Our season probably hinges on these areas

CowboysFaninHouston said:
Darnold benefitted from top defense in the lwague and a great running game and he was given arguably the best WR in the league.

The QB does make a difference if they are Elite. They tend to perform with less resources. Good QBs need some help, run game or better Wrs, or top notch defense. But it comes down to what they can do once given those resources. Coaching in those cases matter a lot.
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I'd largely agree...This isnt a Dak good or Dak bad argument, it's a bigger point about the position in general. Put a good QB in a good situation and you'll get good results. Put a good QB in a bad situation and you're fighting to break 500 for the year. There are probably more "good" QBs around the league that you can win with than people realize though....there just are not a ton of good situations around the league.

I'd have to double check the numbers, but I think among the top 15 cap hits at QB last year only like 6 of them even made the playoffs. Teams spend so much time & resources developing and paying QBs, but once they get paid it can really handicap the rest of your roster unless your owner is willing to throw money at the problem like the Rams and Eagles have done.
 
TheMarathonContinues said:
Why do you guys always ask him to prove posts like that to you? He’s not gonna do it for one. Second, we have a whole hate brigade. We’ve seen some of the dumbest Dak takes bar none. That wouldn’t even be the wordy one. A poster on here said Dak is insecure because he has tattoos and he can’t lead lol. Then there’s the Dinucci is gonna take his spot…Andy Dalton is better….ive seen a lot of them.
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and you Dak bots always excusing his failures
 
I would put RT as a serious concern as well
Steele is not getting any better and will probably get worse
he is already a serious liability as a pass protector
 
Our season hinged on Jerry not being GM. Since that didn't happen everything else is just minutia. The season has already been a failure.
 
gtb1943 said:
I would put RT as a serious concern as well
Steele is not getting any better and will probably get worse
he is already a serious liability as a pass protector
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Yep, I think I'm of the minority of one that believes that left and right offensive tackle performance will determine the success of this season.

REGARDLESS of how Schott, Adams and Riley try to scheme and/or help them.

I don't think either will be able to pass block effectively for a full season and this will lead to team losses.

jmo
 
fivetwos said:
-Left tackle is the top concern, no doubt.

-Not worried about LB unless there’s a ton of injuries, and from what I understand, they will be using only two in most sets.

-Overall, I’m a bit concerned that they may have gotten a bit complacent on offense while trying to fix such an awful defense. This offense was far from perfect and if Guyton hasn’t improved, he is capable of bringing the entire thing down.

They need another playmaker somewhere. That could easily be Blue, or maybe Trigg emerges, or Turpins role could expand (not recommended lol) but I do think they need someone else to step up and be a threat beyond CD and GP.
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They passed on Lomu and Trost in the draft.

Both instant starters at LT.
 
thunderpimp91 said:
Sorry I ended up writing a small book on that one lol
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Ya know its funny though, because when it's your version of long winded blueblood type prose I have no problem reading it, agreeing with it and appreciating it.
 
As the OP stated 6 areas of concern, 4 of them are defense related. Agreed, with that.

Lots of new players, plus the "leftover vets" trying improve last year's disastrous performance.

Plus a new face, first time DC, trying to put the pieces together is no easy task, merits the concern.

In my opinion, and that's is what we share here, would probably be area #1
priority.

Another area, not to say only 2, is the QB position. I'm not confident that the current 2 backups on the roster could admirable fill in if Dak goes down.

I sure hope they change my thought process when the opportunity present
itself.
 
fivetwos said:
-Left tackle is the top concern, no doubt.

-Not worried about LB unless there’s a ton of injuries, and from what I understand, they will be using only two in most sets.

-Overall, I’m a bit concerned that they may have gotten a bit complacent on offense while trying to fix such an awful defense. This offense was far from perfect and if Guyton hasn’t improved, he is capable of bringing the entire thing down.

They need another playmaker somewhere. That could easily be Blue, or maybe Trigg emerges, or Turpins role could expand (not recommended lol) but I do think they need someone else to step up and be a threat beyond CD and GP.
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We don't use two TE's in the passing game. Only way another TE stands out is if Ferguson goes down.
 
Bobhaze said:
I believe the Cowboys have upgraded their roster and coaching staff this off-season in several areas. We’ve added much needed talent on defense, and added an innovative young Defensive Coordinator along with some new blood assistants to support him.

On paper this has been a decent off-season, certainly compared to recent years. The key will be translating what’s on paper to the field and the scoreboard.

IMO, the success of the 2026 season will hinge on four player positions along with the ability of our new DC to build a consistent defensive scheme, and our second year HC to build some team chemistry and culture.

THE FOUR POSITIONS
  • LEFT TACKLE - arguably the second most important position on offense is LT. And our Cowboys desperately need 2024 first round pick Tyler Guyton to show us a lot more than he has his first two seasons. His physical talent is there but the commitment to being a consistent pro hasn’t. If Guyton can become more consistent, our offense can be special. If he can’t, he’s on bust watch and we have a big hole at LT.
  • LINEBACKER - we’ve added some talent but the depth is paper thin. DeMarvion Overshown is a real talent but he hasn’t been healthy long for any season yet. The addition of Dee Winters is an upgrade, but after those two there are a ton of question marks. Third round pick Jaishawn Barham is talented but raw. And they are all in a new scheme. IMO this position needs some veteran presence.
  • EDGE RUSHER - we’ve added a good player in Rashon Gary. He’s a good run stopper and an above average pass rusher. We drafted a talented young pass rusher in Malachi Lawrence. And 2nd year rusher Donovan Ezeiruaku emerged late last year. None of these guys are great pass rushers. We have to hope we can get a pass rush by committee.
  • CORNER - some of the biggest question marks are at this position. Veteran Deron Bland has been really good at times but has also had two foot surgeries the last two years. We added a FA good corner in Cobie Durant on a 1 yr cheap deal. And 2nd year Shavon Revel must show he can be healthy enough to play well. This position may also need a late addition veteran.
COACHING
  • NEW DC CHRIS PARKER - our new DC appears to be just what the Dr ordered. He’s bringing a much better scheme and has a great rapport with the players. But he’s also 34, and has yet to call a play as a DC. He may need some time to grow and learn.
  • HC BRIAN SCHOTTENHEIMER- his second year as HC needs to be a breakout. His first year he showed some offensive chops but he was handed a terrible defensive roster and DC. IMO he needs to lay off the cheesy “Bro Language” he throws out and prove he is a cohesive leader of men.
I’m excited to see what this team will be. The 2024 and 2025 seasons gave us a 14-19-1 record with no playoffs. This team’s talent has certainly been upgraded and hope is real. But as the saying goes, “Hope is not a strategy”.

We are just six weeks away from real football and finding out what this team really is. Can’t wait.
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Guyton hasnt been, committed to football?
I thought it more about injuries.
 
Great analysis, and that's pretty much how I see it. Along with the need to stay healthy for once (and away from penalties)
 
thunderpimp91 said:
I'd largely agree...This isnt a Dak good or Dak bad argument, it's a bigger point about the position in general. Put a good QB in a good situation and you'll get good results. Put a good QB in a bad situation and you're fighting to break 500 for the year. There are probably more "good" QBs around the league that you can win with than people realize though....there just are not a ton of good situations around the league.

I'd have to double check the numbers, but I think among the top 15 cap hits at QB last year only like 6 of them even made the playoffs. Teams spend so much time & resources developing and paying QBs, but once they get paid it can really handicap the rest of your roster unless your owner is willing to throw money at the problem like the Rams and Eagles have done.
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Its a position of impact for sure. Its still the cheapest and easiest way to do it, because to go with a lesser QB you have to have e so many pieces right and in place and it's costly.

And the league rules changed, to make it more pass happy. More scoring. Handicap defenses. Don't touch the QB because they are impactful and expensive.
That's why they get over drafted and over paid. Unless somebody comes up with another formula, it's going to be this way
 
fivetwos said:
-Left tackle is the top concern, no doubt.

-Not worried about LB unless there’s a ton of injuries, and from what I understand, they will be using only two in most sets.

-Overall, I’m a bit concerned that they may have gotten a bit complacent on offense while trying to fix such an awful defense. This offense was far from perfect and if Guyton hasn’t improved, he is capable of bringing the entire thing down.

They need another playmaker somewhere. That could easily be Blue, or maybe Trigg emerges, or Turpins role could expand (not recommended lol) but I do think they need someone else to step up and be a threat beyond CD and GP.
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I think what we're lacking most on O is a slot WR, a guy who busts the seams and just gets open.
 
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