Video: Are The Dallas Cowboys Still Superbowl Contenders Without Ezekiel Elliott?

[adbutcher]

 

[big dog cowboy]

Last I checked the Super Bowl isn't until Feburary. Zeke's suspension will be over by then.

 

[erod]

No, they aren't.

 

[shabazz]

As long as we have Heath we're still in the hunt

 

[CATCH17]

I hope Dickerson didn't agree to the nickname ED.

 

[PA Cowboy Fan]

If the team can get go 3-3 until he returns we'll be okay.

 

[cowboyblue22]

with out zeke no they are not superbowl contenders

 

[aria]

I despise Skip just because of his annouing ridiculousness so I won't even watch the video. IMO, without a doubt the Cowboys are easily still a SB contender without Zeke. It's really not even a good argument. To sum it up, we have so many weapons and a great O along with 2 "backup" RB's that could easily start for other teams and would do a good enough job to help get us there (along with Beas, Dez, Witten, etc).

If they want to worry about the SB, the question should be if the defense is adequate enough to get us there. That's debatable, the offense isn't.

 

[Hardline]

We still have Coach Garrett. So most likely no.

 

[dragon_mikal]

Hell no.

 

[DFWJC]

Sure want them to be and was (and am always) very hopeful.
But if I'm being honest, I did not think they were legit contenders with the defense that they have.
Would NEVER prevent me from wanting it and hoping for it.
It could happen.. A few timely playoff turnovers, etc...and game on!

 

[BourbonBalz]

We will go at least 4-2 to start the season. Book it.

 

[windward]

Yes. As long as our offense stays healthy. Especially Dak

 

[Doomsday101]

I think they are and the main reason is Dak. I think Cowboys can still have a good running game and will still force teams to stack the box, it is hard to go up against this OL and I think Dak is still capable of hurting teams with his arm and legs. My big concern is not on offense it remains on defense were suspended players like Irving and Damontre Moore really thins out the front 4.

 

[tyke1doe]

The defense will determine if this is a Super Bowl team.

 

[JoeyBoy718]

Since when did a 6-game suspension become "without Zeke in the Super Bowl"?

 

[JoeyBoy718]

The defense will determine if this is a Super Bowl team.

Yep.

People are concerned about missing Zeke for 6 games. I think with the 3 other RBs we have, if Cooper continues to look like someone who was drafted #4 overall, and if Collins continues to outperform Free (3 if's but likely if's), our offense shouldn't miss too much of a beat without Zeke. That doesn't mean Zeke doesn't make this offense electric, but we've improved enough overall to continue to be a dominant offense. Add in the fact that Dak has more experience and we added another shifty slot receiver for him in Switzer.

The biggest concern, in my opinion, is missing Irving for 4 games. He's looked like the only DL we have who can completely take over a game. He looks like he's ready to move to the next level. Our DEs can be in a lot of trouble early in the season without Irving, Moore and possibly Crawford.

 

[Direwolf63]

It's only 6 games people. And maybe only 3 games by next week.

Even without Zeke, the weak link is still the defense. The offense is still loaded, even with McFaddon, Smith and Morris sharing the load.

 

[haleyrules]

The real question should be are they contenders with the present Defense? The offense is more than ready.

 

[SDCowboy]

Zeke will certainly be missed, but what still concerns me is our defense.