Way Overpaid

You guys know I'm a Cowboys fan and I knew we were in trouble when New York drove the field in :43 to tie the game before the half. What a waste of one of the greatest drives in playoff history.

It's plain to see, and this is no secret as it plagues a mediocre NFL, that the Cowboys have some guys that are way overpaid for what the do on the field. Today cast a glaring light on a few players that have done nothing but either kill or extend drives on both sides of the ball.

I'd like to hand out some tin-plated game balls to some of Dallas' overpaid millionaires. First, thank you Patrick Crayton for dropping what was the biggest throw of the day for Tony Romo. Romo busts his rear to make a spectacular play and you let him, and all of us, down. There was nothing but daylight in front of you, so you must've been distracted by the possibility of being the Miller Lite Most Valuable Player for hauling that in and sprinting to Cowboy immortality. Instead, you showed us all what a choke you are.

Second, to Columbo and Adams for all your false starts all year long and how they came to a head in the biggest game of the year. I'll cut Flozell a little slack because at least he kept Romo alive and Strahan at bay. But Colombo? You stink, dude. Have yourself a nice off-season and take your tin ball with you.

Third, the Dallas Cowboys secondary deserves a great round of applause for making Jon Kitna, Jason Campbell, and Eli Manning look like hall of famers. This all began in Detroit and fittingly ended in our backyard. Led by Roy "I can't catch a cold if I stood out in the snow naked" Williams, the Dallas defensive backfield gave more cushion than a leather La-Z-Boy. I'd really like to thank Jacques Reeves for his lack of participation today. So, to all of you that allowed Eli to drive the Giants to the tying score after getting a 10-minute plus rest...Thanks!

I'll give Romo some credit for always making things exciting for us fans, but when he commits those mindless mistakes, like getting an intentional grounding penalty, or tossing a pick, it reminds us he has a long way to go. He violated Parcells' 11 Commandments that are hanging in his locker at Texas Stadium. Parcells told him, "When all around you are in chaos, you must keep your head." It was clear there in the last 2:00, Tony was losing it. He's 27 and will be a great one in time.

I know I'm coming down pretty hard on my team, but when you see a marvelous 13-3 season slip away, especially in those last three games, it just makes you wonder where the problems began, who is going to fix them, and where will the Cowboys be next year? It has been 11 seasons, now going on 12, since Dallas has won a playoff game. How can that be? I wonder if Troy Aikman puked all over Joe Buck after Fox signed off.

So, instead of enjoying another week of football and hoping Dallas would beat its old nemesis, Brett Favre, which I don't think they could have, I'll be casually flipping the channels next Sunday without worrying about the outcomes. I do hope Favre can now carry the Packers to the promised land, but the New England Death Star with Darth Belicheck is out there waiting.

Here's hoping JerryJones sends a message loud and clear to his overpaid bunch tomorrow morning, by cutting Colombo and Williams, and maybe even letting Crayton go, as well. He needs to let these guys know they are paid to do a job and they didn't get it done.

That's my postseason rant and good luck to the Packers next week.



The Fat Runner and disgusted Cowboys fan!