The Boys won their first playoff game since the 90’s last week breaking that embarrassing streak of impotence but for Texas where football is life that is not enough. Cowboys Nation to their credit measures success in Lombardi trophies so what happens if they lose to the Vikings on Sunday? Prior to writing this I completed a piece about the Vikings and how they pushed in all their chips on Brett Favre to get them to the superbowl this year. They are truly a franchise with everything on the line come Sunday. The Cowboys are in the same boat in a lot of ways because both Romo and Phillips could be unemployed if the Cowboys lay an egg.  Romo is less likely but if he really stinks it up then yes he could get a pink slip.

The Cowboys are playing some terrific football of late but their last three opponents were not exactly of the highest caliber (Redskins and the Eagles twice). Now they are facing a legitimate superbowl contender in their house with everything to lose. Jerry Jones just invested an ungodly amount of money in that new football palace. He was banking on the fact that the Cowboys would be good enough to win tons of games and pay for that beautiful new stadium. If they lose this game and Jerry starts cleaning house that only sets them back further depending on who they bring in.  Most of the big name coaches available want total control which Jerry is not going to give up.