News: Gil Brandt: Early signs point to rebound season for Dallas Cowboys

[DandyDon52]

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"Early signs point to rebound season for Dallas Cowboys"
lol that is dumbest thing I have read this year, (just the title)

How could they not rebound ????????????
Does anyone in the world think they would be 4-12 again ??

And to say players have got better after seeing just ota's ??

These articles are a lot like tv commercials, they dont really
say anything meaningful.

 

[DandyDon52]

Grumble grumble we suck. No news is good news. Jerry and Jason suck. I dont even know why I bother except for the fact I love a good baby cry.

No there had never been an article talking about Elliot as advertised and Prescott being ahead of schedule and so on. This article is unique to this year. If the article was blasting our rookies or whomever else all the whiners here would chime in on that and talk about how stupid we are.

Well it is simply too early to be saying bad or good things, about the players, we wont know
anything till we see them in preseason, and then real games.
For Dak, Kellen, Jackson, Elliot, we will see what they show in pre season, then we will have a idea.

I wont attempt to judge any of them till preseason games have been played.
And it is often hard to get a good evaluation in those too.

If Dak has progressed, like it says here, it should show in pre season.

 

[Fla Cowpoke]

» Ezekiel Elliott's quick study. The rookie running back looks as good as advertised. So many times you get a rookie and he comes in and everything is overwhelming to him. Not Elliott. Nothing seems to bother him; he looks exactly like the running back Urban Meyer had at Ohio State. At the OTAs, he displayed very good quickness and speed. I didn't see a coach correct any of his routes or runs. He has the mental ability and work ethic to succeed right away. He was always one of the first on the field, and one of the last to leave. I feel as strongly about him winning NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year as I did with Todd Gurley at this point last year.

» Dak Prescott's progression. The Cowboys knew Prescott would be a work in progress, but I'm not sure they expected it to come this quickly. Credit should go to offensive coordinator Scott Linehan and quarterbacks coach Wade Wilson for getting Prescott up to speed so quickly. Prescott wasn't getting first- or second-team snaps, but when he did get in there he looked like someone who had taken the ball from under center all of his life. He made several good sight adjustments in passing drills and his mechanics were very sound. He also showed natural leadership qualities; players gravitate toward him and seem to genuinely like him.

» Randy Gregory's special skill set. The second-year player could have a bright future in the NFL, if he can figure out what it takes to be a professional off the field. His quickness and length as a pass rusher were easily identifiable at the OTA practices. If the four-game suspension he faces doesn't hurt him, I think he'll end up having a very good year.

» Cole Beasley's improvement. If Beasley were 6-2 and not 5-8, I think he'd be a star in the NFL. The fact is he's not, but there's still a lot to like about his game. I thought he looked much improved catching the ball and running routes. He showed last year when Dez Bryant went down that he wasn't ready. I think he learned something from that and went into the offseason to improve his overall game as a slot receiver. It showed.

NFL Network Discussion - Favorite To Win The NFCEast
http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-hq/0ap3000000666398/Are-Cowboys-the-early-favorite-to-win-NFC-East

First real news I have seen on Prescott....sounds promising...more than anything I like the comment about his leadership.

 

[coult44]

Doesn't an article come out like this every year about this time?

Yep, here is last years almost same time.
http://www.bloggingtheboys.com/2015...tes-gil-brandt-likes-cowboys-to-finish-on-top
It amazes me that we give these analysts the time of day. They were good players, yea. But they have as much of grasp on the future as any of us. But we eat it up like its candy every day. As much as I like GB, he's guessing like everyone else!!!

Dan Lebatard does a segment where he plays clips of guys being completely wrong in their analysis and picks, its pretty funny.

 

[Fla Cowpoke]

Yep, here is last years almost same time.
http://www.bloggingtheboys.com/2015...tes-gil-brandt-likes-cowboys-to-finish-on-top
It amazes me that we give these analysts the time of day. They were good players, yea. But they have as much of grasp on the future as any of us. But we eat it up like its candy every day. As much as I like GB, he's guessing like everyone else!!!

Dan Lebatard does a segment where he plays clips of guys being completely wrong in their analysis and picks, its pretty funny.

If you would have told Gil that we would be without Romo and Bryant a majority of the season, I bet his pick would have been different.

 

[Wood]

Next time is 10 games, then 16.

but lets say he goes 5 years without any positive drug test. Does the 10 game ban still sit over his head rest of his career. If yes, then Dallas absolutely needs to hope he flashes this year so they can trade him next off-season.

 

[Hoofbite]

Early signs is code for "Romo's still okay".

 

[Hoofbite]

but lets say he goes 5 years without any positive drug test. Does the 10 game ban still sit over his head rest of his career. If yes, then Dallas absolutely needs to hope he flashes this year so they can trade him next off-season.

2 years, according to NFLPA's policies on their website.

 

[Idgit]

If you would have told Gil that we would be without Romo and Bryant a majority of the season, I bet his pick would have been different.

Of course it would have been. Injuries are always unpredictable.

There was good reason to think last year's Cowboys team was going to be good. Every new year brings hope in every market, because there are always developing players fans can believe can make a real difference, but by and large, most of us have a pretty good idea how good or not good 75% or so percent of the teams are going to be heading into each season. There's a difference between the hopeful articles and the realistic expectation. I don't understand why some fans get bent when the hopeful articles come out. They don't change anything. And the more measured estimates of how the team is likely to perform come out all the time, too. It's just part of the fun of looking forward to a new league year.

 

[cowboys2233]

There is always something different this time of year.

Let the hype begin.. Reality sets in when the season starts.

No, if Romo stays healthy, this team is going to dominate. I can feel it. There IS something different about this team. These players, both individually and collectively, feel like they have something to prove after that fiasco last year. I also think that several players are going to really elevate to another level this year, including Claiborne, B. Jones, T. Williams, Irving and Gregory (if allowed). And yes, the fact that four of the five players I referenced are defensive players is significant - I think this defense is going to be a lot better than people expect and that is going to be the key factor.

 

[CATCH17]

No, if Romo stays healthy, this team is going to dominate. I can feel it. There IS something different about this team. These players, both individually and collectively, feel like they have something to prove after that fiasco last year. I also think that several players are going to really elevate to another level this year, including Claiborne, B. Jones, T. Williams, Irving and Gregory (if allowed). And yes, the fact that four of the five players I referenced are defensive players is significant - I think this defense is going to be a lot better than people expect and that is going to be the key factor.

The annual there is something different about this team...

We'll see come December.. Until then it will most likely be another roller coaster season.

Jason Garrett coaches a 50/50 brand of football so I wouldn't expect any kind of dominance.

 

[cowboyblue22]

another this team is going to dominate those type of teams was last in dallas in the early 90's. like catch says garrett coaches a 50/50 brand of football and this team don't have the players to dominate the better teams in this league.

 

[Fla Cowpoke]

Of course it would have been. Injuries are always unpredictable.

There was good reason to think last year's Cowboys team was going to be good. Every new year brings hope in every market, because there are always developing players fans can believe can make a real difference, but by and large, most of us have a pretty good idea how good or not good 75% or so percent of the teams are going to be heading into each season. There's a difference between the hopeful articles and the realistic expectation. I don't understand why some fans get bent when the hopeful articles come out. They don't change anything. And the more measured estimates of how the team is likely to perform come out all the time, too. It's just part of the fun of looking forward to a new league year.

I guess my point is that at least there was a legit excuse for some of the downfall. We have had teams implode for really no reason in the past and just underachieve. Even so, last year's outcome was hard to take even when you consider Romo and Bryant being out.

 

[AsthmaField]

I guess my point is that at least there was a legit excuse for some of the downfall. We have had teams implode for really no reason in the past and just underachieve. Even so, last year's outcome was hard to take even when you consider Romo and Bryant being out.

It was indeed difficult to take. When the expectations are so high... Losing 12 hurts even more than it normally would. Rival fans loved it, I'm sure.

As soon as Romo went down, I said: "That's a wrap. The season is done."

It does make us feel a tad better that we know it was because of Tony and Dez being hurt... But watching it all unfold was hard.

I still get aggravated when I hear Commander fans saying what a great job their GM did in winning the NFC East last year. They damn well know they wouldn't have won it if Romo hadn't been hurt. I mean they did win it but not because they have such a good team... It was because everyone else sucked so bad. Take the title but don't brag like you built a juggernaut and nobody could beat you.

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[Fla Cowpoke]

It was indeed difficult to take. When the expectations are so high... Losing 12 hurts even more than it normally would. Rival fans loved it, I'm sure.

As soon as Romo went down, I said: "That's a wrap. The season is done."

It does make us feel a tad better that we know it was because of Tony and Dez being hurt... But watching it all unfold was hard.

I still get aggravated when I hear Commander fans saying what a great job their GM did in winning the NFC East last year. They damn well know they wouldn't have won it if Romo hadn't been hurt. I mean they did win it but not because they have such a good team... It was because everyone else sucked so bad. Take the title but don't brag like you built a juggernaut and nobody could beat you.

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The good news is, watching the Skins message boards, they are so full of themselves that they are gonna go all hari kiri if they lose a couple early. They were all ready to poopcan Gruden about 5-6 games into the season...heck, if they didn't win out after we beat them in December, I think he would have been gone. There was a lot of unrest there.

 

[Idgit]

I guess my point is that at least there was a legit excuse for some of the downfall. We have had teams implode for really no reason in the past and just underachieve. Even so, last year's outcome was hard to take even when you consider Romo and Bryant being out.

Sorry, in my head I was agreeing and trying to add to your point. But it didn't really come off that way.

 

[dfense]

I remember right before Dallas picked at 4, the commentator said Jacksonville was praying the Cowboys take Elliott.

You can bet the 27 others were praying they would take Ramsey.

 

[dfense]

There's some talent on the defense.

Lee is a top-flight LB.

When he's in the mood R. McC is also a very good LB.

If Scandrick has recovered... He's a decent corner.

T. Crawford, Lawrence, Thornton... Once the 4 game suspension is over, this could be the best DL they've had in a few years.

I have high-hopes for Jones at safety.

Bottom line I don't see the glass as being "empty" when it comes to the defense.

IMO it's a better defense than what had in 2014 and went 12-4.

You can also argue the Cowboys D has been put together financially sound. Philly has bought a backfield they ended up dumping and the Giants just paid a crapload of money for a 7 sack guy. The Skins always pay for guys who then fail bad.

 

[Risen Star]

If Romo is upright, healthy and playing well, then we’ll rebound.

If not, we’ll be picking high again next draft.

The playing well part of that is one that's overlooked. People think if he's on the field he'll be elite. He's at the age where you can't just assume that anymore.

 

[jazzcat22]

Ol' Gil must not have watched the defense

Or he knows a heck of a lot more than we do.
Gil knows 1000 times as much as what most fans THINK they know.