good thing they drafted another linebacker with injury concerns in the first round!Wow. No Dez or Witten. Passing game will be, um, challenged.
good thing they drafted another linebacker with injury concerns in the first round!Wow. No Dez or Witten. Passing game will be, um, challenged.
So the same as last season?I could easily be wrong but this is starting to look like an 8-8/9-7 type team.
Except last year there was a reason due to the Zeke stuff. This year, I don't see much upside even with Zeke active and healthy. Obviously still time to change that but the talent just isn't there.So the same as last season?
My sentiments exactly.Congrats to a hall of famer
They're gonna have to go WR at 50 or trade up a few spots. Maybe Sutton?Poor Zeke is going to see 8 man fronts all season. There is nobody in the passing game who even remotely scares you and the QB himself isn't a very scary passer. I could easily be wrong but this is starting to look like an 8-8/9-7 type team.
Guess I spoke too soon. I just saw the news.
I do very much look forward to the existential crisis of the typical redneck Cowboys fan rooting for a guy named Jihad.
Edit: That didn't take long. They're already complaining about his name.
Jarhead JehadI have a friend named Jehad, young guy, about 25. He was a Marine. That must have been a fun boot camp for him.
Sounds like they’ll be modeling themselves after the Jaguars...with a worse defense but (hopefully) better QB.Apparently they plan to run the ball...a lot. Both TEs they got Saturday are run blockers who hardly ever get any catches.
As I understand it, the undrafted kid from San Diego State is supposed to be a pretty good pass catcher. But because they were a run first, second and third team, he didn't get much opportunity to do so.Apparently they plan to run the ball...a lot. Both TEs they got Saturday are run blockers who hardly ever get any catches.
Zero?T-minus how long until the first rumors start coming that Jerrah is going to try to trade for Gronk?
What would you consider Witten’s most memorable NFL moment to be? Sure I’m missing something but feels kind of weird that I can’t pinpoint anything after watching him play all these years.Yeah to echo Bosoxen, the feeling today is the same as when Romo retired and D-Ware left. Thankful to have seen Jason wear the star and give his all for the franchise, mad that he didn't win a title and get the support from upstairs roster and coaching-wise that should have been there.
Can’t think of a single game moment, but rather a single pattern that he ran repeatedly and successfully over the years: that damn Y route. He goes forward a set distance and the cuts left or right depending on where the D is shading from. Pain in the ass to defend and he & his QBs seemed to always read it correctly.What would you consider Witten’s most memorable NFL moment to be? Sure I’m missing something but feels kind of weird that I can’t pinpoint anything after watching him play all these years.
Yup. He was the king of 9 yard catches on 3rd and 8 but I can’t think of a single iconic Witten moment.Can’t think of a single game moment, but rather a single pattern that he ran repeatedly and successfully over the years: that damn Y route. He goes forward a set distance and the cuts left or right depending on where the D is shading from. Pain in the ass to defend and he & his QBs seemed to always read it correctly.
It might be awhile...Jerrah is pretty spry for a 75 year old. Top of the line black label booze and premium blow keeps the grim reaper at bay despite the fast lane life.I'm severely bummed that Romo and Witten never even had a chance at getting to the Super Bowl. Oh, sure, they won 10+ games a few times but the team was always a paper tiger.
A more naive person would think deep down in his black heart Jerry Jones feels guilty about that. We, on the other hand, know better which means it'll be business as usual until the grim reaper finally does his fucking job.
Yeah this was pretty classic for Witten. I'd also add that probably his little double move and first down catch on 4th and 6 against the Lions in the 2014 wildcard game on the winning drive was a very fitting Witten Moment.Oh come on guys, it's the catch, hit, and helmetless run v. Philadelphia.
Maybe I was wrong?It might be awhile...Jerrah is pretty spry for a 75 year old. Top of the line black label booze and premium blow keeps the grim reaper at bay despite the fast lane life.
These are just words for now but if it's followed by a continuation of the current trend with the more football-minded people actually running things, maybe we can take some solace in the fact that we may actually see one step forward after so many steps backward. I won't believe it until I see it but there's no denying it is a far cry from his "I would have fired any other GM for the way things have been going but since it's me, tough shit" quote from a few years ago."There's no doubt that the personal feeling I have about what Tony Romo and Jason Witten brought to the Cowboys during their career, I don't think I've had a moment in the day that at some time I don't reflect back on those good years and what they contributed," Jones said recently, via Pro Football Talk. "And I've said this: From my standpoint, I can't help but say, 'Boy, I really dropped the ball not doing enough to get them in a Super Bowl. That will be and is my biggest regret about my time with the Cowboys."
The only things that could rival his helmetless run would be playing two weeks after having his jaw broken or playing with a ruptured spleen. All that points to one thing: he was a tough SOB. Mere mortals would have missed at least a month in each of those instances but he missed one game (though I do think he should have sat out at least a week or two during the spleen fiasco). But I do second Greg's nomination. There are few more iconic plays than seeing Witten run down the field without his helmet. Especially considering that play probably accounted for about 40% of his career YAC!*Yeah this was pretty classic for Witten. I'd also add that probably his little double move and first down catch on 4th and 6 against the Lions in the 2014 wildcard game on the winning drive was a very fitting Witten Moment.
Yeah I don't think there is any doubt that football operations have trended better in the past 6-7 years with more control going to Stephen Jones and his top assistants like Will McClay. Unfortunately by the time the offensive line was completely rebuilt into stud territory, Tony Romo and Witten were near the end. We saw the potential of "what could have been" in 2014 when Romo (mostly) stayed healthy and probably had his best season as a pro and they came within one overturned Dez Bryant catch from probably winning that Green Bay game. It's too bad they didn't get another 3 or 4 seasons with that line construction. They really wasted those 2010-2013 years of Prime Romo and Prime Witten horribly once what was left (minus guys like Witten/Romo/Austin/Ware) of the Parcells team that played well in 2007-2009 under Phillips finally rotted out and their disastrous 2007-2009 drafts came home to roost.Maybe I was wrong?
These are just words for now but if it's followed by a continuation of the current trend with the more football-minded people actually running things, maybe we can take some solace in the fact that we may actually see one step forward after so many steps backward. I won't believe it until I see it but there's no denying it is a far cry from his "I would have fired any other GM for the way things have been going but since it's me, tough shit" quote from a few years ago.
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You're right about Garrett. Frankly, though, so does Prescott as a QB. I've watched half of the first episode and a few things stood out to me:Anyone watch All or Nothing yet? I'm 2.5 episodes in and I'm finding it to be pretty well done. I have to say that Jason Garrett seems to leave an awful lot to be desired as a leader of men though.
I just finished the first episode. As usual, I find the All or Nothing series to be well done. I'm impressed with the design/construction of their stadium and practice facility. Wow, top notch. It's weird how they have their coach meetings in this fancy conference room. I was trying to figure out what the guys in the back of the room were doing since they're off in a different area.Anyone watch All or Nothing yet? I'm 2.5 episodes in and I'm finding it to be pretty well done. I have to say that Jason Garrett seems to leave an awful lot to be desired as a leader of men though.
I think I finished the 3rd episode. I'm surprised how involved Jones is with the team. Is that typical of an owner? I think the Bidwells (S1 of series) are pretty involved with the Cardinals but Jones seem to be on another level.I get the argument that Jones wants a puppet or whatever, but he's been around long enough to know better, no?
He's the Owner/President/General Manager.I think I finished the 3rd episode. I'm surprised how involved Jones is with the team. Is that typical of an owner?
I just want to express how much I love this thread title every time I see it get bumped.
What Rev said. Bravo, again, on the thread title.That's about the most Cowboys thing ever. Only they could manage to go from having the best kicker on the planet to prioritizing his replacement in the span of about 10 months.
This franchise never needed Jerry's gross mismanagement with as snake bit as it is.