The dreaded Dead Zone

CCBoy said:
History in Dallas ...

Yes, the Dallas Cowboys played a game in Cleveland against the Browns just two days after the assassination of President John F. Kennedy in Dallas. The game, part of the regularly scheduled NFL season, took place on Sunday, November 24, 1963, in Cleveland Municipal Stadium. The Cowboys were met with a hostile reception due to the city's association with the assassination.

I wonder what Jimmy Johnson was thinking?

  • Hostile Reception:
    The Cowboys faced a hostile environment in Cleveland, with fans expressing anger and resentment towards the team due to the city's connection to the assassination. Some fans even referred to the Cowboys as "murderers" and "assassins".

  • Modell's Instruction:
    Cleveland Browns owner Art Modell instructed the stadium announcer to refer to the team only as "the Cowboys" and not "the Dallas Cowboys".

  • Symbol of the City:
    The Cowboys, as the city's representatives, became a symbol of the tragedy, even though they were not directly involved.
The Saudi Prince loaned Jerry $50 M to purchase the Cowboys and Jimmy Johnson insulted Jerry for showing The Prince the Cowboys Stadium while in use.
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Jerry ... "I lost my tolerance for a lot of things. I probably should have had a little more tolerance with Jimmy Johnson. Seriously."
Jones, then best known for the fortune he amassed as an oil tycoon, purchased the Cowboys for $140 million in 1989. One of his first orders of business was hiring the highly coveted Johnson away from the University of Miami.

While success wasn’t quite immediate, it wouldn’t take long for the Cowboys to return to football Valhalla under Johnson. He won successive Super Bowls in his fourth and fifth years at the helm — but there wouldn’t be a sixth.

The union between coach and team ended abruptly in 1994. Jones bought out the remainder of Johnson’s contract for $2 million in March of that year. They did so under what were portrayed to be amicable circumstances.

It took Murchison 5 years to help Landry become the winner at the start of the Cowboys as well...
 
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Kwyn said:
Huh?

You just posted this. That’s not your prediction earlier today?

Post in thread 'Cowboys fans feel confident about returning to the playoffs'
https://cowboyszone.com/threads/cow...eturning-to-the-playoffs.535853/post-14235599
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Clean up YOUR ears. I already told you that is off the original and posted OP.

My last post to you was MY posting. Catch up.

It is still too early, but I still see the value to build with.


TEN was my pick and appraisal here and now.

I included the post for mine.
 
CCBoy said:
Clean up YOUR ears. I already told you that is off the original and posted OP.

My last post to you was MY posting. Catch up.

It is still too early, but I still see the value to build with.


TEN was my pick and appraisal here and now.

I included the post for mine.
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post #23 was my pick for now....and clearly stated. OP was quoted.
 
CCBoy said:
Reason of yours? To be in the playoffs and contention for NFC East.

Now who is more important? WR or DE for results for Cowboys? You aren't my Hall Monitor. I have a degree and was a Senior NCO.

Talk a valid discussion, not your convenience.
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The Cowboys’ schedule this season is more difficult than last season. The team’s quarterback was not playing well last season and is now coming back from a significant injury. The team did not have a strong rushing attack last season and have not added talent that can be counted on to improve it. Instead the team added a premium wide receiver suggesting the team wants to improve their passing game. Last year’s Cowboys interior defensive line was not strong. Similar to their running back room they did not take bonafide steps to improve it.

That’s why I predict a six win season. You saying “10-11” wins is predicting over 10% percent of all possible outcomes. Want to narrow it down a little?
 
KingCorcoran said:
The Cowboys’ schedule this season is more difficult than last season. The team’s quarterback was not playing well last season and is now coming back from a significant injury. The team did not have a strong rushing attack last season and have not added talent that can be counted on to improve it. Instead the team added a premium wide receiver suggesting the team wants to improve their passing game. Last year’s Cowboys interior defensive line was not strong. Similar to their running back room they did not take bonafide steps to improve it.

That’s why I predict a six win season. You saying “10-11” wins is predicting over 10% percent of all possible outcomes. Want to narrow it down a little?
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Prescott has 7 full seasons. Five of those were winning seasons.

No, question to you was which is more important right now ... DE or WR? come clean on what you KNOW.
 
Rockport said:
Minicamp ended on Jun. 12th and players reported to Oxnard today Jul. 20th. Roughly about 5 weeks of the most dreaded time by GM’s and coaches about getting a phone call about one of your players messing up. The Cowboys have been pretty good overall with the exception of the Turpin allegations which is certainly a downer.

So kudo’s to the Cowboys for getting through to them about staying out of trouble. A indication of a good culture being created.
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Truer words have.not been spoken, Mickey.
Before long we shall reap the benefits of fans such as yourself who love the status quo.
 

Defensive Ends​

The edge rushers top the list with Micah Parsons being the superstar supplemented by another double-digit sack artist in Dante Fowler Jr. Three second-round options in Marshand Kneeland, Sam Williams and the recently signed 2025 pick Donovan Ezeiruaku on rookie deals with loads of potential.

Wide receivers​

The wideouts rank second, and like defensive end, superstar CeeDee Lamb elevates the entire position. He is paired with a genuine freak show outside receiver in George Pickens, and they combine to be one of the top duos in the NFL. The depth behind them is limited but includes a former second-round pick who has never had quality quarterback play and a speed option who has made a ton of plays on limited touches.

https://cowboyswire.usatoday.com/st...sition-groups-from-best-to-worst/85266997007/
 

Linebackers​

This position has a ton of talent and potential. They are being paired with the top linebacker developer in the NFL, Matt Eberflus, so they should reach their full potential for Dallas. Overshown was voted a top 10 linebacker, but he will be out most of the year. Kenneth Murray, Jack Sanborn, and Marist Liufau all need to step up until he returns, and they all possess the raw talent to do so when channeled correctly.

Offensive line​

Dallas has one of the best interior groups in the league with All-Pro Tyler Smith, first-round pick Tyler Booker, and second-year center Beebe. But the OL isn't in the top three because their tackle play was atrocious in 2024. Terence Steele could bounce back after struggling under former offensive line coach Mike Solari, and Tyler Guyton has the traits to be an excellent left tackle, but he needs to be stronger mentally. They have good depth with Brock Hoffman, T.J. Bass, Robert Jones, and Asim Richards.

https://cowboyswire.usatoday.com/st...sition-groups-from-best-to-worst/85266997007/



These two groups added to the top two positional groups makes the Cowboys formidable.
 
Whirlwin said:
No, something is wrong with the poster lol
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You bet, holding you intelligent in a discussion site. I played... :popcorn: ... and insult isn't talking football. Wrong? :laugh::flagwave::lmao2::thumbup: Quick, go to Harvard.:muttley:
 
CCBoy said:
Prescott has 7 full seasons. Five of those were winning seasons.

No, question to you was which is more important right now ... DE or WR? come clean on what you KNOW.
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DE. Now. Are you able to commit to 10 or 11. Simple question.
 
KingCorcoran said:
DE. Now. Are you able to commit to 10 or 11. Simple question.
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Playoff was the commitment now. Three times the standard of 10 has been told you.

I'm not going to say that and post it the 4th time for your amusements. If you are not earnest in a valid discussion, you move on. DE projects as the strongest projection as game changer. Now the team needs internal growths.n

The WR and DE group, here and now, should put this team into the playoff picture.

This team needs to play some ball, but so do the Eagles. You guaranteeing and calling their wins as well.

I'm not...
 
CCBoy said:
Playoff was the commitment now. Three times the standard of 10 has been told you.

I'm not going to say that and post it the 4th time for your amusements. If you are not earnest in a valid discussion, you move on. DE projects as the strongest projection as game changer. Now the team needs internal growths.n

The WR and DE group, here and now, should put this team into the playoff picture.

This team needs to play some ball, but so do the Eagles. You guaranteeing and calling their wins as well.

I'm not...
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Eagles might win 10 games. They’re not going to rack up 14 again. Eleven of 17 games against teams that went to the playoffs last season. Lost 4,000 snaps to retirement, free agency, and trade from their vaunted defensive last year. They have to replace their right guard. Obviously they are well ahead of where Dallas is right now. They’re not waltzing into another Super Bowl, in my opinion.
 
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