The Negative Nancy Thread

[TheCritic]

Who are the haters? Give me their names and link me to their hating post.

I apologize if you were offended because i did use that term loosely. I recognize that there is a difference between legitimate criticism about Dak and those who hate him no matter what.

 

[McMicah]

3 things:
1. OL Health. If we have multiple injuries, yikes
2. Playcalling. They have to have better playcalling. Use more screens!
3. It really comes down to this. Dak can’t lay an egg in the Playoffs. He needs to play 3-4 good games in a row. I believe he can be great, but I haven’t ever seen him do it 4 games in a row against good competition. If he plays like he did against SF against anyone, we lose

 

[TheCritic]

For the record, it should be noted that there really haven't been fans predicting a losing season or McCarthy getting fired. Surely there have to be a couple of doom and bloomers out there. Please post.

 

[Bullflop]

My amateur opinion is that the 2023 Cowboys' defense should be better than anticipated by many of us. The offense is likely anyone's guess as to how effective they'll be with McCarthy's play calling being an unknown factor this year and the OL's consistency fairly in question. I'm really hoping for some pleasant surprises to come into the spotlight, with some unexpected contributions being offered by our younger players. It'll be intriguing, though.

 

[Cowboysheelsreds058]

The most likely reason?

The most important position in all of sports is a weak link.

That’s why this team will fail and continue to fail.

LOL, I knew Lex Luger of the Horsemen would not let me down.

 

[Alexander]

I'm on record as being super-optimistic about the 2023 Dallas Cowboys season. While I still believe the Eagles are the better overall team on paper, I also believe that this may very well be the year the Cowboys break the playoff curse and cash in at next year's Super Bowl. Back to back 12 win seasons and aggressively addressing holes has impressed me a great deal!

But I want a balanced view beyond being a typical homer. I want to know what could be the most likely reason that the Cowboys fall short. And please don't say "The Joneses" - that's being lazy.

To the skeptics out there, please give us your best arguments for why the Cowboys will not break the playoff curse or whatever doom scenario you have in mind. Curious minds want to know!

Aside from the most likely and predictable reason (injuries) it could come down to the ability of the offense to take more of the identity from the defense.

I also regret to say it will also come down to how well Prescott adapts to the schematic changes and cuts out the mistakes. I see that McCarthy has praised his ability to own the offense, I hope that is not him just being polite because he is shackled with the contract.

 

[Alexander]

For the record, it should be noted that there really haven't been fans predicting a losing season or McCarthy getting fired. Surely there have to be a couple of doom and bloomers out there. Please post.

The only way McCarthy gets dismissed is with Quinn pulling a Jason Garrett-style coup.

I do not think he is that insecure and sleazy.

 

[TheMarathonContinues]

TREAT BRATS LIKE BRATS.

Is that clear enough for you?

So you stoop to the level of a child? You embarrass yourself because others do it? Childish. Embarrassing.

 

[BoyzBlaster]

The likely glass half empty scenario to me centers around - what do you know it turns out Kellen was a very good OC, that he had developed an offense that catered to Dak's skillset and weaknesses, and w/o Moore Dak takes another step back.

 

[blueblood70]

The likely glass half empty scenario to me centers around - what do you know it turns out Kellen was a very good OC, that he had developed an offense that catered to Dak's skillset and weaknesses, and w/o Moore Dak takes another step back.

ummmmmm, ok sure,

or NOT!

 

[Hadenough]

I think Tyron will be injured again. Steele won't be 100% and Pollard can't handle the workload they need a 1b running back to pair with him not a group of 3rd string RBs.
And of course Prescott doesn't play well against playoff caliber teams. The only chance I see Dallas getting to the SB would be if Eagles take out SF and get beat up doing it and than have to play a healthy Cowboys team but even than Prescott will have to play well. On the flip side I could see Dallas losing in the first round of the playoffs to Seattle.

 

[TheCritic]

I think Tyron will be injured again. Steele won't be 100% and Pollard can't handle the workload they need a 1b running back to pair with him not a group of 3rd string RBs.
And of course Prescott doesn't play well against playoff caliber teams. The only chance I see Dallas getting to the SB would be if Eagles take out SF and get beat up doing it and than have to play a healthy Cowboys team but even than Prescott will have to play well. On the flip side I could see Dallas losing in the first round of the playoffs to Seattle.

You listed a few reasons to worry but still having the Cowboys make the playoffs. What do you think is the likelihood that the Cowboys miss the playoffs and/or have a losing season?

 

[shabazz]

So far, lots of skepticism about the Cowboys offense. I was expecting Dak negativity, but a lot of you are concerned about overall depth and age concerns on the OL. Good stuff keep it coming!!

I won’t complain about our QB because we are stuck with him this season. Having said that, the best way to hedge against him failing in the playoffs yet again is to sign Dalvin Cook.

Its a very “unCowboy” way of doing business which makes it subsequently the most rational thing to do.

We have our #1 RB coming off injury and the rest are JAGs until they PROVE they aren’t ……let’s get this thing now while the getting is historically good

 

[TheMarathonContinues]

I apologize if you were offended because i did use that term loosely. I recognize that there is a difference between legitimate criticism about Dak and those who hate him no matter what.

He asks everyone that I’m not sure why he does because he’s been here too long not to know.

 

[TrailBlazer]

I'm on record as being super-optimistic about the 2023 Dallas Cowboys season. While I still believe the Eagles are the better overall team on paper, I also believe that this may very well be the year the Cowboys break the playoff curse and cash in at next year's Super Bowl. Back to back 12 win seasons and aggressively addressing holes has impressed me a great deal!

But I want a balanced view beyond being a typical homer. I want to know what could be the most likely reason that the Cowboys fall short. And please don't say "The Joneses" - that's being lazy.

To the skeptics out there, please give us your best arguments for why the Cowboys will not break the playoff curse or whatever doom scenario you have in mind. Curious minds want to know!

ok since you asked for it.. here it goes from a pessimistic pov.. just remember, you did ask for it:

The cowboys will beat themselves with penalties, turnovers, and poor special teams play. In the critical moments of the game, the cowboys will find ways to lose / come up just short (ex: turnovers, clock management issues, missed field goals and XP's). This applies to every team, not just the cowboys, especially ones without a very good Head Coach.

The cowboys will struggle to stop the run in 2023-24. Just like they have the past couple years in the playoffs. Mazi Smith is supposed to fix all our problems? I sure hope that turns out to be true. The defense will be dependent on forcing turnovers.

Dak can't move anymore, which really limits his effectiveness. He had less than 100 yards rushing last year and only 1 rushing TD. His worst performance on the ground, ever. His rookie year he had 6 rushing touchdowns and the next year he got 6 more. He needs to be a threat running the ball when needed. He struggles to get into a rhythm and make timing throws. He needs to improvise and make plays off schedule. His lack of mobility will not allow him to do it as well as he once did. I haven't brought up his propensity to throw interceptions... Just be honest, If aaron rodgers was the QB for this team, even at his age, we would be talking superbowl and most like the betting favorite to win it. The problem is our average QB.

 

[StarOfGlory]

You listed a few reasons to worry but still having the Cowboys make the playoffs. What do you think is the likelihood that the Cowboys miss the playoffs and/or have a losing season?

IMO, the Cowboys are too good of a team to have a losing record, and things would really have to go off the rails to not make the playoff. My previous post outlines any concerns I have.

 

[shabazz]

IMO, the Cowboys are too good of a team to have a losing record, and things would really have to go off the rails to not make the playoff. My previous post outlines any concerns I have.

Like the man has said before, “the Cowboys are an accident waiting to happen “ and “ What can go wrong WILL go wrong”.

and for the last quarter century , I can’t say he’s been wrong

 

[Cowboysheelsreds058]

Like the man has said before, “the Cowboys are an accident waiting to happen “ and “ What can go wrong WILL go wrong”.

and for the last quarter century , I can’t say he’s been wrong

That SAS (LOL), Shabazz! was it you that we were laughing at him, when Mike and Molly was leaving the studio and SAS told Molly to get out the way, and it was going off the air and he was yelling “how bout them Cowboys”. After the loss to the niners 2 years ago.

 

[DeaconMoss]

I'm on record as being super-optimistic about the 2023 Dallas Cowboys season. While I still believe the Eagles are the better overall team on paper, I also believe that this may very well be the year the Cowboys break the playoff curse and cash in at next year's Super Bowl. Back to back 12 win seasons and aggressively addressing holes has impressed me a great deal!

But I want a balanced view beyond being a typical homer. I want to know what could be the most likely reason that the Cowboys fall short. And please don't say "The Joneses" - that's being lazy.

To the skeptics out there, please give us your best arguments for why the Cowboys will not break the playoff curse or whatever doom scenario you have in mind. Curious minds want to know!

Dak
No team confidence that QB can win in playoffs
Interior DL
Iffy Steele and Tyron
Lack of size at WR
Unproven TE
Iffy RB room
Fat Mike
Schittenheimer
Kicker
Rowdy

 

[removed_20241105]

My big concerns are limited to 3:
- o line not performing as a top unit for whatever reason
- d line not performing as a top unit
- McCarthy imprinting a culture of blaming and scapegoating on the overall team particularly when they face adversity

How he and Jerry convinced so many that a change from Kellen is what’s needed when he has the ultimate say on play calls and offensive decisions is scary. I’m hoping it’s condensed only to the moore situation and not a sign of the culture to come.