My outlook for the Cowboys (pt1)

[jobberone]

Nice write up.

 

[visionary]

Good post LM
I hope you are correct in your projection
Cowboy fans badly need a team that is truly a contender not a team that gets lucky and slips in somehow

 

[CCBoy]

Who is McCain?

McClain, Terrell, there is also a McClain, Rolando...not to be confused with current head of scouting, Will McClay.

But, if you had a real doubt, perhaps you could have burned the oil to check it out yourself.

I was talking about the defensive line, no doubt, I meant Terrell McClain.

 

[CCBoy]

Im wondering if Okoye illness might be diabetes. They say physically he can go but are waiting on a few things. Add into it they say he had lost alot of weight last yr. But has gained it back.

I haven't heard a definitive description yet. I had the impression that it could have even been some sort of groin tear...

 

[Risen Star]

It's clear Jerry Jones doesnt want to move on from Garrett. I think he really is tired of going thru coaches. Seems like he wants his own Tom Landry type. Boring, and demanding. He wants to have that coach who stayed at the same job and became a staple. Fail or succeed this is what we are going to have in Dallas. Hate it or love it its here, and Garrett isnt going anywhere.

What he wants is a coach who will not resist with Jerry large and in charge. It has absolutely nothing to do with creating your own Tom Landry.

Jerry loves Garrett because Garrett poses no threat to his sick power fetish.

IMO it all starts with coaching. Dallas for the first time in Garretts HC career has 2 coordinators who are aggressive in their game planning, and have made a career on adjusting to game situations. Linehan has always had bigtime offenses. He spreads the ball around and isnt predictable with his plays.

Actually it all starts with GMing. He's the guy who sets the tone for the entire organization. The faces in the room are a product of the GM. The direction of the team is his vision or lack thereof. There is no more important member to any sports franchise than their General Manager.

Fast forwarding past him and his chubby son, we have a coaching staff that doesn't really have the authority to think for itself. Quick show of hands. Who here thinks Jason Garrett can sit any player on his team for any reason he sees fit? You're lying to yourself if you do.

It's really hard to succeed with subpar talent coached in an environment where the buck stops with the lunatic owner. This is why the team completely deteriorated and has never improved under the structure we see today. Dating back to 1994. It took a complete reversal of that approach to get Parcells in here to change the direction of the team again. This was done with the owner holding his nose.

The fans with a clue, those that can really talk honestly about this team, are focusing on this issue and not window dressing like offensive and defensive schemes, staff makeup or play calling.

Then on the other side of the ball you have a DC who players just love playing for because they believe in him. While the numbers wont show anything other then a disaster last yr, i think the players who were on this team last yr learned to trust Marinelli. I actually think you can persuade a player to do something different if they trust that coach.

Hollow. The players loved Rob Ryan. Who gives a bleep?

How much trust does it take to persuade them to not be the worst defense in the history of the team? Elevate that one spot up and it will only add to the legacy Rob is leaving here. I for one feel lucky to witness it.

Then you have McClay. People who have for years said Jerry will not give up control, sorry to burst your bubble but its already happened. McClay is the guy who is bringing in these players. He's getting info from coaches and scouts and putting it all together. And quietly this team has had a very good offseason. Say hello to Dallas' new GM, even if he doesnt have the title.

The next time someone tells you about Jerry's controlling ways, please remind them of the Cowboys assistant director of personnel. Then ask what else he's got.

Yes, gang....in your face. Our GM has people working under him. Clearly illustrating a secret power shift that only we are privy to.

Please join me in this world of pure imagination.

 

[casmith07]

Please join me in this world of pure imagination.

Nah, I'm straight.

 

[CCBoy]

Easy, Sir...

 

[CyberB0b]

In the future, take this to pm...

When typing on my laptop, it is easy for a letter to get left out by the rate of typing and the function of a quasi effective computer.

But, you were insultive to start out, and bellowing on articulation when you can have easily seen the missing l, doesn't put myself at your beckon and call for credibility. That was a minor flaw, and if you were so atune, how come your participation was on spelling control?

If I have to fear missing a letter, and then explaining specifics to please yourself, leave me out of your game of credibility.

Your brute rudeness is acknowledged, but I have a degree and some life skills myself. I am at a retirement age, and think the flippancy printed preceeded any sense of sportsmanship, that you attempt to feign to as being a functional element in your communications.

I'm not here to please or impress yourself. But I have the ability to contribute, and I didn't know that there also was a monitoring of agenda here as well. I have a few thousand posts here, before taking a year off...so, seek some one else, when your first attempt is rude.

Let me express my remorse if my remarks have conveyed a boorish expression of my cerebration. This was not my intention. I was simply inquiring as to who said player was, in respect to the team, as I had no recollection of a player with the given name of "McCain".

I, more than any of the masses who have transmitted their expositions on this interchange of ideals known as the Internet, do know what it is like to scuffle with modern day technology and the methods of input for translating said ideals from mere reflection and introspect, to the presentation of contention through a written medium. It is quite a feat, in and of itself, especially without error.

I, too, have a degree and life skills that I have acquired through years of education and experiences, and I would like to think that more adroit management of my transmissions is the only approach that I shall take to properly express my thoughts and opinions. I do apologize for my previous transgression and hope that you will consider this when further disclosure of your opinion is warranted.

I will make an effort to exercise more savoir-faire in my expressions in the future.

 

[lwehlers]

great post. my one question is with okoye I really do not think that this guy makes this team. the guy has been a complete bust everywhere he has played. also middle lb is the biggest question mark right now. I said earlier that I think that our starting middle linebacker is not on this team yet. I hope someone steps up but most of the contenders are better suited to play outside.

 

[CCBoy]

Let me express my remorse if my remarks have conveyed a boorish expression of my cerebration. This was not my intention. I was simply inquiring as to who said player was, in respect to the team, as I had no recollection of a player with the given name of "McCain".

I, more than any of the masses who have transmitted their expositions on this interchange of ideals known as the Internet, do know what it is like to scuffle with modern day technology and the methods of input for translating said ideals from mere reflection and introspect, to the presentation of contention through a written medium. It is quite a feat, in and of itself, especially without error.

I, too, have a degree and life skills that I have acquired through years of education and experiences, and I would like to think that more adroit management of my transmissions is the only approach that I shall take to properly express my thoughts and opinions. I do apologize for my previous transgression and hope that you will consider this when further disclosure of your opinion is warranted.

I will make an effort to exercise more savoir-faire in my expressions in the future.

I like that style...(chuckling to self)

 

[Cebrin]

It's clear Jerry Jones doesnt want to move on from Garrett. I think he really is tired of going thru coaches. Seems like he wants his own Tom Landry type. Boring, and demanding. He wants to have that coach who stayed at the same job and became a staple. Fail or succeed this is what we are going to have in Dallas. Hate it or love it its here, and Garrett isnt going anywhere.

IMO it all starts with coaching. Dallas for the first time in Garretts HC career has 2 coordinators who are aggressive in their game planning, and have made a career on adjusting to game situations. Linehan has always had bigtime offenses. He spreads the ball around and isnt predictable with his plays.

Then on the other side of the ball you have a DC who players just love playing for because they believe in him. While the numbers wont show anything other then a disaster last yr, i think the players who were on this team last yr learned to trust Marinelli. I actually think you can persuade a player to do something different if they trust that coach.

Then you have McClay. People who have for years said Jerry will not give up control, sorry to burst your bubble but its already happened. McClay is the guy who is bringing in these players. He's getting info from coaches and scouts and putting it all together. And quietly this team has had a very good offseason. Say hello to Dallas' new GM, even if he doesnt have the title.

FAs brought in
Henry Melton
Terrell McClain
Jeremy Mincey
Rolando McClain
Uche Nwaneri
Laron Byrd
Anthony Spencer
Brandon Weeden

I think fans in general view any signing as a bad signing if they dont know who the player is themselves. Thats the basis of fans being GMs today. If that particular fan dont know who you are then it obviously has to be a bad signing.

From whats being said by people at VR on Dc.com is that Spencer is coming along now, as he's upped his workout output. Maybe a renewed enthusiasm in what this team is trying to do. Maybe he wants to be that leader on the DL. Who knows but they say he's looking alot better.

Weeden, Mincey, Nwaneri are backups, depth this team needed. 3 players with exp in the NFL. I think thats what was missing when this team started piling up the injuries. Guys who didnt have exp started having to play, and werent ready to play in the NFL yet.

Melton and McClain IMO i think Dallas knew they were going to be starting this yr. I think the biggest difference this yr will be McClain. Melton IMO will give you the production that Hatcher did. But McClain will give you the power Hayden had but will also get up field, something that Hayden couldnt do. I think thats why Ware was so ineffective. Dallas rarely forced the QB outside to the weakside. If they did get pressure up the middle with Hatcher the QB was usually rolling out the strong side. Or hitting them quick in routes. You disrupt them inside lanes with a guy like McClain and the QB has to hold the ball and find a throwing lane and thats where the DEs job is made easier. Then you have guys Crawford, Bishop, Coleman, Okoye who can come in and the starters fresher. Last yr by the time the 4th quarter was around Hatcher was pretty much gassed.

Dallas biggest need IMO this TC is to find that passrusher. They drafted Lawrence to be the guy, we will find out if he is that guy.If he's not ready i think they need to not sugar coat it and just go out and sign a passrusher. A guy like Andre Carter could help bring Lawrence along. Mincey didnt show anything to show he will make much noise this yr.

Rolando McClain, if he's ready to play football again this guy could be the player they've been waiting for. He's physical, big and can drop back in coverage in the middle. His number his first 3 yrs are great and that was with an attitude problem and demons in his head. He was still able to put up big numbers. That says alot. There is obviously alot of talent there, but is there self control? Dallas can help him there as they've done with players before. But its up to him to want to change. They cant make him change.

Bruce Carter needs to improve his mental part of the game plain and simple. Guy is probably the most athletic LBer in the NFL. But if he doesnt know his job 100% then that breaks down his ability in half. For one simple reason and thats because his reaction is slow because of not knowing what to do. He learns his job and he earns hiis job.

The secondary is young and dumb. They have 3 starter caliber CBs, but were stucking playing a defense that kept them in their weakness last yr but a old man stuck in his ways and too stubborn to adjust it to his players strengths. Men his age have that problem, just look at Tom Landry.

Carr, Claiborne and Scandrick are going to have to play some zone, thats just the way it is. But Marinelli has said he recognizes their strengths are playing man. So you will see more man defense this yr. They just need Wilcox to step up and be that deep safety. Because Church is going to do his job. He quickly becoming one of the better up front safeties in the NFL. Guy comes up and covers the flat and middle with the best in the NFL. And doesnt miss tackle. If he has you, 99% of the time its a tackle. Just have to see if Wilcox is ready, if not i could see Hamilton coming in and being that guy.

Next part will be offense

Great post. I think we all agree with heavy hearts. I chalked up last year with a "If we're healthy, we can make the playoffs." Well, the bug hit us again. I feel the same about this year and I am more confident that we won't be bitten by the bug quite as badly or rather as affected. Adding depth as we did on the D Line was crucial and I believe we put some nice pieces in there to at least be productive. So again I'll say, if we rotate well and avoid the whole team getting injured, we could easily win the NFC east.

Edit: Oh, and I LOVE the Linehan pickup.

 

[theSHOW]

Let me express my remorse if my remarks have conveyed a boorish expression of my cerebration. This was not my intention. I was simply inquiring as to who said player was, in respect to the team, as I had no recollection of a player with the given name of "McCain".

I, more than any of the masses who have transmitted their expositions on this interchange of ideals known as the Internet, do know what it is like to scuffle with modern day technology and the methods of input for translating said ideals from mere reflection and introspect, to the presentation of contention through a written medium. It is quite a feat, in and of itself, especially without error.

I, too, have a degree and life skills that I have acquired through years of education and experiences, and I would like to think that more adroit management of my transmissions is the only approach that I shall take to properly express my thoughts and opinions. I do apologize for my previous transgression and hope that you will consider this when further disclosure of your opinion is warranted.

I will make an effort to exercise more savoir-faire in my expressions in the future.

Now if we can just get the posters on my **** list to apologize.. Wasn't our Australian punter named McCain?

 

[waving monkey]

I appreciate the time that go in your post.

I do have some nits, both in my hair and in my response.

Jerra IS tired of the coaching carousel. But he will get rid of Garrett if say, a Cowher or Harbaugh became available to him and go along with Jerra's style of operation. I don't mean specifically they but coaches with similar records of achiefment and hard-nosed coaching.

Our defense is junk.
Get used to it.
Yes, a McClain or Lawrence might become a star. But this group of mutts won't do better than last year's assortment of journneymans and couch potatoes called up for duty. Even then, this group half not played with each other. It would take a whole year to develop coheshan and unity and stuff.

As I half said before and will say ever time: Romo and company will half to score at least (the very least) 30 points per game to rise above the horrible defense that we will half this coming season. Anybody who say different is watching to Jason Beaver/Johnny Manzel music videos and is clueless.

But overall, I like your post. I read ever word despite my adh . . . whatever they call it. You can eat free anytime in Farmers Branch if you don't look like you will cause trouble or will speak your mind or resist authority.

as long as you man up and eat crow at the end of the season

 

[waving monkey]

I am lovin this thought out reads of yours LM

 

[LatinMind]

Nothing is sure. i think when you look back at the games and figure where Ware's 50 snaps a game went I think you will see those two with similar numbers. If Mincey is getting 30 snaps a game then we are in trouble.

I agree with you on Mincey. I would feel alot more comfortable with a guy like Andre Carter at a good price sharing snaps with Lawrence

 

[LatinMind]

great post. my one question is with okoye I really do not think that this guy makes this team. the guy has been a complete bust everywhere he has played. also middle lb is the biggest question mark right now. I said earlier that I think that our starting middle linebacker is not on this team yet. I hope someone steps up but most of the contenders are better suited to play outside.

He played really good under marinelli in Chicago. He played the 1tech and when the bears were in close games it was Okoye on the field with Melton. The starting LBer is on the team right now, they just dont know who its going to be McClain, Durant, Hitchen, Hollomon all 4 could be the guy, but it will be one of them 4

 

[CCBoy]

Now if we can just get the posters on my **** list to apologize.. Wasn't our Australian punter named McCain?

Oh, there is another not mentioned: US Sen. John McCain

By the way, just where are the F-35 legislations in the House and why is Sen. McCain so adamant against non-committal policies in Iraq?

And don't go to a bar with an Australian soldier...but an addition to a discussion, and not ring tapping, could include that the 'rook' punter, Mandell, Cody, who will be very competitive going into camp, could well be on the roster when dust settles.

 

[DogFace]

Now if we can just get the posters on my **** list to apologize.. Wasn't our Australian punter named McCain?

I'm sorry

 

[jazzcat22]

Now if we can just get the posters on my **** list to apologize.. Wasn't our Australian punter named McCain?

McBriar

 

[GimmeTheBall!]

as long as you man up and eat crow at the end of the season

Kim Darby half more chance of getting an Oscar next year than our defense half in even being as "good" as last year's defense.