hendog;1955997 said:
Me too but how long is our window open?
The window is open as long as Romo is productive, we continue to draft good players, and we have a coach who can maximize their talent. Basically, as Romo goes, as the Dallas Cowboys go.
superpunk;1956003 said:
I've heard all about who our off-the-field leaders are for the LB corp. Then, I watched him ***** about his standing with the organization less than 24 hours after the team lost another playoff game. Not quite impressed that this current group of LBs looks up to a whiny player who's been trying to get off this team for three years, now.
Not really caring about another ***** session about Ellis. Ellis won't be here in two years.
Thomas is a guy who can really show these guys how to work, study, and prepare - and he's got the skins on the wall to set that example, unlike our current estrogen-riddled veteran "leader".
I don't give a flying **** if I "see" it or not. You can see by the results on the field that it's not getting it done.
And what has Thomas done to make you think that his "passion, leadership, blah, blah" can put this team over the top? Seriously, it was so impressive in Miami to watch.
You seem to be under the impression that acquiring Thomas would represent some plan for the future. He doesn't. He provides a service we need.
You assume too much. My point is clear. All the passion in the world won't get him on the field if he's fighting concussions.
Bellichick has been acquiring players to fill specific roles for years now, and has built a defense that can be had a little bit, but rises to the occasion at the urging of a smart, clutch group of LBs. We can do that, and not have it represent a move away from a youth movement and planning for the future.
I don't think signing Thomas represents a movement away from youth. I just think it would be a dumb signing. Aging player, who ended the year on IR with a head injury. One bad hit and he's sitting on the sideline. Let him be somebody else's problem.
junk;1956008 said:
And they haven't proven the ability to do so.
Maybe improvements will come by subtraction. You can't tell me that when the team has insecure "leaders" like Greg Ellis it doesn't translate directly on to the field of play when the chips are down. I think the December/playoff performance of the Cowboys is a pretty clear indicator of that. Combine that with a coach whose intensity is questionable and you get a playoff collapse.
As I mentioned earlier, I'm totally discounting Ellis as a leader, primarily because I believe his role on this team is being phased out. He was not a captain last year. I think people need to let this team grow. It's like people don't understand this team has to learn how to win in this league.
Doesn't have to be a "rah rah" guy. Darren Woodson wasn't that type of player. Neither was Charles Haley. Just someone that will hold their teammates accountable and has historically show they know how to win in this league.
If you've read enough posts on this board, many on here absolutely want the rah rah guy. They want demonstrative, on-field passion and leadership. If you don't see it, then how else do you know whether a guy has passion or leadership if there's no on-field display?
Most people discussing this are looking for guys that can provide that vet leadership and still contribute at a high level. Starter to replace Akin, nickel corner, nickel/dime safety, etc.
Then they need to present a guy not coming off IR....not just someone who's aging, but has a big name.
