5 way too early predictions for the 2015 season

[Chuck 54]

Trading up for a limited RB (Gurley) who is a pick for 2016, not 2015, would be insane, IMO. The guy isn't likely to give us much this season. A trade up when we have only 6 picks would truly shock me.

 

[canters]

1. The level of competition in the league is so close that making W/L predictions is risky Our schedule
looks tough on paper at the moment. We will have a winning record, but 12 wins looks like a tough task.

2. Our Oline is not as good as last year-we do not run as well as 2014. We miss Callahan more than we
want to admit. IF McFadden is the lead back, he gets 900-1000 yards.

3. Our pass rush is much better than 2014, a no-brainer. DLaw gets 10 sacks, Hardy gets 11 and the rest
get over 15 all together. Lee will miss some time with injuries as will RoMac.

4. Romo has a very good year-not as good as 2014.

5. We are a competitive team that will be in the hunt until week 17. I say 10-6 is the record. Our main
competition will be the Gmen in the east, as the Eagles fade and the 'Skins still are looking for a QB.

 

[PJTHEDOORS]

Trading up for a limited RB (Gurley) who is a pick for 2016, not 2015, would be insane, IMO. The guy isn't likely to give us much this season. A trade up when we have only 6 picks would truly shock me.

Limited? I read that he should be ready for training camp.

"The typical recovery time for an ACL is about nine months. Gurley suffered the injury Nov. 15 and Andrews performed surgery Nov. 25. If he's six weeks ahead of schedule, he could be ready for his NFL team's training camp in July."
http://www.gwinnettdailypost.com/news/2015/feb/22/report-todd-gurleys-acl-recovery-ahead-schedule/

 

[Silver N Blue]

1) D-Law and Hardy will both have 10+ sacks, Mincey will have another 7. Hardy getting more than 10 sacks isn't that surprising but I think D-Law will have a huge year with Hardy on the other side and getting an offseason to train with the likes of Tyron Smith.

2) We run for more yards than we did in 2014. I think we trade up and grab Gurley/Gordon at 21/22, this will help propel our running game, as will the fact that they 3 best players on our offensive line last year... are still all under the age of 25.

3) Romo stays healthy all year and wins MVP. Romo was amazing with no offseason to train last year, think of how much a full offseason will help (not to mention coming into week 1 with a healthy back. Keep his kevlar vest on him all year and let him do what he does best.

4) Defense will be in the top 5 of the league in terms of points and yards allowed. IMO Hardy and Lee mean that much to the team, the Panthers D went way downhill last year without Hardy, and I think we will go way uphill with Hardy this year.

5) Cowboys will be Super Bowl L champs (knocks on wood). What a boring name for a Super Bowl though.


Too crazy for you guys? What are some of yours?

I like it all plus all day will be the rb.

 

[jnday]

1. The record will be less than 12-4
2. Romo will pass more than in 2014
3. Hardy will play 8 games max (suspension/injury)
4. The O-line will not be as cohesive as in 2014, Callahan will be missed
5. DeMarcus Lawrence will be pro-bowl alternate

I don't think the oline will miss Callahan at all. If you remember, Callahan coached the line that had the worse rushing game in team history. The line started coming together after Pollack arrived and Callahan was busy being OC. The talent improved and made Callahan look good. The same talent won't miss him at all .

 

[Rogah]

5) Cowboys will be Super Bowl L champs (knocks on wood). What a boring name for a Super Bowl though.

For some reason, the powers-that-be in the NFL decided to abandon the Roman Numerals for this year. So it'll be Super Bowl 50, not Super Bowl L.

 

[Fletch]

1. The level of competition in the league is so close that making W/L predictions is risky Our schedule
looks tough on paper at the moment. We will have a winning record, but 12 wins looks like a tough task.

2. Our Oline is not as good as last year-we do not run as well as 2014. We miss Callahan more than we
want to admit. IF McFadden is the lead back, he gets 900-1000 yards.

3. Our pass rush is much better than 2014, a no-brainer. DLaw gets 10 sacks, Hardy gets 11 and the rest
get over 15 all together. Lee will miss some time with injuries as will RoMac.

4. Romo has a very good year-not as good as 2014.

5. We are a competitive team that will be in the hunt until week 17. I say 10-6 is the record. Our main
competition will be the Gmen in the east, as the Eagles fade and the 'Skins still are looking for a QB.

What a downer, man!

 

[Fletch]

I don't think the oline will miss Callahan at all. If you remember, Callahan coached the line that had the worse rushing game in team history. The line started coming together after Pollack arrived and Callahan was busy being OC. The talent improved and made Callahan look good. The same talent won't miss him at all .

Post of the day! Just blew the freakin doors off the "O-line will regress crowd".

 

[tyke1doe]

Okay, here are mine.

1. The Cowboys will go 14-2 and have homefield advantage throughout the playoffs. I said this last season after the Packers loss and I'm sticking to it, especially if ...
2. Gordon or Gurley will be wearing a star at the start of the 2015 season.
3. If Gordon, he will be the offensive rookie of the year.
4. Sean Lee will not finish the year healthy.
5. The Dallas Cowboys will represent the NFC in Super Bowl 50!!!!

 

[bigdnlaca]

I truly believe that the Atlanta Falcons will get Gurley for a business move to improve fan support.

Anyways my five is:

1. Lee will start all 16 games
2. At the end of the season, Claiborne and Scandrick will be the starting CBs, and Carr will play some FS/ slot CB
3. Lawrence makes pro bowl
4. McFadden wins comeback player of the year
5. Romo wins MVP for regular season and SB

Hope I'm right.

 

[CowboyGil]

For some reason, the powers-that-be in the NFL decided to abandon the Roman Numerals for this year. So it'll be Super Bowl 50, not Super Bowl L.

How about they make it SB XXXXX??
Then Dez will catch 5 TD's and throw up the X 5 times in a route of the Cinderella Bengals.

 

[VACowboy]

My modest hopes...

1. David Cobb runs for 1500 yards behind the Dallas OL, at 5.0 yards a clip, and wins offensive Rookie of the Year.
2. Dez Bryant catches 90 balls for 1300 yards and 19 TDs.
3. Devin Street and Gavin Escobar go for 1100 and 11 between them.
4. Hardy and Lawrence each turn in double digit sacks. Crawford adds 7.
5. Tony Romo wins season and Super Bowl MVPs.

 

[Spectre]

1. Lee misses time due to injury
2. Hardy gets suspended
3. Dan Bailey makes a lot of field goals
4. Mo Claiborne doesn't start
5. Jerry Jones continues to be old and rich

 

[VACowboy]

1. Lee misses time due to injury
2. Hardy gets suspended
3. Dan Bailey makes a lot of field goals
4. Mo Claiborne doesn't start
5. Jerry Jones continues to be old and rich

Love the optimism!

 

[Kaiser]

I like the OP but would shade about 20% off of that. The DE's will get 37 sacks but half of them will be from Hardy. The defense will be better but not top 5, mostly because of added pass rush. The overall record will be worse but the team will be better and go farther in the playoffs. We get fewer yards rushing but the offense puts up more points because Escobar, Hanna and Street are integrated into the passing game more.

 

[hornitosmonster]

I think the window is 9-7 to 13-3, which is just missing the playoffs to the #1 seed. I think we will end up 111-5 or 12-4, NFC East Champs. I also think the real threat is the NYG and not the Eagles

 

[VACowboy]

I think the window is 9-7 to 13-3, which is just missing the playoffs to the #1 seed. I think we will end up 111-5 or 12-4, NFC East Champs. I also think the real threat is the NYG and not the Eagles

Me too. Gints are having a quality offseason and will get key injured players back.

 

[Sarge]

I drink to that set of predictions.

Count me in too.

 

[DBOY3141]

Me too. Gints are having a quality offseason and will get key injured players back.

I know they've signed Harris, Selvie and Vereen, who else did they pick up that you feel pushes them above the Eagles? I know they lost Rolle and Kiwi, don't know that those are big losses though.

 

[VACowboy]

I know they've signed Harris, Selvie and Vereen, who else did they pick up that you feel pushes them above the Eagles? I know they lost Rolle and Kiwi, don't know that those are big losses though.

They resigned some guys, including JPP, and signed some under the radar FA's like JT Thomas and Kenrick Ellis who are good players but won't break the bank. They also signed Marshall Newhouse who started two seasons at LT for Green Bay. He then lost his starting job in Cinci, but he's big and athletic and may benefit from a change of scenery. He knows the Giants offense. Other than that, Beckham Jr. and Victor Cruz look to be a filthy combination. I don't think Vereen is just a depth addition, either. The Giants have decent tight ends, and with the attention teams are going to have to give Beckham and Cruz, Vereen (who is an excellent receiver) will be wide open a ton in McAdoo's short passing offense. The Giants will have their pick of the offensive linemen in the draft, which is arguably their biggest need. And then there's the fact that Chip Kelly's offseason choices seem kind of strange to me. But I guess we'll see.