Best thing to do when you are home sick after you slept most of the day. Watch game film of the Cowboys game.
I will have my report up on both games this evening but initial observations were very simple.
Cowboys game: The offensive line exceeded expectations for how well they protected Romo especially Doug Free. He was on an island most of the night and held his own earning a positive grade from Pro Football Focus. Ron Leary was darn near perfect at left guard in pass protection, needs work to finish his blocks in the running game but was very impressed with the guy. Top it off with someone we are completely taking for granted is Travis Frederick, he was solid in all areas, solidified the interior of the line but not dominant in either pass or run assignments.
What else can you really say about the defense, they got turnovers in practice in oxnard, they got them in the preseason and it has carried over into the regular season through one game. Cowboys color analyst Babe Laufenberg said just prior to the game, they practiced better this year than in previous years and it gives them a chance to be a real good football team. It sounded like a general statement that every broadcaster would echo but Babe has been on record in years past criticizing their practices especially under Switzer and Wade Phillips. It seems simple but if you practice well, it gives you as good a chance as any that you will play well when it counts. Morris Claiborne had a poor night in coverage giving way too much cushion and just was slow to react with his reads in this zone coverage. This shouldn't be suprising considering he hadn't played the entire preseason or most of camp, still think its overrated when young players are held out of camp & preseason? A veteran with multiple years of starting experience can be given the benefit but not a second year player like Claiborne playing in a new scheme. The defensive line was extremely impressive stopping the run and forcing pressure although predictably it slowed down in the second half, having depth can help you stay fresh on the lines Jerry. It is vital Anthony Spencer returns so George Selvie can become the versatile rusher attacking from either end spot.
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