For 2023 to be a success, the Cowboys must reach the NFCGC

[Hawkeye0202]

Agree with this 1000%.........NFCCG is the floor




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State of the 2023 Dallas Cowboys: Heat is on Mike McCarthy, Dak Prescott to lead deep playoff run​

Published: Jun 02, 2023 at 11:17 AM


Members of the Cowboys organization, Cowboys fans around the world and those who have "How ‘bout them Cowboys" as their ringtone ...
Dallas is coming off a second straight playoff berth, but a loss at long-time nemesis San Francisco in the Divisional Round overshadowed strides made last season. Are the Cowboys ready to take that next step this season? Well, before we look forward, it's always important to take a look back.

2022 rewind​

One high from last season: The Cowboys were actually good last year. And I know saying "actually" is kind of a low-key diss because I seemed surprised. But they were actually good. A lot of people also thought the Cowboys would lose in the opening round of the playoffs to the host Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Tom Brady. Instead, they went out and smoked them, 31-14, in Brady's last game ever.

One low from last season: Ezekiel Elliott lining up at center for the final play of the game against the 49ers. You can close your eyes and picture it right now. It wasn't bad, in theory -- much like Crystal Pepsi wasn't bad, in theory. Actually, it was a bad idea.

2023 VIPs​

Quarterback: Dak Prescott. I love Dak. I do. But he can be frustrating at times. He was absolutely brilliant against the Buccaneers in the playoffs, racking up five total touchdowns and 305 yards passing. The following week, Dak threw for just over 200 yards with one TD and two interceptions in the loss to the 49ers. Not that one should be expected to light up a defense like San Francisco's unit, but Dak needs to avoid mistakes like the picks, especially the one in the red zone to Fred Warner. That was exceptionally exasperating. Maybe the switch to Mike McCarthy as play-caller will give us a more consistently great Dak. We're about to find out.

 

[DallasEast]

Is there ANY time of the day that isn't a bad time for him to drink?

 

[diamonddelts]

N.F.C. championship appearance or bust? Soul crushing disappointment coming soon to a tv near you.

 

[Hawkeye0202]

N.F.C. championship

Not what he said........didn't say win it but appearance for sure.

 

[BigD16]

yes I agree. Let’s see what spectacular way this team will find to disappoint us all again this year.

 

[MountaineerCowboy]

Won't happen and most of ya'll won't even care.

 

[DallasEast]

One low from last season: Ezekiel Elliott lining up at center for the final play of the game against the 49ers. You can close your eyes and picture it right now. It wasn't bad, in theory -- much like Crystal Pepsi wasn't bad, in theory. Actually, it was a bad idea.

That is not the Ezekiel Elliott play I see when I close my eyes. The play I see was late in the fourth quarter against San Francisco. The run play was designed to go behind the left guard. The 49ers shut that down completely in the middle, which left PASTURES of open green field on Elliott's left.

I would have fully expected Elliott to bounce that run outside during his first three seasons and likely hit paydirt. The end was just sad after he was tackled. I do not believe Elliott even trusted himself to make that cut for the outside.

 

[big dog cowboy]

My bar is higher.

Reaching and losing the championship game would feel like a 'maybe next year' ending to the season that we have all experienced for 3 dang decades.

 

[Hawkeye0202]

My bar is higher.

Reaching and losing the championship game would feel like a 'maybe next year' ending the season that we have all experienced for 3 dang decades.

IDK....I think the experience ( for the players ) of breaking that door down ( even if we lose ) will go a long way for 2024.

 

[Cowboys5217]

This kind of idea can creep into players' heads and have some of them unconsciously settling for "good enough". Winning the SB should always be the goal and bottom line for success.

 

[JayFord]

Each year theyve been to the playoffs besides 2021 they shouldve gotten to the superbowl imo

2007 shouldve been a SB
2009 if they wouldve shown up vs the Vikes wouldve been a SB
2014 - this year speaks for itself
2016 shouldve gotten there if not for Aaron pulling a play out his butt
2018 - smh....
2022 - if dak plays average football we beat the 49ers and we beat the eagles

 

[DallasEast]

Won't happen and most of ya'll won't even care.

This is not a logical assumption unless 'most of y'all' is directed at people not reading CowboysZone. Despite varying differing personal inclinations, most of the active and passive site members would and do care.

Certainly, reactions would either be negative or indifferent. Losing has that general effect. However, members will care what will happen then because they care about what is happening now.

People, who do not care, do not return, read and/or comment on a fansite every day or several times in a week or month. They do not lurk. They do not give a care.

And reading the site is on the low end of peoples' anticipation. This is just a hobby. Watching the team is their entertainment. How the team will perform and finish the season is at the top of their anticipation.

So, please, make this make sense. 'Most' readers will not care about the team not reaching the NFC Championship next January BUT they do care enough to read that they won't care months in advance?

 

[nalam]

Agree with this 1000%.........NFCCG is the floor




https://www.nfl.com/news/state-of-t...y-dak-prescott-to-lead-d?campaign=Twitter_atn

State of the 2023 Dallas Cowboys: Heat is on Mike McCarthy, Dak Prescott to lead deep playoff run​

Published: Jun 02, 2023 at 11:17 AM


Members of the Cowboys organization, Cowboys fans around the world and those who have "How ‘bout them Cowboys" as their ringtone ...
Dallas is coming off a second straight playoff berth, but a loss at long-time nemesis San Francisco in the Divisional Round overshadowed strides made last season. Are the Cowboys ready to take that next step this season? Well, before we look forward, it's always important to take a look back.

2022 rewind​

One high from last season: The Cowboys were actually good last year. And I know saying "actually" is kind of a low-key diss because I seemed surprised. But they were actually good. A lot of people also thought the Cowboys would lose in the opening round of the playoffs to the host Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Tom Brady. Instead, they went out and smoked them, 31-14, in Brady's last game ever.

One low from last season: Ezekiel Elliott lining up at center for the final play of the game against the 49ers. You can close your eyes and picture it right now. It wasn't bad, in theory -- much like Crystal Pepsi wasn't bad, in theory. Actually, it was a bad idea.

2023 VIPs​

Quarterback: Dak Prescott. I love Dak. I do. But he can be frustrating at times. He was absolutely brilliant against the Buccaneers in the playoffs, racking up five total touchdowns and 305 yards passing. The following week, Dak threw for just over 200 yards with one TD and two interceptions in the loss to the 49ers. Not that one should be expected to light up a defense like San Francisco's unit, but Dak needs to avoid mistakes like the picks, especially the one in the red zone to Fred Warner. That was exceptionally exasperating. Maybe the switch to Mike McCarthy as play-caller will give us a more consistently great Dak. We're about to find out.

Agreed , while they are in it , win that game and one more after that , LOL !
, Go Cowboys!

 

[CowboysLakerBamaFan]

Jeez this is depressing.

This is where we find ourselves: just reaching the NFC CG, even if we lose it, is a successful season.

Philly views last season as a failure...and they WON the NFC CG in crashing fashion.

But if we just MAKE it...and lose....SUCCESS!!!!!!!

Not that it matters.....we won't make it.

 

[JBS]

My bar is higher.

Reaching and losing the championship game would feel like a 'maybe next year' ending the season that we have all experienced for 3 dang decades.

So what repercussions do you suggest if the team fails to reach that bar?

 

[MarcusRock]

Agreed.

 

[MountaineerCowboy]

This is not a logical assumption unless 'most of y'all' is directed at people not reading CowboysZone. Despite varying differing personal inclinations, most of the active and passive site members would and do care.

Certainly, reactions would either be negative or indifferent. Losing has that general effect. However, members will care what will happen then because they care about what is happening now.

People, who do not care, do not return, read and/or comment on a fansite every day or several times in a week or month. They do not lurk. They do not give a care.

And reading the site is on the low end of peoples' anticipation. This is just a hobby. Watching the team is their entertainment. How the team will perform and finish the season is at the top of their anticipation.

So, please, make this make sense. 'Most' readers will not care about the team not reaching the NFC Championship next January BUT they do care enough to read that they won't care months in advance?

Most are just happy to have a nice regular season.

This place specifically has reinforced that opinion ten fold for me

Very few here want real change. It's business as usual, just how they like it.

 

[MarcusRock]

So what repercussions do you suggest if the team fails to reach that bar?

Send a message by firing the water bottle squeezer guy.

 

[PA Cowboy Fan]

I expect to win 11 or 12 games this year. The only thing that matters is the playoffs. NFCCG or bust.

 

[Diehardblues]

He’s already hyping up the season .