Tell me if these 3 Observations are obvious about our Cowboys

[JohnsKey19]

Hayden is a sub-jag, we have a soft middle...

Not all on Hayden. But not sure why we continue to ride with a guy who everyone agrees is mediocre at best. Whether Marinelli values the 1T or not, the run defense would be a better player with a better 1T. pretty simple.

 

[garyv]

I personally don't think Malcom Brown helps the Cowboys at the point however they have to improve the backup QB spot
by having someone groomed and ready to step in...my beef is the fact why sign Brandon Weeden he was not the type backup
we needed here in Dallas. As a coaching staff you should look and see ahead and think that if Dez Bryant goes down can
Terrance become a #1 well hell anyone knows hes a #3 at best. These issues should have been addressed. I'm not
a firm believer in spending #1 picks on the secondary there are way too many busts to count. Drafting Cornerbacks and Safeties
too high are a mistake. I would take them later rounds or free agency. The team needs work but I'm not going to have a complete
meltdown but do know strongly we need to really find a way to beat Seattle next week at home.

 

[ShiningStar]

When Dallas was at their 1st round pick, who did you want the Cowboys to take? I personally wanted Malcom Brown out of Texas.

Would you still rather have a Malcom Brown or a Byron Jones who is either shutting down or slowing down every tight end the Cowboys have played this season up to this point?

i sitll like Bryon Jones

 

[CATCH17]

Lack of ball skills and awareness as compared to other teams is obvious with our secondary.....does coaching help with this??? if so, ours DB coach is terrible....which I believe is the case...

I think it's scheme.


We spent money and drafted high at this position for YEARS and we have never found a guy that doesn't play almost this exact same way as we have now.

As good as Newman was he did not make plays.

 

[Idgit]

It certainly doesn't help. We need turnovers in the worst way.

But, our defense only gave up 13 points to the Giants, even after we were -3 in TO differential. That's pretty remarkable.

I think our defense played pretty outstanding yesterday outside of a few gaffes. The offense absolutely shot itself in the foot with the turnovers. No pick 6, no kick return TD, no offensive turnovers and we might win that game by 20 points.

You simply can't put up almost 500 yards of offense and only score 20 points.

The positive is, if they play that well against Seattle, Seattle may not even get in in the endzone. If we don't turn the ball over wrecklessly on offense, our defense (provided they play as well as they did against the Giants, which they should, Seattle's offense is pretty terrible), even at its current level of not forcing any TO's, should still be good enough to make it a very winnable game.

I really don't understand the lack of turnovers, it's mind boggling at this point. Luckily, we play 2 very bad offenses, and a third who's number we seem to have lately, in the next 3 games. Our defense at its current level is good enough for us to be competitive. *If* they can start forcing some turnovers, we could very well win the next 3.

It's going to be an interesting couple of weeks.

I don't disagree on the defensive play, in general. But it's the turnover thing that hurts. We basically need them to be studs. Both on not letting teams score, and in terms of taking the ball away. Because I don't trust the offense to get it done for us.

The ST miscues make winning impossible.

 

[gmoney112]

I don't disagree on the defensive play, in general. But it's the turnover thing that hurts. We basically need them to be studs. Both on not letting teams score, and in terms of taking the ball away. Because I don't trust the offense to get it done for us.

The ST miscues make winning impossible.

I still don't understand why, with our ST difficulties, the ball is not kicked out the back of the endzone on every kickoff. As soon as Harris fielded that kick, I was questioning that decision, and sure enough he has a hole the size of a Mack truck open up for him. That should have never happened, even fielding the kick alone gives them momentum. We just scored, our defense had been playing very well, and our ST unit is not very good, that ball should never have been fielded.

I'll let them take the ball on the 20 every time with this unit. I wouldn't even think twice.

 

[dallasfan4lizife]

We're last in the league for TO differential and takeaways. Averaging 0.5 turnovers per game is embarrassing.

The coaching staff and FO are proving to be bottom of the barrel when it comes to evaluating talent at the skill positions.

 

[CF74]

When Dallas was at their 1st round pick, who did you want the Cowboys to take? I personally wanted Malcom Brown out of Texas.

Would you still rather have a Malcom Brown or a Byron Jones who is either shutting down or slowing down every tight end the Cowboys have played this season up to this point?

Good question. Haven't been following Brown but if he's doing his job I'd imagine he'd have been the better choice..

 

[punchnjudy]

Impossible to know, but I wonder how many more turnovers the defense would be generating if Tony were healthy. They've been unlucky in a lot of ways, and having to face competent qb's during this stretch is one of them. Eli is turnover prone, but he's not an idiot. He went into the game knowing that Dallas needed to generate momentum and possibly points on defense through turnovers. Ditto for Brees and Brady. Their best chance was against Atlanta when they got off to a big lead, and I believe they simply dropped a few opportunities in that game. Wilson will also probably do a good job of protecting the ball against this defense.

 

[Floatyworm]

1. I think we all agree we miss Romo however I do feel much better about Cassell than Weeden.
There is hope in this change.

2. We need Dez back quickly with Cassell or Romo. Terrance Williams can't assume the role
of a WR #1 hes not capable. Lack of Downhill 1 on 1 ability against opposing Corners.

3. In my opinion the Defense is not generating any Turnovers to help the Offense. We have
absolutely zero playmakers in our secondary absolutely zero.

Next Draft in 2016 we need: QB#2, RB#1 (build around young RB with our young OL),
WR#2 and playmakers in the back 7 on Defense.

1. True

2. True....but we still need more help. We have no speed to get over the top of CBs

3. False. I blame our scheme more than the players. Guys are coached up to play off/soft....and make the tackle. Think of it this way. Moneyball. Cowboys are gambling by the numbers....If they don't give up the big play on D....then their offense will beat you. Unfortuanely....We have been beating ourselves w/ turnovers and special team gaffs.

 

[xwalker]

1. I think we all agree we miss Romo however I do feel much better about Cassell than Weeden.
There is hope in this change.

2. We need Dez back quickly with Cassell or Romo. Terrance Williams can't assume the role
of a WR #1 hes not capable. Lack of Downhill 1 on 1 ability against opposing Corners.

3. In my opinion the Defense is not generating any Turnovers to help the Offense. We have
absolutely zero playmakers in our secondary absolutely zero.

Next Draft in 2016 we need: QB#2, RB#1 (build around young RB with our young OL),
WR#2 and playmakers in the back 7 on Defense.

Part of these turnover issue is that teams play conservatively on offense against the Cowboys because they are not worried about the Cowboys offense.

Think about how it was difficult for defenses to get INTs against Weed until late in games when he had to take risks. Those defenses were not complaining about not getting turnovers because they also were not giving up a lot of points.

 

[Zekeats]

Their best defensive back is a rookie that plays a hybrid position.

Our best defensive back was inactive yesterday.

 

[mahoneybill]

It's not bad luck on the secondary's part. They have a history of not getting interceptions. Cowboys interceptions have come from linebackers the last few years.

Agree, as I recall Bruce Carter & Sean Lee, throw in 1 maybe two from McClain. The only DB int I can recall was Patmon last year

 

[Fla Cowpoke]

Our best defensive back was inactive yesterday.

Oh God, so now Patmon is your pet cat. He was very mediocre and got replaced by a guy that is playing much better than he did. I would however like to see Carr cut or benched and put Patmon back in. Inexperienced mistakes is better than veteran incompetence.

 

[JoeKing]

Agree with your observations but disagree with your drafting preference.

 

[Pessimist_cowboy]

1.DT
2.QB
3.RB
4.WR
5.DB

IMO

 

[Pessimist_cowboy]

Our best defensive back was inactive yesterday.

He hasn't been very good. I really hope Carr is gone next year. I like Oscan, Claiborne, and White. With jones being a hybrid but i would draft another CB.

 

[ShiningStar]

Heres my observations.

1. I am still waiting for Patmon to be the beast everyone told me he was.

2 Still waiting for Cole Beasleys break out season.

3. Still waiting for Tyrone to impress.

 

[Pessimist_cowboy]

Heres my observations.

1. I am still waiting for Patmon to be the beast everyone told me he was.

2 Still waiting for Cole Beasleys break out season.

3. Still waiting for Tyrone to impress.

#2 will never happen without ROMO. #1/3 have been huge disappointments.

 

[fortdick]

Not all on Hayden. But not sure why we continue to ride with a guy who everyone agrees is mediocre at best. Whether Marinelli values the 1T or not, the run defense would be a better player with a better 1T. pretty simple.

I don't agree. Hayden is mediocre, so it isn't every body.