1. Dallas Cowboys vs. Arizona Cardinals Week 16 Preview: Dos and Don'ts for Dallas

    I decided to post this week’s game preview today because 1) the game is on Saturday and 2) I will be traveling for the holidays...

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  2. Dallas Cowboys Vs. Washington Redskins Week 15 Film Study Notes

    If you haven’t read my initial post-game observations, check them out here . This film was fun to watch because not only was it a great game, but there were also a lot ...

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  3. Dallas Cowboys vs. Washington Redskins Week 15 Preview: Do's, Don'ts for Dallas

    There are Cowboys fans out there that might be rooting for the team to lose this game. If Dallas goes down on Sunday, they’d likely finish last in the division, attain ...

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  4. Dallas Cowboys: Breaking Down the Loss To the Philadelphia Eagles

    Let’s get right into it… As I anticipated, DeMarcus Ware lined up on the left side of the defense more often than usual...

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  5. Dallas Cowboys: 10 Changes Needed After 2010 Season

    After a horrid start to the 2010 campaign, the Cowboys have finally begun to right the ship. Unfortunately, their playoff hopes have sailed. The primary goal is always to win football games, but a close eye should be kept on the 2011 season...

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  6. Cowboys vs. Eagles: 14 Ways Dallas Can Stop Michael Vick and Philly in Week 14

    Jonathan Bales The Cowboys’ win over the Indianapolis Colts was a tremendous boost to the team’s confidence, but this week’s matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles contains almost no similarities to that game...

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  7. Dallas Cowboys Break Down the Indianapolis Colts, Post-Game Observations

    What a nerve-racking and heart-pounding game for Dallas this week in Indianapolis . The ‘Boys were able to overcome a multitude of mistakes to take down Peyton Manning ...

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  8. Dallas Cowboys vs. Indianapolis Colts Week 13: 18 Do's and Don'ts for Dallas

    This week’s game against the Indianapolis Colts has a different feel to it because, for the first time all season, the Cowboys are officially out of the playoff hunt...

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  9. Dallas Cowboys 2010 Playbook: Why Isn't Jason Garrett Calling More Counters?

    In the preseason, I placed a point of emphasis on running more counters this season. In many of my game plan articles , I suggested (over and over) that Dallas run more counters...

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  10. Week 13 NFL Power Rankings: New York Jets Remain on Top

    1. New York Jets (9-2); Last Week- 1 If you don’t watch the Jets take on New England this Monday night, you aren’t a football fan. 2...

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  11. Dallas Cowboys vs. New Orleans Saints Thanksgiving Post-Film Study Review

    If you haven’t read my initial post-game notes/observations , please do. I uncovered a lot of interesting information after reviewing the Cowboys-Saints film this week, so enjoy...

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  12. Dallas Cowboys vs. New Orleans Saints Week 12 Initial Post-Game Observations

    I began to write this piece last night as I watched the Bengals - Jets game, but I simply couldn’t do it. The wound was too fresh, so to speak, and it would have resulted in more of a rant than anything else...

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  13. Dallas Cowboys vs. New Orleans Saints Thanksgiving Game: DO's, DON'Ts for Dallas

    Thanksgiving games always have a different feel to them. In all honesty, they’re a big advantage for the Cowboys ...

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  14. Cowboys vs. Lions: Week 11 Post-Film Study Notes

    I posted a lot of interesting notes on the Cowboys-Lions game last night. Below are some observations and statistics I gathered after reviewing the game film.....

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  15. Dallas Cowboys vs. Detroit Lions: Week 11 Post-Game Recap, Observations

    These post-game reviews are always so much more fun after the ‘Boys win. Although they came out of the gate slowly today, Dallas was able to secure enough big plays in the second half to allow fans to breathe easy late in the fourth quarter...

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  16. Dallas Cowboys vs. New York Giants Week 10: What To Watch for from Dallas

    The Dallas Cowboys face the New York Giants in Week 10 of the 2010 NFL season and the following are questions surrounding the upcoming game...

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  17. Dallas Cowboys: Should Jerry Jones Step Down As Cowboys General Manager?

    Loyal DC Times readers know I sometimes hold “less than popular” views regarding the Cowboys . I think T.O...

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  18. Wade Phillips Fired, Jason Garrett New Head Coach of the Dallas Cowboys

    According to CBS correspondent Bill Jones , the Cowboys have fired head coach Wade Phillips and replaced him with offensive coordinator Jason Garrett...

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  19. Cowboys-Packers Film Study Review: What We Learned About Dallas

    By my count, Packers cornerback Charles Woodson blitzed 11 times–all on the same play. Like I mentioned in my post-game notes , outside linebacker Clay Matthews would twist way outside, forcing Marc Colombo to follow him...

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  20. Dallas Cowboys vs. Packers Post-Game Notes: Wade Phillips Needs To Get

    The Cowboys opened the game with some innovative blitz packages and pre-snap alignments on defense. On their early sack of Aaron Rodgers on 3rd and 3, both Alan Ball and Orlando Scandrick blitzed without showing it before the snap...

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  21. Dallas Cowboys vs. Green Bay Packers: Do's and Don'ts for Dallas

    DON’T blitz Aaron Rodgers too often, but send exotic blitz looks when you do bring extra pressure Rodgers is one of the top quarterbacks in the league against the blitz...

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  22. Dallas Cowboys vs. Jaguars Film Study and Future of 2010 Season in Dallas

    I didn’t post initial reactions after the Cowboys Week 8 loss to Jacksonville because there simply wasn’t much to be said. I did spend all morning and early afternoon breaking down the film, though, and here are my findings...

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  23. Dallas Cowboys' 1-5 Start: Five Good Things That Could Come of It

    As I wrote in a previous article, the objectives of this 2010 Cowboys team must change after their 1-5 start. Specifically, the balance of importance between winning now and preparing for the future must shift to emphasize the latter...

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  24. Dallas Cowboys 2010 Season: What the Giants Game Taught Us

    This week’s game review isn’t going to be the same as those prior. The Cowboys managed all of 13 offensive plays on Monday night before Tony Romo broke his collarbone...

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  25. Cowboys-Giants Monday Night Football Mailbag: How Dallas Can Win

    Check out my in-depth Cowboys-Giants preview . Q: Is Hakeem Nicks going to play? Do you think he is the Giants top offensive weapon? Mark Fox, Flint, MI Nicks made the trip to Dallas , so it looks as though he will probably suit up...

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