How good are Cowboy going to be this year?

I think I have commented on this 3-4 times, so forgive me. I think the weakest link for a successful season and deep playoff run thru each o-line tackles. Sadly, Steele is more trusted than Guyton. Very good changes regardindg the defense and D-staff. I don't trust either o-line tackles to do their jobs and we will be lucky that some good players will not be hurt by their poor play. IMO Guyton is a bust.
 
krs1bro said:
I think I have commented on this 3-4 times, so forgive me. I think the weakest link for a successful season and deep playoff run thru each o-line tackles. Sadly, Steele is more trusted than Guyton. Very good changes regardindg the defense and D-staff. I don't trust either o-line tackles to do their jobs and we will be lucky that some good players will not be hurt by their poor play. IMO Guyton is a bust.
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Guyton played very well between injuries. Are you predicting more injuries for him?
 
Praxit said:
...hey Seachickens did it. Just saying, its possible.
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Yes the Seahawks did it with the following:

1. A top GM who has five years to mk a deep playoff run or they’re fired.
2. A head coach w full authority to hire their own staff, disciple and release underperforming players.
3. An owner who lets the GM and hc mk all football decisions.

We have none of things in Dallas, so why would you think we could replicate the Seahawks championship success when we lack the three most critical ingredients to win a championship?
 
I think Mr. Reality hit the nail right on the head. This defense does not strike me as one that will repeat the same insufficiencies that it had last year. The infusion of the new coaches involved should certainly prove themselves a group that's likely to improve, given the time to perform at their best level of play. The infusion of new talent should, eventually, also do far better, as well.

Whether that scenario involves getting into a playoff situation just remains to be seen, imho. Patience will be required for them to make the many adjustments that will prove very necessary. Expecting a return to the glory days seems somewhat overstated, however. It just takes time for such a great number of changes to achieve success. The much-needed talent has taken leaps and bounds.

Nevertheless, this team should be allowed due time to prove themselves, in spite of so very many changes that are being made. Let's allow them the respect they'll need to adjust before being too critical with our many expectations. I do believe time may eventually prove to finally be on our side. This rebuilt version of the Cowboys' defense should respond favorably to the good staff in place.
 
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kskboys said:
Guyton played very well between injuries. Are you predicting more injuries for him?
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I'm predict it. Guy hasn't finished a year since 2022 in college. His last year at OU he was benched for mysterious reasons just like has happened here.
 
Praxit said:
..Im with Stash. We already had a top #3 offense. That is coming back almost intact, given GP plays.

Our defense is revamped including DC. All they have to do, .. is be middle of the pack, anything more is bonus.

Schedule is tough, for sure. I still see 10-11 wins.
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after beating the chiefs and eagles last year there was some serious buzz behind this team and what they could do. it all fell apart, but the biggest issues have been dramatically addressed. i have high hopes
 
kskboys said:
The wait and see approach is a cop out. Man up and grow a pair, look at the personnel and do a simple evaluation of what you think.

If you're only on this board to proclaim "wait and see" then I question why you're here.
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Most fans don’t have the ability to evaluate talent until they see it.

Most of the players we picked up in FA I’m not that familiar with nor recall watching as well with most of draft picks.
 
Diehardblues said:
Most fans don’t have the ability to evaluate talent until they see it.

Most of the players we picked up in FA I’m not that familiar with nor recall watching as well with most of draft picks.
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Correct. But, then why come on here to whine and moan about "We won't know until we see it"?

Gary: Topnotch strong side OLB
Thompson: High quality S(several are calling him a steal)
Ogboner: High quality 2 down run stopper
Winters: Above average MLB(huge upgrade from last season)
Q: Top 5 DT or 3/4 DE
Clark: Aging, but still very solid NT or 3/4 DE
Durant: Average slot CB
And we picked up another solid DT, don't recall name right now(need more coffee!!)

And then add in the best S prospect since Ed Reed and 3 solid draft picks that should at least contribute. Yes, there are questions about all, but in the end they are ferocious types which is what we've been sorely needing.

How in the world can anyone not see that our D will be much better? I mean, this is blatantly in front of your face. If you don't see it, you just don't want to.
 
kskboys said:
The wait and see approach is a cop out. Man up and grow a pair, look at the personnel and do a simple evaluation of what you think.

If you're only on this board to proclaim "wait and see" then I question why you're here.
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Grow a par? And if you are here on his board only to be negative, I question where you are.
 
kskboys said:
Correct. But, then why come on here to whine and moan about "We won't know until we see it"?

Gary: Topnotch strong side OLB
Thompson: High quality S(several are calling him a steal)
Ogboner: High quality 2 down run stopper
Winters: Above average MLB(huge upgrade from last season)
Q: Top 5 DT or 3/4 DE
Clark: Aging, but still very solid NT or 3/4 DE
Durant: Average slot CB
And we picked up another solid DT, don't recall name right now(need more coffee!!)

And then add in the best S prospect since Ed Reed and 3 solid draft picks that should at least contribute. Yes, there are questions about all, but in the end they are ferocious types which is what we've been sorely needing.

How in the world can anyone not see that our D will be much better? I mean, this is blatantly in front of your face. If you don't see it, you just don't want to.
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I think most realize we have added talent and defense should be better. How much is yet to be determined .

And most looking forward to see what those impacts might be .

I haven’t seen much moaning just pushing back on some of the Super Bowl hype, etc.
 
jazzcat22 said:
Grow a par? And if you are here on his board only to be negative, I question where you are.
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I’d describe it more as critical thinking. Just because everyone isn’t totally on board this is going to be a Super Bowl or championship caliber defense shouldn’t be described as negative .

I see it more as a push back to over zealous hype and eternal optimism we see almost every season . This season is a great example.

And fan forums are usually more critical rhetoric which drive the activity. Silver Lining topics become ghost towns and don’t pay the bills. .

There are much better places to venture in if you just want to cheer the team on like multiple Facebook Cowboys sites . Even a good site I follow is bloggintheboys which has good writers and articles on both sides with opportunities for comments and discussions among members .

But again you don’t get the action and activity like a site like this. And I think that is the attraction. Fans want to interact and voice their concerns finding comfort with others with similar thoughts. It’s a place to vent frustrations . And we’ve had ample for 3 decades.

We’ve never had the success most of us grew up embracing since we’ve had these social platforms as such. It will be interesting to see if the vibe changes if we ever return to the mountain top,
 
Diehardblues said:
I’d describe it more as critical thinking. Just because everyone isn’t totally on board this is going to be a Super Bowl or championship caliber defense shouldn’t be described as negative .

I see it more as a push back to over zealous hype and eternal optimism we see almost every season . This season is a great example.

And fan forums are usually more critical rhetoric which drive the activity. Silver Lining topics become ghost towns and don’t pay the bills. .

There are much better places to venture in if you just want to cheer the team on like multiple Facebook Cowboys sites . Even a good site I follow is bloggintheboys which has good writers and articles on both sides with opportunities for comments and discussions among members .

But again you don’t get the action and activity like a site like this. And I think that is the attraction. Fans want to interact and voice their concerns finding comfort with others with similar thoughts. It’s a place to vent frustrations . And we’ve had ample for 3 decades.

We’ve never had the success most of us grew up embracing since we’ve had these social platforms as such. It will be interesting to see if the vibe changes if we ever return to the mountain top,
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Do you get paid well to hound the overzealous crowd? And I’m asking this even though I agree with your feelings. But why does it bother you and others so much? You cope by venting and they may be coping by being overly hopeful. The only time I have issues with either side is when posters make provably false statements or use straw man arguments. Not that you or anyone else cares what I think. :muttley:
 
DarkVader33 said:
Do you get paid well to hound the overzealous crowd? And I’m asking this even though I agree with your feelings. But why does it bother you and others so much? You cope by venting and they may be coping by being overly hopeful. The only time I have issues with either side is when posters make provably false statements or use straw man arguments. Not that you or anyone else cares what I think. :muttley:
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First of all, thank you.

I can’t speak for others but for me I’m driven to present my spin to plant the seed. Some take root.

I do care what some think. I’ve been following their take for years. Many I respect.

I think we all reserve some hope to whatever extent. And if some choose to approach with a fuller cup that’s fine. I’ve been waiting 30 years to fill my cup up again.
 
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We will win one playoff game, even if that means we squeek into the playoffs. It all will depend on how fast the defense gels.

I am actually expecting them to be formidable from the beginning and I can see this team winning 11 games

Playoffs is a whole different animal. I give them 1 win in the 1st Rd but 2 wins will actually depend on Dak . . . fingers crossed
 
I dont understand. The only rookie guaranteed to start is a player many considered so cerebral that the term rookie does not apply. If any of the rookies start or get significant playing time it will mean that they are playing better then just a rookie because they will have beat out a solid starter
 
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