Bobhaze
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So just for fun and curiosity...I’m wondering:
And this FO’s yearly dumpster dive philosophy in FA seems to put a lot of pressure on the draft being able to fix all the holes.
Thoughts?
- When was the last time going into a season, you were confident the Cowboys were contenders for a Super Bowl? For me, it would have to be 2007. Romo had emerged as a real talent, and the Cowboys had a legit defense that Parcells had shaped. That team did get the number 1 seed...you know the rest.
- When was the last time you were confident going into the playoffs that we could make some noise? For me it was both 2014, the last year Romo was still upright, and 2016, when Dak was a rookie. The 2016 team had shown a physical dominance in the running game. The 2016 defense was also ranked 5th. Unfortunately both defenses were not that good when it counted.
- When was the last time you felt great about this organization’s off season Free Agency moves? I can’t think of a recent year.
- When was the last time this team had a dominant DT (or interior defensive lineman)? LeRoi Glover? He was a NT in the 3-4. Jay Ratliff? Not sure he was dominant. Anyone else? I contend that this FO for some reason (since Parcells left) no longer values interior DL. I don’t understand why.
- When was the last time this team had a dominant Safety? Roy Williams? He had a couple of really good years, then was exposed that he couldn’t cover receivers very well. Was it Darren Woodson? Woodson was great. It’s still a mystery why this organization undervalues the S position.
- When was the last time our defense was physically dominating opponents on a semi-regular basis? 2009? 2007? It’s been a very long time.
And this FO’s yearly dumpster dive philosophy in FA seems to put a lot of pressure on the draft being able to fix all the holes.
Thoughts?