(Con’t from Reason #3: He played big in big games) https://cowboyscoffeetalk.com/7-reasons-why-emmitt-smith-is-underrated-reason-3-he-played-big-in-big-games/ Reason #4: Tougher Competition One win and 15 losses! That was the Dallas Cowboys record the year they drafted Emmitt Smith. The team went 7-9 his rookie season, then 11-5, and then 13-3 and Super Bowl Champs in the subsequent years. This remains one of the most incredible rebuilds in pro sports history. What is more impressive is…
Why Can’t the Cowboys Beat Aaron Rodgers?
Why Can’t the Cowboys Beat Aaron Rodgers? It could be that Aaron Rodgers is just that good. And, he is good. He is the NFL’s all-time leader in passer rating and by a large margin. [1] Better than Tom Brady, Joe Montana and every other quarterback past and present. He is also the all-time leader in touchdown to interception ratio.[2] He is a stone cold killer, who is quality in…
7 Reasons why Emmitt Smith is underrated: Reason #3 He played big in big games
(Con’t from Reason #2: He was a complete player) https://cowboyscoffeetalk.com/7-reasons-why-emmitt-smith-is-underrated-reason-2-he-was-a-complete-player/ Reason #3: He played big in big games It is common knowledge that Emmitt Smith is the all-time leading rusher in NFL history. However it is less commonly known that he is also the all-time leading rusher in NFL playoff history and the all-time leader in career playoff rushing touchdowns. What is more surprising is that he owns these records…
Where has Rico Gathers gone?
What is happening with Rico Gathers? Last year the Cowboys took a chance and drafted the athletic former basketball player, who had not played football since junior high, because of his potential as an offensive weapon. This year we saw flashes of that potential in the preseason but a concussion suffered in practice has sidelined him indefinitely. Currently he is wasting away on IR with no indication of when or…
7 Reasons Why Emmitt Smith is Underrated: Reason #2 He was a complete player
(Con’t from Reason #1 Numbers don’t lie) Reason #2: He was a complete player Another reason that Emmitt Smith was such a great back was that he was the total package. He excelled at doing the little things and consistently put his team in situations that gave them a better chance to succeed. He could run inside, outside, in the open field, and he was virtually automatic in short yardage…
Week 3: Lawrence dominates in win over Cards but concerns in the secondary remain.
Before the season started, If I was told that the Cowboys would be 2-1 after facing the Giants at home AND having to play on the road in Denver and Arizona, I would be very pleased. At this very moment, following victories against the Giants and then Arizona last week, I am not entirely optimistic going forward. Neither the Giants nor the Cardinals have looked impressive so far this year…
Cowboys character challenged after getting “Rocked” in Denver
Oh what a difference a week makes. At this very moment, one week ago, I was praising the Cowboys young secondary and thrilled over the performance of the defensive line. A trip to Denver on Sunday however, is all it took to sober me and many fellow Cowboy fans from a Cowboy Koolaid induced, 1 victory intoxication. Dallas came into Denver with a good plan. Run the ball with your…
Week 1: Takeaways from the victory over the Giants
The excitement is mounting after the Cowboys dominated the New York Giants in their season opener on Sunday Night. While there is a lot to be excited about, in the NFL expectations must always be tempered. Week 1 is always full of surprises and football fans never fail to overreact after one game. The Patriots blowout loss to the Chiefs on opening night should serve as a reminder to us…
7 Reasons Why Emmitt Smith is Underrated: Reason #1 Numbers Don’t Lie
Over the years I have seen many lists compiled from several different sources attempting to rank the greatest running backs in NFL history. While it is difficult, even impossible, to compare players from different eras it is a certainly a cause for great debate among football fans of every generation. I for one am a die-hard Dallas Cowboys fan who idolized a certain All-Time Leading Rusher during his glory years…
Position Preview: Special Teams
The Dallas Cowboys are fortunate enough to have one of the best kickers in the entire NFL. Dan Bailey (a.k.a “Mr. Automatic”) is in fact one of the most accurate kickers in NFL history! I never feel uneasy watching him attempt a field goal. Whether it is a chip shot in the first quarter or a clutch game winner with no time left on the clock, he always seems to…