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Babe Laufenberg, Dallas Cowboys radio color analyst and former NFL quarterback, answered questions in a chat Wednesday. Here are some highlights.

Question: We all know the Pats" offense is a force, but their defense seems vulnerable. How would you attack NE if you were Jason Garrett?

Babe Laufenberg: I would videotape their practices...and pray. A lot.

Question: Do you like the idea of starting McFadden or Michael and bringing in Randle as the change-of-pace back. I know he"s no Dunbar.

Babe Laufenberg: I like the idea of starting McFadden. He is more of the downhill runner that I believe this offense functions best with. They have a power running game, not a bunch of trapping and pulling by their linemen. Then spot Randle in the game as you see fit.

Question: What can we expect from Greg Hardy on Sunday? Do you think he can be his disruptive self after not having played in 2015?

Babe Laufenberg: It has been a long layoff for Hardy. However, he was able to go though a training camp, so that will help. No question he is an elite pass rusher, or at least was. In the two years before last year"s suspension, he was fifth in the NFL in sacks in the combined 2012 and 2013 seasons (26). The bigger question is, how many plays will he be good for? 30? 35? Don"t see him taking many more snaps than that. And always worry about injuries after a player has had a prolonged absence. Reducing his play this week will reduce that risk.

Question: The Cowboys are going to have to score a bunch to keep up with the Pats. Do you think Weeden"s improved play vs. Saints might allow Dallas to be more wide open on offense?

Babe Laufenberg: I think the worst thing you can do is decide before the game that you will need to score 50 points. The games kick off, and then they take on a life of their own. Green Bay was held to 17 points by SF on Sunday. Seattle scored 13 on Monday. I am not a big fan of "limiting the other team"s possessions," but I do think the fewer possessions New England has the football, the better the chances for a Dallas win.

Question: Who is deciding not throw downfield (except on a final comeback drive) - Linehan or Weeden?

Babe Laufenberg: Don"t confuse the Saints game with the Atlanta game. Cowboys had a deep shot to Terrance Williams early, then hit Brice Butler for a big one later. The Cowboys WRs are just not guys who are going to line up in press coverage and beat you on a consistent basis. Did a very poor job of getting away from press/man coverage vs New Orleans. Have to take your shots occasionally, but until Dez Bryant returns, this will be a vertically challenged team in the passing game.

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