Our first 7 games

[Idgit]

ahhh, excuse me - but we can't stop anyone from running on us at will so how is this "below-average QB" theory of yours supposed to matter ? And usually average and below-average QB's have career days against us. Put the Kool-Aid down.

This is a team that won 8, and was within a score of winning another 6 last year. Suggesting we have 'a great chance to win' against teams with relatively poor QB play isn't the same thing as predicting 7 victories, and it's not exactly drinking kool-aid. I'd suggest that the OP in this case is closer to objective than the few posters who are trying to poison the intent of the thread. Though, I'd admit the Cowboys=Superbowl handle from a relatively new poster has me questioning his judgement and motivations a little bit.

 

[Frozen700]

Well, that happens (the suicide watch) whether we win or lose.

I'll have to go back and look at the record. I know we can't beat good teams, and we beat the bad ones, and was just assuming that correlated pretty closely with good QB play v. bad QB play. You're probably referring to games like the CHI or GB games last year where backups beat us, but those games aren't really the norm, and those teams were getting good QB play, fwtw.

No need to look. You are right.

We get beat up on by good teams.

The bad teams, yes we win. But not always as sound as we would like, or most fans here would like.

 

[Idgit]

No need to look. You are right.

We get beat up on by good teams.

The bad teams, yes we win. But not always as sound as we would like, or most fans here would like.

Other than the Rams last year, yeah. Almost never. That makes the wins nail biters and the losses gut-wrenching. Add them up, and that's, like, 14 weeks of the season. I've never thought about it before, but maybe that--more than the wins or losses themselves--is what's got Cowboys fans everywhere so collectively nervous and unsatisfied. We rarely get that nice feeling of just whooping somebody. And we rarely get whooped. Everything's a damn cliffhanger every week.

 

[erod]

If you go by quarterback matchups, the Cowboys should be 14-2 this season. Romo is better than every quarterback Dallas faces except Drew Brees and Andrew Luck.

This season will rest on how much improvement the defense can show, or not show.

 

[Frozen700]

Other than the Rams last year, yeah. Almost never. That makes the wins nail biters and the losses gut-wrenching. Add them up, and that's, like, 14 weeks of the season. I've never thought about it before, but maybe that--more than the wins or losses themselves--is what's got Cowboys fans everywhere so collectively nervous and unsatisfied. We rarely get that nice feeling of just whooping somebody. And we rarely get whooped. Everything's a damn cliffhanger every week.

Hahaha.

So true. It's not the wins, it's the way we finish games, and how we play through out the game.

Which is why I'm saying we should take a wait and see approach. Personally I think this team might shock a few fans. At least to the point we can feel just a little bit confident. I don't think the D will be as bad. Matter of fact I think a ton of teams, especially seattle, will take a blow defensively because of the rules. I doubt we see a real dominate D, just defense's playing good enough to win.

With that being said, about how I feel we may shock some. Still won't come into game one with any big expectations.

 

[Idgit]

Hahaha.

So true. It's not the wins, it's the way we finish games, and how we play through out the game.

Which is why I'm saying we should take a wait and see approach. Personally I think this team might shock a few fans. At least to the point we can feel just a little bit confident. I don't think the D will be as bad. Matter of fact I think a ton of teams, especially seattle, will take a blow defensively because of the rules. I doubt we see a real dominate D, just defense's playing good enough to win.

With that being said, about how I feel we may shock some. Still won't come into game one with any big expectations.

I'm less enthusiastic about this season than I have been under Garrett. Mostly because we don't have any impact players on defense to start the year out with. The other side of that pancake, though, is we also don't have anybody I care about losing all that much on that side of the ball, so maybe we'll get a little consistency for once. Even if we're bad, if we can be consistent we can probably win our share of games on offense and teams.

And I could definitely see us playing a lot better than we're generally expecting on that side of the ball, too. I think it's pretty unlikely, but there are so many variables up in the air still, that if enough of them break our way, we could really outperform expectations. Every year, 3-4 teams manage to do that. Why not us, finally?

 

[Frozen700]

This is a team that won 8, and was within a score of winning another 6 last year. Suggesting we have 'a great chance to win' against teams with relatively poor QB play isn't the same thing as predicting 7 victories, and it's not exactly drinking kool-aid. I'd suggest that the OP in this case is closer to objective than the few posters who are trying to poison the intent of the thread. Though, I'd admit the Cowboys=Superbowl handle from a relatively new poster has me questioning his judgement and motivations a little bit.

hahahaha This made me LOL

 

[jazzcat22]

Well, if we improve a bit, and all our opponents play a bit worse, than we will win those close games, therefore beating the little bit worse teams.
We won 8 over worse teams, lost to 8 better teams, so if those 6 close games, those teams got a bit worse...14-2....?
Yes I know the schedule is different, but applying selective bias logic....if others can use selective bias logic on 4 wins, others can use it for a winnig season.

 

[Frozen700]

I'm less enthusiastic about this season than I have been under Garrett. Mostly because we don't have any impact players on defense to start the year out with. The other side of that pancake, though, is we also don't have anybody I care about losing all that much on that side of the ball, so maybe we'll get a little consistency for once. Even if we're bad, if we can be consistent we can probably win our share of games on offense and teams.

And I could definitely see us playing a lot better than we're generally expecting on that side of the ball, too. I think it's pretty unlikely, but there are so many variables up in the air still, that if enough of them break our way, we could really outperform expectations. Every year, 3-4 teams manage to do that. Why not us, finally?

I agree with this whole thing. Exactly How i feel about the players, and if we were to lose 1. I do feel we might get a little more consistency as well.

 

[Idgit]

hahahaha This made me LOL

Sucks, but you can't trust that really positive guys are actually really positive guys anymore. You've got guys like @scooper here pretending to be super-fans for whatever bad reasons, and you have to question whenever somebody's posting too far outside the norm, one way or another.

I know some people are just really positive no matter what, but Cowboys=Superbowl?

Actually, looking at his account, he joined in 2007, so that at least does make a little bit more sense.

 

[TwoDeep3]

Sun, Sep 7vs.49ers3:25 PM - LOSS

Sun, Sep 14@Titans12:00 PM - WIN**

Sun, Sep 21@Rams12:00 PM - WIN**

Sun, Sep 28 vs. Saints 7:30 PM - LOSS

Sun, Oct 5 vs. Texans 12:00 PM - WIN**

Sun, Oct 12 @ Seahawks 3:25 PM - LOSS

Sun, Oct 19 vs. Giants 3:25 PM - WIN**

Mon, Oct 27 vs. Commanders 7:30 PM - LOSS

Sun, Nov 2 vs. Cardinals 12:00 PM - LOSS

Sun, Nov 9 @Jaguars 12:00 PM - WIN**

Sun, Nov 23 @ Giants 7:30 PM - LOSS

Thu, Nov 27 vs. Eagles 3:30 PM - LOSS

Thu, Dec 4 @ Bears 7:25 PM - LOSS

Sun, Dec 14 @ Eagles 7:30 PM - LOSS

Sun, Dec 21 vs. Colts 3:25 PM - LOSS

Sun, Dec 28 @ Commanders 12:00 PM - LOSS

2014 - 5-11

8th overall pick in the 2016 draft

http://BAN-INCOMING-IN-3-2-1/images/fball/cowboysb_logo.gifDallas Cowboys: Shilique Calhoun, DE/OLB, Michigan State http://BAN-INCOMING-IN-3-2-1/college/MichiganState_logo.gif
Jeremy Mincey is expected to play a big role in Dallas' defense this year. Think about that for a second. The Cowboys added Demarcus Lawrence in the second round of this past draft, but they'll need to add another pass-rusher soon with Anthony Spencer due to hit free agency again in March.

 

[DallasEast]

If you go by quarterback matchups, the Cowboys should be 14-2 this season. Romo is better than every quarterback Dallas faces except Drew Brees and Andrew Luck.

This season will rest on how much improvement the defense can show, or not show.

A lot is hinging on the defense this season, but not everything. What looks like a high octane offense must prove it can consistently put points on the board. It would be nice if it does not stub itself in the foot with stupid penalties or error prone turnovers that stutter or kill drives. Hopefully, our coverage on special teams shall be equally consistent and prevent easy points off huge kick and punt returns. Finally, coaching must be flexible in its gameday approach. If the other team counters what we do best, we must adapt as well. No more Green Bay second halves.

 

[dfense]

its a win.We have four below average QBs in that span.(Eli included) I think while we have a great chance to win those while getting everyone healthy, and back from taking Molly. I seriously think we could be gaining momentum...

If the Cowboys can be at .500 or better after the first 6 games, Its a win. The softest part of the schedule is the half way point.

 

[EST_1986]

Im prepared for a pretty bad season just because theres only maybe Melton who teams have to worry about on defense. next year though I think there will be very strong push to build defense line and linebackers. once Garrett gets some talent in there with draft or FA it can get very exciting. the team will be really young and strong enough then, yes Garrett will have his feet over the fire lol.

Bad mindset to think Garrett will be here next season. We must have faith that he's gone.

 

[erod]

Sun, Sep 7vs.49ers3:25 PM - LOSS

Sun, Sep 14@Titans12:00 PM - WIN**

Sun, Sep 21@Rams12:00 PM - WIN**

Sun, Sep 28 vs. Saints 7:30 PM - LOSS

Sun, Oct 5 vs. Texans 12:00 PM - WIN**

Sun, Oct 12 @ Seahawks 3:25 PM - LOSS

Sun, Oct 19 vs. Giants 3:25 PM - WIN**

Mon, Oct 27 vs. Commanders 7:30 PM - LOSS

Sun, Nov 2 vs. Cardinals 12:00 PM - LOSS

Sun, Nov 9 @Jaguars 12:00 PM - WIN**

Sun, Nov 23 @ Giants 7:30 PM - LOSS

Thu, Nov 27 vs. Eagles 3:30 PM - LOSS

Thu, Dec 4 @ Bears 7:25 PM - LOSS

Sun, Dec 14 @ Eagles 7:30 PM - LOSS

Sun, Dec 21 vs. Colts 3:25 PM - LOSS

Sun, Dec 28 @ Commanders 12:00 PM - LOSS

2014 - 5-11

8th overall pick in the 2016 draft

http://BAN-INCOMING-IN-3-2-1/images/fball/cowboysb_logo.gifDallas Cowboys: Shilique Calhoun, DE/OLB, Michigan State http://BAN-INCOMING-IN-3-2-1/college/MichiganState_logo.gif
Jeremy Mincey is expected to play a big role in Dallas' defense this year. Think about that for a second. The Cowboys added Demarcus Lawrence in the second round of this past draft, but they'll need to add another pass-rusher soon with Anthony Spencer due to hit free agency again in March.

So Dallas went 5-1 against the East last year (would have been 6-0 with a healthy Romo the last week), and now you think they go 1-5?

Have you seen the train wrecks in New York and Washington? The Commanders don't have a quarterback, and the only thing the Giants have is a quarterback.

 

[Stash]

This is a team that won 8, and was within a score of winning another 6 last year. Suggesting we have 'a great chance to win' against teams with relatively poor QB play isn't the same thing as predicting 7 victories, and it's not exactly drinking kool-aid. I'd suggest that the OP in this case is closer to objective than the few posters who are trying to poison the intent of the thread. Though, I'd admit the Cowboys=Superbowl handle from a relatively new poster has me questioning his judgement and motivations a little bit.

I'll whole-heartedly disagree.

Based on this defense making backups look like Pro Bowlers last year (and helping to get some a starting gig!), there should be little reason for optimism looking at opposing quarterbacks.

We should focus on getting a starting 11 players together before taking solace in what quarterbacks we'll be facing.

At this point, we need to worry about stopping anybody.

 

[erod]

Bad mindset to think Garrett will be here next season. We must have faith that he's gone.

It's pretty much a given that he'll be here a long time. Jerry loves him.

 

[DFWJC]

Sun, Sep 7vs.49ers3:25 PM - LOSS

Sun, Sep 14@Titans12:00 PM - WIN**

Sun, Sep 21@Rams12:00 PM - WIN**

Sun, Sep 28 vs. Saints 7:30 PM - LOSS

Sun, Oct 5 vs. Texans 12:00 PM - WIN**

Sun, Oct 12 @ Seahawks 3:25 PM - LOSS

Sun, Oct 19 vs. Giants 3:25 PM - WIN**

Mon, Oct 27 vs. Commanders 7:30 PM - LOSS

Sun, Nov 2 vs. Cardinals 12:00 PM - LOSS

Sun, Nov 9 @Jaguars 12:00 PM - WIN**

Sun, Nov 23 @ Giants 7:30 PM - LOSS

Thu, Nov 27 vs. Eagles 3:30 PM - LOSS

Thu, Dec 4 @ Bears 7:25 PM - LOSS

Sun, Dec 14 @ Eagles 7:30 PM - LOSS

Sun, Dec 21 vs. Colts 3:25 PM - LOSS

Sun, Dec 28 @ Commanders 12:00 PM - LOSS

2014 - 5-11

8th overall pick in the 2016 draft

http://BAN-INCOMING-IN-3-2-1/images/fball/cowboysb_logo.gifDallas Cowboys: Shilique Calhoun, DE/OLB, Michigan State http://BAN-INCOMING-IN-3-2-1/college/MichiganState_logo.gif
Jeremy Mincey is expected to play a big role in Dallas' defense this year. Think about that for a second. The Cowboys added Demarcus Lawrence in the second round of this past draft, but they'll need to add another pass-rusher soon with Anthony Spencer due to hit free agency again in March.

One of the big problems I have with our schedule isn't just that we play the NFW West, it's that three of the games that might seem like fairly higher probability wins if at home (Jags, Titans, maybe Rams) are all road games. I know that no games are even close to gimmes for this team anyway.
The odds are that we don't win all three of those road games, as any game on the road in the NFL is fairly tough.

Scary stuff.

In the end, this team needs to win most of it's home games and maybe steal a few on the road if possible.

 

[big dog cowboy]

One nice thing about 8-8 is that it means you actually did win half your games. We like to pretend we don't for whatever reason, but it's not the case.

All the off season bashing and negative threads and posts and we won 8 games last year? Could have fooled me. My guess would have been we went 3-13 or 4-12 at best.

 

[TwoDeep3]

So Dallas went 5-1 against the East last year (would have been 6-0 with a healthy Romo the last week), and now you think they go 1-5?

Have you seen the train wrecks in New York and Washington? The Commanders don't have a quarterback, and the only thing the Giants have is a quarterback.

Yes, and this defense cannot stop the run nor the pass. While most don't give the crredit due the QB's in the East, I think any of them and all of them can find the open man because of no pass rush by Dallas.

Last year was last year.