Troy Aikman on the SB and the future of the Dallas Cowboys

[TwoDeep3]

I'd say no. Troy is the prototypical quarterback as far as his mentality goes. Even though he got his 3 rings more thru Emmitt than any other factor, his view is that "we gotta have 4 great receivers to win". And yes, the league isn't the same as it was in the 1990's, I'm not saying that Dallas has to return to the running game as the primary focus on the offense, it may return to that one day, but at this point it's a passing league.

However, whether it be the running game or the passing game, it's still true that "it starts up front". We just saw the Eagles, with 70 sacks in the regular season get ZERO in the SB. Of course, Mahomes is pretty mobile and has a quick release, but he had a bum ankle, and his o-line kept him spotlessly clean, sack-wise, all game. The offensive line is a huge part of both the running game and the passing game, Dallas hasn't got a great line now, and with the soon to be gone Tyron Smith and not that far behind Zack Martin out of the picture, Tyler Smith can't do it alone. Steele, Biadasz and McGovern aren't up to the level you need.

Troy looks at things through a qb's eyes, that's the way he'd run the team as gm, and it doesn't appear he thinks much about the running game. And he did say KC's balanced game plan was important, but I don't think he'd stick on the running game as much as it needs to be....

I believe I'd like to see you back up this commentary with anything which supports your obvious opinion. Post anything that quotes Troy stating he needs 4 great receivers to win.
I agree on the offensive line aspect of this post. But to suggest he can't think outside of the prototype QB mentality as you suggest seems to imply he ain't that bright.

And I don't believe that for one second.

 

[SuspectCorner]

Brady is and will always be the standard. As great as Mahomes is he's not winning 5+ more SBs.

No QB will ever surpass Brady just like no RB will ever break Emmett's rushing record.

Time marches on. If we as a species don’t continue to further our own extinction FIRST, all these records will eventually be broken. The game of football is cyclical, the run game and passing game will go through future phases of ‘dominance heirarchy’ as they shift to meet the demands of rule changes, etc.

Red Auerbach saw this many years ago. I still trust Red Auerbach. RIP

All records were made to be broken. Man strives to achieve the next level.

 

[nobody]

No other GM would be able to do what Jerry’s done for 28 straight years and not have been fired long ago.

It was a masterstroke of evil genius of the rest of the league to induct Jerry into the HoF. "You're doing a great job Jerry! Keep it up!" They knew him being the GM was the greatest thing for every other team.

 

[noshame]

Michael Irvin lol

 

[Flamma]

The same can’t be said for Joe Namath that’s for sure. No one enjoys dwelling on the past like he does.

Holy crap, no kidding. To the point of embarrassment. Minus the prediction and fur coats, does he get into the HOF?

 

[Gonzomandela01]

We just witnessed the greatest record in sports history broken, never say never.

 

[CowboyFanInLexKy]

It would be keen to have Aikman as GM.

Though I agree with you, why? Just so Jerry could be stupid and say no when it comes to the legitimate ideas that Troy might have that we all know can improve the team?

Contrary to Jerry's belief, he has no clue what he's doing. We all know this is his team and this is just a toy to him.

 

[rags747]

Troy doesn't dwell in the past. He says so right here.

Freaking Excellent!

 

[rags747]

Troy Aikman has always been a grade A assholio

How so?

 

[Captain-Crash]

I hate Troy he doesn't blow smoke up everyone's butt, like the sexual harasser Irvin. And you can actual understand him, not like the guy who's eating **** biscuits.

 

[rags747]

Holy crap, no kidding. To the point of embarrassment. Minus the prediction and fur coats, does he get into the HOF?

Totally deserving. He changed the game and made the AFC worth merging with. Had a beautiful arm too.

 

[Flamma]

Totally deserving. He changed the game and made the AFC worth merging with. Had a beautiful arm too.

Ok. I didn't get to see him play. At least not much. I can only go by what I hear. And I get conflicting reports. But I'll go with those in the know.

 

[CouchCoach]

Like Aikman, do not like his beer. Doesn't even taste like beer and it looks just like what beer turns into.

 

[CouchCoach]

Ok. I didn't get to see him play. At least not much. I can only go by what I hear. And I get conflicting reports. But I'll go with those in the know.

Namath was the first player, even more so than even Jim Brown, to be bigger than the game. Broadway Joe was must cover before the prediction and that just elevated him to another level.

The one thing that always stood out to me about Namath was how he played in nasty weather. He seemed to thrive on that in the old Shea stadium which at times look like a leaf blower turned loose in a dumpster.

He threw a pretty ball and was a good QB but I feel it was his image more than his QBing. And his Batchelor's 3 stare down with Rozelle and hanging with wise guys took him to a whole other level, he was the Sinatra of the NFL.......in panty hose and fur coats.

 

[rags747]

Ok. I didn't get to see him play. At least not much. I can only go by what I hear. And I get conflicting reports. But I'll go with those in the know.

Hmmmm, you saying I’m old! I really did not get to see him play either until the tail end, have seen highlights though. I want to say that Namath had one of his best games in a Monday Nighter vs the Colts and Johnny Unitas, they both threw the ball up and down the field, Namath threw for 496 yards and 6 TD’s, Jets wound up winning 44-34 I believe. Had a fantastic arm and quick delivery/release. I’m sure there are many that will disagree that he was HOF worthy, but he was bigger than the sport at the time.

 

[rags747]

Namath was the first player, even more so than even Jim Brown, to be bigger than the game. Broadway Joe was must cover before the prediction and that just elevated him to another level.

The one thing that always stood out to me about Namath was how he played in nasty weather. He seemed to thrive on that in the old Shea stadium which at times look like a leaf blower turned loose in a dumpster.

He threw a pretty ball and was a good QB but I feel it was his image more than his QBing. And his Batchelor's 3 stare down with Rozelle and hanging with wise guys took him to a whole other level, he was the Sinatra of the NFL.......in panty hose and fur coats.

Exactly! I had also just replied that he was bigger than the game at that time. He had a cannon for an arm and his delivery was the fastest, he did not even have to put his whole body into his throws, just all shoulder and arm flat footed. Was quite the mobile qb prior to getting his knees wrecked. You touched on a lot, but forgot Anne Margaret!

 

[CouchCoach]

Exactly! I had also just replied that he was bigger than the game at that time. He had a cannon for an arm and his delivery was the fastest, he did not even have to put his whole body into his throws, just all shoulder and arm flat footed. Was quite the mobile qb prior to getting his knees wrecked. You touched on a lot, but forgot Anne Margaret!

Namath was Marino before Marino, same kind of quick release and could throw rockets. Ann-Margret liked Joe Willie's passes too.

Namath was actually the first rock star pro athlete I'd ever seen. It was special when one of his games was broadcast where I grew up. And as a young player, I always felt better about my body after seeing Namath's. He shared that with Unitas, that stooped shoulder look that made me wonder how in the hell they could throw the ball like that.

 

[GMO415]

Granted it’s going to be a tough hill to climb, but I wouldn’t say it’s impossible that Mahomes reaches Brady if he plays long enough. I certainly wouldn’t bet on him doing it. It may be even more difficult for an RB to surpass Emmitt because it’s a passing league and most teams are rotating backs. Teams don’t run the ball like they used to.

It took Brady over 22 years to accomplish that. Brady wasn't a mobile QB and never had any serious injuries. Mahomes has already had some injuries and is not a pocket passer.

He'll never last 20 years in the league and neither will his coach. Once Andy retires, you won't see Mahomes in the SB much long after.

 

[Flamma]

Hmmmm, you saying I’m old! I really did not get to see him play either until the tail end, have seen highlights though. I want to say that Namath had one of his best games in a Monday Nighter vs the Colts and Johnny Unitas, they both threw the ball up and down the field, Namath threw for 496 yards and 6 TD’s, Jets wound up winning 44-34 I believe. Had a fantastic arm and quick delivery/release. I’m sure there are many that will disagree that he was HOF worthy, but he was bigger than the sport at the time.

Anyone that throws for that many yards at that time is notable. I just never really seen him play outside of SB 3. He didn't look all that impressive. In fact, he was bailed out a few time in that game. Which is why I questioned it.

 

[KJJ]

It took Brady over 22 years to accomplish that. Brady wasn't a mobile QB and never had any serious injuries. Mahomes has already had some injuries and is not a pocket passer.

He'll never last 20 years in the league and neither will his coach. Once Andy retires, you won't see Mahomes in the SB much long after.

Brady missed an entire season with an ACL in 2008. Other than that he stayed healthy. So far Mahomes hasn’t had any real serious injuries. You’re giving Andy Reid way too much credit for Mahomes’ success. It’s the other way around, if it wasn’t for Mahomes, Reid wouldn’t have never seen another Super Bowl. QBs make head coaches. All of Andy Reid’s success in Philly was due to Donovan McNabb. Once McNabb began to decline and Michael Vick took over it was downhill for Reid in Philly. He ended up getting fired with Vick as his QB. Any solid HC could win Super Bowls with Mahomes. Many tried to give Belichick most of the credit for Brady success in New England. They said Brady would never win a Super Bowl without him. Lol As soon as Brady left he immediately won a Super Bowl. Belichick on the other hand has struggled without him. He wasn’t anything special as a head coach before Brady arrived and he hasn’t been anything special since Brady left.