Bye Week Team Assessment

[JoaquinFenix]

A few things entering the bye week:

• The Kracken has been released. Gregory's on the mend. Be afraid.
• Welcome back, Ragonk. You were missed.
• It's probably Matt Cassell time. That being said, a caveat on the Cowboys' QB position: Weeden is not the reason this team is on a three-game losing streak. He's played about as well as you'd expect from a backup with no #1 receiver at his disposal. It's just not enough.
• The offensive line appears to sorely miss Bill Callahan. This line is so young that they should still be improving from year to year. Instead, there has been a regression across the board. Really disappointed by this group's play so far.
• La'el Collins > Ron Leary.
• If you can't rely on McFadden to pick up the blitz, why is he on the team? He appears to have very poor balance and goes down immediately upon contact. Would much rather be giving his carries to Michael. I'd pull a Jimmy Johnson move and cut McFadden to send a message. Addition by subtraction.
• Speaking of guys who need to step up: this receiving corps is surprisingly bad at getting separation without Dez drawing everybody's attention. Beasley and Witten are still doing their thing, but the other guys have been exposed. Williams is clearly nothing more than a #2 at best. But I've been even more disappointed by the lack of production from the Street/Escobar/Whitehead/Butler/Mayle poo-poo platter.
• I expect this front seven to play at a high level after the break. I'm looking at you, Gregory.
• This defense needs to learn how to cover a pick play. Yes, I know they're illegal. But guess what? The refs don't call it most of the time, and the Cowboys keep getting torched by it week after week. Adapt.
• Speaking of the defense, they're in a serious turnover drought. I don't think they've forced a single turnover since the Philly game. And they've absolutely bungled the few opportunities they've had. They dropped an easy pick last week, and then failed to make an easy fumble recovery today on the Brady strip (yes, it probably would've been overturned on review, but still). This defense must do a better job of capitalizing.
• Church and Wilcox often take really bad angles to the ball, which results in a lot of missed tackles.
• Brandon Carr, still stealing money from Jerry's pocketbook. I was surprised the Cowboys didn't appear to play hardball with him during the offseason. I bet they regret that decision now.
• Andrew Gachkar has been a good pickup.
• Nice work today, Byron Jones.
• Injuries aren't an excuse, but, you know. Sometimes the next man up just isn't good enough. The Cowboys have had to rely on too many of them at key positions through the first five weeks.
• Even before Romo/Dez went down, the loss today to the defending champs wasn't unexpected. Atlanta has now swept the NFC East and proven to be a formidable opponent. The loss that really hurts is the Saints game. I'd feel a whole lot better about this thing if the Cowboys were 3-2.

I still have hope that the Cowboys can turn it around, but they've got to find a way to win a couple of games before Romo returns.

 

[dupree89]

It was Cassel time at halftime today.....at the latest.

 

[CyberB0b]

Didn't read anything in your post:

Wideouts can't get open
Weedem sucks
Line sucks
Can't run the ball
Done.

 

[Floatyworm]

A few things entering the bye week:

• The Kracken has been released. Gregory's on the mend. Be afraid.
• Welcome back, Ragonk. You were missed.
• It's probably Matt Cassell time. That being said, a caveat on the Cowboys' QB position: Weeden is not the reason this team is on a three-game losing streak. He's played about as well as you'd expect from a backup with no #1 receiver at his disposal. It's just not enough.
• The offensive line appears to sorely miss Bill Callahan. This line is so young that they should still be improving from year to year. Instead, there has been a regression across the board. Really disappointed by this group's play so far.
• La'el Collins > Ron Leary.
• If you can't rely on McFadden to pick up the blitz, why is he on the team? He appears to have very poor balance and goes down immediately upon contact. Would much rather be giving his carries to Michael. I'd pull a Jimmy Johnson move and cut McFadden to send a message. Addition by subtraction.
• Speaking of guys who need to step up: this receiving corps is surprisingly bad at getting separation without Dez drawing everybody's attention. Beasley and Witten are still doing their thing, but the other guys have been exposed. Williams is clearly nothing more than a #2 at best. But I've been even more disappointed by the lack of production from the Street/Escobar/Whitehead/Butler/Mayle poo-poo platter.
• I expect this front seven to play at a high level after the break. I'm looking at you, Gregory.
• This defense needs to learn how to cover a pick play. Yes, I know they're illegal. But guess what? The refs don't call it most of the time, and the Cowboys keep getting torched by it week after week. Adapt.
• Speaking of the defense, they're in a serious turnover drought. I don't think they've forced a single turnover since the Philly game. And they've absolutely bungled the few opportunities they've had. They dropped an easy pick last week, and then failed to make an easy fumble recovery today on the Brady strip (yes, it probably would've been overturned on review, but still). This defense must do a better job of capitalizing.
• Church and Wilcox often take really bad angles to the ball, which results in a lot of missed tackles.
• Brandon Carr, still stealing money from Jerry's pocketbook. I was surprised the Cowboys didn't appear to play hardball with him during the offseason. I bet they regret that decision now.
• Andrew Gachkar has been a good pickup.
• Nice work today, Byron Jones.
• Injuries aren't an excuse, but, you know. Sometimes the next man up just isn't good enough. The Cowboys have had to rely on too many of them at key positions through the first five weeks.
• Even before Romo/Dez went down, the loss today to the defending champs wasn't unexpected. Atlanta has now swept the NFC East and proven to be a formidable opponent. The loss that really hurts is the Saints game. I'd feel a whole lot better about this thing if the Cowboys were 3-2.

I still have hope that the Cowboys can turn it around, but they've got to find a way to win a couple of games before Romo returns.

Yup....Just about nailed it.....And sadly it's been the same offenders week after week.

Weeden can't throw down field

Church can't tackle

Leary Can't block

T. Will can't catch

Street can't get open

Don't use Escobar.....

Randle can't break tackles

McFadden is washed up...and should be cut

And...Red can't coach

 

[Joe_Fan]

Yup....Just about nailed it.....And sadly it's been the same offenders week after week.

Weeden can't throw down field

Church can't tackle

Leary Can't block

T. Will can't catch

Street can't get open

Don't use Escobar.....

Randle can't break tackles

McFadden is washed up...and should be cut

And...Red can't coach

And still no CM for more than 1 play a game.

 

[DallasCowboys2080]

no one will be buying a weeden jersey thats for sure

 

[sureletsrace]

Great post. You pretty much nailed it.

 

[BAZ]

Didn't read anything in your post:

You are an Internet hero.

 

[CCBoy]

At this point, I think this team is just lucky to be out of sight from the carpet and not being watched.

 

[Bullflop]

I'm about ready to pull my hair out if this staff doesn't decide to make changes pronto. Their reluctance to make adjustments is driving me bonkers. Even the dumbest of the dumb can easily see these changes are in order. It's time for this team to show a little gumption and do what we all can see needs to be done. It's past Cassel, Collins and C-Mike time already -- git 'er done, staff. Grow some cahones, why don'cha? You can do this . . .

 

[Oh_Canada]

You blamed everything and one other than Weeden= fail

 

[darthseinfeld]

A few things entering the bye week:

• The Kracken has been released. Gregory's on the mend. Be afraid.
• Welcome back, Ragonk. You were missed.
• It's probably Matt Cassell time. That being said, a caveat on the Cowboys' QB position: Weeden is not the reason this team is on a three-game losing streak. He's played about as well as you'd expect from a backup with no #1 receiver at his disposal. It's just not enough.
• The offensive line appears to sorely miss Bill Callahan. This line is so young that they should still be improving from year to year. Instead, there has been a regression across the board. Really disappointed by this group's play so far.
• La'el Collins > Ron Leary.
• If you can't rely on McFadden to pick up the blitz, why is he on the team? He appears to have very poor balance and goes down immediately upon contact. Would much rather be giving his carries to Michael. I'd pull a Jimmy Johnson move and cut McFadden to send a message. Addition by subtraction.
• Speaking of guys who need to step up: this receiving corps is surprisingly bad at getting separation without Dez drawing everybody's attention. Beasley and Witten are still doing their thing, but the other guys have been exposed. Williams is clearly nothing more than a #2 at best. But I've been even more disappointed by the lack of production from the Street/Escobar/Whitehead/Butler/Mayle poo-poo platter.
• I expect this front seven to play at a high level after the break. I'm looking at you, Gregory.
• This defense needs to learn how to cover a pick play. Yes, I know they're illegal. But guess what? The refs don't call it most of the time, and the Cowboys keep getting torched by it week after week. Adapt.
• Speaking of the defense, they're in a serious turnover drought. I don't think they've forced a single turnover since the Philly game. And they've absolutely bungled the few opportunities they've had. They dropped an easy pick last week, and then failed to make an easy fumble recovery today on the Brady strip (yes, it probably would've been overturned on review, but still). This defense must do a better job of capitalizing.
• Church and Wilcox often take really bad angles to the ball, which results in a lot of missed tackles.
• Brandon Carr, still stealing money from Jerry's pocketbook. I was surprised the Cowboys didn't appear to play hardball with him during the offseason. I bet they regret that decision now.
• Andrew Gachkar has been a good pickup.
• Nice work today, Byron Jones.
• Injuries aren't an excuse, but, you know. Sometimes the next man up just isn't good enough. The Cowboys have had to rely on too many of them at key positions through the first five weeks.
• Even before Romo/Dez went down, the loss today to the defending champs wasn't unexpected. Atlanta has now swept the NFC East and proven to be a formidable opponent. The loss that really hurts is the Saints game. I'd feel a whole lot better about this thing if the Cowboys were 3-2.

I still have hope that the Cowboys can turn it around, but they've got to find a way to win a couple of games before Romo returns.

I think Butler was going to start to do somethings before he got.

I wouldn't be shocked if Jones is our #2 CB by the end of the year

Great assessment btw. I agree with about everything

 

[darthseinfeld]

A few things entering the bye week:

• The Kracken has been released. Gregory's on the mend. Be afraid.
• Welcome back, Ragonk. You were missed.
• It's probably Matt Cassell time. That being said, a caveat on the Cowboys' QB position: Weeden is not the reason this team is on a three-game losing streak. He's played about as well as you'd expect from a backup with no #1 receiver at his disposal. It's just not enough.
• The offensive line appears to sorely miss Bill Callahan. This line is so young that they should still be improving from year to year. Instead, there has been a regression across the board. Really disappointed by this group's play so far.
• La'el Collins > Ron Leary.
• If you can't rely on McFadden to pick up the blitz, why is he on the team? He appears to have very poor balance and goes down immediately upon contact. Would much rather be giving his carries to Michael. I'd pull a Jimmy Johnson move and cut McFadden to send a message. Addition by subtraction.
• Speaking of guys who need to step up: this receiving corps is surprisingly bad at getting separation without Dez drawing everybody's attention. Beasley and Witten are still doing their thing, but the other guys have been exposed. Williams is clearly nothing more than a #2 at best. But I've been even more disappointed by the lack of production from the Street/Escobar/Whitehead/Butler/Mayle poo-poo platter.
• I expect this front seven to play at a high level after the break. I'm looking at you, Gregory.
• This defense needs to learn how to cover a pick play. Yes, I know they're illegal. But guess what? The refs don't call it most of the time, and the Cowboys keep getting torched by it week after week. Adapt.
• Speaking of the defense, they're in a serious turnover drought. I don't think they've forced a single turnover since the Philly game. And they've absolutely bungled the few opportunities they've had. They dropped an easy pick last week, and then failed to make an easy fumble recovery today on the Brady strip (yes, it probably would've been overturned on review, but still). This defense must do a better job of capitalizing.
• Church and Wilcox often take really bad angles to the ball, which results in a lot of missed tackles.
• Brandon Carr, still stealing money from Jerry's pocketbook. I was surprised the Cowboys didn't appear to play hardball with him during the offseason. I bet they regret that decision now.
• Andrew Gachkar has been a good pickup.
• Nice work today, Byron Jones.
• Injuries aren't an excuse, but, you know. Sometimes the next man up just isn't good enough. The Cowboys have had to rely on too many of them at key positions through the first five weeks.
• Even before Romo/Dez went down, the loss today to the defending champs wasn't unexpected. Atlanta has now swept the NFC East and proven to be a formidable opponent. The loss that really hurts is the Saints game. I'd feel a whole lot better about this thing if the Cowboys were 3-2.

I still have hope that the Cowboys can turn it around, but they've got to find a way to win a couple of games before Romo returns.

In hindsight the Atlanta game is encouraging. I think game would have been a massive blowout if we had Romo, Dez and Gregory. Considering how we played the first half of that game with a preseason offense I think we could have dropped a 50 bomb on them

 

[Alexander]

Don't use Escobar.....

Don't use him? They used him twice late in the game and he was completely ineffective. He quite simply is not nearly as good as people want to pretend he is.

 

[BotchedLobotomy]

It was Cassel time at halftime today.....at the latest.

"Weeden is going to get it done for us" - Head Coach Jason Garrett 10/11/15

 

[CCBoy]

I'm about ready to pull my hair out if this staff doesn't decide to make changes pronto. Their reluctance to make adjustments is driving me bonkers. Even the dumbest of the dumb can easily see these changes are in order. It's time for this team to show a little gumption and do what we all can see needs to be done. It's past Cassel, Collins and C-Mike time already -- git 'er done, staff. Grow some cahones, why don'cha? You can do this . . .

A tad irksome, huh?

 

[JoaquinFenix]

You blamed everything and one other than Weeden= fail

Perhaps you missed the part where I called for him to be benched.

 

[CATCH17]

Im still Leary > Collins but there is no need to play Leary if he isn't 100% over Collins.

 

[Naruto]

RB position is a little more important than we gave it credit for

We have a huge gulf between WR1 and WR3

Our O-line is incredibly overrated. Possibly the most overrated unit in the NFL period

We still need a safety...10 years and counting

Some of our DBs are still hopeless in coverage especially in the open field

 

[ShiningStar]

there is only 1 thing to assess this bye week


the coach.

you cant blame the players. No one put a gun to the organizations head to sign Weeden. No one. No one forced them to trade for two players but dont use them as much. No one forced the team to draft Church. No one said draft yet another TE and if gets tds make sure to never use him again. No one forced the team to sign McFadden. No one forced them to draft Green but let a RB slide by.

I know i know cant blame Garrett, so please, someone stand up and fire Clay. If you cant blame the coach for anything than you have no one to blame for the reason you are sitting here.