Concerns despite the win

[ScipioCowboy]

Randle would have done as well.

Dude...

 

[adbutcher]

Only here you can find a wining team's fanbase ******** on a win worse case or best case back hand complimenting the team they suppose to cheer for....disgraceful.

This team will steadly improve. We have the 3rd youngest NFL team. Both McClains will get better. Our OL will get better as the rookie see more realtime looks. We will get Spencer, Orlando, and DLawarence back with fresh legs. We have built an elite running game. There is a lot to look forward to, why waste time *****ing about only negatives?

 

[Toruk_Makto]

I am as happy with the win as much as the next fan. The Oline deserves credit, and Garrett deserves credit for the scheme. They dominated the line last week and this week. The D-scheme seems to have been settled on and give the coaches and scouts a tip of the hat for working hard and getting what they can out this group. I am excited about the future. Having said that, a closer look reveals some serious issues on the horizon:

Romo looks washed up. Maybe he is still recovering at this point, but he can't throw deep. It was never his strong point, but it's very clear at the moment and teams will start to figure this out. He has also been the cause of half the sacks with poor decisions. Free can take credit for the other half. Tyron was run blocking on his at SF. I would be surprised if Romo makes it through the whole season without serious injury.

Demarco- fumbles are not a recent phenomenon with this guy. You simply cannot have this against better teams. You'd think he would have remedied this recurring problem in his injury riddled career yet it persists. He leaves way too many yards on the field often only taking what the line gives him and often tripped up by arm tackles or just falling forward in traffic leaving yardage. Randle or Ryan would have as many or more yards. A top five back would have had a 200 yard day with no fumbles. This guy won't even get an offer from this team.

The D can still get stronger with the return of Spencer and DLaw. Toomer may eventually contribute, but they are working their butts off. Roland is a lucky find.

I will be patient and hope Garrett gets another contract. I believe in what they are doing. I just think it's time to admit that Romo and Demarco are not part of this being a success.

Fumbles are not a recent concern? The dude has fumbled 7 times in 542 rushes.

But by all means don't let facts get in the way of a good point.

 

[Toruk_Makto]

Dallas is 12-1 when Murray gets 20+carries.

Useless stat.

Though today he'd get credit with a spectacular first half.

 

[Blast From The Past]

Just a general question here...how much do Payton Manning and Tom Brady run around now?

I think this is a valid point that you've brought up here. The answer is that they don't often. But we have grown accustomed to the mobile even Houdini like escapes of one Tony Romo and thus far after two games in this young season he has been sacked a bunch. Is Romo the problem or is it the oline not pass blocking very well? And does anyone really believe Brady or Manning would have faired any better with this collective effort of this lines pass blocking?

 

[windward]

You're right bro! Yards only count on offense. Got it...

Yardage doesn't typically correlate too well to wins and losses.

 

[windward]

And in fact the defense gave up over 300 yards in only 19 minutes.

Truth is we ran and passed more effectively than Tennessee. Plus we won the turnover battle. Ergo, we won.

 

[jobberone]

Romo not quite washed up. It looked he got his mojo when we matched their TD with that 80-yard drive. He was on point with the rest of his passes after that. I honestl believe he's just getting his legs back under him. All that talk in camp about being 100% ready to go was BS.

I don't remember anyone saying unequivocally he'd be in midseason form game one but that he didn't need to play preseason games that much to be ready for the season. Most QBs need some time to get their groove on and that means in real games. There is as much difference, speaking in general, between the preseason and regular season as there is the season and the postseason. At least that's what I've been told by a few. Not exactly an extensive list but more than zero.

I see a lot of erroneous extrapolation going on here and then perpetuated as fact.

 

[jobberone]

Yardage doesn't typically correlate too well to wins and losses.

I think it correlates reasonably well but it is not highly predictive as there are other factors esp turnovers, quick strikes, failed long drives, poor RZ performance, poor third down performance, drive killing drops and penalties along with the turnovers.

 

[Wayne02]

Romo made progress from last week . Relax let's enjoy the win . He's still better than a ton of QB's in this league .

I'd rather have a beat up Romo than Jake Locker any day.

 

[windward]

I think it correlates reasonably well but it is not highly predictive as there are other factors esp turnovers, quick strikes, failed long drives, poor RZ performance, poor third down performance, drive killing drops and penalties along with the turnovers.

Yeah that's what I meant, lol.

 

[hornitosmonster]

Holy crap this thread sucks

 

[bodi]

Just a general question here...how much do Payton Manning and Tom Brady run around now?

oh but what type of arms do they have that's the important one to ask

 

[Dale]

Silly original post about Murray. Yes, the fumble(s) could have been killer and can't continue, but to discredit a near 170-day effort where he carried the offense is asinine.

I am equally worried about Romo, however.

 

[Tabascocat]

oh but what type of arms do they have that's the important one to ask

Manning - not much
Tom - still pretty decent

They are both cerebral QB's, that's why they continue to win past their prime, not because they throw darts.

 

[zrinkill]

If Romo's injury takes some of the gunslinger int machine out of him ....... we will be better off.

This team has enough talent to win with Romo being a bus driver.

 

[NumOneQB]

It was good win. You never know from week to week, that's why you play the game. This week, Jake Locker couldn't hit the broadside of a barn and the Cows took advantage of it. Give Garret-top credit for having his guys ready when backed into a corner. An 0-2 start needed to be avoided at all costs..

 

[jobberone]

Yeah that's what I meant, lol.

Ok, so I'm a very highly educated perfectionist. So sue me.

 

[Mansta54]

Only here you can find a wining team's fanbase ****ting on a win worse case or best case back hand complimenting the team they suppose to cheer for....disgraceful.

This team will steadly improve. We have the 3rd youngest NFL team. Both McClains will get better. Our OL will get better as the rookie see more realtime looks. We will get Spencer, Orlando, and DLawarence back with fresh legs. We have built an elite running game. There is a lot to look forward to, why waste time *****ing about only negatives?

I agree, absolutely disgraceful. Smh!!

 

[Szczepanik]

My concern is that the D gave up over 300 yards despite only being on the field for 19 minutes. At that pace, if the time of possession were flipped the Titans would have approached 700 yards of offense.

70 was on the Walker throw.

Didn't locker have like a 1.7 QBR at the half?