Six Teams that will give the Cowboys Trouble in 2005

[Phoenix-Talon]

Teams identified are scheduled games in 2005 regular season (divisional/non-divisional)...

San Diego - Sep 11

Up and coming of late 2004 season.

Oakland - Oct 2

Marty is a great coach -- thought he'd do better in 2004; they're tough

Seattle - Oct 23

Great passing game w/Alexander; all-round team hungry for a name. Almost made one last year. They'll be there for 4 quarters.

Arizona - Oct 30

Improved team since they left the NFC-East (Emmits gone); but they'll return to the NFC-E with a viciousness.

Denver - Nov 24

They've made some improvements also.

Kansas - Dec 24

Dangerous threat to any Team. Dick Vermeil will bring the "A" game for 60 miinutes.

St. Louis - Jan 1

Unknown variable - that's why they're going to be trouble.

Of course no one in the NFC-East will give you trouble.

 

[dargonking999]

I say Denver and KC arent gonna give us trouble,Denver is an inconstant team, and KC doenst fair well against good defense(which is what we have), Arizona is good but theydont have everything they need, there D to me isnt good enough,

and your right nobody in the NFC east will give us trouble

 

[Phoenix-Talon]

Arizona is good but theydont have everything they need, there D to me isnt good enough,

Your defense was mediocre last year and untested this year.

and your right nobody in the NFC east will give us trouble

I thought so!

 

[dargonking999]

Your right it is untested and by the time that game comes around, we will know just how good it is, but there D has no identy, and i dont think they can run the ball, and how long will warner last throwing the ball, how good is the OL, there are alot of questions

 

[Roughneck]

I'd be much more interested in teams that will give the Cowboys trouble.

 

[Phoenix-Talon]

Your right it is untested and by the time that game comes around, we will know just how good it is, but there D has no identy, and i dont think they can run the ball, and how long will warner last throwing the ball, how good is the OL, there are alot of questions

I'll buy that one.

 

[Phoenix-Talon]

I'd be much more interested in teams that will give the Cowboys trouble.

Alright, looking at your schedule, who do you think thhose teasm will be?

 

[Tio]

Oakland - Oct 2


Marty is a great coach -- thought he'd do better in 2004; they're tough

Marty coaches the chargers

 

[Phoenix-Talon]

Oakland - Oct 2


Marty is a great coach -- thought he'd do better in 2004; they're tough

Marty coaches the chargers

Thanks. Do you think he'll e trouble for the Cowbozoy?

 

[StonetheCrow77]

Eagles, Chargers, Giants, Raiders, Chiefs, Seahawks, Panthers... those should be the tougher games...

 

[dargonking999]

Thanks. Do you think he'll e trouble for the Cowbozoy?

Offense yes because it is early in the season, Defense no, because they havent had one in awile, i dont think that guy they got from Minn was the missing link.

 

[LaTunaNostra]

Oakland - Oct 2


Marty is a great coach -- thought he'd do better in 2004; they're tough

Marty coaches the chargers

Seattle - Oct 23

Great passing game w/Alexander; all-round team hungry for a name. Almost made one last year. They'll be there for 4 quarters

Lunch is on me, Tio, if Shaun Alexander averaged as many receptions in his 16 games as JJ did in his 7.5.

A six team commentary (I mean other than the cliches)is way beyond the scope of fans who in general sound like they catch two games a year.

 

[Phoenix-Talon]

Offense yes because it is early in the season, Defense no, because they havent had one in awile, i dont think that guy they got from Minn was the missing link.

Ok. What about the other 5 non-divisional games mentioned?

 

[dargonking999]

Ok. What about the other 5 non-divisional games mentioned?

I already gave you my opinion, remember the first post i made

 

[Waffle]

Lunch is on me, Tio, if Shaun Alexander averaged as many receptions in his 16 games as JJ did in his 7.5.

A six team commentary (I mean other than the cliches)is way beyond the scope of fans who in general sound like they catch two games a year.

Ouch!

 

[Phoenix-Talon]

Ouch!

...if Shaun Alexander averaged as many receptions in his 16 games as JJ did in his 7.5. (officially recorded as 8 Games).

A six team commentary (I mean other than the cliches)is way beyond the scope of fans who in general sound like they catch two games a year.

That's too emotional! Fans who watch football more than others don't necessarily know football more than others! Someone is blowing a lot of smoke in your ear. Here's why ...

Shaun Alexander was 2nd in NFL all-time rushing in 2004 -- 1,696 Yards! That's not an avarage -- that's a FACT! If a player had played as many games as another would they have better stats? Who the ____ knows?!

Year Player G GS ATT Yards LG TD FD

2004 S. Alexander 16 16 353 1,696 44 16 77
2004 J. Jones 8 7 197 819 53 7 44

You can't average hypothetical stats that were never earned! Somebody needs to turn off their TV, and go back to football elementary school to determine fact from fiction, before they start making selling wolf tickets.

 

[jterrell]

Interesting post PT and good to consider.
Way early but not much else to talk about right now.
Just random thoughts on these teams and then matchup consideration.

SD: Good team that may have slightly overachieved last year. OL is getting better but still not great. LT is gonna get yards over 4 quarters. Defense is running the same 3-4 we are switchign to so offense should be prepared for it. Tough matchup for Dallas who will get tested against run week 1. Secret weapon could be LT out of backfield.

Oak: Overrated team going in. They stole some wins late with a high octane offense but played zero defense and the defense got worse if that is possible in the offseason. It'll be all offense all the time in Oak. Dallas should match up well with them because of the CB additions in the off-season and the added pass rush. Dallas by 14 here. You just can't let BP run whatever he wants on offense and expect to have the ball, much less win the game. Moss was a horrible add because they needed young talent yet gave up a 1st to get a great player but headcase who mans their strongest position by far: WR.

Sea: Mediocre squad we beat last year. Better offense than OAK with running game but defense is fair to spare at best. Dallas was able to run Julius at will last seaosn and I doubt that changes. Holmgren needs some defensive help or a Luby's discount because this is probably it for him in the league if they fail to make the playoffs and they may. Dallas by 7.

Zona: Developing WR corps, Aging QB. RBs should get it done. Very good chance to win soft division. We are their biggest rival and they will play their best against us. Trap game for Dallas for sure. Will be tough to beat even though Dallas is a better team on paper.

Denver: Denver is holding steady at mediocre. Kinda like Plummer himself, this team is just not more than average. They can still run the ball but nothing like the glory days of Terrell Davis. Plummer is very streaky and ultimately drags the offense down the dumps. If Champ Bailey doesn't play better they will be weak again on defense. I think Dalla smatches up well because BP will play it close to the vest and wait on Plummer to make a game breaking mistake.

StL: The Rams are toast. Martz had a good thing when he took over but he had rode that horse too long. Bulger is an average QB and the WR corps is aging at the top. A good RB corps but they wont use them enough or at the right times if Martz follows his typical patterns. Doesn't scare me as a matchup at all. Prolly wont win more than 5 games.

NFCE: Philly is better on paper and still look at Dallas as a mini-Super Bowl. Will be tough to win either game but BP will get excited about trying and blowout days are over. The Giants will be sporadic with Eli in place but are too good to lose 10 games. Beating them twice could be key to playoff run. The Skins are gonna sell out ot beat Dallas but it probably won't help. We are just in their heads and their talent is really bad right now. Not just a lack of talent but a lack of pieces that fit together. Oh and Shawn Springs was way overhyped last season. He wasn't tested much because teams didn't try to do more than score 14 points. No pressure to go deep at all. Just shoot for field goals and allow the Wash offense to meltdown.

Dallas should win 9-11 games if they are moderately healthy with no great breaks or horrid shots. 8 is porbably low water make and 12 high water mark. To get 8 they'd have to have really misse dont he defensive scheme. To get 12 they'd need to beat Philly at least once while beating everyone whose equal or worse on paper and catch some late game magic.

10-6 is my prediction with a wild card appearance.

 

[jterrell]

That's too emotional! Fans who watch football more than others don't necessarily know football more than others! Someone is blowing a lot of smoke in your ear. Here's why ...

Shaun Alexander was 2nd in NFL all-time rushing in 2004 -- 1,696 Yards! That's not an avarage -- that's a FACT! If a player had played as many games as another would they have better stats? Who the ____ knows?!

Year Player G GS ATT Yards LG TD FD

2004 S. Alexander 16 16 353 1,696 44 16 77
2004 J. Jones 8 7 197 819 53 7 44

You can't average hypothetical stats that were never earned! Somebody needs to turn off their TV, and go back to football elementary school to determine fact from fiction, before they start making selling wolf tickets.

Yet SEA questions Alexander's heart consistently and reportedly shopped him in trade. Sometimes raw stats can be misleading. SA seemed to give up on alot of runs that would have earned key first downs. He looks like a powerful back but we have all seen RW absolutely demolish him on replay after replay.

I'd rather have JJ right now even tho I under why SA will be more highly rated going into the season by virtually everyone.

 

[Phoenix-Talon]

Interesting post PT and good to consider.
Way early but not much else to talk about right now.
Just random thoughts on these teams and then matchup consideration.

Great justifications -- I like your perspectives JT.

 

[Hoov]

Interesting post PT and good to consider.
Way early but not much else to talk about right now.
Just random thoughts on these teams and then matchup consideration.

SD: Good team that may have slightly overachieved last year. OL is getting better but still not great. LT is gonna get yards over 4 quarters. Defense is running the same 3-4 we are switchign to so offense should be prepared for it. Tough matchup for Dallas who will get tested against run week 1. Secret weapon could be LT out of backfield.

Oak: Overrated team going in. They stole some wins late with a high octane offense but played zero defense and the defense got worse if that is possible in the offseason. It'll be all offense all the time in Oak. Dallas should match up well with them because of the CB additions in the off-season and the added pass rush. Dallas by 14 here. You just can't let BP run whatever he wants on offense and expect to have the ball, much less win the game. Moss was a horrible add because they needed young talent yet gave up a 1st to get a great player but headcase who mans their strongest position by far: WR.

Sea: Mediocre squad we beat last year. Better offense than OAK with running game but defense is fair to spare at best. Dallas was able to run Julius at will last seaosn and I doubt that changes. Holmgren needs some defensive help or a Luby's discount because this is probably it for him in the league if they fail to make the playoffs and they may. Dallas by 7.

Zona: Developing WR corps, Aging QB. RBs should get it done. Very good chance to win soft division. We are their biggest rival and they will play their best against us. Trap game for Dallas for sure. Will be tough to beat even though Dallas is a better team on paper.

Denver: Denver is holding steady at mediocre. Kinda like Plummer himself, this team is just not more than average. They can still run the ball but nothing like the glory days of Terrell Davis. Plummer is very streaky and ultimately drags the offense down the dumps. If Champ Bailey doesn't play better they will be weak again on defense. I think Dalla smatches up well because BP will play it close to the vest and wait on Plummer to make a game breaking mistake.

StL: The Rams are toast. Martz had a good thing when he took over but he had rode that horse too long. Bulger is an average QB and the WR corps is aging at the top. A good RB corps but they wont use them enough or at the right times if Martz follows his typical patterns. Doesn't scare me as a matchup at all. Prolly wont win more than 5 games.

NFCE: Philly is better on paper and still look at Dallas as a mini-Super Bowl. Will be tough to win either game but BP will get excited about trying and blowout days are over. The Giants will be sporadic with Eli in place but are too good to lose 10 games. Beating them twice could be key to playoff run. The Skins are gonna sell out ot beat Dallas but it probably won't help. We are just in their heads and their talent is really bad right now. Not just a lack of talent but a lack of pieces that fit together. Oh and Shawn Springs was way overhyped last season. He wasn't tested much because teams didn't try to do more than score 14 points. No pressure to go deep at all. Just shoot for field goals and allow the Wash offense to meltdown.

Dallas should win 9-11 games if they are moderately healthy with no great breaks or horrid shots. 8 is porbably low water make and 12 high water mark. To get 8 they'd have to have really misse dont he defensive scheme. To get 12 they'd need to beat Philly at least once while beating everyone whose equal or worse on paper and catch some late game magic.

10-6 is my prediction with a wild card appearance.

Great post, i couldnt agree more.