I am really hoping Schottenheimer insists Dak plays in the preseason

[SteveTheCowboy]

Excellent point. Why would they play him in a meaningless game to hopefully prepare him for a superior team in week 1? What's important is that he doesn't get injured. Not the week 1 results. Then the immunity kicks in.

I like the one maybe two series we used to do with Aikman and I think Romo too.

I know...an injury can happen any moment why risk one if you don;t have to. But that fits MY point...the injury can happen any moment, from home to warm ups.

So instead of giving him some PT in "live practice" (easier) games...we're gonna expect him to instantly fire up? Against NFCE rival and SB champs? Sounds even riskier to me.

 

[KJJ]

Yeah, but that can happen anytime during the season. My point still stands.

However, starting the season 0-1 to a division rival who’s the defending SB champs is a tough way to start the season. After the season we had last year it’s important we build some momentum early. We don’t want to be starting the season behind the 8 ball right off the bat.

 

[exciter]

I am really hoping Schottenheimer, insists Dak plays in the preseason.

Why on earth would Schotteheimer have any interest whatsoever in Dak or any 9 year vet QB playing in a meaningless game?
Serves absolutely zero purpose!

 

[dupree89]

i'm just glad we didnt hire belichick and his girlfriend

 

[TheMarathonContinues]

I would normally agree. In the past, I shared this view. But we' be less than a year out from his injury and I'd focus on the final stages of getting healthy and recovery rather than risking injury, again.

Mostly, I want to see how good this Joe Milton guy is. He may have a little something to him.

That’s my thing. I want Milton to get as many reps as possible. I wanted the same for Lance but they just kept throwing Rush which I guess it was to evaluate talent.

 

[TheMarathonContinues]

Why on earth would Schotteheimer have any interest whatsoever in Dak or any 9 year vet QB playing in a meaningless game?
Serves absolutely zero purpose!

People think there’s some correlation to having a good season when playing preseason. Dak shouldn’t play a down in preseason. It proves nothing.

 

[TheMarathonContinues]

i'm just glad we didnt hire belichick and his girlfriend

I almost wish we did for the circus of it all lol. 20 years ago you couldn’t have told me hiring Bellicheat and his 24 year old girlfriend would be a bad move.

 

[Whirlwin]

However, starting the season 0-1 to a division rival who’s the defending SB champs is a tough way to start the season. After the season we had last year it’s important we build some momentum early. We don’t want to be starting the season behind the 8 ball right off the bat.

Yeah, but either the team can start bad, I’m not giving up on us. I think we had a decent off-season and if it wasn’t for injuries, and for the record I understand what you’re saying, it is what it is that’s my opinion

 

[Flamma]

Why on earth would Schotteheimer have any interest whatsoever in Dak or any 9 year vet QB playing in a meaningless game?
Serves absolutely zero purpose!

The purpose is to be ready for week 1, a game that counts. Dak isn't getting any younger and he hasn't played since week 9 of last season. If he comes out flat and we lose by 3 scores, that's what everyone is going to point to. But I too don't believe he'll play in preseason.

 

[KJJ]

Yeah, but either the team can start bad, I’m not giving up on us. I think we had a decent off-season and if it wasn’t for injuries, and for the record I understand what you’re saying, it is what it is that’s my opinion

Philly is more equipped to start bad and overcome it. I haven’t given up on the Cowboys.

 

[StarLord]

It's Jerry and the highest paid player ever vs a first time/last time head coach. He's not doing anything meaningful in preseason games.

 

[zrinkill]

"Shotty" is gonna do whatever Jerry tells him to do.

 

[exciter]

The purpose is to be ready for week 1, a game that counts. Dak isn't getting any younger and he hasn't played since week 9 of last season. If he comes out flat and we lose by 3 scores, that's what everyone is going to point to. But I too don't believe he'll play in preseason.

A month of 2 a days before the 1st game, the belief in a couple of series in a glorified scrimmage isn’t going to change anything.
Thinking it does is just silliness!