How good are Cowboy going to be this year?

[BoyzBlaster]

Uh......yes.

D jumped from 32nd to 30th after we acquired Q and Clark. They weren't enough(duh), but they did make it better.

And now we've acquired a quality starting S in Thompson, a quality strongside OLB in Gary, an average MLB in Winters, and a solid 2 down NT in Oboner.

Why are you questioning "acquired"? I don't understand.

It seemed pretty obvious the guy you replied to was talking about what has changed year over year.

 

[BoyzBlaster]

Uh......yes.

D jumped from 32nd to 30th after we acquired Q and Clark. They weren't enough(duh), but they did make it better.

And now we've acquired a quality starting S in Thompson, a quality strongside OLB in Gary, an average MLB in Winters, and a solid 2 down NT in Oboner.

Why are you questioning "acquired"? I don't understand.

Also calling 32 to 30 a jump is pretty sad.

 

[kskboys]

It seemed pretty obvious the guy you replied to was talking about what has changed year over year.

Not sure what you mean.

 

[kskboys]

Also calling 32 to 30 a jump is pretty sad.

In a small sample, it is a jump. Even more sad that you can't see it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[jazzcat22]

What I don't understand is you thinking that. I mean our pass rush was so bad. I don't know how you could think they wouldn't have made a difference.

He can't do it all by himself. He rarely, if at any time took over a game for defense. Except maybe against a very weak offense and QB.

 

[Bullflop]

I have concerns seeing so many prognosticators offering prematurely glowing predictions about some sure-fired successes that the Cowboys should experience in 2026. It really seems like wishful thinking is running rampant lately with nothing concrete to base it on as yet. Let's just relax and simply hope for the best, folks! Good fortune will either be granted or linger far too long to accept . . . sound familiar?? Let's merely sit back and enjoy the proceedings. It's much easier on the nerves!

 

[J-man]

I am optimistic that they will have a very good season. NFCE champs, NFC championship game and who knows if they advance.

 

[TwentyOne]

The team has Brian Schottenheimer as its head coach. He's a loser.

Chill mate.

Our incredible talent in the FO is easily compensating for that.

And you know as they say: You cant be great at every position.

 

[75boyz]

I have concerns seeing so many prognosticators offering prematurely glowing predictions about some sure-fired successes that the Cowboys should experience in 2026. It really seems like wishful thinking is running rampant lately with nothing concrete to base it on as yet. Let's just relax and simply hope for the best, folks! Good fortune will either be granted or linger far too long to accept . . . sound familiar?? Let's merely sit back and enjoy the proceedings. It's much easier on the nerves!

No, it's factual not predictions, don't you see?
Oh, you mean they haven't played a down on the field as a Cowboys defender yet.

Well...
I mean...
I guess there's that.

 

[cmoney23]

Are they going to be as good as the 12 win teams with McCarthy?

Or the Garrett teams in 2014,16 and 18?

Or is this more of a rebuilding and development year on defense and we should hold down our expectations to just contending for playoffs? Like with Parcells.

Or are we expecting even more with added talent on defense unseen in action?

I'm keeping my expectation to 5-7 wins. Let's call it 6. I haven't seen enough to think this group as constructed can be any better.

 

[lwehlers]

Are they going to be as good as the 12 win teams with McCarthy?

Or the Garrett teams in 2014,16 and 18?

Or is this more of a rebuilding and development year on defense and we should hold down our expectations to just contending for playoffs? Like with Parcells.

Or are we expecting even more with added talent on defense unseen in action?

i see another seven to nine win team.

 

[BoyzBlaster]

In a small sample, it is a jump. Even more sad that you can't see it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

That's some pretty thin soup my man.

 

[GimmeTheBall!]

Look at the schedule. Brutal. 7-10.

 

[G2]

Realistically, maybe 10-11 wins. I'll be pleasantly surprised if we win a playoff game.

 

[DuncanIso]

Realistically, maybe 10-11 wins. I'll be pleasantly surprised if we win a playoff game.

I could see 10 wins also.

 

[big dog cowboy]

we are probably good enough to make the playoffs but we are not coached well enough to win a Super bowl.

There is no proof of that.

 

[DuncanIso]

Biggest change is the DC and defensive staff. And also the biggest questionmark.

Nobody knows if Parker will be good as a DC or not.

We drafted a great college safety. But safety will not make such a big impact as pass rusher does. And he never played a NFL game.

We drafted some "maybe" pass rusher and shored up the run defense. But we had to replace players also. So the improvement just by the new players to me isnt as big as some want to make it here.

I see us improve. Defense will be better, 15 to 20. Offense will be ok. The misleading bloated stats will go down because of the better defense.

8-9, maybe 9-8. We will miss the playoffs. Eagles are the far better team. Commander maybe to.

Yup.

CP has to succeed.

Or the CZ will turn on him.

 

[big dog cowboy]

I'm keeping my expectation to 5-7 wins. Let's call it 6. I haven't seen enough to think this group as constructed can be any better.

Holy moly.

Considering the massive change and upgrades on defense, you are persemistic!

 

[kskboys]

I have concerns seeing so many prognosticators offering prematurely glowing predictions about some sure-fired successes that the Cowboys should experience in 2026. It really seems like wishful thinking is running rampant lately with nothing concrete to base it on as yet. Let's just relax and simply hope for the best, folks! Good fortune will either be granted or linger far too long to accept . . . sound familiar?? Let's merely sit back and enjoy the proceedings. It's much easier on the nerves!

Not true.

Starting w/ Q, we have acquired the following proven talent on D: Q, Thompson, Gary, Winters, Clark, Durant, Ogboner. That's 7quality NFL players. Monstrous upgrade, and as concrete as you can get. And then add in several promising rooks, and it's wildly apparent that we will be better on D, and by quite a bit. I have no idea how anyone can even think that we haven't majorly upgraded our D.

 

[kskboys]

There is no proof of that.

And quite a few signs to the contrary. Schotty has shown major signs of being good, and zero signs of suckage at this point.