I voted 10 – 11

Thanks Nyc.
In Mike Lombardi’s Diner morning news, there is a nice comment by Mr.Murder:

The Cowboys should have tried to get Brandon Marshall when the Broncos rumoredly flirted with trading him. That amazing TD catch was TO-like, maybe if Owens continues to hustle at it he’ll be lucky enough to be compared with Brandon Marshall at year’s end….

In another link from that post

The Cowboys could be without wide receiver Roy Williams at Kansas City. It was revealed that Williams has three damaged but not broken ribs and he"cracked a cartilage" when he was walloped by Broncos linebacker D.J. Williams as he extended to make a catch. After the game, Williams called it the hardest hit he’s ever taken.

I voted for 12 or more, because . . . well heck . . . I just had to . . . LOL

13-3 until we aren’t!!!!

I’ve thought we would be a much improved team, even if our record didn’t look great this year. My biggest concerns for this year were the schedule, and the adjustment of so many new players, coordinators, a new HC and QB, and new systems on both sides of the ball. I figured we had a pretty good chance of starting 4-4, and we have. I also wrote that I expected our team to be around 8-8 at the end of the season.

A few factors have changed. Most importantly, the team is already clicking. While we have a long ways to go (most notably on offense), two factors help us. One, Orton’s glove will come off soon. Second, Orton can only get better (and he already has no INTs and at least one TD per game).

Also important is that the defense is not only improved, but “already there”. The defense is excellent, and frankly, as good as it can get. Teams are only averaging 6 points against us per game. We shut down the Palmer Cincy attack, and we shut down the Barber / Choice attack on the ground against DAL.

Also important is that some of the teams on our schedule are having some issues. The Pats are still elite, but not as invincible as they have been. The Redskins are in serious trouble. The cracks we’ve seen in the Chargers are bigger. KC didn’t improve as I thought they would. We still face trouble from NE, Philly, BAL, and the NYGs.

In my opinion, Denver has beaten two bad teams, a team that is suprisingly better than some thought (Cincy), and a good team (Dal). In my opinion, Denver has proved that they are a good team. Beating Cincy and Dal show that we are better than average, and can beat good teams. That makes us much, much better than years past. Now, can we beat playoff quality teams?

The game against NE could go either way. I lean a little towards NE, but the fact that I have to “lean towards NE” means that Denver is a LOT better than some might have thought. I’m not on the 13-3 bandwagon, but I was never near the “McDaniels and Orton haters” that thought the Broncos weren’t worth supporting anymore. (That last group has been strangely silent at MHR lately).

I think that if we keep the score close, win or lose, that we are closer to 9 or 10 wins this season. If we win big, 10 to 12 possible. If we lose big, our record should be no worse than 8-8.

Man I feel for the guy. He’s really a talent, but how long can he keep going with that O-line proclaiming open house every game?

Thanks for Tracks, NYC! I always look forward to browsing these throughout the day! Your efforts are appreciated!

I’m still sticking with my April prediction of 10-6….I will have to raise that upward when we win this week. :)

need some help on OL and they need it NOW. Eight sacks in one game is just mind boggling. While Favre had time to do his taxes back there, Rodgers was running for his life all night. That poor kid isn’t going to make it through the season at this rate.

Knowshon 1st. Then Lamont. But then what? I assume Hillis. Will they bring up Walker? Or sign someone else? 3 RBs for a game doesn’t seem like enough in this day and age.

As it stands now, 11-5 should be the goal. Picking off Indy or Philly (emotional burst from Dawk?) could put us at 12. Though my 11 figure is conceding a loss at San Diego, and they’re defense is awful.. soo.. 13-3? lol.

Losses:
@ San Diego (as I said, no sure thing, especially with momentum after beating NE)
@ Baltimore (should be a house of horrors for a game-managing offense)
vs NYG (I hate to call any home game a guaranteed loss. They’re defense is banged up, but Eli’s foot should be fine for this one. It’d be sweet to win against a Super Bowl favorite on Thanksgiving, though.)
@ Indy
@ Philly

And I’m having Crow for dinner every night until they prove me right (I hope I continue to be wrong) on my 7-9 preseason prediction. Anyone have some good Crow Taco recipes?