Am I the only one not worried?

[mr.jameswoods]

When the season started, the media overrated us. They said we were favorites to win the Superbowl. They acted as if we had so much more talent than everyone to warrant a Superbowl berth. Sorry, but I didn't buy into that back then. Don't get me wrong, we have enough talent to win the Superbowl and we are one of several teams that can contend for a Superbowl but to act like we are the 1992 Cowboys that's just so much more talented than everyone else.....Nope didn't buy it.

Now, we see the media and some fans do the opposite. I mean the forum member Rack compared this time to the Campo days!!! Sorry but it kind of reminds me of people who are comparing the current credit crisis to the Great Depression.

No, I'm not worried. Yeah, we looked ugly today but I'm not entirely suprised. We are starting Brad Johnson at QB...a very old Brad Johnson. He has no arm strength and that was obvious today. Also, it was his first game as a starter in a long time. It was Roy Williams first day. Do we expect him to mesh with the offense on his first try? We are missing our two starting cornerbacks and our safeties couldn't cover. We have a lot of problems so it's not entirely due to coaching and chemistry as the media would like to have you believe.

The NFL reminds me of MLB. It's no longer about the best team, now it's about the team that plays the best in December. Yes, we have injuries now but with patience and with the return of our players and experience playing together. We could very well finish strong in December and then it's anyone's Lombardi trophy.

The lesson is this: Don't let the media manipulate you. Don't let them convince you that we are the 2006 Colts. Likewise, don't listen to them when they tell you to panick.

 

[Cochese]

When the season started, the media overrated us. They said we were favorites to win the Superbowl. They acted as if we had so much more talent than everyone to warrant a Superbowl berth. Sorry, but I didn't buy into that back then. Don't get me wrong, we have enough talent to win the Superbowl and we are one of several teams that can contend for a Superbowl but to act like we are the 1992 Cowboys that's just so much more talented than everyone else.....Nope didn't buy it.

Now, we see the media and some fans do the opposite. I mean the forum member Rack compared this time to the Campo days!!! Sorry but it kind of reminds me of people who are comparing the current credit crisis to the Great Depression.

No, I'm not worried. Yeah, we looked ugly today but I'm not entirely suprised. We are starting Brad Johnson at QB...a very old Brad Johnson. He has no arm strength and that was obvious today. Also, it was his first game as a starter in a long time. It was Roy Williams first day. Do we expect him to mesh with the offense on his first try? We are missing our two starting cornerbacks and our safeties couldn't cover. We have a lot of problems so it's not entirely due to coaching and chemistry as the media would like to have you believe.

The NFL reminds me of MLB. It's no longer about the best team, now it's about the team that plays the best in December. Yes, we have injuries now but with patience and with the return of our players and experience playing together, it's still anyone's Lombardi trophy.

The lesson is this: Don't let the media manipulate you. Don't let them convince you that we are the 2006 Colts. Likewise, don't listen to them when they tell you to panick.

Helllo, we tank it in December!

 

[RainMan]

Aren't we something like 5-6 in our last 11 games? Yes, I'm absolutely worried. Our problems transcend one bad day in St. Louis.

I am worried primarily because I haven't seen this team play good football in some time. To me, it's not about being as good or as bad as advertised. But to be playing as piss-poor football as we have been is troublesome.

Sure, you might be able to brush aside today's loss because of Romo's absence. But this team has looked questionable even with Romo in the lineup ever since the Green Bay game. And while it's debatable just how talented we are, it shouldn't be a struggle to put away Cincinnati, a struggle to do anything right against Arizona, etc.

 

[Boysboy]

Helllo, we tank it in December!

@Pitt
Giants
Balt
@Philly

This is ONE MEAN Dec schedule right there too.

 

[mr.jameswoods]

Helllo, we tank it in December!

Yeah, and we typically do well early in the season. Maybe December looks good this year

 

[mr.jameswoods]

@Pitt
Giants
Balt
@Philly

This is ONE MEAN Dec schedule right there too.

Agreed, but this season is so crazy that it wouldn't suprise me if we sweep those teams if we are clicking.

 

[mr.jameswoods]

Aren't we something like 5-6 in our last 11 games? Yes, I'm absolutely worried. Our problems transcend one bad day in St. Louis.

I am worried primarily because I haven't seen this team play good football in some time. To me, it's not about being as good or as bad as advertised. But to be playing as piss-poor football as we have been is troublesome.

Sure, you might be able to brush aside today's loss because of Romo's absence. But this team has looked questionable even with Romo in the lineup ever since the Green Bay game. And while it's debatable just how talented we are, it shouldn't be a struggle to put away Cincinnati, a struggle to do anything right against Arizona, etc.

I agree with you with you but that doesn't mean we can't play well later in the season. Arizona and Washington are solid teams. The Rams....well this was ugly.

 

[Boysboy]

Aren't we something like 5-6 in our last 11 games? Yes, I'm absolutely worried. Our problems transcend one bad day in St. Louis.

I am worried primarily because I haven't seen this team play good football in some time. To me, it's not about being as good or as bad as advertised. But to be playing as piss-poor football as we have been is troublesome.

Sure, you might be able to brush aside today's loss because of Romo's absence. But this team has looked questionable even with Romo in the lineup ever since the Green Bay game. And while it's debatable just how talented we are, it shouldn't be a struggle to put away Cincinnati, a struggle to do anything right against Arizona, etc.

This is why at the same time, I don't buy that "injuries are killing us".

Like I said in other threads-Pitt lost their best OL(Simmons) for the year, and Parker/Mendenhall have/are/will be missing significant time. But nonetheless, they continue to get the job done on the offense side of the ball.

Or for that matter, even our injured squad >> Carolina's/Tampa's healthy squads, but they are playing a heck of alot better than our squad when we were healthy earlier.

And what kills me too is that in recent years, I've seen a NUMBER of teams playing hobbled in Dec, but continue to get the job done. While our relatively healthy squads would just go down the toilet.

 

[RainMan]

I agree with you with you but that doesn't mean we can't play well later in the season. Arizona and Washington are solid teams. The Rams....well this was ugly.

Yeah, I'm with you. There certainly are a lot of examples in sports that rebound.

I just wonder if we have the mental makeup to take these lumps and rebound? Of course, no one thought New York did either last season until after the fact. But, and I know I'm preaching to the choir, but just because it can be done doesn't mean it will be done.

 

[RainMan]

This is why at the same time, I don't buy that "injuries are killing us".

Like I said in other threads-Pitt lost their best OL(Simmons) for the year, and Parker/Mendenhall have/are/will be missing significant time. But nonetheless, they continue to get the job done on the offense side of the ball.

Or for that matter, even our injured squad >> Carolina's/Tampa's healthy squads, but they are playing a heck of alot better than our squad when we were healthy earlier.

And what kills me too is that in recent years, I've seen a NUMBER of teams playing hobbled in Dec, but continue to get the job done. While our relatively healthy squads would just go down the toilet.

Yep, just look at Todd Collins leading Washington last year. The Commanders could have folded shop when their starter went down. Instead, they rallied around a guy that hadn't started in a year and made the playoffs.

I'm totally with you. Injuries are an excuse for the weak. In fact, Wade's probably telling all the guys after these losses, "It's OK. Once you get healthy, we'll be fine!! How 'bout a trip to Dairy Queen to make everyone feel better?!"

And if we are playing poorly just because of the absence of a guy here or there, again, that tells us all we need to know about this team. Plenty of teams play around injuries. We should, too.

 

[mr.jameswoods]

This is why at the same time, I don't buy that "injuries are killing us".

Like I said in other threads-Pitt lost their best OL(Simmons) for the year, and Parker/Mendenhall have/are/will be missing significant time. But nonetheless, they continue to get the job done on the offense side of the ball.

Or for that matter, even our injured squad >> Carolina's/Tampa's healthy squads, but they are playing a heck of alot better than our squad when we were healthy earlier.

And what kills me too is that in recent years, I've seen a NUMBER of teams playing hobbled in Dec, but continue to get the job done. While our relatively healthy squads would just go down the toilet.

I don't think it's just injuries plaguing us. It's a combination of injuries, lack of passion, coaching, etc. I could be wrong but let's see how we play in the coming weeks before we panic.

Man this forum reminds me of what it's like to be a Cowboys fan. So much passion that everything is so roller coaster: we are Superbowl champs or Roadkill...no middle ground.

 

[Ren]

I'm about ready to throw in the towel on this season, not that i won't watch or root for the Cowboys every week but as far as expecting anything getting blown out by one of the worst teams in the league will do that to you.
Looking at the remaining schedule i can't see 6 more wins on there and it's going to take at least 10 wins to get into the playoffs, this season is probably already over. Every time i start getting my hopes up now i have to remind my self just how bad things have gotten by watching a Wade PC or something. That man is going to turn things around?! :laugh1:

R.I.P 2008 season

 

[Walker]

I am not that worried "yet." I got too many things in real life to worry about that I actually have faith in the cowboys. Also, I am crossing my fingers that this team finishes the season strong. This team rises at the start of the season and sinks at the end. Many would trade to have a better ending season than a good start. Hopefully the end of the season is not a disappointment, especially since we don't have a 1st rounder next year :.

 

[mr.jameswoods]

Yeah, I'm with you. There certainly are a lot of examples in sports that rebound.

I just wonder if we have the mental makeup to take these lumps and rebound? Of course, no one thought New York did either last season until after the fact. But, and I know I'm preaching to the choir, but just because it can be done doesn't mean it will be done.

Here is the thing, the NFL is so crazy these days that just when you think you know a team, they suprise you...good or bad. We could be worse and that's a scary thought or we could suprise ourselves.

It wouldn't suprise me if we came back. With Roy on the other side of TO and with a QB who can actually get them the ball, our offense could open up. I can also see giving Felix Jones more snaps so unlike Barber, Jones will give our running game that explosive homerun threat that will force teams to put 8in the box. Also with our corners coming back. And Roy Williams the safety is out for the season. Not to bash Roy W. but that means we could actually start a safety who can cover receivers.

 

[FCBarca]

The lesson is this: Don't let the media manipulate you. Don't let them convince you that we are the 2006 Colts. Likewise, don't listen to them when they tell you to panick.

Yeah, don't let your eyes manipulate/deceive you either eh?

Amazing that there are still fans still trying to spin this

 

[RainMan]

Here is the thing, the NFL is so crazy these days that just when you think you know a team, they suprise you...good or bad. We could be worse and that's a scary thought or we could suprise ourselves.

It wouldn't suprise me if we came back. With Roy on the other side of TO and with a QB who can actually get them the ball, our offense could open up. I can also see giving Felix Jones more snaps so unlike Barber, Jones will give our running game that explosive homerun threat that will force teams to put 8in the box. Also with our corners coming back. And Roy Williams the safety is out for the season. Not to bash Roy W. but that means we could actually start a safety who can cover receivers.

Yeah, you're entirely right. It's easy to ride the waves of the season emotionally, but the highs probably aren't as high as they feel, nor are the lows so low.

We are 4-3 and a win against Tampa leaves us halfway to a 10-6 season. Right now that win seems so unlikely. Of course, 13 hours ago, a loss today seemed even more unlikely.

 

[Billy Bullocks]

This team has alot of talent but no heart.

I know NY wasn't too great to start last season either and they got hot late. It could still happen to us.

But let's be honest for a minute. There is no leadership on this team. In NY, you knew that Coughlin ran the team. You had players like Strahan..veterans who not only fired up the team, but guys who performed on the field.

Hopefully Romo will return and spark the offense. I honestly do not know what is going on with the defense.

 

[Boysboy]

Yep, just look at Todd Collins leading Washington last year. The Commanders could have folded shop when their starter went down. Instead, they rallied around a guy that hadn't started in a year and made the playoffs.

I'm totally with you. Injuries are an excuse for the weak. In fact, Wade's probably telling all the guys after these losses, "It's OK. Once you get healthy, we'll be fine!! How 'bout a trip to Dairy Queen to make everyone feel better?!"

And if we are playing poorly just because of the absence of a guy here or there, again, that tells us all we need to know about this team. Plenty of teams play around injuries. We should, too.

The Skins also played most of that year without their best OLman(Randy Thomas), a starting CB(Carlos Rogers), Santana Moss being oft-injured, Sean Taylor(prior to his death, he injured his knee and missed a couple of games),
and not to mention too an undrafted rookie RT(Stephon Heyer) played all 16 games due to Jansen going down. Despite all that, they could have very well gone 15-1 if Gibbs had his head out of his ***, but nonetheless got stronger and rallied at the end.

This was no different than '06-sure, Ellis' injury significantly hurt our pass rush, BUT he was our ONLY injury down the stretch(compared to alot of the contenders out there). Again-no excuse.

 

[Doomsday]

Worried no, just came to realize we wont be in the playoffs this year.

 

[RainMan]

This team has alot of talent but no heart.

I know NY wasn't too great to start last season either and they got hot late. It could still happen to us.

But let's be honest for a minute. There is no leadership on this team. In NY, you knew that Coughlin ran the team. You had players like Strahan..veterans who not only fired up the team, but guys who performed on the field.

Hopefully Romo will return and spark the offense. I honestly do not know what is going on with the defense.

Just to play devil's advocate...when the Giants were floundering to start last season, was Strahan viewed as a leader that would right the ship, or a media-craving *** clown that was a huge part of the problem of their infrastructure that undermined Coughlin and led to their yearly demise?