Unpopular Football Opinions That You Have

[jamesdojr]

WR is a critical position where you need big playmakers. I seem to be in the minority on this. It seems like Dallas (Jerry) and many of the fans don't agree. They think Sam Hurd, Patrick Crayton, and Miles Austin are just fine. I wasn't necesarily against cutting T.O. becasue I believe chemistry is crucial. But if this were my team, we'd have Chad Johnson, Michael Crabtree, or Anquan Boldin on this team right now one way or the other. We are a team that only has a few missing parts so trading a few draft picks to get this done would be a no-brainer for me. At the minimum we'd have Tory Holt here.

 

[Aikbach]

WR is a critical position where you need big playmakers. I seem to be in the minority on this. It seems like Dallas (Jerry) and many of the fans don't agree. They think Sam Hurd, Patrick Crayton, and Miles Austin are just fine. I wasn't necesarily against cutting T.O. becasue I believe chemistry is crucial. But if this were my team, we'd have Chad Johnson, Michael Crabtree, or Anquan Boldin on this team right now one way or the other. We are a team that only has a few missing parts so trading a few draft picks to get this done would be a no-brainer for me. At the minimum we'd have Tory Holt here.

I think Jerry has tried real hard by bringing in Anthony Miller, Rocket Ismail, Joey Galloway, james McKnight, drafting Antonio Bryant, trading for Terry Glenn and then Keyshawn Johnson and acquiring Terrell Owens and then Roy Williams, fact of the matter is he's been burnt by vitually every investmetn in the position to date, either by injury or lack of production.

 

[CowboyMike]

Bill Parcells is one the most overated copaches in history

if it wasn't for Belcheck he never would had made to the playoffs

the only person he drafted that was any good was LT

Terence Newman
DeMarcus Ware
Jay Ratliff
Marion Barber III
Bradie James
Patrick Crayton

Non-Cowboys
Drew Bledsoe
Terry Glenn
Willie McGinest
Tedy Bruschi
Lawyer Milloy
Ty Law
Curtis Martin
Troy Brown
Carl Banks
Mark Bavaro
Jake Long

I'm not the biggest fan of Bill Parcells, especially his attitude and stubbornness his last couple years with the Cowboys, but the guy has a good track record when he "buys the groceries". Including a lot of core players on Belichek's SB teams.

Oh yeah, and Parcells didn't draft LT. Lawrence Taylor was drafted in 1981. Parcells became Head Coach of the Giants in 1983.


EDIT:

- Bill Belichick is the greatest coach in the history of the NFL, "cheating" be damned.

Original, humble, enthusiast Belichek from the SB winning teams might be among the top 5 greatest coaches in NFL history. Recent, bitter, 'stick it to the rest of the NFL' Belicheat is not.


And: I agree 100% with every darn thing Hostile has said about Barry Sanders.

 

[Temo]

I do consider Barry a negative because of what I have said 3 times now.

2nd & long

3rd & long

He left this team stuck there too many times for them to succeed. Football is about consistency. That kind of situation leads to a lot of punts.

As far as the O-Line stuff: Personally, I think O-Lines make running backs more than the other way around. I think RBs are maybe the most fungible position on the field, after special teamers. Also, Jimmy Johnson says a lot of stuff, I remember him also complaining about how Emmitt refused to be benched in games that were way out of hand because he wanted to pad his stats.

And dude, I said I agree with you on the Boom-or-Bust style of runner. It's why Willie Parker absolutely murders the Steeler's offense. But Sanders is no Willie Parker. Sanders was still one of the best because he broke off the long ones enough times to compensate for the times that his dancing cost his team.

I mean the way you talk about it, you'd think Detroit's offense stunk because of Barry. And yet the Lions offense finished in the top 10 of the league in points scored 5 of the 10 years Sanders played (Smith was 6/13). In the 9 years that Barry and Emmitt both played, the Lions outscored the Cowboys in 4 of those years (1990, 1995, 1996, 1997).

Also, in those 9 years, Barry's teams averaged 70.2 punts per year while Emmitt's teams averaged 68.33. So did Barry's teams punt more? Yea, but that doesn't mean his ability to break off the long one isn't valuable still.

I can definitely understand taking Emmitt over Barry. Like any respectable Cowboys fan, I would too. But to say that Barry was a negative for his teams seems unfounded.

 

[Four]

Barry's teammates had to make up for Barry's running style.

Emmitt's teammates never had to make up for Emmitt.

 

[dadymat]

I doubt I will attend an American professional football game in person, again...Far too many violent fans seem to gravitate to games and can't demonstrate consistent sportsmanship let alone a knack for knowing 'when to say when' with the alcohol...All too often, there are plenty of sections that more closely resemble cage matches.

So, apart from Jerry's HD screen, mine at home is just fine for watching

here I bought you something....

Jason Witten is overrated.

:spanking:

 

[Section446]

J.P. Losman is a good Quarterback that was stuck on a horrible team, with a horrible coach, and a GM that had no clue. Had he gone to a team with a spine he would be a well respected QB right now.

 

[Section446]

Emmitt Smith was a good RB, but is not a top five all-time RB, or even the best in Cowboys history. He is the product of the best OL the league has ever seen, one of the better QB's the league has ever seen, one of the most underrated TE's the league has ever seen, and one of the better WR's the league has ever seen. Put him on a team like Arizona or Cleveland and he's not an HOFer.

 

[SLATEmosphere]

Emmitt Smith was a good RB, but is not a top five all-time RB, or even the best in Cowboys history. He is the product of the best OL the league has ever seen, one of the better QB's the league has ever seen, one of the most underrated TE's the league has ever seen, and one of the better WR's the league has ever seen. Put him on a team like Arizona or Cleveland and he's not an HOFer.

Joe Montana had all the talent in world. I guess he would be pretty average on the Cards too

 

[YosemiteSam]

Bobby Carpentar is a beast.

I suppose, but I guess these guys are beasts too.

 

[RS12]

I think they would be foolish to not give Matt Jones a look on a low risk contract.

 

[jamesdojr]

I see what you're saying. I think Jerry has been burnt. However, I don't really put some of those guys in the category of what I consider game breakers besides Glenn and Galloway. And remember Glenn was down and out until he revived his career here. So he was really a project at the time we signed him. Ismail??? maybe. McKnight, Bryant, Keyshawn (overrated), Miller - no.

Again, if it were my team Boldin would be wearing a star this year. I think both WR positions are that critical. Secondaries are so sophisticated, one wrong turn by a WR ends up going the other way.

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I think Jerry has tried real hard by bringing in Anthony Miller, Rocket Ismail, Joey Galloway, james McKnight, drafting Antonio Bryant, trading for Terry Glenn and then Keyshawn Johnson and acquiring Terrell Owens and then Roy Williams, fact of the matter is he's been burnt by vitually every investmetn in the position to date, either by injury or lack of production.

 

[Hostile]

As far as the O-Line stuff: Personally, I think O-Lines make running backs more than the other way around. I think RBs are maybe the most fungible position on the field, after special teamers. Also, Jimmy Johnson says a lot of stuff, I remember him also complaining about how Emmitt refused to be benched in games that were way out of hand because he wanted to pad his stats.

And dude, I said I agree with you on the Boom-or-Bust style of runner. It's why Willie Parker absolutely murders the Steeler's offense. But Sanders is no Willie Parker. Sanders was still one of the best because he broke off the long ones enough times to compensate for the times that his dancing cost his team.

I mean the way you talk about it, you'd think Detroit's offense stunk because of Barry. And yet the Lions offense finished in the top 10 of the league in points scored 5 of the 10 years Sanders played (Smith was 6/13). In the 9 years that Barry and Emmitt both played, the Lions outscored the Cowboys in 4 of those years (1990, 1995, 1996, 1997).

Also, in those 9 years, Barry's teams averaged 70.2 punts per year while Emmitt's teams averaged 68.33. So did Barry's teams punt more? Yea, but that doesn't mean his ability to break off the long one isn't valuable still.

I can definitely understand taking Emmitt over Barry. Like any respectable Cowboys fan, I would too. But to say that Barry was a negative for his teams seems unfounded.

No, that's not what I am saying. I am saying that his style hindered winning. It's why in big games he came up small. It's why his coaches took him out of the game when they got near the goal line. They couldn't afford to go backwards or risk not scoring a TD.

I will take wins over yards. I will take time of possession over exciting runs. I will take 3rd and 2 over 3rd and 12. I will take any advantage that is closer to winning.

It's really just that simple.

 

[The30YardSlant]

The 30 yard slant exists. Damn all of you who think otherwise.

 

[JVita17]

I dont think Mike Vick should have been punished.

 

[sonnyboy]

Wade Phillips is very overrated as a defensive coach. what have his defenses ever won?

I don't think Tony Romo is a championship calibur qb

Jason Witten gets away with holding a lot

Donovan McNabb is the best qb in the NFCE

we will not win big with Ratliff at NT

Joe Flacco is gonna win a superbowl

the Patriots are gonna win the Next Superbowl

I hate the glitzy glamorous ways that Jerry has brought to a rediculous level in this franchise.

I'm sure you won't lose any sleep over this, but there is not one poster on this board I agree with more than you. You post something and I disagree with it. It's as sure as death and taxes.

How can you say Romo is not a championship caliber QB? Do you watch the games?

Romo is a better QB than McNabb. After this season it wont even be a discussion.

I don't even know where to start with you Ratliff comment.

 

[sonnyboy]

I'm ashamed to admit I was kinda relieved when JJ replaced Landry. Sad for Tom, obviously, but excited about the change in ownership, the infusion youth on the roster and coaching staff, and Jerry's limitless optimism ("we have to win, we will win"). Tom's greatness notwithstanding, we were stagnant as a franchise and desperately needed a new direction.

This is has been one of my favorite threads, and you made the best post in it.

Couldn't agree more with what you had to say here. It was time for Landry to go and I loved the choice of Johnson from day one.

The truth of this post is only surpassed by it's unpopularity. I wonder if you felt as guilty as I did for feeling this way at the time.

 

[lewpac]

I'm sure you won't lose any sleep over this, but there is not one poster on this board I agree with more than you. You post something and I disagree with it. It's as sure as death and taxes.

How can you say Romo is not a championship caliber QB? Do you watch the games?

Romo is a better QB than McNabb. After this season it wont even be a discussion.

I don't even know where to start with you Ratliff comment.

Until Romo gets "Holmgrenized", I'm afraid I agree with Sonnyboy.

I love the Cowboys. I'm gonna' stand by Romo come thick or thin. But,the best indicator of future behavior is PAST behavior.

Tony Romo, he brings JUST enough bling, JUST enough stats, JUST enough numbers, JUST enough wins and JUST enough good to keep the kool-aid drinkers on board. But JUST when you need him the most, he goes all "Brett Favre" on you. He's an adventure machine, a heart attack in the making, and an ulcer waiting to happen.

Romo's been the starter for 2-1/2 years now. If you had to do a highlight film of Romo so far, what would it be? It would be a montage of adventures, flubs, fantastic and unbelievable mistakes, usually with the ball on the ground in our own end-zone.........

Sorry, but that's the facts. He doesn't know how to, or isn't interested in giving up on plays that are doomed. He continually tries to make something out of nothing. 90% of the time, he's wonderful and the best we've had since Troy Aikman. But that 10% has killed us since he's been under center.

Nice kid. Pro-Bowler. I like him. But he needs a Norv Turner or a Mike Holmgrem, or, dare I say a Jason Garrett to get him on shorter leash. Until that happens, it'll be more of the same.............

 

[Silverstar]

Chuck Howley and Cliff Harris should already be in the HOF.

 

[Silverstar]

PI penalties should not exceed 20 yards either.

No penalty, no matter how blatant it is should exceed 20 yards IMO.