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As a Cowboys fan I spent most of the game shaking me head in bewilderment. In all seriousness, I thought the Cowboys would walk right over the Bills and win by at least 3 TDs. They hadn't scored less than 34 pts going into the game, and played to run the clock at the end of games so they could have scored more. With the 32nd ranked D I just couldn't figure how the Bills had any chance to hold the Cowboys under 35 or score more than 10 of their own. But that's why they play the games. Obviously the Cowboys players thought like I did, and came in reading too much of their own positive press. This was the classic trap game, and the Cowboys fell right into it.
The Bills played inspired football all the way through. Your fans were awesome, they were never taken out of the game and they made every drive an ordeal for the Cowboys offense. Especially down near the endzones. The announcers stopped speaking a couple times just because they didn't want to yell over the crowd noise. That's impressive.
Tough loss for you guys, I know how you feel. I've been there for some Cowboys losses like that, where the game was won and then all of the sudden it wasn't. I remember when Leon Lett ruined my entire Thanskgiving by touching a live ball after a blocked kick vs Miami. I actually had to leave my mother in law's house because I was sick to my stomach, so I fully understand what you guys are going through. But you guys have a lot to be proud of IMO. Your team played its collective heart out and your fans were absolutely rabid.
Some of your fans are being really hard on Trent Edwards, but IMO he played well for a guy in his second start. Yeah, he took a lot of checkdowns, but the Cowboys D came into this game very underrated because of the Giants game. I think Edwards did what he was supposed to do, which was drive the bus. He made a big mistake and it cost you, but this was only his second start in the NFL. And it's not as if he's had years on the bench to learn the position, he's a real rookie. Honestly I'm surprised that your coaching staff didn't sign a veteran backup for Losman and keep Edwards at third string so he could learn and grow without having to play. But considering the situation I thought he did a very solid job. Wade brings pressure and he surely did some things to confuse a young QB. I know it'll be argued that Edwards could have tried to take more chances, but honestly that might have led to more turnovers as easily as more points, and maybe it wouldn't have come down to the wire. I was impressed that he didn't try to force the ball more, and remained patient throughout. And I think it gave you the best chance to win.
Good luck the rest of the way. You guys sure deserve some stunning wins this year, hope you get them.
The Bills played inspired football all the way through. Your fans were awesome, they were never taken out of the game and they made every drive an ordeal for the Cowboys offense. Especially down near the endzones. The announcers stopped speaking a couple times just because they didn't want to yell over the crowd noise. That's impressive.
Tough loss for you guys, I know how you feel. I've been there for some Cowboys losses like that, where the game was won and then all of the sudden it wasn't. I remember when Leon Lett ruined my entire Thanskgiving by touching a live ball after a blocked kick vs Miami. I actually had to leave my mother in law's house because I was sick to my stomach, so I fully understand what you guys are going through. But you guys have a lot to be proud of IMO. Your team played its collective heart out and your fans were absolutely rabid.
Some of your fans are being really hard on Trent Edwards, but IMO he played well for a guy in his second start. Yeah, he took a lot of checkdowns, but the Cowboys D came into this game very underrated because of the Giants game. I think Edwards did what he was supposed to do, which was drive the bus. He made a big mistake and it cost you, but this was only his second start in the NFL. And it's not as if he's had years on the bench to learn the position, he's a real rookie. Honestly I'm surprised that your coaching staff didn't sign a veteran backup for Losman and keep Edwards at third string so he could learn and grow without having to play. But considering the situation I thought he did a very solid job. Wade brings pressure and he surely did some things to confuse a young QB. I know it'll be argued that Edwards could have tried to take more chances, but honestly that might have led to more turnovers as easily as more points, and maybe it wouldn't have come down to the wire. I was impressed that he didn't try to force the ball more, and remained patient throughout. And I think it gave you the best chance to win.
Good luck the rest of the way. You guys sure deserve some stunning wins this year, hope you get them.
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