Fascinating offseason coming

Sydla · Nov 27, 2020

rocyaice said:
Expect no major changes except I think Kellen Moore will be released and they will keep Mike Nolan......

Frankly, I wish it were the other way around if one coach had to go.

Techsass · Nov 27, 2020

The draft is going to be interesting. Will the FO really know the later draft players coming out after this weird college season?

Bullflop · Nov 27, 2020

Sydla said:
Even if we win the division, which I think isn't likely at this point, this offseason is going to be interesting.

- You will have questions about Moore and Nolan. Nolan is probably a keeper because he's McCarthy's buddy. Will McCarthy use the poor season as an excuse to maybe bring in an OC more in line with him? I can't imagine McCarthy likes running reverses from the 5 yard line, but who knows.

- How do they go about the Dak situation? Do they hold the line in the sand at their current contract offer? Does Dak ask for more? Does he accept he's coming off injury and maybe he has to take a bit less? Do the Cowboys just tag him?

- The Cowboys could have a high pick and will have 10 picks total, I believe. They will have the ammunition to move around on draft weekend if they so choose.

- Free agency is going to be interesting. For starters, there's a good chance the league cap number could be lower than it was this year. Cowboys have limited flexibility already, now you are adding in a potential lower cap? I can't see them being very active in FA. Then you have issues with contracts of underperforming players. Smith, you might be able to move on from. Elliott? You are stuck.

When you look at the division, it seems the Skins are on the rise but have a big QB question to answer. Giants seem to be in slow motion getting ever so slightly better. Philly might be in trouble. An aging roster that isn't very good, a QB being paid elite money that isn't that good right now and a team that could be $70 million or more over the cap next year. And then there is us.......... there are pieces there for sure but so many questions, especially on defense. Think about it....... you likely need upgrades at DT, S, CB and probably another LB. That seems impossible to fix in one offseason and then you have to remember you have Nolan pulling the strings. This team might need to build in the short term around trying to blitz teams offensively to compensate for continued mediocre to poor defense.

So true -- the problems abound and their prospective solutions will be intriguing to digest and ingest. Hopefully, our FO will see fit to approach them with an endless supply to energy to amaze us all -- each and every one. Let's hope free agency sees us in a generous mode of operation this year, with emphasis being applied to real talent, rather than the bargain basement variety.

The defense is hungry for relief -- here's hoping it gets fed generously. The OL needs another talented backup tackle to relieve our aging ones when the need calls. A good DT, 2 CBs and a physical LB would be great, also. That's a quite daunting task in anyone's book, no?

Bigdog · Nov 27, 2020

Sydla said:
They won't be picking at 3. Jets, Jags will finish with a worse record. Now the Bengals will too with Burrow done for the year.

Maybe. Have to hope they beat us when we play them in Cincy. Never know what might happen by then.

Cmac · Nov 27, 2020

xwalker said:
There will not be any major changes or major free agents.

HC, OC and DC stay. One of the DB coaches might be in trouble but only if the HC or DC does not like them.

The intrigue will be stay put or trade down in the draft.

Contract or Tag for Dak.

The DB coach should break a window at The Star if he has to go, but the DC stays.

CowboyRoy · Nov 27, 2020

Sydla said:
Even if we win the division, which I think isn't likely at this point, this offseason is going to be interesting.

- You will have questions about Moore and Nolan. Nolan is probably a keeper because he's McCarthy's buddy. Will McCarthy use the poor season as an excuse to maybe bring in an OC more in line with him? I can't imagine McCarthy likes running reverses from the 5 yard line, but who knows.

- How do they go about the Dak situation? Do they hold the line in the sand at their current contract offer? Does Dak ask for more? Does he accept he's coming off injury and maybe he has to take a bit less? Do the Cowboys just tag him?

- The Cowboys could have a high pick and will have 10 picks total, I believe. They will have the ammunition to move around on draft weekend if they so choose.

- Free agency is going to be interesting. For starters, there's a good chance the league cap number could be lower than it was this year. Cowboys have limited flexibility already, now you are adding in a potential lower cap? I can't see them being very active in FA. Then you have issues with contracts of underperforming players. Smith, you might be able to move on from. Elliott? You are stuck.

When you look at the division, it seems the Skins are on the rise but have a big QB question to answer. Giants seem to be in slow motion getting ever so slightly better. Philly might be in trouble. An aging roster that isn't very good, a QB being paid elite money that isn't that good right now and a team that could be $70 million or more over the cap next year. And then there is us.......... there are pieces there for sure but so many questions, especially on defense. Think about it....... you likely need upgrades at DT, S, CB and probably another LB. That seems impossible to fix in one offseason and then you have to remember you have Nolan pulling the strings. This team might need to build in the short term around trying to blitz teams offensively to compensate for continued mediocre to poor defense.

Moore isnt going anywhere, he is a great young coordinator. But Im glad your finally excited about a top 5 draft pick.

Dak, that one is easy you sign the guy real fast as soon as you can.

Cowboyny · Nov 27, 2020

Sydla said:
Even if we win the division, which I think isn't likely at this point, this offseason is going to be interesting.

- You will have questions about Moore and Nolan. Nolan is probably a keeper because he's McCarthy's buddy. Will McCarthy use the poor season as an excuse to maybe bring in an OC more in line with him? I can't imagine McCarthy likes running reverses from the 5 yard line, but who knows.

- How do they go about the Dak situation? Do they hold the line in the sand at their current contract offer? Does Dak ask for more? Does he accept he's coming off injury and maybe he has to take a bit less? Do the Cowboys just tag him?

- The Cowboys could have a high pick and will have 10 picks total, I believe. They will have the ammunition to move around on draft weekend if they so choose.

- Free agency is going to be interesting. For starters, there's a good chance the league cap number could be lower than it was this year. Cowboys have limited flexibility already, now you are adding in a potential lower cap? I can't see them being very active in FA. Then you have issues with contracts of underperforming players. Smith, you might be able to move on from. Elliott? You are stuck.

When you look at the division, it seems the Skins are on the rise but have a big QB question to answer. Giants seem to be in slow motion getting ever so slightly better. Philly might be in trouble. An aging roster that isn't very good, a QB being paid elite money that isn't that good right now and a team that could be $70 million or more over the cap next year. And then there is us.......... there are pieces there for sure but so many questions, especially on defense. Think about it....... you likely need upgrades at DT, S, CB and probably another LB. That seems impossible to fix in one offseason and then you have to remember you have Nolan pulling the strings. This team might need to build in the short term around trying to blitz teams offensively to compensate for continued mediocre to poor defense.

Couple of my thoughts on the off-season ahead:

-Believe Dak will be the team's QB next season, if it's under the tag or contract extension.

-Offense is pretty much set, this yr they got destroyed by injuries-QB, TE, both their starting Tackles missing entire yr. Have to fix Zeke and his fumbling issues and they should be fine. Developmental G/T would be nice add. I don't think Tyron is done by any means, him missing 2-3 games a yr would be manageable.

-Defense has issues across the board on every level. Can they rebuild it in one off-season? They don't need to as their offense should still be very good. A middle of the pack unit, could succeed with our offense. #1 goal is fixing the run defense and then addressing many needs within the secondary. Upgrade each level: DT, LB, CB, S. Doesn't mean we have to use a 1st rd selection for each, but upgrading over the players we currently have, which shouldn't be that difficult. I would be interested in bringing back Aldon, A. Woods as fa's, but the other in-house players should not be retained. Don't envision Jaylon to be cut, unless they find his replacement. Draft and develop one to take over in 2022.

Majic · Nov 27, 2020

I can't see there being any changes really and I don't think there should be. Possibly Moore should go but I expect him to get a pass due to the Dak injury. McCarthy and Nolan have to be given a proper chance the DEF has been playing much better since Week 7, I want to see what changes they make and get the players into their system. I do want to see a lot of players let go. I would only keep Diggs and Wilson in the Secondary. Fassel I think deserves a pass as well, a few blunders but I think his creativity will pay dividends in the end.

I want this season over and we start again in January planning the next.

Sydla · Nov 27, 2020

Majic said:
I can't see there being any changes really and I don't think there should be. Possibly Moore should go but I expect him to get a pass due to the Dak injury. McCarthy and Nolan have to be given a proper chance the DEF has been playing much better since Week 7, I want to see what changes they make and get the players into their system. I do want to see a lot of players let go. I would only keep Diggs and Wilson in the Secondary. Fassel I think deserves a pass as well, a few blunders but I think his creativity will pay dividends in the end.

I want this season over and we start again in January planning the next.

Wasting time on Nolan. Just wasting time. And resources.

Majic · Nov 27, 2020

Sydla said:
Wasting time on Nolan. Just wasting time. And resources.

Totally disagree, if it doesn't work out next year we look at it again, but nothing to suggest he does not recognise talent

Risen Star · Nov 27, 2020

I think we just need to stay the course. Don't ruin what we've built here.

jazzcat22 · Nov 27, 2020

Sydla said:
They won't be picking at 3. Jets, Jags will finish with a worse record. Now the Bengals will too with Burrow done for the year.

I will be looking at the schedule, rooting for certain teams that will help our cause to get a better pick. Even if we win a few more games, which I think we will.

I think we beat the Bengals and Eagles, lose to Ravens, Giants, and the 49ers is a toss up as they are as injured as we are.

TheMarathonContinues · Nov 27, 2020

Sydla said:
Frankly, I wish it were the other way around if one coach had to go.

Oh I agree. I'm just kind of prepping myself for the worse because I Don't think Nolan is getting fired. It would've happened by now.

Carson · Nov 27, 2020

Hawkeye0202 said:
1000%......but what if we picking 2nd overall?

I still go Sewell. I love Fields but he hit reality last week

KingintheNorth · Nov 27, 2020

Sydla said:
They won't be picking at 3. Jets, Jags will finish with a worse record. Now the Bengals will too with Burrow done for the year.

Exactly right.

4 is our ceiling.

Shane612 · Nov 27, 2020

Sydla said:
Even if we win the division, which I think isn't likely at this point, this offseason is going to be interesting.

- You will have questions about Moore and Nolan. Nolan is probably a keeper because he's McCarthy's buddy. Will McCarthy use the poor season as an excuse to maybe bring in an OC more in line with him? I can't imagine McCarthy likes running reverses from the 5 yard line, but who knows.

- How do they go about the Dak situation? Do they hold the line in the sand at their current contract offer? Does Dak ask for more? Does he accept he's coming off injury and maybe he has to take a bit less? Do the Cowboys just tag him?

- The Cowboys could have a high pick and will have 10 picks total, I believe. They will have the ammunition to move around on draft weekend if they so choose.

- Free agency is going to be interesting. For starters, there's a good chance the league cap number could be lower than it was this year. Cowboys have limited flexibility already, now you are adding in a potential lower cap? I can't see them being very active in FA. Then you have issues with contracts of underperforming players. Smith, you might be able to move on from. Elliott? You are stuck.

When you look at the division, it seems the Skins are on the rise but have a big QB question to answer. Giants seem to be in slow motion getting ever so slightly better. Philly might be in trouble. An aging roster that isn't very good, a QB being paid elite money that isn't that good right now and a team that could be $70 million or more over the cap next year. And then there is us.......... there are pieces there for sure but so many questions, especially on defense. Think about it....... you likely need upgrades at DT, S, CB and probably another LB. That seems impossible to fix in one offseason and then you have to remember you have Nolan pulling the strings. This team might need to build in the short term around trying to blitz teams offensively to compensate for continued mediocre to poor defense.

This team has so many holes.....it's hard to know where to start.
QB, OL, DL, DBs, LBs, TE....
They might as well start all over again and start new.

cern · Nov 27, 2020

moore's probably our best coach. clearly it's not the hc or anyone coaching the defense. kellen would be the coach i'd least want to be fired. don't really care about any of the others. one of the greatest strengths of a hc should be his ability to bring in a quality staff. garrett failed at this. mac isn't any better.

JMPearson · Nov 27, 2020

I would clean house completely , Moors is not a good coach, a good coach would take one look at this offense system and scrap it.

Very little rub routes and crossing routes etc, to many 8 yard dig and outs.

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