The Cowboys on the Brink Of Greatness

[MikeD17]

this team is on the brink of greatness. I know Parcells would never say that but i know him and Jerry feel this privatly . This team is still molding and gelling together, much like the 91 team which went 11-5. We all know what happen the following year. Guys Im telling you once this team can come together and the players get to that comfort level at there respected positions and with each other, they will take off. Keith Davis , is a player with tremedous athletic talent, who is also a very solid tackler, to me once he gets the more mental part down of his position his natural skills will take over. I say by week 8, you will see the secondary vastly improve because of this. Canty, Spears, Ware, Ratcliff,Brunett, are all rookie players that are vital in this defense's growth and ability. Right now they too are still working out the mental wrinkles of there positions, but You can see already there starting to come along. Canty had a great game last week, ware has posted sacks in back to back games, ratcliff came in and had half a sack, burnett is getting heathly, spears is improving. Again by week 8 I see these guys being players. You see once this defense gets alittle more experience , and a tad bit more mentally sound, there going to take off. I WILL BET THE FREAKING HOUSE RIGHT NOW , DALLAS FINISHES AS A TOP FIVE DEFENSE THIS SEASON.

On offense this team is trying to find its idenity. The playing calling has been solid, I think payton is mixing it up well. I think the trouble they run into is going to the well alittle to often in certain key circumstances. I think though as the season goes on this teams offense will gell. It takes alittle while for qbs to get adjusted to there new wr's and te's . You watch how well witten does the rest of the year. I just think this offense has shown the ability to get it done, and can win if the defense falters.This team just needs to build some steadfastness .


Im seeing a 10-6 season fellas and ladies, with us really taking off in 2006.

Parcells is doing a great Job, this will be evident when the music is over.

:star:

[Vertigo_17]

I hope you're right, but I have to admit I still have some serious concerns with our defense.

[Hiero]

Not sure about top 5 this year, but Parcells has definitely got something special going on with all these young kids. future looks real bright

[NorTex]

Nice post. I agree.

I can sense that Parcells knows he has a very good team once they learn the system and gain chemistry.

It just seems like Bill has a quiet confidence about this team. All the pieces are in place, now the team just needs to gel. If we can get into the playoffs, we can do some serious damage.

For me, there's only one missing ingredient, and that's a punt returner. If we could consistently get good field position when our defense holds, we could actually dominate some games.

[TruBlueCowboy]

Hey Mike, are you the same guy who bet Hostile $100 that Quincy Carter would throw for 4,000 yards in 2004? Forgive me if I'm thinking of someone else, but I just wanted to make sure I remember who you are before I get carried away with your optimistic message of hope. I'm a sucker for battle cries.

[Glenn Carano]

Finally! Someone who knows what he's talking about. :bravo:

[kingwhicker]

:lmao2:

How long are you going to be performing your stand-up act? It's pretty good, but remember to remind the customers to try the veal.

[jksmith269]

this team is on the brink of greatness. I know Parcells would never say that but i know him and Jerry feel this privatly . This team is still molding and gelling together, much like the 91 team which went 11-5. We all know what happen the following year. Guys Im telling you once this team can come together and the players get to that comfort level at there respected positions and with each other, they will take off. Keith Davis , is a player with tremedous athletic talent, who is also a very solid tackler, to me once he gets the more mental part down of his position his natural skills will take over. I say by week 8, you will see the secondary vastly improve because of this. Canty, Spears, Ware, Ratcliff,Brunett, are all rookie players that are vital in this defense's growth and ability. Right now they too are still working out the mental wrinkles of there positions, but You can see already there starting to come along. Canty had a great game last week, ware has posted sacks in back to back games, ratcliff came in and had half a sack, burnett is getting heathly, spears is improving. Again by week 8 I see these guys being players. You see once this defense gets alittle more experience , and a tad bit more mentally sound, there going to take off. I WILL BET THE FREAKING HOUSE RIGHT NOW , DALLAS FINISHES AS A TOP FIVE DEFENSE THIS SEASON.

On offense this team is trying to find its idenity. The playing calling has been solid, I think payton is mixing it up well. I think the trouble they run into is going to the well alittle to often in certain key circumstances. I think though as the season goes on this teams offense will gell. It takes alittle while for qbs to get adjusted to there new wr's and te's . You watch how well witten does the rest of the year. I just think this offense has shown the ability to get it done, and can win if the defense falters.This team just needs to build some steadfastness .


Im seeing a 10-6 season fellas and ladies, with us really taking off in 2006.

Parcells is doing a great Job, this will be evident when the music is over.

:star:
Let me add something to this. look at the injury reports for this weeks games.
If we can keep healthy I agree with you.

NEW ORLEANS SAINTS (2-2) AT GREEN BAY PACKERS (0-4)
New Orleans Saints
QUESTIONABLE LB James Allen (hamstring); CB Fakhir Brown (knee); WR Az-Zahir Hakim (knee); WR Joe Horn (hamstring); G Kendyl Jacox (ankle); G Jermane Mayberry (shoulder); TE Shad Meier (knee); S Mel Mitchell (hamstring); LB T.J. Slaughter (groin); RB Aaron Stecker (ankle)

Listed players who did not participate in "team" practice: (Defined as missing any portion of 11-on-11 team work)
WED LB James Allen; WR Az-Zahir Hakim; G Kendyl Jacox; S Mel Mitchell; LB T.J. Slaughter

Green Bay Packers
OUT LB Na'il Diggs (knee); C Mike Flanagan (hernia); WR Terrence Murphy (neck)
QUESTIONABLE T Chad Clifton (ankle); TE Bubba Franks (knee); RB Ahman Green (knee/quadricep); CB Mike Hawkins (groin); S Earl Little (hamstring); LB Roy Manning (back); C Chris White (back)
PROBABLE CB Al Harris (buttocks/back); DE Aaron Kampman (Achilles); T Mark Tauscher (foot)

Listed players who did not participate in "team" practice: (Defined as missing any portion of 11-on-11 team work) WED Practice not complete

SEATTLE SEAHAWKS (2-2) AT ST. LOUIS RAMS (2-2)
Seattle Seahawks
OUT T Wayne Hunter (hamstring)
DOUBTFUL WR Bobby Engram (ribs); WR Darrell Jackson (knee)

Listed players who did not participate in "team" practice: (Defined as missing any portion of 11-on-11 team work) WED Practice not complete
St. Louis Rams
DOUBTFUL WR Isaac Bruce (toe)
QUESTIONABLE TE Brandon Manumaleuna (knee); T Rex Tucker (calf)
PROBABLE LB Dexter Coakley (back); CB Chris Johnson (stomach flu)

Listed players who did not participate in "team" practice: (Defined as missing any portion of 11-on-11 team work)
WED WR Isaac Bruce; LB Dexter Coakley; CB Chris Johnson; TE Brandon Manumaleuna; T Rex Tucker

TENNESSEE TITANS (1-3) AT HOUSTON TEXANS (0-3)
Tennessee Titans
OUT S Vincent Fuller (ankle)
QUESTIONABLE WR Drew Bennett (foot/knee); DT Albert Haynesworth (knee); TE Erron Kinney (chest); DE Travis LaBoy (groin); WR Courtney Roby (toe); TE Ben Troupe (elbow)

Listed players who did not participate in "team" practice: (Defined as missing any portion of 11-on-11 team work)
WED Practice not complete

Houston Texans
OUT LB Jason Babin (shoulder); DE Gary Walker (shoulder)
PROBABLE CB Phillip Buchanon (shoulder); TE Matt Murphy (shoulder)

Listed players who did not participate in "team" practice: (Defined as missing any portion of 11-on-11 team work)
WED LB Jason Babin; DE Gary Walker

BALTIMORE RAVENS (1-2) AT DETROIT LIONS (1-2)
Baltimore Ravens
OUT QB Kyle Boller (foot); DE Anthony Weaver (toe)
QUESTIONABLE RB Alan Ricard (leg)
PROBABLE TE Todd Heap (ankle/illness)

Listed players who did not participate in "team" practice: (Defined as missing any portion of 11-on-11 team work)
WED QB Kyle Boller; TE Todd Heap; RB Alan Ricard; DE Anthony Weaver

Detroit Lions
OUT QB Jeff Garcia (ankle); C Don Muhlbach (knee)
DOUBTFUL RB Cory Schlesinger (fibula)
QUESTIONABLE S Vernon Fox (elbow); CB Andre' Goodman (ankle); DE James Hall (hamstring); LB Alex Lewis (ankle); CB Keith Smith (shoulder)
PROBABLE K Jason Hanson (right hamstring); DE Cory Redding (elbow)

Listed players who did not participate in "team" practice: (Defined as missing any portion of 11-on-11 team work)
WED S Vernon Fox; QB Jeff Garcia; CB Andre' Goodman; DE James Hall; K Jason Hanson; C Don Muhlbach; DE Cory Redding; RB Cory Schlesinger; CB Keith Smith

CHICAGO BEARS (1-2) AT CLEVELAND BROWNS (1-2)
Chicago Bears
OUT QB Rex Grossman (ankle); LB Joe Odom (ankle)
PROBABLE CB Jerry Azumah (hip); K Doug Brien (back); S Mike Brown (hamstring); TE Desmond Clark (neck)

Listed players who did not participate in "team" practice: (Defined as missing any portion of 11-on-11 team work)
WED CB Jerry Azumah; K Doug Brien; S Mike Brown; QB Rex Grossman; LB Joe Odom

Cleveland Browns
QUESTIONABLE WR Joshua Cribbs (knee); DE Orpheus Roye (knee); LB Matt Stewart (knee)
Listed players who did not participate in "team" practice: (Defined as missing any portion of 11-on-11 team work)
WED All players participated

MIAMI DOLPHINS (2-1) AT BUFFALO BILLS (1-3)
Miami Dolphins
QUESTIONABLE LB Junior Seau (calf)

Listed players who did not participate in "team" practice: (Defined as missing any portion of 11-on-11 team work) WED LB Junior Seau
Buffalo Bills
OUT DT Ron Edwards (shoulder)
DOUBTFUL WR Roscoe Parrish (wrist)
QUESTIONABLE TE Tim Euhus (shoulder); T Mike Williams (ankle); S Coy Wire (thigh)

Listed players who did not participate in "team" practice: (Defined as missing any portion of 11-on-11 team work)
WED DT Ron Edwards; WR Roscoe Parrish; T Mike Williams; S Coy Wire

NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS (2-2) AT ATLANTA FALCONS (3-1)
New England Patriots
OUT RB Kevin Faulk (foot); T Matt Light (ankle)
QUESTIONABLE LB Tully Banta-Cain (knee); LB Matt Chatham (knee); CB Randall Gay (ankle); T Brandon Gorin (thigh); DE Marquise Hill (ankle); WR Bethel Johnson (knee); CB Tyrone Poole (ankle); S James Sanders (ankle); CB Chad Scott (shoulder/hand); DE Richard Seymour (knee); CB Duane Starks (thigh)
PROBABLE QB Tom Brady (right shoulder)

Listed players who did not participate in "team" practice: (Defined as missing any portion of 11-on-11 team work)
WED LB Tully Banta-Cain; LB Matt Chatham; RB Kevin Faulk; CB Randall Gay; T Brandon Gorin; DE Marquise Hill; WR Bethel Johnson; T Matt Light; CB Tyrone Poole; S James Sanders; CB Chad Scott; DE Richard Seymour; CB Duane Starks

Atlanta Falcons
PROBABLE QB Michael Vick (knee)
Listed players who did not participate in "team" practice: (Defined as missing any portion of 11-on-11 team work) WED QB Michael Vick

TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS (4-0) AT NEW YORK JETS (1-3)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
QUESTIONABLE S Jermaine Phillips (thumb); RB Carnell Williams (foot/hamstring)
PROBABLE WR Michael Clayton (shoulder); T Anthony Davis (shoulder); S Dexter Jackson (hamstring); DT Ellis Wyms (illness)

Listed players who did not participate in "team" practice: (Defined as missing any portion of 11-on-11 team work)
WED S Jermaine Phillips; RB Carnell Williams; DT Ellis Wyms

New York Jets
OUT QB Jay Fiedler (right shoulder); QB Chad Pennington (right shoulder)
DOUBTFUL RB B.J. Askew (ankle) QUESTIONABLE LB Eric Barton (ankle)
PROBABLE T Jason Fabini (knee); RB Curtis Martin (knee); WR Justin McCareins (back)

Listed players who did not participate in "team" practice: (Defined as missing any portion of 11-on-11 team work)
WED RB B.J. Askew; LB Eric Barton; T Jason Fabini; QB Jay Fiedler; RB Curtis Martin; WR Justin McCareins; QB Chad Pennington

INDIANAPOLIS COLTS(4-0) AT SAN FRANCISCO 49ers(1-3)
Indianapolis Colts
OUT LB Gilbert Gardner (ankle)
DOUBTFUL S Joseph Jefferson (toe); RB James Mungro (knee); TE Ben Utecht (chest)
QUESTIONABLE DE Vincent Burns (knee); RB Dominic Rhodes (shoulder)
PROBABLE S Gerome Sapp (knee); DE Josh Thomas (knee); LB David Thornton (groin)

Listed players who did not participate in "team" practice: (Defined as missing any portion of 11-on-11 team work)
WED All players particiapted

San Francisco 49ers
OUT CB Ahmed Plummer (ankle)
DOUBTFUL T Jonas Jennings (shoulder)
QUESTIONABLE WR Arnaz Battle (knee); CB Derrick Johnson (thigh); CB Willie Middlebrooks (groin); LB Julian Peterson (hamstring)
PROBABLE C Jeremy Newberry (knee)

Listed players who did not participate in "team" practice: (Defined as missing any portion of 11-on-11 team work)
WED WR Arnaz Battle; T Jonas Jennings; CB Derrick Johnson; CB WED Willie Middlebrooks; C Jeremy Newberry; LB Julian Peterson; CB Ahmed Plummer

CAROLINA PANTHERS (2-2) AT ARIZONA CARDINALS (1-3)
Carolina Panthers
QUESTIONABLE CB Chris Gamble (ankle); DT Kindal Moorehead (knee); DE Kemp Rasmussen (knee); LB Adam Seward (foot); RB Rod Smart (groin)
PROBABLE RB Stephen Davis (knee); S Mike Minter (calf)

Listed players who did not participate in "team" practice: (Defined as missing any portion of 11-on-11 team work)
WED RB Stephen Davis; CB Chris Gamble; S Mike Minter; DT Kindal Moorehead; LB Adam Seward; RB Rod Smart

Arizona Cardinals
OUT LB Gerald Hayes (knee); CB Antrel Rolle (knee); T Oliver Ross (hand); QB Kurt Warner (groin)
DOUBTFUL T Adam Haayer (knee)
QUESTIONABLE RB James Jackson (hamstring); LB Eric Johnson (hamstring); CB David Macklin (hamstring); CB Raymond Walls (groin)
PROBABLE TE Teyo Johnson (ankle); RB Harold Morrow (ankle); WR Reginald Swinton (hamstring)

Listed players who did not participate in "team" practice: (Defined as missing any portion of 11-on-11 team work)
WED T Adam Haayer; LB Gerald Hayes; RB James Jackson; TE Teyo Johnson; LB Eric Johnson; CB David Macklin; RB Harold Morrow; CB Antrel Rolle; T Oliver Ross; CB Raymond Walls; QB Kurt Warner

WASHINGTON REDSKINS (3-0) AT DENVER BRONCOS (3-1)
Washington Redskins
QUESTIONABLE K John Hall (quadricep/right); CB Walt Harris (calf)
PROBABLE LB Chris Clemons (knee); T Jon Jansen (thumb); S Pierson Prioleau (hamstring); S Sean Taylor (shoulder)

Listed players who did not participate in "team" practice: (Defined as missing any portion of 11-on-11 team work) WED K John Hall; CB Walt Harris

Denver Broncos
QUESTIONABLE CB Roc Alexander (hamstring); CB Champ Bailey (hamstring); LB Patrick Chukwurah (thigh); LB Louis Green (hamstring)
PROBABLE WR Charlie Adams (knee); TE Stephen Alexander (thigh); S Nick Ferguson (knee); TE Nate Jackson (hamstring); CB Darrent Williams (ankle)

Listed players who did not participate in "team" practice: (Defined as missing any portion of 11-on-11 team work)
WED Practice not complete

PHILADELPHIA EAGLES (3-1) AT DALLAS COWBOYS (2-2)
Philadelphia Eagles
OUT K David Akers (right hamstring)
DOUBTFUL DT Darwin Walker (thigh)
QUESTIONABLE DE Trent Cole (hamstring/quadricep); S Brian Dawkins (ankle); LB Jeremiah Trotter (quadricep)
PROBABLE S Sean Considine (hamstring); C Trey Darilek (ankle); G Artis Hicks (ankle); CB Roderick Hood (hamstring); QB Donovan McNabb (abdomen/groin/chest); WR Terrell Owens (shoulder/groin); DT Mike Patterson (back); DT Hollis Thomas (ankle)

Listed players who did not participate in "team" practice: (Defined as missing any portion of 11-on-11 team work)
WED K David Akers; DE Trent Cole; S Brian Dawkins; LB Jeremiah Trotter; DT Darwin Walker

Dallas Cowboys have no injuries to report
Listed players who did not participate in "team" practice: (Defined as missing any portion of 11-on-11 team work)
WED All players participated

CINCINNATI BENGALS (4-0) AT JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS (2-2)
Cincinnati Bengals
QUESTIONABLE C Rich Braham (knee); WR T.J. Houshmandzadeh (hand); S Madieu Williams (shoulder)
PROBABLE T Willie Anderson (knee); RB Rudi Johnson (knee)

Listed players who did not participate in "team" practice: (Defined as missing any portion of 11-on-11 team work)
WED C Rich Braham; WR T.J. Houshmandzadeh; RB Rudi Johnson; S Madieu Williams

Jacksonville Jaguars
PROBABLE WR Cortez Hankton (ankle); DT John Henderson (shoulder); G Chris Naeole (knee); T Ephraim Salaam (shoulder); DT Marcus Stroud (knee); T Maurice Williams (knee); RB Derrick Wimbush (hamstring)
Listed players who did not participate in "team" practice: (Defined as missing any portion of 11-on-11 team work)
WED All players participated


Monday, October 10, 2005
PITTSBURGH STEELERS (2-1) AT SAN DIEGO CHARGERS (2-2) on Monday Night
Pittsburgh Steelers
OUT LB Clark Haggans (groin)
QUESTIONABLE LB Joey Porter (knee); CB Ivan Taylor (knee); WR Hines Ward (hamstring)
PROBABLE RB Jerome Bettis (calf); CB Ricardo Colclough (ankle); LB James Farrior (back); WR Sean Morey (hamstring); RB Duce Staley (knee); CB Deshea Townsend (foot)

Listed players who did not participate in "team" practice: (Defined as missing any portion of 11-on-11 team work)
WED LB James Farrior; LB Clark Haggans; LB Joey Porter; WR Hines Ward

San Diego Chargers
OUT G Toniu Fonoti (hand)
QUESTIONABLE LB Steve Foley (abdomen); S Bhawoh Jue (shoulder); TE Ryan Krause (foot); S Hanik Milligan (ankle); RB Darren Sproles (ankle)

Listed players who did not participate in "team" practice: (Defined as missing any portion of 11-on-11 team work)
WED All players participated


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Legend Of Terms:
Probable: 75% chance player will play
Questionable: 50% chance player will play
Doubtful: 25% chance player will play
Out: 0% chance player will play

[WV Cowboy]

this team is on the brink of greatness. I know Parcells would never say that but i know him and Jerry feel this privatly . This team is still molding and gelling together, much like the 91 team which went 11-5. We all know what happen the following year. Guys Im telling you once this team can come together and the players get to that comfort level at there respected positions and with each other, they will take off. Keith Davis , is a player with tremedous athletic talent, who is also a very solid tackler, to me once he gets the more mental part down of his position his natural skills will take over. I say by week 8, you will see the secondary vastly improve because of this. Canty, Spears, Ware, Ratcliff,Brunett, are all rookie players that are vital in this defense's growth and ability. Right now they too are still working out the mental wrinkles of there positions, but You can see already there starting to come along. Canty had a great game last week, ware has posted sacks in back to back games, ratcliff came in and had half a sack, burnett is getting heathly, spears is improving. Again by week 8 I see these guys being players. You see once this defense gets alittle more experience , and a tad bit more mentally sound, there going to take off. I WILL BET THE FREAKING HOUSE RIGHT NOW , DALLAS FINISHES AS A TOP FIVE DEFENSE THIS SEASON.

On offense this team is trying to find its idenity. The playing calling has been solid, I think payton is mixing it up well. I think the trouble they run into is going to the well alittle to often in certain key circumstances. I think though as the season goes on this teams offense will gell. It takes alittle while for qbs to get adjusted to there new wr's and te's . You watch how well witten does the rest of the year. I just think this offense has shown the ability to get it done, and can win if the defense falters.This team just needs to build some steadfastness .


Im seeing a 10-6 season fellas and ladies, with us really taking off in 2006.

Parcells is doing a great Job, this will be evident when the music is over.

:star:
WOW, ... I remember when I could find mushrooms, I can't seem to find them anymore.

[lspain1]

It's a little early to be predicting greatness IMO.

[Justis]

Dallas Cowboys have no injuries to report
Listed players who did not participate in "team" practice: (Defined as missing any portion of 11-on-11 team work)
WED All players participated

This is like 2003. No coincidence either, unless you have a sucking chest wound, you'd better play. That's how Bill runs things in Dallas.

[ddh33]

It's a little easier to be patient when you know that you really have something for the future. I know everyone here is quickly running out of patience, and while the losses are frustrating, I just get the feeling that Bill expected this to a point. But I think he also knows what can happen when these young players take off and when everyone gets comfortable with what's being done.

[daz212]

I WILL BET THE FREAKING HOUSE RIGHT NOW , DALLAS FINISHES AS A TOP FIVE DEFENSE THIS SEASON.
:star: :laugh2: :laugh1: :laugh2: :laugh1:

Well i hope you live in a trailer cause Vegas is a'waiting...... :rolleyes:

This is an 8-8 team +/- 2 wins based on luck and injuries. Now i wish just as bad as anyone that we were a serious contender but reality always comes knocking when i get my hopes up.

We are 2-2, could be 4-0, 3-1, 1-3 or 0-4..... all close games that could have changed completely on one play. So 2-2 seems fair and accurate. IMO, we are 1-3 if Gates played week 1 but we will never really know. It seems like this team will play to level of its competition each week.... played well at SD, like crap at SF, and decent against WAS until the last couple of minutes. Oakland is tough one to decipher, as i'm not sure how good they actually are (Janikowski cost them a W at Philly). The law of averages would seem to favor a so-so season if this trend continues. We will beat some good teams (hopefully Mcfagg & Co.) we will also lose a few. Same with bad teams, win some, lose some.

Defense? Something is still missing here like a Woodson presence and leadership in a key position. Yeah, the rookies look promising, but are NOT impact players yet. Ware holds up everytime he has a lane to the QB, like he is afraid of getting flagged. Our ran defense has been pitiful the last 2 games. You would think that would be a #1 priority with Parcells and probably is. They just aren't getting it done. Davis will never be a good cover safety. Period. Good hitter, great ST'er, but a weakness that will be exploited continuously. Roy's not great in coverage either so: can't stop the run or the pass. Yes, we look good at corner, but good Offensive teams will exploit the weak spots. The D will improve barring injuries, and WILL create some turnovers for a change, but it is not top-8 material this year.

Offense? Bledsoe is OK, good enough to win most of the time. JJ is running like he is afraid of making a mistake. Not the same back as last year. Not even close. His fear of Parcells has made him change his approach, ie. driving into the line for an extra yard or 2 instead of cutting and juking for big play potential. The O-line: blech! The immense talent on the Left side is so overrated it makes me puke. How many times to FLozell and Larry screw up during a game? Penalties, missed assignements, fast rushers blowing right by. These guys seem dumb as bricks to me and at times lazy. Potential doesn't win games, neither do those 2 bozo's. Johnson seems undersized at times but so was Stepnoski, so he should suffice. Rivera seems to to be the real thing, and Petitty is a rook that is doing ok, but still a rook. Gonna need backup against Kearse i believe. The offense will go as the O-line goes: erratic!!! Never know what to expect, and that will continue all year. Our recievers are good enough, good depth at RB, our fullback sucks. Better find a good fullback that catch, run and block next year.

Well thats my take in a nutshell (hey, let me out of this nutshell!!!) Feel free to disagree. :D

[DallasKnight]

With all their injuries, This is a vulnerable team we are playing this week. I smell Upset!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Vman]

...this team is on the brink of greatness.

BARTENDER! I'll have what he's having...

[jem88]

this team is on the brink of greatness. I know Parcells would never say that but i know him and Jerry feel this privatly . This team is still molding and gelling together, much like the 91 team which went 11-5. We all know what happen the following year. Guys Im telling you once this team can come together and the players get to that comfort level at there respected positions and with each other, they will take off. Keith Davis , is a player with tremedous athletic talent, who is also a very solid tackler, to me once he gets the more mental part down of his position his natural skills will take over. I say by week 8, you will see the secondary vastly improve because of this. Canty, Spears, Ware, Ratcliff,Brunett, are all rookie players that are vital in this defense's growth and ability. Right now they too are still working out the mental wrinkles of there positions, but You can see already there starting to come along. Canty had a great game last week, ware has posted sacks in back to back games, ratcliff came in and had half a sack, burnett is getting heathly, spears is improving. Again by week 8 I see these guys being players. You see once this defense gets alittle more experience , and a tad bit more mentally sound, there going to take off. I WILL BET THE FREAKING HOUSE RIGHT NOW , DALLAS FINISHES AS A TOP FIVE DEFENSE THIS SEASON.

On offense this team is trying to find its idenity. The playing calling has been solid, I think payton is mixing it up well. I think the trouble they run into is going to the well alittle to often in certain key circumstances. I think though as the season goes on this teams offense will gell. It takes alittle while for qbs to get adjusted to there new wr's and te's . You watch how well witten does the rest of the year. I just think this offense has shown the ability to get it done, and can win if the defense falters.This team just needs to build some steadfastness .


Im seeing a 10-6 season fellas and ladies, with us really taking off in 2006.

Parcells is doing a great Job, this will be evident when the music is over.

:star:
This team isn't in the same class as the '91 Cowboys. Back then we had an emerging all-pro QB, a true go-to #1 WR in Irvin and the reigning rookie of the year in Emmitt (at least here there could be some comparison as JJ's rookie season was equally as impressive as Emmitt's.) Furthermore, this year's draft might be strong, but I don't see it as being in the same league as a draft that produced: Maryland, Harper, Dixon Edwards, Erik Williams, Leon Lett and Larry Brown. I hope you're right but I can't share your optimism just yet.

[BrAinPaiNt]

I think if we stay healthy we will have a very good Defense by the end of the year...now with the early struggles I do not know if it will allow them to be a top 5 D by the end of the season.

It takes time to get so many young people on the same page and I think we have the talent in place and in the offseason upgrade the FS and some LB positions (al should be gone, Brady will probably be gone and we do not know if Burnette will stay healthy).

With Newman and Henry in the backfield along with roy playing SS.
With Canty and Spears possibly molding into quality DEs.
Ware and Burnette (if he stays healthy)

That's 7 young players on the D with 4 of them Rookies.

If they stay healthy and continue to grow I do think this will be a good to great defense.

It is just going to take some time and growing pains.

[mr.jameswoods]

I think we are headed in the right direction but we are still 2 years away from being a true playoff team. We still have issues at quarterback, our secondary and our offensive line. I like the way BP drafts but I wish he would stop signing his "Parcells guys"

[kojak]

WOW, ... I remember when I could find mushrooms, I can't seem to find them anymore.

:lmao2:

this team is on the brink of greatness. I know Parcells would never say that but i know him and Jerry feel this privatly . This team is still molding and gelling together, much like the 91 team which went 11-5. We all know what happen the following year. Guys Im telling you once this team can come together and the players get to that comfort level at there respected positions and with each other, they will take off. Keith Davis , is a player with tremedous athletic talent, who is also a very solid tackler, to me once he gets the more mental part down of his position his natural skills will take over. I say by week 8, you will see the secondary vastly improve because of this. Canty, Spears, Ware, Ratcliff,Brunett, are all rookie players that are vital in this defense's growth and ability. Right now they too are still working out the mental wrinkles of there positions, but You can see already there starting to come along. Canty had a great game last week, ware has posted sacks in back to back games, ratcliff came in and had half a sack, burnett is getting heathly, spears is improving. Again by week 8 I see these guys being players. You see once this defense gets alittle more experience , and a tad bit more mentally sound, there going to take off. I WILL BET THE FREAKING HOUSE RIGHT NOW , DALLAS FINISHES AS A TOP FIVE DEFENSE THIS SEASON.

On offense this team is trying to find its idenity. The playing calling has been solid, I think payton is mixing it up well. I think the trouble they run into is going to the well alittle to often in certain key circumstances. I think though as the season goes on this teams offense will gell. It takes alittle while for qbs to get adjusted to there new wr's and te's . You watch how well witten does the rest of the year. I just think this offense has shown the ability to get it done, and can win if the defense falters.This team just needs to build some steadfastness .


Im seeing a 10-6 season fellas and ladies, with us really taking off in 2006.

Parcells is doing a great Job, this will be evident when the music is over.

I understand your enthusiasm. But so far the coaching and play calling has been subpar so say the least. If things doesn't change in that area I don't see us having a year like that.

[Rack Bauer]

I WILL BET THE FREAKING HOUSE RIGHT NOW , DALLAS FINISHES AS A TOP FIVE DEFENSE THIS SEASON.


If you're serious about that, I'll take that bet. Where do you live? Is it a nice house?


:cool:

[·[A]koN·]

Nice post, I sure hope youre right, cuz all the years I've been a boys' fan really hasnt been too pretty. We've had mostly all losin seasons....I DESPERATELY NEED A NEW SPARK!!!

[kartr]

Greatness and Bledsoe does not mix well.

[hendog]

BARTENDER! I'll have what he's having...


Make mine a double!

[Cbz40]

Some of you younguns need to go back a review you Cowboy History:

I'll make your assignment easy.......recheck the roster of the "91 Team".......Now check the roster of the "92 Team". Pretty much the same team. Now compare the "W & L" records. Even you guys had to crawl before you could walk......lol

Remember.....Patience is a virtue........

Good Post MikeD17






.

[Ashwynn]

I had a bad day at work, thanks Mike, your post made me laugh out loud really. Comedic humor is not dead on this board.

[CowboysFan02]

Some of you younguns need to go back a review you Cowboy History:

I'll make your assignment easy.......recheck the roster of the "91 Team".......Now check the roster of the "92 Team". Pretty much the same team. Now compare the "W & L" records. Even you guys had to craw before you could walk......lol

Remember.....Patience is a virtue........

Good Post MikeD17






.

I dont know about the rest of you but i CRAWLED before I could walk. I have never crawed though. :tongue:

I agree though pops people don't know what patience is. What we need it to combine ScottCase and Mike and we would have a paitent fan who didnt panick and let the sky fall, but didnt drink to much koolaid either. :D

[ghst187]

this team is on the brink of greatness. I know Parcells would never say that but i know him and Jerry feel this privatly . This team is still molding and gelling together, much like the 91 team which went 11-5. We all know what happen the following year. Guys Im telling you once this team can come together and the players get to that comfort level at there respected positions and with each other, they will take off. Keith Davis , is a player with tremedous athletic talent, who is also a very solid tackler, to me once he gets the more mental part down of his position his natural skills will take over. I say by week 8, you will see the secondary vastly improve because of this. Canty, Spears, Ware, Ratcliff,Brunett, are all rookie players that are vital in this defense's growth and ability. Right now they too are still working out the mental wrinkles of there positions, but You can see already there starting to come along. Canty had a great game last week, ware has posted sacks in back to back games, ratcliff came in and had half a sack, burnett is getting heathly, spears is improving. Again by week 8 I see these guys being players. You see once this defense gets alittle more experience , and a tad bit more mentally sound, there going to take off. I WILL BET THE FREAKING HOUSE RIGHT NOW , DALLAS FINISHES AS A TOP FIVE DEFENSE THIS SEASON.

On offense this team is trying to find its idenity. The playing calling has been solid, I think payton is mixing it up well. I think the trouble they run into is going to the well alittle to often in certain key circumstances. I think though as the season goes on this teams offense will gell. It takes alittle while for qbs to get adjusted to there new wr's and te's . You watch how well witten does the rest of the year. I just think this offense has shown the ability to get it done, and can win if the defense falters.This team just needs to build some steadfastness .


Im seeing a 10-6 season fellas and ladies, with us really taking off in 2006.

Parcells is doing a great Job, this will be evident when the music is over.

:star:

free kool-aid, pass it around.... :cheers:

I'm not buyin it until I see some changes on O and D. Like Witten not playing fullback but actuall catching passes (what he does best). Like Roy not back in coverage, but actually blasting RBs (what he does best). Like Ware rushing the QB instead of dropping into coverage....Like a blitz package that actually gets to and sacks a QB without giving him time to look through several progressions...like a running game that calls more than 3 different running plays and the same ones when they continue not to work...
I'll believe it when I see it, and i don't see it with Zimmer and I'm watching Payton pretty closely..
:gassy1:

[Hostile]

If you're serious about that, I'll take that bet. Where do you live? Is it a nice house?


:cool:Don't bet with him Rack. He's a known welcher.

[CowboysFan02]

Don't bet with him Rack. He's a known welcher.

But then you would get to use that funny avatar on him again. :lmao2:

[Cbz40]

I dont know about the rest of you but i CRAWLED before I could walk. I have never crawed though. :tongue:

I agree though pops people don't know what patience is. What we need it to combine ScottCase and Mike and we would have a paitent fan who didnt panick and let the sky fall, but didnt drink to much koolaid either. :D


Exactly........ :)

Crawed.......crawled....sorry about that.....my fingers got ahead of my brain.

Blame it on Old Age. :)

[Eddie]

If you're serious about that, I'll take that bet. Where do you live? Is it a nice house?


:cool:

I want in on this bet also. I can use a nice house to live in also. :laugh2:

[CactusCowboy]

Cannot agree with you, sorry........

[ghst187]

Some of you younguns need to go back a review you Cowboy History:

I'll make your assignment easy.......recheck the roster of the "91 Team".......Now check the roster of the "92 Team". Pretty much the same team. Now compare the "W & L" records. Even you guys had to crawl before you could walk......lol

Remember.....Patience is a virtue........

Good Post MikeD17






.

recheck the coaching staff back then....it was fresh and innovative, it put players in positions to succeed, it got the best out of players, it developed talent, it forged a team identity based on the talents of the players, ....

[Justis]

recheck the coaching staff back then....it was fresh and innovative, it put players in positions to succeed, it got the best out of players, it developed talent, it forged a team identity based on the talents of the players, ....:rolleyes: It's easy to pretend all this crap about the Cowboys coaching staff now. I wonder how innovative you thought it was in 1989.

[big dog cowboy]

this team is on the brink of greatness. I know Parcells would never say that but i know him and Jerry feel this privatly . This team is still molding and gelling together, much like the 91 team which went 11-5. We all know what happen the following year. Guys Im telling you once this team can come together and the players get to that comfort level at there respected positions and with each other, they will take off. Keith Davis , is a player with tremedous athletic talent, who is also a very solid tackler, to me once he gets the more mental part down of his position his natural skills will take over. I say by week 8, you will see the secondary vastly improve because of this. Canty, Spears, Ware, Ratcliff,Brunett, are all rookie players that are vital in this defense's growth and ability. Right now they too are still working out the mental wrinkles of there positions, but You can see already there starting to come along. Canty had a great game last week, ware has posted sacks in back to back games, ratcliff came in and had half a sack, burnett is getting heathly, spears is improving. Again by week 8 I see these guys being players. You see once this defense gets alittle more experience , and a tad bit more mentally sound, there going to take off. I WILL BET THE FREAKING HOUSE RIGHT NOW , DALLAS FINISHES AS A TOP FIVE DEFENSE THIS SEASON.

On offense this team is trying to find its idenity. The playing calling has been solid, I think payton is mixing it up well. I think the trouble they run into is going to the well alittle to often in certain key circumstances. I think though as the season goes on this teams offense will gell. It takes alittle while for qbs to get adjusted to there new wr's and te's . You watch how well witten does the rest of the year. I just think this offense has shown the ability to get it done, and can win if the defense falters.This team just needs to build some steadfastness .


Im seeing a 10-6 season fellas and ladies, with us really taking off in 2006.

Parcells is doing a great Job, this will be evident when the music is over.

:star:

Interesting take. Just a little to optimistic for my taste.

[jem88]

:rolleyes: It's easy to pretend all this crap about the Cowboys coaching staff now. I wonder how innovative you thought it was in 1989.
But here's a key difference: Once Jimmy realized it wasn't working with a stiff like Shula, he fired him. I can't see Parcells doing the same with Zimmer or Payton.

[Silverstar]

The talent is already there for most of the positions. We just need to create some chemistry to bring it all together IMO.

You have to remember, that this team has about 20 new players from last year. I think that's part of the problem. We've had so much turnover since Parcells has arrived...it's mind boggling really. The team IS definitely better now, but all these guys have to learn a new system and that takes time.

After the bye, I think the new rookies/veterans will be more comfortable with each other and the team will have found its identity. Until then, we just have to hope for the best.



:starspin

[LaTunaNostra]

Welcome back, Mike...missed ya!

[MikeD17]

hey thanks la tuna nostra. hope you been doing good.

Im surprised that most of you dont see the obvious talent of this team. Do you realize how sick this defense will become?? Wait until we beat the eagles this week, you'll all be thinking ......hmm maybe we are on the brink of greatness....


:star:

[Sarge]

It's a little early to be predicting greatness IMO.

We need to be solid week in and week out before the word 'greatness' creeps outta my mouth.