Optimistic?

[cmoney23]

I think I actually have a feeling of optimism for the first time in a long time.

We kept all the "key" components to our very powerful and dynamic offense. (I don't consider a RB a key to an offense anymore, especially with that line) and we where able to add a dominate pass rusher, retain our best defensive player from last season for cheap. AND we will be getting Sean Lee back.

I really think DeLaw will be a stud going forward... he has all the skill to do it, he just needs some seasoning. Hitch is an up and comer...

and we have all this done BEFORE the draft! Now we come into a draft that isn't extremely deep but we can let come to us and hopefully get some good value picks!

Am I wrong to feel so optimistic?

not to mention Romo is healthy for the first time in 2 seasons...

 

[5Stars]

I think I actually have a feeling of optimism for the first time in a long time.

We kept all the "key" components to our very powerful and dynamic offense. (I don't consider a RB a key to an offense anymore, especially with that line) and we where able to add a dominate pass rusher, retain our best defensive player from last season for cheap. AND we will be getting Sean Lee back.

I really think DeLaw will be a stud going forward... he has all the skill to do it, he just needs some seasoning. Hitch is an up and comer...

and we have all this done BEFORE the draft! Now we come into a draft that isn't extremely deep but we can let come to us and hopefully get some good value picks!

Am I wrong to feel so optimistic?

not to mention Romo is healthy for the first time in 2 seasons...

It's always more healthy to be optimistic than always being a debbie-downer like some around here. I'm with you bro...

 

[Longboysfan]

and we should win at least 10 games this year.

 

[Arkyvarminter]

I'm very optimistic especially since NFL writers like Mark Sessler, whoever he is, has us missing the playoffs and the Eagles taking over......

 

[Silver N Blue]

I think I actually have a feeling of optimism for the first time in a long time.

We kept all the "key" components to our very powerful and dynamic offense. (I don't consider a RB a key to an offense anymore, especially with that line) and we where able to add a dominate pass rusher, retain our best defensive player from last season for cheap. AND we will be getting Sean Lee back.

I really think DeLaw will be a stud going forward... he has all the skill to do it, he just needs some seasoning. Hitch is an up and comer...

and we have all this done BEFORE the draft! Now we come into a draft that isn't extremely deep but we can let come to us and hopefully get some good value picks!

Am I wrong to feel so optimistic?

not to mention Romo is healthy for the first time in 2 seasons...

Man I was just saying this the other day to a guy at work. Not since the run in the 90s have I been this excited about an upcoming season! With you 100% and when AP comes aboard! Oh boy! Can't wait!

 

[Idgit]

We have every right to be optimistic. That said, NFL seasons, even for good teams, tend to hinge on a handful of plays in a handful of tight games and on a handful of injuries (knock on @Wood). There's a long way to go between camp and the start of the season. A lot of good and a lot of bad can still happen yet.

 

[Aven8]

I think I actually have a feeling of optimism for the first time in a long time.

We kept all the "key" components to our very powerful and dynamic offense. (I don't consider a RB a key to an offense anymore, especially with that line) and we where able to add a dominate pass rusher, retain our best defensive player from last season for cheap. AND we will be getting Sean Lee back.

I really think DeLaw will be a stud going forward... he has all the skill to do it, he just needs some seasoning. Hitch is an up and comer...

and we have all this done BEFORE the draft! Now we come into a draft that isn't extremely deep but we can let come to us and hopefully get some good value picks!

Am I wrong to feel so optimistic?

not to mention Romo is healthy for the first time in 2 seasons...

You lost me at the not needing a RB part. That's a ridiculous statement. DON'T act like Demarco was just a guy. Emmitt is one of my all time favorite Cowboys, and certainly the 90's Cowboys, and played behind some of the best Olines this league has EVER seen, but he never got over 1,800 yds.

 

[Doc50]

I think I actually have a feeling of optimism for the first time in a long time.

We kept all the "key" components to our very powerful and dynamic offense. (I don't consider a RB a key to an offense anymore, especially with that line) and we where able to add a dominate pass rusher, retain our best defensive player from last season for cheap. AND we will be getting Sean Lee back.

I really think DeLaw will be a stud going forward... he has all the skill to do it, he just needs some seasoning. Hitch is an up and comer...

and we have all this done BEFORE the draft! Now we come into a draft that isn't extremely deep but we can let come to us and hopefully get some good value picks!

Am I wrong to feel so optimistic?

not to mention Romo is healthy for the first time in 2 seasons...

No. You are correct, my friend. Considering how close we were last year, we might just take it to the house.

Now, of course, there a ton of moving parts to to fit together, injuries to deal with, bad breaks, bad calls, break-out performances from other teams, and dang-near-miracles that we need to get our share of.

But last year was not a fluke. In fact, the only thing that greatly exceeded expectations was the health of Murray.

It's really early, and we don't even have a complete roster yet, but I'd line up right now without the draft for any team and like our chances (that's a great feeling to have).

We'll add some blue-chip help and be ready to compete for the big enchilada come September.

 

[DallasDW00ds0n]

Put me down on the list that doesn't understand that good RBs don't count anymore. Everyone think Seattle would be fine without Lynch?

 

[NorthwestDallas40]

We have every right to be optimistic. That said, NFL seasons, even for good teams, tend to hinge on a handful of plays in a handful of tight games and on a handful of injuries (knock on @Wood). There's a long way to go between camp and the start of the season. A lot of good and a lot of bad can still happen yet.

Guarded optimism. But the reality is that we play a first place schedule, play a very improved AFC East (with Suh, McCoy, Revis added to new teams, plus the Super Bowl champs), as well as Seattle and Green Bay. Not going to be easy.

 

[Jstopper]

This team is scary special.

 

[Dave_in-NC]

We have every right to be optimistic. That said, NFL seasons, even for good teams, tend to hinge on a handful of plays in a handful of tight games and on a handful of injuries (knock on @Wood). There's a long way to go between camp and the start of the season. A lot of good and a lot of bad can still happen yet.

Have to say on paper we are looking pretty promising. Long way to go yet and staying healthy is key.

 

[Alexander]

You lost me at the not needing a RB part. That's a ridiculous statement. DON'T act like Demarco was just a guy. Emmitt is one of my all time favorite Cowboys, and certainly the 90's Cowboys, and played behind some of the best Olines this league has EVER seen, but he never got over 1,800 yds.

That is the biggest misconception this offseason. What is funny is some of the same people are clamoring for Adrian Peterson in the same breath.

 

[Aven8]

That is the biggest misconception this offseason. What is funny is some of the same people are clamoring for Adrian Peterson in the same breath.

It's what scares me the most going into this season actually. The plug and play crowd need to pay more attention to football. Remember that Hambrick fellow? Sherman Williams?

 

[hornitosmonster]

Very optimistic, on the fence about AP. I prefer a rookie (Gordon or Gurley) but wouldn't mind AP

 

[JoeKing]

My spidey sense is telling me an impending doom lurks in the near future. I worry about Romo getting hurt in a season ending way and not having a viable back up to hitch our wagon to. Other than that, yeah we should be fine.

 

[visionary]

I think I actually have a feeling of optimism for the first time in a long time.

We kept all the "key" components to our very powerful and dynamic offense. (I don't consider a RB a key to an offense anymore, especially with that line) and we where able to add a dominate pass rusher, retain our best defensive player from last season for cheap. AND we will be getting Sean Lee back.

I really think DeLaw will be a stud going forward... he has all the skill to do it, he just needs some seasoning. Hitch is an up and comer...

and we have all this done BEFORE the draft! Now we come into a draft that isn't extremely deep but we can let come to us and hopefully get some good value picks!

Am I wrong to feel so optimistic?

not to mention Romo is healthy for the first time in 2 seasons...

I largely agree with you
We have done a lot of good things on FA
If we draft well then we have a great shot if romo stays healthy

 

[DFWJC]

So many variables, but on paper before injuries and other stuff, I'm very optimistic.
This looks like it could potentially be our best team since 2007, maybe better.
Of course, what the means in wins and losses is always a mystery.

I did think we need help at RB and in the secondary to some degree. Other areas too, of course, but those two stand out.

 

[JBell]

Put me down on the list that doesn't understand that good RBs don't count anymore. Everyone think Seattle would be fine without Lynch?

Seattle's OL would all be back-ups in Dallas.

 

[theogt]

Now watch them waste a pick on a TE in the first 3 rounds.