CFZ I Got A Bad Feeling About This

[Flamma]

Defense looks good. Quinn has earned my trust. But this offense? Man, there are just too many question marks to feel good heading into this season:

1. Questionable OL depth, and now Zack Martin drama

2. Questionable RB depth behind Pollard who has questions about carrying a full time load and recovering from an injury

3. Gallup has questions about his recovery from last year

4. Questionable WR depth behind Lamb and Cooks

5. No proven TE1 and a gimpy 2nd round TE with plenty of questions

6. New offensive scheme and play-caller who ended with huge question marks his last couple years in that role

7. Nothing but questions at kicker

8. Big questions around Dak bouncing back from last year, and being able to deliver in big moments

Every year there are a few questions— but damn, there are too many for me to feel anything but uneasy as we roll towards Sept

Here's an interesting take. One many Cowboys fans share. Another prediction on the Cowboys season.

 

[Mannix]

You’re entitled to your opinion but why take the worst case scenario in every case you mentioned?

Because Gallup is toast, we cut Maher, and Dak only shines against bad to average competition.

 

[big dog cowboy]

If we are going to a run heavy, TOP control offense

The Cowboys aren't. I know I know McCarthy said blah blah blah. Everyone misinterprets what he said.

The run was abounded at times last year by Moore. We were slinging the ball when we should have been running it.

That's what McCarthy was talking about. Games like GB last year when you are up 14 to start the 4th quarter.

 

[big dog cowboy]

Because Gallup is toast

 

[Coogiguy03]

You’re entitled to your opinion but why take the worst case scenario in every case you mentioned?

Entitled to what? Not in this place you're not!

 

[kskboys]

The Cowboys aren't. I know I know McCarthy said blah blah blah. Everyone misinterprets what he said.

The run was abounded at times last year by Moore. We were slinging the ball when we should have been running it.

That's what McCarthy was talking about. Games like GB last year when you are up 14 to start the 4th quarter.

Yup. It's not how often you run the ball, it's when. Way too many times under KMo we'd drive the field w/ a nice mix of run/pass, then get inside the red zone and throw 3 long passes and kick a FG.

Plus, w/ KMo our run game was way too predictable. We appeared to telegraph every run, as there were 3 defenders waiting to meet the RB way too many times.

 

[blueblood70]

You see what you want to see… I’m sure you have an excuse worked up for every INT and offensive failure. Which is your right as a fan.

From my perspective I have seen a pattern with Dak that I won’t gloss over. Under Kellen Moore, there were far too many instances of the following:

1. Slow, flat, sloppy starts. Bad execution out of the gate in a good number of games. Sure— Dak made a habit of storming back into contests, but the lack of polish, execution, and consistency is glaring at times.

2. He disappears in big moments over his career (already mentioned so no need to go into more detail here)

3. He has made a habit of playing “hero ball” with his BFF Kellen. He has admitted to being greedy on a number of occasions and to forcing throws— so this isn’t even up for a debate really. He flat out makes the wrong read so he can make the big play. Sometimes it works— other times, well, not so much

4. Poor touch in the short passing game. Watched it for years. Passes behind, low, high, or too hard at short targets. Screens haven’t been a big part of our offense, in part bc Dak just has a bad habit of making easy throws more difficult than they need to be.

5. Dak’s footwork and mechanics break down too much— especially under pressure. Lots of backfoot throws and rushed reads and throws that lead to bad things.

Where he is at his best is when he has a strong running game, and he can kill teams in PA passing and when they blitz him. If they drop in coverage and we aren’t able to run — he starts to struggle.

He is a too 10 QB in my opinion, but if we are going to make a step forward in the postseason, we need more from #4 and he would be the first to agree with me.

disagree again but nail that shut..

 

[blueblood70]

The Cowboys aren't. I know I know McCarthy said blah blah blah. Everyone misinterprets what he said.

The run was abounded at times last year by Moore. We were slinging the ball when we should have been running it.

That's what McCarthy was talking about. Games like GB last year when you are up 14 to start the 4th quarter.

Game 1 and last game that bookend shows why KM is no longer here. EE21 started the game 5.2 YPC we have new OL and wr group , 2nd half EE21 gets 2 TWO carries and they huck it up all game , last game TP goes out 16 run plays called TOTAL Malik doesn't get a run carry not one!! thats KM. hes the guy in Vegas that hits again on 17 at black jack, typically loses!! His lack of in game adjustments or the disjointed feel for the way he called plays for situational football especially in the run game but some of it made no sense the guy it's a very good offensive coordinator more so should be called the passing game coordinator but just the way he called plays just felt out of sync many games.

 

[MarionBarberThe4th]

Not sure if serious.

Yea!

 

[Hawkeye19]

Here's an interesting take. One many Cowboys fans share. Another prediction on the Cowboys season.

He is more positive about our OL than it deserves IMO. They have some great players, but again, the lack of depth really comes into play once the inevitable injury bug bites.

He is really positive on Gallup and is giving him the benefit of the doubt in terms of 100% coming back into form. If Gallup does bounce back, and Lamb and Cooks stay healthy, we have a great top 3…. But my concern was always about depth. And if they don’t stay healthy, we see what happens when Dak is limited without weapons

In the end, the video makes a great point: coaching and QB are critical in big games, and he believes those two areas may come back to haunt us again. He made some good points for sure.

Here is to hoping the offense plays up to it’s potential

 

[Flamma]

He is more positive about our OL than it deserves IMO. They have some great players, but again, the lack of depth really comes into play once the inevitable injury bug bites.

He is really positive on Gallup and is giving him the benefit of the doubt in terms of 100% coming back into form. If Gallup does bounce back, and Lamb and Cooks stay healthy, we have a great top 3…. But my concern was always about depth. And if they don’t stay healthy, we see what happens when Dak is limited without weapons

In the end, the video makes a great point: coaching and QB are critical in big games, and he believes those two areas may come back to haunt us again. He made some good points for sure.

Here is to hoping the offense plays up to it’s potential

I agree with you. I take his opinion seriously because he puts a lot of work into what he does. He spends hours on these teams. He'll revisit his predictions before week 1.

There is also another guy called "That Franchise guy" that does a deep dive into every team. He goes from the worst to the first. Right now he's around 13. Cowboys haven't come up yet. But every team is between 1 to 2 hours of content. I can't wait until he gets to the cowboys.

 

[DZSierra]

Let the games begin.

I feel the same every season.

Hope for the best.

But expect the same end result.

As long as your in the hunt, sell jerseys and are considered the most successful football francise in the NFL, why care?

I'm being facetious, but at the end of the day, it's what all of us have come to realize even if we don't admit it to ourselves.

You would think Jerry being as old as he is now, would just say screw it and spend the money and go out on top before he leaves.

 

[JoeKing]

You’re entitled to your opinion but why take the worst case scenario in every case you mentioned?

A man can make an observation, Rocky. Not everyone can be a cheerleader on every post like you are. (that's sarcasm btw)

Go Cowboys!

 

[IceStar-D7]

I think it's this year or NEVER! I'm literally gonna bet on this year.....

 

[CowboyStar88]

I said it after the draft...and still stand by it...this off season had been nothing short of a disaster.
The only thing this team did right was let go of Zeke and Anthony Brown....
Losing Kellen was a monstrous mistake...
Letting McGovern walk...mistake
Not drafting a RB earlier than the 6th round...mistake
Not finding a kicker.....mistake
Not moving on from Dak.....mistake
Thinking Tyron will make it through a season...mistake
Letting Schultz walk.....mistake
Thinking Gilmore and Cook was enough work in free agency...mistake
Sitting on this roster...no roster turnover...mistake

It's as if they think this team is complete...while the rest of the league continues to churn the bottom of their rosters...player acquisition is 24/7/365....this organization....has the least transactions of any franchise....which tells me....this team is lazy when it comes to scouting.....another mistake.

Say what you want....but Jerry's 0 for nothing without Jimmy....speaks volumes.

 

[GORICO]

Defense looks good. Quinn has earned my trust. But this offense? Man, there are just too many question marks to feel good heading into this season:

1. Questionable OL depth, and now Zack Martin drama

2. Questionable RB depth behind Pollard who has questions about carrying a full time load and recovering from an injury

3. Gallup has questions about his recovery from last year

4. Questionable WR depth behind Lamb and Cooks

5. No proven TE1 and a gimpy 2nd round TE with plenty of questions

6. New offensive scheme and play-caller who ended with huge question marks his last couple years in that role

7. Nothing but questions at kicker

8. Big questions around Dak bouncing back from last year, and being able to deliver in big moments

Every year there are a few questions— but damn, there are too many for me to feel anything but uneasy as we roll towards Sept

must agree---why the games with Martin we need him badly..why the games with a kicker...pay an extra 2.5 million and get decent one and move on......Dak wil get killed if Martin is not playing...personal opinion

 

[stinkface]

Defense looks good. Quinn has earned my trust. But this offense? Man, there are just too many question marks to feel good heading into this season:

1. Questionable OL depth, and now Zack Martin drama

2. Questionable RB depth behind Pollard who has questions about carrying a full time load and recovering from an injury

3. Gallup has questions about his recovery from last year

4. Questionable WR depth behind Lamb and Cooks

5. No proven TE1 and a gimpy 2nd round TE with plenty of questions

6. New offensive scheme and play-caller who ended with huge question marks his last couple years in that role

7. Nothing but questions at kicker

8. Big questions around Dak bouncing back from last year, and being able to deliver in big moments

Every year there are a few questions— but damn, there are too many for me to feel anything but uneasy as we roll towards Sept

I see a lot of Xanax being consumed this year.

 

[AtlCPA]

Defense looks good. Quinn has earned my trust. But this offense? Man, there are just too many question marks to feel good heading into this season:

1. Questionable OL depth, and now Zack Martin drama

2. Questionable RB depth behind Pollard who has questions about carrying a full time load and recovering from an injury

3. Gallup has questions about his recovery from last year

4. Questionable WR depth behind Lamb and Cooks

5. No proven TE1 and a gimpy 2nd round TE with plenty of questions

6. New offensive scheme and play-caller who ended with huge question marks his last couple years in that role

7. Nothing but questions at kicker

8. Big questions around Dak bouncing back from last year, and being able to deliver in big moments

Every year there are a few questions— but damn, there are too many for me to feel anything but uneasy as we roll towards Sept

Zack will play. I still have depth concerns at Guard.

After watching the first preseason game, I think we are fine at RB.

Jalen Tolbert looks good. I’m not concerned about the WR position.

The TE position will be a strength this year.

I’m not worried about coaching.

K is a huge concern.

Dak will be fine. The new offense should help to cut down on interceptions.

 

[nobody]

I do agree with you on that one. Jerry learned his lesson but a year too late.

The problem is that it takes years for Jerry to learn a lesson. He learns it, then forgets the lesson a couple of years later.

 

[Hawkeye19]

Zack will play. I still have depth concerns at Guard.

After watching the first preseason game, I think we are fine at RB.

Jalen Tolbert looks good. I’m not concerned about the WR position.

The TE position will be a strength this year.

I’m not worried about coaching.

K is a huge concern.

Dak will be fine. The new offense should help to cut down on interceptions.

I think Zack plays too. He is not flushing game checks down the crapper. Bigger question is whether or not he will be in game condition in week 1, and how his body holds up over the course of the year.

Vaughn looked good. Aside from the fumble— so did Dowdlle. Zeke contributed 12 TDs, was solid in pass pro, and was a hammer in short yardage situations. That’s more to make up for than most realize, but we should be alright with RBBC.

Good to see Tolbert transfer his TC into a game situation. Fehoko as well. As long as the top 3 guys stay healthy, we are looking great. Any significant injury and I wonder if Tolbert can handle a larger role? He and Fehoko look good so far as 4 and 5 WRs. Good showing tonight.

TE position as a strength? Would love to see it. Not sold after one preseason game and Schoon nursing a tricky injury that can affect guys a long time. More evidence is needed.

Coaching (HC and offensive staff) is still a question mark for me— but we really won’t get a good read until the games matter and it’s crunchtime.

Yes. K is STILL a problem lol

Will reserve judgment on Dak until crunchtime as well. I have no doubt we can contend in a watered down NFC, and if we aren’t playing for a division title— we will have massively underachieved. However, does the offense have enough juice to succeed against top defenses? Or will they disappear again?