Why I believe the Cowboys will win the East

[CouchCoach]

Let's start with the Curse of the Repeat. No team has won it back to back in 16 years and 16 years is a long time, especially if you just got your driver's license.

Let's add that the last 3 coaching changes resulted in the playoffs in that new HC's first year.

But that's not why they will win the East. This is all about redemption.

Whether you buy into the Cowboys were the most talented team or not, and I do not, I do believe they were the most underachieving team based on their talent. They may have liked their HC but not enough to redeem him. He was not the kind of guy that invited that from players.

Last year's players have been conveniently given the excuse that it was the coaching staff but in order to prove that correct, they must achieve this season. They perform and all fingers continue to point at the coaching staff. They don't and the ?'s turn toward them.

Couple this with they have THE HC in the NFL is need of redemption after getting fired and a first year HC taking his team to the NFCCG with the QB rumored to be the reason he was fired. Think about how seeing that smug QB, already rumored to be having some difficulty with his new HC, all season long while you sit at home unemployed. He's buying a 20M Malibu home with his then girlfriend while you wonder about your future.

The former HC was more like management, the enemy, and this new HC is more like them. He's got a great genuine smile, a blue collar attitude and the type coach a player wants to play his best for because he's pulling for him.

You can't tell me that having a coach under fire and rumors running rampant that as a player you are going to give your all for that guy when the chips are down. Where's the connection with a guy that's part of the Jones family and an Ivy Leaguer and a guy still in training? When did you ever hear of players from other teams calling out the opposing coach for incompetence? Well, they never heard that in the media either.

The perfect storm is in place and the stars aligned because a team in need of redemption got the HC they wanted and the connection was immediate if for no other reason than the common goal they share. They can and will redeem each other, they will win the East, belief will be re-instilled in them and they will play up to potential. How far that can take them is anyone's guess but they will win the East.

 

[cern]

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[viman96]

Let's go! Sept 13th can't get here fast enough!

 

[khiladi]

Because the rest of the East is garbage and Dallas is completely loaded on offense, outside their mediocre QB with the rest of the currently mediocre QBs in the NFC East, who would look a lot better in this Cowboys offense than our mediocre QB?

 

[cern]

Let's start with the Curse of the Repeat. No team has won it back to back in 16 years and 16 years is a long time, especially if you just got your driver's license.

Let's add that the last 3 coaching changes resulted in the playoffs in that new HC's first year.

But that's not why they will win the East. This is all about redemption.

Whether you buy into the Cowboys were the most talented team or not, and I do not, I do believe they were the most underachieving team based on their talent. They may have liked their HC but not enough to redeem him. He was not the kind of guy that invited that from players.

Last year's players have been conveniently given the excuse that it was the coaching staff but in order to prove that correct, they must achieve this season. They perform and all fingers continue to point at the coaching staff. They don't and the ?'s turn toward them.

Couple this with they have THE HC in the NFL is need of redemption after getting fired and a first year HC taking his team to the NFCCG with the QB rumored to be the reason he was fired. Think about how seeing that smug QB, already rumored to be having some difficulty with his new HC, all season long while you sit at home unemployed. He's buying a 20M Malibu home with his then girlfriend while you wonder about your future.

The former HC was more like management, the enemy, and this new HC is more like them. He's got a great genuine smile, a blue collar attitude and the type coach a player wants to play his best for because he's pulling for him.

You can't tell me that having a coach under fire and rumors running rampant that as a player you are going to give your all for that guy when the chips are down. Where's the connection with a guy that's part of the Jones family and an Ivy Leaguer and a guy still in training? When did you ever hear of players from other teams calling out the opposing coach for incompetence? Well, they never heard that in the media either.

The perfect storm is in place and the stars aligned because a team in need of redemption got the HC they wanted and the connection was immediate if for no other reason than the common goal they share. They can and will redeem each other, they will win the East, belief will be re-instilled in them and they will play up to potential. How far that can take them is anyone's guess but they will win the East.

fyi, opening day of dove season was a success. much cooler temps than yesterday. took a regular bag limit and an additional 18 european collared dove. dogs are happy.

 

[Diehardblues]

Wouldn’t it be the perfect storm for us to be looking like SB champs only to have the rug pulled out from under us with this current situation ending the season.

 

[Stash]

Let's start with the Curse of the Repeat. No team has won it back to back in 16 years and 16 years is a long time, especially if you just got your driver's license.

Let's add that the last 3 coaching changes resulted in the playoffs in that new HC's first year.

But that's not why they will win the East. This is all about redemption.

Whether you buy into the Cowboys were the most talented team or not, and I do not, I do believe they were the most underachieving team based on their talent. They may have liked their HC but not enough to redeem him. He was not the kind of guy that invited that from players.

Last year's players have been conveniently given the excuse that it was the coaching staff but in order to prove that correct, they must achieve this season. They perform and all fingers continue to point at the coaching staff. They don't and the ?'s turn toward them.

Couple this with they have THE HC in the NFL is need of redemption after getting fired and a first year HC taking his team to the NFCCG with the QB rumored to be the reason he was fired. Think about how seeing that smug QB, already rumored to be having some difficulty with his new HC, all season long while you sit at home unemployed. He's buying a 20M Malibu home with his then girlfriend while you wonder about your future.

The former HC was more like management, the enemy, and this new HC is more like them. He's got a great genuine smile, a blue collar attitude and the type coach a player wants to play his best for because he's pulling for him.

You can't tell me that having a coach under fire and rumors running rampant that as a player you are going to give your all for that guy when the chips are down. Where's the connection with a guy that's part of the Jones family and an Ivy Leaguer and a guy still in training? When did you ever hear of players from other teams calling out the opposing coach for incompetence? Well, they never heard that in the media either.

The perfect storm is in place and the stars aligned because a team in need of redemption got the HC they wanted and the connection was immediate if for no other reason than the common goal they share. They can and will redeem each other, they will win the East, belief will be re-instilled in them and they will play up to potential. How far that can take them is anyone's guess but they will win the East.

So I have to ask, if the players do prove it this year, will you admit that it in fact was the prior coaching that was holding this team back?

 

[fivetwos]

I think they win the East also based on it being an awful division.

I have unrealistic high hopes as usual, but what I ultimately think we will see is a lot of inconsistency.

They will look like champs one week, and not be able to stop anyone and yield 40+ points in others.

The difference being when they look especially good it's not always against bad teams.

Dallas will be a pretty good team in 2020, but will need some luck to get to a SB (like Garrapolo and/or Brees not being able to play).

They are better than Philly and Green Bay and LA, right on par with Seattle and Minnesota.....but not as good as SF or NO.

 

[Tangle_Foot]

We will win the East because we're that damn good

 

[fivetwos]

They need to control the clock.

Keep that defense on the sidelines and limit the other teams scoring opportunities.

Also....red zone...no more constant MFG or even many attempts.

Do those two things (which are easier said than done) and they have a chance to go deep into the playoffs.

The idea of not even APPEARING in an NFC title game in 25 years is embarrassing and needs to be shaken. That's Browns and Lions territory.

 

[Bobhaze]

The NFC East repeat curse is real. Besides, the Cowboys grossly underachieved last year. I have no problems believing they can win the NFCE. I have no doubt this offense will be potent. What remains to be seen is if this defense can stop anyone. That’s the fly in the ointment for me this year.

 

[MikeB80]

Wouldn’t it be the perfect storm for us to be looking like SB champs only to have the rug pulled out from under us with this current situation ending the season.

apart of me would hate that

another part of me would love to see McCarthy have to experience that as payback for 14.

 

[Point-of-the-Star]

There's a whole lot of psychology wrapped up in your post Couch Coach. You may be on to something sans all the past history stuff. The key to separating NFL teams, as team talent is pretty close, is motivation and discipline and this team may have the motivation and discipline to succeed. I hope so. NE succeeds on this two traits.

 

[Cowboy4ever]

We will win the East simply because we are the best team in the East.

Eagles - players dropping like flies, headed to a contract dispute with their premier OL, but still going to be a tough out. They are really the only other team in the East that could win it, it's a 2 team division right now

Washington - They are still a few years away from seriously competing but that DL is impressive

Giants- While I think they will be very improved over last year, they are an 8-8 team at best this year.

We are headed into the Season and it is really our division to lose. As long as they don't crap the bed like they did last year down the stretch, we should be good to go.

 

[Stash]

The NFC East repeat curse is real. Besides, the Cowboys grossly underachieved last year. I have no problems believing they can win the NFCE. I have no doubt this offense will be potent. What remains to be seen is if this defense can stop anyone. That’s the fly in the ointment for me this year.

Personally, I consider winning the East to be a pretty low bar of expectations. Mine are currently set much higher.

I mean take a look at the rest of the division, if we can't now beat those teams, we've got issues.

But I truly think that this offense should - and will - be so potent that teams will be playing catch-up virtually every week. That plays into two other strengths -

1. Zeke Elliott and Pollard and a dominant running game allowing for ball control and time of possession.
2. An improved pass rush being able to pin their ears back and attack opposing quarterbacks.

Gone are the days of submissive 'do what we do' and 'take what the opponent gives you' weak-minded coaching and game-plans. And in are attacking philosophies on both sides of the ball, along with now NFL-caliber special teams.

Winning the East is my lowest expectation.

 

[CouchCoach]

fyi, opening day of dove season was a success. much cooler temps than yesterday. took a regular bag limit and an additional 18 european collared dove. dogs are happy.

Oh, so now you are shooting the pet ones with collars on and foreign visitors as well? I hope you had the decency to send the tag and a note to the owners in Europe.

 

[CouchCoach]

So I have to ask, if the players do prove it this year, will you admit that it in fact was the prior coaching that was holding this team back?

stash, I never thought different and was a contact critic of Linehan, never understood his hiring, and not a Garrett defender. I place a lot of importance on coaching.

 

[Stash]

stash, I never thought different and was a contact critic of Linehan, never understood his hiring, and not a Garrett defender. I place a lot of importance on coaching.

Sounds like we're very much in agreement.

 

[CouchCoach]

The NFC East repeat curse is real. Besides, the Cowboys grossly underachieved last year. I have no problems believing they can win the NFCE. I have no doubt this offense will be potent. What remains to be seen is if this defense can stop anyone. That’s the fly in the ointment for me this year.

Brother, that fly has been buzzing around Dallas for years.

What you have is a follow the ball GM and if every owner were his own GM, I don't think it would be any different. They're all follow the ball, that's where the entertainment and money is.

 

[Diehardblues]

stash, I never thought different and was a contact critic of Linehan, never understood his hiring, and not a Garrett defender. I place a lot of importance on coaching.

Yea, Cowboys history definitely supports coaching matters. Unfortunately our frikin owner all too often hasn’t bought into that with his ulterior motives.