Let me be the first to tell all of you [preseason game]

[RomoIsBack]

It means something to me... It's been too damn long since I've watched my boys play.

the best thing i heard all day cant wait till 8 pm cant wait:starspin

 

[zeromaster]

The preseason doesn't mean anything except to stay healthy. I repeat the preseaon doesnt mean anything.

::yawn::

 

[JonJon]

I bet it means something for the guys trying to prove themselves and make a spot on the roster...

It means something to the coaching staff to see who has what in a live game situation as far as backups.... it can also prove who will be the starter at certain positions...I hear Barber will get his opportunity to prove he can be the starter...Jones has to prove that is his spot to keep. As far as wins and loses, yeah it really doesn't mean much, but for the guys on the field, money and their future is on the line.

 

[dargonking999]

so what are you trying to say?

 

[Doomsday101]

so what are you trying to say?

Pre-season is more about individuals than team

 

[dargonking999]

Pre-season is more about individuals than team

Ahhh, i did not know that. I could have sworn that Pre-season was the prime indicator of whether or not a team success during the season.

 

[Doomsday101]

Ahhh, i did not know that. I could have sworn that Pre-season was the prime indicator of whether or not a team success during the season.

But you asked any ways. OK :laugh2:

 

[dargonking999]

But you asked any ways. OK :laugh2:

well thank you for telling me, i feel infinitely smarter with this knowledge





man, sarcasm is a *****

 

[Doomsday101]

well thank you for telling me, i feel infinitely smarter with this knowledge






man, sarcasm is a *****

Good to know I could make you a bit smarter. :laugh2:

 

[stilltheguru]

Anybody who says preseason doesnt mean anything must not be a competitive person. Win/Loss may not be the determining factor of these games but you can learn ALOT about players in preseason games. There was a reason Carpenter played so average last year in preseason, because like he said he was'nt ready. I guarantee you he is going to make plays in preseason which will translate into the regular season.

It doesnt matter.................................

 

[Doomsday101]

Anybody who says preseason doesnt mean anything must not be a competitive person. Win/Loss may not be the determining factor of these games but you can learn ALOT about players in preseason games. There was a reason Carpenter played so average last year in preseason, because like he said he was'nt ready. I guarantee you he is going to make plays in preseason which will translate into the regular season.

It doesnt matter.................................

You want to win but does it matter enough to stick the starter back in the lineup in the 4th qrt if you losing? I agree it is about seeing the players and how they respond and perform as individuals. Play calling also falls along those line.

 

[Stautner]

The preseason doesn't mean anything except to stay healthy. I repeat the preseaon doesnt mean anything. The Arizona Cardinals, Tampa Bay Bucs and even the Eagles use to be known to go 3-1 or 4-0 in the preseaon back in the 90's and look how bad they stunk. Ware could have 4 sacks tomorrow but what does that mean???? Nothing. Most of the time teams will use vanilla offenses and defenses. The schemes are so easy to beat that it doesnt tell us anything. The four sacks just means hes getting his work in. Its not were going 12-4 because of how we played in the preseason. we wont know until week one when teams disguse coverages and have a gameplan.


You cant win anything in the preseason but you sure can lose it in the preseason. So lets stay healthy first and foremost and let our guys get there work in. Besides that the preseaon has no puropse on how good or bad a team is in the reg season.

The wins and losses mean nothing, but don't you think it means something in terms of players (especially new ones) gaining some experience and working together and getting comfortable with what the coaches want them to do?

From a fan's standpoint, it also gives us a chance to see the new players and schemes and at least get a glimpse of the potential.

 

[aikemirv]

You want to win but does it matter enough to stick the starter back in the lineup in the 4th qrt if you losing? I agree it is about seeing the players and how they respond and perform as individuals. Play calling also falls along those line.

No, that is just bad form. That is like beating up on your little brother.

 

[carphalen5150]

I think a monkey farting on a snare drum would of offered more information and insight that the original post...but that's me.

 

[Doomsday101]

No, that is just bad form. That is like beating up on your little brother.

Just saying while everyone wants to win but player evaluation is what this is all about. Coaches will have some tough cuts this year and they need to see as many of these guys as they can.

 

[joseephuss]

Just saying while everyone wants to win but player evaluation is what this is all about. Coaches will have some tough cuts this year and they need to see as many of these guys as they can.

Something to consider about this pre-season is that Jason Garrett is new to being an offensive coordinator. This will be a good learning experience for him on getting plays called to the QB with the clock running. It will give him a feel of what to expect come the regular season.

 

[Doomsday101]

Something to consider about this pre-season is that Jason Garrett is new to being an offensive coordinator. This will be a good learning experience for him on getting plays called to the QB with the clock running. It will give him a feel of what to expect come the regular season.

Here is what Phillips had to say:
You never get a decent idea of play-calling style from a preseason opener. Coaches don't want to show a whole lot of their cards in a meaningless game. And they're more worried about evaluating personnel than scoring points.

"It's still more of an individual game than a team game at this point," Wade Phillips said.

Even if this game counted, it still wouldn't be a good gauge of Garrett's play-calling style. The two starting tackles standing on the sideline -- matching up backups with premier speed rushers -- ought to severely limit the vertical passing game with Tony Romo.

I can understand the excitement of the of the 1st pre-season game but let’s don't forget this is pre-season regardless of this being Garretts 1st time out. You have players to look at so there could be many plays called in this game for the purpose of seeing a particular player in a certain situation and how he does instead of a play that you may have ran in a reg season. An example is with competition at RB Dallas very well could run the ball more tonight than say a reg season game because seeing these back is more important than running a certain play.

 

[joseephuss]

Here is what Phillips had to say:
You never get a decent idea of play-calling style from a preseason opener. Coaches don't want to show a whole lot of their cards in a meaningless game. And they're more worried about evaluating personnel than scoring points.

"It's still more of an individual game than a team game at this point," Wade Phillips said.

Even if this game counted, it still wouldn't be a good gauge of Garrett's play-calling style. The two starting tackles standing on the sideline -- matching up backups with premier speed rushers -- ought to severely limit the vertical passing game with Tony Romo.

I can understand the excitement of the of the 1st pre-season game but let’s don't forget this is pre-season regardless of this being Garretts 1st time out. You have players to look at so there could be many plays called in this game for the purpose of seeing a particular player in a certain situation and how he does instead of a play that you may have ran in a reg season. An example is with competition at RB Dallas very well could run the ball more tonight than say a reg season game because seeing these back is more important than running a certain play.

I wasn't referring to his style of play calling. That will come with time. I am just talking about the procedure. He is not used to calling plays. He is not used doing it with a play clocking ticking down. That is the kind of stuff he can get used to doing in pre-season. He will develop style during the regular season.