If the Cowboys have a good a good season, is it because?

[Coogiguy03]

A favorable schedule (yes things can change, our opponents can beat us at any moment, or we can be ourselves!). Or could it be that this team is better than it was, with the addition of new players, new coaching, new philosophies etc etc??? Please give your thoughts

 

[MountaineerCowboy]

Schedule means nothing.

If you’re legit then you’re legit.

If you’re not then you’re not.

The fakes will be exposed sooner or later.

 

[Jipper]

i dont think anyone here feels we have a favorable schedule...we have the hardest 4 game stretch in NFL history (average of 4 teams at 13-4 from last year), 4 thursday games, we have a near the top SOS and we start the year against the defending superbowl champs.

THe only good thing in our schedule is we don't have any late very cold weather games (NY or Wash are moderate compared to a KC/GB/Philly late year game).

If this team improves its going to be bc
1) They have gotten younger and added talent
2) Their new coaching schemes are effective AND the players pick up on them fast
3) We stay healthy(ish), injuries will happen but we cant lose tons of starters and expect to improve.

 

[big dog cowboy]

A favorable schedule

Literally not one person is saying this.

 

[Coogiguy03]

Schedule means nothing.

If you’re legit then you’re legit.

If you’re not then you’re not.

The fakes will be exposed sooner or later.

that usually comes around the beginning of the year!

 

[Coogiguy03]

Literally not one person is saying this.

So why are people giving us a better record than we had last year? Some people have us winning 11 games

 

[Coogiguy03]

i dont think anyone here feels we have a favorable schedule...we have the hardest 4 game stretch in NFL history (average of 4 teams at 13-4 from last year), 4 thursday games, we have a near the top SOS and we start the year against the defending superbowl champs.

THe only good thing in our schedule is we don't have any late very cold weather games (NY or Wash are moderate compared to a KC/GB/Philly late year game).

If this team improves its going to be bc
1) They have gotten younger and added talent
2) Their new coaching schemes are effective AND the players pick up on them fast
3) We stay healthy(ish), injuries will happen but we cant lose tons of starters and expect to improve.

I think #3 is the most important!!!

 

[MountaineerCowboy]

So why are people giving us a better record than we had last year? Some people have us winning 11 games

It’s the same people that picked them to win 11 or 12 games every year.

Homers gonna homer.

 

[big dog cowboy]

So why are people giving us a better record than we had last year?

Jebus Coog. Imagine if Dak is healthy all year. Imagine the Cowboys don't get destroyed by injuries. No question the roster is better than 4 months ago.

It's easy to see how they could have a better record. But that is NOT a favorable schedule.

 

[Hawkeye0202]

It def won't be coz of the schedule ...........we have enough to get to the playoffs BUT the margin is razor thin. We need players at several positions to step up, and we have to stay healthy, especially during the backend of the schedule.

 

[Hawkeye0202]

Jebus Coog. Imagine if Dak is healthy all year. Imagine the Cowboys don't get destroyed by injuries. No question the roster is better than 4 months ago.

It's easy to see how they could have a better record. But that is NOT a favorable schedule.

Coog should know this ...........it's not that hard (lol)

 

[Coogiguy03]

Jebus Coog. Imagine if Dak is healthy all year. Imagine the Cowboys don't get destroyed by injuries. No question the roster is better than 4 months ago.

It's easy to see how they could have a better record. But that is NOT a favorable schedule.

Please stop being nice to me, I want the REAL BDC back in here baby!!!!! JK, ok you're right, but looking at the comments from fans on here, they feel strongly that a double digit win season could be had!

 

[Johannes44]

I'd say it will depend on how healthy our "stars" are and how unhealthy the opponents are when we meet them.

 

[Reid1boys]

all of those amazing new coaches. Young, innovative... the NFL wont know what hit em.

 

[Jipper]

I think #3 is the most important!!!

yeah it is but unfortunately we can't control that and from what the player surveys have said, it doesn't sound like the training staff is giving the team the best chance to stay healthy.

 

[jazzcat22]

If they have a good season, it is because they improved beyond everyone's expectation. And actually became a good team. And it will be due to numerous reasons.

Past draft picks really step up. And this yeas draft really contributes. Players return healthy, even the few that start the year on PUP.

The coaching staff exceeds expectations.

Rowdy is miraculously missing.

 

[Chocolate Lab]

So why are people giving us a better record than we had last year? Some people have us winning 11 games

Probably because they're counting on the starting QB not being out over half the year again.

 

[MarcusRock]

It def won't be coz of the schedule ...........we have enough to get to the playoffs BUT the margin is razor thin. We need players at several positions to step up, and we have to stay healthy, especially during the backend of the schedule.

Falcons have more primetime games than the Ravens. What analytics machine spit that one out?

 

[DasTex]

If the Cowboys have a good season - it will be because of the offensive line and the run game. If they can control the line of scrimmage, protect Dak and run the ball successfully, they'll win at least 10 games.

 

[Coogiguy03]

yeah it is but unfortunately we can't control that and from what the player surveys have said, it doesn't sound like the training staff is giving the team the best chance to stay healthy.

You would think a franchise that's worth so much would have better. They should give that Dr that performs all the surgery's a huge raise, and let him come in here and make things better!!