✭ ✭ ✭ The Official 2022 Dallas Cowboys Thread: Repeat in the East ✭ ✭ ✭

[TheFrenzy]

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It's been a long journey Cowboys fans of Blowout.


2021 Dallas Cowboys Thread of Inevitable Disappointment and Perpetual Heartbreak (https://www.blowoutforums.com/showthread.php?t=1448131&highlight=cowboys)
The Official 2020 Dallas Cowboys Thread (https://www.blowoutforums.com/showthread.php?t=1342693&highlight=cowboys)
The Official 2019 Dallas Cowboys Thread (https://www.blowoutforums.com/showthread.php?t=1276945&highlight=cowboys)
The Official 2018 Dallas Cowboys Thread - The Devil Gets His Due (https://www.blowoutforums.com/showthread.php?t=1177738&highlight=cowboys)
The Official 2017 Dallas Cowboys Thread - X's > Hexes (https://www.blowoutforums.com/showthread.php?t=1078150&highlight=cowboys)
OFFICIAL 2016 Dallas Cowboys Thread - Romo & Reload (https://www.blowoutforums.com/showthread.php?t=955584&highlight=cowboys+thread)
Cowboys 2014 Season Recap and Look Toward 2015!!! (https://www.blowoutforums.com/showthread.php?t=821460&highlight=cowboys+2015)
2014 Dallas Cowboys Regular Season Thread (https://www.blowoutforums.com/showthread.php?t=774644&highlight=cowboys+thread)
"Official" Dallas Cowboys discussion thread (https://www.blowoutforums.com/showthread.php?t=584659&highlight=cowboys+thread)
2013 NFL Draft Cowboys Thread (https://www.blowoutforums.com/showthread.php?t=499277&highlight=cowboys+thread)

Now it's time to start getting ready for the next stage of that journey in 2022. Will the Cowboys be the first team to repeat as NFC East champs since 2004?

2021 Season Highlights (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y135oAlwjA4)
Cowboys Salary Cap Status (https://www.spotrac.com/nfl/dallas-cowboys/cap/)
An Early Mock Draft (https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/news/nfl-mock-draft-2022-steelers-cowboys-eagles/92ppp7b4wca511t0b3ma22bjh)

[the mesiah]

Repeat in the East it is .. we going to win Super Bowl in Arizona 2023!

[Siberian13]

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[dfr52]

I do not see it happening. Possibly too many players leaving in free agency & the same coaches (minus Moore and Quinn) making or allowing the same mistakes. 9-8 or 8-9.

[Boo]

I do not see it happening. Possibly too many players leaving in free agency & the same coaches (minus Moore and Quinn) making or allowing the same mistakes. 9-8 or 8-9.

You'll be lucky if Moore leaves.

[Siberian13]

I do not see it happening. Possibly too many players leaving in free agency & the same coaches (minus Moore and Quinn) making or allowing the same mistakes. 9-8 or 8-9.

It’s still the NFC East. As long as Dak is healthy they should win the division.

[dfr52]

It’s still the NFC East. As long as Dak is healthy they should win the division.

I think Eagles and Washington have a better shot next season. The Eagles overachieved and have 3 first round picks and Washington will get healthy.

[Siberian13]

I think Eagles and Washington have a better shot next season. The Eagles overachieved and have 3 first round picks and Washington will get healthy.

Yeah but it’s still Jalen Hurts and Taylor Heinicke leading those teams at QB. A lot can change until the start of next season but if those two are leading the teams Dallas should be heavy favorite to win the division again.

[dfr52]

Yeah but it’s still Jalen Hurts and Taylor Heinicke leading those teams at QB. A lot can change until the start of next season but if those two are leading the teams Dallas should be heavy favorite to win the division again.

I am hoping they can repeat but not confident. It seems like both the Eagles and Washington can overcome poor QB play while the Cowboys bring Prescott down.

[KBA]

New thread! Looking forward to pick 24.

We have the best shot at the East crown. Most of our playmakers are under contract, and are young. We’ll have to figure Secondary and LB out, maybe in the draft. Finding a WR3 isn’t the hardest task. I think Dak’s biggest issue this season was handling poor OL play poorly.

I’m indifferent about Kellen Moore returning, but would love to see Dan Quinn stay. It sounds like McCarthy is here for another year, I don’t hate it.

I just hope this tough loss ignites something within the players who’ll be here for 2022.

[sportzluvr1]

Lol Kellen Moore

Ya’ll so quick to crown ya’ll white whiz kids.

Miss me.

[Siberian13]

Lol Kellen Moore

Ya’ll so quick to crown ya’ll white whiz kids.

Miss me.

:cry::cry::cry:

[dfr52]

New thread! Looking forward to pick 24.

We have the best shot at the East crown. Most of our playmakers are under contract, and are young. We’ll have to figure Secondary and LB out, maybe in the draft. Finding a WR3 isn’t the hardest task. I think Dak’s biggest issue this season was handling poor OL play poorly.

I’m indifferent about Kellen Moore returning, but would love to see Dan Quinn stay. It sounds like McCarthy is here for another year, I don’t hate it.

I just hope this tough loss ignites something within the players who’ll be here for 2022.

I wish I had your optimism. :)! This season seemed more crushing than usual.lol

I agree with your observations of the players and coaches.

[Boo]

Yeah but it’s still Jalen Hurts and Taylor Heinicke leading those teams at QB. A lot can change until the start of next season but if those two are leading the teams Dallas should be heavy favorite to win the division again.

If Russ goes to either of those two places, Dallas should be afraid. Otherwise like you said, trash.

[Brazenways]

What happens first….Jerry Jones funeral or Cowboys SB parade?

[the mesiah]

What happens first….Jerry Jones funeral or Cowboys SB parade?



Man the way it’s been looking I would say Stephen Jones funeral comes first

[Brazenways]

Man the way it’s been looking I would say Stephen Jones funeral comes first

Ironically either event might trigger the other.

[TheFrenzy]

Without looking, try to match the career rushing yards to the Cowboys quarterback:

2,264 yards
1,216 yards
1,016 yards
709 yards
620 yards
498 yards

Aikman, Troy
Carter, Quincy
Meredith, Don
Pelluer, Steve
Romo, Tony
Staubach, Roger

[Siberian13]

If Russ goes to either of those two places, Dallas should be afraid. Otherwise like you said, trash.

Russ wouldn’t be dumb enough to go to either of those places based on current rosters.

[EBCollectibles]

As long as they have Dak they will not amount to a hill of beans. Dak do the same play next year that you ended the season on this year. I will pay to see that. Then blame the refs again. When your play is mediocre and you always lose you have to find someone else to blame but yourself.

[TheFrenzy]

As long as they have Dak they will not amount to a hill of beans. Dak do the same play next year that you ended the season on this year. I will pay to see that. Then blame the refs again. When your play is mediocre and you always lose you have to find someone else to blame but yourself.

I ran this through a reading level calculator and its score places it on the comprehension level of a 3rd grader. (https://goodcalculators.com/flesch-kincaid-calculator/)

[EBCollectibles]

I ran this through a reading level calculator and its score places it on the comprehension level of a 3rd grader. (https://goodcalculators.com/flesch-kincaid-calculator/)

That's what we think about a lot of your brilliant threads. You must have a lot of time on your hands out in Arizona.

[Siberian13]

I ran this through a reading level calculator and its score places it on the comprehension level of a 3rd grader. (https://goodcalculators.com/flesch-kincaid-calculator/)

That's what we think about a lot of your brilliant threads. You must have a lot of time on your hands out in Arizona.

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[jplarson]

Without looking, try to match the career rushing yards to the Cowboys quarterback:


Aikman, Troy 1,216 yards
Carter, Quincy 1,016 yards
Meredith, Don 620 yards
Pelluer, Steve 498 yards
Romo, Tony 2,264 yards
Staubach, Roger 709 yards

[TheFrenzy]

Aikman, Troy 1,216 yards
Carter, Quincy 1,016 yards
Meredith, Don 620 yards
Pelluer, Steve 498 yards
Romo, Tony 2,264 yards
Staubach, Roger 709 yards

I would have initially thought something similar, though I would have matched Stauch to one of the 1,000 yard totals.

And we’re both pretty wrong.

[jplarson]

https://goodcalculators.com/flesch-kincaid-calculator/

oh no, I've fallen down a rabbit hole! I'm reevaluating my entire online life. Errr, I mean.... I have proactively taken measures to formally analyze and formulate a plan in order to execute adjustments to the online presence for which I have constructed.

*Checks calculator.

Phew!

[the mesiah]

Even though I think McCarthy staying at the most another year ,Happy to hear today on the radio Jerry not being “committal” to endorse McCarthy and lot to think about on all coaches on the staff .. Him being so stubborn with Jason after all those wasted years at least it’s sounding he feels somewhat of an urgency to address a possible change with mike.

[49erRCCollector]

If Jerry can get someone better, he should. The Niners had Chip Kelly then moved on to Kyle. Giving guys time to fumble around without vision, or a high ceiling, is a mistake. Even with the offseason departures, a better coached Dallas team next year could make some noise.

[dfr52]

Even though I think McCarthy staying at the most another year ,Happy to hear today on the radio Jerry not being “committal” to endorse McCarthy and lot to think about on all coaches on the staff .. Him being so stubborn with Jason after all those wasted years at least it’s sounding he feels somewhat of an urgency to address a possible change with mike.

If Jerry can get someone better, he should. The Niners had Chip Kelly then moved on to Kyle. Giving guys time to fumble around without vision, or a high ceiling, is a mistake. Even with the offseason departures, a better coached Dallas team next year could make some noise.

Completely agree, I just hope changes are made and it's not just to please the public. Absolutely ridiculous the way the season ended and the offenses inability to adapt to the way defenses were playing them.

[dfr52]

With the way the season ended and so much speculation on the coaching staff and roster it feels like the team has less direction than the usual as we head into the off season.

[dfr52]

Quinn is returning

[hanstess]

Quinn is returning

Thank God for small favors...

Hopefully Kellen leaves...

[nabzy28]

Quinn is returning

I just saw this. Incredible. I did not expect that AT ALL. I figured he'd be first out the door to HC again, somewhere. Was, easily, one of the most memorable coaching successes I've seen in some time. Definitely turned the defense around and, after another year and offseason of working with this group, hopefully only improvement to come.

[nabzy28]

Thank God for small favors...

Hopefully Kellen leaves...

Or, picks up a phone and hits up Troy Aikman or any of the other Dallas HOFers that ripped their "scheme" apart the day after that complete crapshow of offensive failure. Did he even get interview(s) for HC openings? After being handed the keys to run an offense with skill players like that, and getting wrecked in the wild card round, can't imagine that looks super great to any teams.

[KBA]

Quinn is returning

This is fantastic. I’m excited to see the impact of another Quinn year on the growth of our young guys. Parsons, Diggs, Cox, Joseph, Wright, Osa, Gallimore, Goldstein. Draft another stud LB or edge. Exciting times on defense.

[TheFrenzy]

I'd love to hear Aikman and Romo in the same booth breaking down the plays on the field.

[dfr52]

Rumors from the past few days have the Cowboys releasing Lawrence & Cooper for salary cap purposes. Seems like a poor decision considering the amount of players who will leave in free agency this year.

[KBA]

Rumors from the past few days have the Cowboys releasing Lawrence & Cooper for salary cap purposes. Seems like a poor decision considering the amount of players who will leave in free agency this year.

Cutting Cooper gives us a chance to sign Gregory, and have some money to maybe convince MG to take a sweetheart deal coming off his injury. I think Lamb is ready to take the reigns.

D-Law would be missed, but if we draft a LB at 24, that could free up Parsons to pass rush more. But then again, I’d like OL with our top pick..

[starfox]

Cutting Cooper gives us a chance to sign Gregory, and have some money to maybe convince MG to take a sweetheart deal coming off his injury. I think Lamb is ready to take the reigns.



D-Law would be missed, but if we draft a LB at 24, that could free up Parsons to pass rush more. But then again, I’d like OL with our top pick..We need a middle linebacker with our first pick. Cooper is no great loss; he gets pushed around. Lawrence only played better because he saw Parsons coming. I would absolutely bring Gallup back on a two year deal if I could.

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[jplarson]

What goes on in the mind of Jerry Jones?

https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/jerry-jones-says-dan-quinn-would-love-cowboys-head-coaching-job-adds-mike-mccarthy-will-be-gone-someday/amp/

[TheFrenzy]

What goes on in the mind of Jerry Jones?

https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/jerry-jones-says-dan-quinn-would-love-cowboys-head-coaching-job-adds-mike-mccarthy-will-be-gone-someday/amp/

He’s an odd bird:

One is the world's most famous paper company boss and the other is the world's most famous football team boss—and yet that fame often comes more so from their failures and goofs than their successes. (Though we should not forget that both have achieved some remarkable successes in their careers.)

Let's look at some similarities...

Both are famous for their awkwardly sexual comments:
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Both began their careers with a loud buddy who was oddly fixated on sexual performance:
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Both became rap icons:
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Both have an affinity for waitresses:
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Both had a young, sexy, somewhat goofy employee that they desperately wanted to be friends with:
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Both have been so willing to trust people that they have brought criminals into the workplace:
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Both have been on the cutting edge of accepting employees of all orientations:
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Both ended up giving their socially awkward assistants too much power:
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Both have spent their lives trying to recapture the magic of their early successes:
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https://i.imgur.com/OdAQL4n.jpg?1


And yet for all of their flaws, both have genuinely cared about their employees like they were family:
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https://i.imgur.com/CIJaHj1.jpg?1

[dfr52]

Cutting Cooper gives us a chance to sign Gregory, and have some money to maybe convince MG to take a sweetheart deal coming off his injury. I think Lamb is ready to take the reigns.

D-Law would be missed, but if we draft a LB at 24, that could free up Parsons to pass rush more. But then again, I’d like OL with our top pick..

Lamb might be ready but I would like to see him emerge as the number 1 with Cooper on the team. Lawrence finished strong after missing a majority of the season. My biggest concern is his health.

I agree on the OL but they could go with any position and improve the team.

[KBA]

Lamb might be ready but I would like to see him emerge as the number 1 with Cooper on the team. Lawrence finished strong after missing a majority of the season. My biggest concern is his health.

I agree on the OL but they could go with any position and improve the team.

Those are fair points. No matter who is on the team next year, I’d like to see more play calls with Lamb involved.

I think OL is what we’ll see. Needs to be better, and with our cap that is most likely being addressed in the draft. I could see us trading up to grab Linderbaum if they feel like they have to. Still, with another year with Quinn, I’m totally for seeing us go defense early like starfox said, having more young minds undergo his coaching.

[dfr52]

Those are fair points. No matter who is on the team next year, I’d like to see more play calls with Lamb involved.

I think OL is what we’ll see. Needs to be better, and with our cap that is most likely being addressed in the draft. I could see us trading up to grab Linderbaum if they feel like they have to. Still, with another year with Quinn, I’m totally for seeing us go defense early like starfox said, having more young minds undergo his coaching.

Completely agree!

[splitrockgamer]

I cannot believe they tagged Schultz, will probably give him a deal for 5 years at 11M a year knowing the idiot Joneses. This team is so mismanaged it is getting comical. Now as a fan you just have to laugh through the tears.

Cowboys in two years going to have to let Ceedee and Parsons walk because Dak, Zeke, Schultz will be making up 50% of their cap .. morons, why do they LOSE EVERY deal and think they are like master negotiators? The Cowboys organizations WAY overvalue their own players and have been doing it for years. Stop paying average players and expecting to not be an average team ITS NOT THAT DIFFICULT .. sheesh. SMDH

[TheFrenzy]

Washington picking up Wentz only helps.

[asujbl]

Cooper to Cleveland is going to be dope

[TheFrenzy]

Cooper to Cleveland is going to be dope

You’re welcome

[longhornjunkie]

Just got a text from local radio that Jerry Jones is getting sued by a woman that claims he's her father. Don't shoot the messenger.

[TheFrenzy]

Cooper to Cleveland is going to be dope

Thank you for the picks.

[hanstess]

Lael Collins has requested a trade. Keep freeing up cap space at this point...

[splitrockgamer]

5 year deal for Gallup. Before people freak out at the number remember that all NFL contracts are fake. I am sure the way this is structured is very back loaded like Coopers deal, where it's not a big hit in the first few years and if the cowboys want to get out of it they easily will.

Also with the cap taking big jumps this could end up being a very cheap and friendly contract for them.

[KBA]

5 year deal for Gallup. Before people freak out at the number remember that all NFL contracts are fake. I am sure the way this is structured is very back loaded like Coopers deal, where it's not a big hit in the first few years and if the cowboys want to get out of it they easily will.

Also with the cap taking big jumps this could end up being a very cheap and friendly contract for them.

Exactly what I was thinking when I read the news. Really happy to have MG back.

[KBA]

Man, did Tank do us a favour with that extension. From a $27 million to $14 million cap hit. Love it.

[jrnelson]

Man, did Tank do us a favour with that extension. From a $27 million to $14 million cap hit. Love it.

Randy did the Cowboys a big favor!!!! Go luck with that Denver!

[KBA]

Randy did the Cowboys a big favor!!!! Go luck with that Denver!

I really like Randy. The injury stuff last year was tough, but the kid has a lot of tread on those tires for his age. Kind of bummed about today.

Add Edge to the list of needs in the draft.

[TheFrenzy]

Looks like Gregory didn’t like the “behavioral clause” that is standard in all Cowboys contracts (fines and suspensions can lead to salary forfeiture).

Denver’s contract doesn’t have that language.

[hanstess]

Gregory should enjoy all the legal weed in Colorado

[KBA]

Sounds like we’re getting 2 additional fifth rounders via comp picks. Puts us at 4 fifth rounders and 9 total picks in the first 200. I like volume, I like having a ton of darts to throw at the board. Excited to see if we can find any late-mid round gems this spring.

[FitJedi]

We picked up Fowler Jr today. I still think we should have let LVE go and sign Wagner. Anyway it’s the same thing every year with us. It will go 27 years without a SB or NFC Championship appearance. Gosh I got to go get another white claw.


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[KBA]

If we can land Dean in the 1st, that would be a great pick. With free agency rounding things out it looks like it OL will be a draft priority. Hopefully Green if that’s the case.

[dfr52]

I am not sure how the front office can expect the team to be any better than last year with the amount of roster turnover. I fully expect a coaching change in 2023 b/c McCarthy is going to struggle.

[Siberian13]

I am not sure how the front office can expect the team to be any better than last year with the amount of roster turnover. I fully expect a coaching change in 2023 b/c McCarthy is going to struggle.

Seems like the division is still pretty easy though.

[dfr52]

Seems like the division is still pretty easy though.

Things can always change but going into the season I completely agree. 9 or 10 wins should be enough. It also helps that the NFC is the much weaker conference after the talent exodus to the AFC.

[Siberian13]

Things can always change but going into the season I completely agree. 9 or 10 wins should be enough. It also helps that the NFC is the much weaker conference after the talent exodus to the AFC.

Always a surprise or two. But yeah the Rams, 49ers, Cardinals, Cowboys, Packers, Vikings. Saints and Bucs seem like the front runners at the moment. Someone will break out though. Seems like there will be some bad teams this year in the NFC.

[splitrockgamer]

Man do you guys listen to Cowboys radio shows? Talkin Cowboys was so terrible yesterday. They are talking about Amari in the same breathe as Hill and Adams. I just... I just can't go look at the stats, just pull up 2021 receiving leaders.. Amari isn't even on the list.. in fact Ceedee and Schultz are at the bottom of the list that Amari is not even on.

What am I missing here, Amari is the most overrated WR in the league IMO. That is why no one gave them anything for him.. because he is just not good. Why do the Cowboys have such delusions and overrate their guys so much?

[longhornjunkie]

No mention of the Brian Schottenheimer hire? Thoughts?

[thewesdub]

What am I missing here, Amari is the most overrated WR in the league IMO.

I'm not saying Amari is in Hill or Davante's tier, but he is probably just below them and a way better route runner than both. Unfortunately he's one of those guys that does everything really well so nothing he does really stands out.

[dfr52]

I'm not saying Amari is in Hill or Davante's tier, but he is probably just below them and a way better route runner than both. Unfortunately he's one of those guys that does everything really well so nothing he does really stands out.

Just based on WR salaries this off season and the number of trades the Cowboys were fleeced by the Browns. On paper the front office has not done a good job with the roster.

I am starting to question how the Jones family views the team as they are choosing to spend very little in free agency, moving on from quality players, and raising ticket prices. Either there are financial issues or it's more about maximizing profit than ever before by reducing salaries.

[the mesiah]

Jerry thinking of moving up in the draft .. if so hoping they can land Olave (Ohio
State sucks) , Drake , Hamilton , or at least Penning in that spot , .Dream would be Stingley my goodness ! Doubt he drops that low though.

[splitrockgamer]

I think they will trade up, I wish they will trade down. If they don't move I hope Zion if he is there, then Pickens would be my lean at WR. I think they will take Greene, but I like the second day guards, someone like Ryan from UCLA I would like. Going to be a fun first round any way it goes.

[KBA]

I hope Smith surprises me. Felt like a massive need reach, passed on good EDGE WR, and LB talent. Looking forward to day 2.

[dfr52]

I hope Smith surprises me. Felt like a massive need reach, passed on good EDGE WR, and LB talent. Looking forward to day 2.

It seemed like a reach but apparently other teams viewed him the same way. I might of gone with Tyler L., the Florida St.Edge, the Purdue Edge, or Dean.

[dfr52]

Seems like the Cowboys had a solid draft where they didn't reach for a position. Be it luck or strategy, the Cowboys did a great job landing the DE and WR. Williams was not going to make it to the 3rd.

[KBA]

Love the Tolbert pick. Second round talent in the back end of the third with baseball gloves for hands. I trust Quinn enough to not really mind the Williams pick. Felt like we had a great day 3.

[TheFrenzy]

Why was this so painful to read?

https://i.imgur.com/V3pEpb1.jpg

[the mesiah]

Man hope Turpin can make the special teams and do that in the regular season , seems like forever they had a decent return guy back there

[TheFrenzy]

I cannot express just how much I hate the fact that everything points to the Bucs coming out flat (serious o-line injuries and Brady being old and away from the team) and that they’ll still probably win with some Brady magic.

I hate it so much.

[majestik101]

I cannot express just how much I hate the fact that everything points to the Bucs coming out flat (serious o-line injuries and Brady being old and away from the team) and that they’ll still probably win with some Brady magic.

I hate it so much.

https://media.giphy.com/media/l0IyhwEfKdNoUZ1ni/giphy.gif

[TheFrenzy]

https://media.giphy.com/media/l0IyhwEfKdNoUZ1ni/giphy.gif

If Brady goes off for 400 yards and 3 tds, you'll be able to power a Death Star with my hate.

[majestik101]

If Brady goes off for 400 yards and 3 tds, you'll be able to power a Death Star with my hate.

EzfkxAC-Bw8

[splitrockgamer]

How has no one mentioned Tyron going down? Just a given at this point and no one cares?

[Archangel1775]

Does it ever get better for Tyron Smith and the Cowboys? The man was destined for Canton and just can't shake the injuries. They had him pulling in practice and do full contact blocking on their starters? Torn hamstring and some knee damage to go along with it that will require surgery.

[Archangel1775]

How has no one mentioned Tyron going down? Just a given at this point and no one cares?

Haha, beat me to it. All-Pro likely out for the season. The Cowboys have to deal with BS off the field and season altering injuries like this on it.

[Athey49]

I stated in the draft thread that I'll be a mini Cowboys fan as your 5th round selection, Matt Waletzko is from my area and I work with his mother. Really hope he can shake off another shoulder injury and maybe get some reps in soon.

[thewesdub]

Jerry refusing to get outside line help then saying skill position players have to step up is so maddening. If Dak has no time to throw and Zeke has no holes to run through then how can anyone step up?

And we are throwing Tyler Smith, who has only worked at guard, to the wolves so they will ruin him too. Aaaarrrggghhh

[dfr52]

Jerry refusing to get outside line help then saying skill position players have to step up is so maddening. If Dak has no time to throw and Zeke has no holes to run through then how can anyone step up?

And we are throwing Tyler Smith, who has only worked at guard, to the wolves so they will ruin him too. Aaaarrrggghhh

The team is so reluctant to add free agents or make trades.

[majestik101]

First Take tomorrow morning should be interesting.

[TheFrenzy]

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[Mac302]

Wow was that bad

[crazy4kinsler]

And I'm sure everyone will be blaming McCarthy even though he has nothing to do with it. The play calling sucked from the beginning. Who runs 2 reverses within the first 10 plays. Both went for negative yardage

Wow was that bad

[mwash1983]

Season is over, tank for Stroud and trade the pick.

[SupermanBrandon]

out several weeks according to Dr Jerry

[thewesdub]

Dak was bad before he got hurt but lets not pretend he had much to work with…the offense was gutted by Jerry and Stephen’s poor choices this offseason and it shows.

[Mac302]

I'm convinced the Jones family has/have every intention of tanking this season to get Sean Payton next season. Now they have a real reason to do so.

[Scottish Punk]

Dak (2025), Zeke and Gallop are all signed through the 2026 season. There are out clauses though.
Zeke - out at the end of this year to cancel 60 mill or so left on contract for a 11 million cap hit next year. - This seems very likely regardless how well he plays.
Gallup - Out after next year (14 million) to cancel 27 million of last two years for a cap hit of 6. Smaller money values. I would guess they would exercise this as well unless he lights it up. You could easily draft in two years and save the 21 million and get similar production on a rookie contract.
Dak - He is staying next year. You cut him next year, his cap hit is 89 million. He has an out after next year for a cap hit of 40 million instead of 52 million normally. Either is a lot to swallow. His contract will need to be restructured after this year if they are keeping him or find a suitor in a trade. Do they want 40 million dead cap if they cut him or ride him out for these remaining two years?

[dfr52]

Dak was bad before he got hurt but lets not pretend he had much to work with…the offense was gutted by Jerry and Stephen’s poor choices this offseason and it shows.

Prescott was forcing throws and the receivers struggled. The front office did little for the offense and that is what the unit did yesterday on the field.

[Astros19]

And I'm sure everyone will be blaming McCarthy even though he has nothing to do with it. The play calling sucked from the beginning. Who runs 2 reverses within the first 10 plays. Both went for negative yardageCompletely agree with the bizarre early play calls.
Then they kept trying to call weird plays with Pollard instead using him the same way they use Elliott. He dud fine last season just running normal plays, why change things up?
It felt like I was watching my Iowa Hawkeyes all over again.

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[Boo]

The curse of Frenzy is alive and well.

[splitrockgamer]

Dak (2025), Zeke and Gallop are all signed through the 2026 season. There are out clauses though.
Zeke - out at the end of this year to cancel 60 mill or so left on contract for a 11 million cap hit next year. - This seems very likely regardless how well he plays.
Gallup - Out after next year (14 million) to cancel 27 million of last two years for a cap hit of 6. Smaller money values. I would guess they would exercise this as well unless he lights it up. You could easily draft in two years and save the 21 million and get similar production on a rookie contract.
Dak - He is staying next year. You cut him next year, his cap hit is 89 million. He has an out after next year for a cap hit of 40 million instead of 52 million normally. Either is a lot to swallow. His contract will need to be restructured after this year if they are keeping him or find a suitor in a trade. Do they want 40 million dead cap if they cut him or ride him out for these remaining two years?

I love that you are looking at this with the logic that Jerry would never have in a MILLION years. All of them will be on the team through 2024 probably 2025 mark my words. These are all Jerry's favorites, which of course means over paid and underperforming, but Jerry signs the checks so they are going nowhere

[TimBuckTwo]

Stamp the "L "on all of their foreheads now.

[TheFrenzy]

The curse of Frenzy is alive and well.

My picks this weekend:

(Didn't make a pick for Bills/Rams)

Saints
49ers (L)
Bengals (L)
Lions (L)
Dolphins
Ravens
Jags (L)
Panthers (L)
Colts (TIE)
Titans (L)
Vikings
Cardinals (L - I can't even pretend to root for this team any more)
Chargers
(Cowboys (L)

Now I've got the Broncos picked as my EPSN Eliminator selection.

[TheFrenzy]

Just imagine if they sign Josh Rosen.

[jplarson]

Just imagine if they sign Josh Rosen.

6 to Noon then Moon?

[Siberian13]

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Well putting those Dak’s back in the shoe box

[dfr52]

The Jones family did a great job of depleting their own roster then doing little to address those open positions. A team can't fix everything through the draft no matter how well they select players.

[splitrockgamer]

The Jones family did a great job of depleting their own roster then doing little to address those open positions. A team can't fix everything through the draft no matter how well they select players.

Amen, PERFECTLY said. Just makes you shake your head, buckle up LOOOONNNGGG year incoming.

At least Micah is amazing, that's about the list of things to look forward too.

[dfr52]

Amen, PERFECTLY said. Just makes you shake your head, buckle up LOOOONNNGGG year incoming.

At least Micah is amazing, that's about the list of things to look forward too.

The defense should be pretty good but they need to be better against the run and more players need to get to the QB. Micah can't do it alone.lol

Each week we will continue to see the Jones family blame someone else then hype up the team. Very hard to support the organization when the owner/gm does not see his own missteps. I feel bad for the players on the team and many of the coaches (especially on defense).

[hairysasquatch]

The Housewives/Football commercial jinxed Dak if you ask me.

[slugger22]

Shut down this thread until next year when you all are "Super Bowl Bound"......

again!

:D:D:D:D:D

[TheFrenzy]

I really thought the Dallas Cowboys had a chance.

I don’t know about the Dakless Cowboys.

[TheFrenzy]

So who would you say is the 4th-best QB in Cowboys history?

[HBMC]

Got to say, after Week 1, I was almost checked out on the season in terms of emotional investment, but after the last few games of grinding out victories with solid-to-great defense and timely play from the offense, the Cowboys have a legitimately special aspect of their team (their Defense is nasty) and could make some noise come playoff time.

Nice work by Trevon Diggs to shut Terry McLaurin down today. Wentz is yet another QB held under 200 yards passing for the season (3 total, and Brady barely eclipsed 200 with 212) and this is the 4th straight game that Dallas has only allowed one offensive TD.

Now to wrangle the Rams. :)!

[the mesiah]

So who would you say is the 4th-best QB in Cowboys history?



Quincy Carter

[TheFrenzy]

Got to say, after Week 1, I was almost checked out on the season in terms of emotional investment, but after the last few games of grinding out victories with solid-to-great defense and timely play from the offense, the Cowboys have a legitimately special aspect of their team (their Defense is nasty) and could make some noise come playoff time.

Nice work by Trevon Diggs to shut Terry McLaurin down today. Wentz is yet another QB held under 200 yards passing for the season (3 total, and Brady barely eclipsed 200 with 212) and this is the 4th straight game that Dallas has only allowed one offensive TD.

Now to wrangle the Rams. :)!

Hey, long time no see!

Welcome back man.

[Dallas Cowboys]

I went from feeling like our season is over after the 1st game to now having some hope for the season.
I am not calling Cooper Rush the next Tom Brady or even calling this a Bledsoe/Brady situation but to me you stick with the hot hand. Rush is winning games and looks more in sync with his receivers then Dak did in game 1. When Dak comes back is he going to have that same connection on the field with them after missing games? I am not so sure.
I don't care what Jerry is paying Dak stick with the hot hand.

[HBMC]

Hey, long time no see!

Welcome back man.

Been busy with life and cards had been set aside, but I am happy to be back.

[TheFrenzy]

Been busy with life and cards had been set aside, but I am happy to be back.

Well glad to see you back—and just in time for a manufactured “QB controversy” :rolleyes:

(Also, I was really hoping your boys in Fayetteville were going to pull off the upset. I was watching and those two long runs were absolute back breakers.)

[HBMC]

Well glad to see you back—and just in time for a manufactured “QB controversy” :rolleyes:

(Also, I was really hoping your boys in Fayetteville were going to pull off the upset. I was watching and those two long runs were absolute back breakers.)

Meh, myths and rumors of the Razorbacks beating Alabama are epics and ballads from the times of skalds. ;) I'll just resign myself to that game being a perpetual loss on the schedule until they do actually defeat the Nicktator.

I see no controversy at all, Dak Prescott isn't a perfect QB but he has more tools than Rush does and it shows during the game (especially on deeper throws). Rush got bailed out on two INT's yesterday that were not the best of throws, but I am never going to complain about victories. It's Dak's job until he shows he can't hack it any longer (and presents Dallas with a real problem after 2023). Rush has done yeoman's work in keeping Dallas afloat, I am sure some team will pony up big bucks to make him their backup if he decides to leave Dallas.

I am extremely excited about the potential that Tyler Smith is showing. His growth will be fun to watch as the season wears on. I am also beyond stoked for the pass rush as the calendar flips. The amount of pressure they are generating is wild.

[the mesiah]

IN COOPER RUSH WE TRUST! Keep the hot hand going JERRY!

[TheFrenzy]

I thought they should've have gone back to a healthy Romo in 2016 (would have beaten the Packers in the playoffs) and I think they need to go back to a healthy Prescott.

If Prescott isn't 100%, then go with Rush.

I chalk the win streak up to the defense more than Rush. I think Rush has been FANTASTIC as a backup, not making mistakes. But I don't think he gives us the offense that we need to beat the Eagles.

[Siberian13]

I don’t like your team but I’m a huge fan of Parsons

[jplarson]

I don’t like your team but I’m a huge fan of Parsons

Are you... all in..... on a Parsons project?

[Dallas Cowboys]

I don’t like your team but I’m a huge fan of Parsons

Siberian - Micah Parsons super collector!

[Siberian13]

Siberian - Micah Parsons super collector!

Nah I can’t afford him. I have one optic base. I’m good with that :)!

[thewesdub]

The Cowboys won with Cooper throwing 10 passes for 163 yards. This defense is elite and the team will get better when Dak is ready to go.

[Siberian13]

The Cowboys won with Cooper throwing 10 passes for 163 yards. This defense is elite and the team will get better when Dak is ready to go.

Everything has worked out well while waiting on Gallup and Dak to get healthy. Will be interesting how they look in a few weeks

[ninjacookies]

One thing I will say about Cooper is he's developed an amazing rapport with Ceedee. They've had great synergy since the first snap.

What an amazing d-line. They'll always give this team an opportunity to win, so long as the offense doesn't turn it over. I had questions about the linebacking corp coming into the year, but they've been solid. Hoping VE's spine holds up for the long haul. Diggs finally learning not to gamble for the pick 6 every play, and it's wonderful.

[HBMC]

The Cowboys are getting buku pressure in each game, I would be curious to see the totals after the Rams tape is broken down.

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Toss in 5 more sacks today for 20 in total. Stafford was hit 11 times (!) and I am not sure of how many hurries. But he's got to be feeling it over the last few weeks.

Dallas' DL vs Philly's OL will determine that game.

[Siberian13]

Just have to slow down Hurts running the ball and make him beat you with his arm. Hopefully it’s fun prime time game.

[TheFrenzy]

Well, if the defense can force 3+ turnovers a game, I think we've got a good shot at making noise in the playoffs.

[HBMC]

I was pleased with the Defense's effort all game long. They got hung out to dry in the Philly game thanks to the short fields, but they played okay there too.

I'm excited to see this team get fully on track and do damage down the stretch.

[HBMC]

Whatever kind of contract Micah Parsons wants, pay it. All he does is ball.

What an absolute demolition of the Vikings.

[Dallas Cowboys]

If Dallas would just play like this every week we could go far in the playoffs.

[JeremyNick]

Whatever kind of contract Micah Parsons wants, pay it. All he does is ball.

What an absolute demolition of the Vikings.

He’s gotta be the DPOY leader right now.

Not sure anyone else is close.

[jplarson]

He’s gotta be the DPOY leader right now.

Not sure anyone else is close.

But is he good to unstoppable? A key metric to hit.

[JeremyNick]

But is he good to unstoppable? A key metric to hit.

Let’s set the story straight here.

3 LBers last year.
Highsmith - Good
Ingram - Good
Watt - Unstoppable

If I didn’t word it so clumsily it would have made better sense.

But yes, I’m not sure there is a defensive player this year that has been anywhere near as impactful as Micah.

[Boo]

Let’s set the story straight here.

3 LBers last year.
Highsmith - Good
Ingram - Good
Watt - Unstoppable

If I didn’t word it so clumsily it would have made better sense.

But yes, I’m not sure there is a defensive player this year that has been anywhere near as impactful as Micah.

He is the overwhelming favorite for a reason.

[JeremyNick]

He is the overwhelming favorite for a reason.

I don’t watch the odds.

[TheFrenzy]

Let’s be honest: Cowboys - Giants should be the prime time game

[splitrockgamer]

Am I the only cowboys fan who doesn't even want OBJ .. I'm sick of it like who cares about him.

[Dallas Cowboys]

Am I the only cowboys fan who doesn't even want OBJ .. I'm sick of it like who cares about him.

No I am with you. People need to look up his career stats. First three years were great. Not much since then.

[TheFrenzy]

Looking at the remaining schedule, I guess it's time to root for the Giants a bit since they still have to play the Eagles twice.

We've got a tough game against the Titans and the rematch against Philly, but everything else is very winnable.

[oplum29]

Let’s be honest: Cowboys - Giants should be the prime time game

the Pats-Vikings game was a 100x better than the Cowboys-Giants game

[TheFrenzy]

the Pats-Vikings game was a 100x better than the Cowboys-Giants game

Did the Cowboys earn a division win in the Pats-Vikings game?

No.

Ergo, it was not better.

Sincerely, a Cowboys fan. :flex:

[jbmm161]

No I am with you. People need to look up his career stats. First three years were great. Not much since then.


I’m with you on this take. Absolutely no reason or need to sign him.


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[TheFrenzy]

At this point it looks like the Cowboys will probably open the playoffs on the road against the NFC South champion. Not a bad match up.

You almost hope the Commanders slide in as the #7 seed since we know they can beat the Eagles.

It also helps that there's a good chance Aaron Rodgers isn't even in the playoffs.

[TheFrenzy]

The Cowboys have now have double digit wins in consecutive seasons for the first time since 1995-1996.

[thewesdub]

It wasnt a perfect game for the team but a win is a win and we dont apologize for wins.

That final drive by Dak and the gang was impressive. Putting Peters in at RT after Ball sucked was a good idea.

[TheFrenzy]

Cowboys signing TY Hilton.

[jplarson]

Cowboys signing TY Hilton.

His blue refractors will still look super sleek.

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[MentallyIllPhil]

Ol' Jerry must have decided that nearly losing to the worst team in the league is probably not a good look, so he added a new wide out

Also, how was TY Hilton a free agent? Dude was a stud with the Colts

[HBMC]

Cowboys signing TY Hilton.

He can run and O'Dell can't.

Easy choice. :)!

[TheFrenzy]

7 Pro Bowl selections, not bad.

Overall the NFC East snagged 21 of the 44 available NFC roster spots.

[jplarson]

7 Pro Bowl selections, not bad.

Overall the NFC East snagged 21 of the 44 available NFC roster spots.

I saw Pollard snagged one, nice!

[TheFrenzy]

I saw Pollard snagged one, nice!

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[TheFrenzy]

I wonder how fast the bandwagon is going to fill up after we beat Brady and then Purdy?

[ensbergcollecto]

I wonder how fast the bandwagon is going to fill up after we beat Brady and then Purdy?

about as fast as it will empty if they lose tonight.

(for the record i think they win tonight and then lose next week)

[nabzy28]

Need to win by about 30 tonight. The amount of talent completely wasted, year after year, by Dallas is mind numbingly stupid. No one is ever held accountable for drive killing offensive penalties.

I was about to just go off on a rant. The backspace key is my friend. I do think they win but, as it is with this organization, they'll just take it for granted and probably struggle next week - if they get there.

People held accountable by McCarthy: Dallas loses or wins by Tampa making more mistakes/turnovers.

People held accountable by Micah Parsons or any defensive player for that matter: Dallas easy win.

[dfr52]

Absolutely no idea how the game will play out but it should be close if the weekend games were any indication.

[HBMC]

Dak was masterful tonight. That naked bootleg TD was a combination of well run misdirection and an absolutely killer handle on the ball.

[packman80]

I wonder how fast the bandwagon is going to fill up after we beat Brady and then Purdy?

Dallas not going to the SB. Jerry sold his soul to the devil for the 3rd SB in the 90s.

[majestik101]

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[Lonewolf]

Another trash performance by a trash organization, lol

[JohnnyHatesJazz]

If I was Jerry i'm bringing in 12. His presence on the team would be lit.

[Ferg1945]

Repeat is correct.

Same ole Same ole when it comes to Dak and the Cowboys.

[TheFrenzy]

Another trash performance by a trash organization, lol

Waiting until the season is over to trash talk is pretty much the definition of a puss move.

:coffee:

[Ferg1945]

Waiting until the season is over to trash talk is pretty much the definition of a puss move.

:coffee:

That's when Dak shows his full Dak-ness. Remember last year vs the 49ers? It's a yearly thing.

[Lonewolf]

Waiting until the season is over to trash talk is pretty much the definition of a puss move.

:coffee:

It happens every year...I'll start now for next season...Cowboys do nothing next year BANK IT...stay mad :D

[TheFrenzy]

It happens every year...I'll start now for next season...Cowboys do nothing next year BANK IT...stay mad :D

I get it. The username is ironic.

Because all I'm seeing is a scavenger.

:coffee:

[ninjacookies]

'What can go wrong, will go wrong.'

Muphy's Law waxed poetic this eve.

Maher continues his emotional breakdown early, forcing them out of 4 potential points.

Dak 2 picks.

Pollard Mahome'd.

Turpin Maher'd (hooked left instead of right).

Diggs bobble.


I'd like to think the Boys win this handily in a parallel universe with unbiased zebras from Kepler-22b. But that's neither here nor there.


2024. Let's get it.

[KBA]

What a tough loss.

Wasted a great defensive performance there. If there was a game for myself personally that made me feel the whole looney toons Jerry Jones Sold His Soul tin hat theory this was it.

Maher giving us no confidence early, Pollard getting injured, Diggs dropping the gimme INT, Kittle circus catches, those 2 Dak INTs. It all doesn’t sound too bad until you see how well we played. Just needed a thing or two to go our way. We lost. Haters will hate.

We pick 27 (26) overall. I think we need (in no order) a weapon to help Lamb as Gallup just wasn’t it, a solid secondary dude, and a smart LB depending on what LVE does. Trench picks never hurt either.

[slugger22]

Shut down this thread until next season when its' "Their Year" again.

[Astros19]

I get it. The username is ironic.



Because all I'm seeing is a scavenger.



:coffee:Imagine having your rival Cowboys living so rent free in your head you post on the Cowboys thread on an internet message board.

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[JWBlue]

Not optimistic about Dak becoming a big game QB at this point.

He is still making rookie throws in his 7th season.

[Astros19]

Not optimistic about Dak becoming a big game QB at this point.

He is still making rookie throws in his 7th season.Feels like he's regressing.
With that said, it seems like they're determined to make him a pocket passer and I think he's much better rolling out.

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[49erRCCollector]

https://sports.yahoo.com/cowboys-pro-bowl-rb-tony-pollard-reportedly-breaks-fibula-in-playoff-loss-to-49ers-045547913.html

Oh no, this sucks.

[Astros19]

https://sports.yahoo.com/cowboys-pro-bowl-rb-tony-pollard-reportedly-breaks-fibula-in-playoff-loss-to-49ers-045547913.html

Oh no, this sucks.Yea, that's not good.
Congrats on the win tonight and good luck the rest of the way.

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[49erRCCollector]

Yea, that's not good.
Congrats on the win tonight and good luck the rest of the way.

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Appreciate it.

[Ferg1945]

Blue is Dak.
Red is Jerry Jones.

I swear we hear this EVERY year from this team.

Dak - I need to improve and play better and I promise I will.

Jerry - Dak is our QB and I have confidence he will lead us to the promise land.

Same every year.


"I'm disappointed in the way that I've played. Those guys in that locker room gave it all. Both sides of the ball. And put me in a position to go win the game. And I wasn't able to do that," he said. "And, yeah, I mean, I put it on my shoulders. When you play this position, when you play for this organization, you've got to accept that. That's the reality of it. And as I said it will make me better.

"It sucks, as I said, that I don't get another shot at it for a long time, but I know that when I wake up tomorrow it will be the first thing on my mind and it will as I carry it through in my training throughout this offseason, as we get to the start of next season. It's about finding a way to get better, mastering everything that we can to make sure that we get over this hump, whatever it is, and give ourselves a chance of winning it all."

Owner and general manager Jerry Jones said Prescott is the top reason for hope that the Cowboys' championship drought will end.

"I thought we would win it because I've got such confidence in Dak," Jones said. "I'll line up out there five times with that (similar) situation, and if we've got him at quarterback, I'll take my chances. So I'm just saying give me that setup a year in advance, a month in advance and give me him as the quarterback and I feel very strongly that we'll win."


"Two throws that I can't have," Prescott said. "You can't have in the playoffs. You can't have them when you're trying to beat a team like that. Can't have them on the road. Yeah, no excuses for that. Those are two that are 100% on me."

Before this season, Prescott never had more than 13 interceptions in a season (2017). The issue was something he never solved in 2022.

"Very frustrating," he said. "Something I've got to get an offseason, take a look at all of them. As I said before, they all have their own story. The two tonight? Unacceptable. Can't put the ball in jeopardy like that. Whether they're tipped up in tight throws or whether I'm late on a stop route, just can't happen. The number that added to is ridiculous. I can promise that the number will never be this again.

"I promise that."

[hairysasquatch]

Dak ain't it.

[splitrockgamer]

Blue is Dak.
Red is Jerry Jones.

I swear we hear this EVERY year from this team.

Dak - I need to improve and play better and I promise I will.

Jerry - Dak is our QB and I have confidence he will lead us to the promise land.

Same every year.


"I'm disappointed in the way that I've played. Those guys in that locker room gave it all. Both sides of the ball. And put me in a position to go win the game. And I wasn't able to do that," he said. "And, yeah, I mean, I put it on my shoulders. When you play this position, when you play for this organization, you've got to accept that. That's the reality of it. And as I said it will make me better.

"It sucks, as I said, that I don't get another shot at it for a long time, but I know that when I wake up tomorrow it will be the first thing on my mind and it will as I carry it through in my training throughout this offseason, as we get to the start of next season. It's about finding a way to get better, mastering everything that we can to make sure that we get over this hump, whatever it is, and give ourselves a chance of winning it all."

Owner and general manager Jerry Jones said Prescott is the top reason for hope that the Cowboys' championship drought will end.

"I thought we would win it because I've got such confidence in Dak," Jones said. "I'll line up out there five times with that (similar) situation, and if we've got him at quarterback, I'll take my chances. So I'm just saying give me that setup a year in advance, a month in advance and give me him as the quarterback and I feel very strongly that we'll win."


"Two throws that I can't have," Prescott said. "You can't have in the playoffs. You can't have them when you're trying to beat a team like that. Can't have them on the road. Yeah, no excuses for that. Those are two that are 100% on me."

Before this season, Prescott never had more than 13 interceptions in a season (2017). The issue was something he never solved in 2022.

"Very frustrating," he said. "Something I've got to get an offseason, take a look at all of them. As I said before, they all have their own story. The two tonight? Unacceptable. Can't put the ball in jeopardy like that. Whether they're tipped up in tight throws or whether I'm late on a stop route, just can't happen. The number that added to is ridiculous. I can promise that the number will never be this again.

"I promise that."

This is just so perfect. Dak is saying I literally am not the guy. Everyone else did their job and played good enough to win that game, and I didn't.

Then you have Jerry saying Dak is the guy and with him we can win.

I have said it since the early Romo days, until Jerry is on the other side of the ground this team will not win. I would just say as long as he is the GM they won't but we know he won't step down from that until he is pushing up daisies.

The defense played great last night. Ceedee played amazing
Aside from the mistakes to get them there:
1. Dak getting the ball with 3:31 left and almost throwing a pick
2. Missing a wide open streaking Gallup because he threw it to the outside instead of at the post
3. Taking a sack because he didn't pull the trigger on an open Shultz therefore keeping the clock running so they can't punt and get it back with more time, because if you run your punt team out with a running clock the defense gets time to sub as well.

That sequence should be enough to say move on from this guy who takes up 1/2 of your cap and is the only thing holding this team back.

Defense is good young talent, O-line is getting older but they are still playing at a high level. Ceedee is a #1 and the TE room is good enough to be at that level, the only negative is DAKOTA PRESCOTT and everyone except the owner of the terrible franchise knows it.

[thewesdub]

That sequence should be enough to say move on from this guy who takes up 1/2 of your cap and is the only thing holding this team back.

Dak's contract takes up about 20% of the cap. That % is in line with the QB market. In addition the team will have a projected 97 million in cap space available in 23-24 even without adjusting for the cap growing dramatically this off season from new TV deals.

Barring a huge trade (with a massive dead money hit) Dak isn't going anywhere until 2025, at the earliest. You'd be better off yelling at clouds.

[splitrockgamer]

Dak's contract takes up about 20% of the cap. That % is in line with the QB market. In addition the team will have a projected 97 million in cap space available in 23-24 even without adjusting for the cap growing dramatically this off season from new TV deals.

Barring a huge trade (with a massive dead money hit) Dak isn't going anywhere until 2025, at the earliest. You'd be better off yelling at clouds.

Think we found one of Jerry's many sons.

[thewesdub]

Think we found one of Jerry's many sons.

I wish. I'm just a realist that doesn't bother to whine about things I can't control.

[splitrockgamer]

I wish. I'm just a realist that doesn't bother to whine about things I can't control.

Oof sorry it must suck to not be able to actually complain about the failures of the Cowboys.

[thewesdub]

Oof sorry it must suck to not be able to actually complain about the failures of the Cowboys.

It must be doubly frustrating for you since nothing you complain about matters. My condolences.

[splitrockgamer]

It must be doubly frustrating for you since nothing you complain about matters. My condolences.

Thanks appreciate it. Matters to me that's why I am here. Much better than your bland vanilla realist life where nothing matters. Have fun being nothing! :)!

[thewesdub]

Thanks appreciate it. Matters to me that's why I am here. Much better than your bland vanilla realist life where nothing matters. Have fun being nothing! :)!

I must have hit a nerve.

Dak is very unlikely to go anywhere. Cowboy fans will either have to deal with it or find a new team to cheer for until he's gone.

[splitrockgamer]

I must have hit a nerve.

Dak is very unlikely to go anywhere. Cowboy fans will either have to deal with it or find a new team to cheer for until he's gone.

Or they can cheer for the rest of the guys and come to a message board and complain about how he holds the rest of the team back and they will never win until they get rid of him and Jerry.

Yes you did hit a nerve, because I care. I am glad I actually give a damn about these games and the cowboys. The highs are high and the lows suck, much better than people like you who don't care about anything. Why even come to a message board if you don't give a #@#@#@#@ about anything. You REALIST are the worst type of people and "fans" for that matter. I feel bad for you must suck to live such a boring life.

[thewesdub]

I'm bummed Pollard got hurt, but I expect he'll be franchised and back next year.

The defense is going to get thinned out pretty heavily this off-season. Quinn is likely leaving for a HC position. LVE, Anthony Brown, and Jordan Lewis are all expiring and most of the second line players at those positions are gone too. I'd hate to lose Donovan Wilson, but he made himself money this year.

[splitrockgamer]

I'm bummed Pollard got hurt, but I expect he'll be franchised and back next year.

The defense is going to get thinned out pretty heavily this off-season. Quinn is likely leaving for a HC position. LVE, Anthony Brown, and Jordan Lewis are all expiring and most of the second line players at those positions are gone too. I'd hate to lose Donovan Lewis, but he made himself money this year.

Yep old Donovan Lewis he's amazing.

Quinn won't get a HC job, he is a great D coordinator and a terrible HC.

[thewesdub]

Yes you did hit a nerve, because I care. I am glad I actually give a damn about these games and the cowboys. The highs are high and the lows suck, much better than people like you who don't care about anything. Why even come to a message board if you don't give a #@#@#@#@ about anything. You REALIST are the worst type of people and "fans" for that matter. I feel bad for you must suck to live such a boring life.

I never said I didn't care. You said that. I ride the rollercoaster just like everyone else. I cheer the wins and lament the losses as hard as anyone.

At the same time I understand that I have no control over what Jerry and company do and I long ago quit worrying about it for my own well-being. I can also look at Dak's contract situation and make a pretty educated guess about his future here.

[thewesdub]

Yep old Donovan Lewis he's amazing.

Thanks for catching that. I was thinking of Donovan Wilson but reading about Jourdan Lewis.

[Astros19]

I'm from Iowa, but by all means don't let that stop you from making an ass out of yourself.
Never has before anyways.

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[KBA]

Well, looks like we get to keep Dan Quinn. This is awesome. Interested to see which college pro days he attends.

[HBMC]

Well, looks like we get to keep Dan Quinn. This is awesome. Interested to see which college pro days he attends.

I'm glad someone beat me to this news.

Dan Quinn has unfinished business with this team and I could not be happier that he wants to see it through.

[splitrockgamer]

Well, looks like we get to keep Dan Quinn. This is awesome. Interested to see which college pro days he attends.

I said Dan isn't going anywhere. They are going to make it seem like no he chose to stay when the truth is no one wants him as a HC. He is a great DC and an absolutely terrible HC. He will never be a HC again.

[dfr52]

The loss to the 49'ers was disappointing but the season was a pleasant surprise considering the way it started against the Bucs.