The future is finally in focus

[GIFTS86]

And to think I was trying to really help the guy out lol. Wow. Fun fun
The least he could do is help me out in my time of need.

 

[Bleu Star]

I'm blaming auto correct on my phone for this one.

@Super_Kazuya? Was your phone on auto too?

 

[Super_Kazuya]

@Super_Kazuya? Was your phone on auto too?

It was, but I usually catch things like that. But I tried it right now and the iPhone 6 with iOS 10 at least does auto correct Crayton to Clayton.

 

[GIFTS86]

I'm still trying to figure out how to remove auto correct lol. I'm having a rough night

 

[TimHortons]

I don't get it? Help me out here

It's Crayton, not Clayton. Not a big deal. Man people are really being ***** in this thread

 

[Idgit]

I spelled it wrong

Heh. It happens. I was typing Myles Austin for about three years if it makes you feel any better. Stupid Godfrey Myles.

 

[CowboyRoy]

The only person who is crying is you... crying like a little girl how it's not fair Dak will be sent to the bench after playing so well and throwing 0 TD passes after all those drops... it's just not fair. He's held up his end, dontcha know? 0 touchdown passes bro, that's irreplaceable. Brings a tear to my eye.

You're insane... The guy struggles in the redzone, gets basic roll out calls to divide half the field and lessen his reads on offense, Hasn't thrown a TD even though he's had open receivers in the end zone. Dak wouldn't have won yesterday if it weren't for Kirk Cousins throwing an INT and missing Desean Jackson and other receivers on wide open shots.

And Romo is hurt with a broken back. Take your pick?

 

[CowboyRoy]

You shouldn't drool over any man. ( unless you just want to)

You are totally underestimating experience. Romo will let Zeke reach his full potential.

Defenses have been focused on Zeke thus far, they will get to Dak sooner rather than later. It's a good problem to have.

Dak is not Romo yet. Romo would have totally demolished the Giants.

Never said Dak was Romo or was better than Romo. Never said it.

 

[Stash]

You dont think he played well in the NY game?
And what other game was he healthy? I guess half of the Philly game. Which we also won.

Outside of one late TD drive against the Giants, no I don't. His final numbers looked good,mouth he also had two interceptions.

I dont think anyone thought he was right in the Miami or Seattle games.

He was 'right' enough to win against Miami, even though again he didn't play up to his standards. And then the following week, he looked terrible against a top defense before again getting injured for the season.

In the entire preseason this year leading up to the 2016 season, all the reports were that he looked not just as good, but better than in 2014.
All reports,no exceptions.
And they all said he was by far the best QB in camp as well. Live arm, quick on his feet.

Sure, but those reports are always glowing. We never got to see enough of him to get a good read.

I get why people are wary. The dude barely played in the preseason, completed 6 of 7 passes and ends up getting the compression fracture. Hurt...again
So yeah, I understand people not thinking he can go without getting hurt again.
But if healthy, I think hes hands down our best option...this year.

As long as you can understand where I'm coming from, I'm good with that. I just can't trust his health anymore and don't want to go back to holding my breath every time he takes a snap. And switching out quarterbacks affects things like continuity too, whether people want to admit it or not.

 

[haleyrules]

If this team had good defenses during Romo's tenure, where would the Cowboys be now?

The Cowboys had some decent teams and defenses. I recall a 13-3...12-4..11-5...clubs all QB'ed by Tony.

 

[erod]

The Cowboys had some decent teams and defenses. I recall a 13-3...12-4..11-5...clubs all QB'ed by Tony.

He was still a pup that 13-3 year, and Patrick Crayton literally dropped a playoff game.

He was BRILLIANT the 12-4 year, and Dez caught it.

That 11-5 team was fatally flawed. The defense was old, the offensive line was on its last legs, and Romo was having to do everything.

 

[NoLuv4Jerry]

Listen guys, Dak has been pretty good for a rookie. However he has been a bus driver and nothing more do far. Disagree if you want, but if Romo starts the season and throws for zero TDs and we are 1-1 everyone would be calling for His head. If Romo starts these first two games we are 2-0 and they would both be blowouts. Dak will be very good, but he isn't there yet.

Like we blew the Giants out last year in the first game? Like we blew the Dolphins out when Romo returned? I won't even bother to discuss the Panthers game. I am really wondering do you guys actually watch this team play!

 

[haleyrules]

The club had a great Running game backed by a hot OL in 2014...still only 2 wildcard wins to show for 10 years work. Not good enough. It can be sugarcoated but it still is not good enough.

 

[Diehardblues]

He was still a pup that 13-3 year, and Patrick Crayton literally dropped a playoff game.

He was BRILLIANT the 12-4 year, and Dez caught it.

That 11-5 team was fatally flawed. The defense was old, the offensive line was on its last legs, and Romo was having to do everything.

More excuses. The Romo love fest will never end.

Yes 2014 was his most efficient season but he wasn't even the MVP on his team that season. Murray was. Yes, Dez caught it but by NFL rules didn't come down with it. I blame Dez for trying to make more out of a great catch and simply coming down with it instead of extending for a TD. That might not have won the game anyway. That team wasn't as great as many claim. Certainly not a model to build your team on. Bad call against Detroit and we probably shouldn't have even made it to GB. Many things went right that year. Most of all no injuries, many turnovers and Murrays record season which took the ball out of Romo's hands more often. It would have been worst defense in Cowboy history to play for a championship.

2007 was the year and best overall team with 13 Pro Bowlers which was mismanaged and coached. The playoff loss was not on Romo but he didn't have his best game or a signature game I should say. As a matter of fact his lack of greatness in playoffs is a concern.

Build a defense and we wont need heroics every week from Romo or Dak. Jerry needs to get over the Tripletts theory. Need a great defense or one of the best QB's to overcome it. We have been close on one(QB) but not close enough and completely missed on the other(defense).

I know. No body wants to hear it. Sorry. Please continue on with your worship of an entertaining performance in a disappointing era. Boooooooooooo!!! LOL

 

[erod]

More excuses. The Romo love fest will never end.

Yes 2014 was his most efficient season but he wasn't even the MVP on his team that season. Murray was. Yes, Dez caught it but by NFL rules didn't come down with it. I blame Dez for trying to make more out of a great catch and simply coming down with it instead of extending for a TD. That might not have won the game anyway. That team wasn't as great as many claim. Certainly not a model to build your team on. Bad call against Detroit and we probably shouldn't have even made it to GB. Many things went right that year. Most of all no injuries, many turnovers and Murrays record season which took the ball out of Romo's hands more often. It would have been worst defense in Cowboy history to play for a championship.

2007 was the year and best overall team with 13 Pro Bowlers which was mismanaged and coached. The playoff loss was not on Romo but he didn't have his best game or a signature game I should say. As a matter of fact his lack of greatness in playoffs is a concern.

Build a defense and we wont need heroics every week from Romo or Dak. Jerry needs to get over the Tripletts theory. Need a great defense or one of the best QB's to overcome it. We have been close on one(QB) but not close enough and completely missed on the other(defense).

I know. No body wants to hear it. Sorry. Please continue on with your worship of an entertaining performance in a disappointing era. Boooooooooooo!!! LOL

Romo's era was a hodgepodge of rosters throughout. Horrific drafting, coupled with wonky players like Marion Barber, Sam Hurd, Roy UT Williams, Jay Ratliff, Martellus Bennett..... Then add a turnstile of veteran castaways and Band-Aid players like Brooking, Glenn, Olshanksy, Columbo, Davis, etc.

There was zero continuity. They seem to be intent on changing that now.

 

[Diehardblues]

Romo's era was a hodgepodge of rosters throughout. Horrific drafting, coupled with wonky players like Marion Barber, Sam Hurd, Roy UT Williams, Jay Ratliff, Martellus Bennett..... Then add a turnstile of veteran castaways and Band-Aid players like Brooking, Glenn, Olshanksy, Columbo, Davis, etc.

There was zero continuity. They seem to be intent on changing that now.

I know but it's taken 5 or 6 years to rebuild offense. How long will it take defense? Way too slow in Cap era. We're seeing teams turn around much faster.

I want to believe Erod. I truly do. I see some of the progress but much of the same mistakes .

 

[erod]

I know but it's taken 5 or 6 years to rebuild offense. How long will it take defense? Way too slow in Cap era. We're seeing teams turn around much faster.

I want to believe Erod. I truly do. I see some of the progress but much of the same mistakes .

Defense is much easier to build fast, but you have to do it with a LOT of players at once.

 

[Diehardblues]

Defense is much easier to build fast, but you have to do it with a LOT of players at once.

I agree. Faster meaning not only a deep draft which we've struggled amassing or big hits in FA which we've also missed on.

Not sure where you get your confidence from? Sorry but I'll need more evidence .

 

[erod]

I agree. Faster meaning not only a deep draft which we've struggled amassing or big hits in FA which we've also missed on.

Not sure where you get your confidence from? Sorry but I'll need more evidence .

Let's say this is your starting core of keepers:

Jaylon Smith
Byron Jones
Demarcus Lawrence
Tyrone Crawford
Maliek Collins
Charles Tapper
Anthony Brown
Mark Nzeocha
David Irving
Ben Mayowa
Mo Claiborne (he'll get re-signed)
Orlando Scandrick

Now, let's say you sign 1-2 big name defensive free agents, including a corner. Then, in the draft, you go DE, DE, DT, and LB.

You just added 7 key players to a core of 11 others in 2017.

That's very potentially a quality overhaul in three seasons.

 

[Diehardblues]

Let's say this is your starting core of keepers:

Jaylon Smith
Byron Jones
Demarcus Lawrence
Tyrone Crawford
Maliek Collins
Charles Tapper
Anthony Brown
Mark Nzeocha
David Irving
Ben Mayowa
Mo Claiborne (he'll get re-signed)
Orlando Scandrick

Now, let's say you sign 1-2 big name defensive free agents, including a corner. Then, in the draft, you go DE, DE, DT, and LB.

You just added 7 key players to a core of 11 others.

That's very potentially a quality overhaul in three seasons.

Sounds impressive but I'm not much into futures. I need to see the product perform.

A great plan Erod. Not sure why you have confidence we'll pull it off. Hope yes but confidence? We'll see. I applaud your eternal optimism .