The ghosts are back

[Bobhaze]

On Jan 14, 2024, the second seeded Cowboys in the NFC were completely destroyed by the 7th seed packers 48-32 in what was the worst playoff loss in the storied history of the Dallas Cowboys. Completely dominated at home in the playoffs.

Playoff losses like that can be hard to overcome mentally. They become mental ghosts that haunt a team that is trying to become a better version of itself than the recent evidence. Ghosts that whisper “nothing has changed” in the ears of every Cowboys player and coach who witnessed the beat down in January and yesterday.

Fast forward eight months later, in the Cowboys home opener on the same field as that packers loss, the Cowboys turn in a performance that is amazingly similar. The saints hung 44 on the Cowboys and probably could have put 70 on us if they chose to. And it felt all day like we were watching the same movie from last January.

The last two home games at AT&T, the Cowboys have surrendered 92 points on defense, an average of 46 points per game. That’s almost unbelievable. But this team and more importantly, this front office, better drink some really strong coffee because this team looks hauntingly the same despite a lot of new faces on both sides of the ball.

It‘s way too early for this team to panic. There is plenty of time for this team to rebound. But when there is carryover of the same old problems from one season to the next, it becomes exponentially hard mentally when not much has changed from one season to the next. The ghosts of seasons past are whispering. So the question becomes, can this team block it out and rebound?

 

[cowboyblue22]

On Jan 14, 2024, the second seeded Cowboys in the NFC were completely destroyed by the 7th seed packers 48-32 in what was the worst playoff loss in the storied history of the Dallas Cowboys. Completely dominated at home…in the playoffs.

Playoff losses like that can be hard to overcome mentally. They become mental ghosts that haunt a team that is trying to become a better version of itself than the recent evidence. Ghosts that whisper “nothing has changed” in the ears of every Cowboys player and coach who witnessed the beat down in January and yesterday.

Fast forward eight months later, in the Cowboys home opener on the same field as that packers loss, the Cowboys turn in a performance that is amazingly similar. The saints hung 44 on the Cowboys and probably could have put 70 on us if they chose to. And it felt all day like we were watching the same movie from last January.

The last two home games at AT&T, the Cowboys have surrendered 92 points on defense, an average of 46 points per game. That’s almost unbelievable. But this team and more importantly, this front office, better drink some really strong coffee because this team looks hauntingly the same despite a lot of new faces on both sides of the ball.

It‘s way too early for this team to panic. There is plenty of time for this team to rebound. But when there is carryover of the same old problems from one season to the next, it becomes exponentially hard mentally when not much has changed from one season to the next. The ghosts of seasons past are whispering. So the question becomes, can this team block it out and rebound?

i would say the answer is probable no

 

[Havic]

This team is soft and mentally weak. Punch them hard early and they give up. As long as we have a lead we will play hard. I’m not sure we make the playoffs.

 

[OGSixshooter]

On Jan 14, 2024, the second seeded Cowboys in the NFC were completely destroyed by the 7th seed packers 48-32 in what was the worst playoff loss in the storied history of the Dallas Cowboys. Completely dominated at home…in the playoffs.

Playoff losses like that can be hard to overcome mentally. They become mental ghosts that haunt a team that is trying to become a better version of itself than the recent evidence. Ghosts that whisper “nothing has changed” in the ears of every Cowboys player and coach who witnessed the beat down in January and yesterday.

Fast forward eight months later, in the Cowboys home opener on the same field as that packers loss, the Cowboys turn in a performance that is amazingly similar. The saints hung 44 on the Cowboys and probably could have put 70 on us if they chose to. And it felt all day like we were watching the same movie from last January.

The last two home games at AT&T, the Cowboys have surrendered 92 points on defense, an average of 46 points per game. That’s almost unbelievable. But this team and more importantly, this front office, better drink some really strong coffee because this team looks hauntingly the same despite a lot of new faces on both sides of the ball.

It‘s way too early for this team to panic. There is plenty of time for this team to rebound. But when there is carryover of the same old problems from one season to the next, it becomes exponentially hard mentally when not much has changed from one season to the next. The ghosts of seasons past are whispering. So the question becomes, can this team block it out and rebound?

Said as much in the game thread. History doesn't repeat itself, but it rhymes.

The rare teams - think Marv Levy's Bills - recover from devastating losses. Even then, I never saw Levy or Kelly go deer-in-headlights. Once your general is shell-shocked, the mission is compromised.

 

[MoistMayonnaise]

9-8

 

[ChronicCowboy]

No depth and overpaid star players…Cowboys may make the playoffs but no one will mistake them with a championship contender.

 

[ElGatoGrande]

On Jan 14, 2024, the second seeded Cowboys in the NFC were completely destroyed by the 7th seed packers 48-32 in what was the worst playoff loss in the storied history of the Dallas Cowboys. Completely dominated at home…in the playoffs.

Playoff losses like that can be hard to overcome mentally. They become mental ghosts that haunt a team that is trying to become a better version of itself than the recent evidence. Ghosts that whisper “nothing has changed” in the ears of every Cowboys player and coach who witnessed the beat down in January and yesterday.

Fast forward eight months later, in the Cowboys home opener on the same field as that packers loss, the Cowboys turn in a performance that is amazingly similar. The saints hung 44 on the Cowboys and probably could have put 70 on us if they chose to. And it felt all day like we were watching the same movie from last January.

The last two home games at AT&T, the Cowboys have surrendered 92 points on defense, an average of 46 points per game. That’s almost unbelievable. But this team and more importantly, this front office, better drink some really strong coffee because this team looks hauntingly the same despite a lot of new faces on both sides of the ball.

It‘s way too early for this team to panic. There is plenty of time for this team to rebound. But when there is carryover of the same old problems from one season to the next, it becomes exponentially hard mentally when not much has changed from one season to the next. The ghosts of seasons past are whispering. So the question becomes, can this team block it out and rebound?

Same stuff every year, these flaws are baked into the cake when your GM doesn't prioritize the lines and when he empties the cap space on a few way-overrated "stars". I expect the OL will get better as the season progresses, the opposite for the DL.

 

[Point-of-the-Star]

Those aren't ghosts . . . they're demons !

 

[Ranching]

It‘s way too early for this team to panic.

The fans are panicking way more than the players...the only ones having fun right now, are the ones that stoke the flames.

 

[Coogiguy03]

This team is soft and mentally weak. Punch them hard early and they give up. As long as we have a lead we will play hard. I’m not sure we make the playoffs.

we can't have soft weak guys, the money we're paying them, they wouldn't play that way for us, it would break jerry's heart!

 

[Coogiguy03]

Those aren't ghosts . . . they're demons !

self inflicted demons

 

[Aven8]

I might add that NO ended our 16 consecutive game regular season wins at home streak…..

 

[blueblood70]

On Jan 14, 2024, the second seeded Cowboys in the NFC were completely destroyed by the 7th seed packers 48-32 in what was the worst playoff loss in the storied history of the Dallas Cowboys. Completely dominated at home in the playoffs.

Playoff losses like that can be hard to overcome mentally. They become mental ghosts that haunt a team that is trying to become a better version of itself than the recent evidence. Ghosts that whisper “nothing has changed” in the ears of every Cowboys player and coach who witnessed the beat down in January and yesterday.

Fast forward eight months later, in the Cowboys home opener on the same field as that packers loss, the Cowboys turn in a performance that is amazingly similar. The saints hung 44 on the Cowboys and probably could have put 70 on us if they chose to. And it felt all day like we were watching the same movie from last January.

The last two home games at AT&T, the Cowboys have surrendered 92 points on defense, an average of 46 points per game. That’s almost unbelievable. But this team and more importantly, this front office, better drink some really strong coffee because this team looks hauntingly the same despite a lot of new faces on both sides of the ball.

It‘s way too early for this team to panic. There is plenty of time for this team to rebound. But when there is carryover of the same old problems from one season to the next, it becomes exponentially hard mentally when not much has changed from one season to the next. The ghosts of seasons past are whispering. So the question becomes, can this team block it out and rebound?

But yes its one loss time to move forward and get ready for the 0-2 Ravens...

well after the team has its eyelids sewn open and forced to watch that game 3 times in row and find out where it all went wrong.. Zimmers old OC knew every play coming and had an answer and the team didn't execute worse first half of football in Cowboys history on defense in points allowed and it was ALL defense.

we must allow Zim some latitude given he's knew to this team and its players and vice versa for the players , they get to do this 15 more and get it right.

 

[CoachD]

9-8

I'm gonna stick with my first choice, 10-7, 6th or 7th sees in playoffs.

 

[blueblood70]

Not worried its week-to-week league nothing typically carry's over from one week to the next..

 

[CCBoy]

On Jan 14, 2024, the second seeded Cowboys in the NFC were completely destroyed by the 7th seed packers 48-32 in what was the worst playoff loss in the storied history of the Dallas Cowboys. Completely dominated at home in the playoffs.

Playoff losses like that can be hard to overcome mentally. They become mental ghosts that haunt a team that is trying to become a better version of itself than the recent evidence. Ghosts that whisper “nothing has changed” in the ears of every Cowboys player and coach who witnessed the beat down in January and yesterday.

Fast forward eight months later, in the Cowboys home opener on the same field as that packers loss, the Cowboys turn in a performance that is amazingly similar. The saints hung 44 on the Cowboys and probably could have put 70 on us if they chose to. And it felt all day like we were watching the same movie from last January.

The last two home games at AT&T, the Cowboys have surrendered 92 points on defense, an average of 46 points per game. That’s almost unbelievable. But this team and more importantly, this front office, better drink some really strong coffee because this team looks hauntingly the same despite a lot of new faces on both sides of the ball.

It‘s way too early for this team to panic. There is plenty of time for this team to rebound. But when there is carryover of the same old problems from one season to the next, it becomes exponentially hard mentally when not much has changed from one season to the next. The ghosts of seasons past are whispering. So the question becomes, can this team block it out and rebound?

I prefer an Ichabad Crane comparison, one can just jerk him off that horse and keep him from tossing pumpkins.

 

[Bobhaze]

Same stuff every year, these flaws are baked into the cake when your GM doesn't prioritize the lines and when he empties the cap space on a few way-overrated "stars". I expect the OL will get better as the season progresses, the opposite for the DL.

It’s hard to shake the “soft” label when the blueprint to beat this team is to just throw a physical punch early and watch the Cowboys surrender as if they know mentally they can’t punch back.

There’s nothing softer than an owner who refuses to fire his GM and unqualified #1 son who have shown for three decades they don’t know how to build a championship level roster in the cap era, they also refuse to hold themselves accountable for their mistakes. There’s absolutely nothing softer than watching an old arrogant billionaire play with his toy and make the same mistakes over and over.

 

[Manster_Mash]

No depth and overpaid star players…Cowboys may make the playoffs but no one will mistake them with a championship contender.

You've got several on this board that do.

 

[CCBoy]

The fans are panicking way more than the players...the only ones having fun right now, are the ones that stoke the flames.

A lot of young players are receiving their balloons popped and starting to earn their pay on the Cowboys. Baptism of fire.

 

[Ranching]

self inflicted demons

Get some help for that.