2021 Random Cowboys Stuff Thread

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roughneck266 said:
Were you on the patio last week? If so, I think you need to watch from the bathroom.
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I was, that's why I'm changing it up a bit this week. It's very similar to an in-game adjustment.
 
The Cowboys' 33-point halftime lead vs. the Falcons was the Cowboy's largest since 1971 (vs. the Jets). I distinctly remember listening to that game on the radio as a kid (it was before the NFL allowed local TV blackouts to be lifted for any reason). Here's brief highlights of that Staubach-led victory:



Last week's blowout loss to the Broncos was a lot like the 38-0 1970 MNF loss to the St. Louis Cardinals.

Yesterday during the first minute of the second quarter, Dak faked a screen to the left and then threw a screen to the right (to Zeke). That play was a staple of Landry's offense, particularly in the mid-70s.

The current Cowboys team reminds me a lot of the very early 1970's teams. The 1971 offense was loaded much like the current offense. The franchise had not yet won a title, having repeatedly fallen short in the most agonizing of ways in previous years.
 
ZeroClub said:
The Cowboys' 33-point halftime lead vs. the Falcons was the Cowboy's largest since 1971 (vs. the Jets). I distinctly remember listening to that game on the radio as a kid (it was before the NFL allowed local TV blackouts to be lifted for any reason). Here's brief highlights of that Staubach-led victory:



Last week's blowout loss to the Broncos was a lot like the 38-0 1970 MNF loss to the St. Louis Cardinals.

Yesterday during the first minute of the second quarter, Dak faked a screen to the left and then threw a screen to the right (to Zeke). That play was a staple of Landry's offense, particularly in the mid-70s.

The current Cowboys team reminds me a lot of the very early 1970's teams. The 1971 offense was loaded much like the current offense. The franchise had not yet won a title, having repeatedly fallen short in the most agonizing of ways in previous years.
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That's good stuff, man. Props.
 
ZeroClub said:
The Cowboys' 33-point halftime lead vs. the Falcons was the Cowboy's largest since 1971 (vs. the Jets). I distinctly remember listening to that game on the radio as a kid (it was before the NFL allowed local TV blackouts to be lifted for any reason). Here's brief highlights of that Staubach-led victory:



Last week's blowout loss to the Broncos was a lot like the 38-0 1970 MNF loss to the St. Louis Cardinals.

Yesterday during the first minute of the second quarter, Dak faked a screen to the left and then threw a screen to the right (to Zeke). That play was a staple of Landry's offense, particularly in the mid-70s.

The current Cowboys team reminds me a lot of the very early 1970's teams. The 1971 offense was loaded much like the current offense. The franchise had not yet won a title, having repeatedly fallen short in the most agonizing of ways in previous years.
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Crazy to realize the goal posts used to be in the middle/front of the end zone.
 
I don't want to get too far ahead of myself here since there's still literally half a season to go, but we basically need to go 6-2 the rest of the way to have a strong shot at HFA. Do that and I think we might get it, especially if we can beat the Saints and Cardinals.

Next week will be big with the Cardinals on the road in Seattle and the Packers on the road in Minnesota, we really need one of those to go our way (Minnesota ideally).
 
Iamtdg said:
That's good stuff, man. Props.
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Thanks!

A key similarity between today's Cowboys and the 70's Cowboys is creativity. In both eras, the Cowboys can outthink and out-scheme the opposition. It is so nice to have an innovative coaching staff again. McCarthy-Moore's use of McGovern is remarkable in and of itself; too bad TV announcers don't do a better job of announcing all of McGovern's comings and goings.

The 1990's Cowboys were more similar to the 70's Steelers than the 70's Cowboys. And, of course, Garrett had none of Landry's innovation and little of Jimmy's ability to build a roster.
 
Stars said:
Crazy to realize the goal posts used to be in the middle/front of the end zone.
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The hash marks were wider then, too, which favored defenses (the near sideline was so close that most plays were designed to go toward the far sideline, making offenses more predictable). That was changed (the distance between hask marks was narrowed) in 1972 to favor offenses.
 
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Cowboysrock55 said:
Good news is no one has fewer losses then us. So we are right in the mix for a top seed.
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Given how the Cowboys responded to first round byes last decade, maybe there's something to be said for the second seed (as irrational as that may sound).
 
ZeroClub said:
Given how the Cowboys responded to first round byes last decade, maybe there's something to be said for the second seed (as irrational as that may sound).
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Yeah I think there is something to be said for players staying sharp and not sitting around waiting.
 
Simpleton said:
We need to go 6-2 the rest of the way, give me 2-1 over these next 3 and I'll take my chances over the last 5.
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I think this offseason you will see stories about Mahomes getting back to basics or working on his throwing motion or something. He has gotten away with some cute stuff and I think he bought into his own hype. We should beat that team as long as our players play like they have all year barring the Denver game.
 
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