2011 NFL Offseason/Draft
Question: Did you guys use that missed call as a narrative for the entire 2011 Season?
PM: Of course. Would have we won in Overtime against the Packers? Who knows, but we still felt like we were screwed against them. So Jerry [Jones] went to get more offensive power in the offseason, and we were ready to show everyone how angry we were at the call.
“The Dallas Cowboys have signed Wide Receiver Santonio Holmes to a 3 year/30.5M deal.”
PM: Of course everyone saw the play Santonio [Holmes] made in Super Bowl 43. I was in awe myself, so when he announced to the team that he signed with us, I was happy that he would be one of my top targets.
2011 NFL Draft
“With the 29th Overall Draft pick in the 2011 NFL Draft, the Dallas Cowboys select...Cameron Heyward, Defensive End from Ohio State University.”
“With the 34th Overall Draft pick in the 2011 NFL Draft, the Buffalo Bills select...Andy Dalton, Quarterback from Texas Christian University.”
“With the 35th Overall Draft pick in the 2011 NFL Draft, the Cincinnati Bengals select...Colin Kaepernick, Quarterback from University of Nevada.”
“With the 62nd Overall Draft pick in the 2011 NFL Draft, the Dallas Cowboys select...Randall Cobb, Wide Receiver from University of Kentucky.”
“The Kansas City Chiefs have traded the 70th overall Draft pick to the Dallas Cowboys in exchange for their Third and Fourth Round Draft picks. With the new 70th Overall Draft pick in the 2011 NFL Draft, the Dallas Cowboys select...Justin Houston, Linebacker from University of Georgia.”
“With the 160th Overall Draft pick in the 2011 NFL Draft, the Dallas Cowboys select...Daniel Kilgore, Guard from Appalachian State University.”
“With the 195th Overall Draft pick in the 2011 NFL Draft, the Dallas Cowboys select...Tyler Sash, Safety from University of Iowa.”
“With the 253rd Overall Draft pick in the 2011 NFL Draft, the Dallas Cowboys select...Dan Bailey, Kicker from Oklahoma State University.”
Mr.KnowAllSports Pre-Season NFL Blog
2011 Season is finally here. And who is gonna win the big one in Indianapolis? Well, it actually is alot harder than what I thought was the right pick of last year. The AFC is a toss-up. The New England Patriots are obviously always a top pick of any NFL prediction. But last year, they seemed not themselves. The Jets? Mark Sánchez? REALLY?! But anyway, I wrote enough about that last year. Speaking of the Jets, two straight trips to the AFC Championship game. Will the run continue? No. It’s the Jets. The Steelers looked good until the Super Bowl last year. So my official prediction for the AFC Championship game will be the New England Patriots vs. the Pittsburgh Steelers. Now unto the NFC. The Green Bay Packers are going to be on a tear this year. Aaron Rodgers is going to be the MVP. They could even finish the regular season undefeated. Yeah, I said that. Their schedule is weak, and I’m ALL aboard the Aaron Rodgers’ train. But does that mean they will represent the NFC in the Super Bowl for two straight years? There is one team to stop them. The Dallas Cowboys. Yes, I was on the hate wagon with them last year. But they’re really building a team around Peyton Manning. And to be honest, I want to see Peyton in his old stadium on Super Bowl Sunday. That script writes itself. So my final predictions.
AFC Championship Game:
Steelers over Patriots
NFC Championship Game:
Cowboys over Packers
That’s right. We’re going back to the 90s. The Pittsburgh Steelers and Dallas Cowboys are going to Super Bowl 46. Where, Peyton Manning gets his second ring thanks to a 31-23 victory over the Steelers.
Question: How was the start of the 2011 Season?
PM: It was crazy. We had aspirations of being a top team of course, but the NFL is the NFL. And you look back on it, two of those teams were in the playoffs, and were a force to be recoken with during the entirety of the season.
“And what a start to Sunday Night Football this season. The defending Super Bowl Champions Green Bay Packers host the team they beat to get there. The Dallas Cowboys. The NFC Championship game rematch, and we should be in store for a good one here.”
PM: It’s funny. Dez [Bryant] came up to me before the game, during warm-ups and then again in the locker room. He told me, “Get me the ball in the end of the game. If we’re down 49-0, up 49-0, I don’t care, I want to get that call back.”
“The Dallas Cowboys trailing here. 3rd & 5 to go from the Packers 23 yard line. Manning under center, the teams lined up and the snap comes in, he drops back before stepping up and fires towards the endzone...Bryant hauls it in! Was he in bounds though?....The officials say yes! Touchdown Dallas, with 0:53 left in the game!”
“Upon further review, the receiver got both feet in with possession of the football, meaning the call on the field stands, Touchdown Dallas.”
Question: The game in Green Bay, was that a satisfying means of revenge?
PM: At the time, yes it was. But of course, it was just a regular season game, and they had beaten us in the NFC Championship. But still, it was the type of game to get our confidence sky high.
“Manning fires towards Holmes...and he hauls it in for a score!”
“McCluster up the middle, past a group of guys and into the endzone for a score!”
“Nobody is open and Manning thinks he will take it himself, and will be untouched into the endzone! I guess nobody thought that was an option!”
“Bryant hauls in another touchdown on the day, three today!”
PM: The first four games of the season were a great start. We beat the Packers, the 49ers, the Lions, and the Redskins. Three teams who were in the hunt of the playoffs all year, and a divisional rival. It was a great start, and the Bye Week gave us time to prepare for the showdown in New England.”
4-0
Week 1. W at. Green Bay Packers 31-28
Week 2. W at. San Francisco 49ers 31-18
Week 3. W vs. Washington Redskins 35-10
Week 4. W vs. Detroit Lions 23-17 O.T.
BYE WEEK
Question: How did you feel anytime you faced Tom Brady?
PM: He is one of the greatest players ever. So anytime you face somebody on that level, it makes you play that much better.
“The Patriots are now going to need 5 to keep this drive alive. 24-17 game, the Cowboys lead here in Foxboro. 1:29 left in the game, at the Cowboys 44 yard line, one last play to keep the game alive. Brady in shotgun formation, the snap comes in, pressure in coming and Brady will step up and fire it deep towards Welker...batted down! But there comes a flag.”
“Pass Interference, number 37, 15 yard penalty and that’s an automatic first down.”
“Now 1st & 10 at the Cowboys 20 yard line. Shields committing the foul by tugging on Welker’s shirt before batting the ball down. 1:19 left in the game. Brady under center now, he fakes a handoff, then quickly fires over the middle...tipped and...caught in the endzone by Deion Branch! The Patriots tie the game, with 1:08 left in the game!”
“The Cowboys now have a chance to win here in Overtime. Rookie Dan Bailey is coming out for an official 49 yard kick. 3-3 on the year so far. The snap comes in, the hold and the kick will…miss! The kick goes left, barely missing the upright! And the game continues here!”
“The Patriots now have a chance to win the game here. A 41 yard kick for Stephen Gostkowski. The teams are lined up here, the snap comes in and the kick...is good but it looks like Coach Phillips called a timeout before the snap.”
“Attempt #2 for Gostkowski here. 5:03 left in the Overtime period. The teams are lining up, still a 41 yard kick for the win. The snap comes in and the kick will…win the Patriots the ball game! 27-24 will be the final score here.”
4-1
Week 1. W at. Green Bay Packers 31-28
Week 2. W at. San Francisco 49ers 31-18
Week 3. W vs. Washington Redskins 35-10
Week 4. W vs. Detroit Lions 23-17 O.T.
BYE WEEK
Week 6. L at. New England Patriots 24-27 O.T.
PM: We were disappointed there. Just like in 2009 [With the Colts] we had aspirations of possibly finishing the season undefeated, but we lost that game in New England. But we kept going strong that season. We had close wins, blowouts, but either way we were winning games, and that is all that matters.
“With that final kneel down, the Cowboys will pick up an easy 38-7 victory here against the St.Louis Rams.”
“Vick back in the shotgun formation. The Eagles are trailing here 38-34. Roughly 3:48 left in the game. At their own 49 yard line. The snap comes in, pressure in coming already he will scramble out to the left, before back to the right and then fires...Shields picks it off! What could be the game sealing interception.”
9-1
Week 1. W at. Green Bay Packers 31-28
Week 2. W at. San Francisco 49ers 31-18
Week 3. W vs. Washington Redskins 35-10
Week 4. W vs. Detroit Lions 23-17 O.T.
BYE WEEK
Week 6. L at. New England Patriots 24-27 O.T.
Week 7. W vs. St.Louis Rams 38-7
Week 8. W at. Philadelphia Eagles 38-34
Week 9. W vs. Seattle Seahawks 28-20
Week 10. W vs. Buffalo Bills 20-16
Week 11. W at. Washington Redskins 33-20
Question: Of all the comebacks in your career, how did the one against the Dolphins that year feel?
PM: I still can remember it, to be honest. I don’t remember off the top of my head what the largest comeback of my career was, but for some reason that one stands out in my head. It was probably a combination of it being Thanksgiving or maybe how season went was a reason why it sticks out.
“Carpenter nails the kick, and it extends the Dolphins lead out to 23-0 going into the halftime break. The visiting Miami Dolphins are in full control of this game here as we are done with Two Quarters.”
“Manning fires into the endzone...Holmes catches it, and the Cowboys are finally on the board here.”
“Moore now under center to start this drive. The Dolphins still leading here 23-7. At their own 20 yard line. Moore fakes the handoff to Bush, and then quickly fires out to his left...picked off! Shields undercuts the pass, and now is returning it and will be untouched into the endzone! Just like that, the Cowboys get their second touchdown of the day!”
“Manning pitches it out to McCluster and he takes it on the outside and...gets into the endzone! Now only a 3 point game, the PAT will make it a 2 point game!”
“0:43 left in the game. 2nd & Goal to go for the Cowboys. Still trailing 23-21. Will the Cowboys score to complete the comeback or will the Dolphins hold onto for the upset? Manning in shotgun formation, the snap gets to him, McCluster picks up a block and Manning will then fire to the endzone...caught! Caught! Dez Bryant hauls in the catch, and the Cowboys will have their first lead of the game, with 0:36 left in the game!”
Question: Did it ever get normal to face your brother Eli twice in a year?
PM: Eventually, it did. But the first few seasons, definitely not. It took a while to get use to his mindgames. Well, let me rephrase to attempted mindgames.
Laughter.
“Lawrence Tynes now has a chance to win the game here. 4 seconds left on the clock, an official 44 yard kick. The Cowboys can only watch, the game tying drive used all 3 of their timeouts. The teams are lined up, the snap comes in and...the Giants win the game! The final reads 23-20.”
The Conversation between Eli and Peyton.
Eli: You shouldn’t have left time on the clock for me.
Peyton: I’ll advise you to do the same in Week 17.
Both laugh.
“Manning fires to the endzone...caught by Austin!”
“Manning a flip to Holmes, who takes it into the endzone on the Sweep!”
“Manning hands it off to McCluster, wait it’s a flea flicker! Manning fires it deep...and it’s hauled in for the score by Cobb!”
“And now we are heading into the postseason. The Giants winning here again in New York against the Cowboys, as it seems both teams will be in the playoffs.”
The Conversation between Eli and Peyton.
Peyton: You’re lucky they benched me.
Eli: I know you were too scared to continue to face me, it’s ok.
Another laugh.
13-3
Week 1. W at. Green Bay Packers 31-28
Week 2. W at. San Francisco 49ers 31-18
Week 3. W vs. Washington Redskins 35-10
Week 4. W vs. Detroit Lions 23-17 O.T.
BYE WEEK
Week 6. L at. New England Patriots 24-27 O.T.
Week 7. W vs. St.Louis Rams 38-7
Week 8. W at. Philadelphia Eagles 38-34
Week 9. W vs. Seattle Seahawks 28-20
Week 10. W vs. Buffalo Bills 20-16
Week 11. W at. Washington Redskins 33-20
Week 12. W vs. Miami Dolphins 28-23
Week 13. W at. Arizona Cardinals 23-20 O.T.
Week 14. L vs. New York Giants 20-23
Week 15. W at. Tampa Bay Buccaneers 23-12
Week 16. W vs. Philadelphia Eagles 38-20
Week 17. L at. New York Giants 13-23
Mr.KnowAllSports End Of The Regular Season Of The NFL Blog
Ok, so this season looks decent to what I predicted, compared to last year. The Cowboys are in good position with the second seed, as the Packers did clinch the first seed as predicted. Even though, they should be 15-1, don’t know how you lose to the Chiefs. But anyway, no reason to change anything, the Cowboys are still going to defeated Pittsburgh. All they have to do is beat New England on the way. I mean, Tebow? I love his hype but he isn’t a playoff Quarterback. The Ravens are a shock in getting the Bye Week. But Flacco doesn’t have that ‘Factor’ to be anywhere near the Super Bowl. The NFC is an easy road. Dallas or Green Bay. Take your pick, even though I’m still saying Peyton plays in his old stadium. The MVP race is an interesting one, but to me it’s Rodgers by a mile. Maybe Peyton gets the upset? But don’t hold your breath. If you want to see every playoff game prediction more in depth, click the link.
NFC Standings:
1. Green Bay Packers 14-2
2. Dallas Cowboys 13-3
3. San Francisco 49ers 13-3
4. New Orleans Saints 13-3
5. Atlanta Falcons 10-6
6. New York Giants 9-7
Author’s Notes:
So, with Christmas over I was able to start working on the new season. Wasn’t expecting to finish it all today, but once you start writing it happens

. As for the season itself, I was thinking of having the Cowboys go on a full revenge of the Dez Bryant rule, but the pieces aren’t quite there for an undefeated season. So as always, enjoy the season and the postseason will follow.