What a difference between this coaching staff and the prior regime?

[kskboys]

There were some good players on offense. On D you have Gregory finally doing something. Winning without Lawrence, Diggs is a beast while the secondary wasn’t very good. Parsons is a beast while the LB corp was suspect to say the least. They largely ignored DT and safety! Drafted a LB in a wheelchair?? Who isn’t even on a team.

There wasn’t a good defense here. Most of it phased out within a year and a half. They completely failed to put a legit group together in over a decade? You talk like they didn’t have time or that you never actually saw a quality defensive unit before?

And no one wants to recognize the intangibles and what this team is doing trough injury. And the other young guys stepping up like Steele and Biadiscz, plus Lamb, Kearse, Osa, Golston, etc. A handful of talent doesn’t equal a “very good team”. That’s a stretch.

In just 2 drafts, this new regime has formed a viable D. Still has holes, but it is so much better. Why? We slammed resources at actual S's and drafted some tough, disruptive DT's.

 

[Big_D]

I didn’t say I’m not seeing a difference. You continue misreading or misinterpreting with statements I haven’t s said. Try sticking to what I said.

And yet you keep making excuses. All the intangibles that are supposed to add up after years of development, never did with a clueless HC. But some still think we're in the same situation because it's yet to be proven. lol Like the sky is blue and the grass is green a better team today is matter of fact not mere speculation. It's not a wait and see. We already saw enough! Some just want to fool themselves still thinking Garrett's in the same category. This team is very different top to bottom including Jerry. That starts with a HC who has the plan, input, trust... and ability. I'm not misinterpreting anything.

 

[Diehardblues]

In just 2 drafts, this new regime has formed a viable D. Still has holes, but it is so much better. Why? We slammed resources at actual S's and drafted some tough, disruptive DT's.

Defense is obviously the biggest difference. And playmakers like Diggs and Parsons lead the way with influx of talent.

Looking forward to Gallimores return from injury. But yea , last two drafts haven’t had all of the bust and risk from recent drafts.

 

[Big_D]

In just 2 drafts, this new regime has formed a viable D. Still has holes, but it is so much better. Why? We slammed resources at actual S's and drafted some tough, disruptive DT's.

The 2 drafts have been outstanding. All that on top of the ability to juggle the injuries and still make adjustments. Plus the other FA additions. Of course there's still going to be holes, but it's coming together better than it has in a very long time.

 

[Diehardblues]

And yet you keep making excuses. All the intangibles that are supposed to add up after years of development, never did with a clueless HC. But some still think we're in the same situation because it's yet to be proven. lol Like the sky is blue and the grass is green a better team today is matter of fact not mere speculation. It's not a wait and see. We already saw enough! Some just want to fool themselves still thinking Garrett's in the same category. This team is very different top to bottom including Jerry. That starts with a HC who has the plan, input, trust... and ability. I'm not misinterpreting anything.

You see them as excuses . I present them as explanations.

And I’ve never said they are in same category. As a matter of fact I’ve stated over and over again this is a more experienced and proven HC.

Remember it was our owners intent to retain JG. And in the end was still looking for a way to retain him when we all knew it was time to move on.

I just see JG with his very limited experience and qualifications to be a HC as doing as well as any of his predecessors this era . The fact our dysfunctional ownership provided him more time was based on that success he had.

And like JG and the rest of our HC this era, McC will be measured by his success in the playoffs.

 

[Bullflop]

It's really refreshing to see our members clinging to such a positive mindset with this year's coaching staff. The significant improvement within the ranks of our players is, clearly, much easier to welcome with open arms. Being successful, now, in 2021 is a comforting experience, without a doubt.

Perhaps the good news will continue to be seen as a blessing for us all in 2021. It has surely been a seemingly endless journey to see such a vastly-improved state of competitive readiness. The fans of this year's version of Dallas Cowboys are quite fortunate.

At long last, we're privileged to experience being the fans of a team with a great chance of being champions, rather than mediocre NFL participants. It's a far better fandom to enjoy this season. Let's just continue to enjoy the ride and be appreciative of this team and its newfound success! Better days are here and hopefully, destined to stay a while! Go, Dallas Cowboys -- champs knocking at the door!

 

[Diehardblues]

The 2 drafts have been outstanding. All that on top of the ability to juggle the injuries and still make adjustments. Plus the other FA additions. Of course there's still going to be holes, but it's coming together better than it has in a very long time.

While things are looking better especially defensively we have got off to great starts before this era. They just didn’t end like we had hoped.

Is it going to be a greater bitter pill to swallow this year if it ends disappointingly or is it still going to feel better because we lost with a better HC?

 

[Reid1boys]

You don't think we should compare coaches and players and such? On a message board? For Bog's sake, why not?

The preparation, calls, approach, everything is different. Why in the world are we not supposed to notice it?

How exactly has the "Preparation," been different?
What exactly do you mean when you say "Approach?" What approach did JG have that is different/less than Big Mike?
IM not doing anything than trying to understand all these things people say are so different. Mostly I want to know what inside info you have when discussing the preparation these coaches have each week.

 

[Reid1boys]

While things are looking better especially defensively we have got off to great starts before this era. They just didn’t end like we had hoped.

Is it going to be a greater bitter pill to swallow this year if it ends disappointingly or is it still going to feel better because we lost with a better HC?

I heard someone recently say about Cowboys fans... we think it is our "Birth right," to winning SBs. It isnt. Its damn hard to win a SB and the fact there are so many teams that have zero sb wins proves that.

There is only 1 team winning their last game. This year wont be any worse than other years for me if we get bounced. I was in GB for the Dez catch, and that was painful as hell. I personally loved Dez, and that one play changed his LIFE. Imagine had it been ruled a catch (which it was) and we go on to make the SB. You think Dez's time in Dallas would have ended the same. But I digress. I was also at the 2016 playoff loss to GB and that was painful as well.

I will probably be at any playoff game this year as well.... and I can only hope it ends differently, but lets be real. The Rams, Bucs, Cards, GB... none of those teams are just gonna roll over and die.

So at the end of the season you need to judge the coaches and the team, not after a heartbreaking loss. Cant the coach and team do everything right and still lose? If we lose does it simply mean the coach didnt do his job? If we lose does it mean Dak cant win the big one?

In the end, I am now old enough to keep this game in proper perspective. The game consumes much of my life during the season. I anxiously await each game all week. My entire day revolves around gameday. I will have traveled from Ca to at least 5 and mayb 6 to 7 games by the time the season is over. If we are fortunate enough to make the SB, I will drive to LA and spend a few days down there leading up to the SB. I will not take out a 25k loan to attend though..lol.
BUT, that means that I am enjoying the hell out of this season right now, and if we get bounced that will not have changed. If we win or lose a SB it will not change my life in any way.

 

[john van brocklin]

I didn’t see Stash’s post to respond to but when we practically go for it on short 4th downs in almost any spot on the field much easier to run on 3rd downs. Lol

I’d be so much more on board with McCarthy without some of these unbelievable 4th down decisions , questionable time clock Mgmt and analytical schemes. I keep thinking it’s going to cost us in the most critical situation in the playoffs.

Agree with you 100% blues!
These have been my biggest concerns with Mac.
Our winning has kind of covered over these issues, but in the playoffs when the margin of error is small it could very well cost us the game.

 

[beware_d-ware]

JG would have gone run heavy with Cooper Rush in vs the Vikings and called triple hook routes on every pass play.

That 75 yard seam throw to Cedrick Wilson doesn't happen. That 20 yard game winning fade to Cooper doesn't happen. Under Garrett, we lose that game with the same roster.

 

[cowboyed]

This kinda ignores the fact we had no qb for 3 quarters of last season.

Ignorance is bliss and piss.

 

[plymkr]

I remember at the end of last year we won 3 out of the last 4 games. After the bye we won 4 out of 7. So we started getting it together a little bit last season. I still remember the complaining about winning meaningless games in December cuz a lot of people wanted a higher draft pick. I was one of them. Those wins were bitter sweet at the time because it was fun to win but we dropped draft spots. All that to say I feel the difference between this coaching regime and the past regimes is culture. When we won 3 out of 4 to end the season we started getting some positive momentum. Then we took that momentum into the draft and our FO hit a homerun. I feel we started establishing a different culture last year and it carried over this year. To be honest I'm shocked McCarthy is doing this well after last season. I give him credit for starting something in that locker room that has carried onto the field. And I hated McCarthy up until the Patriots game.

 

[ConstantReboot]

What a difference between this coaching staff and the prior regime. Garrett would have told the world if Dak was starting or not, just to give a fair shot to our opponents . I hated that about Garrett, but I love this about our coaching staff now. Why's disclose anything that isn't required by the leauge? Even Jerry and Stephen aren't saying much on the radio anymore. What a change we're starting to see. I like it.

There are many differences between this current regime and the previous regime.

The previous regime was a coach in training who stubbornly stuck to an archaic scheme.

The new regime just wants to win. Injuries and rookies doesn't seem to phase him. He keeps going about his business placing his players in positions to succeed.

 

[Pompey-Cowboy]

Ignorance is bliss and piss.

Ha ha ha. This made me laugh lots but I have no idea what it means.

 

[calicowboy54]

What a difference between this coaching staff and the prior regime. Garrett would have told the world if Dak was starting or not, just to give a fair shot to our opponents . I hated that about Garrett, but I love this about our coaching staff now. Why's disclose anything that isn't required by the leauge? Even Jerry and Stephen aren't saying much on the radio anymore. What a change we're starting to see. I like it.

so i think the biggest change between. JG and MM is the next man up mantra and the in games changes. JG would say it but we got worse. MM says it and his coaches coach up someone and game plan for them. the in game adjustments are different. when something is not working we change.

at the root of both of those is the respective coaches position coaches.

JG knew no coaches so we let JJ hire them or promote them from players.

MM is bringing in proven coaches & keeping good ones that came up as players. letting them coach up players.

JG no vision
MM has a vision.

JG not proven
MM proven.

JG oc was guy off street that sucked everywhere he’d bee. but was his buddy

MM oc is a kid who he’s taken under his wing and made his offense better.

JG defense we all know rod was past his prime.

MM brought in his buddy with a vision. and his buddy could not make it happen. so he brings in cousin danny. and he’s brought in great position coaches coaching talented players.

summary

JG over his head.
MM in control
KM let’s hope he’s not asked to be HC of a multi billion dollar franchise he’s not ready.

 

[kevinhickey]

What a difference between this coaching staff and the prior regime. Garrett would have told the world if Dak was starting or not, just to give a fair shot to our opponents . I hated that about Garrett, but I love this about our coaching staff now. Why's disclose anything that isn't required by the leauge? Even Jerry and Stephen aren't saying much on the radio anymore. What a change we're starting to see. I like it.

Adaption to your players strengths rather than forcing a system down the players throats is a big difference and having a preseason to implement it also contributed to improvements.

 

[ElGatoGrande]

Such stupid conclusions drawn it's ridiculous. Simultaneously Coach of the Year award winner and imbecile. Really you should be lauding jerry for finally landing a decent defensive coordinator.

 

[Ranched]

MEANWHILE....

 

[Diehardblues]

Doesn’t winning become enough for Jones at some point? Evidently not, according to you. But isn’t that your curse? You’re doomed to never be 100% satisfied with the Cowboys, because there’s no chance for Jerry’s eventual redemption. Or maybe it’s NOT your curse, and being “right” about your decades of scorn is actually your number one priority.

Winning hasn’t been enough for Jethro. At least not yet. I said from Day 1 we could only tolerate an owner like him if we had success.

We didn’t like his ways when we were winning Super Bowls but at least he was doing at that time what was best for Cowboys Football and or the results were there.

I just want what’s ultimately best for Cowboys Football. And since Jimmy left I haven’t see those actions from this owner sustained.

I’d argue besides that early success he’s never been right for Cowboys Football despite any success we’ve had.

There is no curse or crusade about being right. Jethro has already substantiated all criticism . And there will be no redemption for him with an era of foolishness and self righteous indignation.