Gosselin: Having waited so long to address pressing needs, are Cowboys any better?

[slick325]

Are Gregory and Lawrence suspended for the season and I missed it? Smh...there are more pieces to be added to the Defense obviously and free agency is year round. Dallas may add a newly released DE or DT prior to training camp. His impact would be more for platoon purposes but that is important as well.

Backup QB can be addressed as well. Will Foles be released or traded? What about Glennon? Or McCown in Cleveland? Hoyer is still a free agent.

Upgrading the roster is a year round endeavor. It doesn't begin with free agency and end with the draft.

 

[Mr Cowboy]

I think that the defense has enough to be a playoff caliber defense, if they had an aggressive style defense. We don't have that, and adding Bosa, Buckner or Ramsey in the first round would not have done a darn thing to improve this defense. Most good defenses in the NFL employ blitz packages to improve the pass rush which in turn improves the pass defense. Not in Dallas, where Marinelli expects each player to beat their opponent. I think the Cowboys have the CBs to hold up in press coverage long enough for blitzes to work, but Marinelli would rather give up the 10 yard cushions and rush 3 or 4, and giving the QB all day in the pocket.

I do think that by simply converting more 3rd downs, and extending drives will be a big help to the defense. All, of course, is dependent on Romo staying healthy.

 

[baltcowboy]

Goose has always been negative...they can win the SB, and he will downplay it. When, on an extremely rare occasion when he says something positive, and it's 100 degrees outside, I will look out to see if we had an ice storm.
But here in the DFW area, it's normal, the media will not hire you unless you are negative. If you are a reporter and have positive ideas, you either are forced to change or get fired.

The Fan morning show, has a Jets and a Commanders fans talking about the Cowboys, man what is going on...LOL...Now, i don't want all talk good stuff, all the time, there are many times to be critical, but here it is just hate and sarcasm. Especially from Goose and Galloway and Hansen.

That is interesting to know. Here in Baltimore the Ravens had the greatest draft ever. The funny thing is before the draft everyone was talking about taking Tunsil, Ramsey, or Zeke because the Cowboys would have to draft Bosa. Plus the Cowboys are idiots here because Garrett chose to stay and not come to the Ravens. In Ozzie we trust that is motto. You will lose your job if you say something bad about the Ravens here.

 

[Satchel89]

I think Zeke makes them better and I do like Tapper and Brown on defense. It was nice to see them get a couple of guys with some speed. But the key is having Romo and Dez healthy. I would say Dunbar and Escobar being healthy matters too but I don't know if Dunbar is even in the mix at running back anymore. I know they got some good players in the draft but it just feels like they could of done better.

 

[Frosty]

I think that the defense has enough to be a playoff caliber defense, if they had an aggressive style defense. We don't have that, and adding Bosa, Buckner or Ramsey in the first round would not have done a darn thing to improve this defense. Most good defenses in the NFL employ blitz packages to improve the pass rush which in turn improves the pass defense. Not in Dallas, where Marinelli expects each player to beat their opponent. I think the Cowboys have the CBs to hold up in press coverage long enough for blitzes to work, but Marinelli would rather give up the 10 yard cushions and rush 3 or 4, and giving the QB all day in the pocket.

I do think that by simply converting more 3rd downs, and extending drives will be a big help to the defense. All, of course, is dependent on Romo staying healthy.

The defense has been in the bottom of league for the last 3yrs. Worst at takeways, Cant rush the passer and MAGICALLY is better due to drafting late round players.... WOW.......I see it now....posters chanting this is a Superbowl team

Cowboys have been to the playoffs ONCE in the last 5 years....Jerry has entertained the Fans and the Fans love it. Got some ocean front property in Arizona to sell Cowboys fans

 

[Dave_in-NC]

I think people do not understand the difference with Elliot compared to McFadden and Morris. He can score a touchdown every time he touches the ball. We now have two touchdown threats instead of one. Dez and Elliot together will change are offense. Just wait.

Only if Romo stays healthy. That's a very big IF

 

[Dave_in-NC]

I think people do not understand the difference with Elliot compared to McFadden and Morris. He can score a touchdown every time he touches the ball. We now have two touchdown threats instead of one. Dez and Elliot together will change are offense. Just wait.

Heard the same things about McFadden last season.

 

[zrinkill]

I don't get the triplets thing. You don't have triplets unless they're all relatively young and developing together. Romo's a cripple with one foot out of the league already.

I would have to agree.

 

[zrinkill]

I think people do not understand the difference with Elliot compared to McFadden and Morris. He can score a touchdown every time he touches the ball. We now have two touchdown threats instead of one. Dez and Elliot together will change are offense. Just wait.

Totally agree.

 

[big dog cowboy]

The team went 4-12 in 2015 and its weakness got exposed

A healthy Romo, Dez and addition of Elliott fixes those weaknesses very quickly.

 

[big dog cowboy]

I don't get the triplets thing. You don't have triplets unless they're all relatively young

By your defination. If someone else has a different defination that doesn't make them wrong even if you don't agree.

 

[TwoCentPlain]

Dallas should still try to add Jason Jones

I thought he signed with Miami. Not sure.

But NE cut Easley and he is still available, I think. Unclear as to what kind of knucklehead Easley might be, but he can play and would be cheap at a possible position of need. And, seriously, how much more of a knucklehead can he be than Gregory?

I say give Easley a chance and if he shines, move on from Gregory. Not much future in a player who failed 4 drug tests in a year. Dude just isn't right upstairs. Mentally weak.

 

[LocimusPrime]

Jason Joes, Dwight freeney, and Cullen Jenkins are still available. I would add one or all of those guys to help with the pass rush. I still believe that EVEN with the eventual return of Lawrence and Gregory, the DE position is still shaky/ suspect

The DT position looks slot better, we just need to fix DE, SS, and one CB and we should be above avg. we can have an elite defense in 2 years starting with this current roster and factoring in free agency.

 

[thisiscowboyscountry]

I think people do not understand the difference with Elliot compared to McFadden and Morris. He can score a touchdown every time he touches the ball. We now have two touchdown threats instead of one. Dez and Elliot together will change are offense. Just wait.

Elliott was no doubt an explosive player in college, but so was Mcfadden. We dont know exactly what that will mean production wise in the nfl, but based on his college film, production, and measurables it projects well. With that said unless Mcfadden and Morris are injured I doubt Elliott will be the bell cow so many expect in his first season, especially early on. Carries will be split, its a crowded backfield. And what if Mcfadden out produces Elliott early in the season? I do expect the offense to be better with Elliott in the fold, but a big part of that is having Romo and Bryant back too.


The point, Mcfadden once got compared to Marshall Faulk, lets wait to make a judgement on Elliotts true 2016 impact... see link below

http://www.nfl.com/combine/profiles/darren-mcfadden?id=284

 

[thisiscowboyscountry]

Jason Joes, Dwight freeney, and Cullen Jenkins are still available. I would add one or ll of those guys to help with the pass rush. I still believe that EVEN with the eventual return of Lawrence and Gregory, the DE position is still shaky/ suspect

The DT position looks slot better, we just need to fix DE, SS, and one CB and we should be above avg. we can have an elite defense in 2 years starting with this current roster and factoring in free agency.

Agreed, we have raw talent at de and could use veteran help with a solid track history. I think Jones would cost a little more money which is why he hasnt signed yet. Though I do think he is the best remaining de not named Hardy. I would also consider Mincey as he would be one of the more cost affective options and is also solid against the run. His production dropped last year due to less snaps with the arrival of Hardy and elbow injuries. Freeny was productive in a limited role, but im not sure the cost and production would line up. Cullen Jenkins is more of a dt at this point.

 

[baltcowboy]

Heard the same things about McFadden last season.

McFadden is 29 years of age and has been injured on and off for his whole career. Elliot is 20 years old and just started. Come on man. I understand you don't like the pick but don't underestimate what Elliot.

 

[LatinMind]

Thornton,Collins and Tapper made us better alone.
Zeek is take us to the door of the play offs.

It's a weird draft but growing on me.

The thing about media and fans is they dont think the team improved unless they got the players they wanted.

 

[scottsp]

I don't get the triplets thing. You don't have triplets unless they're all relatively young and developing together. Romo's a cripple with one foot out of the league already.

This came to mind right away Friday morning when someone ran that by on an AM morning radio show. It was a giggle.

 

[LatinMind]

Actually think RD2 got them by suprise. Think they wouldve drafted Ogbah or Dodd over Smith. And you saw that when both players went before them they were on the phone like mad men. they didnt get the deal they wanted so they got their backup

 

[baltcowboy]

Elliott was no doubt an explosive player in college, but so was Mcfadden. We dont know exactly what that will mean production wise in the nfl, but based on his college film, production, and measurables it projects well. With that said unless Mcfadden and Morris are injured I doubt Elliott will be the bell cow so many expect in his first season, especially early on. Carries will be split, its a crowded backfield. And what if Mcfadden out produces Elliott early in the season? I do expect the offense to be better with Elliott in the fold, but a big part of that is having Romo and Bryant back too.


The point, Mcfadden once got compared to Marshall Faulk, lets wait to make a judgement on Elliotts true 2016 impact... see link below

http://www.nfl.com/combine/profiles/darren-mcfadden?id=284

When McFadden was a rookie he was on the Raiders. How good was their offensive line? Who was their quarterback? Did they have a Dez Bryant as a receiver?

I think Zeke is better then McFadden was coming out anyway.