Norm did a part of his show that asked if the Boys are better worse or same at each group

[rockj7]

For each position group

QB
RB
WR
TE
O Line

D Line
DB' s
LB

Special Teams

 

[TheHerd]

For each position group

QB
RB
WR
TE
O Line

D Line
DB' s
LB

Special Teams

I'll play.

QB - better. Dak has a year exp.
RB - better. Same for Zeke.
WR - same. Same players, no age drop off yet.
TE - worse. Witt is losing a little bit every year.
O Line - better. No Free. I know no Leary, but Free was brutal at times.

D Line - same. Lotta jags.
DB' s - better. No Carr. Brown improved. Mo is a no-op since he never played. We might actually have some picks this year.
LB - better. The nerve.

Special Teams - better. No Beasley returning punts.

 

[EMMITTnROY]

QB- better cause Dak has a year of experience. And Romo is a phone call away.
RB- better cause, well, read above. Except the Romo part.
WR- better cause we just swapped Lucky for Switzer.
TE- better. Witten another year older, but we are healthy now and are adding Rico.
O Line- better. Losing Leary is a blow. But adding Collins at RT is great. And I think Cooper = Free, but he'll be hidden on the inside.

D Line- better. Taco plus Tapper plus a healthy Tank. And a more experienced Irving and Collins.
DB' s- worse. I love our rookies and think they'll be better down the road. But a healthy Mo, along with a solid Carr, a solid Church and a solid Wilcox is better than the unknown.
LB- better by far. Two words: Jaylon Smith, I mean, War Daddy.

Special Teams- better. Switzer >>> Lucky.

 

[CATCH17]

I have everything as better besides:

TE - Witten getting old but maybe Rico can make this better

Oline - Worse. I believe losing Leary was huge. The guy just moved people better then anyone on our line imo.

DB - I have as a push. I don't think it will be any worse then last year and it actually has upside to be better.

 

[tyke1doe]

QB - worse. Dak with Romo as backup is better than Dak with Moore as backup.
RB - same. We didn't do anything for this position, and the jury is out on the FAs we signed. We don't know what they're going to do.
WR - better. The difference between this group and last year's group is a full year of experience with Dak. Add Switzer to the equation, and I think our receiving corp. will be even more dynamic.
TE - same. Jury is still out on Rico. Witten is a year older, and if he were known for his speed, I'd downgrade this position. But he isn't, and he can still get open. And he's a year older.
O Line - better. I was about to say the same because of Free's retirement. But I believe Collins is ready to assume a starting role, and I have hopes that if Green stays healthy (along with depth from Bell and Cooper) this unit will be better.

D Line - better. Tapper's coming back. And we have Taco plus late round young bloods.
DB' s - better. Yes, we loss Church, Wilcox, Claiborne and Carr, but I believe Claiborne will be injured again - but this time with the Ravens - and I think this young group will tally more interceptions and turnovers. Not to mention, I think we'll see their speed more on display compared to the other group.
LB - better. Pending Smith's arrival - and I do expect him to play and play well.

Special Teams - better. Bailey is the Chuck Norris of kickers. When Bailey kicks, the goal post knows to move into position. And I think Switzer will be the special teams rookie of the year - if there is such a thing.

 

[zrinkill]

People keep doubting Witten ....... and he just keeps proving them wrong.

I think we will be a better team after 6 games ........ hopefully our offense can keep us winning till the D catches up.

 

[RS12]

QB /worse/ dont ever want see the Moore turn over machine on the field as a Cowboy again.
RB/ better/ addition by subtraction, the Dunbar obsession ends
TE/ same/ I dont see the Escobar loss as a loss
WR/ better/ Switzer will be a big upgrade over Lucky
OL/ same/ I think they end up better at one spot Free and worse at the other Leary no matter how it shakes out

DL/ same/ I still see and bunch of JAGs and others in the trainers room or suspended, and I'll feel that way if Taco pans out or not
LB/ same/ I'll believe Jayon is productive when I see it
DB/ better/ three over paid JAGs getting replaced by younger, cheaper, more aggressive talent is a win in my book.

 

[rockj7]

For each position group

QB
RB
WR
TE
O Line

D Line
DB' s
LB

Special Teams

QB same didn't add anyone Moore replaces Sanchez ok that could be an improvement

RB: better large part of last year McFadden didn't play. We lost Dunbar but I don't see that as a big deal.

WR:

I have everything as better besides:

TE - Witten getting old but maybe Rico can make this better

Oline - Worse. I believe losing Leary was huge. The guy just moved people better then anyone on our line imo.

DB - I have as a push. I don't think it will be any worse then last year and it actually has upside to be better.

Fair points Catch17

 

[Nova]

People keep doubting Witten ....... and he just keeps proving them wrong.

I think we will be a better team after 6 games ........ hopefully our offense can keep us winning till the D catches up.

Witten the Ageless Wonder.

It’s going to be really cool when he’s catching passes from Hawkins Romo one day.

 

[SilverStarCowboy]

Schedule may determine a lot this season vs last season. Its a tough looking lineup, essential to get a good early start.

Seeing improvement across the board factoring out lack of experience in the defensive backfield. Many don't realize that Carr and Mo had excellent years in Coverage for 2016, their 2017 contracts reflect that fact.

 

[StarBoyz83]

I'd say better in all areas except cb, lb, s and dline. Same in wr.

Only thing being added is rookies with less experience. Could be worse could possibly be better.

 

[CATCH17]

QB - worse. Dak with Romo as backup is better than Dak with Moore as backup.
RB - same. We didn't do anything for this position, and the jury is out on the FAs we signed. We don't know what they're going to do.
WR - better. The difference between this group and last year's group is a full year of experience with Dak. Add Switzer to the equation, and I think our receiving corp. will be even more dynamic.
TE - same. Jury is still out on Rico. Witten is a year older, and if he were known for his speed, I'd downgrade this position. But he isn't, and he can still get open. And he's a year older.
O Line - better. I was about to say the same because of Free's retirement. But I believe Collins is ready to assume a starting role, and I have hopes that if Green stays healthy (along with depth from Bell and Cooper) this unit will be better.

D Line - better. Tapper's coming back. And we have Taco plus late round young bloods.
DB' s - better. Yes, we loss Church, Wilcox, Claiborne and Carr, but I believe Claiborne will be injured again - but this time with the Ravens - and I think this young group will tally more interceptions and turnovers. Not to mention, I think we'll see their speed more on display compared to the other group.
LB - better. Pending Smith's arrival - and I do expect him to play and play well.

Special Teams - better. Bailey is the Chuck Norris of kickers. When Bailey kicks, the goal post knows to move into position. And I think Switzer will be the special teams rookie of the year - if there is such a thing.

It's not Wittens pass catching that is diminishing. It's his blocking.

 

[waving monkey]

QB well you sort of have to say worse because was there ever a back up QB as good as Romo. But you must consider that Dakota is
more seasoned and better at reading defensive keys.
The rest of the positions are a push or better IMO that includes the DB's. They'll miss some reads but they won't miss position because their too slow.
In the 4th quarter they still have juice in the legs.

 

[Wood]

For each position group

QB
RB
WR
TE
O Line

D Line
DB' s
LB

Special Teams

what was his response?

 

[JW82]

I agree about the QB depth but I think Dak with a year under his belt will be better.

QB - worse. Dak with Romo as backup is better than Dak with Moore as backup.
RB - same. We didn't do anything for this position, and the jury is out on the FAs we signed. We don't know what they're going to do.
WR - better. The difference between this group and last year's group is a full year of experience with Dak. Add Switzer to the equation, and I think our receiving corp. will be even more dynamic.
TE - same. Jury is still out on Rico. Witten is a year older, and if he were known for his speed, I'd downgrade this position. But he isn't, and he can still get open. And he's a year older.
O Line - better. I was about to say the same because of Free's retirement. But I believe Collins is ready to assume a starting role, and I have hopes that if Green stays healthy (along with depth from Bell and Cooper) this unit will be better.

D Line - better. Tapper's coming back. And we have Taco plus late round young bloods.
DB' s - better. Yes, we loss Church, Wilcox, Claiborne and Carr, but I believe Claiborne will be injured again - but this time with the Ravens - and I think this young group will tally more interceptions and turnovers. Not to mention, I think we'll see their speed more on display compared to the other group.
LB - better. Pending Smith's arrival - and I do expect him to play and play well.

Special Teams - better. Bailey is the Chuck Norris of kickers. When Bailey kicks, the goal post knows to move into position. And I think Switzer will be the special teams rookie of the year - if there is such a thing.

 

[xwalker]

For each position group

QB
RB
WR
TE
O Line

D Line
DB' s
LB

Special Teams

QB: Starter better (2nd year). Backup (Are we considering Sanchez or Romo as the backup last season?) I prefer Moore over Butt-Fumble.
RB: Better (maybe). MdFadden was injured to start the season. When everyone was healthy, Dunbar was better than Morris as an all around player (blocking and receiving).
WR: Better
TE: Better
OL: Better (maybe). Green or Collins would be an upgrade from Free. I reviewed Cooper's history. It appears he was injured every year. He is not better than Leary, but the pair of Collins(RT)/Cooper(LG) is better than Free(RT)/Leary(LG).

DL: Better, maybe way better. Taco added. Tapper healthy. Mayowa healthy and now knows the scheme. Collins in 2nd year. Moore has talent. DLaw might be healthier.
DB: Better. Less experience, but they have Scandrick, Brown as the likely starters with the rookies competing with Carroll for the 3rd spot.
LB: Better: Jaylon might be good to go. Wilson got good experience. Nzeocha got some experience and should be healthy.

Special Teams: Better. Switzer.

Coaches/Scheme: Better. The Brown/Scandrick and the young players will allow the secondary coaches to run whatever scheme they prefer. Claiborne was scheme limited and Carr was to some degree. Church and his lack of speed put some limits on the scheme also. Baker is in his 2nd year as the (head) DB coach and Jackson is in his 2nd year here. Those 2 seemed to make a big improvement last season.

 

[diefree666]

QB. Better. more experienced Dak with Romo #1 on the phone list
RB. Addition by subtraction and Zeke is more experienced
WR. push
TE. Push
OL. Plus with Free gone possible slight retrograde with Leary gone- overall better as the rest of the line gains more experience working together

DL. Better but not hugely
LB. Jaylon makes it better easily
DB. Young but more talented means early problems but later improvement

 

[fishspill]

For each position group

QB: Worse. Romo is gone. Dak with another test though I feel good about how he'll respond.
RB: Same. Did nothing. DMac a year older; Zeke a year older. Pass me a Blount.
WR: Better. Same core with better redundancy now that Switzer is here.
TE: Worse. Witten is our TEs until proven otherwise, and he's a year older. Won't last forever.
OL: Worse. Lost Leary and he was a great player. Lost Free and he meshed well on some level. We are in the land of the unknown.

DL: Better. No Gregory illusions. DLaw on the way out. Drafted a stud and brought in a workhorse.
DB: Worse. Lost a lot of vets and replacing with rookies. May be okay later in the season but odds against early success.
LB: Better. Only because Smith must be looking right. If not they are out of their minds not making moves.

Special Teams: Same. Foot dudes unchanged. LP still here and a stud. Returning kicks I don't expect to be better. You'll get fair catches or a 170-lb white kid on a stretcher at some point.

 

[texbumthelife]

QB - This is a push. Dak is another year older and another year in the system, but Romo >>>>>> Moore.
RB - Push. Zeke is Zeke. No better, no worse. If they find a way to encorporate Switzer, this could change.
WR - Better. Kept everyone and added a threat in Switzer.
TE - Worse. Witten another year older and can't block for muc.
O Line - Worse. All this downplaying of Free's important is sickening. RT is one of the biggest positions downgrades in the league unless someone really steps up. The amount of hate Free gets here is blasphemous.

D Line - Better. Taco and Tapper. Nuff said.
DB' s - Better.
LB - Better.

Special Teams - Better.

 

[tyke1doe]

It's not Wittens pass catching that is diminishing. It's his blocking.

Has it suffered enough to be noticeable? I don't recall many gaffes that seriously hurt us. Can you point out some? Thanks.