CFZ Cowboys over hyped

john van brocklin

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Here we are again heading into the season with the Cowboys predicted by too many fans to be a SB contender without any recent playoff success.

If we aren’t even picked to win our division then we’d have to win 3 playoff games on the road .

I understand our defense should be better and we are revamping our offense but our new offensive scheme is totally unproven . And I understand the NFC appears down with most of the better QB’s and teams in AFC.

But why would we propel ourselves ahead other more proven teams and QB’s in the NFC like Phil and SF. Both with more recent playoff success , NFC championship & SB appearances .

Even with departure of Brady and Rodgers from NFC which appears to take those two teams from contention there is still 2 other QB’s in NFC with playoff success and SB appearances which I’ll be watching to see if their teams have turned around . One is considered by many to be one of the teams to watch for this year.

But until we can take the next step in the playoffs kicking down the huge monkey on our backs along with our QB’s back then I’d argue we are still more SB Pretenders than Contenders until further evidence.

This doesn’t mean we can’t have some positive mojo heading into this season. We have had two consecutive 12 win seasons and finally won a road playoff game but IMO it’s not enough for the SB Hype .

I’m looking forward to see how this team develops offensively and defensively. Can we win our division . If we can then our chances increase if we can get a playoff game or two at home. At that time then we can begin setting higher expectations . I’m not sure why some fans need to have this hype surrounding our team to get excited about the season.
We are every year.

Jerry is out there every pre season
Pumping the team up...
Regardless if it's deserved or not.
 

TheMarathonContinues

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I’d argue based on current history which I’d define as recent SB and championship appearances that KC, Phi, Cinn, Buff and SF are all SB contenders.

Teams like Dallas could become SB contenders once they get past a divisional round playoff game. As always must be proven on the field .
So SF are contenders even though they got the living crap smacked out of them by Philly? I mean I guess. I just disagree. And Buffalo? The Buffalo team thta hasn't been to a championship game since 2020? I think all those teams are contenders but it would not shock me at all if the Chargers, Dolphins and Cowboys are just as good as those teams.
 

Diehardblues

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So SF are contenders even though they got the living crap smacked out of them by Philly? I mean I guess. I just disagree. And Buffalo? The Buffalo team thta hasn't been to a championship game since 2020? I think all those teams are contenders but it would not shock me at all if the Chargers, Dolphins and Cowboys are just as good as those teams.
You continue to misinterpret my thoughts . Or read more into them than intended .

I wouldn’t be shocked if Dallas, LAC or Mia became contenders either. As I mentioned Dallas could be . But not without seeing how they progress this season .

There’s others I’ll be watching too but again based on recent success in playoffs not sure they are deserving yet to be included.

Sounds like we probably agree more than we disagree. You just don’t like my approach .
 

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They have a very good team. Truth!
Yes, a very good team. But have we shown enough success in the playoffs to be mentioned with other SB contenders who have made it to championship games and Super Bowls recently ?

I hope we can finally take the next step. We definitely have the potential but until we put it together we should refrain from such hype .

Instead , how about putting up or shutting up. Let’s prove it on the field so we can dismiss all of the doubt.
 

TheMarathonContinues

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You continue to misinterpret my thoughts . Or read more into them than intended .

I wouldn’t be shocked if Dallas, LAC or Mia became contenders either. As I mentioned Dallas could be . But not without seeing how they progress this season .

There’s others I’ll be watching too but again based on recent success in playoffs not sure they are deserving yet to be included.

Sounds like we probably agree more than we disagree. You just don’t like my approach .
I'd typically agree with your approach. I felt the same way last season. I felt losing Amari we were going to take a step back. You could argue as a team they got better. But this year is different to me personally. I believe we are right there with those teams. I think our approaches are a tad different. You believe you have to show it to get the hype. I dont' think we're getting hype personally. I think the hype is coming from this fanbase and I think yes we are a biased bunch whether its negatively or positively I think we've all seen this team over the past 27 years and see the NFC having only about 2 teams as good or better than us and see this is one of the best chances we've ever had at getting a SB. Its going to take getting over that SF hump. For sure. But its not unreachable.
 

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Yes, a very good team. But have we shown enough success in the playoffs to be mentioned with other SB contenders who have made it to championship games and Super Bowls recently ?

I hope we can finally take the next step. We definitely have the potential but until we put it together we should refrain from such hype .

Instead , how about putting up or shutting up. Let’s prove it on the field so we can dismiss all of the doubt.
Yes, they are a top 3 team in the NFC. Enjoy the ride!
 

Diehardblues

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I'd typically agree with your approach. I felt the same way last season. I felt losing Amari we were going to take a step back. You could argue as a team they got better. But this year is different to me personally. I believe we are right there with those teams. I think our approaches are a tad different. You believe you have to show it to get the hype. I dont' think we're getting hype personally. I think the hype is coming from this fanbase and I think yes we are a biased bunch whether its negatively or positively I think we've all seen this team over the past 27 years and see the NFC having only about 2 teams as good or better than us and see this is one of the best chances we've ever had at getting a SB. Its going to take getting over that SF hump. For sure. But its not unreachable.
Not all diehard fans are able to be unbiased. It’s very difficult to separate our hearts from our minds . I call it tough love. I’m a fan and a critic all wrapped up into one. This era has hardened me and I’ve become more of an apathetic fan. This team is going to have to prove it. My belief has worn thin over the years .

Belief for me derives from proven action. Like being there before. And until we knock down that door I’m going to remain suspect.

But that doesn’t mean I’m not without hope. I recall how it was back in the 60’s when we were coined “ next years champion”. We wanted to believe we had a good enough team to win a championship but until we did it was just talk.

Problem is like it was back in our glory era that even when you have a good enough team there are other teams better . Unfortunately one of these teams which appears better could make our road to the SB even tougher if we can’t win our division.
 

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If you followed the league you would know that every needs help/depth in the oline. What do you mean if? Just look at their roster. They won a post season last year. You are just totally ignorant. Why don't learn about the draft and the league. That is if you like football.
So you follow every team and know they need depth on the o-line? Very interesting. I guess you are very knowledgeable in pro football.......
You might be happy with one and done in the post season. Many of us on here are not. But who am I to disagree with a football guru like yourself?
Kid, you're really full of yourself.
 

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So you follow every team and know they need depth on the o-line? Very interesting. I guess you are very knowledgeable in pro football.......
You might be happy with one and done in the post season. Many of us on here are not. But who am I to disagree with a football guru like yourself?
Kid, you're really full of yourself.
Do you think there people who aren’t happy with one and done are poor at math?
 

rambo2

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So you follow every team and know they need depth on the o-line? Very interesting. I guess you are very knowledgeable in pro football.......
You might be happy with one and done in the post season. Many of us on here are not. But who am I to disagree with a football guru like yourself?
Kid, you're really full of yourself.
Yes, there is a league wide shortage of offensive linemen.

They weren't 1 and done last year.

Gain some knowledge.
 

Deionindahood

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Yes, there is a league wide shortage of offensive linemen.

They weren't 1 and done last year.

Gain some knowledge.
Please try to keep up. Boys won one post season game and done. Did you follow football last year?
 
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