So much for never winning at Lambeau Field. Dallas was a far better team as Wade Phillips and Jason Garrett decided to grind out the game with Marion Barber. Perhaps to keep the Green Bay Packer offense on the sidelines a little longer. Or maybe they just didn't think the Packer defense could contain him. Either way, it worked.
This is the best game I've seen from the defense in years. Ryan Grant was held in check and Aaron Rodgers struggled to find some rhythm. Most of their yards came in the closing minutes as the game was already decided. Is it a coincidence that Roy Williams was not in uniform that day? We'll find out more in the next couple of weeks? But my guess is yes. Roy's good for at least 80 yards and TD in each game. For the other team.
Tony Romo didn't look great and Terrell Owens was held to 2 catches for 17 yards. Very encouraging as we beat a very good Packer squad. Jason Witten is absolutely, without question the best tight end in the game today.
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Dallas Cowboys vs Green Bay Packers, Week 3
Thursday, August 7, 2008
Favre Goes To The New York Jets
In a relatively untouched subject, Brett Favre has left the Green Bay Packers. Obviously kidding about the untouched part. But, the drama involving what will happen between the Packers and Favre has ended. No details about the trade were released yet. But I'm sure the Jets caved to the Packers and sent a round one draft pick.
Green Bay, despite the legendary status of Favre, went in the right direction. You can't continue to rely on Brett when he is obviously wavering year to year on whether or not he wants to play. Let alone where he wants to play. In addition, you have your future waiting in the wings. There's no possible way you can rent out the year to Favre while making sure your future walks out the door via free agency.
In the end, I think this trade will prove more beneficial to the Packers. Jets, even with Brett, are still light years away from the Chargers, Colts and the Patriots. Hell, they're not even close to the Jaguars right now. It's going to be strange seeing Favre in a Jets uniform. At least there's some green in it.
