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By Steven Mullenax

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Final Thoughts: Right Tackle Is A Problem Spot For Both Teams
Bryan Broaddus – Dallascowboys.com

"IRVING, Texas – It feels strange to be writing this at the tail end of the weekend, rather than the beginning. But those are the quirks that come with Monday Night Football. Here is my final notebook for the Cowboys’ Week 8 matchup against Washington:After what happened in the Giants game last week, with the lack of defensive pressure, I expect Rod Marinelli and this staff to come up with some different rush combinations with their defensive personnel in order to attack this Redskins blocking scheme. As a group the defense was technique-poor with their stunts and second level blitzes, which gave Eli Manning time to throw the ball. With all of the bodies available there are several different ways they can line up by mixing and matching their front to get that pressure. Click the title to read the entire article…"

Redskins’s defense will play less experience vs. ‘as good as it gets’ Cowboys’ line
Liz Clarke – The Washington Post

"WASHINGTON — Defensive coordinator Jim Haslett loves Trent Murphy’s work habits, just like he loves the nimble feet and long reach that suggest the rookie from Stanford is ideally suited for the role of pass-rushing specialist in his 3-4 scheme. If Haslett has a nit to pick, it’s that Murphy is so overloaded with brainpower that he tends to over-think football and, as a result, can hesitate on some plays as he analyzes the offensive linemen across from him.Eight weeks into the season, it’s a tradeoff Redskins coaches must live with now that Murphy, the top pick in Washington’s 2014 draft class, has been thrust into the starting lineup in place of three-time Pro Bowl honoree Brian Orakpo, who underwent season-ending surgery on a torn pectoral muscle last week. Click the title to read the entire article…"

Dallas Runs Very Familiar Defensive Schemes
Brian Skinnell – Redskins.com

"On Monday Night Football, the Washington Redskins will need to play as a team if they hope to defeat one the NFL’s strongest team defenses in the Dallas Cowboys. Sitting atop the NFC East, the Cowboys allow an average of 21 points per game, tying them for ninth-fewest in the league in that category while also giving up just 343.9 yards per game.“They’re obviously 6-1, a great football team,” said Colt McCoy, who is likely to make his first start for the Redskins on Monday. “We’re going to have to bring our best game to Dallas on Monday night.”Led by free safety Barry Church with 41 tackles, the Cowboys also have linebackers Justin Durant (39) and Rolando McClain (31) with at least 30 tackles. Although Dallas lacks in making plays in the backfield – with just six sacks and 11 tackles for loss so far – Redskins tight end Logan Paulsen said their NFC East rival plays solid, team defense overall."

Jerry Jones seems content to wait to pay Dez, DeMarco, and Garrett
Mike Florio – Pro Football Talk

"So with the Cowboys at 6-1 and a pair of key players due to become free agents and a head coach also with an expiring contract, what will owner/G.M. Jerry Jones do? All indications are that he’ll wait. Jones had been trying to negotiate directly with receiver Dez Bryant, who eventually resisted what some league insiders believed would be an effort to persuade Bryant to agree to a team-friendly, ultra-long-term, Tyron Smith-style deal.  As to Murray, no serious talks have occurred. Ditto with coach Jason Garrett, who works at a job that has no franchise tag or salary cap."

Cowboys: Orlando Scandrick’s instincts set him apart
Todd Archer – ESPNDallas.com

"IRVING, Texas — Orlando Scandrick was disappointed when New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz was lost for the season because of a knee injury and could not play last week against the Dallas Cowboys. Scandrick wants to compete against the best. On ESPN’s “Monday Night Football” this week, Scandrick will get the chance to compete against a longtime NFC East foe, DeSean Jackson, who is in his first season with the Washington Redskins.In 10 career games against the Cowboys, Jackson has 35 catches for 663 yards but just one touchdown. After missing the first two games of the season due to a suspension, Scandrick has solidified the Cowboys’ secondary. He has an interception and four pass breakups, playing equally as well in the slot as outside."

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