I'm excited about this season

Diehardblues said:
Yep, back in the day we didnt have this Apathetic attitude. 3 frustrating and disappointing decades with Jethro’s dysfunction has created this.
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Yep, this team is a clown show.
It’s entertaining, but not serious about winning.
If they were, they would get a professional GM and a top notch HC.
So until then, I will watch, but with zero expectations.
 
john van brocklin said:
Yep, this team is a clown show.
It’s entertaining, but not serious about winning.
If they were, they would get a professional GM and a top notch HC.
So until then, I will watch, but with zero expectations.
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Which is certainly fair. Like I said though, I think I see some changes that I haven't seen them do before. And I do like our coaching staff now
 
john van brocklin said:
Yep, this team is a clown show.
It’s entertaining, but not serious about winning.
If they were, they would get a professional GM and a top notch HC.
So until then, I will watch, but with zero expectations.
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Yea, our coaching staff is underwhelming and unproven. And the one constant at top throughout is still there in place to meddle and undermine.

We’re always hopeful but I think we need one of the most talented rosters to overcome the dysfunctional leadership.

But while I’m always watching I haven’t been excited in a long time. Such is life when you’re rooting for a franchise like ours this era.

We aren’t the championship caliber and class organization most of us grew to love decades ago. It is what it is.
 
Diehardblues said:
Yea, our coaching staff is underwhelming and unproven. And the one constant at top throughout is still there in place to meddle and undermine.

We’re always hopeful but I think we need one of the most talented rosters to overcome the dysfunctional leadership.

But while I’m always watching I haven’t been excited in a long time. Such is life when you’re rooting for a franchise like ours this era.

We aren’t the championship caliber and class organization most of us grew to love decades ago. It is what it is.
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Shame more Cowboy fans don't acknowledge this.
 
TheRunningMan said:
Shame more Cowboy fans don't acknowledge this.
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All the ones I know who are from the early or first era of our franchise do acknowledge.

Cowboys were such a respected franchise not just because of their success. Several franchises had more success but none were respected as much.

But if these kids want to get excited I don’t mean to whizz on their parade. Enjoy.
 
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Seems a ton of fans are excited after this draft. Thats a good thing in a way. There hasn't been much to be excited about. Not gonna hate on people's excitement and optimism i actually kinda like seeing it. I just dont expect a good season tbh. Hoping the boys suprise me!
 
RustyBourneHorse said:
For the first time in nearly 3 years, I can say that I'm excited about this season. I'm excited about the Dallas Cowboys 2026 season.

I'm going to start by going out on a limb.....which is probably stupid with me being a horse... I think if the Dallas Cowboys can stay healthy, I think the Dallas Cowboys can contend in 2026. Not just for the division. I think the Cowboys can contend for a SB. I'm NOT saying we will win it. I'm NOT saying it's our year. But I am saying that I think, if the Dallas Cowboys can stay healthy, the team is built with the potential to contend for it all.

Firstly, our offense was solid last year. If we can get our red zone offense better, this offense should be even better. I love the Shelton pick, and I think that Shelton allows us to improve RT. I think we should be able to run the ball better in the red zone. If we can do that, this offense should be even deadlier.

Secondly, obviously, we have Aubrey back. Hopefully he returns to form, because, if he returns to automatic form, I think the results speak for themselves.

Finally, and most importantly, I love, on paper, how much the front office has improved our defence. I was annoyed with them the last two offseasons and was very clear about that. This year, I'm delighted with the moves that have been made. Firstly, I made it clear earlier in the offseason that I like the hire of Parker. I think he's going to be a great DC for us. I love that he's actually been allowed to exert his influence already, and I like the moves that have been made.

Firstly, I think more of a 3-4 base will suit the Cowboys much better. I love that we actually seem to have a plan for the picks and signings that were made. Usually, it seems we're just signing players because they're cheap and winging it. This year, it seems there's an actual plan in place. I can get behind moves when there's a clear plan, and the moves seem logical.

As for our dline, I love the move for Gary. I liked the trade last season for Quinnen Williams. I like the draft picks of Lawrence and Overton. I think they're going to be excellent edge rushers for us in our 3-4 base. I like that we seem like we're going to incorporate a much more physical dline this year. It makes sense, especially since Parker came from Philly. With a much more physical dline, our linebackers and dbs jobs become much easier. Players like Daron Bland should have MUCH better seasons. I think Bland should be able to get back to being an interception magnet because QBs should have a much more difficult time throwing the ball. I also like that the dline looks much more capable of run stopping too with how physical they are. Look how big our dline is. Just for starters, we should have Gary, Clark, and Williams. There aren't enough olinemen to double all of them. Then you factor on the outsides Eze (who will probably be an OLB)/Houston and Lawrence? My goodness!!! That should be fun on the outside!!!

Then let's look at LB! Firstly, the trade up for our DB that I'll get more into along with the trade back to get Lawrence? Brilliant moves by Jerry! Even if you don't like Jerry, that was BRILLIANT! One of the reasons? It allowed us to flip a 5 for Dee Winters. Already out linebacker position looks much better. But then they didn't stop there. We then got Barham? I know we've had issues with Michigan players (aside from Jourdan Lewis), but from what I saw of Barham? He's an absolute beast! His motor is incredible. I think he, Winters, and Overshown are going to be LETHAL! Heck, even for OLB, you'd be looking at probably Barham and probably Eze at OLB in a 3-4? Already that's a MUCH better LB group than we've had for YEARS!! Not only is our dline looking much better, but our linebackers look much better. I love how physical Barham is. It's about time we have a LB with the ability to hit hard. I think we are going to be MUCH harder to run against. That should create a lot more passing situations. That's where the pass rush comes in, but that's also not even the best part of this offseason yet! It's a great part, but there's more beyond what should be a MUCH better front 7.

DBs - this....this might be an elite unit now....firstly, Parker's skillset is particularly with DBs. Firstly, I don't think Bland is as bad as people say. In 2023 when we had the ability to rush the QB, he set the record for pick 6s in one season. I think, with the front 7 we have and Parker, I think he has the ability to be a ball hawk again. I think Revel has the capability to be a solid CB, but I also love the signing of Cobie Durant. He was very good with the Rams. But that's not all, because the Cowboys then signed Locke and Thompson. That's a nice set of veteran safeties. But then, in the draft, we got Downs!!!! Wow!!!! He might have been the best player in the draft and we got him!! He's an absolute monster, and if he stays healthy for us, our safeties should be better than they've been since...well....I don't know because I'm 33. Downs being coached by Parker? That should be awesome!! But then, for the cherry on top, we got Moore in the draft. I understand his injury history, but, 1. Florida's training staff was an absolute mess and 2. We only used the 114th on him. Also, when healthy, he was a unit for Florida.

All of a sudden, the difference between the players on defence we have now compared to the last 2 years or so? It's night and day on paper. I know they actually have to play the games, but the team looks SO much better than it has in years! And as a result? I'm excited for the season. The big key now? The team needs to stay healthy. If the Cowboys can stay healthy, I love how we look.
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I've always been a fan of great defenses. All of our superbowl wins have been when we've had top defenses.

I used to bet $100 every year for us to win the superbowl, no matter how crappy our teams were, at least I got good odds. Won in 92, 94 and 95, met Charles Haley and played blackjack with him in Tahoe right after one big win

Stopped a few years back, JJ just wore me out.

The emphasis on defense this year has won me back.

How bout dem Cowboys!
 
Jarv said:
I've always been a fan of great defenses. All of our superbowl wins have been when we've had top defenses.

I used to bet $100 every year for us to win the superbowl, no matter how crappy our teams were, at least I got good odds. Won in 92, 94 and 95, met Charles Haley and played blackjack with him in Tahoe right after one big win

Stopped a few years back, JJ just wore me out.

The emphasis on defense this year has won me back.

How bout dem Cowboys!
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Yeah, I'm bought back in about our defence. If our offense can be as dominant or more as last year along with Aubrey overall, I think this should be a fun season.
 
Diehardblues said:
All the ones I know who are from the early or first era of our franchise do acknowledge.

Cowboys were such a respected franchise not just because of their success. Several franchises had more success but none were respected as much.

But if these kids want to get excited I don’t mean to whizz on their parade. Enjoy.
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Sometimes the uncertainty is more exciting the known. It’s why I love preseason so much. I love seeing all these guys play and make a name for themselves.
 
You sir, are not allowed to be happy, excited, and certainly not post about positive things you see in this forum. Another violation of these norms around these parts and we will be forced to toilet paper your house.
 
SultanOfSix said:
I will never be “excited” for another season with the standard cast of characters running the show. It will always be a wait and see approach until proven otherwise for many years—at least ten.
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Sad.
 
Reid1boys said:
You sir, are not allowed to be happy, excited, and certainly not post about positive things you see in this forum. Another violation of these norms around these parts and we will be forced to toilet paper your house.
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Oooh noooo!!! Toilet paper around my stable? What ever will I do????
 
plasticman said:
I'm cautiously optimistic.

Give me a 4-0 start to the season and I will get excited. That hasn't happened since 2007.
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Ill have to see how the schedule looks, but I'd even be good with 3-1 or 2-2 if we are looking better than last year
 
RustyBourneHorse said:
Either way, should be enough for a playoff spot. Maybe even the division.
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Well this is all I am hoping for, I like to see dallas in playoffs and play at least one game !
Dallas team has now changed so much from last year, with new young smart DC to top safety in the draft,
basically whole new defense.
Phil and other div teams are going to have to see our new defense and then try to figure out how to play it.
That gives dallas the edge in games with div opponents or any team we have played frequently past couple of years.
 
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