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TwistyThe big news coming down today as we prepare for the Dallas Cowboys-St. Louis Rams match-up tomorrow afternoon, is Sam Bradford sitting out due to a bad ankle.
This might be a good thing. The Rams offensive line has allowed a league-high 22 sacks. Twenty-one of those times it was Bradford on the receiving end of that punishment.
This probably is the biggest reason the Rams suck so much despite all the promise of doing something in the dreadful NFC West. They can't protect. They can't break anything for Steven Jackson. The offensive line is holding this team hostage, they're handcuffing this team's two best players.
It probably would not have mattered that Bradford played. And it doesn't matter what receivers they have or if they added Brandon Lloyd or not. None of that matters if your quarterback can't stay upright.
Five things:
A Blowout
Considering this city's current situation with St. Louis teams, it'd be nice if the Cowboys broke this close-game streak and blew the doors off the Rams. However, we must remember a very telling fact about this team: They can beat any team in the league. They can also lose to any team in the league. Remember three years ago when the Cowboys rolled into St. Louis and despite starting Brad Johnson, everyone was confident that a talented Cowboys team could handle the woeful Rams. Instead, the Rams pounced and the Cowboys wound up out of the playoffs. Suddenly, the NFC East is winnable. The Cowboys have something to play for. Let's see if that's motivation enough.
Chris Long
He's the only Rams player on defense worth a damn and behind Jackson, he's the second-best player on the team. He's going up against rookie Tyron Smith. Although I think Smith will hold his own, it'll be good to see a match-up against two future stars.
DeMarco Murray
We're told that Murray will be this team's lead back tomorrow. Considering their infatuation with Tashard Choice, I would not be surprised if he wound up with a majority of the attempts. Murray's also the new punt returner, or so was the presumption from practice. It's exciting. Let's see what the kid has, if anything.
Josh Howard
The former Dallas Maverick was ridiculed the most for one thing: Disappearing in the second halves of games. Suddenly, Dez Bryant is doing the same thing. He's caught a total of two passes in the second half all year. That's so awful that it's hard to be mad about it. You'd almost have to try to not catch more balls, if you're Dez Bryant. Against the New York Jets, it was clearly fatigue and injury. I don't know the reason for the last four. Patience is running a little thin with Bryant, I think. Seems like the bullshit isn't flying like it once did.
Jason Garrett
Coaching one week after his boss publicly questioned his play calling. One week since Gordon Keith introduced the world to the Fake Jason Garrett. The Ginger Jesus is a reactionary guy. He knows what is being said about him and I think he coaches emotionally. He'll do something to a fault just to prove a fucking point. If this thing is close, do not be surprised by a pass in an attempt to run the clock.
Prediction
Dallas Cowboys 33, St. Louis Rams 13
A nice win against a bad team and we can all feel a little better about this thing. Wins are at a premium. In a weird way, this is a must-win. If they don't, write off the season.
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