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“What Did The Dallas Cowboys Ever Do To You?”

Artie Cappello — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 12:00:16 +0000

Is there any team you can think of that gets a more charged response when you talk about them than the Dallas Cowboys?

Nov 6, 2011; Arlington, TX, USA; Dallas Cowboys fan holds a banner for her team during the game against the Seattle Seahawks at Cowboys Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-US PRESSWIRE

On any given day, nearly everyday, I run into someone who’s a fan of the Dallas Cowboys. Just as often, probably more often, I run into Cowboys haters. This is every day. I’m not exaggerating. Thing is, I’m not in Texas. I live near Palm Springs, California. Unless there is a strange anomaly that created a pocket of Dallas Cowboys fans and haters in Southern California, this must be happening to some extent all over the country. (more…)

In CopyCat NFL, Many Teams looking For Their Own Tony Romo

Artie Cappello — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 12:00:53 +0000

Wanted: Mobile Quarterback with ability to improvise and extend plays.

Jan 1, 2012; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo (9) scrambles during the first half against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium. New York Giants defeat the Dallas Cowboys 31-14. Mandatory Credit: Jim O

Hopefully, everybody reading this is a Dallas Cowboys fan. For that matter, a Tony Romo fan too. But, whether you think he’s a Superbowl short of elite or don’t like him at all, you should be able to agree that Tony Romo fits the description above. The fact is, most football people in the NFL not only think Romo fits the description, but epitomizes it. Going one step farther, in today’s NFL with exotic defenses and emphasis on rushing the passer, (not to mention the inability to afford to pay for a dominant offensive line after they pay the QB) they think Tony Romo’s qualities are a necessity.

Look at our division: The NFC East Offenses have morphed from run first, power running games with massive offensive lines, to pass oriented teams with athletic, mobile linemen requiring equally mobile and athletic QBs. The rest of the league, with a few exceptions, is following suit. Of course these Offenses are much more complicated than that, (more…)

Should Saint’s Coaches And Players Be Punished For ‘Bounty’ Business As Usual?

Artie Cappello — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 13:00:26 +0000

Word went out this past week that Gregg Williams, while Defensive Coordinator of the New Orleans Saints, led a bounty system with his players from 2009 thru last year. The NFL has conducted an investigation and found substantial proof that he did. The implications apparently are huge – fines, suspensions and loss of draft picks – to start.

Jan 14, 2012; San Francisco, CA, USA; New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton watches from the sideline during the fourth quarter of the 2011 NFC divisional playoff game against the San Francisco 49ers at Candlestick Park. The 49ers defeated the Saints 36-32. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-US PRESSWIRE

Gregg Williams himself has admitted as much by apologizing for it as a prelude to his punishment. The General Manager and Head coach of the Saints, Mickey Loomis and Sean Payton respectively, may also be fined and suspended for not doing anything about it. All I have to say about all this is:

Are you kidding me right now!?

This is the game of TACKLE FOOTBALL! (more…)