Are we really better off at RB than last year?

[Techsass]

The fact that we still haven't reached a consensus on who will be our #1 RB is troubling. It kind of puts a damper on what we accomplished in the off season.

 

[BlindFaith]

The fact that we still haven't reached a consensus on who will be our #1 RB is troubling. It kind of puts a damper on what we accomplished in the off season.

What did we do? Did I miss something?

We got a decent deal on a top 15 DT.
We signed 3 jags to play guard then drafted a guard at 12.
We brought in a 1st round bust at DE, signed a pass rush only DE, signed Wheat and then spent a 2nd round pick on yet another DE.
We added a journeyman at DT and two late round DT
We added two jag LBs
We added two jag RBs and two late round guys
We added a one year rental head case WR that no one wanted

What am I missing? Oh yeah, we resigned another waste of a roster spot in Goodwin.

The Eagles are laughing at us. The Redmanders are laughing at us. Hell, the Giants are laughing at us.

Maybe ya'll dont mind being laughed at, but it pisses me off. And all it took was signing one WR for you all to go into sheep mode again.

SMH

 

[Whiskey Cowboy]

Tbh I think they kinda threw a bunch of darts at the board to see which ones stick. Lots of potential in the backfield. If Williams AND Sanders return to form, that alone makes for a dynamic duo with Blue taking the top off a defense occasionally.

That is probably asking for alot. If one of the two can return to form, we still have a quality back to split time with Blue/Mafia/whoever. This would be at least equivalent to last year's attack. With the current OL and receiver corps, the offense should be in good shape.

Looking at the odds, I think this is the most likely result. They brought in vets that have proven they can play. They bought low hoping at least one of them can play in better offensive circumstances than what they had with their previous teams. Both are another year removed from injury. Maybe they never return to peak form, but 75-85% of prime from those guys should be enough to move the offense.

If both of those guys struggle, I think that is when we need to reconsider the Hall trade, or exploring other options. I do like the potential of the young RBs, but going into the season with two bottom half draft picks, and a couple of washed up vets would be foolish. Not saying it couldn't work, but that's a helluva gamble when there is still cap space and resources available.

I wasn't sure that they were all that concerned about this upcoming season until they sent premium assets for a 1 year rental at receiver. That's what leads me to believe that a move will be made if the coaches aren't seeing the results they want early in camp. If we are playing for this year, there is no sense in holding onto extra cap money to roll over.

 

[Bullflop]

Prove it. Was helpbon the way 30 friggin years ago? Was it on the way 10 yrs ago? Last year?

Stop drinking the snake oil.

You desperately need to get with the present and put the past behind you. You're doing all that you can to ignore the fact that we had an offseason that changed this year's outlook drastically. The proof will likely come while you're still in denial of the truth. Things are changing for the better.

It's now past time to get current and abandon the past. This team will be on the upswing by so many real indications that you want to ignore. It's a realistic indication of what to expect this year, next year and beyond. The present is now, not behind. What you have is gutless grief and denial of reality.

 

[Techsass]

What did we do? Did I miss something?

We got a decent deal on a top 15 DT.
We signed 3 jags to play guard then drafted a guard at 12.
We brought in a 1st round bust at DE, signed a pass rush only DE, signed Wheat and then spent a 2nd round pick on yet another DE.
We added a journeyman at DT and two late round DT
We added two jag LBs
We added two jag RBs and two late round guys
We added a one year rental head case WR that no one wanted

What am I missing? Oh yeah, we resigned another waste of a roster spot in Goodwin.

The Eagles are laughing at us. The Redmanders are laughing at us. Hell, the Giants are laughing at us.

Maybe ya'll dont mind being laughed at, but it pisses me off. And all it took was signing one WR for you all to go into sheep mode again.

SMH

I don't watch college football, so I'm not up on who is or isn't any good.

I have a problem drafting a guard at #12 just on principal. It doesn't help that reports I read say he isn't very good with his feet & has a problem with pulling & reaching the 2nd level. Maybe it's just a quirk with this particular draft that we picked him so soon. Usually we pick OT's & move them to guard.

The 2nd round DE sounds great with both his sack & TFL numbers last year. He sounds like a complete DE. His career numbers aren't as great, but hopefully it finally clicked.

Our 3rd rounder sounds like a difference maker pick. We just have to overlook that the same doctor said Jaylon Smith wasn't going to have any lingering issues.

I have no problem with prima donna players, especially at WR or CB. All the stories on him say he isn't a locker room cancer type & is well liked by his teammates.

We basically only had 3 reliably decent picks this draft.

I've just about given up on our FA choices.

But back to this particular thread: I don't like how uncertain everybody seems to be on our RB room.

 

[Bullflop]

I don't watch college football, so I'm not up on who is or isn't any good.

I have a problem drafting a guard at #12 just on principal. It doesn't help that reports I read say he isn't very good with his feet & has a problem with pulling & reaching the 2nd level. Maybe it's just a quirk with this particular draft that we picked him so soon. Usually we pick OT's & move them to guard.

The 2nd round DE sounds great with both his sack & TFL numbers last year. He sounds like a complete DE. His career numbers aren't as great, but hopefully it finally clicked.

Our 3rd rounder sounds like a difference maker pick. We just have to overlook that the same doctor said Jaylon Smith wasn't going to have any lingering issues.

I have no problem with prima donna players, especially at WR or CB. All the stories on him say he isn't a locker room cancer type & is well liked by his teammates.

We basically only had 3 reliably decent picks this draft.

I've just about given up on our FA choices.

But back to this particular thread: I don't like how uncertain everybody seems to be on our RB room.

You started off by admitting you don't know anything about college football and don't know who is any good or not. Then, you proceed to make unfounded ideas about our hopeless failures in the draft and otherwise.

Those who know about our recent acquisitions are filled with delight over the possibilities that lie ahead in the months to come. It will take time to prove it, if given a reasonable chance. Their talent is there and not imagined. Like all young players, it will take time for the proof to be seen.

Believe that those who know college football and know those who are capable or not are really very optimistic about our recent draft and the current acquisitions that we've acquired. There are actually valid reasons why they are thrilled about what lies ahead for them. That draft was one that was very exceptional in the opinions of many football savants who are in the know and well respected.

Cheer up, there's much more potential in those draft choices than you've chosen to believe. Give them a fighter's chance to prove themselves before casting them aside as unfit players. The Cowboys had an offseason that was very exceptional in their choices of promising talent. It's there to be admired by so many optimistic fans.

 

[Techsass]

You started off by admitting you don't know anything about college football and don't know who is any good or not. Then, you proceed to make unfounded ideas about our hopeless failures in the draft and otherwise. Those who know about our recent acquisitions are filled with delight over the possibilities that lie ahead in the months to come.

Believe that those who know college football and know those who are capable or not are really optimistic about our recent draft and the current acquisitions that we've acquired. Cheer up, there's much more potential in those draft choices than you've chosen to believe. Give them a chance to prove themselves before casting them aside as unfit players.

So sorry - I wasn't disappointed with our draft.

 

[Carter]

I think Dallas will be able to run the ball successfully because of the Oline , and Cee Dee and Pickens being on the field together.Teams won't be able to stack the box ,Dallas will probably spread teams out and be able to run it.I look for the Cowboys to run out of the I formation between guards and center early in the year until the line starts to gel.Dallas should be hard to stop in short yardage and goal line.

That would be something because the cowboys absolutely sucked in the Red Zone last year and also in the past.

 

[Bullflop]

So sorry - I wasn't disappointed with our draft.

So good to hear. Don't fall for the many critics who invade this website. Many are actually fans of other teams and take delight in finding fault with anybody and every player associated with the Dallas Cowboys. There are many long-lasting veterans of this website who know better and offer far more realistic ideas than those who infest us with their hatred and cynicism. We'll be fine in the wees and months to come. LIke most teams, we have our ups and downs. We'll be fine.