The Dallas Cowboys just took a gut punch, falling 33-30 in overtime to the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday. But despite that absolute defensive collapse, team owner and general manager Jerry Jones went on 105.3 The Fan and actually tried to spin it as a positive. Yes, you heard that right. He said, “I like the way we’re trending. … I think it’s better by what you saw Sunday in the first part of the game. It’s looking that way with the future in mind that we can get better. And we are getting better.”
Jerry’s Spin Cycle Goes Overtime
Let’s just be real for a second. The man is talking about a defense that ranks dead last in the entire NFL in total defense. Last! And they’re sitting at 27th in scoring defense. This isn’t a new problem for the Cowboys, either; it’s been a consistent issue for them for years. To lose a game in overtime after giving up 33 points and then claim the unit is “getting better” takes some serious mental gymnastics. Is he watching the same film as the rest of us? The “first part of the game” means nothing if you can’t close it out. We all know how much a good defense matters when the games get tight.
A Tough Monday Night for the Emerald City
While Jones is busy trying to convince everyone his defense is on the upswing, the 12s here in Seattle had their own rough watch. Our Seahawks dropped a tough one on Monday Night Football, losing 34-17 to the Chicago Bears. That loss snapped a streak, which is never what you want early in the season. It just goes to show, you can’t let up for a second in this league.
It’s clear both the Cowboys and our Seahawks have some things to figure out as the season moves forward. For the 12s, we know our team will fight back. What are we looking forward to? The next chance to prove it on the field.
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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