Change is in the air

Rockport said:
There seems to be change in the air at the Star these days. I don’t remember, in recent history anyway, they’ve been this active in attempting to fill holes. Don’t be quick to poo poo the free agents as they signed some quality depth there. Not top tier talent but better players than in the past. As everyone should know, you must have quality depth to compete for a Super Bowl because they will be put to the test at some point during the season. As an example of the changes just look at the 2024 RB depth chart compared to 2025:

2024 RB room

* Rico Dowdle
* Ezekiel Elliott
* Dalvin Cook
* Hunter Luepke
* Duece Vaughn

2025 RB room as of May 7th

* Jayden Blue
* Javonte Williams
* Miles Sanders
* Phil Mafah
* Hunder Luepke or Duece

That’s a solid upgrade to the running backs room. Bruisers as well as quickness. Exciting.

The Pickens trade has really got me excited not only becuase he’s one of the best WR’s in the NFL but it signals that theres a change underway in the philosophy of how Jerry and Stephen run the show.

Resigning Osa, Turpin and Hoffman show they got ahead of those contracts which is something they’ve had difficulty doing. Parsons is unsigned but so is Purdy, Trey Hendrickson and TJ Watt.

Trades:
  • Acquired QB Joe Milton III and a 2025 seventh-round pick from the New England Patriots: in exchange for a 2025 fifth-round draft pick.

  • Acquired WR Kaiir Elam from the Buffalo Bills: in exchange for a 2025 sixth-round pick.

  • Acquired LB Kenneth Murray from the Tennessee Titans: in exchange for a 2025 seventh-round pick.
  • Acquired WR George Pickens and a 2027 fifth round pick from the Pittsburgh Steelers: in exchange for a 2026 3rd round pick and 2027 fifth round pick
Free Agency Signings:
  • Signed WR Parris Campbell .
  • Signed OLB Dante Fowler Jr. .
  • Signed G Robert Jones .
  • Signed RB Javonte Williams .
  • Signed DT Solomon Thomas .
  • Signed RB Miles Sanders .
Re-Signings:
  • Re-signed DT Osa Odighizuwa .
  • Re-signed WR KaVontae Turpin .
  • Re-signed RB Ty Johnson .
  • Re-signed G Brock Hoffman .
  • Re-signed DE Tyrus Wheat .
  • Re-signed S Juanyeh Thomas .
  • Re-signed CB CJ Goodwin .
  • Re-signed LS Trent Sieg .
  • Re-signed P Bryan Anger .
  • Re-signed S Markquese Bell .
It’s starting to look like the Cowboys may have a playoff team this year that could go far with some luck with injuries which every team needs.

Enjoy the season!
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Way to be positive! But I'm still not buying into this.
 
Rockport said:
Serious question. If you say there’s no hope and never will be any hope, why are you here?
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because I am a Cowboys fan. However, I am realistic about Cowboys chances and where they are. I am no pump sunshine up your arse type of fan and celebrate because cowboys players have learned to tie their shoes!!! I don't celeberate every little thing just because I am a fan of the team. I want this team to be a championship team, like their past history and we are no where close.
 
CowboysFaninHouston said:
because I am a Cowboys fan. However, I am realistic about Cowboys chances and where they are. I am no pump sunshine up your arse type of fan and celebrate because cowboys players have learned to tie their shoes!!! I don't celeberate every little thing just because I am a fan of the team. I want this team to be a championship team, like their past history and we are no where close.
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You’re not realistic LOL, you double down with all your negativity.
 
Rockport said:
There seems to be change in the air at the Star these days. I don’t remember, in recent history anyway, they’ve been this active in attempting to fill holes. Don’t be quick to poo poo the free agents as they signed some quality depth there. Not top tier talent but better players than in the past. As everyone should know, you must have quality depth to compete for a Super Bowl because they will be put to the test at some point during the season. As an example of the changes just look at the 2024 RB depth chart compared to 2025:

2024 RB room

* Rico Dowdle
* Ezekiel Elliott
* Dalvin Cook
* Hunter Luepke
* Duece Vaughn

2025 RB room as of May 7th

* Jayden Blue
* Javonte Williams
* Miles Sanders
* Phil Mafah
* Hunder Luepke or Duece

That’s a solid upgrade to the running backs room. Bruisers as well as quickness. Exciting.

The Pickens trade has really got me excited not only becuase he’s one of the best WR’s in the NFL but it signals that theres a change underway in the philosophy of how Jerry and Stephen run the show.

Resigning Osa, Turpin and Hoffman show they got ahead of those contracts which is something they’ve had difficulty doing. Parsons is unsigned but so is Purdy, Trey Hendrickson and TJ Watt.

Trades:
  • Acquired QB Joe Milton III and a 2025 seventh-round pick from the New England Patriots: in exchange for a 2025 fifth-round draft pick.

  • Acquired WR Kaiir Elam from the Buffalo Bills: in exchange for a 2025 sixth-round pick.

  • Acquired LB Kenneth Murray from the Tennessee Titans: in exchange for a 2025 seventh-round pick.
  • Acquired WR George Pickens and a 2027 fifth round pick from the Pittsburgh Steelers: in exchange for a 2026 3rd round pick and 2027 fifth round pick
Free Agency Signings:
  • Signed WR Parris Campbell .
  • Signed OLB Dante Fowler Jr. .
  • Signed G Robert Jones .
  • Signed RB Javonte Williams .
  • Signed DT Solomon Thomas .
  • Signed RB Miles Sanders .
Re-Signings:
  • Re-signed DT Osa Odighizuwa .
  • Re-signed WR KaVontae Turpin .
  • Re-signed RB Ty Johnson .
  • Re-signed G Brock Hoffman .
  • Re-signed DE Tyrus Wheat .
  • Re-signed S Juanyeh Thomas .
  • Re-signed CB CJ Goodwin .
  • Re-signed LS Trent Sieg .
  • Re-signed P Bryan Anger .
  • Re-signed S Markquese Bell .
It’s starting to look like the Cowboys may have a playoff team this year that could go far with some luck with injuries which every team needs.

Enjoy the season!
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Don't underestimate Javonte Williams ability to make the 53-man roster.
 
i liked the sports bet 75-1 odds for superbowl champions. They may not win it all but can cash in early for good profit.
 
Rockport said:
In another thread you said “the Pickens trade brings us no closer to a championship”.
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it doesn't. it may help us make the playoffs. but fizzle yet again, because the defense will suck. oh, yeah, I am sure you are going to say we got a couple of dawgs in the 7th round. in the meantime Eagles spent two first round picks in back to back year on DT and they are spit shinning the trohpy as we speak.
 
CowboysFaninHouston said:
it doesn't. it may help us make the playoffs. but fizzle yet again, because the defense will suck. oh, yeah, I am sure you are going to say we got a couple of dawgs in the 7th round. in the meantime Eagles spent two first round picks in back to back year on DT and they are spit shinning the trohpy as we speak.
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Explaining away to support attacking discussion doesn't improve stances taken. That is a concept, not personal.
 
Rockport said:
In another thread you said “the Pickens trade brings us no closer to a championship”.
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The federal program to remove anthrax was developed on the King Ranch and the first American Breed of Cattle came from there as well. The Santa Gertrudis. They also had a Triple Crown Winner. I wouldn't be afraid to ask them about oranges as well!

Go Cowboys! :starspin:
 
CowboysFaninHouston said:
:huh:
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"I wanna hit the ground running and establish ourselves in this league and get some wins early in the season, and be in rhythm. It's gonna be extremely important for me to get going and lead these guys."

"Lead" is the key word there, as Cowboys owner/GM Jerry Jones made it clear at the NFL's league meetings in April that he wants a full commitment from Parsons as a leader of the defense before he signs a check, and thinks he's on his way to doing so.

"He has the skill, he has the capacity mentally, and so for us to justify the kinds of dollars we're talking about with any basis, he has to literally lead the way," Jones said. "And he's so substantive that if he's halfway not leading, it's glaring. And so Micah has to really lead, I think he's committed to do that."

https://www.dallascowboys.com/news/...who-are-heading-into-final-years-of-contracts

This is exactly the direction between management and Parsons commitment. Jerry and Parrish both are getting this done right.
 
CCBoy said:
"I wanna hit the ground running and establish ourselves in this league and get some wins early in the season, and be in rhythm. It's gonna be extremely important for me to get going and lead these guys."

"Lead" is the key word there, as Cowboys owner/GM Jerry Jones made it clear at the NFL's league meetings in April that he wants a full commitment from Parsons as a leader of the defense before he signs a check, and thinks he's on his way to doing so.

"He has the skill, he has the capacity mentally, and so for us to justify the kinds of dollars we're talking about with any basis, he has to literally lead the way," Jones said. "And he's so substantive that if he's halfway not leading, it's glaring. And so Micah has to really lead, I think he's committed to do that."

https://www.dallascowboys.com/news/...who-are-heading-into-final-years-of-contracts

This is exactly the direction between management and Parsons commitment. Jerry and Parrish both are getting this done right.
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parsons has to show leadership, which he really hasn't to date. being the best player on the team doesn't automatically make you a leader. he has too many outside interests that distracts him during the season. he relies on his god given abilities and that works against lesser competition. against better teams you have to be smart player, student of the game to succeed. good teams have lots of players with god given abilities.
 
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