***OFFICIAL*** Dallas Cowboys 2014 In Season Thread (1 Viewer)

[Bankerguy]

Huge game for the Cowboys this week:

They have 5 of the next 6 games at home. If they beat the Saints at home, I think they have a gimme at home against the Texans (Foster will probably go this week and hurt himself again, so I think he will be out for the Cowboys). They would then go to Seattle 4-1 with no pressure on them. They will probably lose but you never know. So they come home 4-2 with the Giants, Redskins, and Cardinals all at home. They win 2 out of 3 and then beat Jax on the road before the bye. 7-3 entering the stretch.

If they lose this week, though, that 7-3 becomes at least 6-4, if not worse because they lose momentum.

It will be interesting to see how many opposing fans are in the seats the next two weeks with the Saints and Texans coming to town.

Any optimism from Cowboy fans after yesterdays comeback?

Meh, I still find it hard to get excited.

 

[B-Deep]

Huge game for the Cowboys this week:

They have 5 of the next 6 games at home. If they beat the Saints at home, I think they have a gimme at home against the Texans (Foster will probably go this week and hurt himself again, so I think he will be out for the Cowboys). They would then go to Seattle 4-1 with no pressure on them. They will probably lose but you never know. So they come home 4-2 with the Giants, Redskins, and Cardinals all at home. They win 2 out of 3 and then beat Jax on the road before the bye. 7-3 entering the stretch.

If they lose this week, though, that 7-3 becomes at least 6-4, if not worse because they lose momentum.

It will be interesting to see how many opposing fans are in the seats the next two weeks with the Saints and Texans coming to town.

Any optimism from Cowboy fans after yesterdays comeback?

Meh, I still find it hard to get excited.

as Sturm points out

they were 2-1 in 2011, 2012, 2013 and by week 5 were 2-3 each season

they needed the largest comeback in team history to beat the Rams with their 3rd string QB

I am glad they had the heart to comeback, but i expect a solid thrashing next week

 

[dhockster]

Huge game for the Cowboys this week:

They have 5 of the next 6 games at home. If they beat the Saints at home, I think they have a gimme at home against the Texans (Foster will probably go this week and hurt himself again, so I think he will be out for the Cowboys). They would then go to Seattle 4-1 with no pressure on them. They will probably lose but you never know. So they come home 4-2 with the Giants, Redskins, and Cardinals all at home. They win 2 out of 3 and then beat Jax on the road before the bye. 7-3 entering the stretch.

If they lose this week, though, that 7-3 becomes at least 6-4, if not worse because they lose momentum.

It will be interesting to see how many opposing fans are in the seats the next two weeks with the Saints and Texans coming to town.

Any optimism from Cowboy fans after yesterdays comeback?

Meh, I still find it hard to get excited.

as Sturm points out

they were 2-1 in 2011, 2012, 2013 and by week 5 were 2-3 each season

they needed the largest comeback in team history to beat the Rams with their 3rd string QB

I am glad they had the heart to comeback, but i expect a solid thrashing next week

I fully expect the Saints to put up a lot of points. But I also expect the Cowboys to score a lot as well. Cowboys may lose but I think they keep it close in a game where both teams put up at least 30 points.

You guys get to enjoy the pleasure of playing against Rob Ryan this week. I really don't know how that guy keeps a job. He's really not very good.

 

[Bankerguy]

The best thing I can say is that I am glad we are staying with the run...and finally getting an offensive identity.

 

[Manster]

Huge game for the Cowboys this week:

They have 5 of the next 6 games at home. If they beat the Saints at home, I think they have a gimme at home against the Texans (Foster will probably go this week and hurt himself again, so I think he will be out for the Cowboys). They would then go to Seattle 4-1 with no pressure on them. They will probably lose but you never know. So they come home 4-2 with the Giants, Redskins, and Cardinals all at home. They win 2 out of 3 and then beat Jax on the road before the bye. 7-3 entering the stretch.

If they lose this week, though, that 7-3 becomes at least 6-4, if not worse because they lose momentum.

It will be interesting to see how many opposing fans are in the seats the next two weeks with the Saints and Texans coming to town.

Any optimism from Cowboy fans after yesterdays comeback?

Meh, I still find it hard to get excited.

Yea, that's how I'm feelin too. Too many 8-8 seasons. Too many seasons of faltering at the end. I find it hard to invest too much into these guys yet...its too early.....I'm a fan, and I watch every week, I'm just not gonna get too fired up.

The main thing is I don't see the defense holding up.

 

[th3f00l]

On Tuesday, [Mo Claiborne| was reportedly informed that Orlando Scandrick would take his spot in the starting lineup. Claiborne didn't take the news lightly. Or well.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2208941-morris-claiborne-leaves-cowboys-after-benching-latest-details-and-reaction

Great, I thought he was turning a leaf. Jerry Jones needs to stay away from the media though.

The Dallas Cowboys have invested a lot in cornerback Morris Claiborne, the No. 6 overall pick of the 2012 NFL draft. Now in his third NFL season, Claiborne hasn't lived up to the hype.

On Tuesday, he was reportedly informed that Orlando Scandrick would take his spot in the starting lineup. Claiborne didn't take the news lightly. Or well.

According to Jean-Jacques Taylor of ESPNDallas.com, the young defensive back left the Cowboys training facility and didn't participate in Tuesday's practice, which could result in a fine from the team.

Also included in Taylor's report are owner and general manager Jerry Jones' comments on the matter.

"Is he what we had hoped for at this point when we drafted him with the sixth overall pick, giving up the [second-round] pick to go up to the sixth pick to get him? No," said Jones, via 105.3 The Fan. "But he's going to be a good player."

Although Claiborne had the game-sealing interception in Week 3's comeback victory over the St. Louis Rams, he still gave up a number of big plays in that contest. One notable burn came when Rams wideout Brian Quick beat Claiborne for a 51-yard touchdown to open the second quarter.

ESPNDallas.com's Calvin Watkins criticized Claiborne's play amid the poor effort versus St. Louis:

Scandrick was in action for the first time this season in Week 3 after serving a two-game suspension. Tim MacMahon of ESPNDallas.com felt that Scandrick belongs as a starter on the outside:

Claiborne's reported antics at practice definitely diminish the encouraging ending to his performance this past Sunday.

ESPN's Ed Werder noted that Dallas' maligned defense needs all hands on deck when facing Drew Brees and the New Orleans Saints' high-octane offense in Week 4:

America's Team yielded 327 passing yards to unheralded Rams quarterback Austin Davis. There is cause for concern if Claiborne isn't available to face a Super Bowl MVP and record-setting QB in Brees, who also has far more weapons at his disposal.

Standout linebackers Rolando McClain and Justin Durant are dealing with groin injuries, too, making it all the more difficult for Dallas to put up a strong fight against the Saints, even at home.

The Cowboys have given Claiborne every chance to step up and emerge as an elite cornerback. It just hasn't happened, for whatever reason. Claiborne will have to return to the team soon and work hard to gain a foothold at the nickel-cornerback spot. Otherwise, Sterling Moore has a chance to beat him out.

Claiborne has the talent to get it done. Whether this benching serves as a last-ditch wake-up call or the last straw in his disappointing Cowboys stint is mostly up to him.

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[Manster]

I'm so tired of jerry jones in the media. The guy just needs to shut up. But he wont because he's got nothing better to do, and he loves the attention.

That said, Mo hasn't lived up to the hype. Scandrick has been a better player, overall than Mo. Mo needs to use this as motivation. That is the only way he should handle it. Otherwise, he needs to be gone.

 

[The Man With No Name]

3-1

Where did that defense come from? Wow

Wonder how long Carter will be out. Linebacker injuries keep on coming.

 

[Routilla]

I like this team. Consistency would be nice.

 

[Manster]

Who the hell was that team with the stars on the helmets playin on SNF tonight?

 

[bill bates hits hard]

Mo gonna be gone. Man imagine if he was the player they thought he was? They'd be in good shape in the East.

 

[Manster]

Mo gonna be gone. Man imagine if he was the player they thought he was? They'd be in good shape in the East.

If I remember correctly, Mo was sposed to be better than Patrick Peterson comin outa college(both LSU alums)....uh yea, NO!

Since we're imagining, imagine if Lee and Carter were together this season. Carter's athleticism is unreal, and he seems to be putting it together. Is he ok? We don't need a glimmer of hope, only to lose him too.

 

[Routilla]

We need Carter.

 

[STEADYMOBBIN 22]

McClain is the biggest gift to our success on defense this season.

 

[simmonjm]

Can't stop thinking how much better this defense would be with Sean Lee. Wish he could stay healthy.

 

[Manster]

McClain has been huge no doubt. And so has Carter. Crawford too.

Im not gonna get too ahead of myself here, as its a long season, and we all know how the Cowboys tend to finish seasons. But if this team could play just average on defense all season, Romo and the O-line can stay on the field, these guys could make some noise. When you can dominate the LOS and pound a guy like Murray, you're halfway there.

 

[B-Deep]

I am staring to believe...

 

[B-Deep]

if they go 4-3 in their next stretch...which seems doable (Texans, @Seahawks, Giants, Redskins, Cardinals, @ jags, @ Giants) they'll be 7-4 when they meet the Eagles for the first time, which will be on thanksgiving in dallas. Man would that be nice

 

[Dondante]

if they go 4-3 in their next stretch...which seems doable (Texans, @Seahawks, Giants, Redskins, Cardinals, @ jags, @ Giants) they'll be 7-4 when they meet the Eagles for the first time, which will be on thanksgiving in dallas. Man would that be nice

Not that difficult to see a 5-1 stretch there, actually. I'm almost inclined to say 4-2 at worst.

 

[dhockster]

Huge game for the Cowboys this week:

They have 5 of the next 6 games at home. If they beat the Saints at home, I think they have a gimme at home against the Texans (Foster will probably go this week and hurt himself again, so I think he will be out for the Cowboys). They would then go to Seattle 4-1 with no pressure on them. They will probably lose but you never know. So they come home 4-2 with the Giants, Redskins, and Cardinals all at home. They win 2 out of 3 and then beat Jax on the road before the bye. 7-3 entering the stretch.

If they lose this week, though, that 7-3 becomes at least 6-4, if not worse because they lose momentum.

It will be interesting to see how many opposing fans are in the seats the next two weeks with the Saints and Texans coming to town.

Any optimism from Cowboy fans after yesterdays comeback?

Are you guys excited yet?

Look, I know Dallas has defensive issues. I know that they have had coaching issues in the past. But here is what I see:

-A tremendously balanced offense: Good line, HOF TE still playing well, Great #1 and really good #2 WR's, A really good QB who has enough weapons that he doesn't feel he has to win it by himself (his Achilles heel). Finally an excellent RB who is opening things up for everyone else.

-Really good Coordinators. Marinelli seems to be doing a great job with the players he's got, and Linehan is mixing all the talent on offense very well.

-One of the best kickers in the game.

-A head coach who doesn't seem to be messing things up right now. Garrett seems to be letting his coordinators do their jobs, and it is working.

-A division with weak defenses. I really don't see the other NFC East teams being able to stop the Cowboys from scoring. With the Eagles Oline issues, the Eagles may have problems outscoring the Cowboys.

As an Eagles fan, I am very worried about the Cowboys this year. I know you guys have been burned in the past, but unless injuries happen, Dallas will be right there contending for the division title.

 

[B-Deep]

What makes me most excited is that it seems the type of offense the Cowboys should run - heavy on the run and ball posession - is exactly the type of offense that the Eagles may have trouble with. It seems like the Eagles offense finds its groove the more it plays. If they get to run a ton of plays they'll start clicking and scorch you. IF that is the case (as it kind of seems early this season) and IF Dallas sticks with this style game, it may be built well to take on the Eagles. THAT is exciting.

but there's a lot of time between now and thanksgiving, and I really think the Dallas Defense is playing above their skill level. I hope that they can keep that up.

This is the first time in a long time I have not thought this team was poorly coached, which makes me optimistic

 

[fasteddie_21]

The thing is, I expected the offense to do well, but the running game (staying w/ it) is a pleasant surprise. But how is the defense doing this? I'm just amazed and in awe.

Carter HAS to get healthy, though.

 

[STEADYMOBBIN 22]

Health is the biggest concern.

BTW- I'm all for drafting another first round Olineman next year to replace free. In fact, I think I want to use all of my upcoming first round pics on Olinemen. Like.... forever.

 

[Routilla]

Health is the biggest concern.

BTW- I'm all for drafting another first round Olineman next year to replace free. In fact, I think I want to use all of my upcoming first round pics on Olinemen. Like.... forever.

Agreed. Keep the O line beefy and the RBs running down hill.

 

[STEADYMOBBIN 22]

And just like that we lose Mo Claiborne for the entire season

 

[Dondante]

And just like that we lose Mo Claiborne for the entire season

Looks like he got his wish.

 

[dickey moe]

Huge game for the Cowboys this week:

They have 5 of the next 6 games at home. If they beat the Saints at home, I think they have a gimme at home against the Texans (Foster will probably go this week and hurt himself again, so I think he will be out for the Cowboys). They would then go to Seattle 4-1 with no pressure on them. They will probably lose but you never know. So they come home 4-2 with the Giants, Redskins, and Cardinals all at home. They win 2 out of 3 and then beat Jax on the road before the bye. 7-3 entering the stretch.

If they lose this week, though, that 7-3 becomes at least 6-4, if not worse because they lose momentum.

It will be interesting to see how many opposing fans are in the seats the next two weeks with the Saints and Texans coming to town.

Any optimism from Cowboy fans after yesterdays comeback?

Meh, I still find it hard to get excited.

Still this.

 

[dhockster]

Huge game for the Cowboys this week:

They have 5 of the next 6 games at home. If they beat the Saints at home, I think they have a gimme at home against the Texans (Foster will probably go this week and hurt himself again, so I think he will be out for the Cowboys). They would then go to Seattle 4-1 with no pressure on them. They will probably lose but you never know. So they come home 4-2 with the Giants, Redskins, and Cardinals all at home. They win 2 out of 3 and then beat Jax on the road before the bye. 7-3 entering the stretch.

If they lose this week, though, that 7-3 becomes at least 6-4, if not worse because they lose momentum.

It will be interesting to see how many opposing fans are in the seats the next two weeks with the Saints and Texans coming to town.

Any optimism from Cowboy fans after yesterdays comeback?

Meh, I still find it hard to get excited.

Still this.

Did you watch last night's game?

 

[SurferP]

And now they’re (-4) favorites* for Week 5 against the Texans. Are we seriously on the verge of seeing a 4-1 Dallas Cowboys team??

(*source: http://topbet.eu/news/2014-nfl-week-5-picks-and-predictions.html)

 

[Routilla]

Any word on Carter?

 

[Manster]

Huge game for the Cowboys this week:

They have 5 of the next 6 games at home. If they beat the Saints at home, I think they have a gimme at home against the Texans (Foster will probably go this week and hurt himself again, so I think he will be out for the Cowboys). They would then go to Seattle 4-1 with no pressure on them. They will probably lose but you never know. So they come home 4-2 with the Giants, Redskins, and Cardinals all at home. They win 2 out of 3 and then beat Jax on the road before the bye. 7-3 entering the stretch.

If they lose this week, though, that 7-3 becomes at least 6-4, if not worse because they lose momentum.

It will be interesting to see how many opposing fans are in the seats the next two weeks with the Saints and Texans coming to town.

Any optimism from Cowboy fans after yesterdays comeback?

Are you guys excited yet?

Look, I know Dallas has defensive issues. I know that they have had coaching issues in the past. But here is what I see:

-A tremendously balanced offense: Good line, HOF TE still playing well, Great #1 and really good #2 WR's, A really good QB who has enough weapons that he doesn't feel he has to win it by himself (his Achilles heel). Finally an excellent RB who is opening things up for everyone else.

-Really good Coordinators. Marinelli seems to be doing a great job with the players he's got, and Linehan is mixing all the talent on offense very well.

-One of the best kickers in the game.

-A head coach who doesn't seem to be messing things up right now. Garrett seems to be letting his coordinators do their jobs, and it is working.

-A division with weak defenses. I really don't see the other NFC East teams being able to stop the Cowboys from scoring. With the Eagles Oline issues, the Eagles may have problems outscoring the Cowboys.

As an Eagles fan, I am very worried about the Cowboys this year. I know you guys have been burned in the past, but unless injuries happen, Dallas will be right there contending for the division title.

I smell what you're cookin, but its the Cowboys, who, in recent years, have turned melting down into an art form.

I LOVE the O-line.....prolly about as much as you hate yours!

I think most of us Cowboys fans will remain relatively quiet until we see some consistency week in, week out. We've been teased too many times.

 

[dickey moe]

Huge game for the Cowboys this week:

They have 5 of the next 6 games at home. If they beat the Saints at home, I think they have a gimme at home against the Texans (Foster will probably go this week and hurt himself again, so I think he will be out for the Cowboys). They would then go to Seattle 4-1 with no pressure on them. They will probably lose but you never know. So they come home 4-2 with the Giants, Redskins, and Cardinals all at home. They win 2 out of 3 and then beat Jax on the road before the bye. 7-3 entering the stretch.

If they lose this week, though, that 7-3 becomes at least 6-4, if not worse because they lose momentum.

It will be interesting to see how many opposing fans are in the seats the next two weeks with the Saints and Texans coming to town.

Any optimism from Cowboy fans after yesterdays comeback?

Meh, I still find it hard to get excited.

Still this.

Did you watch last night's game?

I did. They looked great... last night. We've seen this the past few seasons. A few great performances here and there. Question is, can they do this consistently come December? I've been disappointed all too often.

 

[The Man With No Name]

Any word on Carter?

Day-to-day or

Week-to week

depending on who you believe

 

[dhockster]

I get the skepticism. You guys have been burned before. But with Romo looking much more mobile and like his past self against NO, there really is not a weakness on that offense.

Barring injury, with the state of defenses in the NFL, I don't see the Cowboys being shut down by anybody this year. We will know a lot more in two weeks when they go to Seattle.

And it may seem like I am fishing, but I assure you, I am not. I am genuinely concerned about the Cowboys winning the division this year.

 

[B-Deep]

The reason i am coming around is I have not seen a Cowboys team run like this since, well, since the good ole days when they were winning

i am believing Linehan will stick with the run, and if they do that there is reason for optimism

 

[th3f00l]

I get the skepticism. You guys have been burned before. But with Romo looking much more mobile and like his past self against NO, there really is not a weakness on that offense.

Barring injury, with the state of defenses in the NFL, I don't see the Cowboys being shut down by anybody this year. We will know a lot more in two weeks when they go to Seattle.

And it may seem like I am fishing, but I assure you, I am not. I am genuinely concerned about the Cowboys winning the division this year.

That Seattle game is going to be rough. Dallas has played a lot of tough road games there. If they cough up another turnover on the opening drive the environment will become very hostile.

As Cowboys fans we are all excited about the performance against the Saints. That still leaves the Saints a 1-3 team. The teams the Cowboys have beaten each have 1 win. Tennessee(1-3) has one win against KC(2-2), St Louis(1-2) has one against Tampa (1-3), and New Orleans(1-3) has one against Minnesota (2-2). In the loss against the 49ers(2-2), Romo was't the only problem. Vernon Davis was working the defense at will. Against St Louis it took a miracle comeback, which has been great in boosting the team morale, but the fact is we still went down 21-0. We are thin on Defense as it is, and I think if we get hit with any more injuries we really will be seeing a lot of Michael Sam and Keith Smith. The defense has done well in the red zone and getting some turnovers (the important stuff), but is giving up a ton of yards. I hate to see what happens when we are more depleted defensively than we currently are.

On offense everything seems to be in place and clicking. I would like to see Randle and Dunbar get going so Murray can stay healthy. Dallas needs this run game to keep pressure, mental and physical, off of Romo. Murray unfortunately has that injury history. The line is beast, and there are a ton of receiving options. This offense looks like it can play ball with anyone in the league. They gotta control possession and limit the turnovers though.

Our recipe for success is really keeping the Defense healthy and on the sidelines, and keeping Murray healthy.

I'm just as hopeful as the rest of the fans. We have seen this before though. In the past five years we have at least seen the Cowboys win the division and beat Philly in the playoffs. I am ready to see them in the NFC championship. I know thats a tall order, but think of it this way if Detroit and Washington make it back to the NFC championship that will leave Dallas with the longest active drought of any team in the NFC.

 

[Manster]

I get the skepticism. You guys have been burned before. But with Romo looking much more mobile and like his past self against NO, there really is not a weakness on that offense.

Barring injury, with the state of defenses in the NFL, I don't see the Cowboys being shut down by anybody this year. We will know a lot more in two weeks when they go to Seattle.

And it may seem like I am fishing, but I assure you, I am not. I am genuinely concerned about the Cowboys winning the division this year.

The NFC East is a mess! Its crazy to me that the Cowboys are looking like the team to beat in this crap heap of a division. Things can change in a hurry.

 

[Manster]

I get the skepticism. You guys have been burned before. But with Romo looking much more mobile and like his past self against NO, there really is not a weakness on that offense.

Barring injury, with the state of defenses in the NFL, I don't see the Cowboys being shut down by anybody this year. We will know a lot more in two weeks when they go to Seattle.

And it may seem like I am fishing, but I assure you, I am not. I am genuinely concerned about the Cowboys winning the division this year.

That Seattle game is going to be rough. Dallas has played a lot of tough road games there. If they cough up another turnover on the opening drive the environment will become very hostile.

As Cowboys fans we are all excited about the performance against the Saints. That still leaves the Saints a 1-3 team. The teams the Cowboys have beaten each have 1 win. Tennessee(1-3) has one win against KC(2-2), St Louis(1-2) has one against Tampa (1-3), and New Orleans(1-3) has one against Minnesota (2-2). In the loss against the 49ers(2-2), Romo was't the only problem. Vernon Davis was working the defense at will. Against St Louis it took a miracle comeback, which has been great in boosting the team morale, but the fact is we still went down 21-0. We are thin on Defense as it is, and I think if we get hit with any more injuries we really will be seeing a lot of Michael Sam and Keith Smith. The defense has done well in the red zone and getting some turnovers (the important stuff), but is giving up a ton of yards. I hate to see what happens when we are more depleted defensively than we currently are.

On offense everything seems to be in place and clicking. I would like to see Randle and Dunbar get going so Murray can stay healthy. Dallas needs this run game to keep pressure, mental and physical, off of Romo. Murray unfortunately has that injury history. The line is beast, and there are a ton of receiving options. This offense looks like it can play ball with anyone in the league. They gotta control possession and limit the turnovers though.

Our recipe for success is really keeping the Defense healthy and on the sidelines, and keeping Murray healthy.

I'm just as hopeful as the rest of the fans. We have seen this before though. In the past five years we have at least seen the Cowboys win the division and beat Philly in the playoffs. I am ready to see them in the NFC championship. I know thats a tall order, but think of it this way if Detroit and Washington make it back to the NFC championship that will leave Dallas with the longest active drought of any team in the NFC.

Totally agree. Murray runs with a violent streak! While I love watching him, he tends to get dinged up. It'd be nice to be goin down the home stretch with a healthy Murray.

 

[B-Deep]

I get the skepticism. You guys have been burned before. But with Romo looking much more mobile and like his past self against NO, there really is not a weakness on that offense.

Barring injury, with the state of defenses in the NFL, I don't see the Cowboys being shut down by anybody this year. We will know a lot more in two weeks when they go to Seattle.

And it may seem like I am fishing, but I assure you, I am not. I am genuinely concerned about the Cowboys winning the division this year.

That Seattle game is going to be rough. Dallas has played a lot of tough road games there. If they cough up another turnover on the opening drive the environment will become very hostile.

As Cowboys fans we are all excited about the performance against the Saints. That still leaves the Saints a 1-3 team. The teams the Cowboys have beaten each have 1 win. Tennessee(1-3) has one win against KC(2-2), St Louis(1-2) has one against Tampa (1-3), and New Orleans(1-3) has one against Minnesota (2-2). In the loss against the 49ers(2-2), Romo was't the only problem. Vernon Davis was working the defense at will. Against St Louis it took a miracle comeback, which has been great in boosting the team morale, but the fact is we still went down 21-0. We are thin on Defense as it is, and I think if we get hit with any more injuries we really will be seeing a lot of Michael Sam and Keith Smith. The defense has done well in the red zone and getting some turnovers (the important stuff), but is giving up a ton of yards. I hate to see what happens when we are more depleted defensively than we currently are.

On offense everything seems to be in place and clicking. I would like to see Randle and Dunbar get going so Murray can stay healthy. Dallas needs this run game to keep pressure, mental and physical, off of Romo. Murray unfortunately has that injury history. The line is beast, and there are a ton of receiving options. This offense looks like it can play ball with anyone in the league. They gotta control possession and limit the turnovers though.

Our recipe for success is really keeping the Defense healthy and on the sidelines, and keeping Murray healthy.

I'm just as hopeful as the rest of the fans. We have seen this before though. In the past five years we have at least seen the Cowboys win the division and beat Philly in the playoffs. I am ready to see them in the NFC championship. I know thats a tall order, but think of it this way if Detroit and Washington make it back to the NFC championship that will leave Dallas with the longest active drought of any team in the NFC.

BUT

the past three years they were 2-1 and fell to 2-3

so we have started to buck the trends

 

[dhockster]

I get the skepticism. You guys have been burned before. But with Romo looking much more mobile and like his past self against NO, there really is not a weakness on that offense.

Barring injury, with the state of defenses in the NFL, I don't see the Cowboys being shut down by anybody this year. We will know a lot more in two weeks when they go to Seattle.

And it may seem like I am fishing, but I assure you, I am not. I am genuinely concerned about the Cowboys winning the division this year.

That Seattle game is going to be rough. Dallas has played a lot of tough road games there. If they cough up another turnover on the opening drive the environment will become very hostile.

As Cowboys fans we are all excited about the performance against the Saints. That still leaves the Saints a 1-3 team. The teams the Cowboys have beaten each have 1 win. Tennessee(1-3) has one win against KC(2-2), St Louis(1-2) has one against Tampa (1-3), and New Orleans(1-3) has one against Minnesota (2-2). In the loss against the 49ers(2-2), Romo was't the only problem. Vernon Davis was working the defense at will. Against St Louis it took a miracle comeback, which has been great in boosting the team morale, but the fact is we still went down 21-0. We are thin on Defense as it is, and I think if we get hit with any more injuries we really will be seeing a lot of Michael Sam and Keith Smith. The defense has done well in the red zone and getting some turnovers (the important stuff), but is giving up a ton of yards. I hate to see what happens when we are more depleted defensively than we currently are.

On offense everything seems to be in place and clicking. I would like to see Randle and Dunbar get going so Murray can stay healthy. Dallas needs this run game to keep pressure, mental and physical, off of Romo. Murray unfortunately has that injury history. The line is beast, and there are a ton of receiving options. This offense looks like it can play ball with anyone in the league. They gotta control possession and limit the turnovers though.

Our recipe for success is really keeping the Defense healthy and on the sidelines, and keeping Murray healthy.

I'm just as hopeful as the rest of the fans. We have seen this before though. In the past five years we have at least seen the Cowboys win the division and beat Philly in the playoffs. I am ready to see them in the NFC championship. I know thats a tall order, but think of it this way if Detroit and Washington make it back to the NFC championship that will leave Dallas with the longest active drought of any team in the NFC.

Good post. This line made me laugh:

"In the past five years we have at least seen the Cowboys win the division and beat Philly in the playoffs"

Back in the 00's when the Eagle went to 1 SB and 5 NFC Championships, If an Eagles fan said anything to a Cowboy fan about that they would come back with "got rings?". The statement above indicates the bar has been lowered somewhat by Jerry Jones team management since 1996. Not ragging on you, just thought it was funny how perspectives change over time.

 

[B-Deep]

I get the skepticism. You guys have been burned before. But with Romo looking much more mobile and like his past self against NO, there really is not a weakness on that offense.

Barring injury, with the state of defenses in the NFL, I don't see the Cowboys being shut down by anybody this year. We will know a lot more in two weeks when they go to Seattle.

And it may seem like I am fishing, but I assure you, I am not. I am genuinely concerned about the Cowboys winning the division this year.

That Seattle game is going to be rough. Dallas has played a lot of tough road games there. If they cough up another turnover on the opening drive the environment will become very hostile.

As Cowboys fans we are all excited about the performance against the Saints. That still leaves the Saints a 1-3 team. The teams the Cowboys have beaten each have 1 win. Tennessee(1-3) has one win against KC(2-2), St Louis(1-2) has one against Tampa (1-3), and New Orleans(1-3) has one against Minnesota (2-2). In the loss against the 49ers(2-2), Romo was't the only problem. Vernon Davis was working the defense at will. Against St Louis it took a miracle comeback, which has been great in boosting the team morale, but the fact is we still went down 21-0. We are thin on Defense as it is, and I think if we get hit with any more injuries we really will be seeing a lot of Michael Sam and Keith Smith. The defense has done well in the red zone and getting some turnovers (the important stuff), but is giving up a ton of yards. I hate to see what happens when we are more depleted defensively than we currently are.

On offense everything seems to be in place and clicking. I would like to see Randle and Dunbar get going so Murray can stay healthy. Dallas needs this run game to keep pressure, mental and physical, off of Romo. Murray unfortunately has that injury history. The line is beast, and there are a ton of receiving options. This offense looks like it can play ball with anyone in the league. They gotta control possession and limit the turnovers though.

Our recipe for success is really keeping the Defense healthy and on the sidelines, and keeping Murray healthy.

I'm just as hopeful as the rest of the fans. We have seen this before though. In the past five years we have at least seen the Cowboys win the division and beat Philly in the playoffs. I am ready to see them in the NFC championship. I know thats a tall order, but think of it this way if Detroit and Washington make it back to the NFC championship that will leave Dallas with the longest active drought of any team in the NFC.

Good post. This line made me laugh:

"In the past five years we have at least seen the Cowboys win the division and beat Philly in the playoffs"

Back in the 00's when the Eagle went to 1 SB and 5 NFC Championships, If an Eagles fan said anything to a Cowboy fan about that they would come back with "got rings?". The statement above indicates the bar has been lowered somewhat by Jerry Jones team management since 1996. Not ragging on you, just thought it was funny how perspectives change over time.

This was also one of the if not the toughest division in football for a long long time

now it's a joke

the times they are a changing

 

[B-Deep]

forgot to mention till i just saw a post about it, the oline standing up before getting in their stance for the kneel down was old school cool

 

[B-Deep]

http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/eye-on-football/24731229/cowboys-offensive-line-honors-tom-landry-with-victory-formation-shift

 

[Manster]

So whats up with Escobar? I get that there are a lot of mouths to feed, and the Cowboys are running the ball more. But still, this guy was a 2nd round pick two years ago. Why spend a VERY high draft pick and then target him one time per game? Is he struggling? Is he going to be another wasted TE pick? Will he gradually see his role increase?

 

[jkruppe]

forgot to mention till i just saw a post about it, the oline standing up before getting in their stance for the kneel down was old school cool

This was just outstanding and practically gave me chills when they did it. The more this team connects with its past, the better.

 

[Routilla]

Let's go Cowboys!!!

 

[STEADYMOBBIN 22]

I have to admit I was wrong about the teams direction. I said to blow the entire thing up and only keep Tyron Smith, T.Williams, Frederick, Escobar and the corners. Trade everyone else and rebuild.

Now we got more then lucky with McLain but it's almost like Jerry has a team photo of the 1991 team and is literally finding players that fit those players descriptions.

I'm by no means suggesting they are going to be remotely as good but there is some light at the end of the tunnel. Of course it's all for naught if Romo crumbles under pressure....AGAIN.

I'm just praying for health and I think we can make the post season.

 

[jkruppe]

So, what about today? Kind of a trap game if they're looking ahead to Seattle. We need to see some heart again today. They didn't crumble last week when the Saints made things interesting, and we'll need to play the same way against Houston.

It seems to me this team is really close to finding its identity. Offensive smashmouth and a scrappy, over-achieving defense. A win today goes a long way towards solidifying that. I think they have it in them.

 

[simmonjm]

4-1 wow cannot believe it.

 

[dickey moe]

Thought they were going to blow it today. Still not convinced this team is for real.