Biggest Concern Going into 2026

[blueblood70]

The defense is still bad until we see otherwise. The media acts like Parker is Prime Buddy Ryan and the Cowboys brought back the Doomsday defense with this draft and free agency. I have concerns for the linebackers and cornerbacks because of injuries. I think Quinnen/Clark are overrated. Love the Downs/Thompson combo at safety. Winters is a solid pro but the Cowboys literally had no offensive tackles last year and they seemed fine on offense.

Actually you know what that's your interpretation of what you think they're saying or believe and that's absolutely off base that's not what I've taken I can make my own conclusions on what they're talking about no one thinks Parkers the next prime buddy Ryan not a single person has actually said that you're concluding that from what you hear And the same thing with the players we're not thinking this is going to be the doomsday defense most people here and most people that you've heard speak in the press conferences or in the media they have not said doomsday defense.


What they've said is there should be a vast improvement it's not going to be hard to do that when you're ranked 32nd in the league two years in a row just basically horrible mostly because of injuries But they're saying it's not going to be hard to at least forecast that it's gonna be completely different look and feel than it was the last two seasons..

Most here have agreed that take some time to develop maybe even 2 to 3 offseasons to get to be a championship level like Seattle had new England right there that a lot of the playoff teams the Texans have a great defense..

Whoever they go from 32 and expect around 16 maybe 15 where maybe in the middle of the season we start to see with this possibility can be in the future yes that's what people have been saying,

I don't know who you're listening to or how you're Coming up with the conclusion, That's not what I'm hearing it's like I hear people say that every year there's some delusional cowboy fans out there saying this is our year and we're going to the Super Bowl and that's not true either I come to places like this and Facebook and Twitter all over social media and interact with cowboy fans and none of us say that at all..


Give honest evaluations on what the team might look like and they varied they're all over the place could be some saying we're going to only win three wins or seven wins and some say 12 But I don't know any normal Cowboy fans on a regular basis every year that thinks it's our year and that we're going to the Super Bowl because that's quite the opposite most of y'all are some doom and gloom and think the worst every offseason so I don't know where they come up with that either...


Those narratives are absolutely off base....

 

[roy31]

Same concern as always… what drama is waiting around the corner .

 

[gtb1943]

Actually you know what that's your interpretation of what you think they're saying or believe and that's absolutely off base that's not what I've taken I can make my own conclusions on what they're talking about no one thinks Parkers the next prime buddy Ryan not a single person has actually said that you're concluding that from what you hear And the same thing with the players we're not thinking this is going to be the doomsday defense most people here and most people that you've heard speak in the press conferences or in the media they have not said doomsday defense.


What they've said is there should be a vast improvement it's not going to be hard to do that when you're ranked 32nd in the league two years in a row just basically horrible mostly because of injuries But they're saying it's not going to be hard to at least forecast that it's gonna be completely different look and feel than it was the last two seasons..

Most here have agreed that take some time to develop maybe even 2 to 3 offseasons to get to be a championship level like Seattle had new England right there that a lot of the playoff teams the Texans have a great defense..

Whoever they go from 32 and expect around 16 maybe 15 where maybe in the middle of the season we start to see with this possibility can be in the future yes that's what people have been saying,

I don't know who you're listening to or how you're Coming up with the conclusion, That's not what I'm hearing it's like I hear people say that every year there's some delusional cowboy fans out there saying this is our year and we're going to the Super Bowl and that's not true either I come to places like this and Facebook and Twitter all over social media and interact with cowboy fans and none of us say that at all..


Give honest evaluations on what the team might look like and they varied they're all over the place could be some saying we're going to only win three wins or seven wins and some say 12 But I don't know any normal Cowboy fans on a regular basis every year that thinks it's our year and that we're going to the Super Bowl because that's quite the opposite most of y'all are some doom and gloom and think the worst every offseason so I don't know where they come up with that either...


Those narratives are absolutely off base....

the hopium and copium here is nauseating
we were horrible defensively NOT because of injuries
ANYONE thinking that is a football fool

we were untalented and badly coached
worst possible combination and it showed

Now we have upgraded our talent, hopefully significantly
BUT how much of an improvement in coaching remains to be seen

 

[gtb1943]

Actually you know what that's your interpretation of what you think they're saying or believe and that's absolutely off base that's not what I've taken I can make my own conclusions on what they're talking about no one thinks Parkers the next prime buddy Ryan not a single person has actually said that you're concluding that from what you hear And the same thing with the players we're not thinking this is going to be the doomsday defense most people here and most people that you've heard speak in the press conferences or in the media they have not said doomsday defense.


What they've said is there should be a vast improvement it's not going to be hard to do that when you're ranked 32nd in the league two years in a row just basically horrible mostly because of injuries But they're saying it's not going to be hard to at least forecast that it's gonna be completely different look and feel than it was the last two seasons..

Most here have agreed that take some time to develop maybe even 2 to 3 offseasons to get to be a championship level like Seattle had new England right there that a lot of the playoff teams the Texans have a great defense..

Whoever they go from 32 and expect around 16 maybe 15 where maybe in the middle of the season we start to see with this possibility can be in the future yes that's what people have been saying,

I don't know who you're listening to or how you're Coming up with the conclusion, That's not what I'm hearing it's like I hear people say that every year there's some delusional cowboy fans out there saying this is our year and we're going to the Super Bowl and that's not true either I come to places like this and Facebook and Twitter all over social media and interact with cowboy fans and none of us say that at all..


Give honest evaluations on what the team might look like and they varied they're all over the place could be some saying we're going to only win three wins or seven wins and some say 12 But I don't know any normal Cowboy fans on a regular basis every year that thinks it's our year and that we're going to the Super Bowl because that's quite the opposite most of y'all are some doom and gloom and think the worst every offseason so I don't know where they come up with that either...


Those narratives are absolutely off base....

YOUR novels are so far off base they are on another planet

 

[Vinnie2u]

Trigg and Pickens become besties..

 

[charron]

My biggest concerns are still on defense. We can talk about how bad Guyton and Steele are and still say the offense was pretty dang good regardless how bad those tackles played. However on defense right now we only look better on paper. Games aren't won on paper, these guys have to do it together on the field with a 1st time DC also calling plays for the 1st time. It's a tall ask to get all the new faces on the same page so quickly. Downs may be great but he's still a rookie so I imagine like all rookies he will make a mistake at some point.

 

[Runwildboys]

I have no concern going into game one because we're 4 1/2 months from game one so if anyone's concerned they might want to save their energy until they see what the roster actually looks like right before game one not 4 1/2 months prior I mean there is no concerns because they have not set the depth chart we have not finished team building..

And that's exactly where the concern lies.

 

[Runwildboys]

My concern is how long, if we have success, will it take him to stop listening to whoever he is listening too and want to show who is in charge again.

As soon as there's something he wants to take credit for, he'll make a decision that allows him to claim it. Unfortunately, that decision will probably result in a setback.

 

[Aven8]

Tyler Guyton and pass rush.

I think TG’s play is actually not that bad. His problem is he can’t stay healthy.

 

[Chasing6]

This is my biggest concern as well. The play at both offensive tackle positions was not good enough.

Prescott was truly a magician managing the offense given the pressure he was often placed under.

As bad as the tackles looked, if not for Dak, they would have looked far worse. And the quarterback could have been seriously injured.

To realize the offense’s full potential, both spots need to be much better. And I think both Guyton and Steele know that they’re in a make-or-break year. Play better or you’ll be replaced.

Ferguson was also kept in frequently to chip the DE for Steele.

 

[Verdict]

Offensive Tackle

The hiring of CP and the defensive draft are phenomenal moves that show a difference in the way things are being done. Confident that this is a playoff team.

The biggest concern is (and it’s ugly head pooped up last season in games with playoff fronts) the offensive tackle positions. Both. I have little confidence in Steele and Guyton especially in potential playoff scenarios against the Seahawks Lions or Rams..

Will they move Tyler Smith to LT again? Guyton to RT?
Drew Shelton?

You can’t get everything in one offseason.

We don’t have an OT problem at both OT spots. Why do I say that? Because we know Tyler Smith can play OT, and play it at an adequate level.

It’s fine to attempt to accommodate a player’s wishes, but the team should come first. The mere fact that fan perception that we will have an OT issue at one spot simply because a player says he doesn’t want to play OT is a huge example of why this franchise has has a 30 plus year SB drought.

This team is not a team. It is an assemblage of individual talent with each player having his own agenda. I’m hoping Parker fixes some of that. I am hopeful Shotty will lead.

Shotty has done relatively well in leading. He needs to take that next step this season.

 

[blueblood70]

YOUR novels are so far off base they are on another planet

You know what’s sad? They’re not novels, but some people think they are. Social media, especially Twitter with its character limits, has made people impatient, they want to read things quickly, and if something looks too long, they call it a novel. A novel is a book, a very long book. I'm betting most of the things I write on here would cover one page of a book, let alone a novel.

When you start using your words better, then we can talk.

Everything I said is 100% relevant. But you don’t think so, which is why I know you calling my stuff a novel just shows your opinion is worthless. You should dig a hole, set it on fire, and bury it, because shorter doesn’t mean better.

People are over-evaluating players before preseason, before the season starts, even before rosters are complete, and it’s ridiculous, a waste of time, just like me talking to you. So, I’m just going to ignore you and overlook all your responses as I should have.

Imagine a scenario where, at the start of a new school year, a teacher has 60 students show up, but they are later divided among other classrooms, leaving her with only about 20. If she spent time evaluating all 60 students without knowing which 20 would remain in her class, it would be a huge waste of time, just like this situation.

This is a real social media forum, not Twitter, so there are no character limits. There are plenty of formatting options at the top for paragraphs, font changes, and more, making it a robust platform for exactly what I’m using it for.

So, sorry if my writing isn’t short enough for you or simple like crayons. Maybe I should throw in some memes and emoticons, or perhaps you need a few GIFs to help you follow along, lmao.

umm ok

 

[dcstar]

Pending shortage of base stock oil for various formulations of end product oils.

Go Cowboys!

 

[Whyjerry]

Offensive Tackle

The hiring of CP and the defensive draft are phenomenal moves that show a difference in the way things are being done. Confident that this is a playoff team.

The biggest concern is (and it’s ugly head pooped up last season in games with playoff fronts) the offensive tackle positions. Both. I have little confidence in Steele and Guyton especially in potential playoff scenarios against the Seahawks Lions or Rams..

Will they move Tyler Smith to LT again? Guyton to RT?
Drew Shelton?

You can’t get everything in one offseason.

OT is it. Our tandem is the worst in the league.

 

[ElGatoGrande]

Offensive Tackle

The hiring of CP and the defensive draft are phenomenal moves that show a difference in the way things are being done. Confident that this is a playoff team.

The biggest concern is (and it’s ugly head pooped up last season in games with playoff fronts) the offensive tackle positions. Both. I have little confidence in Steele and Guyton especially in potential playoff scenarios against the Seahawks Lions or Rams..

Will they move Tyler Smith to LT again? Guyton to RT?
Drew Shelton?

You can’t get everything in one offseason.

It's always OL and whoever is in charge of the run blocking schemes. If we can't rely on each lineman to win his one-on-one, then we need schemes that utilize overloads and pulls, zone blocking, whatever,,, make it look like there's a plan for crying out loud! Last year was better, so there's hope. Same goes for my Sooners.

 

[conner01]

For me it is OT and CB, though I am hopeful that some of the additions to CB will help there.

I'm still very concerned about OT .. I really wish they would commit to putting Tyler Smith there.

I don't know if he doesn't want to do it or if what he said last year is true. That he doesn't want to train during the off-season and pre-season to play guard only to be switched to tackle or if it's a money thing with him in that he would want more money to play that position.

Either way, I think it's much easier to find a solid (doesn't even have to be great) guard than it is a left tackle and Tyler can definitely handle LT.

My two biggest worries. More so OT. At CB it’s about bland returning to what he was and staying healthy. Revel taking that next step and being what he was projected to be. OT is an issue, Steele is what he is. Good run blocker and very poor pass blocker. At RT can he at least stay on the field? I’d be up for signing a vet to be the swing

 

[gtb1943]

You know what’s sad? They’re not novels, but some people think they are. Social media, especially Twitter with its character limits, has made people impatient, they want to read things quickly, and if something looks too long, they call it a novel. A novel is a book, a very long book. I'm betting most of the things I write on here would cover one page of a book, let alone a novel.

When you start using your words better, then we can talk.

Everything I said is 100% relevant. But you don’t think so, which is why I know you calling my stuff a novel just shows your opinion is worthless. You should dig a hole, set it on fire, and bury it, because shorter doesn’t mean better.

People are over-evaluating players before preseason, before the season starts, even before rosters are complete, and it’s ridiculous, a waste of time, just like me talking to you. So, I’m just going to ignore you and overlook all your responses as I should have.

Imagine a scenario where, at the start of a new school year, a teacher has 60 students show up, but they are later divided among other classrooms, leaving her with only about 20. If she spent time evaluating all 60 students without knowing which 20 would remain in her class, it would be a huge waste of time, just like this situation.

This is a real social media forum, not Twitter, so there are no character limits. There are plenty of formatting options at the top for paragraphs, font changes, and more, making it a robust platform for exactly what I’m using it for.

So, sorry if my writing isn’t short enough for you or simple like crayons. Maybe I should throw in some memes and emoticons, or perhaps you need a few GIFs to help you follow along, lmao.

umm ok

Then why are you THE ONLY ONE THAT DOES IT?
Answer that

 

[fivetwos]

Offensive Tackle

The hiring of CP and the defensive draft are phenomenal moves that show a difference in the way things are being done. Confident that this is a playoff team.

The biggest concern is (and it’s ugly head pooped up last season in games with playoff fronts) the offensive tackle positions. Both. I have little confidence in Steele and Guyton especially in potential playoff scenarios against the Seahawks Lions or Rams..

Will they move Tyler Smith to LT again? Guyton to RT?
Drew Shelton?

You can’t get everything in one offseason.

In order….

1. Left tackle
2. Left tackle
3. Right tackle
4. Left tackle
5. RB depth
6. Left tackle

 

[DarkVader33]

YOUR novels are so far off base they are on another planet

He is Alexander Dumas reincarnate.

Just kidding blue, but I do wish you’d shorten them a bit so I can read the whole thing. I don’t always agree with you but I like your insight.

 

[DarkVader33]

And that's exactly where the concern lies.

Why would you be concerned? Lol. Are you concerned that we may finally have an adequate D?

I know you didn’t say YOU were concerned! But maybe you should be.