News: Are Cowboys' triplets the best QB-RB-WR combo in the NFL?

[CCBoy]

Are Cowboys' triplets the best QB-RB-WR combo in the NFL?
Are Cowboys' triplets the best QB-RB-WR combo in the NFL?


Troy Aikman, Emmitt Smith and Michael Irvin. These three Hall of Famers formed what is known as The Triplets. Every team wants a set, yet it’s been a long time coming for a group to come along that warrants the actual title. The 2016 Cowboys are throwing their names in the ring.

In 2014, the Cowboys got the closest they’ve been to the revival of the triplets with Tony Romo, Dez Bryant and DeMarco Murray. Romo received MVP votes, Bryant and Murray both broke Cowboys’ franchise records with 16 receiving touchdowns and 1,846 rushing yards, respectively.

Unfortunately, their height of success could only be witnessed for one season as Murray went along and signed with the enemy. The Cowboys entered the 2015 season hoping Joseph Randle could ‘eat more meat off the bone’ than Murray. That went downhill fast, as he was released halfway through the season.

The teams’ realization of forming another triplets had vanished. Then, on April 28, 2016 the vision became reality once again. With the selection of Ezekiel Elliott out of Ohio State with the fourth pick in the draft, the Cowboys once again had their triplets...

 

[DallasDW00ds0n]

Expectations for Elliot may be higher than any other pick weve had in probably the last 10 years. Even Dez was questionable about his ethic and social stability

 

[GIFTS86]

Either way even if it would haft to be this year because Romo is 36 and I don't think he will be around much longer. I'm doubtful if he plays next year. But you never know.

 

[SHAMSzy]

Nope -- Steelers

 

[CCBoy]

Nope -- Steelers

...oh, OK

Atlanta?

 

[perrykemp]

Given that Elliot is a rookie you have to give it to the Steelers for now.

Antonio Brown is far and away the most productive WR in the league over the past 3 years.

Call Romo - Big Ben a tie.

Bell has been a top 2-3 back when not injured and when not suspended.

 

[StarBoyz83]

Absolutely ridiculous. Zeke hasn't even played.

Brown > any wr

Dez can be top 5 when healthy though.

 

[CCBoy]

Given that Elliot is a rookie you have to give it to the Steelers for now.

Antonio Brown is far and away the most productive WR in the league over the past 3 years.

Call Romo - Big Ben a tie.

Bell has been a top 2-3 back when not injured and when not suspended.

Agreed, a discussion would be involved with Roethlisberger and Romo.

Dez Bryant was injured last season...but will be returning for this season. Brown was great last season...but underneath Bryant the year before.

As to Bell, he likes too many things not necessary for NFL life. And he has been injured...I don't give him a pass on now.

Any doubts about Elliott behind the current Cowboys' line?

 

[thisiscowboyscountry]

There is only one set of triplets and they were drafted 88, 89, and 90... Hitting on three hall of famers in the 1st round three years in the row is truly legendary, and will be hard for any team to replicate again.

Romo, Dez, and Elliott may be a great trio for a few years, but lets talk after we see the impact Elliott has by the end of 2016.

 

[Proximo]

How many teams with a legit franchise QB also have a top 5 WR and elite RB on their team? Not many.

We could be looking at exactly that if EE is as good as we hope.

 

[viman96]

Obviously no. They have to prove it before they can considered the best.

 

[CCBoy]

Obviously no. They have to prove it before they can considered the best.

Not so fast, Quickstro...this is based upon observation and projection from the start. Personal feeling is quite applicable here...

 

[KingintheNorth]

There's definitely that potential. Like many have mentioned, Pittsburgh gets the nod for now.

Production-wise, Arizona might be up there with Palmer/David Johnson/Fitzgerald this year.

 

[LocimusPrime]

Steelers are def the best with the best trio. The trio of Rodgers, Jordy Nelson, and Lacy isn't bad. Matty Ice, Julio Jones, and Freeman are decent.

Since Elliot has played 1 down, and Romo and Dez are returning from injuries it's hard to project where we stand against other NFL trios.

 

[BAT]

Any doubts about Elliott behind the current Cowboys' line?

EZ has to stay healthy, and out of trouble, first. Play a game or two, second. Very good OL (they were not elite last season like they were in 2014) or not, Elliott has to actually produce at high level to earn a seat with Romo & Dez, NVM becoming a champion and a legend, which the triplets were (all HOFers).

If he can do so then maybe EZ can be one of the 4 Horsemen. Romo-Dez-EZ-Witten. Let's start a new era with a new nickname.

 

[Section446]

Steelers are light years better at all three positions.

 

[Risen Star]

Wentz/RB1/WR1

 

[big dog cowboy]

 

[HappyOnions]

Zeke hasn't even played a single snap yet and Dez and Romo are coming off of injury plagued seasons.

As a collective group, the following trios are better than what we have:

Patriots: Brady, Blount/Lewis, Edelman

Steelers: Big Ben, Bell, Brown

Falcons: Ryan, Freeman, Julio

Cardinals: Palmer, Johnson, Fitzgerald

Panthers: Newton, Stewart, Benjamin

Packers: Rodgers, Lacy, Nelson

You could also list: Buffalo (Taylor, McCoy, Watkins) Cincinnati (Dalton, Hill, Green) Jets (Fitzpatrick, Forte, Marshall) KC: (Smith, Charles, Maclin) and you could make a case for all of those teams. Logically, having Zeke kind of knocks us down the list quite a bit.

 

[Nova]

Zeke hasn't even played a single snap yet and Dez and Romo are coming off of injury plagued seasons.

As a collective group, the following trios are better than what we have:

Patriots: Brady, Blount/Lewis, Edelman

Steelers: Big Ben, Bell, Brown

Falcons: Ryan, Freeman, Julio

Cardinals: Palmer, Johnson, Fitzgerald

Panthers: Newton, Stewart, Benjamin

Packers: Rodgers, Lacy, Nelson

You could also list: Buffalo (Taylor, McCoy, Watkins) Cincinnati (Dalton, Hill, Green) Jets (Fitzpatrick, Forte, Marshall) KC: (Smith, Charles, Maclin) and you could make a case for all of those teams. Logically, having Zeke kind of knocks us down the list quite a bit.

Sorry man.

The Panthers and Cardinals are just not there.

Romo, Dez, and RB X are already better.