By Roger Corralez

Roger Corralez

Well, there ya go. We finally have it! A VERY decisive Cowboys victory and a day filled with only smiles and no frowns; no headaches, heartaches, heartburn or any other forms of queasiness.

And I can confidently say that not one Cowboy fan pulled any hair out or chewed any nails off. Unless of course you were severely concerned whether or not Dan Bailey would extend his kicking streak, which, of course, he did.

So there it is Cowboy fans. A game like we wanted to see, the air filled with Romo rockets perfectly placed and gracefully launched into the secure arms of gleeful receivers. DeMarco Murray looking like a sure-fire pro bowler and the O-line blocking with a vengeance.

This was also a day where the defense made play after play, the only glitch really being Fred Jackson’s nice day. But, wasn’t that part of the game plan? Let one guy have his day so far as it didn’t result in points for the opposition? Well, mission accomplished.

Terrance Newman looked like Terrance Newman. Snatching interceptions and looking spry, Newman had a very good day.

The rest of the defense ran amuck making bone crunching tackles and reducing Buffalo to pulling IT’S hair out trying to find a way to score but coming up short.

This was the kind of beat-down that as a fan we love to see, even if only occasionally. It assures us that our team can, in fact, “bring it.” It gives us hope that our team can indeed compete for that second season we call the playoffs.

The ‘Boys pulled to within a game of the Giants as Philly and Washington all but limped out of the race.

Seven more games to go with two against the “boys in blue.” The Cowboys have the better schedule, and soon we will have Miles Austin back.

Wow, can you imagine this game if Austin had been healthy? I say we’d have seen a score more in the fifties. Who knows, but the Cowboys certainly would have been even more potent.

I don’t know about you, but i am ever increasingly looking forward to the rest of the year to see where this team finds itself come playoff time.

But as we all know now (thanks coach Garrett!), let’s take this thing one day at a time and one game at a time.

Redskins here we come!

By Roger Corralez

Roger Corralez

Well my friends, the roller coaster ride continues on this “Thing” we call the Cowboys season. The ‘Boys scored a 23-13 win over a mediocre Seattle team and did’nt make it look easy although it was apparent they were the better team.

We saw another nice week from DeMarco Murray as he rushed for over 100 yards again and Tony Romo managed to play mistake free football even without Miles Austin for the second half. Miles, unfortunately, tweeked his previously injured hamstring and hopefully won’t be out for long. You hear that Miles? Heal quickly my friend. We need you back!

The Cowboys defense managed to play pretty well and make the big plays when needed despite the absence of second year linebacker and rising star Sean Lee. One big surprise — no sacks for DeMarcus Ware. He was however, as usual, a big factor in the game.

Kicker Dan Bailey continues to impress as he went 3 for 3 and hit both extra points as well. I think it’s safe to say that Mr. Bailey is getting comfortable and more confident each week settling into the Cowboys kicking position.

One sore spot was the red zone offense. I’m frustrated to point out that this is getting to be too familiar. If we can get that straightened out, the offense should be able to pile up more points, especially whe Mr. Austin returns.

As I’ve pointed out more than once, the ‘Boys schedule is very favorable for the next several weeks. With the Eagles losing to the Bears on Monday, the division should all but come down to the Giants and Cowboys. The two still have both head to head meetings to come.

How nice would it be for the Cowboys to go into the first of those meetings at 8-4? It’s certainly possible as the schedule provides Buffalo, Washington, Miami, and Arizona the next four weeks. But as we’ve seen so far on this “roller coaster ride” we call the Cowboys, it certainly won’t be easy.

My prediction is that at least two of these games go down to the wire. I do however believe the Cowboys will win all four games. There, I said it — ALL four games. Now if they don’t, I hope I’m not showered with too many “I told you so’s.” One can only take so many of those you know. But I will recieve them like a man and stand by my words.

Even if the Cowboys lose one of these games they are still very much in the mix. So let’s pull a “Garrett” and say, “we’re taking this one day at a time and one game at a time.”

So bring on Buffalo.

Just so we’re clear, a “Garrett,” to me, is a positive thing. I do not poke fun at the “Garrett.” So, come on Bills, show us what you’ve got.

Is it enough? I certainly hope not. Go Cowboys!