Sandbagging Strategy

[CowboysFaninHouston]

I don’t see bringing in a paying Gruden if you aren’t gonna involve him in those decisions
I agree that money was likely a part of decisions and I honestly get cooper trade
But an elite pass rusher is so rare
Rookies cost less and they have 3 first rnd picks so they may have a plan to try an make a run with the heart of your team on rookie contracts
I get the thinking there but I’d kept atleast the pass rusher to build around
I think they are thinking QB and dump Carr but not sure this is the year I go looking for a QB

I think they have 5 1st round pick this year and next.....maybe gruden didn't think he has enough assets so now with 5 they have some flexibility like browns to rebuild roster.

 

[JW82]

This has to be a joke. Right?

 

[KLJ]

what a troll. state something incredibly stupid and then never return to defend your post. the height of trolling.

 

[conner01]

I think they have 5 1st round pick this year and next.....maybe gruden didn't think he has enough assets so now with 5 they have some flexibility like browns to rebuild roster.

Not a bad plan if you win in first 4-5 years
Long term you have 5 first rnd picks to pay over a two year period

 

[Tommy]

Do any of you believe the Dallas Cowboys sandbagged the first half of the season? They seem like a different team the last 5 games?

The Eagles employed a similar strategy to win the Super Bowl last year - Foles looked like a joke, a shell of a broken man, and then ALL OF A SUDDEN he decided to get good.

Could Dak Prescott and Jason Garrett be employing a similar strategy along with Rod Marinelli, who for years has been responsible for one of the most laughingstock defenses in the NFL.

Allow the enemy to underestimate you, then lower the boom after the underdog status has been given to the team.

Yes!

I think the Eagles are doing it to. I think they messed up though by waiting too long.

 

[Stryker44]

Yes!

I think the Eagles are doing it to. I think they messed up though by waiting too long.

The Eagles mistake was not playing football earlier in the game and overestimating their defenses ability in overtime.

But yes, Pederson and Foles won a Super Bowl last year via the sandbagging strategy. Could be Dallas this year who winds up "shocking the world"