garrett hasn't proven anything yet. When his offenses get hit in the mouth he panics and passes every down. Go back to the playoff gameagainst the Giants and the Skins game this past sunday.

    You overhype your team way too much dude, that's probably why you get so offended when someone insults "the star."

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    • James Williamson 9 months ago

      I overhype my team too much? Please. And no Garrett does not panic, your defensive line was just that damn good and what happened last week was disatrous yes but the Baltimore Ravens wanted him as a head coach so he does have credibility

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    • Sebastian 9 months ago

      David, I don't know if you remember this, but before Tom Coughlin won his Super Bowl, he was on the hot seat, and one of the biggest potential names to replace him was a young man with great promise, who had spent some time in the Giants organization himself: Jason Garrett.

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  7. David Geller 9 months ago

    Potential names by who? The media?

    The Giants never looked into hiring a HC since TC was hired in 2004. That's a fact.

    Davis is a very solid guard. Future HOFer? Uhh...

    First of all he was drafted #2 overall as a LEFT TACKLE. His first five years were a wipe out in Arizona and I don't care how good he is at guard, those five years will do him in if he even wants to sniff the hall. I can't even believe I'm acknowledging that.

    Face it Jason Garrett panicked that game. He gave Barber the ball 22 times in the first half and he tore it up, then the Giants took the league, Barber got stopped on a couple of carries, and it was all on Romo's shoulders all the way. Knowing that the Giants pass rush was getting more pressure every play, Garrett never took the pressure off Romo's shoulders and did a draw or a screen or anything. It was terrible playcalling.

    That's great that the Ravens wanted him. No one's denying he's a good mind. But you said that he outcoaches almost everyone he faces, which is asinine. Look at all the toys he has to play with. You keep on mentioning how great and amazing your offense is but you also say Garrett does an amazing job of coaching. You can't have it both ways y'know.

    See, you buy too much into what the media says. Terrell Davis, NFL.com, they are all polluting your mind. Just some advice since I know you want to go into writing, try to develop opinions of your own and instead of backing them up with NFL network analysts, use some of your own knowledge. Trust me, it'll give you more credibility.

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    • James Williamson 9 months ago

      David, I would use some of my own knowledge and experience of what I've seen, but remember, we are all amateur writers except for the MSN guys that sometimes write here.

      If you want my honest unbiased opinion, here it is. I think that NFC East is the best division in football history with only the NFC North to rival it. I think that Phil Simms, Everson Walls, Bill Parcells, and Otis Anderson should be in the hall of fame (All Giants by the way except Walls who is also a Cowboy.) Especially Otis. I think that it is great that Eli Manning has stepped out of his brother's shadow and became a great quarterback. I loved every minute of that Super Bowl and I tried to talk my Cowboy buds into rooting for Manning even though the Giants were our rivals.

      I know Michael Strahan will go to the Hall of Fame, and maybe Tuck and Osi will join him too someday. I love how your 2007 Draft Class propelled the Giants to another level. I do have opinions David, its just like in English class for me, if you are not a major person in the field or have a phd or in this case a few books or an NFL career, I thought my opinions would get shot to pieces.

      My honest opinion is this on the Cowboys. When they are on target, no one can stop them period. Yet that does not always happen. Yes the defense struggles but Dallas has had troubles lately with a hurt Newman and Williams. Bradie James is not the best MLB for us which is why Zach Thomas is there.

      I also have no grievance with the Giants. I like the Giants. They are the only team, I think in the NFC East that does not go out of its way to do something immoral to the Cowboys. Parcells never put bounty on Troy Aikman like Eagles Buddy Ryan did. And he certainly never got on television like a moron preaching how he was going to beat those "God damn Cowboys" like George Allen did. I think that because of Allen making the feud, he got put in the hall of fame which was absolutely ridiculous.

      I think Davis is a Hall of Famer b/c of how he protects the QB. Its hard to judge him since he is a guard but I sincerely believe that he is the best offensive lineman on the Cowboys right now.

      I think Garrett did mess up in that playoff game but lets face it. So did Jacques Reeves who couldn't cover Toomer, and the Giants were practically destined to win. I kinda wanted it to happen so that history would have brothers win back to back. I don't want the Giants to win again cause I hate dynasties. I think that it makes the game boring and it keeps other great players from getting their rings.

      If I was Jerry Jones and if the Cowboys won the Super Bowl, I would make a ring and personally give it to Parcells cause of how well he drafted.

      I do have a voice of my own. I want to learn though first and then make my opinions. I listen to NFL guys cause they show highlight reels and I examine those reels to make opinions.

      If you want to ask me who I think is better in Cowboys history go right ahead and I'll give it cause I know so much on it. But I would rather ask you, a Giants expert, for your analysis on whether Carl Banks was a real good linebacker or whether he was lucky to have Harry Carson and LT in the same group.

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  8. David Geller 9 months ago

    I never watched either of them play, which was unfortunate because I get told daily by my Dad and other older Giants fan how much of a pleasure it was. It feels like Pierce and Armstead are our only notable linebackers since the 80s.

    Anyway, I think players performance does get impacted by the guys who play alongside them, but they can't make a bad player look good. Banks was a terrific player. I heard that LT and Carson gave Banks a little bit of crap in his early years because they were a little preturbed that a rookie came in right away like this. But they took to him immediately. He was a great leader and a great player.

    I'm glad he's still involved with the Giants today, if he's anything like he was in the 80s then he was probably the smartest guy on the field.

    Take what I say with a grain of salt though, I became a Giants fan in 2000.

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  9. Anthony Elias 9 months ago

    No not necessarily, James. Its a time old argument...

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  10. Eric Gomez 9 months ago

    Who cares, man? I'm a Chargers fan. Dallas is a great team with a long tradition, but to me they're just one of 31 teams you have to get through to get a ring. Nothing more, nothing less. If this was a Raiders article, though? Flame war.

    Cheers.

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    • James Williamson 9 months ago

      Dude if i had to pick one team for the Cowboys to lose to in the Super Bowl, it would be the San Diego Chargers.

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    • Eric Gomez 9 months ago

      Rock on. You guys have a great coach in Wade Phillips. We could use him right about now.

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    • James Williamson 9 months ago

      Hey man. He aint the best and don't underestimate Norv. He was our offensive coordinator when we won the three super bowls. Troy Aikman has said in interviews that Norv was the reason they won.

      Check out my latest article on the Chargers vs Miami and comment. I want your opinion. What I think is wrong is the Chargers defense is failing

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