Bobhaze
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It always takes at least 4-6 games into a season - maybe more - to start to understand what an NFL team is. The win in Pittsburgh showed grit and the ability to overcome mistakes.The Cowboys have now played 29% of the 2024 season and in my opinion, here are some things that describe this team so far:
OBSERVATIONS OF TEAM SO FAR
Other observations?
OBSERVATIONS OF TEAM SO FAR
- After 5 games, this team has shown that it can bounce back from some adversity after playing two really bad games followed by a couple of gritty wins. But it still has a long way to go IMO be as good as last year’s team.
- This team is very reliant on several rookies who have mostly performed well. Relying on lots of rookies has some ups and downs as they continue to learn the NFL.
- So far this team has looked worse than the 2023 team on offense and are struggling to score more than 20 points per game. A weak running game and a decent passing game make it far less explosive. That has to improve to be a serious playoff contender.
- Mike Zimmer’s new defensive scheme has looked worse than last year too, although injuries have devastated that side of the ball as well. It has improved in the last two games
- Overall this team through 5 games appears to still be struggling to find its identity and IMO lacks offensive firepower to be a playoff contender.
- Will this team be able to find a running game? (Rico Dowdle has shown some promise)
- Will this team be able to overcome the key injuries that have plagued it early this season?
- Will the front office add some talent on offense? (If not, this offense does not appear to have enough to compete in the playoffs)
- Will the rookies we are relying on develop into reliable starters?
- Will the players continue to play hard for this coaching staff who are all on expiring contracts?
Other observations?