CFZ Is this Cowboys most talented team this era?

[Miller]

I ask this because it appears our hopes have elevated to its highest level this era.

We have had some #1 seeds like in 2007 and 2016. But I don’t recall this type of vibe as we are having now with these lofty expectations .

Back then like in 2007 it was Romo’s first full season and Phillips debut coaching here. And in 2016 was Prescotts rookie year.

This year feels different. McCarthy is in his 3rd season here and Prescott in his 7th season. And we finally have a legit defense in what appears to have been our biggest weakness throughout this era when it was our offenses which carried us to much of what success we had.

Big difference in comparison though is we will not likely be a #1 seed. And probably be a Wild Card needing to win all of our playoff games on the road. How much effect does this have. And what impact should this have on our lofty expectations.

And if we don’t have any more success by reaching our first championship game this era with what many see as our most talented team , will this be the most disappointing season?

I had a long talk with a close friend abut this while playing golf Friday. He’s been in football circles all his life so we were talking about why this team seems different. I don’t know if it’s the most talented but we both landed on that it may be the best “team” in awhile. I mean Cooper and Gregory were extremely talented but we lost them. But sometimes that many “talent” guys don’t mesh. So far what we have is meshing. Feels different. They need to win a playoff game though and gain confidence

 

[TequilaCowboy]

This Cowboys team vs otherCowboys teams in the past few decades?
The current offense is NOT more talented, but they are talented.
The defense is the most talented group since the 90’s. That’s what gives me hope.

Agree...offensively not the MOST talented, but defensively it is the best they have had since the SB era Cowboys.

 

[Whyjerry]

Best since 2007 in my opinion. Best defense in 25 plus years.

 

[kskboys]

We won games w/ Cooper Rush at QB. That says a ton.

 

[KJJ]

The Cowboys have had more talented teams in recent years. Most fans and even some of the media were down on the Cowboys entering the season because they didn’t feel the team was talented enough due to the loss of players. The most talented teams don’t always win the Super Bowl.

 

[GORICO]

The answer is YES and it's all because of the defense.

defense travels...as does running game....with some play action.....

 

[kskboys]

The Cowboys have had more talented teams in recent years. Most fans and even some of the media were down on the Cowboys entering the season because they didn’t feel the team was talented enough due to the loss of players. The most talented teams don’t always win the Super Bowl.

Since our D has mostly been trash for a long time now, I don't agree. Maybe we've had some more talented players on rosters, but I think this is the most talented team since the 07-09 ones, and it may be more talented than that. Sacks are not everything, but they are a huge factor, and none of our other recent teams have come close to our disruptive ability. Disruptive D's is what wins super bowls.

 

[PA Cowboy Fan]

So, you wouldn’t rank this as most talented team that flopped in playoffs this era ?

That’s my objective in this thread to measure what the disappointment level would be .

It would be one of them. It clearly is the best defensive team we've had in a long time.

 

[Diehardblues]

I had a long talk with a close friend abut this while playing golf Friday. He’s been in football circles all his life so we were talking about why this team seems different. I don’t know if it’s the most talented but we both landed on that it may be the best “team” in awhile. I mean Cooper and Gregory were extremely talented but we lost them. But sometimes that many “talent” guys don’t mesh. So far what we have is meshing. Feels different. They need to win a playoff game though and gain confidence

I agree. It does feel different.

But if we flop again in playoffs is it going to be a bigger disappointment for what many feel is one of our most talented teams this era.

 

[Diehardblues]

Disappointment? I grew numb to the losing many years ago. If they fall flat on their faces yet again I won't be disappointed in the least because I don't expect this team to do any better than any of the teams since 1995. Call me a crappy fan if you want, but nearly 30 years of nothing will do that to you.

I think 2007 was the last time I was disappointed with the team. Hollywood Romo and his stupid trip to Cabo helped crap away the #1 seed. They had the talent to go all the way but clearly weren't taking anything seriously.

Understood. Many of us have become numb to this era.

But separating those emotions would this be our most talented team disappointment this era.

 

[Diehardblues]

Since our D has mostly been trash for a long time now, I don't agree. Maybe we've had some more talented players on rosters, but I think this is the most talented team since the 07-09 ones, and it may be more talented than that. Sacks are not everything, but they are a huge factor, and none of our other recent teams have come close to our disruptive ability. Disruptive D's is what wins super bowls.

Good stuff. Great response K . This is what I’m looking for.

If this is our most talented or balanced team this era with our disruptive defense then it would be our greatest disappointment if we flop in the playoffs not going deeper than we have .

 

[Cmac]

Disputable......but the underachieving isn't.

 

[DallasDW00ds0n]

I think last years team might have had more

 

[john van brocklin]

Yes, of course . But will we be more disappointed if we fall short . Will this be a team we feel is talented enough to do more?

Nope

 

[Whyjerry]

I think you use a sun dial to click Zeke

 

[Gangsta Spanksta]

See what I mean by Inconsistent. Right now we getting out butts whipped by a team that only won one game...

 

[TequilaCowboy]

Agree...offensively not the MOST talented, but defensively it is the best they have had since the SB era Cowboys.

Is it too late to retract and modify my remarks? ....no, this is not the most talented team Dallas has ever had. I'm sorry i was caught up in my emotions and should have thought clearly about this. I am so ashamed....

 

[dagreat1_87]

Nope not at all

 

[shabazz]

………..some threads don’t age well

 

[kskboys]

Is it too late to retract and modify my remarks? ....no, this is not the most talented team Dallas has ever had. I'm sorry i was caught up in my emotions and should have thought clearly about this. I am so ashamed....

Yeah, we don't have a bad D, but it is not dominant.