Nobody knows what's coming. That's why they play the games. Three years ago, who saw Pete Carroll leading Seattle to domination? Besides, speculation is what these boards are for. If all we did was sit around here and talk only about what we know beyond a doubt, things would get pretty boring. Everybody has a right to their opinion, and I'm really glad that some people choose to speculate how good the Cowboys could possibly be instead of constantly bashing.
Dallas was 7th in the league in average per rush last year but only ran the ball 336 times. The problem is not injuries or lack of talent in the backfield. The problem is choosing not to run the ball.
Odd proclamation, considering you just described the fragility and inconsistency of the top three.
It remains to be seen whether Garrett and Linehan decide to take advantage of their team's strengths, little things like great run blocking and a set of good RB's, but if they're true to their word and are going to run the ball, it makes complete sense that they will keep at least four running backs.
Why? According to PFF, the Cowboys offensive line was the fourth best OL in the league last year. Since then, the team has added another #1 pick to the OL who, by all accounts, has been an absolute stud in camp. Tyron Smith is already one of the best tackles in football and I don't think anyone will deny Fred's incredible impact as a rookie. Free had a great year too, and has shown before that he can play very well at RT.
Romo got hit a few times against Baltimore, but it's true, nobody knows how his back is going to hold up.
Regardless of who is throwing the ball, Dez Bryant is a Pro Bowler and one of the best wideouts in the game, and Kevin Ogletree is not. I actually like what I've seen from Weeden, and while he isn't Romo, I think he could win some games throwing to Dez, Witten, Williams & Co.
Witten slowed down to 73 catches, 851 yards and 6 TD's in 2013. He was fifth in the league in receptions and yards among tight ends.
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Yup. He has flashed a lot of ability, though. Needs to get stronger and block better.
Beasley had a pretty nice season last year in a limited role: 39 for 368 and two TDs. 20 of his receptions went for first downs.
Nothing wrong with Kool-aid, IMHO.
Long time til then. I'd rather read posts about how the team can shock the world than a constant stream of moans and groans. We have no choice but to wait and see what happens. Doesn't mean we can't discuss what we think and hope may be.
Nobody knows how the season will turn out, but I think you're wrong about some of this. I think there's reason to believe that the team will have a very strong running game, that Dez will have a huge year, that Witten will be Witten and guys like TWill, Beasley, Escobar, and Dunbar will bust out. A lot of this depends on Romo's health, but he will have a strong OL in front of him, and if Garrett/Linehan get their heads outta their ***** and run the ball, there is no reason this team shouldn't hold the ball and score a ton of points. The defense is a different matter, but all we need is marginal improvement to be a playoff team.
What's wrong with hope, anyway?
