What do you expect of the Cowboys after beating Atlanta?

Verdict

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I’m not sure how this season will turn out, but we deserve to win a game we should have lost rather than letting a lead slip away and lose a game. We were due for a reversal of fortunes.

MM made some gutsy calls, some questionable calls and maybe some ill advised calls, but I think he is a bit rusty too after a lay-off. The good part about his aggressive nature is that can rub off on the players and instill confidence. I still think he is an improvement over Garrett and co.

The defense has sucked. I think some of it is not knowing the players. I think we will see the defense improve to around middle of the pack.

The OL was satisfactory today, even with the top 3 OT out. When they come back, we should expect better line play. I expect Williams to get moved to a different position or benched.

The DL is problematic. I think we have enough talent at DE. We do not have enough quality at DT. It sure would be nice to trade for a stud DT on an expiring contract for a late round pick.

I expect us to win the NFCE going away. The Giants should be “done”. The Skins can’t generate any offense. The Eagles—well they are all over the map —so they could turn it around.

This win today, whether earned or not, can be a huge confidence builder for this team. I think you will see the defense play MUCH better rushing the passer and maybe go to a full 3-4 front when Gregory returns. Gregory and Smith can be monsters at OLB.

There MUST be a plan for Crawford, but currently, I just don’t see it. DE in a 3-4?

If we can stay healthy, we have as good of a chance as anyone. We just need to get the defense up to average and get the offense rolling.
 

MikeB80

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this game changed nothing for me today on the outlook of the team or the season.

I will add my hatred of certain people has gone through the roof today seeing the images in the parking lot and in the stands today.
 

JoeKing

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Too many mistakes are being made which tells me preseason games are more important to this team than we previously thought. However, proving they can play from behind and win is a huge confidence builder. The more this new version of the Cowboys plays, the better they will be, which includes the coaching.
 

AsthmaField

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this game changed nothing for me today on the outlook of the team or the season.

I will add my hatred of certain people has gone through the roof today seeing the images in the parking lot and in the stands today.
What images? I didn’t notice any.

I’m not being sarcastic or anything... I honestly don’t know what your talking about.

Thanks man.
 

America's Cowboy

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Seriously, our Cowboys should be 2 - 0.

Everybody knows it, including our opponents.

I see everyone from the players, coaches and decisions being made by both the players and coaches improving week by week.

If our Cowboys can keep from suffering any more serious injuries, I believe this team will be able to contend with any team, and our talent will be able to help us beat good teams as long as our playcalling and coaching decisions keep improving.
 

Mk2_Cowboys

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It was a crazy day and a fun ending that being said I don’t expect much . There were some really bad coaching decisions in that game .
 

beware_d-ware

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1. I've believed that Dak is a franchise QB for the last year, but if any of y'all still doubt him, speak up now.

2. This defense is going to be a problem all season. Talent-wise and scheme-wise, it's just not up to par.
 

BobbyFlame469

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Lol at certain people. Say what you have to say like a man and stop the coded language.
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DB_Cooper

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With the NFC East as awful as it is I can see us making the playoffs. Perhaps we will get some depth back, find a groove, and make some noise. As poor as the defense has been it feels like Nolan is better at making adjustments than his predecessors. We only gave up 10 points in the second half today. The defense performed well in the second half last week too. That gives me some hope that he can work with what he has.

I’m concerned though that we don’t make finding a quality backup tackle more of a priority. Smith misses a few games a year. I’d like to see us draft a tackle in the 3rd or 4th round next year.
 

plymkr

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I expect them to be interesting and possibly maddening for the rest of the season.
 

Star Guard_31

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I will add my hatred of certain people has gone through the roof today seeing the images in the parking lot and in the stands today.

Are you talking about social distancing?

It didn’t seem like they had too many people in the stadium today.
 
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