Gallup is done

[LACowboysFan1]

Cooper was the "Micah" of the offense. Even when he was schemed out of games, he made an impact by opening up opportunities for the other guys. I think based on the statistical output from our starting QB that it was a bad decision to part ways with him, regardless of his numbers last season.

He is/was a good receiver, but not so much above others as to make him irreplaceable. And his cost was high.

If he had been retained, the results would have been about the same as they are now...

 

[DripTooHard]

I had no idea he played last Sunday to be honest.

 

[Whiskey Cowboy]

He is/was a good receiver, but not so much above others as to make him irreplaceable. And his cost was high.

If he had been retained, the results would have been about the same as they are now...

Doubtful. Much of the offensive woes have stemmed from a lack of open targets, leading to the QB forcing passes into tighter windows than we've seen throughout his NFL career. Do you think it's by chance that Dak's struggles (abnormally high number of int's, fewer td's) coincide with Cooper's departure? Why do you think the front office has scrambled since mid-season to find a replacement?

While I agree that on paper, his cost was higher than his statistical production warranted, but I also believe that the effect he had on the offensive machine as a whole made him worth the cost...especially on this year's team.

 

[LACowboysFan1]

I also believe that the effect he had on the offensive machine as a whole made him worth the cost...especially on this year's team.

Unfortunately, that's very hard to quantify, barring going back in time and replaying the games with Cooper still on the team.

But I appreciate your opinion...

 

[KJJ]

I said prior to the season I never expected Gallup to have a great year coming off an ACL. He had no training camp. It was just another reason why moving on from Amari Cooper and Cedrick Wilson made little sense.

 

[Coogiguy03]

I said prior to the season I never expected Gallup to have a great year coming off an ACL. He had no training camp. It was just another reason why moving on from Amari Cooper made no sense.

Then he shouldn't have played

 

[KJJ]

Then he shouldn't have played

The Cowboys left themselves with no choice but to play him moving on from Cooper and Wilson and losing James Washington to an injury early in training camp.

 

[plasticman]

I've noticed that when players come back from a torn ACL, they might be technically ready to play. However, that doesn't mean they are ready to perform at the level they left off at. It comes down to confidence in the results of the surgery, being in training camp condition, and some rustiness.

Even Michael Irvin didn't look right when he came back from his surgery in 1990. He came back after game #6 and averaged two receptions a game for the rest of that season. However, he broke out in 1991 with almost 6 catches a game and made 1st team All Pro.

Gallup probably won't be himself until 2023.

 

[cnuball21]

I've noticed that when players come back from a torn ACL, they might be technically ready to play. However, that doesn't mean they are ready to perform at the level they left off at. It comes down to confidence in the results of the surgery, being in training camp condition, and some rustiness.

Even Michael Irvin didn't look right when he came back from his surgery in 1990. He came back after game #6 and averaged two receptions a game for the rest of that season. However, he broke out in 1991 with almost 6 catches a game and made 1st team All Pro.

Gallup probably won't be himself until 2023.

Even more reason we shouldn’t have given him the big contract.

 

[john van brocklin]

I love the dude, but with depth coming in and he's been a practical no show since he came back from injury. His highlight today is a block.

Dude!!!
He coming off major knee surgery!
Give him some time to heal.

 

[Whiskey Cowboy]

Unfortunately, that's very hard to quantify, barring going back in time and replaying the games with Cooper still on the team.

But I appreciate your opinion...

Game film has been presented showing that the receivers are being blanketed and QB1 has nowhere to go with the ball. AC is one of the best route runners in the game and made it a habit of separating from defenders regularly. It isn't difficult to put together. I presented my take in response to your opinion that having 19 wouldn't change much. Good day.

 

[LACowboysFan1]

Game film has been presented showing that the receivers are being blanketed and QB1 has nowhere to go with the ball. AC is one of the best route runners in the game and made it a habit of separating from defenders regularly. It isn't difficult to put together. I presented my take in response to your opinion that having 19 wouldn't change much. Good day.

Again, I appreciate your opinion.

Good night.

 

[Runwildboys]

Yeah its bad when Noah Brown gets 4 times as many pass attempts then you do.

Was he being doubled or covered by the better DB, leaving Brown one on one with a lesser defender?

 

[Runwildboys]

Remember when dad used to have all day in the pocket, now he only has all day off of playing action. Gallop was good when dad had all day, but those days are gone.

Dad?

 

[LACowboysFan1]

I've noticed that when players come back from a torn ACL, they might be technically ready to play. However, that doesn't mean they are ready to perform at the level they left off at. It comes down to confidence in the results of the surgery, being in training camp condition, and some rustiness.

Even Michael Irvin didn't look right when he came back from his surgery in 1990. He came back after game #6 and averaged two receptions a game for the rest of that season. However, he broke out in 1991 with almost 6 catches a game and made 1st team All Pro.

Gallup probably won't be himself until 2023.

It's a mental thing. Hard to trust your knee when it failed you, and I imagine in the back of their mind they're unsure if it's really back to 100%, or at least close to it.

I had a similar occurance many years ago doing squats, was in the gym with one other person and they manged to talk me into trying to do a fair amount more weight that I had been doing. Well I got out of form and had to just chunk the bar over my head, scared the you know what out of me. Next time I did squats my knees shook and I had to quit for a couple of weeks before I could get back to what I had been doing before.

And that was just a scare, not a major injury.

It has always, until Adrian Peterson came back in 8 months and was just as good as before, widely held that it took a full year to recover from an acl tear. Gallup's not going to be at a year until February.

Cut the guy some slack...

 

[Oz-of-Cowboy-Country]

Dad?

My phone doesn't let me say Dak. No matter how many times I type it. I have to say his whole name or it turns it into something else.

 

[madcow74]

Remember when dad used to have all day in the pocket, now he only has all day off of playing action.

My God what an amazing poem. I'm scared to decipher it

 

[Mannix]

Ah.....so I'm supposed to blast our player for one play.

When Dak threw it in the dirt in ot against the raiders last year...man you went ape ship crazy for people criticizing one play.

Now you defend it? What a hypocrite.


You sure are sensitive girl sbout Ohio state....yet furiously defend Dak no matter what..

I can spot the Buckeye fans on here a MILE away....defending Oh-Noah Brown at every turn.

 

[SteveTheCowboy]

I can spot the Buckeye fans on here a MILE away....defending Oh-Noah Brown at every turn.

Fine. Not ashamed.

I won;t defend Noah at "every turn"....I have already said Noah should have caught that ball..so you...are a straight up LIAR.

mkay? Is that clear?

I actually have some disappointment with Noah. I also have some appreciation.

I know that is very complicated for your little brain. It;s okay. You'll be fine.

 

[guag]

Remember when dad used to have all day in the pocket

I legit thought you were referring to Aaron Rodgers until I realized that you misspelled Dak.