Anyone Think We Beat Seattle?

[Alexander]

We got in there head last year.

That team got in their head. This year's team might prompt a soft chuckle.

 

[Bungarian]

no

 

[StarBoyz83]

I don't think dallas really has much of a chance vs seattle.

 

[Oh_Canada]

I think we lose the next two games. I hope we beat Philly of course, but I just don't see it right now. These coaches, even Marinelli, are not doing the team any favors.

Maranelli? His defense gave up 13 points yesterday despite getting zero favors. That is enough to win 90% of the time and almost a 100% with solid QB play.

 

[EGTuna]

Nope. Not this team. They have 0 confidence, and can't create turnovers unless they have a lead, which won't happen. Sigh. 2016 is where my hope lies, because 2015 has 5-11 or 6-10 written all over it. Snake. Bit.

Look on the bright side, Dallas might be in a position to draft Ezekiel Elliot. So, there's that.

 

[BourbonBalz]

I hate to say it, but not a chance.

 

[JohnnyHopkins]

The good news is that Seattle's O-line is garbage, so the Dallas D-line could really have a good day on Sunday. The bad news is pretty much everything else. At least we get one of our two best players back in Dez Bryant.

 

[tyke1doe]

I'll just save myself the false hope and disappointment and say "No."

 

[Sydla]

The way the offensive line looked today gives me hope. La'El clearly gave us a spark and boy those three All Pros from last year played like it. Frederick and Martin in particular and especially on the goal line. They looked like the offensive line we saw last year. Blowing guys off the ball and the line of scrimmage. Sustaining blocks. Getting to the second level. They adjusted the scheme which I thought helped because I believe we're better as a power running team and not as good at zone running. At least not this year.

Let's be honest they will face a much bigger test next week up front against Seattle. All though they haven't been quite as disruptive up front and they've had some miscommunications in the secondary and big plays given up particularly in the fourth quarter as a result. Think we have to see more Christine Michael. As much as I loved seeing McFadden ran like he did the guy isn't gonna last if we keep running him 30 times. Needs to be more balance within the run game and hopefully Randle can play because he looked good to start before hurting the back.

Defensively we're facing another weak offensive line. Much like the Giants they're vulnerable in the middle of that line because they haven't adequately replaced Max Unger who I thought was their best linemen. Containing Russell is always key. Lynch got going. He's been dealing with a hamstring, but the Giants really pounded us early. Rolando McClain needs to take on and defeat blocks better. With the lack of gurth up front he has to be able to shed blocks, attack, fill holes, and bring Lynch to the ground. Byron Jones has been superb matching up against tight ends and I see zero reason to believe he can't do the job against Jimmy Graham. It'll be a fantastic matchup between two freaks of nature.

As disgusted as I am with this team right now there were some good signs. Already touched on the ground game, but the recievers showed signs of life. Brice Butler with his size made some tough catches and would like to see him utilized more on the goal line. Take advantage of his size and strength. Terrance was pathetic on the comeback route, but we got him a deep drag route down the field and I feel that's when he's at his best. Catching the ball on the move and please no timing patterns with this dude. Getting zilch from Beasley right now. Did a good job using Whitehead on some reverses. Let's see what he can do as a reciever. Hasn't really gotten that opportunity yet.

Matt Cassel made some really nice throws. Fit the ball into some tight Windows. Escaped the pocket. That throw in the corner of the end zone to Street was perfect. He definitely made throws Weeden couldn't. The turnovers cannot happen. The first I don't put on him. I like the taking shots, but you have to confine yourself and not be reckless. Terrance had his man beat, but he was late and just didn't really see the field particularly well. Forcing it into double coverage. Just have to cut that out. Take shots when they're there. Seattle has struggled in the middle of field and defending it. Outside of Wagner the rest of their backers can be exploited in coverage. I expect a big day from Witten. To me there's a fine line between taking calculated risks and just being dumb and making dumb decisions. You can't play scared, but as a quarterback you have to find that fine line between not being conservative, but not being reckless either. If one of your recievers is turned loose down the field I think you have to let it rip, but you can't be late and can't stare down recievers and telegraph. Not in this league.

Seattle is clearly not the same team. Russel Wilson has basically been a one man show at times this year. Graham has gotten going a bit the last few games, but he hasn't had the impact many anticipated. Their recievers still struggle to get seperation if you don't allow them to get the run game cranked up and keep Wilson in the pocket. The Cowboys had a great defensive game plan last year. Played stout man coverage and plastered their recievers, rushers were disciplined, didn't allow Lynch to break many tackles, really good job gang tackling him, stayed in our gaps, got off blocks, were disciplined in pursuit, and didn't allow their offensive line to stone wall our backers like we did today. That needs to be duplicated. If it is we give ourselves a chance.

One concern was that despite the belief we could handle the running game of the Giants, they gashed up the gut. So as bad as Seattle's OL might be, our interior DL hasn't been very good either.

 

[Stash]

The way this team is playing? I think you'd have a tough time picking any team you would feel confident that they could beat.

Some want to rip on other teams for their own issues while trying to ignore the Cowboys' problems. Our are as big, if not bigger, than any team in the league.

Other teams have an area of strength they can rely on. We don't have one from one game to the next, with a constant issue at receiver and quarterback each week for good measure.

 

[MRV52]

Seattle can easily be 2 and 4 and most of you are saying we have no chance. lol . they have the worst Oline in the Nfl and Wilson has been taking a beating with sacks. This is not last years team but at the moment neither are we, but saying no chance is absolutely absurd.

 

[TellerMorrow34]

Nope.

A below average Giants defense took advantage of Cassel...Seattle will likely make him a whipping boy.

I have no doubt we won't beat Seattle. Our only hope for any wins now are with Philly and Tampa and having to hope that 4-5 is good enough for when Romo returns.

Which I'm afraid it's not going to be. We'll have Carolina and Greenbay to play during that stretch. It's going to be pretty tough. 4-5 there will be faint life but it's going to take a Romo miracle to make it work out.

 

[CowboyRoy]

The way the offensive line looked today gives me hope. La'El clearly gave us a spark and boy those three All Pros from last year played like it. Frederick and Martin in particular and especially on the goal line. They looked like the offensive line we saw last year. Blowing guys off the ball and the line of scrimmage. Sustaining blocks. Getting to the second level. They adjusted the scheme which I thought helped because I believe we're better as a power running team and not as good at zone running. At least not this year.

Let's be honest they will face a much bigger test next week up front against Seattle. All though they haven't been quite as disruptive up front and they've had some miscommunications in the secondary and big plays given up particularly in the fourth quarter as a result. Think we have to see more Christine Michael. As much as I loved seeing McFadden ran like he did the guy isn't gonna last if we keep running him 30 times. Needs to be more balance within the run game and hopefully Randle can play because he looked good to start before hurting the back.

Defensively we're facing another weak offensive line. Much like the Giants they're vulnerable in the middle of that line because they haven't adequately replaced Max Unger who I thought was their best linemen. Containing Russell is always key. Lynch got going. He's been dealing with a hamstring, but the Giants really pounded us early. Rolando McClain needs to take on and defeat blocks better. With the lack of gurth up front he has to be able to shed blocks, attack, fill holes, and bring Lynch to the ground. Byron Jones has been superb matching up against tight ends and I see zero reason to believe he can't do the job against Jimmy Graham. It'll be a fantastic matchup between two freaks of nature.

As disgusted as I am with this team right now there were some good signs. Already touched on the ground game, but the recievers showed signs of life. Brice Butler with his size made some tough catches and would like to see him utilized more on the goal line. Take advantage of his size and strength. Terrance was pathetic on the comeback route, but we got him a deep drag route down the field and I feel that's when he's at his best. Catching the ball on the move and please no timing patterns with this dude. Getting zilch from Beasley right now. Did a good job using Whitehead on some reverses. Let's see what he can do as a reciever. Hasn't really gotten that opportunity yet.

Matt Cassel made some really nice throws. Fit the ball into some tight Windows. Escaped the pocket. That throw in the corner of the end zone to Street was perfect. He definitely made throws Weeden couldn't. The turnovers cannot happen. The first I don't put on him. I like the taking shots, but you have to confine yourself and not be reckless. Terrance had his man beat, but he was late and just didn't really see the field particularly well. Forcing it into double coverage. Just have to cut that out. Take shots when they're there. Seattle has struggled in the middle of field and defending it. Outside of Wagner the rest of their backers can be exploited in coverage. I expect a big day from Witten. To me there's a fine line between taking calculated risks and just being dumb and making dumb decisions. You can't play scared, but as a quarterback you have to find that fine line between not being conservative, but not being reckless either. If one of your recievers is turned loose down the field I think you have to let it rip, but you can't be late and can't stare down recievers and telegraph. Not in this league.

Seattle is clearly not the same team. Russel Wilson has basically been a one man show at times this year. Graham has gotten going a bit the last few games, but he hasn't had the impact many anticipated. Their recievers still struggle to get seperation if you don't allow them to get the run game cranked up and keep Wilson in the pocket. The Cowboys had a great defensive game plan last year. Played stout man coverage and plastered their recievers, rushers were disciplined, didn't allow Lynch to break many tackles, really good job gang tackling him, stayed in our gaps, got off blocks, were disciplined in pursuit, and didn't allow their offensive line to stone wall our backers like we did today. That needs to be duplicated. If it is we give ourselves a chance.

We cant pass the ball and certainly not against Seattle. The only way we win is if we sack Wilson 12 times and get a few Defensive TD's. But then that dreaded 2nd half will come around where the OTHER head coach makes the right adjustments and Garrett doesnt. Lucky Whitehead reverses probably wont fool Seattle now. Amazing how that was the ONE adjustment in 4 games that the offensive genius Garrett made. Its almost laughable.

 

[hornitosmonster]

probably not but Seattle isn't very good this year. So the game is winnable

 

[John813]

There's a chance, but it's slim.
Got to win the turnover battle, L O L, and stop Lynch/Rawls.

Got to figure that Graham will probably have a season game against us just to add insult to injury

 

[bigdnlaca]

There is a chance because Seattle's offense isn't the same. But, Seattle can blow the Cowboys out with creating TO and ST play. Cowboys need to clean both of those areas of the game to have a shot.

 

[The Natural]

The good news is that Seattle's O-line is garbage, so the Dallas D-line could really have a good day on Sunday. The bad news is pretty much everything else. At least we get one of our two best players back in Dez Bryant.

are we even sure he's playing next week

 

[reddyuta]

Not a chance.Cassell against that secondary will be a bloodbath.we can't even stop the run for Pete's sake and Seattle has 4 capable runners.this will be a blowout.the line is 6 and should move north.

 

[CowboyStar88]

I don't think we have a chance.... I think this team will be staring at 0-6 before we know it. That is ugly... But I think the problems on this team run deeper than Romo/Dez. There is something not right weather it's coaching or players. The Chemistry seems off they don't seem to be playing for each other at all. Last year they were together and they played together and for one another there seemed to be an easy feeling about that. Maybe i'm reading too much into that but I dunno

 

[TheMarathonContinues]

I don't know if we WILL but I think we can. We just have to learn to close out games. Aside from the Pats game we have been in every game until the end. Get key stops and a turnover and we can some of these games.