OK, that would be a nightmare for the Bengals and Cowboys. Afterall what other football players have caused such negative attention to be cast on their perspective franchises? What other guys (In Chad Johnson and Terrell Owens) have caused doubt to be cast at the feet of each team's marquee and unarguably most important position at quarterback? Or have we answered the question of why Carson Palmer has regressed so mightily the past 2 seasons. Do we know if Tony Romo can cut down on inexcusable interceptions in the red zone and make propel the already talented Cowboy team into a playoff victory (Or dare I say a Superbowl). In all fairness, Plaxico hasn't thrown any jabs at Eli, but he would also have to be present to do so (Mr. 50 times fined for missing meetings). Then again I could see why domestic disputes with police involvement might curtail your being present. But do these actions really have a negative impact on the team? The answer (in my own opinion) is we don't know. But one thing I have come to know and realize is that the more they keep talking the less flaws I see in their teams. Their give me the ball rants, blame the quarterback tirades, and practice doesn't perfect me stances have covered up everything that is wrong with their clubs.
Consider that fact of the Cowboys who despite throwing to T.O 19 times (and yes many of those balls were uncatchable) and even with totally ignoring their running game, they managed to put up 24 points on the board against Washington last week. That tells me that their isn't much that is wrong with their offense (second in the league in offense and 30 points per game in case you didn't notice). The problem is their defense not having an interception in the past 5 games they have played. Their problem is allowing over 22 points while allowing opposing teams to gain over 100 yards rushing and a gaudy 210 yards paasing each game. Playoff teams don't give that much up on defense. At least the ones that plan on contending for a Superbowl victory.
Consider that fact of the Cowboys who despite throwing to T.O 19 times (and yes many of those balls were uncatchable) and even with totally ignoring their running game, they managed to put up 24 points on the board against Washington last week. That tells me that their isn't much that is wrong with their offense (second in the league in offense and 30 points per game in case you didn't notice). The problem is their defense not having an interception in the past 5 games they have played. Their problem is allowing over 22 points while allowing opposing teams to gain over 100 yards rushing and a gaudy 210 yards paasing each game. Playoff teams don't give that much up on defense. At least the ones that plan on contending for a Superbowl victory.
