Almost Shocking: Disaster Narrowly Averted

I’m not sure if there will be casualties reported, but I think we just had a meltdown in Kansas City. That game had every indication that it would be one of the ugliest games since…well, since the end of last season.

If they would have somehow managed to blow this cupcake of an opponent, I would have gladly worn vintage KC/Dallas Texans jerseys for the rest of the season. From penalties (again) to turnovers (again) to dropped passes, poorly-thrown-passes, unseen open receivers, the list goes on.

So what exactly are the Cowboys’ strengths right now, really? By week five, one should be able to identify a team’s strengths, if they have any. (Which pretty much answers my question.)

Some thoughts from the game:

• Tashard Choice looks like the best RB until Barber can prove himself again. He’s got juice when he gets the ball. Marion runs like he’s still hurt.
• Patrick Crayton is not a legit #2 receiver. He has to catch the ball when it’s RIGHT THERE. Straight-up drops are unacceptable. As a starter, you’re worthless to the team if the QB doesn’t trust you…and defenses know that.
• Tony Romo still has accuracy issues. Perhaps the pressure of leading this Dallas Cowboys team is making him think just a bit too much after the snap. Whatever the reason, his timing is off, and it’s hurting the offense.
• Tackling KC players appeared to be much easier than bring down previous opponents. Hard to tell whether the Chiefs just suck that bad or the Cowboys made an effort to correct the lack of tackling problem.
• Before the season, if you told me that 5 weeks in, I’d be happy to trade Head Coaches with Denver I would have laughed…out loudly. Now I think Wade just needs to be cut, like a kicker who misses an extra point.

The Cowboys are 3-2, just like my fantasy team…and I have way more faith in my fantasy team at this point.