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"Fuck it. I'm running." When you lose, they don't count. Last night didn't count for the Dallas Cowboys, losing to the San Diego Chargers 20-7.
Unless you've just woken up, the entire spotlight is on Rob Ryan and the starting defense. Two pre-season games against supposedly rusty offenses and two pre-season games of long drives, points (20 in four drives) and blown everything.
Ryan stated before the first pre-season tilt that he didn't remember a single pre-season game. Needless to say, Cowboys fans will not let him forget these.
I take all of this with a grain of salt, but you also want the defense to play better. It's not just that the ball is being moved up and down the field, it's wide-open receivers, gaping holes in the offensive line, zero pressure and a cacophony of other crap. It's also a defensive coordinator that seems to not really care. Like there's a "reset" button somewhere.
On the other hand, they are without their starting cornerbacks (entirely too much Alan Ball in the NFL these days) ... and, well, that's all the silver lining I had.
On to people I noticed:
Running Backs
Went ahead and lumped Felix Jones, Lonyae Miller and -- the new fan favorite -- Phillip Tanner. Jones has looked good for two straight weeks. After last night, Jason Garrett said that he looked good in spite of the offensive line. Jones seemed to have a burst through the hole, he cut really well changing directions and just seemed to be going forward.
Miller could not have impressed less. The bowling ball we heard so much about from practices (practice!!!!?????!!!!) had six carries for nine yards ... and a fumble. Killer. Have fun on the practice squad.
What Miller should have done is had his helmet ripped off and ran for a touchdown that didn't count (for two different reasons). Did you know that once the ball carrier's helmet is ripped off, it's a dead ball? Must be new. Imagine Jason Witten's storied catch and run being cut down 25 yards shorter. Disgrace!!! ANYWAY, as Miller has looked bad for two weeks, Tanner's been a breath of fresh air. That called-back touchdown run automatically sent a charge through every fan in the building. Only Cowboys fans get super excited about plays that don't count.
Stephen McGee
You have to wonder what the Cowboys are doing with Jon Kitna. McGee's done nothing but move the ball. I get maybe keeping Kitna if you really think you can win the Super Bowl and you need a veteran to win you two games after Tony Romo jams his pinky finger. But the Cowboys are not winning the Super Bowl (probably ... I said the same about the Mavericks) and McGee's shown us a little something. The kid has moxy. I like that.
Tyron Smith
Attending the game, it was hard to notice the offensive line play. I did notice on a Cowboys gain the rookie out of USC pancaking a lineman, pouring syrup on him and eating him alive.
Drops
Several were noticed. Dez Bryant on the first drive. Martellus Bennett on another.
Tony Romo's Interception
I'd love a two-page essay on what Romo saw outside of a Charger's defender standing in front of his receiver. Gunslinger.
Vincent Jackson Climbing My Fantasy Draft Board
Barry Church
Making plays. Noticed him -- all good -- about three or four times. He was making the team anyway. Let's see if he's the starting safety in a year.
Gerald Sensabaugh
A forced fumble, a near interception.
Josh Brent/Sean Lissemore
Meaty. Bulky.
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