The wild, unpredictable ride called NFL

[Bobhaze]

We are still a long ways from knowing what the 2018 version of the Cowboys will be. Relax. We should all stop trying to predict or act like we know what this team is yet. None of us...repeat...NONE of us know what this team is going to be yet or how this season will turn out. It’s still August!

About a third of this forum is dead sure we are headed to Super Bowl glory no matter what we have at any position, and no matter who’s leading this organization. They will say “this train is bound for glory” no matter what. Nothing wrong with optimism even if some of it is seen through fan lenses.

And another third of Zone forum fans are twisting themselves into pretzels because of T-Fred’s bad medical news, or thinking we have a bottom rung “bus driver” QB (despite 2 years of good play) or worrying that we’re one injury away from a top 5 pick in the 2019 draft. Eoyore would be proud.

And the final third is probably not sure what this team is yet or what will happen this year. Count me in this group that doesn’t know yet what this team is. And I will add that I don’t think we will really know much about this team until probably October. It’s going to take some time for a lot of this new talent to find themselves within the team.

I really like the young talent that has been gathered on this team. We have more talent on defense than we’ve seen in over a decade. The offense even with T-Fred out for awhile has weapons. But the NFL doesn’t award trophies for talent (or how much cash you’re making Jerry). Like all teams, the scoreboard is all that really matters if you care about the kind of success that matters in pro football- winning (ahem, Mr. Jones)

The most important steps for this team will take place as these young guys learn to play together, and hopefully this somewhat new coaching staff finds ways to make adjustments in game and in season. The talent plus better coaching must result in wins.

I await the month of September like a starved dog about to be fed. I’m so sick of meaningless preseason games, watching too many guys playing for the Cowboys and our preseason opponents who will not be on a 53 man roster in September. Preseason games to me are like watching a movie with actors that haven’t memorized their lines yet. Or like eating a cake that wasn’t fully baked. No thanks.

And finally I’m anxious to see how this team develops over time. Don’t judge this book by its preseason cover or by even game #1 in Carolina. We are still a long way from knowing what this team will be. Hurry up September! And buckle your seatbelts boys and girls cuz we about to be on another wild, unpredictable ride called the NFL.

 

[waving monkey]

The logical place to be is uncertain of the teams advancement this year.
But the accumulation of better talent is undeniable.
I believe a better quality of coaching staff has also been acquired.
Injuries always changes a fans expectations. This year is not much different.
thanks for comments

 

[erod]

Never know until you know. That's for sure.

I don't see a team that will score many touchdowns. That's my concern

The defense looks much better if they can shore up safety, so maybe they won't have to.

Schedule looks tough, but that can change.

Ready to get this started.

 

[ShortRound]

We are still a long ways from knowing what the 2018 version of the Cowboys will be. Relax. We should all stop trying to predict or act like we know what this team is yet. None of us...repeat...NONE of us know what this team is going to be yet or how this season will turn out. It’s still August!

About a third of this forum is dead sure we are headed to Super Bowl glory no matter what we have at any position, and no matter who’s leading this organization. They will say “this train is bound for glory” no matter what. Nothing wrong with optimism even if some of it is seen through fan lenses.

And another third of Zone forum fans are twisting themselves into pretzels because of T-Fred’s bad medical news, or thinking we have a bottom rung “bus driver” QB (despite 2 years of good play) or worrying that we’re one injury away from a top 5 pick in the 2019 draft. Eoyore would be proud.

And the final third is probably not sure what this team is yet or what will happen this year. Count me in this group that doesn’t know yet what this team is. And I will add that I don’t think we will really know much about this team until probably October. It’s going to take some time for a lot of this new talent to find themselves within the team.

I really like the young talent that has been gathered on this team. We have more talent on defense than we’ve seen in over a decade. The offense even with T-Fred out for awhile has weapons. But the NFL doesn’t award trophies for talent (or how much cash you’re making Jerry). Like all teams, the scoreboard is all that really matters if you care about the kind of success that matters in pro football- winning (ahem, Mr. Jones)

The most important steps for this team will take place as these young guys learn to play together, and hopefully this somewhat new coaching staff finds ways to make adjustments in game and in season. The talent plus better coaching must result in wins.

I await the month of September like a starved dog about to be fed. I’m so sick of meaningless preseason games, watching too many guys playing for the Cowboys and our preseason opponents who will not be on a 53 man roster in September. Preseason games to me are like watching a movie with actors that haven’t memorized their lines yet. Or like eating a cake that wasn’t fully baked. No thanks.

And finally I’m anxious to see how this team develops over time. Don’t judge this book by its preseason cover or by even game #1 in Carolina. We are still a long way from knowing what this team will be. Hurry up September! And buckle your seatbelts boys and girls cuz we about to be on another wild, unpredictable ride called the NFL.

Good post. Let's get the season started, I'm excited to what we have.

 

[Tangle_Foot]

All of these different opinions and or scenarios are just fans being fans. Each of us approach our beloved Cowboys differently, I don't find myself in any of the aforementioned thirds. Maybe we should use 1/4 as a reference point because there is a percentage of fans that persist in telling the rest of us how we should go about our business of being a fan why does it matter so much how the NFL experience translates to each of us

 

[ESisback]

We are still a long ways from knowing what the 2018 version of the Cowboys will be. Relax. We should all stop trying to predict or act like we know what this team is yet. None of us...repeat...NONE of us know what this team is going to be yet or how this season will turn out. It’s still August!

About a third of this forum is dead sure we are headed to Super Bowl glory no matter what we have at any position, and no matter who’s leading this organization. They will say “this train is bound for glory” no matter what. Nothing wrong with optimism even if some of it is seen through fan lenses.

And another third of Zone forum fans are twisting themselves into pretzels because of T-Fred’s bad medical news, or thinking we have a bottom rung “bus driver” QB (despite 2 years of good play) or worrying that we’re one injury away from a top 5 pick in the 2019 draft. Eoyore would be proud.

And the final third is probably not sure what this team is yet or what will happen this year. Count me in this group that doesn’t know yet what this team is. And I will add that I don’t think we will really know much about this team until probably October. It’s going to take some time for a lot of this new talent to find themselves within the team.

I really like the young talent that has been gathered on this team. We have more talent on defense than we’ve seen in over a decade. The offense even with T-Fred out for awhile has weapons. But the NFL doesn’t award trophies for talent (or how much cash you’re making Jerry). Like all teams, the scoreboard is all that really matters if you care about the kind of success that matters in pro football- winning (ahem, Mr. Jones)

The most important steps for this team will take place as these young guys learn to play together, and hopefully this somewhat new coaching staff finds ways to make adjustments in game and in season. The talent plus better coaching must result in wins.

I await the month of September like a starved dog about to be fed. I’m so sick of meaningless preseason games, watching too many guys playing for the Cowboys and our preseason opponents who will not be on a 53 man roster in September. Preseason games to me are like watching a movie with actors that haven’t memorized their lines yet. Or like eating a cake that wasn’t fully baked. No thanks.

And finally I’m anxious to see how this team develops over time. Don’t judge this book by its preseason cover or by even game #1 in Carolina. We are still a long way from knowing what this team will be. Hurry up September! And buckle your seatbelts boys and girls cuz we about to be on another wild, unpredictable ride called the NFL.

Nicely done, Hazey! I concur that NO ONE knows what’s gonna happen, and that distinct factions exist, but I‘d also add that due to the longstanding championship drought, the Eeyores have majority stock within Cowboy Nation. I PRAY with extreme dramatic force that we find success, as the epic doom and gloom and overreaction that dominates every Cowboy related discussion has robbed many of us of our enjoyment.

 

[Bobhaze]

All of these different opinions and or scenarios are just fans being fans. Each of us approach our beloved Cowboys differently, I don't find myself in any of the aforementioned thirds. Maybe we should use 1/4 as a reference point because there is a percentage of fans that persist in telling the rest of us how we should go about our business of being a fan why does it matter so much how the NFL experience translates to each of us

Well said!

 

[Ranching]

We are still a long ways from knowing what the 2018 version of the Cowboys will be. Relax. We should all stop trying to predict or act like we know what this team is yet. None of us...repeat...NONE of us know what this team is going to be yet or how this season will turn out. It’s still August!

About a third of this forum is dead sure we are headed to Super Bowl glory no matter what we have at any position, and no matter who’s leading this organization. They will say “this train is bound for glory” no matter what. Nothing wrong with optimism even if some of it is seen through fan lenses.

And another third of Zone forum fans are twisting themselves into pretzels because of T-Fred’s bad medical news, or thinking we have a bottom rung “bus driver” QB (despite 2 years of good play) or worrying that we’re one injury away from a top 5 pick in the 2019 draft. Eoyore would be proud.

And the final third is probably not sure what this team is yet or what will happen this year. Count me in this group that doesn’t know yet what this team is. And I will add that I don’t think we will really know much about this team until probably October. It’s going to take some time for a lot of this new talent to find themselves within the team.

I really like the young talent that has been gathered on this team. We have more talent on defense than we’ve seen in over a decade. The offense even with T-Fred out for awhile has weapons. But the NFL doesn’t award trophies for talent (or how much cash you’re making Jerry). Like all teams, the scoreboard is all that really matters if you care about the kind of success that matters in pro football- winning (ahem, Mr. Jones)

The most important steps for this team will take place as these young guys learn to play together, and hopefully this somewhat new coaching staff finds ways to make adjustments in game and in season. The talent plus better coaching must result in wins.

I await the month of September like a starved dog about to be fed. I’m so sick of meaningless preseason games, watching too many guys playing for the Cowboys and our preseason opponents who will not be on a 53 man roster in September. Preseason games to me are like watching a movie with actors that haven’t memorized their lines yet. Or like eating a cake that wasn’t fully baked. No thanks.

And finally I’m anxious to see how this team develops over time. Don’t judge this book by its preseason cover or by even game #1 in Carolina. We are still a long way from knowing what this team will be. Hurry up September! And buckle your seatbelts boys and girls cuz we about to be on another wild, unpredictable ride called the NFL.

I dont know about the thirds around here, but the Turds are really annoying!

 

[Idgit]

A third of the forum thinks we’re bound for Superbowl glory?!!

 

[Bob-Lillys-War]

Making the playoffs twice in 8.5 years gives us a 23% probability of making the playoffs.

We know ... We know the Garrett era teams, we know .

 

[Bobhaze]

A third of the forum thinks we’re bound for Superbowl glory?!!

Perhaps I should have simply said “wear rose colored glasses”...or some such.

 

[Ranching]

A third of the forum thinks we’re bound for Superbowl glory?!!

You, reality and risen!

 

[Ranching]

Making the playoffs twice in 8.5 years gives us a 23% probability of making the playoffs.

We know ... We know the Garrett era teams, we know .

Who is Garrett?

 

[Bobhaze]

Making the playoffs twice in 8.5 years gives us a 23% probability of making the playoffs.

We know ... We know the Garrett era teams, we know .

So you’re saying there’s a chance?

 

[StarBoyz83]

The NFL isnt nearly as predictable as the NBA but it's usually pretty predictable.

 

[Bobhaze]

The NFL isnt nearly as predictable as the NBA but it's usually pretty predictable.

It’s actually the hardest to predict of all the major US sports. Who had the Jags in the AFC championship game last year? Who had the eaglets beating the pats in the SB last August? Who knew the rams would become one of the league’s best last August? Good luck looking at any NFL teams’ schedule and predicting wins and losses.

College FB is predictable. The NBA is pretty predictable. The NFL? Good luck.

 

[StarBoyz83]

It’s actually the hardest to predict of all the major US sports. Who had the Jags in the AFC championship game last year? Who had the eaglets beating the pats in the SB last August? Who knew the rams would become one of the league’s best last August? Good luck looking at any NFL teams’ schedule and predicting wins and losses.

College FB is predictable. The NBA is pretty predictable. The NFL? Good luck.

Wins and losses is way hard. But you can pick 10-12 teams a year and almost always one of them will win the SB.

 

[gmoney112]

A third of the forum thinks we’re bound for Superbowl glory?!!

Now I do.

 

[Bobhaze]

Wins and losses is way hard. But you can pick 10-12 teams a year and almost always one of them will win the SB.

Finding 1 team of 12 isn’t exactly much of a prediction or an exact science, lol. Saying the champion in the NFL is going to be from 12 of the 32 team’s is like naming 111 NCAA football teams and predicting one of them will be champ.

 

[CowboyRoy]

We are still a long ways from knowing what the 2018 version of the Cowboys will be. Relax. We should all stop trying to predict or act like we know what this team is yet. None of us...repeat...NONE of us know what this team is going to be yet or how this season will turn out. It’s still August!

About a third of this forum is dead sure we are headed to Super Bowl glory no matter what we have at any position, and no matter who’s leading this organization. They will say “this train is bound for glory” no matter what. Nothing wrong with optimism even if some of it is seen through fan lenses.

And another third of Zone forum fans are twisting themselves into pretzels because of T-Fred’s bad medical news, or thinking we have a bottom rung “bus driver” QB (despite 2 years of good play) or worrying that we’re one injury away from a top 5 pick in the 2019 draft. Eoyore would be proud.

And the final third is probably not sure what this team is yet or what will happen this year. Count me in this group that doesn’t know yet what this team is. And I will add that I don’t think we will really know much about this team until probably October. It’s going to take some time for a lot of this new talent to find themselves within the team.

I really like the young talent that has been gathered on this team. We have more talent on defense than we’ve seen in over a decade. The offense even with T-Fred out for awhile has weapons. But the NFL doesn’t award trophies for talent (or how much cash you’re making Jerry). Like all teams, the scoreboard is all that really matters if you care about the kind of success that matters in pro football- winning (ahem, Mr. Jones)

The most important steps for this team will take place as these young guys learn to play together, and hopefully this somewhat new coaching staff finds ways to make adjustments in game and in season. The talent plus better coaching must result in wins.

I await the month of September like a starved dog about to be fed. I’m so sick of meaningless preseason games, watching too many guys playing for the Cowboys and our preseason opponents who will not be on a 53 man roster in September. Preseason games to me are like watching a movie with actors that haven’t memorized their lines yet. Or like eating a cake that wasn’t fully baked. No thanks.

And finally I’m anxious to see how this team develops over time. Don’t judge this book by its preseason cover or by even game #1 in Carolina. We are still a long way from knowing what this team will be. Hurry up September! And buckle your seatbelts boys and girls cuz we about to be on another wild, unpredictable ride called the NFL.

Finding 1 team of 12 isn’t exactly much of a prediction or an exact science, lol. Saying the champion in the NFL is going to be from 12 of the 32 team’s is like naming 111 NCAA football teams and predicting one of them will be champ.

At the end of the day we know two things. The Cowboys have poor depth overall and they have poor coaching. Any adversity and they are toast. That has been proven under Garrett.