My thoughts week2

[Little Jr]

It's Romo's job when he's healthy. Period. Fans and media are the only one's making it a controversy.

The defense has been ok the 1st 2 games. They played well enough to be 2-0. People predicted the d to be awful. They been far from awful. 20 pts the 1st game and 23 the 2nd. With 6 of them 23 having the ball on their side of the field because of a botched onside and a fumble. If cousins wouldve hit open wr's blah blah. He didn't. There are if's in every game. If our wr's caught passes the 1st game we would be 2-0 and people would still complain about the defense lol.

 

[dallasdave]

BTW, throwing you a 'like' here because you said 'playoffs.'

Playoffs, yes the Cowboys win the East

 

[Denim Chicken]

If Kirk Cousins wasn't such a trainwreck...they would have dropped 42 on us. They had 1st and goal on 3 different drives and scored a total of 3 points! This defense is NOT good. I live in the DC area and they were talking about how well the Commanders OL graded out this week.....but told the fans to take that with a grain of salt when you consider the DL they were facing. I will take a win. But my goodness....Cousins could have enjoyed a 5 course meal in the pocket.

Yeah, if every teams players hit all their throws, and catch all their passes and beat their guys, and....

 

[NoLuv4Jerry]

Yeah, if every teams players hit all their throws, and catch all their passes and beat their guys, and....

So does that mean we have a good defense?

 

[DandyDon1722]

Wilcox while not playing great or even good does look a little better than last year

True and that's saying a LOT.

I dont' know why we don't kick the tires with Seattle on a trade. They desperately need Leary and we desperately need a safety or LB. Yes, it's tough to give up a starter but both teams need those upgrades.

 

[DandyDon1722]

Dak showed some real improvement on his sights and decisions from 1 week to the next. When in week one he was going right to the dump off he was looking down the field this week and went to the dump off when nothing was there. Showed up big in the 4th when Dallas was down. I know alot of people cant wait for Romo to get back , but you dont bench Dak if this team is winning. Romo isnt going to be the same. HIs body isnt there anymore. While he may have the heart, his body is calling it.

Elliot improved this week too. Still this team wants to run him strictly in a shotgun formation with no FB no protection. They tried that with Morris too and he actually did worse than Elliot. This offense needs that FB to Get that LB. I dont see the thought process on this one.

Starting to think TW is digging his own grave. Beasley is starying to take his looks. Beasley is the biggest mismatch Dallas has on offense right now and nobody can stop it. Maybe we start seeing more Butler in the coming weeks. You can see the chemistry Dak has with Beasley and Swaim.

The OL is getting hammered right now with overloaded fronts. Teams will start backing off if Dak continues to pick them apart like he did to Washington late. Teams are testing this rookie and he's stood in there came up short week one and got it done sunday.

DEF is getting alot of hate but they've played really good the first 2 weeks. They've had lapses but what NFL defense doesnt in todays game. But theyve kept this team in the games both weeks. Its just the offense got it done one week and didnt in the first.

Morris Claiborne has come to play this yr. very much improved. If i was Dallas i would have him starting over Scandrick. Scandrick is still not right. I like the way Dallas is using Jones right now, but having Wilcox out there is scary.

Tony is to tied in with Jason and Jerry, it's family. If we're 4-2 with Dak the feeling will be we would be 5-1 or 6-0 with Tony because that's what family does.

I fight like hell for him in here but I'll give you this LM.

If we are a couple games above 500 and Dak has wins against the Bengals and Packers--

I would seriously consider keeping him as the starter. There...I said it.

 

[Frosty]

If Dak continues to play like he has, you certainly don't rush Romo back. However, I have little doubt that Romo gives us the best chance to win if he's healthy, so you give him that chance. If his body is calling it quits, then we'll find that out and Prescott will be given the reins.

I like what Prescott has shown as a rookie QB, but it's easy to see that there were some opportunities to score that we've missed on because we haven't had Romo.

Two big issues Romo will face when he returns, can he stay healthy and how rusty will he be....Romo didn't have much of a training camp and doesnt have the continuity with the Offense.... The first two games back could make or break Romo playing time

 

[Little Jr]

So does that mean we have a good defense?

No. Means they have played well enough to be 2-0. Means they have played above what was expected and above their talent level.

 

[Sydla]

It's Romo's job when he's healthy. Period. Fans and media are the only one's making it a controversy.

The defense has been ok the 1st 2 games. They played well enough to be 2-0. People predicted the d to be awful. They been far from awful. 20 pts the 1st game and 23 the 2nd. With 6 of them 23 having the ball on their side of the field because of a botched onside and a fumble. If cousins wouldve hit open wr's blah blah. He didn't. There are if's in every game. If our wr's caught passes the 1st game we would be 2-0 and people would still complain about the defense lol.

I think many people are looking at the bigger picture.

The defense was good enough to beat two average teams. But what about the bigger picture? Can this defense lead the team to the playoffs and maybe some playoff wins?

Based on the first two weeks............. nope. Not enough turnovers, not enough sacks. Better QBs won't make the mistakes Cousins did and other teams won't go away from the run like the Skins did, even when it was effective. This defense doesn't dictate anything to an offense. It's all read and react and hope the QB makes a mistake.

And that's why, even if we were 2-0, people would have issues with the defense. It's not good enough to be a threat in the NFC. And that's the sad part. With a bit more creativity and sense of urgency from the front office with regards to the defense, this could have been a great year, even with Prescott at QB for a chunk of it.

 

[Denim Chicken]

So does that mean we have a good defense?

Nope, I wish. But may not be as bad as some people are making it out to be.

 

[Little Jr]

I think many people are looking at the bigger picture.

The defense was good enough to beat two average teams. But what about the bigger picture? Can this defense lead the team to the playoffs and maybe some playoff wins?

Based on the first two weeks............. nope. Not enough turnovers, not enough sacks. Better QBs won't make the mistakes Cousins did and other teams won't go away from the run like the Skins did, even when it was effective. This defense doesn't dictate anything to an offense. It's all read and react and hope the QB makes a mistake.

And that's why, even if we were 2-0, people would have issues with the defense. It's not good enough to be a threat in the NFC. And that's the sad part. With a bit more creativity and sense of urgency from the front office with regards to the defense, this could have been a great year, even with Prescott at QB for a chunk of it.

I have yet said anything about the whole year. My opinion is no we won't be good the whole year. But the 1st 2 games we played better than anyone expected and fans still cry and complain.

I do believe this d can be like the 2014 d. No reason they can't. As much talent on this d as there was on that d. Not saying much but I believe that d was good enough to compete for a super bowl.

That d was a very good d at turning the ball over but it didn't get That way after 2 games. It took a bit and a lot of the turnovers that year came in Dec which is a good time . A lot of the same complaints 2 games in this were the same as 2014 d early in the season.

 

[Sydla]

I have yet said anything about the whole year. My opinion is no we won't be good the whole year. But the 1st 2 games we played better than anyone expected and fans still cry and complain.

I do believe this d can be like the 2014 d. No reason they can't. As much talent on this d as there was on that d. Not saying much but I believe that d was good enough to compete for a super bowl.

That d was a very good d at turning the ball over but it didn't get That way after 2 games. It took a bit and a lot of the turnovers that year came in Dec which is a good time . A lot of the same complaints 2 games in this were the same as 2014 d early in the season.

But that's precisely the point. Most fans criticizing the defense are doing so from the perspective of looking at the entire season and where they team can go.

The D didn't play better than expected. Sure, there were a few odd balls that thought this defense would be the worst in the NFL. But most fans who had issues with the defense figured they'd struggle in two areas - getting to the QB and getting turnovers. Thus far, they haven't proven they are better at either. And even worse, it appears the one thing we thought they'd be better at - stopping the run - appears to have not been fixed either as the Giants and Commanders averaged around 4.8 per carry in the first two games and shoved our DL anywhere they wanted when they actually ran the ball.

The 2014 defense was an anomaly. It was a rather middling level of talent bunch that was just opportunistic with the turnovers. The likelihood that you could recreate that turnover magic two years later with a similarly talented bunch was likely wishful thinking.

 

[Little Jr]

But that's precisely the point. Most fans criticizing the defense are doing so from the perspective of looking at the entire season and where they team can go.

The D didn't play better than expected. Sure, there were a few odd balls that thought this defense would be the worst in the NFL. But most fans who had issues with the defense figured they'd struggle in two areas - getting to the QB and getting turnovers. Thus far, they haven't proven they are better at either. And even worse, it appears the one thing we thought they'd be better at - stopping the run - appears to have not been fixed either as the Giants and Commanders averaged around 4.8 per carry in the first two games and shoved our DL anywhere they wanted when they actually ran the ball.

The 2014 defense was an anomaly. It was a rather middling level of talent bunch that was just opportunistic with the turnovers. The likelihood that you could recreate that turnover magic two years later with a similarly talented bunch was likely wishful thinking.

We all watch games different. In my 25 years of watching the NFL seriously I've came to realize it's not worth forecasting weeks in advance much less months. Know one knows what will happen with this d in weeks or months. I do know the last 2 weeks they played well enough to be 2-0. I'm concern with this week. I'll worry aboy 2 weeks from now on a week.

Like I said earlier, I seen this 2 years ago and people jumping off bridges and doom and gloom early in the season. Maybe it will turn out the same or maybe they'll fall apart like people are predicting. Only time will tell. But the doom and gloom after just 2 games and 2 games the d played better than expected and good enough to win both is just over the top. JMO.

 

[MichaelWinicki]

But that's precisely the point. Most fans criticizing the defense are doing so from the perspective of looking at the entire season and where they team can go.

The D didn't play better than expected. Sure, there were a few odd balls that thought this defense would be the worst in the NFL. But most fans who had issues with the defense figured they'd struggle in two areas - getting to the QB and getting turnovers. Thus far, they haven't proven they are better at either. And even worse, it appears the one thing we thought they'd be better at - stopping the run - appears to have not been fixed either as the Giants and Commanders averaged around 4.8 per carry in the first two games and shoved our DL anywhere they wanted when they actually ran the ball.

The 2014 defense was an anomaly. It was a rather middling level of talent bunch that was just opportunistic with the turnovers. The likelihood that you could recreate that turnover magic two years later with a similarly talented bunch was likely wishful thinking.

If the offensive rushing game improves it will be interesting what the effect is on both offense and defense.

This defense is an offseason away from being a potential top-10 defense.

 

[JohnsKey19]

T. Will....

Part of me thinks the Cowboys kind of want to sabotage his season so they can sign him for cheap.

He's managed to produce solid numbers but I can't re-sign the guy. I need more from my de facto backup #1 WR. How a guy can be a starting NFL WR and still not have confidence to snatch the ball with his hands is baffling to me. Personally I think he's a bit fragile mentally. Seems to be a nice guy and works hard but I'd politely usher him out of the door at seasons end.

 

[birdwells1]

Dak showed some real improvement on his sights and decisions from 1 week to the next. When in week one he was going right to the dump off he was looking down the field this week and went to the dump off when nothing was there. Showed up big in the 4th when Dallas was down. I know alot of people cant wait for Romo to get back , but you dont bench Dak if this team is winning. Romo isnt going to be the same. HIs body isnt there anymore. While he may have the heart, his body is calling it.

Elliot improved this week too. Still this team wants to run him strictly in a shotgun formation with no FB no protection. They tried that with Morris too and he actually did worse than Elliot. This offense needs that FB to Get that LB. I dont see the thought process on this one.

Starting to think TW is digging his own grave. Beasley is starying to take his looks. Beasley is the biggest mismatch Dallas has on offense right now and nobody can stop it. Maybe we start seeing more Butler in the coming weeks. You can see the chemistry Dak has with Beasley and Swaim.

The OL is getting hammered right now with overloaded fronts. Teams will start backing off if Dak continues to pick them apart like he did to Washington late. Teams are testing this rookie and he's stood in there came up short week one and got it done sunday.

DEF is getting alot of hate but they've played really good the first 2 weeks. They've had lapses but what NFL defense doesnt in todays game. But theyve kept this team in the games both weeks. Its just the offense got it done one week and didnt in the first.

Morris Claiborne has come to play this yr. very much improved. If i was Dallas i would have him starting over Scandrick. Scandrick is still not right. I like the way Dallas is using Jones right now, but having Wilcox out there is scary.

If JG really wants to replicate the 90's Cowboys then he's forgetting about Moose.

 

[Sydla]

If the offensive rushing game improves it will be interesting what the effect is on both offense and defense.

This defense is an offseason away from being a potential top-10 defense.

Cowboys have dominated time of possession in these two games. I think the only effect running the ball better will be on the offense, hopefully redzone production.

There's a lot that needs fixing in one offseason. You probably need at least 5 new players to make this a top ten defense.

 

[MichaelWinicki]

Cowboys have dominated time of possession in these two games. I think the only effect running the ball better will be on the offense, hopefully redzone production.

There's a lot that needs fixing in one offseason. You probably need at least 5 new players to make this a top ten defense.

I dunno. Don't know if the number is 2, 5 or 8. It would help greatly if Smith makes a recovery and can fulfill a need at LB.

 

[jrumann59]

Maybe move Wilcox to LB. He likes to hit people.

Yeah he would suck there also. Safeties do not be come LBs and LB do not become safeties easily. Has it been done yes, in most cases it should not be done.

 

[xwalker]

Dak showed some real improvement on his sights and decisions from 1 week to the next. When in week one he was going right to the dump off he was looking down the field this week and went to the dump off when nothing was there. Showed up big in the 4th when Dallas was down. I know alot of people cant wait for Romo to get back , but you dont bench Dak if this team is winning. Romo isnt going to be the same. HIs body isnt there anymore. While he may have the heart, his body is calling it.

Elliot improved this week too. Still this team wants to run him strictly in a shotgun formation with no FB no protection. They tried that with Morris too and he actually did worse than Elliot. This offense needs that FB to Get that LB. I dont see the thought process on this one.

Starting to think TW is digging his own grave. Beasley is starying to take his looks. Beasley is the biggest mismatch Dallas has on offense right now and nobody can stop it. Maybe we start seeing more Butler in the coming weeks. You can see the chemistry Dak has with Beasley and Swaim.

The OL is getting hammered right now with overloaded fronts. Teams will start backing off if Dak continues to pick them apart like he did to Washington late. Teams are testing this rookie and he's stood in there came up short week one and got it done sunday.

DEF is getting alot of hate but they've played really good the first 2 weeks. They've had lapses but what NFL defense doesnt in todays game. But theyve kept this team in the games both weeks. Its just the offense got it done one week and didnt in the first.

Morris Claiborne has come to play this yr. very much improved. If i was Dallas i would have him starting over Scandrick. Scandrick is still not right. I like the way Dallas is using Jones right now, but having Wilcox out there is scary.

There is an extra LB when the FB is in the game.