funkytown
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11 games into the 2012 season and the Cowboys are 5-6. Unless this teams wins out, most likely making the playoffs is not an option. Anything is possible and i'm holding out hope until we are eliminated. But i'm also looking to the future.
Regardless of what happens from here on out, at this point what have we learned about the Dallas Cowboys this year? What do we have to look forward to with the future?
My opinion is that we really havent learned much this season. Because of injuries and because of some pretty weak drafting outside the first 3 rounds this team is still in the same boat as a year ago. An 8-8 team. Average team. The offensive line is still bad. Doug Free is not good. Defensive line has no playmakers. Safeties are still bad. Our injury prone players are still injury prone (Miles, Lee, Carter, Demarco, Jenkins, Costa). Special teams are still shady at times. Still dont have a kickoff return guy. The overall depth is still bad (hence having to find so many players off the streets). Our head coach has still not taken the next step. But there a few areas that we can look forward to in the future.
Areas of improvement:
1) Dez Bryant- Dez is an absolute monster when he has head in the game. He is capable of taking over a game and making the outstanding plays. I think he will continue to take that next step as the year goes on and place himself among the elite in the league for many years to come. He maturity issues will slowly fade. I hope.
2) Inside Linebackers- Wow do we have a combo if they can stay healthy. Its a big if, but Lee and Carter are the real deal. Bruce Carter showed what he can do by flying all over the field and also delivering the big hits. Sean Lee is Sean Lee. Natural Leader. Football Player. Love those two.
3) Anthony Spencer- He has came to play this year. Actually providing pressure from the opposite side of Ware. Spencer makes plays in the backfield in the run and pass game. Only question is do we resign him? And for how much.
4) Dwayne Harris- Harris has shown he has a place here. Punt return guy and can also help in the receiving game. Will never be a star but he has a role here.
5) Tyron Smith- Really Tyron Smith? Yes Tyron Smith is a beast. He will solidify the Left Tackle position for a long time. Remember he is still only 21 years old and has improved as the season has went on. We are looking at an absolute stud.
6) Cornerbacks- Carr and Claiborne have had their ups and downs but I think its safe to say we have a good duo for a few years to come. Claiborne is a rookie, and most if not all rookie CB's struggle. I really dont think he is an elite guy like Deion, Revis, Woodson but he will be a player. Brandon Carr may not be worth 50 million but thats the price for decent corners. And thats what he is, decent. Which is better than what we had before. Jenkins is gone. Scandrick is trash.
7) Dan Bailey- Stud kicker. Leg is not strong bu
Regardless of what happens from here on out, at this point what have we learned about the Dallas Cowboys this year? What do we have to look forward to with the future?
My opinion is that we really havent learned much this season. Because of injuries and because of some pretty weak drafting outside the first 3 rounds this team is still in the same boat as a year ago. An 8-8 team. Average team. The offensive line is still bad. Doug Free is not good. Defensive line has no playmakers. Safeties are still bad. Our injury prone players are still injury prone (Miles, Lee, Carter, Demarco, Jenkins, Costa). Special teams are still shady at times. Still dont have a kickoff return guy. The overall depth is still bad (hence having to find so many players off the streets). Our head coach has still not taken the next step. But there a few areas that we can look forward to in the future.
Areas of improvement:
1) Dez Bryant- Dez is an absolute monster when he has head in the game. He is capable of taking over a game and making the outstanding plays. I think he will continue to take that next step as the year goes on and place himself among the elite in the league for many years to come. He maturity issues will slowly fade. I hope.
2) Inside Linebackers- Wow do we have a combo if they can stay healthy. Its a big if, but Lee and Carter are the real deal. Bruce Carter showed what he can do by flying all over the field and also delivering the big hits. Sean Lee is Sean Lee. Natural Leader. Football Player. Love those two.
3) Anthony Spencer- He has came to play this year. Actually providing pressure from the opposite side of Ware. Spencer makes plays in the backfield in the run and pass game. Only question is do we resign him? And for how much.
4) Dwayne Harris- Harris has shown he has a place here. Punt return guy and can also help in the receiving game. Will never be a star but he has a role here.
5) Tyron Smith- Really Tyron Smith? Yes Tyron Smith is a beast. He will solidify the Left Tackle position for a long time. Remember he is still only 21 years old and has improved as the season has went on. We are looking at an absolute stud.
6) Cornerbacks- Carr and Claiborne have had their ups and downs but I think its safe to say we have a good duo for a few years to come. Claiborne is a rookie, and most if not all rookie CB's struggle. I really dont think he is an elite guy like Deion, Revis, Woodson but he will be a player. Brandon Carr may not be worth 50 million but thats the price for decent corners. And thats what he is, decent. Which is better than what we had before. Jenkins is gone. Scandrick is trash.
7) Dan Bailey- Stud kicker. Leg is not strong bu
