Units of the team, better, worse or the same?

CouchCoach said:

Those little teams within the team, the units, the OL, DL, LB's, do you consider each one to be better, worse or the same as the previous season?

I see the QB, OL and TE's as better because of health, the RB's the same and the WR's better because it will be Lamb's soph year and Gallup's audition for a #1 spot.

This is a ride the offense team so that bodes well for them. They should have a top 5 O in yardage and top 8 in scoring.

It will be Moore's 3rd season and time for him to show he gets it in the RZ. It's time to shine.

ST's, I am going with unknown on this one.

I see the DL, LB's and CB's as better and the S's as the same unless the rookie is special. I do think this is going to be a bit of a work in progress as the season progresses but I think bringing in Quinn was the right move as he's already getting positive reviews from the players.

The man gets fired from his HC job because he didn't improve the D and lands as the DC on the team with the most publicized worst defense in the game. The opportunity for him is undeniable, he could be back in a HC job in 2022. He's going to have more light on him than any coach in the league. He could be "The Magic Quinn".

I think this front 7 is going to be a real improvement with an injection of new talent that will allow Quinn to do some things with his packaging that will help solidify the run D.

I think the assumption that some are making that nothing gets fixed in a season is incorrect. It is not as if there wasn't some good talent there already, it was just underutilized and began to lack confidence. I believe we're going to see a better coached defense with better speed and more fly to the ball than we've seen in some time.

Dare I say it? I am excited for this season and that hasn't happened in a long time. Managing our expectations is the name of the game but I cannot help myself, I am expecting some good things from this team. Not the SB but the NFCCG is not out of the question.

Ya know, that managing our expectations is all about not getting disappointed so we have the tendency to guard against that, I see that here all the time. "I am not buying again"!!!

Well, I am buying and that's not the same as being sold. I am doing some self-serve shopping and I do like what I see.

Here's the thing about optimism, and it took me years to grasp this, it is it's own reward. Optimism does not depend on the outcome, the destination, it's all about the journey.

Right now, in my frame of mind about this season, I am more content and happy than those already assuming it's going to be bad but you don't have to do that.

My friends, after the past 15 months we've endured, I am actively looking for every silver lining I can find, not Pollyanna mind you, I need some slivers of evidence but I can see that with this team.

Your Dallas Cowboys, 2021-22 NFC East Champs.

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jazzcat22 said:

I get pumped up about every year heading into TC. However, I try to temper my enthusiasm also. Sometimes it is hard to do. This year I been better with it, so far.
I think I get more pumped up because football is getting closer to the start. Not just about our team.

On offense, I think we will be better as mentioned, because of health. Dak, OL, Jarwin back also. Zeke better shape, no covid, no hamstring, no calf issues.
Defense, all areas improved on paper, S probably the least. But the change back to a normal scheme is the biggest factor.

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CouchCoach said:

Those little teams within the team, the units, the OL, DL, LB's, do you consider each one to be better, worse or the same as the previous season?

I see the QB, OL and TE's as better because of health, the RB's the same and the WR's better because it will be Lamb's soph year and Gallup's audition for a #1 spot.

This is a ride the offense team so that bodes well for them. They should have a top 5 O in yardage and top 8 in scoring.

It will be Moore's 3rd season and time for him to show he gets it in the RZ. It's time to shine.

ST's, I am going with unknown on this one.

I see the DL, LB's and CB's as better and the S's as the same unless the rookie is special. I do think this is going to be a bit of a work in progress as the season progresses but I think bringing in Quinn was the right move as he's already getting positive reviews from the players.

The man gets fired from his HC job because he didn't improve the D and lands as the DC on the team with the most publicized worst defense in the game. The opportunity for him is undeniable, he could be back in a HC job in 2022. He's going to have more light on him than any coach in the league. He could be "The Magic Quinn".

I think this front 7 is going to be a real improvement with an injection of new talent that will allow Quinn to do some things with his packaging that will help solidify the run D.

I think the assumption that some are making that nothing gets fixed in a season is incorrect. It is not as if there wasn't some good talent there already, it was just underutilized and began to lack confidence. I believe we're going to see a better coached defense with better speed and more fly to the ball than we've seen in some time.

Dare I say it? I am excited for this season and that hasn't happened in a long time. Managing our expectations is the name of the game but I cannot help myself, I am expecting some good things from this team. Not the SB but the NFCCG is not out of the question.

Ya know, that managing our expectations is all about not getting disappointed so we have the tendency to guard against that, I see that here all the time. "I am not buying again"!!!

Well, I am buying and that's not the same as being sold. I am doing some self-serve shopping and I do like what I see.

Here's the thing about optimism, and it took me years to grasp this, it is it's own reward. Optimism does not depend on the outcome, the destination, it's all about the journey.

Right now, in my frame of mind about this season, I am more content and happy than those already assuming it's going to be bad but you don't have to do that.

My friends, after the past 15 months we've endured, I am actively looking for every silver lining I can find, not Pollyanna mind you, I need some slivers of evidence but I can see that with this team.

Your Dallas Cowboys, 2021-22 NFC East Champs.

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JohnnyHopkins said:

DL - All of the additions look like they should solve the issues against the run, but that was the thinking at this time last year. This team needs a full season from Randy Gregory for the pass rush to get better.

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CouchCoach said:

Those little teams within the team, the units, the OL, DL, LB's, do you consider each one to be better, worse or the same as the previous season?

I see the QB, OL and TE's as better because of health, the RB's the same and the WR's better because it will be Lamb's soph year and Gallup's audition for a #1 spot.

This is a ride the offense team so that bodes well for them. They should have a top 5 O in yardage and top 8 in scoring.

It will be Moore's 3rd season and time for him to show he gets it in the RZ. It's time to shine.

ST's, I am going with unknown on this one.

I see the DL, LB's and CB's as better and the S's as the same unless the rookie is special. I do think this is going to be a bit of a work in progress as the season progresses but I think bringing in Quinn was the right move as he's already getting positive reviews from the players.

The man gets fired from his HC job because he didn't improve the D and lands as the DC on the team with the most publicized worst defense in the game. The opportunity for him is undeniable, he could be back in a HC job in 2022. He's going to have more light on him than any coach in the league. He could be "The Magic Quinn".

I think this front 7 is going to be a real improvement with an injection of new talent that will allow Quinn to do some things with his packaging that will help solidify the run D.

I think the assumption that some are making that nothing gets fixed in a season is incorrect. It is not as if there wasn't some good talent there already, it was just underutilized and began to lack confidence. I believe we're going to see a better coached defense with better speed and more fly to the ball than we've seen in some time.

Dare I say it? I am excited for this season and that hasn't happened in a long time. Managing our expectations is the name of the game but I cannot help myself, I am expecting some good things from this team. Not the SB but the NFCCG is not out of the question.

Ya know, that managing our expectations is all about not getting disappointed so we have the tendency to guard against that, I see that here all the time. "I am not buying again"!!!

Well, I am buying and that's not the same as being sold. I am doing some self-serve shopping and I do like what I see.

Here's the thing about optimism, and it took me years to grasp this, it is it's own reward. Optimism does not depend on the outcome, the destination, it's all about the journey.

Right now, in my frame of mind about this season, I am more content and happy than those already assuming it's going to be bad but you don't have to do that.

My friends, after the past 15 months we've endured, I am actively looking for every silver lining I can find, not Pollyanna mind you, I need some slivers of evidence but I can see that with this team.

Your Dallas Cowboys, 2021-22 NFC East Champs.

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Direwolf63 said:

I would separate the D-Line. DE's are probably the same. DT may be better, but only because they were atrocious last year. The bar is set so low, I can't see how they can be worse. DT play has to be substantially better to move the needle.

LB will probably be better. But they are also dependent on DT play.

I honestly don't know about the back end. Woods was a horror show last year. So hopefully there will be an upgrade there. CB's a talented, but young and raw except for Lewis. Hard to draw any conclusions.

On offense the team was running on all 12 cylinders last year until injuries hit. If healthy they will be fine. They need to cut down on turnovers though. That's what they need to improve on the most. QB (Dak) need to cut down on interceptions. Elliott on fumbles.

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JohnnyHopkins said:

Better Due to Health
OL +
QB +
TE +

Better Due to Additions/Experience
WR +
LB +

Jury is Still Out
Corners - Diggs should be solid on one side and Brown should be fine in the slot, but that other corner spot is a complete unknown until training camp starts.
DL - All of the additions look like they should solve the issues against the run, but that was the thinking at this time last year. This team needs a full season from Randy Gregory for the pass rush to get better.
Safety - Could be anywhere from a colossal improvement with a healthy Kazee to a complete disaster if Kazee is not starting week 1.

These last three can either lift this team up to the playoffs or completely sink the team this season.

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MarcusRock said:

And this is my concern. Can Randy Gregory handle a full season? And how good is he still? I'm thinking we're going to need one of those 800 interior linemen to emerge as a pass-rushing threat to help out because I'd be wary of depending on Randy Gregory to "make things right" across from Lawrence. I'm not sold. The jury is rightfully out on the DL at this point.

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TwentyOne said:

Defense: same
Offense: worse
Special Team: to be seen.

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CouchCoach said:

Those little teams within the team, the units, the OL, DL, LB's, do you consider each one to be better, worse or the same as the previous season?

I see the QB, OL and TE's as better because of health, the RB's the same and the WR's better because it will be Lamb's soph year and Gallup's audition for a #1 spot.

This is a ride the offense team so that bodes well for them. They should have a top 5 O in yardage and top 8 in scoring.

It will be Moore's 3rd season and time for him to show he gets it in the RZ. It's time to shine.

ST's, I am going with unknown on this one.

I see the DL, LB's and CB's as better and the S's as the same unless the rookie is special. I do think this is going to be a bit of a work in progress as the season progresses but I think bringing in Quinn was the right move as he's already getting positive reviews from the players.

The man gets fired from his HC job because he didn't improve the D and lands as the DC on the team with the most publicized worst defense in the game. The opportunity for him is undeniable, he could be back in a HC job in 2022. He's going to have more light on him than any coach in the league. He could be "The Magic Quinn".

I think this front 7 is going to be a real improvement with an injection of new talent that will allow Quinn to do some things with his packaging that will help solidify the run D.

I think the assumption that some are making that nothing gets fixed in a season is incorrect. It is not as if there wasn't some good talent there already, it was just underutilized and began to lack confidence. I believe we're going to see a better coached defense with better speed and more fly to the ball than we've seen in some time.

Dare I say it? I am excited for this season and that hasn't happened in a long time. Managing our expectations is the name of the game but I cannot help myself, I am expecting some good things from this team. Not the SB but the NFCCG is not out of the question.

Ya know, that managing our expectations is all about not getting disappointed so we have the tendency to guard against that, I see that here all the time. "I am not buying again"!!!

Well, I am buying and that's not the same as being sold. I am doing some self-serve shopping and I do like what I see.

Here's the thing about optimism, and it took me years to grasp this, it is it's own reward. Optimism does not depend on the outcome, the destination, it's all about the journey.

Right now, in my frame of mind about this season, I am more content and happy than those already assuming it's going to be bad but you don't have to do that.

My friends, after the past 15 months we've endured, I am actively looking for every silver lining I can find, not Pollyanna mind you, I need some slivers of evidence but I can see that with this team.

Your Dallas Cowboys, 2021-22 NFC East Champs.

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