Is it just me, or...

[notherbob]

Is it just me or is anyone else kind of drifting? I find myself not caring much these days about the off-season, FA or the draft or whether BP stays or goes. Maybe I need some time away from football; there's plenty of work to do around the ranch, anyway. Besides, it's not like this job of watching Cowboys football pays any money and it takes a lot of time as well.

I feel unsatisfied and empty. I feel let down, even though it was my own decision to expect more from the last four years. I'm not numb from the recent string of losses because I expected them and that's the problem. I had come to expect failure rather than success. I was not prepared for the almost total lacadaisical attitudes of most of the players.

Granted, it took Holmgren eight years in Seattle to get to the SB. I guess it makes a difference whether you're building a flash-in-the-pan team for a one time run at the SB or building a strong team for the long haul and numerous runs at it in the future. I like the idea of building for the longer term and I think that is what BP has been trying to do, it's just that it takes longer than the impatience within me wishes to allow.

Somehow, I expected more this year.

It's my own fault for allowing myself to care about it. I have come to realize that it is the game of football I am in love with, not any particular player or team. From that perspective, I feel enormously gratified because I have seen some great football this year as long as I don't care who plays it.

At least, the off-season will be interesting.

 

[BrAinPaiNt]

I can't say I feel exactly the same way you do about all the things you pointed out...But I do know how you feel in general terms.

It was a let down, no two ways about it.

And right now it seems to be a situation, at least for me, where I just don't think I can be too excited about the coaching decisions.

If bill stays than I just don't know how Todd or Paul will do as DC/DCs. But I have come to the conclusion that I will not expect an established DC out there coming in. I was shocked to hear that they called Capers so maybe I am wrong and they will bring someone else in with EXP.

If bill goes...I am just not too excited about some of the names available out there right now. None of them have any proven track records as HC and the ones that interest me that do have records (Cowher and Lovie) probably would not be available this year.

The big Names at DC people are calling for HC's...I just don't know if being a good DC will translate into being a good HC.

So I don't know...just a little listless at this time...I am hoping something happens that excites me or shocks me (in a good way), but really don't think that will happen.

 

[Doomsday101]

Is it just me or is anyone else kind of drifting? I find myself not caring much these days about the off-season, FA or the draft or whether BP stays or goes. Maybe I need some time away from football; there's plenty of work to do around the ranch, anyway. Besides, it's not like this job of watching Cowboys football pays any money and it takes a lot of time as well.

I feel unsatisfied and empty. I feel let down, even though it was my own decision to expect more from the last four years. I'm not numb from the recent string of losses because I expected them and that's the problem. I had come to expect failure rather than success. I was not prepared for the almost total lacadaisical attitudes of most of the players.

Granted, it took Holmgren eight years in Seattle to get to the SB. I guess it makes a difference whether you're building a flash-in-the-pan team for a one time run at the SB or building a strong team for the long haul and numerous runs at it in the future. I like the idea of building for the longer term and I think that is what BP has been trying to do, it's just that it takes longer than the impatience within me wishes to allow.

Somehow, I expected more this year.

It's my own fault for allowing myself to care about it. I have come to realize that it is the game of football I am in love with, not any particular player or team. From that perspective, I feel enormously gratified because I have seen some great football this year as long as I don't care who plays it.

At least, the off-season will be interesting.

I'm disappointed how the season ended and had higher hopes for this team but I also see things that encouage me for the future for this team. It is easy to caught up in the negitives and I do see things I'm hoping can get corrected but I also see some positives for this team and it's future.

 

[LittleBoyBlue]

Is it just me or is anyone else kind of drifting? I find myself not caring much these days about the off-season, FA or the draft or whether BP stays or goes. Maybe I need some time away from football

Everything just happened so its still fresh. Some time away or less time on the board would do MANY of us good. I noticed some have not been here in the last few days... I, myself have not posted as much since the loss.... so I can relate.... just need a break or just less

 

[DallasInDC]

It's not just you. I have been experiencing the same feelings over the past several months with the exception of loving the game above the team (for me it is all about the Cowboys). This year, unlike other years, I have found it rather easy to walk away from a loss and continue with the next agenda item for the day with little to no thought about the game. before this year it took several days to get over a loss. I also find that I know read CZ just to stay somewhat informed rather than reading every single thread posted. My new found perspective this year is that it is only a football game, that as you said, doesn't pay very well and has very little "true impact on my reality. Maybe I have become numb to team due to the expectation that when it counts most we will most likely blow it.

 

[TDHND]

I feel the same way. It's hard being a ND and Cowboys fan right now. High expectations and then the defenses let you down. Now Darius Walker decides to go pro. Just another hit to my Irish offense. It's going to be an interesting season in 07.

 

[jazzcat22]

I know how you feel. Just want this season to be over. Get onto the SB and get it over with. I haven't been watching any sports shows, just listening to local Ticket and ESPN and all the opinions on the team and any coaching decisions.

 

[juck]

I agree,I will always watch and love Dallas Cowboys football,but its a bit draining the last decade.I had total faith in BP and I have to say I was wrong we wont go anywhere if his stubborn ways continue,its time for him to give in to some new ideas or get out.Cause I am about done with his mediocrity.