Thoughts/Opinions about last night's loss - a year away?

[Cowboyny]

We were capable of winning this game. We got out coached. They exploited our weaknesses better than we exploited theirs.

Coaching matters a lot!!!!

Our coaches are as inconsistent as our players.

If we had Al Harris as our DB coach these DB’s don’t play so da_ soft. Why didn’t Shotty give Steele and Thomas more help. Keep the TE and RB in to chip and just send out our 3 receivers. This would have gave more time.

Hate seeing these corners playing so soft and giving 10 yard cushions at the snap

 

[Chasing6]

No we haven't. This team has fielded weak interior defensive lines for decades and like clockwork, they've been dominated at the point of attack. The defense needs work at the second level, but the foundation is in place to slow the run and collapse the pocket. You can disagree if you want, but I see a reason to remain optimistic.

If Jerry decides to do something that he has not done in the last 10 off seasons, then yes their is something to be optimistic about.

 

[FVSTONE]

Offense

-another slow start finally caught up to them. You cannot spot a good team a huge lead and expect to come all the way back.
-Very strange game from George Pickens, he seemed out of it all night, looked like he was playing half speed
-Rough night for Ferguson, fumble, huge penalty and that terrible call against him late
-Both Tackles had their struggles in pass protection, also Williams misses some blocks

Defense

-we all saw the stats, when they blitzed they generated pressure, when they didn't they struggled. As I said in the lead up, if you don't move Goff off the spot, he can kill you, which he did. Eberflus has been stubborn all yr not blitzing enough. It is obvious, they need more pass rush off the edge, but the DC has to generate pressure if it isn't working.
-Really struggled covering Gibbs as a receiver, he is a tough matchup where they just don't have the personnel the matchup.
-Goff was having a field day, with those quick, underneath passes without much resistance.
-Both our starting corners had their struggles. Not worried so much about Revel as he is still very green, especially in zone coverage, but Bland continues to have up and down play.
-Why was Bell covering Williams late in the game, why was Bridges doing the same? What is the love affair with Murray playing so many snaps?
-In my opinion, don't think Eberflus is the right DC to move forward with, but fear they are going to stay with him for continuity.
-This game finally exposed the defensive weaknesses that they have to address: Edge, LB and Safety. Bland also needs to play more consistent.

Special Teams

-Both kickoff and punt coverage was terrible, gave up huge field position every time. Giving a good offense a short field is a recipe for disaster.
-63 yard FG is unreal, he and the Jaguars kicker are on another level

I am not so upset at the loss as I kind of felt that this team is 1 good offseason away from truly competing. They have clear holes to address personnel wise and have to figure out some things schematically. Why do they struggle so much with the scripted plays to start the game? Eberflus doesn't have the Tampa Bay front where you can rush four and expect to get consistent pressure. Will he be replaced? Will Jerry open up his wallet and actually sign an impact fa starter or two? Is the franchise tag coming for Pickens?

With Prescott as the Cowboy's QB, you need to quit daydreaming about payoff wins or SB appearances. Prescott in now the modern-day Kurt Cousins who will continue to rack up great passing yards, doesn't have that next gear to elevate him beyond regular season success. He's overpaid, over hyped and is less than a mediocre QB in the NFL.

 

[LysleE]

I think this team is inconsistent, undisciplined and has too many holes to fill: OL, LB, CB and S. This team does not fare well against opponents who are physical at the point of attack.
The team also needs a coaching upgrade on both sides of the ball as well. When talent levels are equal as usually is the case with the perennial players layoff teams, their coaching and schemes are the difference. I think we saw that in the Detroit game where they made adjustments to exploit Dallas’ weaknesses, while Dallas opted to stick with their gameplan.
Think Dallas is more than a year away.

 

[Cowboy4evr]

Offense

-another slow start finally caught up to them. You cannot spot a good team a huge lead and expect to come all the way back.
-Very strange game from George Pickens, he seemed out of it all night, looked like he was playing half speed
-Rough night for Ferguson, fumble, huge penalty and that terrible call against him late
-Both Tackles had their struggles in pass protection, also Williams misses some blocks

Defense

-we all saw the stats, when they blitzed they generated pressure, when they didn't they struggled. As I said in the lead up, if you don't move Goff off the spot, he can kill you, which he did. Eberflus has been stubborn all yr not blitzing enough. It is obvious, they need more pass rush off the edge, but the DC has to generate pressure if it isn't working.
-Really struggled covering Gibbs as a receiver, he is a tough matchup where they just don't have the personnel the matchup.
-Goff was having a field day, with those quick, underneath passes without much resistance.
-Both our starting corners had their struggles. Not worried so much about Revel as he is still very green, especially in zone coverage, but Bland continues to have up and down play.
-Why was Bell covering Williams late in the game, why was Bridges doing the same? What is the love affair with Murray playing so many snaps?
-In my opinion, don't think Eberflus is the right DC to move forward with, but fear they are going to stay with him for continuity.
-This game finally exposed the defensive weaknesses that they have to address: Edge, LB and Safety. Bland also needs to play more consistent.

Special Teams

-Both kickoff and punt coverage was terrible, gave up huge field position every time. Giving a good offense a short field is a recipe for disaster.
-63 yard FG is unreal, he and the Jaguars kicker are on another level

I am not so upset at the loss as I kind of felt that this team is 1 good offseason away from truly competing. They have clear holes to address personnel wise and have to figure out some things schematically. Why do they struggle so much with the scripted plays to start the game? Eberflus doesn't have the Tampa Bay front where you can rush four and expect to get consistent pressure. Will he be replaced? Will Jerry open up his wallet and actually sign an impact fa starter or two? Is the franchise tag coming for Pickens?

I am watching the Big 12 and the SEC championship games. Big 12........defense won the game. SEC.......defense currently winning the game. Offense only hast to score points.

 

[ryanbabs]

Jerry loves this attitude...

Sells merch, tickets, hopes, and dreams...

He's got a really big boat to prove it.

We’ve been a year away for 30 years now. Only one thing has been constant…

 

[Chasing6]

Offense

-another slow start finally caught up to them. You cannot spot a good team a huge lead and expect to come all the way back.
-Very strange game from George Pickens, he seemed out of it all night, looked like he was playing half speed
-Rough night for Ferguson, fumble, huge penalty and that terrible call against him late
-Both Tackles had their struggles in pass protection, also Williams misses some blocks

Defense

-we all saw the stats, when they blitzed they generated pressure, when they didn't they struggled. As I said in the lead up, if you don't move Goff off the spot, he can kill you, which he did. Eberflus has been stubborn all yr not blitzing enough. It is obvious, they need more pass rush off the edge, but the DC has to generate pressure if it isn't working.
-Really struggled covering Gibbs as a receiver, he is a tough matchup where they just don't have the personnel the matchup.
-Goff was having a field day, with those quick, underneath passes without much resistance.
-Both our starting corners had their struggles. Not worried so much about Revel as he is still very green, especially in zone coverage, but Bland continues to have up and down play.
-Why was Bell covering Williams late in the game, why was Bridges doing the same? What is the love affair with Murray playing so many snaps?
-In my opinion, don't think Eberflus is the right DC to move forward with, but fear they are going to stay with him for continuity.
-This game finally exposed the defensive weaknesses that they have to address: Edge, LB and Safety. Bland also needs to play more consistent.

Special Teams

-Both kickoff and punt coverage was terrible, gave up huge field position every time. Giving a good offense a short field is a recipe for disaster.
-63 yard FG is unreal, he and the Jaguars kicker are on another level

I am not so upset at the loss as I kind of felt that this team is 1 good offseason away from truly competing. They have clear holes to address personnel wise and have to figure out some things schematically. Why do they struggle so much with the scripted plays to start the game? Eberflus doesn't have the Tampa Bay front where you can rush four and expect to get consistent pressure. Will he be replaced? Will Jerry open up his wallet and actually sign an impact fa starter or two? Is the franchise tag coming for Pickens?

With all the issues on offense - 3 turnovers, CD out, Pickens mia, penalties and Tackle play, it surprises me we even scored 30 points.

 

[Cowboyny]

With all the issues on offense - 3 turnovers, CD out, Pickens mia, penalties and Tackle play, it surprises me we even scored 30 points.

Agreed. Can’t understand how the Lions allowed us to make it a three point game with time left on the clock

 

[baltcowboy]

My thought is we could be a year away. But it will primarily depend on what kind of off-season we have.

Honestly, we have been depending on having some post trade deadline miracle similar to the 2018 post Amari Cooper trade. Completely retooling your defense at midseason and expecting that to turn you into a team capable of winning 8 straight? That requires a miracle.

In short, team success in the NFL requires having a great off-season. The last two off-seasons were two of the worst in the last 30 years.

Will 2026 be the year we return to the playoffs? I say it will depend on the quality of the next off-season.

For some reason the board thinks the 2026 offseason will be different.