Official Cowboys/Packers smack talk thread

[jarntt]

I think people are underplaying Rogers injury. If he has a torn calf muscle he will not be nearly as effective. That would be a hug advantage for the Cowboys.

I totally agree. The fact that you not only have to normally worry about him being one of the best passers in the league, but also a guy that can run for a huge first down is part of what makes him an All Time great. Problem for the Cowboys is that even with a bad calf he MIGHT still be the best QB in the league. So, even though it is a huge issue in this game, I'm not sure he isn't good enough to overcome it to the point that once the game starts we hardly notice it.

 

[R.J. MacReady]

I totally agree. The fact that you not only have to normally worry about him being one of the best passers in the league, but also a guy that can run for a huge first down is part of what makes him an All Time great. Problem for the Cowboys is that even with a bad calf he MIGHT still be the best QB in the league. So, even though it is a huge issue in this game, I'm not sure he isn't good enough to overcome it to the point that once the game starts we hardly notice it.

It is the fact that he came back out in the 2nd half that has me wondering how bad it really is.

 

[jarntt]

Luckily for Cowboy fans he has audibled out of that play recently!!!

 

[Tainthappening]

That would be a hug advantage for the Cowboys.

I want no "Hugging" on the field... I want good smash mouth football.

 

[Tainthappening]

I totally agree. The fact that you not only have to normally worry about him being one of the best passers in the league, but also a guy that can run for a huge first down is part of what makes him an All Time great. Problem for the Cowboys is that even with a bad calf he MIGHT still be the best QB in the league. So, even though it is a huge issue in this game, I'm not sure he isn't good enough to overcome it to the point that once the game starts we hardly notice it.

Rodgers took 50% of snaps in practice on Thursday. Will learn how limited he is during actual game... he will be somewhere between 50-90% most likely.

 

[SteveDallas]

I'm guessing Rodgers will be fine by game time. Hell if Romo can play with broken bones in his back Rodgers has to play with a sore calf or all the other guys will make fun of him and give hm swirlies at half time.

 

[packerzrule]

Luckily for Cowboy fans he has audibled out of that play recently!!!

Yes, last week. Not this Sunday I'm afraid

 

[Tainthappening]

It is the fact that he came back out in the 2nd half that has me wondering how bad it really is.

When I first saw him on field, thought he was done... was surprised he could get back out there. Hard to know if Packers playing up or down the injury. The game will give us the answer.

Packers had to remove a lot of plays from playbook and formations due to his injury.

 

[CarlSr]

I think the Packers were going to end up doing a lot of the same stuff whether Rodgers is healthy or not. Run the ball, try out some screens, look for Cobb to make the most out is mismatches from the slot. I don't think the plan was ever going to be to have him fling it 45 times, including 10 deep balls, especially as often as Dallas seems to keep a safety back. If Green Bay can run, their offense is probably going to be just fine. If not, we'll really see how hurt Rodgers is or isn't.

 

[Hank Kingsley]

this Sunday I'm afraid

As well you should be.

 

[R.J. MacReady]

As far as I'm concerned, a Rodgers that can't run is basically Peyton with a stronger arm.

 

[fordman84]

Considering how well backups do against Dallas, not sure having Flynn in there is a good thing.

 

[bigdeal701]

 

[SteveDallas]

That`s pretty optimistic but I like the way you think. If we had a Campo defense and a Ken Norton or two I`d feel better. I`m just hoping Mr. 0-16 can get the D up for another month. Fortunatly the NFL has made defense an after thought.

 

[TxHeat]

Dez might if he doesn't implode before he retires. The other two will need a ticket.

 

[fordman84]

Dez might if he doesn't implode before he retires. The other two will need a ticket.

I think a couple of NFCCG appearances as well as a SB win would get Tony into the hall.


Those are both HUGE feats though, and not anywhere near a given. He's got the numbers I'd think, but needs big wins to complete the resume.

 

[TxHeat]

I think a couple of NFCCG appearances as well as a SB win would get Tony into the hall.


Those are both HUGE feats though, and not anywhere near a given. He's got the numbers I'd think, but needs big wins to complete the resume.

 

[R.J. MacReady]

Tip of the hat to the Packer fans.. It was a pleasure getting made fun of by you guys this week.

Good Luck tomorrow.

 

[UK Cowboy]

I'm guessing Rodgers will be fine by game time. Hell if Romo can play with broken bones in his back Rodgers has to play with a sore calf or all the other guys will make fun of him and give hm swirlies at half time.

Exactly. Romo doesn't get near the credit he deserves for gutting out injuries

 

[UK Cowboy]

As far as I'm concerned, a Rodgers that can't run is basically Peyton with a stronger arm.

That may be the greatest compliment to Rodgers of all time