Collapse or wake-up call?

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Is this the start of our annual collapse, or is this a wake-up call to the team prior to going to the playoffs? It'll be up to the coaches to instill a mindset into this team that hasn't been instilled for a while. Typically, this time of the season, the Cowboys get crushed by a team. It then serves as a needle to pop the Cowboys balloon. Unfortunately, at this time, it feels like a repeat of the same film. See if once and you see a typical Cowboys season.

However, I would like to hold out the faintest of hope that the Cowboys coaches will instead use this as the kick in the pants that a lot of playoff teams get to remind them that they've not won anything yet. As painful as this was, let's be honest. The Cowboys were getting really cocky. The amount of bulletin board material they put out against a team that was going to be desperate for a win to stand a chance at making the playoffs was stupid. Putting people's faces on the tackling and blocking sleds, then putting it on social media for all to see, then the whole Ferguson smack talking leading into this game. I think the team came into this game, similarly to the Cardinals game, expecting to just walk in, grab a win, and get home. They forgot to actually play the game.

One of the big areas that needs to be fixed is the personal fouls. The three personal fouls that our defence/ST committed resulted in TDs. This along with Martin's injury led to the game getting out of hand. So, I'll close this thread out by saying this. Is this the start of a collapse, or is this a wake-up call? Only the FO, coaches, and players can answer that.
 

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We got blown out by Arizona.

We got mauled by San Fran.

We got blitzed by Buffalo.

We've played three good teams this year, we beat one at home and got destroyed by two on the road. It's hard not to conclude that this team is much like some of the past ones we thought were really good. They are certainly above average but likely not much of a threat when the pressure ratchets up in January and we have to go on the road for a playoff game.
 
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TheMarathonContinues said:
We will see. It doesn't get any easier and they will probably be getting a Tyreek Hill lead Dolphins team where they didn't even play Reek today.
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I could see that, and it shouldn't expect to be easier. If this team wants to actually be something special and not another footnote in NFL history, then these are the games that must be won.
 
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RustyBourneHorse said:
Is this the start of our annual collapse, or is this a wake-up call to the team prior to going to the playoffs? It'll be up to the coaches to instill a mindset into this team that hasn't been instilled for a while. Typically, this time of the season, the Cowboys get crushed by a team. It then serves as a needle to pop the Cowboys balloon. Unfortunately, at this time, it feels like a repeat of the same film. See if once and you see a typical Cowboys season.

However, I would like to hold out the faintest of hope that the Cowboys coaches will instead use this as the kick in the pants that a lot of playoff teams get to remind them that they've not won anything yet. As painful as this was, let's be honest. The Cowboys were getting really cocky. The amount of bulletin board material they put out against a team that was going to be desperate for a win to stand a chance at making the playoffs was stupid. Putting people's faces on the tackling and blocking sleds, then putting it on social media for all to see, then the whole Ferguson smack talking leading into this game. I think the team came into this game, similarly to the Cardinals game, expecting to just walk in, grab a win, and get home. They forgot to actually play the game.

One of the big areas that needs to be fixed is the personal fouls. The three personal fouls that our defence/ST committed resulted in TDs. This along with Martin's injury led to the game getting out of hand. So, I'll close this thread out by saying this. Is this the start of a collapse, or is this a wake-up call? Only the FO, coaches, and players can answer that.
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We've been posting about undiscipline and personal fouls since Mccarthy took over..........when do we expect change here?
 
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The worst thing about a loss like this is nearly half of this board is going to be elated. They finally get to come riding back into the forum, waving their "I told you so" banners and acting like they are football geniuses. The sad thing is, they claim to be Cowboy fans, yet take so much joy in the team losing. But, when the team is winning, most of them act like they're in the witness protection program.
 
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Polkton31 said:
The worst thing about a loss like this is nearly half of this board is going to be elated. They finally get to come riding back into the forum, waving their "I told you so" banners and acting like they are football geniuses. The sad thing is, they claim to be Cowboy fans, yet take so much joy in the team losing. But, when the team is winning, most of them act like they're in the witness protection program.
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I couldn't care less about those posters. I care about how the team will respond.
 
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Maybe just one of those days?

What if the Bills didn't get two early touchdowns after personal foul calls? Could have changed the entire complexion of the game. Doesn't excuse the lousy play all-around before and after, but everyone knows this is a different team playing from behind.
 

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RustyBourneHorse said:
Is this the start of our annual collapse, or is this a wake-up call to the team prior to going to the playoffs? It'll be up to the coaches to instill a mindset into this team that hasn't been instilled for a while. Typically, this time of the season, the Cowboys get crushed by a team. It then serves as a needle to pop the Cowboys balloon. Unfortunately, at this time, it feels like a repeat of the same film. See if once and you see a typical Cowboys season.

However, I would like to hold out the faintest of hope that the Cowboys coaches will instead use this as the kick in the pants that a lot of playoff teams get to remind them that they've not won anything yet. As painful as this was, let's be honest. The Cowboys were getting really cocky. The amount of bulletin board material they put out against a team that was going to be desperate for a win to stand a chance at making the playoffs was stupid. Putting people's faces on the tackling and blocking sleds, then putting it on social media for all to see, then the whole Ferguson smack talking leading into this game. I think the team came into this game, similarly to the Cardinals game, expecting to just walk in, grab a win, and get home. They forgot to actually play the game.

One of the big areas that needs to be fixed is the personal fouls. The three personal fouls that our defence/ST committed resulted in TDs. This along with Martin's injury led to the game getting out of hand. So, I'll close this thread out by saying this. Is this the start of a collapse, or is this a wake-up call? Only the FO, coaches, and players can answer that.
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As long as the Jones family owns this team. We have what we have until the owner admits he wasn’t smarter than Jimmy. He needs a real GM.

This is the organization and same result until they wake the F up.
 
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