CowboyRoy
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This is really annoying, but I'll do it anyway. Because some of the things I am reading on here are ridiculously overboard. let me be the voice of positive reason with this loss for once.
Let me first say that I agree with most of what people are saying. Cowboys looked awefull, the defense was horrid and it was an all around beat down. But let me try to put it into perspective for some. Typically the people that are most upset were those that were unrealistic to begin with.
1. Going into Denver is no joke. Anyone that thought it was going to be a cake walk was kidding themselves. Not many people go up there and win lately. That defense is as good as it gets.
2. Simien isn't as horrid as we we're led to believe and they can run the ball this year. CJ Anderson is a good back. That guy would rack up 1600 yards no problem behind our line. And without the suspensions, 4th overall pick, and giving up half way through the game like Zeke did.
3. D Lawrence is balling. Two games now. Albeit against lower end tackles, but you cant discount his disruption. He is EXACTLY what we have needed off the edge
4. I would love to see what him and Irvin could do as bookends in a couple games when Irvin comes back
5. What some people need to understand is that for the most part, in the last two years, this defense has begun a total and compete overhaul. They are rebuilding. Anyone that thought these rookie Dbacks were going to hold their own this year was kidding themselves. Doesnt work like that. I like these draft picks. A few should stick into talented starters. NOt all, but one or two. That is all you can hope for. Maybe by years end of they can stay healthy they will settle in.
6. That pick from Lewis this week was great to see. No way any of the old cronies makes that pick last year. havent seen a quality pick like that in years. This may be what we have to look forward to consistently. But NEXT year and the year after possibly. These young guys have to get their confidence. And with the injuries and time lost it makes it even more difficult.
7. I thought Dak played valiantly. We saw what it would be look like if Dak played on a bad offense with a bad line, no run game, and pressure all the time. Not as pretty. But he hung in there big time and delivered as best he could. And they were in his face hitting him all day. Couldnt get him to fumble, didnt look rattled at all, and was hard to sack. And despite 2 picks, which for my money is more Dez, he kept the ball out of harms way rather then throw into good coverage. Romo would have had 4 picks and 2 fumbles yesterday. And he would be out for the season.
8. Collins looked really good against Miller yesterday. Those two sacks were both coverage sacks
9. It was great to get embarrassed like this early in the season. We will bounce back and not be so cocky. Blue collar is what we need.
The bad I will just mention in names:
Dez, Heath, Byron Jones, The use of Zeke and lack of creativity, Zeke attitude and giving up, coaching preparedness, lack of speed at WR and a big play threat.
Let me first say that I agree with most of what people are saying. Cowboys looked awefull, the defense was horrid and it was an all around beat down. But let me try to put it into perspective for some. Typically the people that are most upset were those that were unrealistic to begin with.
1. Going into Denver is no joke. Anyone that thought it was going to be a cake walk was kidding themselves. Not many people go up there and win lately. That defense is as good as it gets.
2. Simien isn't as horrid as we we're led to believe and they can run the ball this year. CJ Anderson is a good back. That guy would rack up 1600 yards no problem behind our line. And without the suspensions, 4th overall pick, and giving up half way through the game like Zeke did.
3. D Lawrence is balling. Two games now. Albeit against lower end tackles, but you cant discount his disruption. He is EXACTLY what we have needed off the edge
4. I would love to see what him and Irvin could do as bookends in a couple games when Irvin comes back
5. What some people need to understand is that for the most part, in the last two years, this defense has begun a total and compete overhaul. They are rebuilding. Anyone that thought these rookie Dbacks were going to hold their own this year was kidding themselves. Doesnt work like that. I like these draft picks. A few should stick into talented starters. NOt all, but one or two. That is all you can hope for. Maybe by years end of they can stay healthy they will settle in.
6. That pick from Lewis this week was great to see. No way any of the old cronies makes that pick last year. havent seen a quality pick like that in years. This may be what we have to look forward to consistently. But NEXT year and the year after possibly. These young guys have to get their confidence. And with the injuries and time lost it makes it even more difficult.
7. I thought Dak played valiantly. We saw what it would be look like if Dak played on a bad offense with a bad line, no run game, and pressure all the time. Not as pretty. But he hung in there big time and delivered as best he could. And they were in his face hitting him all day. Couldnt get him to fumble, didnt look rattled at all, and was hard to sack. And despite 2 picks, which for my money is more Dez, he kept the ball out of harms way rather then throw into good coverage. Romo would have had 4 picks and 2 fumbles yesterday. And he would be out for the season.
8. Collins looked really good against Miller yesterday. Those two sacks were both coverage sacks
9. It was great to get embarrassed like this early in the season. We will bounce back and not be so cocky. Blue collar is what we need.
The bad I will just mention in names:
Dez, Heath, Byron Jones, The use of Zeke and lack of creativity, Zeke attitude and giving up, coaching preparedness, lack of speed at WR and a big play threat.
....maybe more like a twilight Cowboys Zone....well, that may be usual too....
