A Hater's Take

[Blitzen]

Overall, it was a flat effort game. Like the entire team was exhausted or disinterested. I thought that the Colts would be better at rushing today than anyone have them credit (cause their offensive line is finally much improved). Their defense is much better too and played that way.

Game plan would have worked if the execution in the red zone was better. The Colts tackled well today and it suffocated the pass game.

Not sure any fan should dog the defense much as it has carried the team all season.

The offense struggled to score points early (first three quarters) AGAIN. The defense has been able to hold most teams to like 1 td for the first 3 quarters. Today they could not.

The team has one formula for winning currently. Run heavily. Get ahead or stay within 7 points. Play stout defense. Absolutely do not get into a shootout at all costs.

Chido is a second round pick and playing just fine at this point in his young career. This being just his second season.

The offense is anemic for most games and the QB shares plenty of blame along with inconsistent O-Line play. Many of these sacks are on Dak or mostly on Dak. It's difficult to grade coaches as we are not in meetings. The call to pass to Olawale was a good one. Even though it was under thrown somewhat, it should have been a TD.

The team is 23rd in points forged and 2nd in points against. The blame for losing games including this one should fall much harder on offense than defense. Not equally. Zeke still leads the NFL in rushing and was a stud despite the loss.

The Cowboys have a 30 point point differential for the season.

A new offensive coordinator cannot fix everything and make Dak an electric passer. Tight end should be upgraded, though the group has played better lately.

Bottom line. The Cowboys can beat the best when the defense plays outstanding. Without that, they have almost no chance against the best squads.

Dak must improve on touch passing. Passing over linebackers and between the safety. Hitting moving targets with better accuracy. The owner seems determined to sign him either way, so all we can do is hope for better overall play.

I would agree the head coach and offensive coordinators probably need to leave this offseason if they don't get to the championship round. Though neither is likely to happen.

 

[Creeper]

The defense in particular did not look ready for this game. The offense always looks flat so its hard to tell if they were worse today. 3 sacks, 4 holding penalties, par for the course I guess. I was shocked at how effective the Colts were in keeping our LBs out of the running lanes.

 

[CATCH17]

The Colts put a lot more effort into this game then we did.

Pretty clear the Cowboys showed signs of being all in for over a month and just mentally checked out today.

I doubt we see this team mentally checked back in completely until the playoffs.

It would be nice if the starters didn’t play week 17 because a break is obviously needed.

 

[cowboy_ron]

The Colts put a lot more effort into this game then we did.

Pretty clear the Cowboys showed signs of being all in for over a month and just mentally checked out today.

I doubt we see this team mentally checked back in completely until the playoffs.

It would be nice if the starters didn’t play week 17 because a break is obviously needed.

But I keep hearing here is that Garrett is "The Great Motivator" and cheerleader....

Garrett and the Kardashians could write a book titled "How to become a multimillionaire with zero talent".

 

[Praxit]

Defense looked flat and tired. Missed tackles, not getting off blocks, bad angles in tackling, no pressure, slow to the ball...etc. Bad performance from D. Offense looked confused, dropped balls, stupid penalties, bad play calls... etc.

...need to put this game out of thier system like ASAP.... and move on.

 

[Cowboysfandarin]

90% of the sacks are on Dak, he can't make quick enough reads and hesitates and second guesses when he does, then he just freezes up or tried to run backwards. It's pathetic.

 

[Chrispierce]

I think they suck,and can’t wait to get on here and laugh at everyone when they lose again. Especially whenever Dak blows it. That’s a more accurate haters post. Loool

 

[CATCH17]

But I keep hearing here is that Garrett is "The Great Motivator" and cheerleader....

Garrett and the Kardashians could write a book titled "How to become a multimillionaire with zero talent".

We’re winning so people will compliment Garrett but here in the real world, and with a decade of evidence, we know what he really is and that’s a guy that relies on talent and effort.

 

[Future]

Garrett sucks.

This team doesn't have the talent to compensate for that every week.

This is the materialization of that.

 

[MojaveJT]

Colts wanted it more and you could clearly tell. Didn't help that refs helped them but that's besides the point.

They were better prepared and played with a purpose. Cowboys didn't, end of story.

 

[shabazz]

I think they suck,and can’t wait to get on here and laugh at everyone when they lose again. Especially whenever Dak blows it. That’s a more accurate haters post. Loool

One can do this pretty much every 3rd game. No mystery about that

 

[Blitzen]

We’re winning so people will compliment Garrett but here in the real world, and with a decade of evidence, we know what he really is and that’s a guy that relies on talent and effort.

True. This team does not out strategize anyone. Run the ball. Small efficient play action passes. Don't turn the ball over. Shut down on defense. That 4th down play that got batted down by Leonard, Cooper was wide open in the right flat. Game plan might have worked today if they could have scored more early. When things go to far off script, against a decent defense, buh bye.