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The Cowboys organization is in a state of change, after seeing the team consistently under perform this season and the defense be historically bad. That’s not all a bad thing.
During the Garrett years the team mired in mediocrity. We usually beat bad teams and lost to teams over .500. There were exceptions, of course.
MM comes along, and we start making a few changes. On the other hand, MM’s player shopping spree was limited mostly to the bargain bin, due to the checkbook being mostly empty after Jerry paid Tank, Jaylon, Zeke and others.
Where we are now is we can either go searching for a QB (which is anything but an exact science) or probably over pay a little to keep Dak. Which way we go will depend on Dak. Dak may have this team over a barrel, but at some point, you have to take the barrel.
The fact that Dak tried to take the deal we had on the table tells you that Jerry offered enough money that Dak should have taken it. Dak just waited too long to take it.
Herschell Walker was moved for picks back in the day. That trade—giving up the franchise’s best player—turned this team around and took us from the worst team in the league to three (and should have been 4) Super Bowls.
I see posters saying we should be trading Amari because our defense is so bad. That really makes no sense. What does make sense is parting with Amari for the right price. It would be better to do it in another year or so, due to dead money, but if you get an offer that makes your team better you do the deal now.
This team is going to have some significant challenges if they pay Dak, and I think they will. Oddly enough Dak may have more leverage after he was injured than before, on the other hand he also has the reality that the next play could be his last in the fore front of his mind. I think we will get Dak signed and I think Dak will, oddly enough, be more reasonable than pre injury.
My prediction with Dak is we will sign him, and we will over pay somewhat to keep him. On the other hand, if Dak gives us the barrel, Jerry may take the barrel. It is in all parties’ interest to get something done.
I think you will see this team turn around pretty quickly. Sooner than you think. We have some really good players and a really bad culture here. Garrett would have waited until the season was over to make a move. MM shipped out 3 starters on defense this week. We haven’t seen anything like that since Jimmy Johnson.
Every player should be “on the trading block” for the right price. That’s how bad teams get better.
Young players are hungry players. Hungry players tend to over perform their ability. Let’s let these young guys get some experience and give the coaches a chance to evaluate them. Churn the roster. Poach practice squad guys when possible.
If you approach the roster dispassionately you tend to make better decisions. Do you want a feel good story, or a winner? I’ll take the winner every time.
The one thing that does concern me is that we have had guys on this board clammoring to replace Worley and Poe for weeks. Why it took the Cowboys so long to move on from them (by not giving other players more snaps) is beyond me.
During the Garrett years the team mired in mediocrity. We usually beat bad teams and lost to teams over .500. There were exceptions, of course.
MM comes along, and we start making a few changes. On the other hand, MM’s player shopping spree was limited mostly to the bargain bin, due to the checkbook being mostly empty after Jerry paid Tank, Jaylon, Zeke and others.
Where we are now is we can either go searching for a QB (which is anything but an exact science) or probably over pay a little to keep Dak. Which way we go will depend on Dak. Dak may have this team over a barrel, but at some point, you have to take the barrel.
The fact that Dak tried to take the deal we had on the table tells you that Jerry offered enough money that Dak should have taken it. Dak just waited too long to take it.
Herschell Walker was moved for picks back in the day. That trade—giving up the franchise’s best player—turned this team around and took us from the worst team in the league to three (and should have been 4) Super Bowls.
I see posters saying we should be trading Amari because our defense is so bad. That really makes no sense. What does make sense is parting with Amari for the right price. It would be better to do it in another year or so, due to dead money, but if you get an offer that makes your team better you do the deal now.
This team is going to have some significant challenges if they pay Dak, and I think they will. Oddly enough Dak may have more leverage after he was injured than before, on the other hand he also has the reality that the next play could be his last in the fore front of his mind. I think we will get Dak signed and I think Dak will, oddly enough, be more reasonable than pre injury.
My prediction with Dak is we will sign him, and we will over pay somewhat to keep him. On the other hand, if Dak gives us the barrel, Jerry may take the barrel. It is in all parties’ interest to get something done.
I think you will see this team turn around pretty quickly. Sooner than you think. We have some really good players and a really bad culture here. Garrett would have waited until the season was over to make a move. MM shipped out 3 starters on defense this week. We haven’t seen anything like that since Jimmy Johnson.
Every player should be “on the trading block” for the right price. That’s how bad teams get better.
Young players are hungry players. Hungry players tend to over perform their ability. Let’s let these young guys get some experience and give the coaches a chance to evaluate them. Churn the roster. Poach practice squad guys when possible.
If you approach the roster dispassionately you tend to make better decisions. Do you want a feel good story, or a winner? I’ll take the winner every time.
The one thing that does concern me is that we have had guys on this board clammoring to replace Worley and Poe for weeks. Why it took the Cowboys so long to move on from them (by not giving other players more snaps) is beyond me.