Dallas Can win the Super Bowl

[burmafrd]

If our D had not been shredded by injuries and poor performance by too many of those left, and if Waters had not been injured, I think we could have had a shot. But as it is now this D is putrid in way too many areas for us to have any shot at the brass ring. And I do not trust Bernie to continue his current success; and Free has started to slip which means the O is less than it could be.

 

[Idgit]

I think it was Mike Tyson who said, "They all have a plan until they get hit."

So watching these guys head's up with Tyson in his best days, did you really believe they stood a chance? Could you make a salient argument using examples why Joe Stiff could beat Tyson if he had his mind into the game?

Do you have a dream for this team until it ends badly?

If I am a coward for looking at the team and suggesting it is highly unlikely they succeed, does that make you a fool for looking and dreaming of Super Bowls with this defense of spare parts?

Sometimes dreams get run over by logic.

Being skeptical is not cowardice. Dreaming is not being a fool.

Calling names of strangers on a message board because they disagree with you is pedantic.

For those who are English challenged I offer this.

http://www.merriam-webster.com/

I was flabbergasted when I watched that Buster Douglas fight live. How 'bout you, TwoDeep?

I'm not sure how it needs to get said in this thread so that it actually gets across, but everybody understands this team is not likely to win a Superbowl. It's not dreaming to realize that 'not likely' is not the same thing as 'impossible.' I don't care what anybody who posts here regularly has to say about it: I believe every one of us watches Dallas Cowboys games faithfully because of that difference between 'not likely' and 'impossible.' You might think the difference between those two is so small as to be statistically insignificant, I don't know. I happen to think it's large enough to have some significance. And it can get larger with every win from here on out. But it's not pedantry to point out the difference between 'some hope' and 'hopelessness.' The distinction is important.

Being skeptical is not cowardice. It only makes sense to be skeptical given our recent history. Then again, I don't think there are any of us who aren't skeptical here. Claiming to be certain of something there's no possible way of having certainty about is also not cowardice in my book. It's just a garden-variety error in thinking. But it's worth pointing out, because there are a lot of us here who don't agree that hopelessness masquerading as 'honesty' is a good thing. Let's just have honesty the the honesty and save the hopelessness for when we're actually mathematically eliminated. What do you say?

 

[Risen Star]

This is exactly right. Except that it's not a 'faulty notion' I'd be clinging to in that scenario. I would have been clinging to 'math.'

You'll have 'known better,' because you pretended that an overwhelming likelihood was a certainty back in mid-season on a message board. Congratulations for that. I know I'm always impressed when somebody says a team that was not a legitimate contender to begin with isn't going to win the Superbowl and then ends up being right. I always find myself wondering: "how'd that guy ever see that coming?"

Meanwhile, teams in our situation end up making runs almost every year, so you just never know. They play the games for a reason. We'll have all offseason to complain about how this one probably turns out.

I've never seen a team with a roster like the Cowboys make a run.

Who are these teams?

 

[Everlastingxxx]

If the Cowboys can make the playoffs they do have a mathematical shot, although relatively small as it may be.

 

[StarBoyz83]

I think technically the jaguars can still win the SB too. 27 teams can but most likely its between 6 or 7 teams with a realistic shot. Dallas is not one of them. This team isnt good enough.

 

[Nation]

At Week 15 in 2012 the Ravens had lost 3 in a row, and in 2011 the Giants were 7-7. It's naive to think that the Cowboys can win because those things happened, but it is equally naive to over-inflate the talent level between the Have's and the Have Not's in the NFL

 

[Idgit]

At Week 15 in 2012 the Ravens had lost 3 in a row, and in 2011 the Giants were 7-7. It's naive to think that the Cowboys can win because those things happened, but it is equally naive to over-inflate the talent level between the Have's and the Have Not's in the NFL

It's not naive to think it *could* happen to the Cowboys, at all. It's naive to think it's likely. Or to overestimate the likelihood to a significant degree.

Flip the script for a second and let's say we're talking about the Eagles, instead. Most here acknowledge that we've got about the same shot at the postseason as they do if we win tonight. Would it be naive to think this Eagles team is relevant to the NFC playoff picture? I don't think it is.

Now, would them winning it all be very unlikely? Sure. Because we're talking about something with a very low likelihood in the first place, and because they're not in the best position in terms of either skill or ability of the players on their roster given the current state of the NFC. But it's a definite possibility. It'd be premature to rule them out entirely just because other teams are better qualified and more likely to get it done at this point.

 

[the_h0wey]

2013. More than ever before is a year of matchups and game planning. This is a year of the very worst team capable of beating the very best. Preparation for each game and having team health is critical. Dallas can score. Dallas can hold opponents to few scores. This is a week to week league more than ever. I believe in this team and will not be surprised if the Cowboys win it all. Bring your bashing comments to me my friends. I expect some of each good and bad.

I didn't realize we had made the Super Bowl. This is great news!!!

 

[TwoDeep3]

I was flabbergasted when I watched that Buster Douglas fight live. How 'bout you, TwoDeep?

I'm not sure how it needs to get said in this thread so that it actually gets across, but everybody understands this team is not likely to win a Superbowl. It's not dreaming to realize that 'not likely' is not the same thing as 'impossible.' I don't care what anybody who posts here regularly has to say about it: I believe every one of us watches Dallas Cowboys games faithfully because of that difference between 'not likely' and 'impossible.' You might think the difference between those two is so small as to be statistically insignificant, I don't know. I happen to think it's large enough to have some significance. And it can get larger with every win from here on out. But it's not pedantry to point out the difference between 'some hope' and 'hopelessness.' The distinction is important.

Being skeptical is not cowardice. It only makes sense to be skeptical given our recent history. Then again, I don't think there are any of us who aren't skeptical here. Claiming to be certain of something there's no possible way of having certainty about is also not cowardice in my book. It's just a garden-variety error in thinking. But it's worth pointing out, because there are a lot of us here who don't agree that hopelessness masquerading as 'honesty' is a good thing. Let's just have honesty the the honesty and save the hopelessness for when we're actually mathematically eliminated. What do you say?

Perhaps you should read the thread before responding.

 

[30yrheel]

With this defense? No way.

 

[jnday]

For those of you that "liked" this post...congratulations...you just puked on your team. Celebrate if the Cowboys lose! and of course we will see you at our victory parade if we pull the impossible...screaming and laughing with your hands in the air...finger up high...#1

None us us celebrate if the team loses. Grow up. Is it impossible for you to have a rational debate without the silly, childish accusations? I bet you were predicting a Super Bowl during the Campo years too. Your emotional blindness prevents any reasonable discussion.

 

[romothesavior]

The Cowboys can beat most teams in the NFL, but I really don't think they stand a snowball's chance in hell against Seattle or New Orleans.

 

[cml750]

We will never win a Superbowl with Garrett as our head coach.

 

[Section446]

Romo isn't a Super Bowl caliber QB, and this defense can't even spell Super Bowl.

 

[StylisticS]

Romo isn't a Super Bowl caliber QB, and this defense can't even spell Super Bowl.

What does that even mean? Is brad Johnson a Super Bowl caliber qb? What about Trent dilfer? Ridiculous.

 

[SportsGuru80]

I'll be the first to admit I was wrong... This team will be lucky to win another game this season

 

[Iron_Man]

I am blaming the waterboy, the team is not hydrated. Thats the issue.

 

[DavidS]

Dallas can hold opponents to few scores.I believe in this team and will not be surprised if the Cowboys win it all.

 

[NJ22]

People please stop with the injury crap. They are a soft undisciplined bunch of losers. Injuries, give me a break.

 

[Eddie]

I just love these premature ejaculation threads.

We beat two loser teams, and someone starts shouting Super Bowl.

What a joke ... this thread and this team.