Wk 17-Arizona Cardinals @ Dallas Cowboys Pre Game Thread. 12/27/21-01/01/22

[Ouchie-Z-Clown]

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Well can’t hurt us, when is the last time he impacted a game?

 

[Ouchie-Z-Clown]

The Rams could lose to the 49ers too though

Not with lance

 

[Ouchie-Z-Clown]

Texas beat OU in the Red River Rivalry but they got revenge in the B12 title game.

So kyler has lost a game in tx

 

[kerouac9]

Well can’t hurt us, when is the last time he impacted a game?

He’s been disruptive in the backfield often. I’m sure some fans are excited to see more Gardeck.

 

[ajcardfan]

He’s been disruptive in the backfield often. I’m sure some fans are excited to see more Gardeck.

Who has done far less than Golden in every single game. But fans are all about "what have you done lately? BUM!"

Maybe we will actually see Collins get reps in that spot? Or, maybe Gardeck plays there, and Collins plays Gardecks spot? (Which I have been asking for, for weeks now.)

Either way, I expect Dallas to be ready to attack whomever gets Goldens reps. Point of attack, misdirections... I would expect it all.

 

[Ouchie-Z-Clown]

He’s been disruptive in the backfield often. I’m sure some fans are excited to see more Gardeck.

In the last three games?

 

[kerouac9]

In the last three games?

Yup. He was in the backfield consistently this past week

 

[PACardsFan]

Yup. He was in the backfield consistently this past week

Agree, he's been disruptive. But, he missed out on a lot of solo tackles the last month or so.

 

[Jetstream Green]

 

[BullheadCardFan]

That’s all????

Should be more than 4.5

 

[Cards_Campos]

Not with lance

This is true. I typed that before knowing about JG

 

[Cards_Campos]

Lol. Yeah THIS is why a professional football struggles to be elite. Because some rando on a sports board makes a silly comment. Okay. Congrats on making an even sillier comment.

No but a fan base can sure piss off players Not to come. It’s one reason why sport reporters for those towns don’t ask the really hard questions because they don’t want to piss them off. Really. Say what you want but players are prima donnas and don’t want to deal with being trashed

 

[JohnnyCakes]

Who has done far less than Golden in every single game. But fans are all about "what have you done lately? BUM!"

Maybe we will actually see Collins get reps in that spot? Or, maybe Gardeck plays there, and Collins plays Gardecks spot? (Which I have been asking for, for weeks now.)

Either way, I expect Dallas to be ready to attack whomever gets Goldens reps. Point of attack, misdirections... I would expect it all.

I think you will see Simmons in spots, but a heavy dose of Kennard. Wouldnt mind Budda up there nosing around more.

 

[Ouchie-Z-Clown]

No but a fan base can sure piss off players Not to come. It’s one reason why sport reporters for those towns don’t ask the really hard questions because they don’t want to piss them off. Really. Say what you want but players are prima donnas and don’t want to deal with being trashed

Sorry this is ridiculous. The best sports towns in the country have press and fans that are really hard on teams/players. Their comments don’t hold teams back or cause players to play elsewhere. AZ is soft town in terms of the criticism it’s players receive in all sports.

 

[RON_IN_OC]

Nobody circles a wagon, like the Arizona Cardinals.

 

[SoonerLou]

Feel like Shane jinxed us when he called the Cowboys pretenders 3 weeks ago. Good going Shane.

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However, beat them this week and it will be our best win of the year. Can flip the narrative that this team just had its humble pie stretch and now are back ready to roll.

Just get it done.

 

[LoyaltyisaCurse]

Cowboys schedule has seemed pretty soft.

 

[TRW]

Cowboys can run. Cardinals can't stop the run.
Cowboys have really good receivers. Cardinals can't cover receivers good or bad.
Cowboys can rush the passer. Cardinals OLine can't protect.
Cowboys have a terrible time managing coach. Cardinals do as well. This is a push.

So, all in all, I see the end result being.....CARDINALS 30 COWBOYS 21!!!!

<queue Rocky music>

Against all odds Cards win!!! Cards win!!!

 

[ajcardfan]

Sorry this is ridiculous. The best sports towns in the country have press and fans that are really hard on teams/players. Their comments don’t hold teams back or cause players to play elsewhere. AZ is soft town in terms of the criticism it’s players receive in all sports.

Most of those cities suck. I am so glad I don't live in some of those holes.

 

[ajcardfan]

Cowboys schedule has seemed pretty soft.

NFC East... NFC South. Seven games against mildly average or crappy teams.

 

[Lorenzo]

Cowboys schedule has seemed pretty soft.

I think if you look at the QB's that they have faced, yes they haven't really been challenged by a gauntlet of elite QB's. Even the NE win, it was impressive because the patriots have a good defense and the cowboys basically shredded them, but Mac Jones isn't elite. they've beaten the teams that they should beat for the most part, so you could say their wins aren't that impressive, but I still thinking winning 10+ games in the NFL is impressive, it is certainly better than what they have done the last few years. but they've lost to KC and TB so if you are looking for an indicator of where they stand come playoff time I think that they have a lot to prove.

 

[Lorenzo]

Feel like Shane jinxed us when he called the Cowboys pretenders 3 weeks ago. Good going Shane.

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However, beat them this week and it will be our best win of the year. Can flip the narrative that this team just had its humble pie stretch and now are back ready to roll.

Just get it done.

it's hard to say with Dallas as to whether these stats translate to the playoffs. The stats that I'm most impressed with are the forced turnovers and scores on defense because those type of plays travel well and win playoff games. Dallas are over covered and overrated, so it's hard to know what to expect from them. I think making the second round of the playoffs is a fair expectation based on the results from the season, and making the NFC title game would be a successful season. Prescott only has one playoff win in his career as compared to Rodgers and Brady that have too many to count, I don't think that he can out duel those 2 without some major help from his defense. Dallas are more explosive on offense at home because they are able to communicate well at the line of scrimmage, there is a clear drop in their offense on the road, although I wouldn't say they are a bad road team. Nevertheless, this is a big game in my opinion because it is two teams that have 10+ wins and are both going to the playoffs. Given AZ's recent struggles, I think many will rightfully celebrate if the cardinals win, and regardless the loser won't have much time to hang their head because there could be a rematch in the playoffs.

 

[eastcoastSUN]

If I'm KM, I watch as much game tape as possible on #7 Diggs (which in KM's case, won't be much..) and try my best not to fit any throws in a tight window around him. All of his PDs and INTs this year, Diggs baits the QB by giving the receiver a ~3 ft cushion then closes in with really impressive speed. Kinda a la Deion and pre-PEDs PP21 in their primes. I guess since Nuk is out, Diggs will be covering a combination of AJ Green/Kirk on the outside.

 

[JeffGollin]

David vs.Goliath. That's why we compete. We may get blown out, but at least we've got a shot. And if we shock the world, we've got bragging rights.

 

[Dback Jon]

If I'm KM, I watch as much game tape as possible on #7 Diggs (which in KM's case, won't be much..) and try my best not to fit any throws in a tight window around him. All of his PDs and INTs this year, Diggs baits the QB by giving the receiver a ~3 ft cushion then closes in with really impressive speed. Kinda a la Deion and pre-PEDs PP21 in their primes. I guess since Nuk is out, Diggs will be covering a combination of AJ Green/Kirk on the outside.

Diggs leads the league in interceptions AND yards given up.