You know what Big D stands for in Dallas these days: Denial.
The Cowboys are in denial when it comes to their quarterback position. Yes, rookie Dak Prescott has had a sensational and unexpected season in leading the Cowboys to an 11-2 record, but there is no doubt in my mind that veteran Tony Romo would give the Cowboys the best chance to win a Super Bowl.
I've thought that all along, so don't sit here and say it's a knee-jerk reaction to what happened this past Sunday night when Prescott struggled and the Cowboys lost to the Giants. I always felt Romo should go back in when he was healthy enough to do so, but I also understood the thinking behind keeping Prescott in the lineup.
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Rk | Teams | Chg | Rcrd | |
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1 | As long as Tom Brady is chucking it around, they are the team to beat. Period. | 1 | 4-13-0 | |
2 | They have to be encouraged by the improved play of the defense. The pass rush will be key going forward. | 1 | 12-5-0 | |
3 | Are you a believer? It might be time for that. They are playing well. | 1 | 11-6-0 | |
4 | Matthew Stafford's injured finger can be an issue the rest of the way. It starts with a tough one at New York against the Giants. | 3 | 12-5-0 | |
5 | They lost at Kansas City, which likely means they will travel the wild-card route. Derek Carr was bad that night, but he will rebound. | 2 | 8-9-0 | |
6 | That was just one of those days at Green Bay. They will win their last three and be a dangerous playoff team again. | -- | 9-8-0 | |
7 | They impressed against the Rams without Julio Jones. The defense is improving. | 3 | 7-10-0 | |
8 | The defense has made big strides since early in the season. The secondary is really playing well. | -- | 6-11-0 | |
9 | The Super Bowl champions are in big trouble now. They can't afford another loss. | 4 | 8-9-0 | |
10 | They are getting on a roll. You can just feel it. This is a team nobody wants in the playoffs. | 1 | 10-7-0 | |
11 | They've won five straight heading to a big game at Dallas this week against the Cowboys. Win that, and they will be a playoff team. | 1 | 9-8-0 | |
12 | What happened to the defense in New England? The loss of Jimmy Smith could be big to the defense. | 3 | 13-4-0 | |
13 | They must play without Ryan Tannehill the rest of the regular season after his knee injury. It's all Matt Moore now. | -- | 11-6-0 | |
14 | They won at Philadelphia to stay alive in the playoff chase. That was a must-have victory. | -- | 4-13-0 | |
15 | By winning at Indianapolis, they are the division leaders. I think they can stay there. | 1 | 10-7-0 | |
16 | They won at Jacksonville to keep their playoff hopes alive. They face the Colts this week. | 1 | 7-10-0 | |
17 | They face a brutal game at Kansas City this week against the Chiefs. If they win, they might win the division. | 2 | 6-11-0 | |
18 | They have won three straight and they are pushing for the division lead. They will be tough to beat if they get into the postseason. | 3 | 9-8-0 | |
19 | Where has that showing against the Chargers been all season? They looked good on Sunday. | 7 | 2-15-0 | |
20 | That loss to the Texans could be the damning blow to their season. The schedule is tough the next two weeks. | 2 | 9-8-0 | |
21 | The Bengals have won two straight games as Andy Dalton continues to have a good season. It's too late though. | 3 | 9-8-0 | |
22 | The Chargers will likely be looking for a new coach after the season. I can't imagine Mike McCoy coming back now. | 7 | 5-12-0 | |
23 | Is Rex Ryan on his way out? It's only a matter of time now it appears. | 3 | 11-6-0 | |
24 | Drew Brees has struggled the past two games, and they've lost both. Can he get it turned around? | 2 | 9-8-0 | |
25 | This season has been a special-teams disaster, and it will keep them home come playoff time. | -- | 4-13-0 | |
26 | That 3-0 start was a big tease. This team has a long way to go to be a playoff contender. | 3 | 11-6-0 | |
27 | They won at San Francisco, which might help save Todd Bowles' job. It didn't look good early. | -- | 7-10-0 | |
28 | This team gets worse by the week. The defense isn't even good anymore. And now Jeff Fisher is gone. | -- | 10-7-0 | |
29 | They've had a ton of injuries, but they're still playing hard, which is a good sign. There might be some staff changes after the season. | -- | 7-10-0 | |
30 | And the beat goes on. Play close. Lose again. There's a new coach coming in a month. | -- | 9-8-0 | |
31 | They competed against the Jets, only to lose in overtime. It sounds like big changes might be coming to this franchise. | -- | 12-5-0 | |
32 | Are they winning this season? No. Robert Griffin III isn't changing that. | -- | 11-6-0 |