Dallas Cowboys: The NFC's Indianapolis Colts

A few years ago, the Indianapolis Colts were the disappointment of the NFL. Sure, they had a great team, a great head coach, and a great leader. Unfortunately, they couldn't pull it off in the playoffs.

It was either San Diego, Pittsburgh, or New England, and they all showed the Colts' fans that it wasn't the year for them. From 2002 to 2005, the Colts disappointing season endings were devastating to Indianapolis. It wasn't until 2006 that they actually got it done.

It was almost another disappointment when New England rolled into town. The interception at the end was a reason for Colts fans everywhere to let out every celebration scream they had built up since 2002.

They played a crappy game against Chicago, but they brought home the hardware and again, the Colts fans rejoiced.

Such is the story being written by Tony Romo and the Dallas Cowboys. During the regular season, they look like a Super Bowl team, only tho melt down in the playoffs.

Tony Romo is like Peyton Manning was before he won the Super Bowl. A good quarterback with a few good seasons under his belt, sadly, he also has a few playoff melt downs. The

Terrell Owens is a good receiver. He has hands and he is fast. Unfortunately, Owens is a tad too much of a showman. He cried when Romo was criticized for his play. He drops a few catch able balls. He is good. He will be great. He needs a ring to show for it.

The defense, on paper, looks spectacular. For the most part, it is. But it needs to step up a little more should Romo and the offense struggle in the post-season. DeMarcus Ware and Adam Jones will lead this crew. That, in itself speaks wonders.

The 'Boys are Super Bowl contenders, but they may not get there. I don't think this is their year, and unfortunately, I believe that they may not get there for a few more years. Bad playoff games will always affect Tony Romo.

As a result, the offense may look sluggish against defenses like Minnesota, Tampa Bay, or New York. They are the regular season team to beat, I just don't see them coming through.