Cowboys Fans: Hope Is Not All Gone But It Is On Life Support

John Kitna is now the starting quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys. Let me first say that I by no means think he is as good as Tony Romo but I think this might end up being a good thing. I know it sounds kinda crazy and I have had a few drinks since Tony Romo went down last night but let me explain.

First John Kitna is a pretty good passer. He has a live arm and if given the reps can be a reputable replacement. He doesn't have the skills that a Tony Romo possesses but he offers a glimmer of hope. Now Jason Garrett will not feel obligated to throw the ball 50 plus times a game. The Cowboys game plans now should consist of shortening the game. That would mean running the football more. 

The defense can't quit like they did on Monday night versus the Giants. They played like they saw a ghost and the last two touchdowns by Jacobs and Manningham were unacceptable. Once Kitna started catching up to the flow of the game he showed he could still play. 

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NFL Rookies To Watch In 2010

Which rookies in the NFL will make the biggest impact in 2010? There were a lot of talented rookies taken in this years NFL draft. It appears to have been the deepest first four rounds of football in the past four to five years in the NFL. From offensive and defensive linemen to running backs and defensive backs this draft brought plenty of talent and speed to the NFL game.

There are many offensive players who will make a big impact. I believe Russell Okong will be the biggest impact player on the offensive line that was drafted. His first few plays in the preseason were as impressive as any that I have ever seen in the NFL by a rookie offensive lineman. Jermaine Gresham will be the cream of the crop at the tight end position. He is a mean balance of speed and power and is almost as polished as a bunch of NFL veterans now.

The rookie quarterbacks will all struggle. Sam Bradford will probably get more snaps than everyone else, but don’t expect big things from him. Bradford will be good and possibly great in the future but he will probably struggle heavily as he will not have the luxury that most rookie quarterbacks who succeed usually have on their side. He will however benefit from having an explosive running back.

The wide receiver position is loaded with talent but two names jump off the board when talking about rookie receivers. It’s funny because one is a fourth rounder and the other is a first rounder. Mike Williams of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers is probably going to be the most outstanding non first round player and possibly the rookie of the year. I suspect Dez Bryant will be the other receiving monster and should begin to excel after the first four games of the season.

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The NFC East: Who You Got? The Cowboys, Eagles, Giants, or Redskins

Day two of breaking down the NFL has led me to the NFC East. To me the NFC East is the most physical and interesting division in football. I am hoping to write this without bias since I am a noted lifelong Dallas Cowboys fan. It is my duty however to provide information without bias as I stated in my About Me requisition.

One of the great characteristics of the NFC East is there is a balance of power. At any time during the year any team in the division can be in first place. There is also almost always a chance that any team in the division would be a favorite to win the Super Bowl on an annual basis.

We begin our talks of the NFC East with the Dallas Cowboys. On paper, the Cowboys appear to have it all. A strong and effective quarterback, Tony Romo, who I personally think is the key to it all for the Cowboy success.  They have a trio of running backs, in Marion Barber, Felix Jones, and my favorite TaShard Choice who would all probably start for other teams in the NFL. They have the biggest offensive line in football, although they are getting a little older, they are still proven.

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