Do you believe in this team?

[CWR]

Maybe because this is not the same team that has played over the last 3 decades. I look at all 3 phases of offense, defense and special team this is a pretty strong team.

Yeah, it's amusing how the current group gets held accountable for an entirely different roster.

 

[nyc-cowboy]

No, because on D - I don't think we can stop the run, would like to see better play from the MLBer and Free safety spots - not that they've been bad per se.

On offense - just dont trust it against the better Ds we'll face in the play-offs - especially SF's D.

 

[Risen Star]

No, because on D - I don't think we can stop the run, would like to see better play from the MLBer and Free safety spots - not that they've been bad per se.

On offense - just dont trust it against the better Ds we'll face in the play-offs - especially SF's D.

We all know what San Francisco's defense would do to Prescott.

 

[TwoDeep3]

Emotionally everybody's in but what does your mind say?

I believe I am shocked at this comment by you. Surely you read this board before posting. Very few threads go unscathed when it comes to being positive about this team. You should know that as well as anyone here. So when you say everybody's emotionally involved, I beg to differ.

A point was made about 7 or 8 years ago that the "realists" were people who were guarding their emotions by surrendering to the negative, so when the team failed, their feelings would not be hurt to the same degree as a die-hard fan. I don't exactly believe in that.

But, I do believe there are posters who continue their gripe crusade at every turn, for a two-fold reason.

First, because the odds are in favor of the team not succeeding to the heights the grousers suggest. Super Bowl or bust. But it will never be because of player A's incompetence, or player B's salary. They are laser focused on a mantra, and, like the people at the airport in yellow sheets and finger cymbals, they press their religion cavalierly.

Second, and this is what I consider to be perhaps the vilest position of all. The team will fail, and the poster takes that position to claim some insight or authority on this team at a later date. You will see when the team goes out and does something unexpected in a positive manner, those folks become crickets for a few days. Or at best they are rating the success as if the team beat a crappy team and the feat was not noteworthy.

The Vikings game comes to mind. They were 8-1 going into the Dallas game. The handwringing set were out in force before the game. But the caveat was dropped when they claimed Cousins was a crappy QB. So, no matter what, they were covered.

So when you say everybody's emotionally involved, I suggest there is a subset of posters who have accepted 26 years of defeat and have succumbed to an alternative reality as a "fan." A Band-Aid of adversity.

 

[Doomsday101]

Yeah, it's amusing how the current group gets held accountable for an entirely different roster.

I know people are frustrated, I get that but bringing up 26 or 27 years? most of these players were not even born yet get saddled with those teams. More so than ever it is a year to year league with so much turnover in personnel. I'm not blind to the fact that we could lose in post season, hell there are no sure things it is not easy making it to and winning the SB that is what make it special when you do. I do know and fully believe this team are capable of it, we have playmakers both sides of the ball and that gives of a legit chance

 

[aikemirv]

I would pick the Buccaneers to beat this team in the wild card round.

Unfortunately I would too.

 

[nyc-cowboy]

We all know what San Francisco's defense would do to Prescott.

Was tryin to be low key - didn't want to turn it into a you know who thread.

 

[Surfguy]

I believe in them right up until they lose and are out. Then, be like "I told you so, bruhs!".

While this season kind of feels special, I still see a flawed team ready to get pounced by a better team.

 

[Captain43Crash]

They are in position to make a run.
I THINK they can make a run
I HOPE they make a run.

I don't TRUST them to make a run.

I have to see it.

Does not really answer the question. But that's where I am.

That is about the way I feel.

I do think this years team is much better than last years team. Last years, O line was so overrated. Most of us knew the Whiners were going to give that O line problems. I think if Tyron is healthy and the rookie moves to left guard our O line will be very formidable and hold its own against any playoff team. Our D line is starting to slow down the run which is a great sign for the playoffs. Hankins and Gallimore are starting to make some plays in the run game.

I would like Dak to start running a little more. He needs to cut down on some of the dumb or bad throws too.

 

[Captain43Crash]

Please don't look to see how I voted and just copy me. That's cheating.

I will look, so I can vote the opposite and be right!

 

[WillieBeamen]

Nope

 

[BigDPlayer]

With 5 games to go in the regular season and the NFL landscape this year apparent and the Cowboys almost certainly headed for a playoff berth, I think it's a good time to take your temperature.

How are you feeling? Are you in or out?

Emotionally everybody's in but what does your mind say? Will they make a run? A run being at least an NFCCG appearance. Or is this the same movie with the same ending?

Does this year just feel different?

I am 100% IN on this Dallas Cowboys team this season.

After the first game, I was crying in my boots but Cooper bringing a win streak and Dak and boiys since then are #1 across the board.

Fact is, we have a special defense. We have a special running game. We have a special team and I truly believe THIS is the year we take it all!!

GO COWBOYS!!!

 

[doomsday9084]

On one hand, this is the best Cowboys team in about 25 years. OTOH, they lead the league in penalties and have never really shook the idea that they will shoot themselves in the foot in a big game.

So, I want to believe but deep down I expect to be disappointed.

 

[visionary]

I would pick the Buccaneers to beat this team in the wild card round.

possible

 

[doomsday808]

If they destroy the Texans and the Jags, Yes. Beat the teams that you are supposed to beat! I'd like to see more production in the 1st half of games. I hope Santa leaves us what we all want on Christmas Eve.

 

[jwitten82]

I would pick the Buccaneers to beat this team in the wild card round.

We'd destroy the Bucs

 

[GINeric]

With 5 games to go in the regular season and the NFL landscape this year apparent and the Cowboys almost certainly headed for a playoff berth, I think it's a good time to take your temperature.

How are you feeling? Are you in or out?

Emotionally everybody's in but what does your mind say? Will they make a run? A run being at least an NFCCG appearance. Or is this the same movie with the same ending?

Does this year just feel different?

I believe in each one of our players, but we aren't capable of winning deep in the playoffs with our weak *** offensive coordinator.

 

[bayeslife]

I think their offensive line is in much better shape this year which is the primary reason they sputtered late last year.

I think they can make a run but nothing less than a NFC title appearance will make me think anything has changed.

 

[Diehardblues]

While I agree it feels a little different, we still need to shake the stigma and monkey off our back.

Until we do it’s tough to believe anymore . But there is always hope .

 

[Joe Realist]

With 5 games to go in the regular season and the NFL landscape this year apparent and the Cowboys almost certainly headed for a playoff berth, I think it's a good time to take your temperature.

How are you feeling? Are you in or out?
Emotionally everybody's in but what does your mind say? Will they make a run? A run being at least an NFCCG appearance. Or is this the same movie with the same ending?

Does this year just feel different?

They lost to Aaron Rodgers. can’t seem to beat him. They have never beaten Tom Brady. The Eagles are better team this year. I just don’t trust Dak. They will win 12 games. I think that’s where it ends.