History in the Making

[jday]

Gentlemen, brethren, optimist, pessimist, and realist ~ we are on the cusp of potentially witnessing an event of historic proportion. Both the anxiety and the excitement is mostly due to the awareness that much hinges on how Dak responds to the speed of the game, the challenge, the moment. I've sat back and read and watched everything there is on Dak and have came to this conclusion: this will be a new experience but this experience is nothing new to him. Line one of Dak is overcoming adversity; he welcomes it...he yearns for the sharpening stone. And he is going to dominate headlines and radio waves across the country next week...

But he won't be alone. Zeke, too, is special. As if I had to say it like that of the fourth overall pick compared to bottom of the fourth...but such is life; full of surprises. Some good, some bad, and some overwhelmingly amazing.

My conclusion on Zeke: Ever notice the guys good at blocking aren't the best at running here lately in the NFL? Well, that is how they stick around. They are good at protecting the QB and getting what the defense gives with the occasional flashy play. The great ones usually are really good at thing...scoring points...all the time...and putting games in the fourth quarter.

Thus far in Zeke's illustrious career he has been both. And he always falls forward for 3+ yards. And punishes defenses. And gets the edge with deceptive speed. Can take it to the house from anywhere.

But let's face it..if these guys went to a team deserving of a 4-12 record (eg not losing key starters for the season), we would merely fear for their lives. But as we all should know, the Cowboys were better than that. QB play destroyed the season single handedly.

Enters the fearsome fivesome Great Wall of Dallas best offensive line in football by a large margin. That really says it all. But it doesn't end there.

Witten

Beasley

Dunbar

Morris

Whitehead

Dez

This is an embarrassment of riches. How many rookies in the history of football have walked into offense surrounded by so much talent...and it wasn't the Pro Bowl. Seriously think about it. I'd say never. No where close Big Ben. Russell Wilson? Nope.

So, not only could we witness history with two rookies having a potentially high level of success, but over the course of the season the entire offense could rewrite the history books. All this provided the moment isn't to big for them...



I'm starting to think it is the moment and by extension the opposition that has something to worry about. This rookie start is not their daddy's rookie start...or his grandpa's...and so on...

It's history in the making..

Thoughts?

 

[big dog cowboy]

 

[DogFace]

Excellent you're totally right no rookie has ever had this much talent around him.

Yes, Dak and Zeke will be all over media next week.

 

[Bullflop]

A word to the Giants: claiming you're about to give Dak fits and actually doing it are two different things. He has been the one giving fits to every defense he has faced thus far. It remains to be seen what can be done to change it. Good luck with that. You'll be needing it more than you know.

 

[Bleu Star]

Gentlemen, brethren, optimist, pessimist, and realist ~ we are on the cusp of potentially witnessing an event of historic proportion. Both the anxiety and the excitement is mostly due to the awareness that much hinges on how Dak responds to the speed of the game, the challenge, the moment. I've sat back and read and watched everything there is on Dak and have came to this conclusion: this will be a new experience but this experience is nothing new to him. Line one of Dak is overcoming adversity; he welcomes it...he yearns for the sharpening stone. And he is going to dominate headlines and radio waves across the country next week...

But he won't be alone. Zeke, too, is special. As if I had to say it like that of the fourth overall pick compared to bottom of the fourth...but such is life; full of surprises. Some good, some bad, and some overwhelmingly amazing.

My conclusion on Zeke: Ever notice the guys good at blocking aren't the best at running here lately in the NFL? Well, that is how they stick around. They are good at protecting the QB and getting what the defense gives with the occasional flashy play. The great ones usually are really good at thing...scoring points...all the time...and putting games in the fourth quarter.

Thus far in Zeke's illustrious career he has been both. And he always falls forward for 3+ yards. And punishes defenses. And gets the edge with deceptive speed. Can take it to the house from anywhere.

But let's face it..if these guys went to a team deserving of a 4-12 record (eg not losing key starters for the season), we would merely fear for their lives. But as we all should know, the Cowboys were better than that. QB play destroyed the season single handedly.

Enters the fearsome fivesome Great Wall of Dallas best offensive line in football by a large margin. That really says it all. But it doesn't end there.

Witten

Beasley

Dunbar

Morris

Whitehead

Dez

This is an embarrassment of riches. How many rookies in the history of football have walked into offense surrounded by so much talent...and it wasn't the Pro Bowl. Seriously think about it. I'd say never. No where close Big Ben. Russell Wilson? Nope.

So, not only could we witness history with two rookies having a potentially high level of success, but over the course of the season the entire offense could rewrite the history books. All this provided the moment isn't to big for them...



I'm starting to think it is the moment and by extension the opposition that has something to worry about. This rookie start is not their daddy's rookie start...or his grandpa's...and so on...

It's history in the making..

Thoughts?

One more freaking day! That's my only thought! Let's get this party started!

 

[lqmac1]

And when they both do exceptional and we beat the Giants, the cowboy haters are going to say "oh it's the Giants" or "wait until defenses get some game film on Dak".

 

[Zekeats]

No love for TWill? I think he scores our first TD.

 

[jday]

No love for TWill? I think he scores our first TD.

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I like TWill, but the body catching is seriously frustrating. He should probably be up there, though...your right on that...he's had some really good moments for the Cowboys.

 

[jday]

And when they both do exceptional and we beat the Giants, the cowboy haters are going to say "oh it's the Giants" or "wait until defenses get some game film on Dak".

I know it's coming, but that's okay, it will be fun to watch. The doubters will slowly be converted one by one; then will see I'm a believer thread's popping up like popcorn week after week.

 

[Zekeats]

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I like TWill, but the body catching is seriously frustrating. He should probably be up there, though...your right on that...he's had some really good moments for the Cowboys.

Stop with the body catching. Michael Irvin was a body catcher too. Irvin even stated the advantages of catching the ball that way and that it doesn't allow defenders the chance to knock it loose.

 

[jday]

Stop with the body catching. Michael Irvin was a body catcher too. Irvin even stated the advantages of catching the ball that way and that it doesn't allow defenders the chance to knock it loose.

Unless it is a situation like that deep pass he dropped in preseason. You have to attack the ball at its highest point...you just have to.

 

[Donhyphen]

Lol your now in my two top favorite posters both you and couch coach get trophy's. Keep up the great work.

 

[Clove]

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I like TWill, but the body catching is seriously frustrating. He should probably be up there, though...your right on that...he's had some really good moments for the Cowboys.

I'd keep the body catcher off the list. Only guys who are consistent go up there and he's far from that.

 

[PJTHEDOORS]

Glad we ourselves aren't doing the History in the Making. The pressure!

 

[Texas_Pete]

Dak and Zeke are coming into a "4-12" team, but we are a lot better than our record indicated. I counted 5 "true" losses (to me a true loss is 10 or more points):

Dirty Birds beat us 39-28
Pats beat us 30-6
Dolphins beat us 24-14
Packers beat us 28-7
Deadskins beat us 34-23

These were with Cassell, Weeden, JJ Wilcox, Golden Cock (to name a few) getting significant snaps. We've upgraded with Dak, T McClain/Thornton, and Byron Jones. We even upgraded from the 5th leading rusher in DMC with Zeke and Morris.

We lost a few other games by one possession and or in OT. These easily could have been wins.

I am very excited about the potential of this team. Don't let East Coast biased Cowboy hating media tell you no different. We'll be major players this year.

 

[jday]

Lol your now in my two top favorite posters both you and couch coach get trophy's. Keep up the great work.

Wow. Thanks. That means alot to me.

 

[Carson]

I can't wait until every NFL fan, is sick of seeing Dak and Zekes face on everything from winning!

 

[jday]

I'd keep the body catcher off the list. Only guys who are consistent go up there and he's far from that.

But is Whitehead consistent? I included simply because he is dangerous, but their production and touches will likely be about the same.

 

[jday]

I can't wait until every NFL fan, is sick of seeing Dak and Zekes face on everything from winning!

Dak and Zeke are coming into a "4-12" team, but we are a lot better than our record indicated. I counted 5 "true" losses (to me a true loss is 10 or more points):

Dirty Birds beat us 39-28
Pats beat us 30-6
Dolphins beat us 24-14
Packers beat us 28-7
Deadskins beat us 34-23

These were with Cassell, Weeden, JJ Wilcox, Golden Cock (to name a few) getting significant snaps. We've upgraded with Dak, T McClain/Thornton, and Byron Jones. We even upgraded from the 5th leading rusher in DMC with Zeke and Morris.

We lost a few other games by one possession and or in OT. These easily could have been wins.

I am very excited about the potential of this team. Don't let East Coast biased Cowboy hating media tell you no different. We'll be major players this year.

Glad we ourselves aren't doing the History in the Making. The pressure!

One more freaking day! That's my only thought! Let's get this party started!

Lol your now in my two top favorite posters both you and couch coach get trophy's. Keep up the great work.

Stop with the body catching. Michael Irvin was a body catcher too. Irvin even stated the advantages of catching the ball that way and that it doesn't allow defenders the chance to knock it loose.

A word to the Giants: claiming you're about to give Dak fits and actually doing it are two different things. He has been the one giving fits to every defense he has faced thus far. It remains to be seen what can be done to change it. Good luck with that. You'll be needing it more than you know.

 

[Clove]

But is Whitehead consistent? I included simply because he is dangerous, but their production and touches will likely be about the same.

I think he's a reasonably consistent returner, and an inconsistent receiver.