Show Notes
So much good so much disappointing in the Cowboys last second 34-31 loss to the Ravens in Rio Sunday afternoon. The offense scored 31 points but should have scored 42. The defense made some encouraging plays but still got run on. And a great explanation of what the defense needed to do on the Ravens final play to set up the game-winning walkoff field goal.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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When one team has lost four straight (Eagles) and the other team has lost two straight (Cowboys) and both teams are sitting there at 2-4 and tied for second in the NFL East, Sunday’s game between the two is vitally important. The Cowboys must pressure Eagles backup quarterback Tanner McKee and this Cowboys defense has to get off the field on third down. And the guys pick the winner and offer their picks to click on Football Friday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Since the past two teams have blitzed the Cowboys to control Dak Prescott, the guys discuss what the Cowboys need to do to either block or defeat all this pressure they can anticipate the Eagles bringing. Then the Cowboys defense needing consistency, especially against the run with the likelihood of Eagles RB Saquon Barkley returning this weekSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Meaning today the guys about covered everything you could ask for, starting with the players day off, playing a third consecutive prime time game, roster moves, former player roster moves, the passing of Cowboys defensive back Cornell Green, the Jalen Hurts health situation and then a robust debate about the need to run the ball more but why if the clock is ticking, you’re behind and not running the ball well.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Everson returns to the podcast from his charity golf tournament duties, adding his take on the Cowboys loss to the Packers, and offering great insight on the Cowboys cornerbacks. Discussion turns to Philly QB Jalen Hurts apparently out for the season battling his blood clot ailment. Mickey still battling some officiating calls in the Packers game and a lively discussion on running the ball more or why would you. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The crew breaks down how Green Bay abandoned the run game and followed a similar blueprint to Tampa Bay by bringing pressure on Dak Prescott. They discuss the offense's struggles, George Pickens' lack of early involvement, a key interception, and why the Cowboys' defense couldn't generate enough pressure on the quarterback. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.