Philadelphia at Dallas, 8 ET

Artical by John Czarnecki. He has been the editorial consultant for FOX NFL Sunday since its 1994 inception. This season marks Czarnecki's 32nd year covering the NFL. He is one of 44 selectors to the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
By: John Czarnecki
 
Jan. 9, 2010 - PRLog -- Philadelphia Eagles Vs Dallas Cowboys
Time: 8:00 PM (ET)
Date: Saturday, January 9, 2009.
Location: Cowboys Stadium.
TV: NBC

Your Today's expense would be $0.04 for this Live coverage.
Go: http://nflonpc.blogspot.com/2010/01/philadelphia-eagles-vs-dallas-cowboys_09.html

Or Visit: http://nflonpc.blogspot.com

Watch LIVE here http://sports-tv-channels.blogspot.com
What happening?


WHAT TO WATCH FOR: The Cowboys haven't won a playoff game since 1996, but they are favored to beat the Eagles a third straight time this season.

It makes total sense, too, that Tony Romo won't vary much from last Sunday's excellent offensive game plan. The Cowboys used a spread offense with Romo in the shotgun much of the day, allowing the Dallas quarterback to see the Eagles' blitz while also giving Marion Barber and Felix Jones excellent running opportunities. Those two averaged 6.3 yards a carry and were the big reason Dallas controlled the clock and the game's tempo. The Cowboys ran a lot of draws out of this look and pretty much dominated the game as their massive offensive line, which returns RT Marc Colombo, pushed the lighter Eagles around.

Look for Philadelphia to use LBs Jeremiah Trotter and Chris Gocong, who was benched the past three games, more on running downs this time around. It is much easier for Philadelphia to blitz a two-back set, where they can overload a side while effectively hiding their intentions. With a three-receiver look, the Eagles were forced to cover everyone and simply couldn't generate much pressure on Romo. If the Eagles are going to have any chance, pass rusher Trent Cole must play better against OT Flozell Adams, who shut him out last Sunday.

Romo likes to throw to TE Jason Witten in short-yardage situations and go to stop-and-go routes with Miles Austin and crossing patterns to Patrick Crayton. Roy Williams is now sharing his position with rookie WR Kevin Ogletree.

Eagles QB Donovan McNabb was off his game in both losses to the Cowboys while under considerable pressure from NT Jay Ratliff and OLB DeMarcus Ware. Dallas' pass rush is much improved with the rapid development of LB Anthony Spencer and the solid three-technique play of DT Stephen Bowen.

McNabb needs to get WR DeSean Jackson loose early in the game in order to mix in some Brian Westbrook runs. If the Eagles can't run, they are in for a long day. McNabb must isolate on nickel back Orlando Scandrick and find safety Ken Hamlin, who doesn't run well on deep posts. The key, though, is how Philadelphia's makeshift offensive line holds up and buys McNabb some time to throw deep.

CZAR'S SCOOP: Should the Cowboys lose, owner Jerry Jones may decide to re-up head coach Wade Phillips for one more season and then see where the collective bargaining agreement stands with the players before the 2011 season. Then, Jones could consider former Tampa Bay coach Jon Gruden or Bill Cowher, should the ex-Pittsburgh coach fail to take a job this year.

The major reason Jones would keep Phillips is he owes offensive coordinator Jason Garrett $7 million for the 2010-11 seasons. Basically, Garrett and Phillips earn about the same amount per season, with Phillips collecting a few dollars more. Jones has been praising Phillips' efforts with the Cowboys' defense, and he's comfortable with him right now. He's also pretty excited about Phillips giving him a Home playoff game that's probably worth about $15 million to the franchise.

Unlike in years past, Eagles GM Tom Heckert is actually looking to leave the organization if he can get the right offer. Heckert needs a change of scenery. Eagles boss Joe Banner is also comfortable in simply elevating Howie Roseman, the team's vice president of personnel, into Heckert's role. Don't forget coach Andy Reid has all the personnel power anyway.

The Cowboys are in good shape long-term with Romo's contract. He earns $8.5 million next season and $9 million each in 2011-12. Romo is 0-2 in playoff games, but he sounds like a completely different player. He has passed for 909 yards and four touchdowns in the Cowboys' three-game winning streak at the end of the season. No longer a Hollywood junkie, Romo is dating a local sports reporter, Candice Crawford, who is a former Miss Missouri.

This Artical by John Czarnecki. He has been the editorial consultant for FOX NFL Sunday since its 1994 inception. This season marks Czarnecki's 32nd year covering the NFL. He is one of 44 selectors to the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
End



Like PRLog?
9K2K1K
Click to Share