Does this year feel different?

[jazzcat22]

"Hey! Can you perform emergency surgery?!"
"Yeah! I have a degree! And I was a fake nurse last year."
"That's great, but are you qualified to do surgery?"
"Yeah! Trust me!"
"Sure thing! We use the "We don't know yet" approach here! Get in there and let's see!"

You think that's how things work, Jazz? This is how loser operations are run.

Still making things up, yes you are.
Your analogy is so off based, just like your realism of how football teams work.

 

[Rockport]

Yes. It feels very different. In fact, I predict you will make it to Thanksgiving before you quit. Big improvement over last season.

No, I’ll probably get fed up with your types way before Thanksgiving.

 

[5Stars]

Only to the negativity crowd.

Are they winners, Mr. Positive?

 

[MountaineerCowboy]

Still making things up, yes you are.
Your analogy is so off based, just like your realism of how football teams work.

You'll see, like always.

You stay fooled every single year by this franchise and then get mad at me and others for being right.

 

[Chasing6]

What do you mean there's no excuses ??/

you just said it goes as the O line goes well what if Guyton and Steele can't deal with better defensive lines and pass rushers and will have DAK running for his life again?

what IF???

All the weapons that he could want??!!

now I'd say that a guy like Saquan Barkley Derek Henry hell at this point I would take a Josh Jacobs over what we have right now,​

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All this is tbd ,all this has to come together, he rolled in those bigger games with no run games, all those losses in the playoffs all those losses in the regular season against better defenses was because of the offensive line and the lack of a run game or both were having problems....​

Let me be clear Jalen hurts and Matthew Stafford and Brock Purdy they had all the weapons that quarterback could want, jared Goff has all the weapons a quarterback could want,

we don't have that on this team as OF YET...

Even if the offensive line comes together and we have a decent run game they are not the offensive line and run game of the Lions or the Eagles..facts​

so, I see what you're doing you think because we added Pickens all of a sudden everything else is golden, no you said it in your first part of your sentence and then you go away from it trying to set DAK up for failure, because you think we have an all in loaded team and we do not have an all in loaded team..

RBBC ??? OLT ??? TE production????? Defense???

Let's see how those questions are answered before you put this all in the it's going to be Prescott because we have a juggernaut on offense no no we don't not yet...


Another what if???

What if the defense can't hold teams the better teams the better offense is under 30 or even under 27. heck under 20, now it's back to all the pressure throwing the ball 30 times a game again if we don't have a stronger run game playing from behind....

Yes, this would be an improved offense on paper,

but to say he has all the weapons a quarterback could want , would be a false statement..

they would want more they would want as much as you can give them this this offense is not an Emmett Smith Tony Dorset an offensive line-oriented offense at this point that is what a great offense would run through.

I don't care how well this running back by committee MAY work, it is not Derek Henry or Barkley it is not the Lions offense there is no way it could be now you want to add Nick Chubb, then we can talk...


But this forever will be a team game and if the defense sucks it'll make the offense horrible, as well that's a lot of pressure to say well our defense is bad so do whatever you can to try to win the game by yourself....

We've seen this all before and when it got to the big games against a better team even some of our best offensive lines and runners just failed to show up the defense failed to show up the coaching staffs were out coached this can all still happen.. we had that at one point solid zeke with above average OL, and what happened NO RUN game , OL 11 Penalties, D cant stop the run.. or all the above

I am sure Dak would feel a lot better if our defense only gave up 17 points a game like KC.

 

[Hardline]

In battle there’s a term called “shell shocked”. Usually only the newbies are affected. They’ve never experienced it so when rounds start coming in from down range they’re shocked and they freeze. Some can’t handle it and are never the same. Some get past it and move on. There are a lot of folks here that are shell shocked from the past 30 years of mediocrity and can’t get past it. They let it control them. To hide their weakness they become overly hateful of everyone and everything.

This year does feel different. It should for everyone except those who are incapable of handling the last 30 years. New coaching staff is HUGE. It IS different because of this. New approach to free agency. Several trades from top level talent as well as players for depth. A backup QB who has more upside than Rush ever did.

In reality, every year is different and should feel that way. This year even ore so.

This doesn't describe me.

 

[jazzcat22]

Are they winners, Mr. Positive?

We will need to wait and see. Depends how one looks at it. Straight wins and losses? Or perceptions of how they may be on the field to get those wins?
But they are not losers, in the way many fans say.

t is not that I am positive, as I been saying, wait and see, but not expecting any miracles as to getting to the SB, or even the NFCCG. Playoffs, they have the team to get there.

 

[Pass2Run]

For me it's the Jason Garrett years all over again. The RKG crap is even in play again. We've got a tenured coach that's never had any real success in the league running one of the most valuable sports franchises on the planet. After a season where they were woefully inept at DT, LB, and RB they're entering the 2025 season again woefully inept at the exact same positions. The cherry on top is the cap eating, immobile, oft injured QB who struggles with both accuracy and pre-snap reads. The good news is that the Jones boys are "comfortable" with the hire, feel the organization is "headed in the right direction", and there's a brand new ping pong table in the locker room. Here's hoping Shotty takes Dakota out for some fajitas and tableside guacamole before a rousing game of horse.

The HC is actually my biggest worry. But I'm willing to give him a shot.

 

[JoeKing]

I for one, was not going to get too excited about the upcoming season bc I've been let down so often as we all have. That being said... does this off season seem different... like there is an actual plan? Was Shotty the right pick for HC? Will Klayton Adams really have us moving the ball on the ground... will we set up every play to look the same so the run and the pass keep the defenses honest. Did we really draft a 1-2 punch at RB? Will George P and CD rip up defenses. Have we done enough on the D side of the ball to at least put us in the top half of league and will our O be able to up points as we hope they will?

No, it does not feel different. It feels hauntingly familiar to a plethora of other seasons when hope was in the air in the preseason only to be dashed in the end. Disappointment, the inevitable conclusion. Our new coach, BS does not thrill me. Who is our starting RB? RB by committee has been tried and does not work. Diva WRs do not thrive on losing teams which is what this team currently is. A leaky defense can't win, and I see no evidence ours is no longer that. I've been waiting 30 years to see this team return to glory. It's no longer fun and I refuse to be fooled by the possibility of a new season. You have to show me things are different, words won't cut it.

 

[Rayman70]

I am more upbeat that they have actually had a good off-season.
However, I do not expect any miracles because of it either.
I am still in a wait and see mode, as many fans are. Show us on the field, in real games.

I am happy we get actual football news over the next month even though it is only OTA's, and mini camps. All generic stuff to the public and media. But it will create some interesting debates and discussions. And the usual arguments.
Behind closed doors is what really matters as the instill stuff we will not see until game 1.

I am also happy we are approaching another season, to enjoy how all unfolds. Not just Dallas, but the entire NFL.

Agreed

 

[5Stars]

We will need to wait and see. Depends how one looks at it. Straight wins and losses? Or perceptions of how they may be on the field to get those wins?
But they are not losers, in the way many fans say.

t is not that I am positive, as I been saying, wait and see, but not expecting any miracles as to getting to the SB, or even the NFCCG. Playoffs, they have the team to get there.

AS of today, the team are losers, until further notice.

 

[jazzcat22]

You'll see, like always.

You stay fooled every single year by this franchise and then get mad at me and others for being right.

Typical.

I do get mad at you, I laugh. Because you are the #1 super "disliker" about everything.
You come in, talk crap about players , coaches the team. But you never or rarely talk actual football.

 

[MountaineerCowboy]

Typical.

I do get mad at you, I laugh. Because you are the #1 super "disliker" about everything.
You come in, talk crap about players , coaches the team. But you never or rarely talk actual football.

Besides Dak getting resigned what have I been dead wrong about though?

You fall for it every single year and act like you're the smart one.

 

[Vtwin]

No, I’ll probably get fed up with your types way before Thanksgiving.

So..... You'll be shell shocked and run away. Got it.

 

[jazzcat22]

AS of today, the team are losers, until further notice.

They were winners, until injuries derailed them. 3 straight 12-5 season, 3 straight playoff appearances.
That is winning, even though they went no further than that.
They were favorites to win the division or a WC spots last year to begin the season.
SF are losers as well, using that as a criteria.
KC are losers since they lost the SB according some some fans. Even though they will not admit it, as to their hypocritical attitudes toward this team.

 

[Rayman70]

Only Stevie Wonder can't see the vibe is totally different around the team. It's pretty obvious. The minute fat Mike walked out , Jerry was probably on the flip phone talking to Shotty telling him it's time. Lol. I truly believe the Jones boys had an exit plan from the MM regime after the GB thrashing we took. They implemented it. We all couldn't really stomach it but what it was WAS a controlled methodical soft rebuild. It was organic really. They just let everything run out of contract. It was unconventional, but might turn out to be very effective if this year goes as planned.

 

[PA Cowboy Fan]

It doesn't feel any different from the last 30 years. Might be a border playoff team but nothing more. I still think we're the 3rd best team in the division.

 

[jazzcat22]

Besides Dak getting resigned what have I been dead wrong about though?

You fall for it every single year and act like you're the smart one.

I don't fall for anything. There you go still making stuff up. You have the worst comprehension.
At least I can discuss actual football. And not constantly posting hate about Dak or the new HC.

You just can't go into any thread without brining up Dak to try to prove you know what you are talking about. You Failed again.

 

[KJJ]

It seems like these “does it feel different this year” threads are started every spring and summer with fans hopeful it will be different this time around.

 

[Rayman70]

AS of today, the team are losers, until further notice.

Until we aren't, that's exactly how we will be viewed. It seems harsh, but when your in the limelight, much is expected,so much must be shown. I hate to agree , but your not wrong. It's not being negative, just truthful.