Would an 0-2 start surprise you?

[reddyuta]

I dont think so and neither will a 2-0 start be surprising.

 

[Acceptablename]

While I’m trying to approach this season from an optimistic perspective, the more I step back and look at the current circumstances, the more worried I become.

I’m looking at a rookie left tackle with limited reps, a reputation for holding, and recovering from a high ankle sprain lining up to plan B at left guard.

I’m looking at a receiving group in flux, waiting for its’ #2 to be able to play recovering from major knee surgery.

And I’m also looking at a tough start to the season via scheduling.

I can’t help but to think that we will be spending most of the season clawing back from an 0-2 deficit.

How does everyone else feel?

Yes With Tampa’s oline problems indeed Id be surprised. If we’re a team with aspirations you beat undermanned good teams. I wont be down on the the team but surprised. I dont expect to beat Bengals

 

[Montanalo]

While I’m trying to approach this season from an optimistic perspective, the more I step back and look at the current circumstances, the more worried I become.

I’m looking at a rookie left tackle with limited reps, a reputation for holding, and recovering from a high ankle sprain lining up to plan B at left guard.

I’m looking at a receiving group in flux, waiting for its’ #2 to be able to play recovering from major knee surgery.

And I’m also looking at a tough start to the season via scheduling.

I can’t help but to think that we will be spending most of the season clawing back from an 0-2 deficit.

How does everyone else feel?

For all the reasons you've listed, I would not be surprised at all.

I suppose if they were blown out, I would be surprised. I really expect the defense to be pretty good this year. However, if the offense can't convert 3rd downs and sustain a few drives, it could get ugly.

 

[J-man]

no, I see an early season struggle coming

 

[jwooten15]

1st half of season

Tampa
Cinn
@LA
@Phil

all loseable

With or without Tyron

And on the flip side, they could very well go 3-1 vs those teams. I guess that's the beauty of the unknown!

But I'm with you -- I think losing is the safer bet

 

[USArmyVet]

We have some fresh faces at our skill positions on offense. Fresh faces always give opposing defenses fits, because they don't know the tendencies of those first faces. So Noah Brown, Ferguson, Tolbert, and Turpin actually give us an advantage. We could very well be 2-0.

While I hope that is the case, I do not think simply adding fresh faces with confuse opposing defenses....if that were the case Dallas would simply pull fans from the stands and line them up on the field.....although given the lack of O-Line and WR depth they may just have to do that.

 

[OmerV]

They start with 2 really tough teams, so no, 0-2 start wouldn't surprise me. Even a really solid team could lose to either opponent. If we start 1-1 I'll be happy

 

[Diehardblues]

And on the flip side, they could very well go 3-1 vs those teams. I guess that's the beauty of the unknown!

But I'm with you -- I think losing is the safer bet

And that’s most likely where the betting line will be. That doesn’t mean we can’t upset one of them.

We could also be upset against NY,Wash, Chi or Det which are our other 4 games before the bye which we should expect and be favored to win.

 

[jterrell]

It wouldn't shock me at all. I'd predict 1-1 with two fairly close games.
Then again neither would going 2-0.
I think Dallas is slightly better than Tampa.
I think Cincy is slightly better than Dallas but could very well have the SB hangover.

 

[baltcowboy]

exactly and they will. Unless we address LT the right way. BTW Farniok is stronger and better than Biadasz. He needs to be starting week 1. Todd Bowles is PRAYING we start McGovern at LG, Biadasz at center and Tyler at LT week 1.

Bowles is going to stuff the run and pressure the passer. Denver, Kansas City, Arizona and San Francisco have the blue print. It is up to Paper Boy to adjust. I have my doubts unfortunately.

 

[Diehardblues]

They start with 2 really tough teams, so no, 0-2 start wouldn't surprise me. Even really solid team could lose to either opponent. If we start 1-1 I'll be happy

And it could be like last year where our opening loss at Tampa really provided us confidence to win 6 in a row following.

How we perform and potentially lose these two very tough opening games will tell us much.

If we’re embarrassed and blown out then there could be a tailspin . If we play them tough could build confidence .

Im not promoting moral victory but when you have as many question marks going into a season as we have playing well even in a loss against teams you’re basically expected to lose is not a negative.

 

[75boyz]

All a bunch of quitters. Troll does not fit in this circumstance. Signed Amber Beer guy.

 

[Oz-of-Cowboy-Country]

While I hope that is the case, I do not think simply adding fresh faces with confuse opposing defenses....if that were the case Dallas would simply pull fans from the stands and line them up on the field.....although given the lack of O-Line and WR depth they may just have to do that.

What routes does Tolbert run well? How creative will Moore get with Turpin? How many times will Dak target Noah? How are they going to use Ferguson? Are they going to use him more of a blocker or more as a receiver? There is little to no film on these guys as Cowboys. Those unknowns help us. They won't confuse defenses, but it'll make them play a lot more conservative.

 

[john van brocklin]

While I’m trying to approach this season from an optimistic perspective, the more I step back and look at the current circumstances, the more worried I become.

I’m looking at a rookie left tackle with limited reps, a reputation for holding, and recovering from a high ankle sprain lining up to plan B at left guard.

I’m looking at a receiving group in flux, waiting for its’ #2 to be able to play recovering from major knee surgery.

And I’m also looking at a tough start to the season via scheduling.

I can’t help but to think that we will be spending most of the season clawing back from an 0-2 deficit.

How does everyone else feel?

I am expecting it, for the reasons you gave.
We are rolling out a team that is less talented than last year.
And now we have a huge question mark at left tackle.
I think if this team wins the NFC East it's had a successful year.

 

[USArmyVet]

What routes does Tolbert run well? How creative will Moore get with Turpin? How many times will Dak target Noah? How are they going to use Ferguson? Are they going to use him more of a blocker or more as a receiver? There is little to no film on these guys as Cowboys. Those unknowns help us. They won't confuse defenses, but it'll make them play a lot more conservative.

Perhaps but you also have to remember that Dallas doesn't really know what they can do with these guys yet either given their inexperience so I do not see an advantage to Dallas or disadvantage to a defense. Only time will tell and hopefully 1 of the young WR's will step up and surprise us.

 

[The Quest for Six]

Based on last year and the record against playoff and teams with winning records, 0-2 would NOT be a surprise to me..

 

[blueblood70]

If as you say, TS73 improves quickly enough? I’ll certainly feel a lot better.

cover it up, chip, help, and run more plus add quick hitting pass plays with Pollard and Turpin, thats an added addition from last year they have been working on both from the slot..i dont think its the typical lip service this will be something they plan on using more than they ever have,,

its all on MOORE really. We may have different weapons but i think it could be an improvement if Moore does his job utilizing talent.

Gallup wont be far behind but yes, the OL is a concern, but we saw cinci work around it with a run game and defense with a great kicker who BTW they leaned on a lot.. want like they were blowing teams out all year.

 

[starfan1]

this team is unpredictable an 0-2 start would not surprise me or alarm me. Neither would a 2-0

 

[The Natural]

Here’s a reason for you. We’ve never beaten Brady.

I cant believe yall are still shook of this fool. D going to eat his *** alive

 

[Doomsday101]

I would be disappointed. I expect this team to go out and get the job done. I don't concede games.