10 things I think Week 4 edition

jterrell

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1. The 3-0 was expected but the overall dominance to get here this way has been very impressive. The offense has been dominant and the defense has been vintage bend but don't break. Scoring defense is what is important and point differential is very telling.
2. Fans actually complaining about a 31-6 win says more about the fan than anyone else. Some people are just joy vampires. No NFL team wins EVERY PLAY. The NFL is built to keep games close and entertaining.
3. Dak Prescott is the best QB under 35 not named Mahomes. That just is the truth. If you had Dak at 14-18 and championing your realism maybe you weren't so much realistic as just wrong?
4. Zeke is off to a career best start. The opponents haven't hurt but he plays 2 of the same 3 opponents again so don't expect that train to stop.
5. Philly. ... ROFL. Philly GM Roseman is great??? LOL. Most shallow roster in the NFL.
6. How is Witten ripping off 30+ yard runs? Insane. But sometimes know how matters. The old man in me applauds.
7. DAL played MIA like a BYE week(rested 6 guys) and won 31-6.
8. Quinn will help the pass rush this season. And DAL likely goes R1 at DL again if they keep the pick. Not a bad formula. When I hear Will McClay's name I just play in my head Scarface's "feels so good to be a gangster". --If there ever is an Office Space 2 they must get Jason Garrett on that thing right? ---- Anyoen still mad at Jason for clapping?
9. DAL won't go 16-0 so they'll take a loss and likely here in next 3-4 weeks but DAL is better than anyone on the schedule except NE. You don't win every game you should however. A few of these teams are good enough to play with us and then a play here or there can break either way. DAL should aim for home field in the playoffs but a loss would be good to get that 16-0 concept/distraction tossed out the window.
10. Jamal Adams in Dallas would be the kind of epic fit that is almost unfair. I type this about 10 mins from Jamal Adams' High School Hebron where my oldest graduated. It is also 10 minutes from The Star. He has been a 5 star performer at every level and at a posiition where DAL is easily upgradable and the rare position where lacks a young known option to improve. --Wilson may be that in all fairness but no signs just yet that he is. All that said the price paid for Minkah is scary high and teams knwo DAL is good so the picks are late. But give me this dream.
 

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1. The 3-0 was expected but the overall dominance to get here this way has been very impressive. The offense has been dominant and the defense has been vintage bend but don't break. Scoring defense is what is important and point differential is very telling.
2. Fans actually complaining about a 31-6 win says more about the fan than anyone else. Some people are just joy vampires. No NFL team wins EVERY PLAY. The NFL is built to keep games close and entertaining.
3. Dak Prescott is the best QB under 35 not named Mahomes. That just is the truth. If you had Dak at 14-18 and championing your realism maybe you weren't so much realistic as just wrong?
4. Zeke is off to a career best start. The opponents haven't hurt but he plays 2 of the same 3 opponents again so don't expect that train to stop.
5. Philly. ... ROFL. Philly GM Roseman is great??? LOL. Most shallow roster in the NFL.
6. How is Witten ripping off 30+ yard runs? Insane. But sometimes know how matters. The old man in me applauds.
7. DAL played MIA like a BYE week(rested 6 guys) and won 31-6.
8. Quinn will help the pass rush this season. And DAL likely goes R1 at DL again if they keep the pick. Not a bad formula. When I hear Will McClay's name I just play in my head Scarface's "feels so good to be a gangster". --If there ever is an Office Space 2 they must get Jason Garrett on that thing right? ---- Anyoen still mad at Jason for clapping?
9. DAL won't go 16-0 so they'll take a loss and likely here in next 3-4 weeks but DAL is better than anyone on the schedule except NE. You don't win every game you should however. A few of these teams are good enough to play with us and then a play here or there can break either way. DAL should aim for home field in the playoffs but a loss would be good to get that 16-0 concept/distraction tossed out the window.
10. Jamal Adams in Dallas would be the kind of epic fit that is almost unfair. I type this about 10 mins from Jamal Adams' High School Hebron where my oldest graduated. It is also 10 minutes from The Star. He has been a 5 star performer at every level and at a posiition where DAL is easily upgradable and the rare position where lacks a young known option to improve. --Wilson may be that in all fairness but no signs just yet that he is. All that said the price paid for Minkah is scary high and teams knwo DAL is good so the picks are late. But give me this dream.
Good post.
 

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The only thing I take issue with is the last sentence of #3. Dak’s play the last two years justified a middle of the pack ranking and is why people didn’t want to pay him top 5 QB money. It’s the improvement, growth, and leadership he has shown so far this year that should have those people, myself included, re-evaluating their thinking. I’m sure most have. Anyone still highly critical of Dak has some other motivation besides wanting what’s best for the Dallas Cowboys and being happy they found their next franchise QB in the 4th round and he’s head and shoulders better than 6 or 7 young 1st round guys.
 

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A first Jourdan Lewis and a 4th?

Jets don't seem to be happy with Tru Johnson, so they could see some value in a corner.

But, dunno if that's enough. But knowing Gase and his "culture", I'm sure there's fire underneath the smoke with Adams.
 

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A few things to add to your great list:

Cobb has been better than I expected. I have always liked Cobb's game, but thought his best days were long behind him. I was wrong.

As well as Looney played last year, FBeard is a significant upgrade. Despite some of the concerns expressed about Williams, the OL is playing well as they ever have.

It is nice to see half-time adjustments.

Still scratching my head about the defense.
 

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If you had Dak at 14-18 and championing your realism maybe you weren't so much realistic as just wrong?
Had him where he his performance thru last year merited. This year he's playing at a much higher level. ie, the needed improvement so many of us were pointing out. Validation we were right, not proof we were wrong.

Philly. ... ROFL. Philly GM Roseman is great??? LOL. Most shallow roster in the NFL.
Nobody deserves roasting more than Philly but let's be honest, there is a limit to what even the best roster can absorb.

Jamal Adams in Dallas would be the kind of epic fit that is almost unfair.
Agreed. Don't see it happening but yes it is a nice dream. Will say that Thompson was thumping pretty good yesterday.
 

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Yea, the price Pitt paid for Minkah will make the bidding for Adams TOO DAMN HIGH.

Pipe dream unfortunately.

Good list.
Maybe but it also means the team dumb enough to over pay in a trade is not likely to be involved in a trade for another DB.
 

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A few things to add to your great list:

Cobb has been better than I expected. I have always liked Cobb's game, but thought his best days were long behind him. I was wrong.

As well as Looney played last year, FBeard is a significant upgrade. Despite some of the concerns expressed about Williams, the OL is playing well as they ever have.

It is nice to see half-time adjustments.

Still scratching my head about the defense.

Looney is good on the move, but Frederick is better at the point of attack and moving forward. Plus, I think a lot of fans underestimated his importance in setting the blocking scheme. Knowing who to block is half the battle.
 

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The only thing I take issue with is the last sentence of #3. Dak’s play the last two years justified a middle of the pack ranking and is why people didn’t want to pay him top 5 QB money. It’s the improvement, growth, and leadership he has shown so far this year that should have those people, myself included, re-evaluating their thinking. I’m sure most have. Anyone still highly critical of Dak has some other motivation besides wanting what’s best for the Dallas Cowboys and being happy they found their next franchise QB in the 4th round and he’s head and shoulders better than 6 or 7 young 1st round guys.
:laugh:
 

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1. The 3-0 was expected but the overall dominance to get here this way has been very impressive. The offense has been dominant and the defense has been vintage bend but don't break. Scoring defense is what is important and point differential is very telling.
2. Fans actually complaining about a 31-6 win says more about the fan than anyone else. Some people are just joy vampires. No NFL team wins EVERY PLAY. The NFL is built to keep games close and entertaining.
3. Dak Prescott is the best QB under 35 not named Mahomes. That just is the truth. If you had Dak at 14-18 and championing your realism maybe you weren't so much realistic as just wrong?
4. Zeke is off to a career best start. The opponents haven't hurt but he plays 2 of the same 3 opponents again so don't expect that train to stop.
5. Philly. ... ROFL. Philly GM Roseman is great??? LOL. Most shallow roster in the NFL.
6. How is Witten ripping off 30+ yard runs? Insane. But sometimes know how matters. The old man in me applauds.
7. DAL played MIA like a BYE week(rested 6 guys) and won 31-6.
8. Quinn will help the pass rush this season. And DAL likely goes R1 at DL again if they keep the pick. Not a bad formula. When I hear Will McClay's name I just play in my head Scarface's "feels so good to be a gangster". --If there ever is an Office Space 2 they must get Jason Garrett on that thing right? ---- Anyoen still mad at Jason for clapping?
9. DAL won't go 16-0 so they'll take a loss and likely here in next 3-4 weeks but DAL is better than anyone on the schedule except NE. You don't win every game you should however. A few of these teams are good enough to play with us and then a play here or there can break either way. DAL should aim for home field in the playoffs but a loss would be good to get that 16-0 concept/distraction tossed out the window.
10. Jamal Adams in Dallas would be the kind of epic fit that is almost unfair. I type this about 10 mins from Jamal Adams' High School Hebron where my oldest graduated. It is also 10 minutes from The Star. He has been a 5 star performer at every level and at a posiition where DAL is easily upgradable and the rare position where lacks a young known option to improve. --Wilson may be that in all fairness but no signs just yet that he is. All that said the price paid for Minkah is scary high and teams knwo DAL is good so the picks are late. But give me this dream.

Great post
 

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Good Post. I think the D will be a little more aggressive in the coming weeks. I think they played it pretty safe the first 2.5 weeks based on the competition we were playing. I noticed they started picking up the intensity in the 3Q yesterday, more looks, more zone blitz, etc. It resulted in 3 sacks and about 65 yards of total offense in the 2nd half for the Dolphins. Complete domination in other words.

I am excited to see if D. Wilson can be the ball hawk we lack in the back end. A few more turnovers would make this team almost un-beatable.

I have been harsh on Dak and after 3 years, I had him around 15th on the QB list. I think his play was average for most of 17-18, and at times, down right horrible. But he is starting to win me over. He has made tremendous progress with his mechanics since last year. I am still wanting to see how he handles pressure, the first 3 teams haven't really done much of that. But the few times he has been pressured, he has handled it really well and maintain his footwork, which was a problem in the past. he is going to get a big fat check.

This week should be fun. Go Cowboys.
 

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Great post @jterrell . To add to your #3, Dak is balling:

I don't notice any "tendencies" in where he goes with his throws. Defenses can't game plan too much in that regard. As long as he continues to throw to who's open, he can keep this up. We got really good route runners and Kellen has a good mixture of deception in his scheme. Loving his halftime adjustments too.
 
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