No offense, Phil, but that was a typical fan response.
Since when do games against the Raiders count for more in the standings?
Would we have gotten credit for 2 wins had we beat them?
Rivalrys are for fans.
The team didn't seem to be prepared, I'll give you that - but you're insinuating that it wouldn't be as big of a deal had it not been against the Raiders.
A loss is a loss, period.
And for crying out loud, Jason Garrett is being paid Head Coach money by Jerry Jones to keep him from taking another job - the job in Dallas is his, as early as next season.
Jason Garrett, Marty Schottenheimer, Bill Cowher.
Cross them off your list. Not coming here.