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Well, this is an interesting game no doubt about it. The New York Giants swept the Cowboys last season including the last game of the season when the NFC East was on the line. The Giants were in playoff form and their defense dominated a poor offensive line and got after Romo like there was no tomorrow. Rob Ryan, who is a great defensive coordinator, stood by and watched as Eli Manning threw for 346 yards as The Giants put up 31 on the Cowboys and went on to win the Super Bowl.
But very quietly, the Cowboys have made some pretty interesting offseason acquisitions to improve that defense and offensive line. Names like:
Former Chiefs Cornerback Brandon Carr
Former Texans Fullback Lawrence Vickers
Inside Linebacker Dan Connor
Former Chiefs Quarterback Kyle Orton
Former Bengals Offensive Lineman Nate Livings
Former Panthers Offensive Lineman Mackenzy Bernadeau
Former Jets Safety Brodney Pool
Brandon Carr and Dan Connor are definitely two interesting names to help that defense. Brandon Carr has tremendous upside for a young player coming out of Kansas City and could fill the void left by Newman. To be honest, he could be even better than Newman was in his prime. The kid has a knowledge for the game that cannot be ignored. And Dan Connor piled up some tackles with the Panthers and when you add him to a list of names like Bradie James, Sean Lee, Demarcus Ware, and Anthony Spencer, this defense is already looking better than last season. Not to mention Rob Ryan will be back as well.
The only notable names lost from the Giants are Mario Manningham and Brandon Jacobs.
This sets up a highly anticipated game between two bitter rivals within the NFC East. It's too early to give predictions, but what I will say is that this is going to be a good game. Overall, The Giants have kept their defensive pieces like Osi and Pierre-Paul and the Cowboys have definitely improved their defensive and offensive line. Romo is going to need time in the pocket to find guys like Miles, Dez, Robinson, and Witten and with a better offensive line, there'll will be less mistakes and better communication with Romo and his offense. Romo has been doubted for a number of seasons as how he can't win the big one. Romo is a solid QB, is the season that gets him to the promise land?
We already know how good The Giants offense is and the new Hometown favorite Victor Cruz. But will this season show that he was a one year wonder, or that Cruz really is the real deal? Will Eli continue to silence the critics? Will this be Romo's defining moment to upset The Giants at Home on the same night they get their rings? The Cowboys are 0-2 in their last two season opening games. Will The Giants drop them to 0-3, or is Dallas poised to make a statement on opening night?
We have a few months to find out, but as for now, fans will be waiting with breathless anticipation.
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By: Gerald "Showstopper" Prophete
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