Something about.. Feels like Our time.. 50

[LittleBoyBlue]

I agree with you to a point. Yes, every team's fans feel a sense of optimism and hope. But there's a difference between realistic hope based on facts and pollyannic hope based on just unrealistic expectations.

For example, even though I had "hopes" the Cowboys would push for a playoff spot. I, realistically, didn't think we had the chance in those 8-8 season because I didn't believe we had the discipline, the coaching and the running game to beat better teams.

But I have a better feeling this year based on the realization ...

a.) We've gotten better on defense with the addition of Hardy (a proven pass rusher), a young DeMarcus Lawrence (who was coming on late last year), a projected pass rushing demon in Randy Gregory and an athletic and smart corner/safety in Byron Jones. Then we get Lee back playing at a position that may prevent him from reinjuring himself and crazy-Ro who, if his head on straight, is one of the best middle linebackers in the game.

b.) We'll be in year 2 of Marinelli's defense, which means we should be even better than we were with a bunch of no-names

c.) Then you add La 'el Collins on this stalwart offensive line, a happy and well-paid Dez Bryant who is back to avenge the "No Catch" and a Tony Romo who is healthier and more focused than ever ...

There's reason for hope that's not of the pie-in-the-sky variety.

Just saying ...

And I agree with you... To a point. ;-)

Johnny manziel ain't leading any team
Bradford/Sanchez/Tebow ain't
Raiders ... Etc

Where I disagree. Those 8-8 seasons had a shot to get into playoffs. Deserving or not... Winning and advancing or not. Was there for taking.

 

[LittleBoyBlue]

That's just gas. Take a couple of Cowboyszone Debbie Downers and see your doctor in the morning.




Here's hoping your feeling is the only feeling that counts.

In my best maxwell smart voice.... "Ahhhhh yes, the old clever "it's prob gas" comment" lol

Me too... Me too!

Agree.. It has to be.

I think 2 things are key.

1. Actually improving the pass rush.. The players are their so hopefully the production comes with it.

2. We need to play at home in the playoffs.

I don't want to go to Green Bay or Seattle again in January.

I hear ya... But my thinking... My feeling is ... It doesn't matter. Team of destiny stuff is what I'm talkin bout!

 

[xwalker]

There's something about this year. The cumulation of "things" or lack of a better word.

This really feels like we are there. Just kick the door in and take it!

I think it's our time, everything is just different. I really think 50 is ours.

Thinking that we are winning it seems more real than thinking we might not win it.


With that said, I will be out of my mind if we don't win it. It's so real... Already!

The roster and coaching staff seem to be in the best shape that they've been in for a long time.

I do want to see them in the preseason before I really know what to think about the overall team.

In general, I don't see anything that would keep them from contending other than injuries.

 

[waving monkey]

There's something about this year. The cumulation of "things" or lack of a better word.

This really feels like we are there. Just kick the door in and take it!

I think it's our time, everything is just different. I really think 50 is ours.

Thinking that we are winning it seems more real than thinking we might not win it.


With that said, I will be out of my mind if we don't win it. It's so real... Already!

Pretty much agree , certainly if not this year then next year.

 

[waving monkey]

The roster and coaching staff seem to be in the best shape that they've been in for a long time.

I do want to see them in the preseason before I really know what to think about the overall team.

In general, I don't see anything that would keep them from contending other than injuries.

contending at minimal

 

[LittleBoyBlue]

Pretty much agree , certainly if not this year then next year.

Being that SB50 is still up for grabs.. I'm saving "next year" for repeat... Back to back baby ;-)

The roster and coaching staff seem to be in the best shape that they've been in for a long time.

I do want to see them in the preseason before I really know what to think about the overall team.

In general, I don't see anything that would keep them from contending other than injuries.

Really? Not knocking your comment. But you think preseason will be telling ... One way or another?

 

[GimmeTheBall!]

There's something about this year. The cumulation of "things" or lack of a better word.

This really feels like we are there. Just kick the door in and take it!

I think it's our time, everything is just different. I really think 50 is ours.

Thinking that we are winning it seems more real than thinking we might not win it.


With that said, I will be out of my mind if we don't win it. It's so real... Already!

Yeah i always gets that feeling around this time of year.

 

[DallasEast]

Yeah i always gets that feeling around this time of year.

It's that not so fresh feeling, isn't it?

 

[DFWJC]

The media might not agree, but I think we could/should be a top 5 team or better.

Green Bay, Seattle, maybe Denver, New England, and a couple of others. And I'm sure there'll be a couple of surprise teams like Dallas was last year.
Dallas is right there if they avoid the injury bug.

 

[Amy50632]

Lets get it!

 

[Fletch]

Yes sir.





Lol

Seriously, i am in fever mode.

If we don't win soon... If Romo doesn't get a supe bowl... I will ... I will... I don't what I will do.... Argghhh

Do you have a significant other? If we somehow do not win, (I think we have a heckuva shot) you need to get your house in order. Just in case.

 

[GimmeTheBall!]

It's that not so fresh feeling, isn't it?

The boiling cabbage heps

 

[GimmeTheBall!]

In general, I don't see anything that would keep them from contending other than injuries.

me on the other ham i worry about the lack of a running game, the so-so secondary, no run stoppers and the DE's. Other than that I sleep like a baby, waking up ever 3 hours for a diaper change and feeding.

 

[GimmeTheBall!]

The boiling cabbage heps

someone say i should try Fabreze but I never heard his music.

 

[xwalker]

Being that SB50 is still up for grabs.. I'm saving "next year" for repeat... Back to back baby ;-)





Really? Not knocking your comment. But you think preseason will be telling ... One way or another?

Yes, the only day of the year that I really estimate how many games I think they might win is the day after final cuts. A lot usually happens in training camp good or bad. Injuries in TC had been problem some years. We'll have a much better feel for new players in the preaseason games.

Most years the season has gone about the way I expected it to go as of the day after final cuts. I said repeatedly near the end of TC last year that I thought they could be be much better, especially on defense. I had many arguments here about the defense. Risen told me at the time that the Cowboys didn't have any legit NFL players on their defense. I said they had 9 or 10 reasonable NFL starters and some talented young players like Hitchens.

The only big surprise with the team overall was that I didn't expect Martin to be All-Pro as a rookie.

 

[xwalker]

me on the other ham i worry about the lack of a running game, the so-so secondary, no run stoppers and the DE's. Other than that I sleep like a baby, waking up ever 3 hours for a diaper change and feeding.

Still not funny.

 

[LittleBoyBlue]

Yes, the only day of the year that I really estimate how many games I think they might win is the day after final cuts. A lot usually happens in training camp good or bad. Injuries in TC had been problem some years. We'll have a much better feel for new players in the preaseason games.

Most years the season has gone about the way I expected it to go as of the day after final cuts. I said repeatedly near the end of TC last year that I thought they could be be much better, especially on defense. I had many arguments here about the defense. Risen told me at the time that the Cowboys didn't have any legit NFL players on their defense. I said they had 9 or 10 reasonable NFL starters and some talented young players like Hitchens.

The only big surprise with the team overall was that I didn't expect Martin to be All-Pro as a rookie.

Ok. Would love to hear your evaluation after TC... then again preseason.

 

[tyke1doe]

And I agree with you... To a point. ;-)

Johnny manziel ain't leading any team
Bradford/Sanchez/Tebow ain't
Raiders ... Etc

Where I disagree. Those 8-8 seasons had a shot to get into playoffs. Deserving or not... Winning and advancing or not. Was there for taking.

We just interpreted 8-8 differently. I'm not going to fall out with anyone if they looked at 8-8 as the glass half full while I looked at it as the glass half empty.

As I've always said, I would be more than happy to be proven wrong. And that's the beauty of it all, the call-out threads notwithstanding.

I'll gladly eat crow if it means we're improving and putting ourselves in position to compete for a Super Bowl. My ego isn't that fragile that I have to be right on everything with respect to football and Cowboys predictions.

 

[LittleBoyBlue]

We just interpreted 8-8 differently. I'm not going to fall out with anyone if they looked at 8-8 as the glass half full while I looked at it as the glass half empty.

As I've always said, I would be more than happy to be proven wrong. And that's the beauty of it all, the call-out threads notwithstanding.

I'll gladly eat crow if it means we're improving and putting ourselves in position to compete for a Super Bowl. My ego isn't that fragile that I have to be right on everything with respect to football and Cowboys predictions.

Salute!

 

[GimmeTheBall!]

Still not funny.

Well someone woke up on the rung side of the bed and with his face paint not properly on!

Lissen, turn that frown upside down into a smile!