2026 Random Cowboys Stuff Thread...

Simpleton said:
Yea, I'd say over the last 20 years we've had probably at least 3-4 SB caliber teams, this could be another one if Guyton and Blue pan out, assuming the defense is roughly average and not either absolute shit or somehow top 5-10.

Obviously they haven't made it there for various reasons, mostly Jerry.
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I'd say the season hinges much more on what happens with the defense than anything to do with Blue or Guyton.
 
Genghis Khan said:
I'd say the season hinges much more on what happens with the defense than anything to do with Blue or Guyton.
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The defense in general, sure, but I'm calling them out as individuals. I also feel pretty confident the defense will be somewhere around average one way or the other, unless there's a huge rash of injuries.

I'd be very surprised if they were either bottom tier or anywhere near elite.
 
Simpleton said:
The defense in general, sure, but I'm calling them out as individuals. I also feel pretty confident the defense will be somewhere around average one way or the other, unless there's a huge rash of injuries.

I'd be very surprised if they were either bottom tier or anywhere near elite.
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I'm hopeful of the defense but less than convinced at this point.
 
Genghis Khan said:
I'm hopeful of the defense but less than convinced at this point.
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One reason I feel confident in the defense to at least be average is we've very quietly added a number of external players in just the last 6-12 months who have been very good individually elsewhere, or were solid starters on good teams/defenses.

Quinnen, Clark, Gary, Jalen Thompson, Durant, Winters, Locke.

That's 6-7 starters who have absolutely no history here for the most part, then you throw in Downs who should be one of the top 5ish safeties in the league as a rookie.

Unless Parker is a complete lemon or we have a massive rash of injuries the defense will be competent enough, which is why I think guys like Blue and Guyton are massive unknowns who could represent big upsides if they get their shit together.

Basically I think if both of those guys get their heads out of their asses our offense could be the best in the league, I don't think there are 1-2 guys on defense who could swing us from average to elite, or from average down to shit if they suck.
 
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