If Bledsoe has a Mediocre Year will it be his... Last?!

[The Answer]

When BP is done, Bledsoe is too.

Not necessarily....if we win it all or get to the NFC championship or superbowl and lose....then The Answer can definitely see Drew coming back, even if Parcells walks simply because Drew wants to win a title, Parcells already has his.

Also you have to consider that Bledsoe is only 6553 yards away from the 50K mark, and 56 TD's away from the 300 mark....both very achievable milestones by the end of the 2007 season that will most certainly stamp Bledsoe's HOF induction on the 1st ballot...even if he don't win a world title, numbers like that cannot and won't be ignored.

~The Answer

 

[big dog cowboy]

As much as it pains me to say this........I think I agree with the answer The Answer just gave.

 

[The Answer]

Well, if Bledsoe can not get it done this year, then he never will IMO. The issue with Bledsoe is that his ability to make plays outside the pocket are limiting. He has always been viewed as a QB who needs a great deal of help to be succesful. My contention has always been that it is very difficult to keep enough talent around him to get it done. If we have to end up going out and signing even more high priced OLs, that's going to impact other areas of the team. Probably Witten and RLWs to start with. After that, Newman will soon be up and so on. I just think that now is the time for Bledsoe. If he can't get it done now, and I'm not saying win a championship as much as I am saying show that we can be a contender, then I don't think he ever will.

JMO.

Bledsoe has already accomplished so much with so little around him in 13 NFL seasons and now that he finally has 'help' it's scary to think of the potential.....but The Answer does agree that this is truly the season that will define Bledsoe's entire career, assuming we stay relatively healthy.

Aside from his appearance in the 2001 AFC Championship, Drew has not made the playoffs as a starter since 1998...even though he came VERY close in 2002, 2004 and 2005. The Answer believes that Drew has to at least get back in the tourney a few more seasons or the numbers might not look as good when it comes time to punch his ticket into canton....either way he's already had a great career and hopefully the best is yet to come!

~The Answer

 

[The Answer]

Here maybe, but not in the NFL IMO...

Jerry Jones isn't a stupid man.....and unless Bledsoe looks completely pathetic (i.e. Brett Favre in 2005) or has a career ending injury at the age of 34....there's no way he's going to bring in another QB while we have the type of talent on offense we do now...

A drafted rookie wouldn't be ready to start and lead this team to the playoffs in 2007 even if it was the #1 overall pick...and what other big name FA's are available after this season.....Mike Vick? No thanks, but The Answer prefers to stick with Bledsoe at least until the end of next year....

~The Answer

 

[The Answer]

Jeff Mroz might be our next QB of the future. What has Palmer said about him anyway. I like like his physical make up, 6'5" 230 lbs, "lively arm". Has anyone read anything about his mobility?

The Ivy League Assassin is definitely a player to keep an eye on this summer....The Answer has scouted Mroz and see's a lot of similarities to Drew Bledsoe, and these have been duly noted by Chris Palmer.

If Mroz comes to play....than Henson might be on the waiver wire sooner than later....

~The Answer

 

[The Answer]

I'm uncertain what kind of year Bledsoe will have, but I do know this ...

The key to Bledsoe having a successful year is timing with his receivers. Timing will allow Bledsoe to operate even with a Medicre OL. However, if the Dallas OL steps up, that will give Bledsoe an opportunity to connect with his "money makers" ...Glenn and TO. A solid Dallas upfront will also give Bledsoe breathing room in the pocket. Simply put, a protected Bledsoe means big trouble for all comers.

The only weakness (if the OL steps up) I see is your ground attack. JJ has been very inconsistent running the ball. If that persiosts, that could mean a one-dimensional Offense. Either way, Bledsoe and Parcells could get blamed for a non-productive offensive squad.

I could see Bledsoe On anopther team in 2007, but I can't see Parcells coaching another NFL team (I guess it could happen) COuld you see Parcells with the Houston Texans?

As an eagles fan, you should be well aware of the damage Bledsoe can do when he has time to throw, even against an all pro secondary like Philly as we saw in the 1st meeting last year.

Even under duress though, we saw we he can do. The Answer still believes one of the biggest plays of the season came in Philly on MNF when Bledsoe through that TD pass to Glenn late in the 4th quarter after struggling most of the game.....we all know what happened on the next series when McNabb through the INT to RW.....

~The Answer

 

[Phoenix-Talon]

As an eagles fan, you should be well aware of the damage Bledsoe can do when he has time to throw, even against an all pro secondary like Philly as we saw in the 1st meeting last year.

Even under duress though, we saw we he can do. The Answer still believes one of the biggest plays of the season came in Philly on MNF when Bledsoe through that TD pass to Glenn late in the 4th quarter after struggling most of the game.....we all know what happened on the next series when McNabb through the INT to RW.....

~The Answer

Never said Bledsoe wasn't a threat ..."TA." Just sayIng that the Dallas OL will have to step up their game if they intend to thwart NFC-East DLs in 2006. Believe we've all arrived back to some powerful DLs.

 

[dmq]

The Answer thinks that some people are making way too much of an issue over the oline and how it relates to Drew's 'statuesque' play....

First of all, lets look at last season:

Drew finished with 3639 yards.....6th best in his 13 year career. He also finished with 23 TD's....5th best in his 13 year career. And he posted a 83.7 QB rating...tied for 3rd best in his 13 year career.

Now keep in mind he managed these rock solid numbers despite the fact one of the best LT in football (Flozell) was lost for the season after 6 games, a rookie started all 16 games at the RT spot(Petitti), musical chairs at center (Johnson/Gurode), a big free agent acquisition played injured all year (Rivera) and we watched one of the all time greatest players at any position clearly show his age (LA).

Fast forward to 2006: Flozell is coming back, Rivera should look more like the player he was in 2003 after a full season recovery from surgery, Johnson repordely has bulked up in the offseason, Petitti has a year under his belt and has impressed enough this offseason to the point where Fabini is no longer a lock to start (but will provide excellent depth worse case scenario), and Kyle Kosier, who some have said could be the steal FA signing of the offseason replaces LA....but the biggest upgrade is not on the oline itself, it was TO....

TO is a gamebreaker, and with a receiver this dangerous it will change everything in terms of the way teams blitz and pressure us, bad oline play or not....TO can take the short 3-5 yard pass against the blitz and turn it into a 85 yard TD run. Add to the fact that we added what hopes to be another monster pass catcher at the TE position (Fasano) and this team is already that much better.

Here's yet another stat to ponder....in 2002 Bledsoe was sacked 54 times (2nd most in his career) yet still passed for almost 4400 yards on a very bad Bills team. Also look at a few of Drew's biggest games last year: In the opener he was sacked 4 times, in 2 clutch games late in the season at home against KC and on the road at CAR (the NFC runner up) he was sacked 4 and 5 times respectively...guess what? All these games were all WINS.

The bottom line is we need to stop worrying about the oline and Bledsoe getting sacked....it's going to happen regardless. Drew is as durable as it gets and it's amazing he hasn't been severly injured by now. The Answer could care less if he's sacked 30 times or 60 times.....he's proven that he can still put up the numbers and get the clutch wins!!

~The Answer

Lets not forget about Julius not being 100%. To me, Bledsoe's numbers are impressive. A hurt RB, our #3 receiver going down. A rookie RT not ready for prime time. Our best linemen going down. Yet Bledsoe still moved the ball. I for one can't wait to see TO on one side and Terry on the other.

 

[Stash]

In my opinion, it's opposing defenses who need to worry - not Bledsoe.

He's the best quarterback this team has had since Aikman.

He came to Dallas and in his first year here, put up the second-best passing yardage in team history, despite the struggles from his offensive line (which have been addressed).

I think he's the best passer that Owens has ever played with and Owens the best receiver Bledsoe has had. Together I think they can be a lethal combination.

Look no further than Terry Glenn's teriffic season to see what a great passer can do for a receiver (and vice-versa).

Bledsoe was on pace for 29 TD's and 11 INT's last season behind a mediocre line. WIth improvement this year and arguably the league's best receiver, he could be even better.

 

[ConcreteBoy]

Bledsoe put up 6 to 7 more points per game than recent previous years.

Healthy/upgraded line
Witten/Fassano big tagets
TO
Julius Jones Healthy

There is a chance this offense could go off this year. And get our defense a lead and we can really tear into opposing QB's. There will be no more run the ball and keep it close mentality. Its Air Parcells again in 2006.

 

[dmq]

Bledsoe put up 6 to 7 more points per game than recent previous years.

Healthy/upgraded line
Witten/Fassano big tagets
TO
Julius Jones Healthy

There is a chance this offense could go off this year. And get our defense a lead and we can really tear into opposing QB's. There will be no more run the ball and keep it close mentality. Its Air Parcells again in 2006.

Being in NY, I watched many Jets games when Parcells was coach. Let me tell it like it is. Parcells is not Offensively Conservative. If he has to be, he will. When he has weapons, he uses them.

 

[MossBurner]

I feel that if for some reason this team does not make the playoffs I can see both Parcells and Bledsoe leaving.

I agree.

I'll add to it, though. If the Cowboys don't make the playoffs, JJ should fire the Tuna. There is no excuse this year, barring catastrophic injury.

 

[Stash]

I agree.

I'll add to it, though. If the Cowboys don't make the playoffs, JJ should fire the Tuna. There is no excuse this year, barring catastrophic injury.

Is Gibbs being held to the same standard?

Would Snyder replace him with Greg Williams if the Commanders didn't make the playoffs?

 

[Doomsday101]

Is Gibbs being held to the same standard?

Would Snyder replace him with Greg Williams if the Commanders didn't make the playoffs?

They love you when you win and hate you when you lose. Thankfully fans do not run teams.

 

[ConcreteBoy]

I agree.

I'll add to it, though. If the Cowboys don't make the playoffs, JJ should fire the Tuna. There is no excuse this year, barring catastrophic injury.

This team will make the playoffs.
Blowing up Bledsoe/Parcells at this point sets you right back to 4 to 6 game win mode.

Kinda like what happened to the Bills last year.:

 

[Da Hammer]

if Bledsoe has a mediocre year then yes he deserves to get his butt run out of town. heck last year he had a good year despite havin played behind perhaps the worst O-line after houston in the NFL. there are no excuses for him not to have a pro-bowl type year and lead us to the playoffs. we improved in almost every position and now its time for him to lead where we want to go

 

[Phoenix-Talon]

In your opinion(s) do you believe that the 2005 Cowboys schedule versus the 2006 Cowboys schedule will have an impact on Bledsoe's performance?

In other words, what kind of impact will a tougher 2006 schedule create for Bledsoe/the OL?

Someone put up the first 8 teams to determine if they have the superior/inferior DL as it applies to the Cowboys OL (I don't have the Cowboys schedule readily available).

Your option (of course).

 

[MossBurner]

Is Gibbs being held to the same standard?

Would Snyder replace him with Greg Williams if the Commanders didn't make the playoffs?

Well, how many years has Bill been in Dallas? How many playoff games has he won?

The difference in Washington is, Gibbs has won a playoff game. The team has been transformed into a Super Bowl contender in 2 seasons.

Don't get me wrong, I think Dallas will be strong this season. But, it's time for Parcells to deliver.

 

[NorTex]

if McNabb has another mediocre year will he be cut to avoid that hefty boat anchor contract?

Exactly!!! That is the question that Philly fans should be asking!

 

[Stash]

Well, how many years has Bill been in Dallas? How many playoff games has he won?

The difference in Washington is, Gibbs has won a playoff game. The team has been transformed into a Super Bowl contender in 2 seasons.

Don't get me wrong, I think Dallas will be strong this season. But, it's time for Parcells to deliver.

Parcells made the playoffs once - same as Gibbs. And he did it with much less of a team than Gibbs did in 2005.

One point separated the Cowboys from replacing the Commanders in the playoffs, so any "difference" isn't as wide as you might think.

You call the Commanders "Super Bowl contenders" and then expect Parcells to "deliver" this season. I guess it's a different set of rules in Washington then?

The fact is that both Washington and Dallas are in the same boat.

Both have aging coaches who will soon retire.

Both have older quarterbacks with few years left (Brunell even less than Bledsoe)

And both are gearing up to try to win a championship this year.

As such, both should be held to the same high standards in terms of "delivering".