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Sometimes it could save embarrassment for some.Wait and see...wait and see...wait and see. Got it.
Sometimes it could save embarrassment for some.Wait and see...wait and see...wait and see. Got it.
There is no shame in the game of the Cowboy skeptic. We earned that shit.Sometimes it could save embarrassment for some.
The majority of my comments are directed toward the preseason assessment of how the defense was going to be a complete disaster. I don't know how they will do but I didn't see how anyone could just write them off without playing a down and the lineup changes that were made.I can't speak for everyone, but like I said, my outlook hasn't changed.
I already knew the team had solid offensive pieces, but the running game looking so good so soon is very encouraging moving forward. I could see them being 2 games better than I initially thought if they have more games like yesterday where they run the ball, grind the clock, and keep the other team off the field. But I still don't think it's enough for us to make the playoffs - too many flaws on this team and QB might just be another one to add to that list.
With that said, I sure would like to see this group with a new, young QB added to it.
Every fan has earned it.There is no shame in the game of the Cowboy skeptic. We earned that shit.
If you look at the defense there is not one upgrade...so to say it would be worse is not outlandish at all. It is an assessment that makes sense.The majority of my comments are directed toward the preseason assessment of how the defense was going to be a complete disaster. I don't know how they will do but I didn't see how anyone could just write them off without playing a down and the lineup changes that were made.
The defense has looked ok through 2 games, but again, you have to view things in their proper context.The majority of my comments are directed toward the preseason assessment of how the defense was going to be a complete disaster. I don't know how they will do but I didn't see how anyone could just write them off without playing a down and the lineup changes that were made.
Right.If you look at the defense there is not one upgrade...so to say it would be worse is not outlandish at all. It is an assessment that makes sense.
This is a case where it's fair to use past performance as a good indicator of future results, or a lack thereof.Right.
Seeing a defense basically make no improvements to a unit that was historically one of the worst in NFL history and thinking they'd be bad again was not some far fetched assumption.
Like I said, it's ok through 2 games but we've got a long way to go and better competition looming ahead. As L.T. like to say, we'll wait and see where they end up.
Same here. The Cowboys will get in their own way.I can't speak for everyone, but like I said, my outlook hasn't changed.
I already knew the team had solid offensive pieces, but the running game looking so good so soon is very encouraging moving forward. I could see them being 2 games better than I initially thought if they have more games like yesterday where they run the ball, grind the clock, and keep the other team off the field. But I still don't think it's enough for us to make the playoffs - too many flaws on this team and QB might just be another one to add to that list.
With that said, I sure would like to see this group with a new, young QB added to it.
That's probably our best chance for seeing this renewed commitment to the running game continue.I think for Romo's health, they had better call more runs than passes next week. St Louis will come after him and destroy what's left of his back.
Definitely need to say committed to the run, but on top of that they can help protect by calling shorter pass plays that develop faster than him having to sit back and wait for a deeper play to develop.I think for Romo's health, they had better call more runs than passes next week. St Louis will come after him and destroy what's left of his back.
Having an pinion is fine as long as it is based on known information. With the defense pre season nothing was really known. There were individuals that were no longer here and replacements that hadn't played a down with Dallas. In other words there were lots of unknowns. My point was how can anyone draw an absolute conclusion based n unknowns. For me when I don't know something that it when I wait to see how it pans out. If there is sufficient information then I might venture a guess. The basis for most opinions about the Dallas' defense was based the known fact of who would not be in the lineup but zero consideration of whether the replacements might perform. In other words a conclusion based on unknowns. I had an opinion and it was there in insufficient information to make an absolute pronouncement.Wait and see is an easy way out. You don't have to have an opinion.
It is very easy to draw conclusions when your top 3 defensive players are gone from a season ago, but not one was replaced by a more talented player. So it is very easy to make the assumption that the defense would be worse this year and is not some outlandish projection. If we did not make projections and predictions around here then it would be just a bunch of people shrugging their shoulders saying wait and see.Having an pinion is fine as long as it is based on known information. With the defense pre season nothing was really known. There were individuals that were no longer here and replacements that hadn't played a down with Dallas. In other words there were lots of unknowns. My point was how can anyone draw an absolute conclusion based n unknowns. For me when I don't know something that it when I wait to see how it pans out. If there is sufficient information then I might venture a guess. The basis for most opinions about the Dallas' defense was based the known fact of who would not be in the lineup but zero consideration of whether the replacements might perform. In other words a conclusion based on unknowns. I had an opinion and it was there in insufficient information to make an absolute pronouncement.
I have no problem with folks making predictions or having opinions. As you say that is what this board is about. What I challenged wasn't whether it was an opinion that the defense could be worse rather an absolute pronouncement that it would be worse with no exception. To me there is a difference in having an opinion and making emphatic statement to be utilized as fact. Those were the positions I challenged as being knee jerk and unreasonable. If your position was an opinion fine but if your position was an absolute pronouncement, well I took issue with it.It is very easy to draw conclusions when your top 3 defensive players are gone from a season ago, but not one was replaced by a more talented player. So it is very easy to make the assumption that the defense would be worse this year and is not some outlandish projection. If we did not make projections and predictions around here then it would be just a bunch of people shrugging their shoulders saying wait and see.
Nothing outlandish assuming the defense could be worse but I'd dispute the notion that the talent is worse on defense this year. We are much deeper overall on the defensive line this year. McClain on the field is better then a Sean Lee injured and sitting out which he did a lot of last year. Plus I don't think there is any question that Marinelli is an upgrade as defensive coordinator.but not one was replaced by a more talented player. So it is very easy to make the assumption that the defense would be worse this year and is not some outlandish projection. If we did not make projections and predictions around here then it would be just a bunch of people shrugging their shoulders saying wait and see.
Before the season started...if you said you are going to replace Ware, Hatcher, and Lee with Lawrence, Melton, and McClain there is no question in my mind that it is a talent downgrade.Nothing outlandish assuming the defense could be worse but I'd dispute the notion that the talent is worse on defense this year. We are much deeper overall on the defensive line this year. McClain on the field is better then a Sean Lee injured and sitting out which he did a lot of last year. Plus I don't think there is any question that Marinelli is an upgrade as defensive coordinator.
I think the preseason had a lot of people feeling extra down about this team. The problem was we didn't really play a lot of guys during preseason.