The Cowboys Are Extremely Young

[NeonDeion21]

Regardless of what happens in the playoffs, Cowboy fans should be encouraged with the direction the team is going. Outside of Tony Romo and Jason Witten, the core of their team is extremely young. Here are the ages of 17 players who I consider to be core players on the Cowboys roster (as of 12/27/2014):



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[Risen Star]

When your QB is 34 with back bones like pretzels and your only other viable option is Brandon Weeden, it really tempers the enthusiasm for the foreseeable future.

When you don't have a QB, you don't have anything. You're just one of the have nots of the league.

 

[NeonDeion21]

When your QB is 34 with back bones like pretzels and your only other viable option is Brandon Weeden, it really tempers the enthusiasm for the foreseeable future.

When you don't have a QB, you don't have anything. You're just one of the have nots of the league.

I consider the future to be 2-3 years. We are seeing a lot of good QBs playing at ages 36-37. They have some time to find a QB.

 

[Risen Star]

I consider the future to be 2-3 years. We are seeing a lot of good QBs playing at ages 36-37. They have some time to find a QB.

Sure, Romo could play at this level another 2 or 3 years. But he also could never do it again. He could break down next year. We don't know. That's my point. That uncertainty and eventual reality makes it hard to get too excited about the future.

 

[justbob]

And negative trolling every post gets old. Stay between the lines.

 

[NeonDeion21]

Sure, Romo could play at this level another 2 or 3 years. But he also could never do it again. He could break down next year.

This could be said for a ton of QBs in the NFL.

 

[RS12]

Every player is one play away from Marcus Lattimore syndrome.

 

[CCBoy]

Thanks for the share, Neon...

 

[Risen Star]

This could be said for a ton of QBs in the NFL.

Yes. Every one that's 34 years old with three serious back injuries in the last two years.

 

[Toruk_Makto]

Sure, Romo could play at this level another 2 or 3 years. But he also could never do it again. He could break down next year. We don't know. That's my point. That uncertainty and eventual reality makes it hard to get too excited about the future.

Then cry in the corner.

I mean what's your point?

Our window is conceivably 2 to 3 years. Legitimate window. That's more than 2/3rds of the league can say.

That makes me happy. But apparently not you who believes Windows need to be open for a decade or more.

Can you name the teams who this is true for?

 

[xwalker]

Regardless of what happens in the playoffs, Cowboy fans should be encouraged with the direction the team is going. Outside of Tony Romo and Jason Witten, the core of their team is extremely young. Here are the ages of 17 players who I consider to be core players on the Cowboys roster (as of 12/27/2014):



Read the rest at: http://all22breakdown.com/age-is-on-the-dallas-cowboys-side/

Interesting topic. Just ignore the Clown Posse.

 

[Eddie]

I think our 5-11 teams could have turned a few extra wins with a reasonable QB. Without a solid QB, this team is 5-11.

 

[Cowboy06]

When your QB is 34 with back bones like pretzels and your only other viable option is Brandon Weeden, it really tempers the enthusiasm for the foreseeable future.

When you don't have a QB, you don't have anything. You're just one of the have nots of the league.

I see your point, but the QB is but one piece, a HUGE piece, but just one piece. I hope they start to draft QBs each year until we have a good QB in place. People have said that Romo can play for another 5 years. I am not buying it I give him 3 years tops because of his back and the fact that he will want to walk away from the game with the basic ability to walk, enjoy his family and golf. Just my opinion and there is nothing for me to back that up other than I would want the same.

So next year draft a QB in the draft, perhaps 3rd round if possible and see if they develop into something special. I don't know that Dustin Vaughn or Weeden is it. I doubt they are, but each year go get a QB and if necessary draft one in the first perhaps in 2017 and hope that Romo can hang on until 2018 going into 2019...that would help out greatly.

 

[bkeavs]

Then cry in the corner. I mean what's your point? Our window is conceivably 2 to 3 years. Legitimate window. That's more than 2/3rds of the league can say. That makes me happy. But apparently not you who believes Windows need to be open for a decade or more. Can you name the teams who this is true for?

RS point is that QB is the hardest position to fill in the NFL. Our window closes when Romo can't perform at a high level anymore. That window is smaller because of his age and multiple back surgeries

 

[NeonDeion21]

Interesting topic. Just ignore the Clown Posse.

Ha. I didn't even add guys like Bruce Carter, Sterling Moore, Dwayne Harris, Morris Claiborne who are all young and have upside.

 

[Eskimo]

The point about the roster being young and likely on the upswing is a legitimate one.

The point RS brings up about the future nevertheless being in jeopardy because of an old and injured QB is also legit.

However, the problem about worrying about Romo's replacement is that elite QBs are hard to find even at the top of the draft. They also almost never hit FA. There are very few QBs who can be groomed into becoming elite no matter how long you stash them on the roster and play them in PS and have them run the scout team.

I would generally say that anytime you think there is a QB out there who can be your future elite starter you grab them. The problem of stashing one though is that you eat up his cheap years sitting on the bench and then he is expensive once he hits the field. One of the great advantages Seattle has had lately is how cheap Russell Wilson is. Indy is benefitting from the same thing with Luck. Compare their situation with most teams with upper echelon QBs paying $18-20M/yr which will buy you 2 Pro Bowlers.

At this point I would certainly think it is worthwhile to grab a QB who falls to us but we cannot trade up for one while we are trying to maximize what we might accomplish in the last 2-3 years of Romo's career.

 

[Toruk_Makto]

RS point is that QB is the hardest position to fill in the NFL. Our window closes when Romo can't perform at a high level anymore. That window is smaller because of his age and multiple back surgeries

Everyone understands his point. It's also why I said our window is 2-3 years.

He seems upset about that. Meanwhile I'm happy because few teams can say the same.

When Romo is gone I'll root for an 0-16 season and pray that there is a stud qb available.

 

[Risen Star]

RS point is that QB is the hardest position to fill in the NFL. Our window closes when Romo can't perform at a high level anymore. That window is smaller because of his age and multiple back surgeries

It's a pretty obvious reality. We are on borrowed time with Romo. The homers like to present it as at least another 2-3 years. They are guessing. Actually, more like hoping. They have no idea how long he will hold up. Could be years. Could be months. That uncertainty would cause any rational Cowboys fan to question how bright our future is.

 

[tyke1doe]

When your QB is 34 with back bones like pretzels and your only other viable option is Brandon Weeden, it really tempers the enthusiasm for the foreseeable future.

When you don't have a QB, you don't have anything. You're just one of the have nots of the league.

Exactly. Even when I read the title, I thought, "but with no quarterback like Romo it really doesn't matter."

I have high hopes for the Cowboys this year. But conceivably, I could see this team falling short and then using the defeat as a catapult ala the 85 Bears who used a defeat in the NFC Championship Game to propel them to a 15-1 Super Bowl season. But Romo is the key.

 

[theogt]

Well, I'd rather have a good young team with an elite old QB than some of the other options.

The great thing about Tony right now is his dominance is largely reliant on the mental aspect. Guys like him and Peyton Manning can play until they're 40, even after dramatic injuries. A guy like Russell Wilson, however, won't play too far into his 30s.