Twitter: Cowboys hold first 3 opponents to 19 points or less for the first time since 1974

[Jake]

The odd thing about this? 1974 was the only time in a 20 year span that Dallas missed the playoffs, finishing 8-6. The Cowboys went 1-2 in those first three games of '74.

 

[JJHLH1]

I like any comparison to the 1970’s Cowboys.

 

[Jake]

I like any comparison to the 1970’s Cowboys.

Generally true, just crazy that this was the only 70s team to miss postseason. Still, I'll take this improved defense over what we've seen too often in the 2000s.

 

[yentl911]

This is not only an extremely talented defensive unit but also very young. These guys should be solid for years to come.

if we can get the stupid penalties under control this unit can be elite.

 

[Jake]

This is not only an extremely talented defensive unit but also very young. These guys should be solid for years to come.

if we can get the stupid penalties under control this unit can be elite.

Definitely different than '74, which had a number of veterans late in their careers leading to the Dirty Dozen rookies in 1975.

 

[john van brocklin]

I like any comparison to the 1970’s Cowboys.

 

[Captain-Crash]

which helps the offense. no need to score 30 points and a bunch of stats.

 

[Doomsday101]

what is more impressive is scoring was much lower in 1974 than it is today. Rule changes making easier on offense to allow more scoring, I'm impressed with the defense, just need to keep it going

 

[gimmesix]

This is not only an extremely talented defensive unit but also very young. These guys should be solid for years to come.

if we can get the stupid penalties under control this unit can be elite.

It's weird to me to think several players may leave in FA next year and the defense not miss a beat (that is, if Quinn doesn't leave). Mukuamu replaces Hooker, Bell replaces Wilson, Clark replaces LVE, Cox replaces Barr and Williams replaces Fowler. The biggest challenge might be getting one of the corners (Joseph, Bland) to successfully replace Brown, a sentence I wouldn't have thought I'd be typing a few years ago. Obviously, there is some projection with all of those players, but I feel there's also a bunch of upside.

 

[Whirlwin]

This is definitely a championship defense in my opinion. And I’m really liking what’s happening with the offensive line

 

[Whiskey Cowboy]

It's weird to me to think several players may leave in FA next year and the defense not miss a beat (that is, if Quinn doesn't leave). Mukuamu replaces Hooker, Bell replaces Wilson, Clark replaces LVE, Cox replaces Barr and Williams replaces Fowler. The biggest challenge might be getting one of the corners (Joseph, Bland) to successfully replace Brown, a sentence I wouldn't have thought I'd be typing a few years ago. Obviously, there is some projection with all of those players, but I feel there's also a bunch of upside.

I would 100% try to resign Wilson out of that group. He's missed some time, but when he's out there, he's probably the 2nd best secondary player behind Diggs. We've finally made it to the point where safety play is a strength and I'd hate to compromise that by letting a playmaker go.

 

[gimmesix]

I would 100% try to resign Wilson out of that group. He's missed some time, but when he's out there, he's probably the 2nd best secondary player behind Diggs. We've finally made it to the point where safety play is a strength and I'd hate to compromise that by letting a playmaker go.

If he keeps playing the way he has the last couple of weeks, I think he'll price himself out. But I expect him to be less noticeable when Kearse returns. Right now, he's playing the Kearse position, which as we saw last year puts that player all over the field to make plays. Wilson will go back to the more traditional safety role (now being split by Mukuamu and Bell) when Kearse comes back.

I think several in that group could be cheap re-signs, but Wilson and Brown might draw the most interest and pay.

 

[RS12]

Add two of the three QBs they faced are considered elite.

 

[guag]

This is definitely a championship defense in my opinion. And I’m really liking what’s happening with the offensive line

AND a championship offensive line if I do say so. Those two elements together make the foundations of a good team...

 

[Whiskey Cowboy]

If he keeps playing the way he has the last couple of weeks, I think he'll price himself out. But I expect him to be less noticeable when Kearse returns. Right now, he's playing the Kearse position, which as we saw last year puts that player all over the field to make plays. Wilson will go back to the more traditional safety role (now being split by Mukuamu and Bell) when Kearse comes back.

I think several in that group could be cheap re-signs, but Wilson and Brown might draw the most interest and pay.

I'm afraid you may be right, although I'm hoping for the best. I'd hate to see Brown go too, but I'm liking what I've seen from the guys behind him. Crazy how deep this defense is when you look at it on paper, and on the field.

 

[Captain-Crash]

DANG, I miss the season is over threads. the season just started with a smarter QB.

 

[CowboyRoy]

The odd thing about this? 1974 was the only time in a 20 year span that Dallas missed the playoffs, finishing 8-6. The Cowboys went 1-2 in those first three games of '74.

Its Cooper rush that is making the defense play better.

 

[Xeven]

Jerald need to break out a huge check for Quinn or back to crapola they will go. Pay him more than any Head Coach.

 

[RustyBourneHorse]

Add two of the three QBs they faced are considered elite.

 

[Jake]

Its Cooper rush that is making the defense play better.

The weather was nice here today. Thanks, Cooper Rush.