And off they go, warping to their destination.  The title comes from a line in the most recent Star Trek, movie by Spock when Sulu attempted to go to warp.

Doesn't it seem that this phenomenon describes how the Dallas Cowboys offense start their games?  They just can't get enough going to score early against a defense.  They either start a drive good, then it stalls to a point it needs to punt or attempt a field goal.

If they are to succeed against the better teams that are going to the playoffs, the Cowboys will need to do more.  They need to quit engaging the external inertial dampeners that stops the drive.  These are more commonly known as penalties, turnovers, and missed opportunities.

When they do move the ball down the field and get into scoring range, the external inertial dampeners are applied again.  This Cowboys offense can get the yards they need to move the ball, but what good does it do if you don't score?  They can be the number one offense in the league for all I care, but that isn't helping in the most important stat: touchdowns.

IF the Cowboys have a chance against the New Orleans Saints, they will need to score early and often.  The defense on the other hand need to force the Saints to engage their external inertial dampeners.  To play against a team with an undefeated season, you will have to play almost perfect in all phases.  Any mistakes could be costly.

Drew Brees has an arsenal of weapons to use and he knows how to use them.  Greg Williams, the defensive coordinator, has brought a more aggressive defense for the Saints.  If the Cowboys have any creativity in them, this is a time to bring it!!  If that is possible, it has yet to be seen.

San Diego defeats the Cowboys 20-17 in a game that the Cowboys really needed to win to keep a realistic chance in making the playoffs.  They needed to show some heart and desire, and didn't do it.

I am not going to get much into the game, the Chargers were the better team and played better. 

More importantly, DeMarcus Ware suffered a neck injury and from what they reported during the game, it was a neck strain and they were just being cautious in handling it.  It just seemed from that point, it was a deflating blow to the Cowboys.

Where do the Cowboys go from here?  They go to New Orleans Saints on Saturday night, at Washington Redskins, and Philadelphia Eagles at home to finish the season.  The way they are playing right now, I don't see them winning another game this season.

Tonight, the Philadelphia Eagles play the New York Giants.  If the Eagles win, they take sole possession of first place in the division.  With a Giants win, it's a three-way tie.  The Cowboys, all they had to do was win out and they are in.  Now, they will need help.  I don't see it happening, and if they did, they wouldn't go far anyway.

Where does this lead to the future of Wade Phillips?  I can't see him as the head coach of the Dallas Cowboys next season, and if that happens, the Cowboys won't be in contention for a few years as they adjust to a new coach and system.  If Jerry promotes Jason Garrett to head coach, the system shouldn't change much.

Well, my positive thoughts for this season is down the drain.  Cowboys still the best team in my eyes and heart, but they are not where they should be right now.

The Cowboys have faced the Green Bay Packers when they had their backs on the wall.  What did they do?  They came out fighting hard and played desparate to win the game, 17-7.  They played the New York Giants with their backs on the wall, what did they do?  They did the same thing and came out firing big plays to defeat the Cowboys, 31-24.

These teams came out with the necessary intensity, heart, and desire to get a victory.  They had the determination and drive that they were not done fighting.

I ask you Cowboys, do you have the same mentality now?  Do you feel like YOUR backs are against the wall?  What are you going to do?  Many people say you don't have want it takes.  I believe there is some in you, but you can't talk it.  I need you to walk it, show me.

You do have a tough schedule, I admit.  Your season just may rest on this game.  As a fan of the Dallas Cowboys for over 30 years, I expect you to be winners.  I believe you are winners, but you have to play like one.  It will not be given to you.

I need you to go out there fighting, scratching, clawing, and anything to get a victory on Sunday.  I want to believe you can do it.  Please, your fans want you to go all the way.

Feed your energy off of Jay Ratliff and Keith Brooking.  Get fired up, push each other to keep going.  Find it within yourselves to get that determination and heart.  Drive it home this Sunday, no stopping!!