Harry
ASFN Consultant and Senior Writer
Years ago when we were part of Rivals I used to write a preview of each game. Aside for analyzing the two teams, my primary focus was how the Cards could win the game. Fortunately I’m no longer obligated to write that column.
Frankly, I cannot envision the Cards winning Sunday. Even if Dallas looks past the Cards to their next game, the Cards will lose. I thought the talent gap between the Cards and the Giants was substantial, this gap is insurmountable. This is not a case of any given Sunday. Nothing will be given this Sunday. They should put Dante’s sign above the fan entrances, “Abandon all hope ye who enter here.”
Yes Dobbs played much better last week. He also only put up 7 second half points against a defense playing 2 rookie CBs. The Giants aren’t capable of that good a set of halftime defensive adjustments. Connor ran for 100 yards. He won’t against Dallas. The Cowboys have a far superior defense and won’t need adjustments.
For the Cards to even keep it close they’ll need the Cowboys to start slowly. I think the Cards will start out balanced and attempt to run. They won’t be able to run initially. They’ll need to pass to have a chance of even minimally establishing the run. So throw short even on down one. This won’t gain them much, but at least they might slow the inevitable.
What’s more likely to happen is that the Cowboys will start with an aggressive pass rush. Dobbs will make a couple of poorly placed throws and the rout is on. Even with Diggs out, I still see the Cowboys CB depth good enough considering their pass rush. Don’t be shocked if they get beat worse than the Giants, though I think they keep it a little closer; 31-9. If the Cards commit their usual stack of penalties it will be especially hard brutal. I think the Cards will come ready to play, but their bringing a rubber knife to a gunfight. Adrenaline wears off after a quarter and a half. Then all you have left is skill and the Cards are lacking in that area.
Frankly, I cannot envision the Cards winning Sunday. Even if Dallas looks past the Cards to their next game, the Cards will lose. I thought the talent gap between the Cards and the Giants was substantial, this gap is insurmountable. This is not a case of any given Sunday. Nothing will be given this Sunday. They should put Dante’s sign above the fan entrances, “Abandon all hope ye who enter here.”
Yes Dobbs played much better last week. He also only put up 7 second half points against a defense playing 2 rookie CBs. The Giants aren’t capable of that good a set of halftime defensive adjustments. Connor ran for 100 yards. He won’t against Dallas. The Cowboys have a far superior defense and won’t need adjustments.
For the Cards to even keep it close they’ll need the Cowboys to start slowly. I think the Cards will start out balanced and attempt to run. They won’t be able to run initially. They’ll need to pass to have a chance of even minimally establishing the run. So throw short even on down one. This won’t gain them much, but at least they might slow the inevitable.
What’s more likely to happen is that the Cowboys will start with an aggressive pass rush. Dobbs will make a couple of poorly placed throws and the rout is on. Even with Diggs out, I still see the Cowboys CB depth good enough considering their pass rush. Don’t be shocked if they get beat worse than the Giants, though I think they keep it a little closer; 31-9. If the Cards commit their usual stack of penalties it will be especially hard brutal. I think the Cards will come ready to play, but their bringing a rubber knife to a gunfight. Adrenaline wears off after a quarter and a half. Then all you have left is skill and the Cards are lacking in that area.
