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Agree that the offense took a dive late in the season and honestly that is probably why Garrett is still in Dallas. Like I said, I think he feels like he has unfinished business here. And he is smart enough to realize that he needs more experience before risking his reputation by becoming a head coach. This way he can continue to learn and grow while Wade takes all the heat...

As far as TO and the game:

Yes TO was forgotten during the 2nd half. I think some of this was because the Giants were getting ridiculous pressure on Romo. The O Line took a snooze, plain and simple. I'm not sure what happened because they had played very well all season. Is it just a coincidence that Sparano was essentially anointed as the Dolphins new HC at the end of the regular season and the O Line plays like crap the next game? I dunno. I actually liked using Barber more in the 1st half, he was chewing up huge chunks of yards, I think he had over 100 at halftime. Whether he faded late or not is up for debate, he certainly wasn't pushing the pile as much but the Giants made adjustments too. I kept waiting for the Giants D to begin to tire from all the pounding but it didn't seem to happen.

Matt: Man, such negativity!! I think the Cowboys will win the East next year and will again have the best record in the NFC. They have almost their entire starting lineup sewn up (except for Flozell the Walking False Start Adams) and should be able to upgrade their secondary through trade (Roy Williams) or the draft. As long as Jacque Reeves isn't at CB or nickelback it will be an improvement.

I was very disappointed in Phillip's press conference the day after the loss. He just kept repeating that the team went 13-4. Whoop-dee-do. He actually thought it was an accomplishment to "make the final 8". As long as the coach thinks it's ok to lose their first playoff game, how can the team not follow? There was no fire, no "This won't happen again", nothing. If the Cowboys don't make at least the NFC championship game next year Phillips will be gone.