Twitter: Stephen: Gilbert had a “hell of a day” But Andy Dalton will be Dallas’ starting QB

[CTcowboy203]

Not sure about what?

That Andy can throw 300 + yards with maybe the best receiving core in the NFL
That the defense is showing improvement
That the NFC East is still winnable

If your offense can score points, and your defense can get stops, you can make a run in the playoffs. I see improvement all around. The season is not over

we can’t “ make a run in the playoffs”...can we make them? Sure, because the division is so bad that someone HAS to. There will be no run in the playoffs.

Developing young guys and seeing whose worthy to stay on the roster >>>>>>>hosting a wildcard game and getting trounced

 

[csirl]

Do you know this franchises record without QB's named Romo or Dak? Ill let you go look that up.

We used to win SBs in past eras. The Romo/Dak era is full of 8-8 seasons and playoff disapointments.

 

[plymkr]

This proves to me the dysfunctional minds of the organization. They'll play the guy they paid money for instead of the guy that gives them the best chance to win. They'd rather lose with the decisions they've made then be flexible and try and win. Pure dysfunction.

 

[plymkr]

It's mind boggling that fans on this side of things can see #3 deserving of the start and the FO can't. Did you see the Dallas players on the sideline when Gilbert ran a first down to their sideline? They all jumped up and cheered him on. He's dangerous out of the pocket, spread the ball around well and can be a threat running.

Everyone remember the teams reaction when Dalton got head-hunted?

Case closed.

Yep, the team responded to GG. They didn't care about Dalton. Sucks for Dalton. But anyone could see that. Why can't the FO.

 

[CouchCoach]

The assistant coach has spoken.

 

[stilltheguru]

Hierarchy is established in the offseason. Dalton is a vet they signed who has so much experience winning and you know the NFC East could still be won and I'm going to win the powerball

Its established in Dallas not winnibg orginizations

 

[Williamsboys]

Always remember it's not the boulders that will trip a person up, it's the pebbles"...In our ownership's head.

 

[jjktkk]

Conspiracy theory alert: Stephen wants to tank for Trevor.

 

[dsturgeon]

Do you know this franchises record without QB's named Romo or Dak? Ill let you go look that up. Get back to me when you come back to reality. Dalton isnt throwing for 300 yards. He had all those same playmakers 2 weeks ago. And he stunk the joint up. He stunk up the joint in Arizona too.

He threw for 266 and 1 TD in that game. A game where zeke killed 2 drives with fumbles, gallup dropped a td pass, and the refs killed a promising drive

 

[cowboyblue22]

Good. No point in winning

this i agree with get the higher draft picks and let mcclay make the picks

 

[dsturgeon]

we can’t “ make a run in the playoffs”...can we make them? Sure, because the division is so bad that someone HAS to. There will be no run in the playoffs.

Developing young guys and seeing whose worthy to stay on the roster >>>>>>>hosting a wildcard game and getting trounced

We can't make a run in the playoffs right now, but by the end of the season who knows. Injuries hurt other teams as well. You never know.

I just don't get it. Why root against them, when there is a clear path to the playoffs. Anything can happen.

 

[fifaguy]

Trying to secure that draft pick I see. Will keep the vomit bag on hand as I watch Dalton get sacked over and over again.

 

[CouchCoach]

Think there might have been some conversation with Dalton before they signed him about exactly why he would come to Dallas? His plan was to ride the QB FA issue out as a backup and hopefully get another QB1 job. This might have to do with their word to him more than the best decision.

What do you think it would say about him if they chose Gigi over him? He was trying to help this team and escape a pocket too small to fit on skinny jeans when he was hammered on a penalty play and the image was his teammates didn't give a damn. They can't leave that image out there for possible suitors.

I do not agree with either one of the tools making that announcement but I do agree with the decision. If it doesn't work, then they can go back and Gilbert might already have the backup QB job in his pocket for 2021.

 

[CouchCoach]

We can't make a run in the playoffs right now, but by the end of the season who knows. Injuries hurt other teams as well. You never know.

I just don't get it. Why root against them, when there is a clear path to the playoffs. Anything can happen.

When was the last time that anything happened in the playoffs?

This is not a good team, it is not a playoff team and doesn't belong there.

 

[75boyz]

Why? Dalton sucked. He was basically Brandon Weeden 2.0.

I’ll tell you why they’re going back to Dalton.. because they paid him a lot of money and by starting Gilbert, they’d be admitting how inept they are as a front office

Yep kinda strange. In that they even started Gilbert over Rush. I mean after getting him back and having developed him for 3 years and all.But I guess that would have been admitting they shouldn't have fired Rush over the Nooch.

So the same principle applies as you mention here. If they started Gilbert over Dalton, that makes them look more inept.

Appearance is everything. Perception is Reality. Signed...The Joneses.

 

[windward]

LOL. Dalton throwing for 300? Give me some of what you're smoking.

He’s done it before.

 

[bark]

You know in 31 other organizations the coach makes that call....
Carry on

 

[dsturgeon]

When was the last time that anything happened in the playoffs?

This is not a good team, it is not a playoff team and doesn't belong there.

going into week 10 out of 17

It is 100 percent feasible that Dalton starts putting up 20+ points a game by the end of the season.

The defense is improving. They are not going to be a shut down defense, but with Dlaw, Gregory, and Smith, they might start more getting turnovers and sacks

special teams is showing improvement

nfc east is open

 

[Philmonroe]

We used to win SBs in past eras. The Romo/Dak era is full of 8-8 seasons and playoff disapointments.

Seems a lot of fans are just happy with 8-8 and complaining as long as its not about the QB. They don't want SB wins just average.

 

[phildadon86]

He’s done it before.

Yeah. In a Cowboys jersey?