12/26/12: Cowboys chat with SportsDay beat writer Brandon George

Hello everyone. Welcome to another live Cowboys chat. I hope everyone had a great Christmas. Big game Sunday. So, fire away with questions and I'll try to get to as many of them as possible in the next hour or so. Thanks for joining us on a Wednesday afternoon.

by Brandon George 12/26/2012 9:04:51 PM
I read where Ware is expected to make the pro bowl. If thi shappens, this will be another disgraceful honor. I know that he has played hurt - but we fans need to wake up - he is over-rated. Good not great

by tg 12/26/2012 9:05:01 PM
Well, Ware could make the Pro Bowl. Many times even if a player has a down year, which Ware is having, his reputation will still help him get in the game. You do have to give Ware credit for playing through injuries. He doesn't miss games and has had to battle hamstring, shoulder and elbow injuries this year. The Cowboys expect him to play Sunday.

by Brandon George 12/26/2012 9:06:47 PM
Is Ratliff going to play this week?

by Tom 12/26/2012 9:07:01 PM
No, he's still out. He could return if the Cowboys get in the playoffs but it's doubtful he'd be ready for that first-round game.

by Brandon George 12/26/2012 9:07:26 PM
I just have a bad feeling about this team and Sunday in DC. It just seems, especially on defense, this team just cannot stop a drive when it matters most, or win a critical game with playoffs on the line. I think RG3 will run up the score on this porous defense and the game will be over by halftime. Your thoughts?

by Ray 12/26/2012 9:07:30 PM
The defense is running on empty as the Cowboys get to the finish line. There's no doubt about that. They've been hit hard by injuries and even when they were healthier a few weeks ago RG3 had his way with the Cowboys. It helps that RG3 isn't as mobile right now, it seems, because of his injury, but how much? The Redskins have won six in a row and the Cowboys will have their hands full Sunday night. I lean toward Washington, but I haven't made my pick yet.

by Brandon George 12/26/2012 9:09:44 PM
Who do you think from the remaining DBs is the most suited to play FS against RGIII and effectively defend the deep ball?

by Gee 12/26/2012 9:10:08 PM
I would say Charlie Peprah at this point would be the best fit among others who are left, excluding Sensabaugh. His experience in big games helps, too.

by Brandon George 12/26/2012 9:10:51 PM
Hey Brandon. Where do you expect the Cowboys to focus with their first pick in the draft? Any names to throw out?

by Andy the dandy 12/26/2012 9:11:00 PM
Wow, you're really looking down the line here. Jason Garrett wouldn't approve of that. I believe the Cowboys will focus on the offensive line and also look to add a pass-rusher along the DL. I'll be at the Senior Bowl at the end of January and look forward to seeing some of the top players from this year's senior class.

by Brandon George 12/26/2012 9:12:19 PM
could for next year garrett give the play call of offense to callahan

by Juanito Juanito 12/26/2012 9:12:25 PM
No, that's not likely to happen. I've said for a while now that the day Garrett gives up play-calling duties is the day he has one foot out the door. He wants to call the plays on offense and he's not going to give that up without a fight.

by Brandon George 12/26/2012 9:13:19 PM
You have to respect what the defense has done these last two games. This is a fresh defense, and you have to respect Mr. Ryan's ability to ready his crew.

by Game within the game 12/26/2012 9:13:58 PM
Does moving practice location on short notice have any effect on the players?

by Tim 12/26/2012 9:14:10 PM
All the players say it doesn't really bother them that much. And they were happy to be practicing indoors today. Marcus Spears talked about how cold it was this morning and he wanted no part of practicing outside. The Redskins practiced indoors as well ...

by Brandon George 12/26/2012 9:14:50 PM
Who is a Cowboy deserving of making the Pro Bowl that won't get the honor?

by Miles 12/26/2012 9:14:56 PM
Anthony Spencer is who is deserving but might not make the cut. He's had a great year, the best of his career, and has been a more complete player than Ware this season.

by Brandon George 12/26/2012 9:15:37 PM
Romo will end the season passing for 5,000 yards & the Cowboys will have 3 receivers with 1,000........the defense came up weak......injuries are part of it but this defense put no pressure on anybody when they were healthy. Time for a re-do. Get rid of Ryan & Ware

by The Man: 12/26/2012 9:15:58 PM
Sacks are down this year, but the two games before Sunday's loss to the Saints the Cowboys combined for nine sacks. That's getting pressure. I know it wasn't always there, but the Cowboys felt like their improved secondary allowed them to play teams more honest. Not having a healthy Ware hasn't helped.

by Brandon George 12/26/2012 9:17:24 PM