Back away from the ledge

[Grevus]

Great, well balanced post that caused me to stop and consider what I think about the team. Stealing a page from Peter King, here is what I think (and to be fair, there is probably nothing new or revolutionary in my comments)

• I think JG is an average coach - nothing more, nothing less - and what we see now is pretty much what we will see in the future.
• I think Dallas has a good nucleus of young talent, but...
• I think that, sometimes, change for change sake is a good thing and that regardless how the remainder of the season goes, we need to change (at the very least) the HC, OC and DC.
• I think that, despite his performance to date, Jaylon Smith will be a very good player for the Cowboys, but perhaps not at MLB. I think his best position is WLB.
• I think that, borrowing analogy from baseball, the Cowboys need to upgrade the middle defense - DT1, MLB and SS. I think the Cowboys are wasting the talents of David Irving and Maliek Collins without a complimentary "Booger MMCFarland".
• I think Dal Prescott is a franchise QB. Period.
• As much as I love the player and man, I think it is time to replace Jason Witten and I think, regardless the development of Rico Gathers, we need to upgrade the position.
• I think, despite having 3 Pro-Bowlers, the OL has under-performed and, I think it is much more than replacing Leary and Free with Cooper and Collins.
• I think Dallas needs to invest (again) a high draft choice on the OL if for no other reason than Tyron Smith's back.
• I think that despite his outstanding performance on the field and his infectious enthusiasm, Zeke's off-field behavior will not fundamentally change.
• I think it is time to stop swinging for the fences with the second round draft picks and focus on small ball (I like baseball analogies).
• I know I will always be a Cowboy fan

Ok, flame away.

I can probably add more lines, but no need. They only thing I might disagree with is Jaylon Smith. I really want this kid to make it, but I'm really concerned about his awareness of what going on. 2 years away from the game is a lot, but it just seems like he's never where he needs to be or just makes too many bad decisions. Maybe it's rust.

 

[CWR]

One would never know the Cowboys won 3 games in a row before ATL would they?

The biggest issue with the prior win streak compared to now is who we are missing. That right there is the dream crusher.

 

[Stash]

Too late. I'm done for this year. Hopefully they make it enjoyable the rest of the way, but there is no way this team gets to the Superbowl. I don't even see this team progressing to attempt to get to one. Enough of "It a process" , "Next Man Up" crap. After 8 years of it, we are no closer to being a consistent winner. Watching an Eagles team that look destroyed after Chip, 2 years later, they're one of the top teams. Here we are 8 years later, and look pathetic too many times. What a waste of talent.

As you can tell, I'm still really mad.

I'm right there with you.

People can try to downplay it all they want, but in two years time, the Eagles have not only cleaned up Chip Kelly's disaster, but raced past the rest of the division like they were standing still. All while "the process" continues to lead to nowhere after 8 years.

People looking for "better names" than Jason Garrett are kidding themselves. They want to hold onto him because they fear "worse". If there is no change, you'll never get "better" either.

Unless this team has more talent than the opposition, this coaching staff can't win. They're an average group who will give you average results. Change can be scary, I get that. But if nothing changes, nothing changes.

 

[rwalters31]

One would never know the Cowboys won 3 games in a row before ATL would they?

Even a blind squirrel, will find a acorn on occasion.

 

[CF74]

As long as we don’t have to make half time adjustments, we will beat Philly handily....

 

[Montanalo]

I can probably add more lines, but no need. They only thing I might disagree with is Jaylon Smith. I really want this kid to make it, but I'm really concerned about his awareness of what going on. 2 years away from the game is a lot, but it just seems like he's never where he needs to be or just makes too many bad decisions. Maybe it's rust.

I am certainly no expert but Jaylon's issues appear to be more mental than physical. Coming out of college, one of his stronger attributes was instinctual play. That instinct for the play seems to be missing. I truly hope it is rust.

 

[Stash]

I can probably add more lines, but no need. They only thing I might disagree with is Jaylon Smith. I really want this kid to make it, but I'm really concerned about his awareness of what going on. 2 years away from the game is a lot, but it just seems like he's never where he needs to be or just makes too many bad decisions. Maybe it's rust.

Again, I agree with you.

He's running around clueless out there. I expected a few mental lapses, but not this.

 

[Staubacher]

Only thing that bothered me is I had a rare chance to attend a Cowboys game in Atlanta. Me and about 20,000 other Cowboys fans were humiliated by that wretched performance. We didn't even compete. The loser fan base in Atlanta was pointing and laughing even they don't respect the shell of a team the Cowboys have become.

 

[Idgit]

I'm at the ledge now and ready to launch myself into the pit of misery.

Do a backflip!

 

[pitt33]

Do a backflip!

30 years ago I would!

 

[CowboyRoy]

BLUF: "With adversity comes opportunity"
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We took a butt whoopin' on Sunday and there will be no attempt on my part to insult anyone's intelligence by sugar coating it. Embarrassing. There's also no reason for the level of hand-wringing just yet as the Falcon were guaranteed to show flashes of their 2016 form, at least a few times this year. Unfortunately, their 2016 form showed up at a time when our team was off-balanced from changes to roster/availability. We play that game 10 more times, in the same situation, and we still lose at least 9 of 'em.

Are we beating Philly this Sunday with a similar active roster? Probably not. Can we find some sort of groove and beat some teams coming up? I feel so. Are we slipping through the cracks to make the playoffs? 50/50. Where does our future point? I don't know, but what matters to me the next couple of games is seeing the young players being ushered to mature at a fast pace under these stressful circumstances (Lewis, Woods, Brown, Switzer, Taco and hopefully Chidobe).
Even in a losses, I still find enjoyment watching the rookie/2nd year players develop on screen.

This loss should more importantly force the coaching staff to shake things up and come with a more aggressive/uncomfortable for their liking gameplan (didn't work in 2015 because the QB's sucked).
Let's face it, the coaching staff came into Atlanta with the the whole "We implement OUR gameplan, impose our will. Next man up...we feel good about about our depth in the position groups, etc." kinda attitude and it was eggs on faces. Garrett and company came away looking like confident idiots by not building enough variety into their weekly practice plays to switch gears when ole' plan-A didn't make hay. This embarrassing performance no doubt resulted in their pride taking a hit and that good ole' reality of the circumstances is sinking in.

The All Omnipotent Overlord, Big Daddy Emperor Jerry is not happy with his coaching children and has voiced as much. When Daddy raises his voice, the household listens...even the mice. Garrett's chain just got yanked yet again. Good..sink or swim. I'm not an old guy (40's) but am the youngest child of an old school family of bakers. The situation upon the team is now like the flour sifter. The impurities of trash players, coaches and complacent gameplanning isn't going to pass through the screen and will be left at at the top for all to see.

Good night and sleep well.

For the record, I'm heavily sampling Bourbon Barrel Quad by Boulevard.

No one should be on the ledge. Anyone that thought we were winning the SB this year should be shot. No team revamps the entire secondary in one off season and should expect to win it all. All the suspensions? The writing was on the wall. Some didnt want to hear it. Tried to humble the blind and overzealous but as always it falls on deaf ears. With Zeke out, this season is going about as expected.

 

[CowboyRoy]

One would never know the Cowboys won 3 games in a row before ATL would they?

We beat one good team all year and that was KC.

 

[yimyammer]

The proverbial ledge is upon us with this upcoming Cowboys/Eagles game.

As of now, the Cowboy's playoff chances are 30% (according to the NFL Playoff Simulator) and they drop to 13% if the lose to to the Eagles.

For a team that came into the season with Superbowl aspirations, being essentially out of the playoffs (a longshot anyway) after week 10 is barely conceivable.

Given the injuries at so many key positions, the coaching advantage I believe the eagles employ and having the bye to rest and prepare for the Cowboys makes the likelihood of a Cowboys victory somewhere between slim and none imo.

Philly -3.5 seems like the easiest money Vegas has ever offered and I'm tempted to put $1,000+ down on Philly to assuage my inevitable disgust but given my track record of failure with NFL wagering, the giggles would win by 3 and just add fuel to my already raging fire of disgust

 

[Idgit]

30 years ago I would!

 

[Stash]

Gotta love Bender!

 

[Idgit]

Gotta love Bender!

I wasn't sure everyone got the reference, since I botched it a bit.

 

[Stash]

I wasn't sure everyone got the reference, since I botched it a bit.

Any Futurama reference is a good one!

 

[DoomsDayD]

I'm at the ledge now and ready to launch myself into the pit of misery.

Instead of a pit of misery how about launching yourself into a pit of fried bologna. What the hell,at least we wouldnt be too miserable.

 

[CATCH17]

We've seen this before.

Someone needs to prod this coaching staff and front office.


I'm tired of wasting seasons because of stubborn coaching and a front office that want's to sign and trade for crap during FA.

 

[rags747]

BLUF: "With adversity comes opportunity"
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We took a butt whoopin' on Sunday and there will be no attempt on my part to insult anyone's intelligence by sugar coating it. Embarrassing. There's also no reason for the level of hand-wringing just yet as the Falcon were guaranteed to show flashes of their 2016 form, at least a few times this year. Unfortunately, their 2016 form showed up at a time when our team was off-balanced from changes to roster/availability. We play that game 10 more times, in the same situation, and we still lose at least 9 of 'em.

Are we beating Philly this Sunday with a similar active roster? Probably not. Can we find some sort of groove and beat some teams coming up? I feel so. Are we slipping through the cracks to make the playoffs? 50/50. Where does our future point? I don't know, but what matters to me the next couple of games is seeing the young players being ushered to mature at a fast pace under these stressful circumstances (Lewis, Woods, Brown, Switzer, Taco and hopefully Chidobe).
Even in a losses, I still find enjoyment watching the rookie/2nd year players develop on screen.

This loss should more importantly force the coaching staff to shake things up and come with a more aggressive/uncomfortable for their liking gameplan (didn't work in 2015 because the QB's sucked).
Let's face it, the coaching staff came into Atlanta with the the whole "We implement OUR gameplan, impose our will. Next man up...we feel good about about our depth in the position groups, etc." kinda attitude and it was eggs on faces. Garrett and company came away looking like confident idiots by not building enough variety into their weekly practice plays to switch gears when ole' plan-A didn't make hay. This embarrassing performance no doubt resulted in their pride taking a hit and that good ole' reality of the circumstances is sinking in.

The All Omnipotent Overlord, Big Daddy Emperor Jerry is not happy with his coaching children and has voiced as much. When Daddy raises his voice, the household listens...even the mice. Garrett's chain just got yanked yet again. Good..sink or swim. I'm not an old guy (40's) but am the youngest child of an old school family of bakers. The situation upon the team is now like the flour sifter. The impurities of trash players, coaches and complacent gameplanning isn't going to pass through the screen and will be left at at the top for all to see.

Good night and sleep well.

For the record, I'm heavily sampling Bourbon Barrel Quad by Boulevard.

If we loose to Philly we might just as well loose out and improve our draft position. 8-8 I have no desire for.