What We Learned From The Dallas Game

by Mister Awesome on Nov 20, 2011 8:18 PM EST

Roy Helu needs more touches
When not throwing INT's, Rex is actuallly a pretty good QB (passer rating of 92)and clearly gives us the best chance to win.
Stallworth and Gaffney are making their cases for best FA pickups this season.
Cornerback is the greatest need on defense, because DeAngelo Hall can't cover worth s---
Gano is not a clutch kicker.
Other than that Gano's okay, kinda.
You can't pin this loss on the Shanahans, which makes me think that maybe the other losses aren't their fault either.
OJ has been too quiet this season in terms of stats.
Haslett will probably be Shanahan's replacement when Shanny retires (because I don't think $nyder fires either of the two, and Kyle is clearly not ready yet.)
The loss of Landry was felt by the defense.
Byron Westbrook looks better than Hall right now.
Trent kept Ware in line today. Brown? Not so much...
The patchwork O-Line showed signs of brilliance today, but other than that...
We have the best trio of TE's in the league.

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Comments

If Haslett became head coach

I think I might need to start taking some heavy medication.

by HogHunter on Nov 20, 2011 10:21 PM EST reply actions

He looks like he's ready to cry

Throughout the game.

is why I don’t buy # 7 (completely)

Where do they teach you to talk like this? In some Panama City "Sailor wanna hump-hump" bar, or is it getaway day and your last shot at his whiskey? Sell crazy someplace else, we're all stocked up here.

by CJHutch on Nov 20, 2011 11:24 PM EST up reply actions

I agree

"Before you diagnose yourself with depression or low self-esteem, first make sure that you’re not, in fact, surrounded by assholes." - William Gibson

by Kevin Ewoldt on Nov 21, 2011 9:12 AM EST up reply actions

Oh, and

is hilarious. However, I will say, watching Vince Young tonight makes me realize Rex can be an adequate backup, and also be on a team that wins a game.

God I can’t believe I just said that.

by CJHutch on Nov 20, 2011 11:28 PM EST reply actions

You've said worse, I told you I was gonna save it...

Oh yeah
I love Rex

by CJHutch on Nov 20, 2011 2:37 PM EST reply actions

by HogHunter on Nov 20, 2011 11:44 PM EST up reply actions

Haha

That’s great. My left hand was fight my right hand while I was typing it.

by CJHutch on Nov 21, 2011 8:44 AM EST up reply actions

He played good yesterday

But it is what it is. We love him for those moments, then the reality that Rex Grossman is our best option hits after every int/fumble/horrible attempt at scrambling.

by HogHunter on Nov 21, 2011 9:35 AM EST up reply actions

I'm sold on Rex as the backup.

I didn’t need yesterday to sell me on that; he DOES know the Offense, and CAN be effective.

No way do I want him as the starter, mind you, except in an emergency, but as our backup, HECK YEAH. I was VERY much against “Sexy Rexy” when we got him, but he’s a higher quality QB than I thought he would be, and if we can get that guy in our draft, I’m more than happy right now with Rex as our backup for the next 6 years or so.

No Danny, Nooooooo - Tom Landry, 1982., and Washington Redskins fans, 1999-

by BillWard on Nov 21, 2011 11:13 AM EST up reply actions

# 10

I dont know how much we really lost with landry not being in there I think Gomes had a quiet productive day. Racking up 13 tackles in your first start as a rookie isnt too shabby.

by J.D.45 on Nov 21, 2011 12:26 AM EST reply actions

Gomes played much better than Landry did all season.

Landry’s absence was a blessing.

by horatius on Nov 21, 2011 2:21 AM EST up reply actions

+1

Sometimes not going for the highlight reel hit all the time is a good thing.

by BAFGA on Nov 21, 2011 4:57 AM EST up reply actions

I think he meant the D missed his flexing after every good Dallas play

He would have ripped his jersey flexing after Wittens TD.

Cut Brandon "Stabby" Banks. That is all.

by 64ShagginWagon on Nov 21, 2011 7:08 PM EST up reply actions

Cowboy fan here ...

That was a beast of a game.
London Fletcher is a PITA :lol:

DeAngelo Hall is the Roy Williams of CB’s.

by bloodyhanded on Nov 21, 2011 6:23 AM EST reply actions

Grossman just had a good day

Rex has always been streaky and he just had one of his good days – just wait, he’s going to have more bad days before the season is over. I don’t mind Rex starting over beck but neither is a good long term solution – let’s not kid ourselves.

by aFan4Life on Nov 21, 2011 7:06 AM EST reply actions

a good game

after i calmed down, i sat back and realized the skins played a hell of a game. yes it sucks that we lost against our known enemy, but what i took from that game was guys still came out and showed respect against a division/rival game. and at this point, what more can we ask. we all know we’re rebuilding, so it’s nice to see a good/hard fought game. right now guys are playing for spots next year. we get to see our rookies blossom, and we get to see who’s not going to be here next year.(cough,cough….DHALL, GANO) just give me a sweep of the giants and i’m ready for next year!

by alleykatt1000 on Nov 21, 2011 8:44 AM EST reply actions

I certainly understand and respect this sentiment but

moral victories mean nothing to me.

Just say NO! to Rex Grossman.

by irishgoon on Nov 22, 2011 7:44 AM EST up reply actions

Grossman and Gaffney played well, and I’m happy the ’Skins made it respectable. I just find in very difficult to build up any enthusiasm over Grossman, Gaffney, Stallworth, Choice, and Torrain, and a couple of the fatties up front.
On Defense I thought Riley played another good game (which is important for us) and thought Gomes did a good job in first game (made make some minor mistakes)

I have my ship
And all her flags are a flyin'
She is all that I have left
And music is her name

by Redskin44 on Nov 21, 2011 9:10 AM EST reply actions

aww the D

what a difference a year makes. While they have had their flubs, I feel our D has been great considering what they have had to put up with. I am very excited about our young guys though- RyKer, Neild, Riley, Gomes stepping up.

Just say NO! to Rex Grossman.

by irishgoon on Nov 22, 2011 7:47 AM EST up reply actions