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To: PROLIFE who wrote (5)	10/21/1999 6:55:00 PM
From: JSB	Respond to of 87

That's why Gailey needs to get his head out of his butt. I hold him responsible for both losses. If he can't call a decent game, let him hire an offensive coordinator.

To: PROLIFE who wrote (5)	10/22/1999 11:54:00 AM
From: Esway	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 87

Talkin' trash: Brash words help rekindle Cowboys-Redskins rivalry 10/22/99 By David Moore / The Dallas Morning News Cowboys notebook Flashback: Redskins-Cowboys, 1992 IRVING - Deion Sanders was on his way to bible study Thursday and had little time to visit with the media. Before he turned the other cheek, Sanders was asked to respond to Washington's trash talking receivers who said they intend to go right at him Sunday. "I mean, what are they going to say?" Sanders said. "They're scared? "It's always like that before the game. Every week we go over the same old things, the same old scenarios, the same old talk, the same old walk. But when you get out there on that field and see No. 21 sitting on that island by himself, things are different." Finally, after years of meaningless games and political correctness, the embers of a proud rivalry may have been rekindled. The emotions that once accompanied these Dallas-Washington encounters had shriveled up and died on the NFC East vine. The Washington players who have been around for a while - and no one has been around longer than 39-year-old Darrell Green - will tell you the Redskins' prolonged mediocrity is the reason. But with a young, brash owner in Daniel Snyder, a 4-1 record, the memories of a maddening, 41-35 overtime loss to Dallas to open the season and the ruminations of receivers Albert Connell and Michael Westbrook, Sunday's game at Texas Stadium has taken on new meaning. Connell, who has been inactive (13) for more games than he has started (11) in his NFL career, said he doesn't think Sanders can cover him. The former Texas A&M star said, "We're going to throw at him," and added, "We're going to get [Dallas]." Westbrook took a similar tact. The receiver, who needs 581 receptions to pass the Cowboys' Michael Irvin, said since he and Sanders will emerge as two of the greatest of all time, it should be a good matchup. "It has nothing to do with the way they feel," said Sanders, who has had only four of 89 passes thrown in his direction this season. "You need to talk to the quarterback. He's the one making the throws." Brad Johnson is making the throws for Washington these days. He and Sanders were teammates at Florida State. How often did he throw on Sanders in practice? "He's not crazy, man," Sanders said. "Let's not go that far. "They shouldn't be afraid to challenge me. I'm only human. I'm a man just like they are. I look forward to the challenge." So does the rest of the Dallas defense. The Redskins are the NFL's top offense. Johnson is the second-rated passer in the league with a quarterback rating of 106.5. Stephen Davis leads the NFC in rushing with 491 yards and nine touchdowns. Connell (485 yards) and Westbrook (467 yards) are among the top five in the NFC in receiving yards. This group racked up 504 yards against the Cowboys in the season opener. It scored 35 points against a Dallas defense that has given up just 75 points all season. "I'm sure their confidence is up," Cowboys middle linebacker Randall Godfrey said. "But we're a different defense than the one they faced the first time." Godfrey and defensive tackle Alonzo Spellman were making their first starts at new positions in that game. Injuries to Sanders and Kevin Smith left the Cowboys with a starting secondary of Kevin Mathis and Charlie Williams. Washington responded with 369 yards passing. Seven of Johnson's completions were for 26 yards or longer. "Any team in the NFL, take both of their corners away and see what they've got," Sanders said. "That's what we put out there the first game. "Not to take anything away from Kevin Mathis and Charlie Williams. But how many teams can survive, honestly, without both of their starting corners?" Is this game something of a measuring stick for the Dallas defense? "I don't know about a measuring stick," Sanders said. "I never had a measuring stick. My mama just went across the street and got a cup of sugar." If Sanders or his mama wants to hear any more trash talk from the Redskins, all they have to do is jump on the information highway. Right guard Tre Johnson said, "I'm not worried about them [Cowboys] stopping us." Said fullback Larry Centers, "I'm out for revenge." As a public service, a Cowboys defensive coach or two circulated through the locker room Thursday to make sure their players had heard the comments. "They're playing well," strong safety Darren Woodson said. "I guess they can say those things. "But it's still early in the season. And they're coming to us."