DC: Sullivan: Dak’s Improvement, Upcoming Schedule, Iconic Loss Among Thoughts

[waving monkey]

Here’s what befuddles me, and really not just the last few days. This has been an ongoing befuddlement for some time. Why are Cowboys “fans” like they are? And it’s not just social media, either. That’s an easy copout, but when I first moved down here from Boston right out of college, in 1997, I was absolutely blown away by the negativity, the personal affront, of those who follow the team.

Also, they don’t always know what they think they know. I mean, really, has anyone ever blamed the offense when a baseball team scores 10 runs and loses? Has anyone ranted and raved about a hockey team’s lack of judgment and scoring in a 7-6 defeat? Yet this has been an ongoing theme for the last decade with the Cowboys.

http://www.dallascowboys.com/news/2...-upcoming-schedule-iconic-loss-among-thoughts

 

[CT Dal Fan]

I like to read Sullivan's take on things. He's level headed and rational.

However, he would have zero patience with a lot of the stuff that pops up on this forum. Love the Dak Prescott analysis, and I'm sure a lot of people here would like to read it, too....

 

[VACowboy]

Here’s what befuddles me, and really not just the last few days. This has been an ongoing befuddlement for some time. Why are Cowboys “fans” like they are? And it’s not just social media, either. That’s an easy copout, but when I first moved down here from Boston right out of college, in 1997, I was absolutely blown away by the negativity, the personal affront, of those who follow the team.

Also, they don’t always know what they think they know. I mean, really, has anyone ever blamed the offense when a baseball team scores 10 runs and loses? Has anyone ranted and raved about a hockey team’s lack of judgment and scoring in a 7-6 defeat? Yet this has been an ongoing theme for the last decade with the Cowboys.

http://www.dallascowboys.com/news/2017/10/11/sullivan-dak’s-improvement-upcoming-schedule-iconic-loss-among-thoughts

Fantastic article.

 

[UDcowboysfan]

He’s right on everything, things are trending up from here.

It does not mean we make the playoffs but we haven’t played the Commanders or the eagles yet....relax.

 

[River82]

Yet another rational, open minded, intelligent person who knows that interception was 100% on TWill.

 

[CT Dal Fan]

Yet another rational, open minded, intelligent person who knows that interception was 100% on TWill.

I know this is impossible, but it would be nice if the NFL would track interceptions and separate those that are thrown right into a defender's hands and those that are caused by tips, like errors in baseball. That pick will always be on Prescott's record even though it was Williams' mistake that caused it.

 

[bark]

That first place schedule did us one favor. The panthers look to have rebounded. We need a little help here Carolina starting Thursday night

 

[Ken]

Here’s what befuddles me, and really not just the last few days. This has been an ongoing befuddlement for some time. Why are Cowboys “fans” like they are? And it’s not just social media, either. That’s an easy copout, but when I first moved down here from Boston right out of college, in 1997, I was absolutely blown away by the negativity, the personal affront, of those who follow the team.

Also, they don’t always know what they think they know. I mean, really, has anyone ever blamed the offense when a baseball team scores 10 runs and loses? Has anyone ranted and raved about a hockey team’s lack of judgment and scoring in a 7-6 defeat? Yet this has been an ongoing theme for the last decade with the Cowboys.

http://www.dallascowboys.com/news/2017/10/11/sullivan-dak’s-improvement-upcoming-schedule-iconic-loss-among-thoughts

Good stuff.

Especially liked the part about Lewis looking like a Defensive Rookie of the year canidate and in a redraft a top 10 pick.... I had people telling me that I was crazy to say he was our best CB after his first game...lol

 

[perrykemp]

Was it really a “ iconic” loss?

It was week 5 of the regular season...

 

[Ken]

I know this is impossible, but it would be nice if the NFL would track interceptions and separate those that are thrown right into a defender's hands and those that are caused by tips, like errors in baseball. That pick will always be on Prescott's record even though it was Williams' mistake that caused it.

Not to mention the pick from a couple of games ago that Dez tip drilled.

I believe one of his other was a deflection at the line but I am not certain.

 

[Idgit]

Was it really a “ iconic” loss?

It was week 5 of the regular season...

Maybe he meant we lost to an icon, rather than to an actual complete team.

 

[ShiningStar]

Great article, avoid anything contraversal. Keep it simple and positive. Hey guys we got some crappy teams to play, forget about other teams, we can beat the bad ones. Buck up buckeroo, we find 4 crappy teams and notice we need help from other teams, the dallas cowboys will be a ok because ranger ron says so cowpokes.

Excuse me while i vomit, and die so i can raise from the dead and do it again. A cesspool of mediocrity and we are told to celebrate.

 

[VACowboy]

Was it really a “ iconic” loss?

It was week 5 of the regular season...

I don’t know what “iconic“ means, but week five or not, the loss Sunday afternoon sure seemed like a crossroads to me. Which path this team takes remains to be seen. I’m hoping they use the bye to straighten some stuff out and incorporate the suspended players properly into the defensive rotation. Hopefully Lee comes into week seven healthy, the defense gels and this team goes on a run.

 

[Zordon]

Great article, avoid anything contraversal. Keep it simple and positive. Hey guys we got some crappy teams to play, forget about other teams, we can beat the bad ones. Buck up buckeroo, we find 4 crappy teams and notice we need help from other teams, the dallas cowboys will be a ok because ranger ron says so cowpokes.

Excuse me while i vomit, and die so i can raise from the dead and do it again. A cesspool of mediocrity and we are told to celebrate.

Sullivan picked Heath for the pro bowl in his preseason article. I repeat, PRO BOWL. He's going for Mickey's spot.

 

[ShiningStar]

Sullivan picked Heath for the pro bowl in his preseason article. I repeat, PRO BOWL. He's going for Mickey's spot.

i cant facepalm hard enough. Heath and pro bowl should ONLY be in the sentence of, "yea you knew it was coming Heath will only attend the pro bowl"

 

[Dodger12]

He’s right on everything, things are trending up from here..

No, he's not. He questioned punting from mid-field in the 3rd quarter on 4th and 2 when we had the lead. Sorry, but you punt in that scenario unless you're behind by a couple of possessions. He also had some other questionable takes but it's not worth even mentioning since none have any real substance. But it's funny he questions why fans take the loss so hard and are so critical when we've seen these types of losses repeated time and time again.

 

[Ranching]

Here’s what befuddles me, and really not just the last few days. This has been an ongoing befuddlement for some time. Why are Cowboys “fans” like they are? And it’s not just social media, either. That’s an easy copout, but when I first moved down here from Boston right out of college, in 1997, I was absolutely blown away by the negativity, the personal affront, of those who follow the team.

Also, they don’t always know what they think they know. I mean, really, has anyone ever blamed the offense when a baseball team scores 10 runs and loses? Has anyone ranted and raved about a hockey team’s lack of judgment and scoring in a 7-6 defeat? Yet this has been an ongoing theme for the last decade with the Cowboys.

http://www.dallascowboys.com/news/2017/10/11/sullivan-dak’s-improvement-upcoming-schedule-iconic-loss-among-thoughts

We're spoiled, nothing but winning will do. We will blame anything and anyone. As a matter of fact, we were winning SBs before you moved from Boston! Hmmmmmmmm

 

[Fletch]

Great article. Kinda makes me forget about all the crap I hear in here.

So with that, I’m out. Goodnight Neverland!

 

[waving monkey]

Great article, avoid anything contraversal. Keep it simple and positive. Hey guys we got some crappy teams to play, forget about other teams, we can beat the bad ones. Buck up buckeroo, we find 4 crappy teams and notice we need help from other teams, the dallas cowboys will be a ok because ranger ron says so cowpokes.

Excuse me while i vomit, and die so i can raise from the dead and do it again. A cesspool of mediocrity and we are told to celebrate.

It's a breath of fresh air. You've been sucking on tail pipes too long.

 

[VACowboy]

No, he's not. He questioned punting from mid-field in the 3rd quarter on 4th and 2 when we had the lead. Sorry, but you punt in that scenario unless you're behind by a couple of possessions. He also had some other questionable takes but it's not worth even mentioning since none have any real substance. But it's funny he questions why fans take the loss so hard and are so critical when we've seen these types of losses repeated time and time again.

I agree. You punt in that situation. I do see his point though. If they are going to score anyway, what’s it matter where they start? Your offense is your bread-and-butter. Give it a chance just stay on the field on fourth and short.