The Dallas Cowboys played their second pre-season game last night. They played the New Orleans Saints. Now the Saints are not a great team, so I don't know if last night meant much. However, it went very well for the Cowboys. They seemed to dominate the entire game, whether the first-string was in or the second-string.
The defense looked especially good. It's bigger and faster than last year's defense. The defensive backfield is in better shape than it's been in for many years. It has quality players, and it has depth. Same situation for the linebackers and linemen. Both show improvement and depth.
The offense also looked good. Bledsoe started, and did very well. Maybe this will end the ridiculous talk of a quarterback controversy. Although Romo did well last week , and in the second half this week, Bledsoe is the starting quarterback this year. It is nice to know that the backup is competent though. Running backs all looked OK, but not spectacular. Terrell Owens did not play, so we still haven't seen the starting offense. Other wide receivers did pick up the slack last night. Terry Glenn had a great night, while rookies like Sam Hurd, Jamaica Rector, and Miles Austin made some really nice catches.
Overall, the team seems to be progressing well. The next game should tell us even more. They will probably use the next game as a dress rehearsal for the season. The Cowboys next game will be against San Francisco on Saturday night in Dallas.
Dallas has always been my team, but living in Houston, the Texans comes really close. I think Houston screwed up on the draft and should have gone with Bush or Young. But I do have to say, Houston's new coach has done wonders but they still have a long way to go.
ReplyDeleteDo you think Dallas can go all the way this year?
I agree that the Texans screwed up in the draft - either Young or Bush would have been better.
ReplyDeleteYes, I do think the Cowboys can go all the way, but I'm a Cowboys "homer". In truth, it will depend on the offensive line.