Thoughts/Opinions about yesterday's blowout loss!

[Captain-Crash]

I blame it on mouthbreathers. They do not do good at high altitudes.

Yes, mouthbreathing is detrimental at high altitudes because it significantly reduces oxygen efficiency and worsens the effects of high-altitude hypoxia, which can affect the brain. Nasal breathing is crucial for acclimatization and performance in low-oxygen environments.

Effects on the brain
The low oxygen levels (hypoxia) that all people experience at high altitudes can have a significant impact on brain function. However, inefficient mouthbreathing can exacerbate these negative effects:
Impaired cognitive performance: Reduced oxygen saturation caused by hypoxia and poor breathing efficiency can lead to sluggish decision-making, difficulty concentrating, and impaired memory. Climbers at extreme altitudes often experience confusion and poor judgment.
Mood changes: Exposure to low oxygen can trigger irritability, mood swings, anxiety, and sleepiness. Poor breathing habits can disrupt sleep quality, which is already a challenge at high altitudes, leading to fatigue and "brain fog".
Neurological risks: In severe cases, high-altitude hypoxia can cause conditions like high-altitude cerebral edema (HACE), where fluid builds up in the brain. Symptoms include confusion, disorientation, and loss of coordination. While these are not caused solely by mouthbreathing, breathing inefficiently can increase overall physiological stress.

 

[maryquality]

If the catch phrase in the Panther loss was out physicaled...
Then yesterday was a more extreme version of that.

Don't forget to include "out coached".

 

[Creeper]

After watching the first half of the all-22 I think it was the OTs that got beat mostly. The pass protection in the middle was fine when it was 4 on 5. The Bronco threw a few blitzes and 5 man lines at them and there were some breakdowns here and there. But those two OTs have got to play better.

I wish Eberflus would blitz more even though when he did they still didn't get pressure. The defense needs to be more physical. They need to be more aggressive.

The offense needs to assume the other team will score every time they get the ball. That means go for it on 4th down. Either that or pound the ball on the ground to play keep away.

 

[CowboyFrog]

My thoughts, if Bo Nix and the Denver offense did that to this defense, imagine what Mahomes and Goff are going to do to it.

this.. we have not faced a Great offense yet, thats 100% true. Though any offense that doesnt just hand the ball off 30 times is really dumb.

 

[75boyz]

Don't forget to include "out coached".

No, if I do that, the McCarthy lovers cult will respond so I'll keep my mouth shut.

 

[CowboysFaninHouston]

Offense

-As I wrote prior to the game, Broncos don't make mental mistakes, have to play clean football against them. 3 huge early penalties, 1 basically took away a chance for a TD, another drive killer and a 3rd extended a drive. With the margin being so small with a terrible defense, this made a close game turn into 14-3 in a blink of a eye.

-Denver's defense is the best in the league in my opinion, especially when they play at home. Although their weren't many sacks given up, Dak was under heavy pressure throughout the day.

-Why was Lamb coming in and out of the lineup? Is his ankle still bothering him? Same goes for Turpin, doesn't look right.

-Schott has to be more aggressive knowing his defense cannot stop anything, punting in the 2nd half at his own 45? That was a terrible decision. Also, some of his play calls were puzzling, why are you in shotgun at the 1?

-Dak once again struggled with those pre-snap looks when they have everyone at the line of scrimmage. Chicago did the same thing with success.

-This game proves, the offense is still good, but somewhat overrated. The two tackles positions are their biggest weakness in my opinion.

Defense

-are given an early gift, then get totally destroyed, as they could of given up over 50 points against a very average offense.

-when I watch their run defense, it is either lack of discipline, too slow to react and not being physical enough.

-as I said prior to the game, if you just sit in zones, don't affect the QB or the WR's it was going to be a long day. Nix is most successful using those quick, timing routes, if you don't disrupt them, forget about it.

-I heard a stat late in the game that Nix wasn't even knocked down a single time. Denver has a real good OL, but this is inexcusable. Eberflus has to bring pressure if they cannot get home, but refuses to do it, outside of a few delayed blitzes that never hit home. Where are those inside linebacker blitzes?

-secondary is a complete mess, but we were playing players off the street, without any help with a pass rush. Every QB in this league would be successful.

Special Teams

-Denver's return game really hurt the Cowboys when they started to make a little run late in the 1st half, before the wheels came off

I will say this, not opposed to adding players at the deadline, if they are apart of the plan for the next few years. This franchise cannot just expect to draft/develop and expect this defense to get fixed, they are going to need to use the draft/fa and the trade market to get it done.

What I would do with the defense for the rest of the season is evaluate who is apart of the group moving forward and who needs to be replaced. Don't wasted your time with vets who won't be around next season. Start your DC search as Eberflus just isn't the right fit.

I know everyone is blaming Eberflus...and I am not defending him, but he was given a pile of crap, as you outlined and we expect him to turn it into steak by putting parsley and potatos on the plate....its still a pile of crap. they are unatheltic, stupid and slow. on top of that they can't tackle. they can't carry out their assignment. they get pushed. at least just hold your ground. I mean I could have ran for 100 yards yesterday with those wide open lanes and I am not sure that their issue is. where are the LBs filling in the gaps, as they are always filling the wrong gaps.

I wouldn't waste time on trades. I would just ride this up and down season and focus on defense in the off season. next two drafts have to be only defense.

 

[Cowboyny]

I know everyone is blaming Eberflus...and I am not defending him, but he was given a pile of crap, as you outlined and we expect him to turn it into steak by putting parsley and potatos on the plate....its still a pile of crap. they are unatheltic, stupid and slow. on top of that they can't tackle. they can't carry out their assignment. they get pushed. at least just hold your ground. I mean I could have ran for 100 yards yesterday with those wide open lanes and I am not sure that their issue is. where are the LBs filling in the gaps, as they are always filling the wrong gaps.

I wouldn't waste time on trades. I would just ride this up and down season and focus on defense in the off season. next two drafts have to be only defense.

The issue is both, coaching and the lack of talent on defense.

 

[Valkyr]

I'll give these guys credit, when they are going to lose, you can tell pretty much from the beginning so you can actually go an live your day in a productive manner instead of watching them flounder.

 

[CowboysFaninHouston]

The issue is both, coaching and the lack of talent on defense.

I am willing to give eberflus benefit of the doubt for now....

 

[conner01]

My thought is when you don’t recognize over half the names on defense you’re probably not going to win

Especially when they are in the secondary. But as bad as the secondary is beat up, it’s more than just the secondary. This D is just really bad almost across the board. Can’t cover, stop the run, or pressure the QB. One of those being the issue you might overcome. But when you are bad in all 3 you can’t win in the nfl, college or even HS

 

[Cowboyny]

I am willing to give eberflus benefit of the doubt for now....

I think many fans put all the blame of Eberflus, but very little on the actual players. He was given a piss poor defense and they traded away their only impact player on it. I too, believe Eberflus is a much better DC then what many realize, hate the scheme, but he has an successful track record.

 

[Cowboyny]

The tackles are fine and offense is stil one of the best in the league. Denver got us all over the line but guys will just remember the Guyton false start and Cooper beating Steele for a couple of good rushes. Smith, Hoffman, and Booker got whooped by Allen and company. So tired of the board and local media giving the Cowboys offensive line interior all the credit but the blame goes to the tackles if something goes wrong. Dak could never step up into those throws. Give Denver’s defense credit. Dak played his worse game of the year. Schotty did not attack the cornerbacks that was Denver’s weakness. Just impossible to stay with a good defense on the road when you can’t stop a nose bleed with our defense. I am concerned Jerry is going to do something stupid. Man I hope I am wrong……

The defense has always been bad but now your down your top 3 safeties and second cornerback. We had no chance in this one.

Denver has the best defense in the league and it showed yesterday. Great defense, always beats out great offense.

 

[baltcowboy]

Denver has the best defense in the league and it showed yesterday. Great defense, always beats out great offense.

Green Bay is similar. Thr Cowboys can’t beat any of the top 6 NFC teams on the road. Hopefully we can get to 9-7-1 and get the 7th seed.

 

[Cowboyny]

Green Bay is similar. Thr Cowboys can’t beat any of the top 6 NFC teams on the road. Hopefully we can get to 9-7-1 and get the 7th seed.

I think it is the other way around 7-9-1.

 

[T-RO]

The defense was trash, and the head coach pretends like they are the doomsday defense and punts on 4th and 1 from midfield down two scores.

I agree that we should have punted when near mid-field. But let's be accurate and fair to Coach Schott. Dallas was on its own 44, facing 4th and 6 (not one). So again, I disagreed with coach's call, but I could kinda understand it. Below are the five punts in the game.

 

[baltcowboy]

I think it is the other way around 7-9-1.

At best 9-7-1. I agree they can finish as low as as 7-9-1. I think they can beat Arizona, Raiders, Philadelphia, Chargers, Vikings, and Giants. To get to 9 wins.

 

[Cowboyny]

At best 9-7-1. I agree they can finish as low as as 7-9-1. I think they can beat Arizona, Raiders, Philadelphia, Chargers, Vikings, and Giants. To get to 9 wins.

We have to play better on the road.

 

[baltcowboy]

We have to play better on the road.

They can beat the Raiders and Giants on the road. Can they get to the playoffs at 9-7-1. I don’t think so, looking at the top 10 NFC teams. Just need to get the offensive line healthy and let them develop. Could be one of the best in the league in a couple of years.

 

[dupree89]

I am willing to give eberflus benefit of the doubt for now....

you are a very compassionate soul, my friend

 

[Cowboyny]

They can beat the Raiders and Giants on the road. Can they get to the playoffs at 9-7-1. I don’t think so, looking at the top 10 NFC teams. Just need to get the offensive line healthy and let them develop. Could be one of the best in the league in a couple of years.

I think any team has a good chance to beat the cowboys with this defense, would not surprise me if they lose to even the raiders