This Season has NOT been a success

[Cbz40]

Then this is no myth either:

If Bledsoe would have gone down at any point during the season we would be comparing ourselves to the Jets. We were and are no better off in our QB sitiation than they are.

Too continue this way we are playing Russian Roulette with the 2006 season the same as were with the 2005.

But what do I know.....I haven't played a game of Madden football in my life. lol

 

[kingwhicker]

Well, I wasn't one of those who said that in 1991. I was very hopeful then. I am not now. I like some of our young defensive players, but we have major question marks on offense. Anyway, doesn't do any good to keep arguing. Just check back with me next year. I'll still be here. If the current direction continues, we will see. Would love to be proven wrong. I am first and foremost a Cowboys fan.

Those were the days-1991. The `91 Cowboys are having a renaissance on this board.

 

[superpunk]

But what do I know.....I haven't played a game of Madden football in my life. lol

You don't know whay you're missing.:laugh1:

 

[iceberg]

Then this is no myth either:

If Bledsoe would have gone down at any point during the season we would be comparing ourselves to the Jets. We were and are no better off in our QB sitiation than they are.

Too continue this way we are playing Russian Roulette with the 2006 season the same as were with the 2005.

But what do I know.....I haven't played a game of Madden football in my life. lol

which is the counter argument to "if they're not good enough for mop-up time, why are they behind an aging vet who was injured last year? if that's not "proof" then how about even 1 less year knowledge and experience and that's who's backing up a 44 year old.

it's as if he doesn't WANT anyone good there and that's odd.

 

[Cbz40]

which is the counter argument to "if they're not good enough for mop-up time, why are they behind an aging vet who was injured last year? if that's not "proof" then how about even 1 less year knowledge and experience and that's who's backing up a 44 year old.

it's as if he doesn't WANT anyone good there and that's odd.

It certainly seems so......I do not understand the reasoning....if there is any.

 

[Cbz40]

You don't know whay you're missing.:laugh1:

Santa Clause left me one in my stocking..........Haven't made up my mind whether to keep it or exchange it for Dr.Pepper.

 

[Cheap Shot Artist]

This season has to be considered a disappointment. This team had the chance to be the '99 Rams or the '00 Ravens, or the '01 Patriots--a season from the outhouse to the penthouse..obscurity/mediocrity to promenence...

but coaching/playcalling and A personnel decision may have very well cost us this opportunity

playing not to lose and poor field goal kicking has cost us 3 games this year BEFORE the Adams injury

A late game defensive collapse against the skins and a missed FG by Cortez made a seemingly insurmountable 13-0 lead turn into a 14-13 defeat.

Zimmer could have had Newman shadow Moss after the 1st long TD but chose not to do so. We all know what happened next . Bledsoe after this game said the Cowboys werent even trying for a TD, a field goal only on the series of the crucial Cortez miss.

Playing not to lose gets you beat.

The Raiders game was another example of Payton's ineptitude and another Zimmer gem. A late TD put the Raiders ahead and we had 3 chances from the 6 yard line and couldnt get the ball into the endzone.

On the final offensive play, we had a designed roll out to the right that eliminated half the field the Raiders had to cover, A pass to Gleen was incomplete and even if the ball had been caught, he would have been a yard short of a first down.

On the other side of the field was Jason Witten who didnt have a Raider within 5 ards of him. Poor play design. At least give the QB a chance to read the field.

The Seattle game. ANOTHER late TD, another crucial missed FG surrendered combined with the most conservative game plan of the year results in a 13-10 loss

The Denver game...no guarantees that a FG wins this game, but a missed FG costs us a lead and momentum

I'll concede the 2nd Giants game and the Skins debacle

So, for those keeping score, we're 12-3 without the benefit of the Denver game and 13-2 with the Denver game as a win.

The division should have been clinched with the Giants loss this past weekend

Now we may very well have to settle as the best team not to make the playoffs

And if thats good enough for some of you, fine...a 10-6 non playoff season..

But to me and many others, this season is a season of missed opportunities

 

[SA_Gunslinger]

this year was ABSOLUTELY a success regardless of what transpires on sunday. if nothing else, we are laying some SOLID ground work for a serious super bowl run, maybe as soon as 2006.

this has been a fun year to watch the cowboys, and i am extremely optimistic about our future.

 

[Sarge]

And exactly how does this pertain to the thread?

Really Im not going to argue with you about what the NE FO did or did not do because at the end of the day we have no way of knowing what they thought or did.

But quit sabotaging the thread with your QB drivel.

Threads are sabotaged on a daily basis.

Deal with it.

 

[wileedog]

Then this is no myth either:

If Bledsoe would have gone down at any point during the season we would be comparing ourselves to the Jets. We were and are no better off in our QB sitiation than they are.

Too continue this way we are playing Russian Roulette with the 2006 season the same as were with the 2005.

But what do I know.....I haven't played a game of Madden football in my life. lol

Not true. The Jets first and 2nd QB went down in the same game.

Parcells went 10-6 with Quincy Carter at QB. The man is a master at hiding weaknesses - at least for about a half a season or so, and by then the lack of talent gets exposed. That's the nature of the league.

But as long as Bledsoe made it through at least 8 games or so we still would have been better off than the Jets IMO.

 

[Cbz40]

Not true. The Jets first and 2nd QB went down in the same game.

Parcells went 10-6 with Quincy Carter at QB. The man is a master at hiding weaknesses - at least for about a half a season or so, and by then the lack of talent gets exposed. That's the nature of the league.

But as long as Bledsoe made it through at least 8 games or so we still would have been better off than the Jets IMO.

and I strongly disagree.......what would have been the difference?

We would be putting the outcome of the season in the hands of a QB that has not taken a single snap in a regular season game. I know Parcells is a genius but give me a break.

 

[wileedog]

and I strongly disagree.......what would have been the difference?

We would be putting the outcome of the season in the hands of a QB that has not taken a single snap in a regular season game. I know Parcells is a genious but give me a break.

So everything would have been better if Romo played two quarters against Washington last year?

What is your proposed solution here?

 

[Cbz40]

So everything would have been better if Romo played two quarters against Washington last year?

What is your proposed solution here?

Simple have a backup QB that at least has had some game experience....but since we do not......I still support my original statement.....we would be comparing ourselves w/the jets.

 

[wileedog]

Simple have a backup QB that at least has had some game experience....but since we do not......I still support my original statement.....we would be comparing ourselves w/the jets.

If Parcells had signed some retread vet to be backup QB this year this board would have lost its collective mind.

 

[Cbz40]

If Parcells had signed some retread vet to be backup QB this year this board would have lost its collective mind.

What does that statement have to do w/this disagreement?

Now that you mention it, I don't recall this board having a coronary when VT was signed as a backup too Quincy.

Depending when an injury occurs we sign a vet as backup or we have a young backup prepared to step in if needed. I dare say we had or have neither.

This is something this team needs to address if we plan on making our run next year. Either take every opportunity to get Romo or Henson NFL ready or bring in someone with more than 20min. of experience.

 

[wileedog]

Now that you mention it, I don't recall this board having a coronary when VT was signed as a backup too Quincy.

Plenty of people had heart problems when Vinny wound up starter for the year.

Either take every opportunity to get Romo or Henson NFL ready or bring in someone with more than 20min. of experience.

So other than one blowout in Washington when the line was playing bullfighter (ole!), what opportunities have you seen to get Romo or Henson "NFL ready"?

Who do you suggest we get? And which guy should we get rid of for a useless castoff, Romo or Henson?

 

[Cowboy4ever]

so i'm "stupid" because i don't see things like you?

wow.

Well I dont know you, so I wouldn't call YOU stupid. I would call the idea that is going to deem this season "unsuccessful" because we don't make the playoff's stupid. Not many people in here, predicted this team to go above 10 wins. And in the history of the Dallas Cowboys, never has a 10 win cowboys team, NOT went to the playoffs. In fact, since 1990, when the 6 team playoff system went into effect, only 3 teams with 10 wins have not made the playoffs. This season has been a success, in regards, we made the progress we were supposed to make. No one thought this team could go or win a SB this year. We all hoped they would. But i doubt if any one seriously considered this year to be the year. I guess some of you think you can just snap your fingers and build a team right back to superbowl level. But its a process. And this team, this coaching staff, has put some seriously good building blocks together. Its not where it needs to be, right now, but next year, with another good draft, and plenty of cap room to attack the Fa market, this team has a real shot. So you can consider a 10 win season an unsuccessful campaign if you want to. I am just thinking that 10 wins is better than 6 wins. And if you look at how the young talent is progressing, it is easy to see, we are much better off now than anytime in the last 8 years at least.

 

[marsbennett]

I'm sorry, but I cringe when I see a thread that says this has been a successful season, and we may not even be in the playoffs!! Good night, what has happened to us Cowboys fans?!

Ok, I could see us being encouraged by a winning but non-playoff year during the 89-90 seasons because we were 1-15, then 7-9, even though we almost made the playoffs in 90. Our QB was a kid, our running back was a kid, our top WR was a kid, our overall team age was the youngest in the NFL. We had YEARS ahead of us with top skill position players.

We are where we are today precisely because Jones and Parcells have PATCHED the skill positions with the exception of running back. But we have an older QB who is way overrated by some zoners, he is serviceable to good, he is not a pro bowler. We have old WR's with no good young one on the horizon. I also love our TE Witten, so I would say he is a piece in place. Our OL is nothing to write home about.

In other words, this was a team that didn't rebuild, nor did it construct itself to win this year. This is a team destined to be exactly what it is for the next few years, then we are back to square one.

If you expected more than the chance for a 10-6 record going into the last weekend, someone's been blowing sunshine up your ***.

 

[FuzzyLumpkins]

Threads are sabotaged on a daily basis.

Deal with it.

Look peaches, if you want to enjoy another exciting QC discussion go ahead and talk it up.

I do deal with it but at the same time Ill still call it.

Maybe it is thou that should be dealing with it.

 

[FuzzyLumpkins]

Henson starting this year and we are 3-12. Henson is also on IR behind this line......

Bledsoe is what this team needed now. Jury is out on Romo. Maybe they think they have their future QB in Him....

So youre saying that Hensom would hold onto the ball longer than the man that holds onto the ball moreso than anyone ive ever seen?