News: DMN: Gosselin: Investing too much in Dez, DeMarco could cost Cowboys the prize

NewsBot · Feb 12, 2015

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WoodysGirl · Feb 13, 2015

Or they could actually get the prize...

Fletch · Feb 13, 2015

Reading Goose's drivel cost me minutes off my life.

LucaBrasi · Feb 13, 2015

The Cowboys need significant upgrades on defense, that can't be disputed. But Goose's take that "the Cowboys could not have won a Super Bowl with their defense last year" just isnt true. NE had the 13 rated defense in the league, there wasnt one thing that stood out about their unit. Dallas was ranked 19th. The days of needing a dominant defense to win it all are dead. You have to play decent defense and force turnovers (that's been relevant forever), but needing a top 5 or even a top 10 defense in this day and age of offense is nice, but isnt an end all be all.

Goose writes about the NFL like its 1985.

Stash · Feb 13, 2015

I think this season clearly shows that Gosselin is (once again) wrong. For all of the issues on the defensive side, this team was within an all-time botched call of going on to the NFC Championship Game against a Seattle team I have no doubt they would have beaten on that day.

While it would be challenging to pay both Bryant and Murray, they are among the strengths of this team and shouldn't be lost so that 4 or 5 mediocre defenders could be signed.

Keep your strength, and add to it via the draft. And, if they should desire, rework one of the big deals to free up money for one defensive FA splurge (my preference being DE).

Risen Star · Feb 13, 2015

Why can't you fix the defense on the cheap? If you draft well, you certainly can.

And what does "fix" mean anyway? Average? Is that fixed? Because with an average defense this team would have been a nightmare to deal with last season.

AsthmaField · Feb 13, 2015

NewsBot said:
What is it about their accounting/philosophy/whoever writes the contracts that puts them continuously in cap hell

I don't consider Dallas to be in cap hell these days.

JakeCamp12 · Feb 13, 2015

I am not in favor of handing out a huge contract to Demarco if we are giving Dez a huge contract. Last year Demarco played all 16 games and the playoffs. With the amount of carries he had, I just see a drop off this coming year with his performance. I just don't see his health staying at the same level as last season with additional carries this upcoming season. He takes a lot of hits running and blocking on third downs. I would like to see the team draft a running back and let Demarco walk if he isn't willing to sign a deal that makes sense to the cap.

Doomsday101 · Feb 13, 2015

I feel pretty confident that the Cowboys will keep this core group together. I see Romo and Garrett pushing for Demarco and in the end I think a deal will get done.

big dog cowboy · Feb 13, 2015

Hello Mr. Gosselin thank you for joining us today. If the Cowboys let Murray walk and the Cowboys then look towards the draft who do they choose? If they are sitting at 27 Gorden and Gurley are there who do you choose or you still draft defense with that pick? Thank you

The defense needs to be addressed. I don't see how the Cowboys can take a running back at 27 with all the issues they have on defense. Defense is what held the Cowboys back this season. They need impact players on that side of the ball and you find those in the first 2-3 rounds. My guess is they go defense in each of the first three rounds. Ryan Williams is an option at running back. So is Joseph Randle if he gets trough his legal issues. But the Cowboys can't keep stacking all the stars and all the money on the offensive side of the ball. The Patriots have Tom Brady -- but a defensive play won them the Super Bowl. The Cowboys need to upgrade their talent across the board on defense.

I seem to disagree with Goose a lot over the years but I think he nails this one.

BoysFan4ever · Feb 13, 2015

Murray keeps saying he wants to stay with the team. It seems he's throwing them a bone that he will play fair & not ask for the ridiculous.

Haven't read how Dez feels but I sure hope they keep both those guys.

Idgit · Feb 13, 2015

Fletch said:
Reading Goose's drivel cost me minutes off my life.

It's like reading a Q&A from a poster. And not a particularly knowledgable poster.

Idgit · Feb 13, 2015

BoysFan4ever said:
Murray keeps saying he wants to stay with the team. It seems he's throwing them a bone that he will play fair & not ask for the ridiculous.

Haven't read how Dez feels but I sure hope they keep both those guys.

I think Murray's waiting for the market, and will take the best offer a contender makes him. I believe him when he says he wants to win a Superbowl. He probably even gives us the right of first refusal.

And I think the Cowboys are perfectly ok with that.

btcutter · Feb 13, 2015

garrett316 said:
. But Goose's take that "the Cowboys could not have won a Super Bowl with their defense last year" just isnt true. NE had the 13 rated defense in the league, there wasnt one thing that stood out about their unit. Dallas was ranked 19th. The days of needing a dominant defense to win it all are dead. You have to play decent defense and force turnovers (that's been relevant forever), but needing a top 5 or even a top 10 defense in this day and age of offense is nice, but isnt an end all be all.

Goose writes about the NFL like its 1985.

I agree with Goose that we couldn't win a SB with our defense from last year. We played a one legged Rodgers! If Rodgers were healthy the score wouldn't have been that close. The D was average at best on the back end and awful on the front 4. The lack of pass rush was more evident the deeper you go in the playoffs.
I give Dallas chance of beating NE about 25%. And that's because of our offense. Brady would have shredded this defense with 5 seconds in the pocket.
Defense still wins championships. That's not changing any time soon. Seattle, Baltimore, Pitt, NY Giants....sure you can get a few exceptions but top end D will make your life much easier.

Toruk_Makto · Feb 13, 2015

This offseason will show if Jerry and Stephen have actually changed.

Jerry historically takes care of his guys. Murray is one of his guys. Can he let a star player walk when it's clearly the prudent thing to do like a Bill B?

Time will tell.

Fletch · Feb 13, 2015

Idgit said:
It's like reading a Q&A from a poster. And not a particularly knowledgable poster.

Indeed. That's how truly bad it has gotten. The posters in here, some without degrees or much college do a better job of presenting needs and remedies for the Dallas Cowboys.

JohnnyHopkins · Feb 13, 2015

I don't know of very many people that feel Gosselin is adequate in his current role. I wish they would move him back to covering the draft full-time. He was so knowledgeable when he was in that capacity.

jobberone · Feb 13, 2015

WoodysGirl said:
Or they could actually get the prize...

I got my Captain America secret decoder ring as a prize. I just missed the big jackpot by a few digits on each number. Shazam!

Gameover · Feb 13, 2015

They would've been a nightmare to deal with last year?

Does this guy watch other teams?

If you draft well?

Let's just say if they draft as well on defense as they have on offense, we'll be good on defense.

jazzcat22 · Feb 13, 2015

Idgit said:
I think Murray's waiting for the market, and will take the best offer a contender makes him. I believe him when he says he wants to win a Superbowl. He probably even gives us the right of first refusal.

And I think the Cowboys are perfectly ok with that.

Agree, I thought that too starting about a week or so ago. Test the market if a deal not reached, then see if JJ will match it or not.

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