Redemption. That feeling you get when you finally overcome, finally exercise that demon. To truly appreciate redemption, you must first go through something. Redemption was the theme in the Cowboys thrilling overtime victory over the 49ers. An unlikely tandem, an odd couple if you will, redeemed themselves on the same play.
Last Monday night Tony Romo was public enemy number one. Fresh off a two turnover fourth quarter meltdown against the Jets, fans and media alike called for Romo's head. With all of the talent that Jerry Jones acquired over the past few years, Romo seems to be the sole scape goat for why the Cowboys have not gotten over the hump. In fairness to his critics, Romo's resume did little to refute....until last Sunday. Romo left the game with what we now know is a cracked rib and punctured lung. After initially sitting out, Tony returned to the game and gutted out a 345 yard, 2 td performance. He also hooked up on a game winning pass to another who sought redemption.
Jesse Holley, you know, that guy who went to....wait....he played for?....no wait...that's Jesse Palmer. (you get my drift). A few short years ago Jesse Holley was selling cell phones for a living. His dream of playing professional football all but dead. It took the most fluke of all fluke scenarios to land a spot in the Cowboys training camp. You've got to give him credit though, he's busted his butt from day one and did whatever the Cowboys needed until he got his big chance. Holly had zero receptions in the nfl before his crucial catches to seal the game. Redemption for two different players in one play. How can you not love that. How bout dem Cowboys?
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