CFZ I Got A Bad Feeling About This

[PA Cowboy Fan]

The receivers are much better this year. There is no question about it.

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

 

[coult44]

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

Have you watched or listened to anything going on the last two months, specifically the last two weeks? Holy crap…

OL Depth. Yep, I give you this one.

We are as deep at RB as we have ever been, and possibly as deep as any team in the NFL. The one guy they end up cutting will be a starter on whatever team signs him.

Nobody has questions about Gallup. Especially himself: He answered this during OTA’s and solidified it the last two weeks.

WR depth.. Thats sincerely a laughable statement: Solid at 1-3. And gonna surprise everyone with the three guys fighting for the 4th

Not a new scheme. Same scheme . Again, where have you been? Yes big change at play caller , but KM was a mess and anyone could’ve done a better job. Mike won a superbowl calling plays. How many guys win more than one?

Kicker. OK you get another one. But hey, this is what the Cowboys do at that position, and it’s never really hurt.

How bad was last year? He looked like an MVP vs TB in the playoffs. Yes, Then he stunk it up vs SF. But he still had a decent year. All those picks??? If you’re a true football guy you have to take off 4 of those, maybe 5 or 6.

Every fan of every team can ask all these same questions. RELAX

 

[rambo2]

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

They wanted Cooks last year. The price was too high and being patient is paying off.

 

[quickccc]

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

Thanks for Sharing ...

1. Drama ? Is Martin or holding out ..or is he on IR' ?
and it's not like its the regular season right this minute. Lets see how the TJ Bass, Richards, Waltlesko, Huffman develop and hold up by
preseason's end before we cry a river.

2 some of you guys that still die hard on Pollard's injury that he is well long recovered will still insist on using it as a crutch.

3 Gallup will be a No.3 , not the No.2 WR, ..the bigger key is the depth we have behind Gallup in the two Jalen WRs and spot WR Turpin.

4. Some people thought Cedrick Wilson was once " questionable depth' ' before he was given the spot light to reveal himself an effective asset.

5. Has Schoon missed half of the season already ?
Are Ferguson and Hendershot pure rookies with zero game experience , zero catches and zero TDs ?

6. Kellen Moore had the top ranked yards gained offense in the NFL , and he ended up being forced to move on .
You can name most of the NFLs OC's, HCs and playycallers who have had failed campaigns that resulted in them moving on to other teams
Greg Roman (Ravens) ..Matt Nagy Chiefs .....Darrell Bevers

7. FG kicker issues ? We've had that the past few years every since Dan Bailey suddenly declined. We'll get the usual band aid for the season.

8. Have people been saying the doom and gloom about Dak on a yearly basis ? Gonna keep happening until he finally wins a SB.
That's the price of fame to blame.

9. ? ... whoops let me stop while I'm behind ...

 

[Loso86]

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

Huh

 

[KJJ]

Most of the concerns are on the offensive side. There’s concerns about Dak’s regression. The RBs are a question and we don’t have a proven TE. There’s concerns on the OL, especially if Zack’s hold out continues during the regular season. It’s anyone’s guess how long Tyron will stay healthy.

 

[KingCorcoran]

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

Every teams’ fans in the NFL can come up with a list of eight concerns for their favorite team. That’s why the NFL season is fun to watch.

 

[Hawkeye19]

Thanks for Sharing ...

1. Drama ? Is Martin or holding out ..or is he on IR' ?
and it's not like its the regular season right this minute. Lets see how the TJ Bass, Richards, Waltlesko, Huffman develop and hold up by
preseason's end before we cry a river.

2 some of you guys that still die hard on Pollard's injury that he is well long recovered will still insist on using it as a crutch.

3 Gallup will be a No.3 , not the No.2 WR, ..the bigger key is the depth we have behind Gallup in the two Jalen WRs and spot WR Turpin.

4. Some people thought Cedrick Wilson was once " questionable depth' ' before he was given the spot light to reveal himself an effective asset.

5. Has Schoon missed half of the season already ?
Are Ferguson and Hendershot pure rookies with zero game experience , zero catches and zero TDs ?

6. Kellen Moore had the top ranked yards gained offense in the NFL , and he ended up being forced to move on .
You can name most of the NFLs OC's, HCs and playycallers who have had failed campaigns that resulted in them moving on to other teams
Greg Roman (Ravens) ..Matt Nagy Chiefs .....Darrell Bevers

7. FG kicker issues ? We've had that the past few years every since Dan Bailey suddenly declined. We'll get the usual band aid for the season.

8. Have people been saying the doom and gloom about Dak on a yearly basis ? Gonna keep happening until he finally wins a SB.
That's the price of fame to blame.

9. ? ... whoops let me stop while I'm behind ...

Glass half full eh? Totally respect your decision. More power to ya

Yah I’m just not there at the moment.

 

[Hawkeye19]

Every teams’ fans in the NFL can come up with a list of eight concerns for their favorite team. That’s why the NFL season is fun to watch.

It’s a valid point. And I’ll enjoy watching, I always do.

 

[ActualCowboysFan]

When Dak starts over the last two seasons they score 30 a game. Against good defenses they basically split. In thirteen games against top ten defenses in that stretch, they vacillated between 27 a game in 7 games and <16 in 6 games. In those 6 games, all losses, they run for <82 yards in each game.

For me, how they perform against good teams, especially good defenses, is what I’m anxious to see.

 

[john van brocklin]

Let the games begin.

I feel the same every season.

Hope for the best.

But expect the same end result.

Yep,had my dreams crushed way toooo
Many times.

 

[Hawkeye19]

Have you watched or listened to anything going on the last two months, specifically the last two weeks? Holy crap…

OL Depth. Yep, I give you this one.

We are as deep at RB as we have ever been, and possibly as deep as any team in the NFL. The one guy they end up cutting will be a starter on whatever team signs him.

Nobody has questions about Gallup. Especially himself: He answered this during OTA’s and solidified it the last two weeks.

WR depth.. Thats sincerely a laughable statement: Solid at 1-3. And gonna surprise everyone with the three guys fighting for the 4th

Not a new scheme. Same scheme . Again, where have you been? Yes big change at play caller , but KM was a mess and anyone could’ve done a better job. Mike won a superbowl calling plays. How many guys win more than one?

Kicker. OK you get another one. But hey, this is what the Cowboys do at that position, and it’s never really hurt.

How bad was last year? He looked like an MVP vs TB in the playoffs. Yes, Then he stunk it up vs SF. But he still had a decent year. All those picks??? If you’re a true football guy you have to take off 4 of those, maybe 5 or 6.

Every fan of every team can ask all these same questions. RELAX

As deep at RB as anyone in the NFL? Really? Pollard is awesome when he is 100%, but he is carrying the load for the first time and he didn’t have to worry about the “dirty” yards much last year bc Zeke was the short yardage back. I am concerned about Deuce’s durability at this level— and Jones and Davis are JAGs at this point. I fail to see this stellar RB room you are so excited about.

I don’t have the same level of confidence at WR as you do. You clearly love the TC flash players. Fehoko flashed last TC and did jack squat in the season. Until Tolbert, Fehoko, and anyone else steps up as a solid depth player that can produce when needed— we are one injury away from being right back where we were last year. So yes, WR depth is an issue

Dak is a solid QB IMO— but when we have needed him to win big games, he has disappeared. Beating a lowly TB team last year was fun, but let’s not pretend that was a “good” team. That was a joke of a playoff squad and only the TB12 made it remotely interesting (though I am sooooo glad we finally beat him like drum). Dak is 30 and his legacy is in question. Now is when he needs to play his best. Is he capable of playing like an elite QB? At times— absolutely. But he is inconsistent and his track record in the playoffs speaks for itself.

I hope you’re right and everything is great— but I just see some warning signs on offense.

 

[Buzzbait]

My only real concerns are Martin and Kicker. Seems like every year anymore the Cowboys are trying to decide between a kicker from Home Depot and a kicker from McDonalds. And the Martin situation isn't exactly inspiring optimism for the OL.

 

[visionary]

I’m not worried, we got Dak

 

[Tabascocat]

I’ve learned over the last few decades that it will end up in a train wreck but I hope it’s a fun ride

 

[FuzzyLumpkins]

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

1. We need to see how Waletzko and Edoga perform. Farniok as already shown he can fill in on the interior.
2. Deuce can play. I don't think he can carry the load but him and Pollard splitting carries would go a long way to keeping both of them healthy. One of Davis, Jones, or Dowlde steps up and we are fine.
3. I don't really have these questions. I saw last year how he could not plant off his left leg and was rounding his routes as a result. His cuts look sharp in practice now.
4. I guess but I am not concerned about Gallup. We do need Tolbert, Turpin, or someone else to step up.
5. Between Ferguson, Schoon, Herdershott, and McKeon we have 4 TE who can play and a top 100 pick at the spot. They might only be TE2 or 3's but given that there are only about a half dozen TE1 in the whole NFL I think we will be okay.
6. Again, we will see. Fear of the unknown is all i see here. MM is not a neophyte and he has been with the club for 3 years.
7. This indeed could be a problem
8. I don't know about big. His pick totals for the other 6 years are what they are and they have noticeably been working to improve on top of that.

And as for last year, we had Tyron Smith tear his hamstring and our rookie OT who the usual suspects were telling us was a huge reach had been working at OG.

LG was a big question mark.

We had no WR2 and were starting Houston and Brown.

At LB we had LVE who was still hesitant taking on blocks post neck surgery until week 6 and a bunch of marginal players.

At S Hooker and Wilson had no stepped up.

We had poor DT frontline and depth.

We had a new and unknown LS.

This year most of our questions center around depth. The Dak angst is nothing new and the issues we had last year were gaping holes in our frontline.

 

[noshame]

Mikeys last 2 years in GB.

That's all you need to know.

Luckily HC is a easy fix and we have the #1 defense in the NFL.
A backup QB who can win.

We'll be fine.
As long as we don't need a clutch kick.lol
Oh well, wings, beer, and my football room, I'm ready starting this week!

 

[ConstantReboot]

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

They are always a year too late.

Their RB and Oline backup situation is worrisome.

 

[windward]

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.

Well now I’m even more confident.

 

[leeblair]

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

Just ssk Jerry; he'll sell you on the hype and sell tickets, merchandise, tv rights, and anything else to make you feel like this might be the year.
But in the end, another year of your life will be wasted.
Next year he'll try it again. If not, Stephen will.