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DALLAS COWBOYS in 2018 .....Expectations

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Tough to know, too much about a team, in May...........but

The COWBOYS lost Jason Witten and Dez Bryant, in the off season.......
They accounted for roughly 50%, of all the team receptions, and TDs.......
Witten was a security blanket for Romo and Prescott.
And Dez drew double coverage a lot. ( plus?)
Prescott will find out how much those guys mattered.....chemistry matters
The first three games will be interesting

Cole Beasley's receptions in 2017, were down, by more than 50% from 2016.

With a full year of Ezekiel Elliot......He should have about 700+ more yards rushing, than last season....
The Oline should be better and healthier........which means better running attack and time of possession...

But the offense, needs leadership from some player or players........no more Witten...


The defense will be better.
Better pass rush........D. Lawrence is playing for a big contract......
Linebackers could look a lot better......This could be a real good year for Jaylon Smith
The DBs have had another year of experience.......but safeties?????


Dan Bailey will be better

The schedule ON PAPER looks better for the BOYS, early in the season and late in the season.....
The BYE week is in the middle of the season
The middle part of the schedule is extremely tough..........

The Eagles may have actually improved
The Wash will probably be healthier......And Alex Smith is not too mobile a QB...
And the Giants..........have an old QB..but maybe a running game

The COWBOYS were 9 and 7 last season...........

and........it's too early to make predictions.........

but 10 and 6 may not make the playoffs.

and as it sits today......

How many teams in the NFC, are better than the COWBOYS?
 
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Tough to know, too much about a team, in May...........but

The COWBOYS lost Jason Witten and Dez Bryant, in the off season.......
They accounted for roughly 50%, of all the team receptions, and TDs.......
Witten was a security blanket for Romo and Prescott.
And Dez drew double coverage a lot. ( plus?)
Prescott will find out how much those guys mattered.....chemistry matters
The first three games will be interesting

Cole Beasley's receptions in 2017, were down, by more than 50% from 2016.

With a full year of Ezekiel Elliot......He should have about 700+ more yards rushing, than last season....
The Oline should be better and healthier........which means better running attack and time of possession...

But the offense, needs leadership from some player or players........no more Witten...


The defense will be better.
Better pass rush........D. Lawrence is playing for a big contract......
Linebackers could look a lot better......This could be a real good year for Jaylon Smith
The DBs have had another year of experience.......but safeties?????


Dan Bailey will be better

The schedule ON PAPER looks better for the BOYS, early in the season and late in the season.....
The BYE week is in the middle of the season
The middle part of the schedule is extremely tough..........

The Eagles may have actually improved
The Wash will probably be healthier......And Alex Smith is not too mobile a QB...
And the Giants..........have an old QB..but maybe a running game

The COWBOYS were 9 and 7 last season...........

and........it's too early to make predictions.........

but 10 and 6 may not make the playoffs.

and as it sits today......

How many teams in the NFC, are better than the COWBOYS?
11-5, wins division, tough out
 

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Tough to know, too much about a team, in May...........but

The COWBOYS lost Jason Witten and Dez Bryant, in the off season.......
They accounted for roughly 50%, of all the team receptions, and TDs.......
Witten was a security blanket for Romo and Prescott.
And Dez drew double coverage a lot. ( plus?)
Prescott will find out how much those guys mattered.....chemistry matters
The first three games will be interesting

Cole Beasley's receptions in 2017, were down, by more than 50% from 2016.

With a full year of Ezekiel Elliot......He should have about 700+ more yards rushing, than last season....
The Oline should be better and healthier........which means better running attack and time of possession...

But the offense, needs leadership from some player or players........no more Witten...


The defense will be better.
Better pass rush........D. Lawrence is playing for a big contract......
Linebackers could look a lot better......This could be a real good year for Jaylon Smith
The DBs have had another year of experience.......but safeties?????


Dan Bailey will be better

The schedule ON PAPER looks better for the BOYS, early in the season and late in the season.....
The BYE week is in the middle of the season
The middle part of the schedule is extremely tough..........

The Eagles may have actually improved
The Wash will probably be healthier......And Alex Smith is not too mobile a QB...
And the Giants..........have an old QB..but maybe a running game

The COWBOYS were 9 and 7 last season...........

and........it's too early to make predictions.........

but 10 and 6 may not make the playoffs.

and as it sits today......

How many teams in the NFC, are better than the COWBOYS?


Good assessment. My worries are, Coaching Staff, safeties, run stopping, and Dak with the new recievers and no Dez or Witten. Right now I see 10-6 or 9-7, if no playoff, a new coaching staff in 2019.
 

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always hard to say in May when injuries haven't happened but I think many folks will be surprised how good this offense will be if their blessed with good health.
Yep health is the key and a full season with Zeke wont hurt. One other reason for me being cautious is I have the NFL ticket this year. Every year I had it in past did not go well for the boys lol.
 

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always hard to say in May when injuries haven't happened but I think many folks will be surprised how good this offense will be if their blessed with good health.
Me too. Funny how everyone else assumed WR in the first round was an absolute must and I think by the time draft day came most Cowboy fans were glad we passed. I suspect even if it's a committee approach the WRs will be just fine. A Healthy OL and we won't struggle to score points.
 

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Me too. Funny how everyone else assumed WR in the first round was an absolute must and I think by the time draft day came most Cowboy fans were glad we passed. I suspect even if it's a committee approach the WRs will be just fine. A Healthy OL and we won't struggle to score points.
could not agree more.

Now....IF the offensive coaches get a little imagination and implement some 4 wide sets and play the numbers game with regards to run pass options, this team just might be pretty special
 

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Me too. Funny how everyone else assumed WR in the first round was an absolute must and I think by the time draft day came most Cowboy fans were glad we passed. I suspect even if it's a committee approach the WRs will be just fine. A Healthy OL and we won't struggle to score points.
I did not want to take a WR at 1. I am glade we did not.
 

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Dez wasn't doubled as much as Beasley was and Witten is long in the tooth so replacing them isn't as hard as their names suggest. The OLine should be much better with Williams and what sounds like a "Healthy " Smith. If so it will make life easier for Dak, Zeke and the completely overhauled recievers.
The DLine looks very deep with and LBs look good with the addition of LVE and a "Non Braced" Smith. DBs are the biggest question mark IMO, but if the front 7 plays well it should give them a lot of relief.

I like this teams chances at the division and a playoff run.
 

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Dez wasn't doubled as much as Beasley was and Witten is long in the tooth so replacing them isn't as hard as their names suggest. The OLine should be much better with Williams and what sounds like a "Healthy " Smith. If so it will make life easier for Dak, Zeke and the completely overhauled recievers.
The DLine looks very deep with and LBs look good with the addition of LVE and a "Non Braced" Smith. DBs are the biggest question mark IMO, but if the front 7 plays well it should give them a lot of relief.

I like this teams chances at the division and a playoff run.

The Eagles did a great job after gutting their receivers last offseason. I hope it works out for the boys!!
 

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Currently we are 14/1 odds to win the NFC. That's about 8th best odds in our conference.

I think we will be better than that. The trenches look good.
 

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Tough to know, too much about a team, in May...........but

The COWBOYS lost Jason Witten and Dez Bryant, in the off season.......
They accounted for roughly 50%, of all the team receptions, and TDs.......
Witten was a security blanket for Romo and Prescott.
And Dez drew double coverage a lot. ( plus?)
Prescott will find out how much those guys mattered.....chemistry matters
The first three games will be interesting

Cole Beasley's receptions in 2017, were down, by more than 50% from 2016.

With a full year of Ezekiel Elliot......He should have about 700+ more yards rushing, than last season....
The Oline should be better and healthier........which means better running attack and time of possession...

But the offense, needs leadership from some player or players........no more Witten...


The defense will be better.
Better pass rush........D. Lawrence is playing for a big contract......
Linebackers could look a lot better......This could be a real good year for Jaylon Smith
The DBs have had another year of experience.......but safeties?????


Dan Bailey will be better

The schedule ON PAPER looks better for the BOYS, early in the season and late in the season.....
The BYE week is in the middle of the season
The middle part of the schedule is extremely tough..........

The Eagles may have actually improved
The Wash will probably be healthier......And Alex Smith is not too mobile a QB...
And the Giants..........have an old QB..but maybe a running game

The COWBOYS were 9 and 7 last season...........

and........it's too early to make predictions.........

but 10 and 6 may not make the playoffs.

and as it sits today......

How many teams in the NFC, are better than the COWBOYS?

The 3 top dogs last year appear to be even better. The NFC South is so hard to predict. I think all 4 are pretty good teams. Always have to watch GB because of who plays Qb.
 

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The 3 top dogs last year appear to be even better. The NFC South is so hard to predict. I think all 4 are pretty good teams. Always have to watch GB because of who plays Qb.
Going to be interesting to see the Vikings with Cousins. I never saw them as a team to compete for a SB last year because of QB play. This year could be different even if their record is worse.

Same with Philly as far as record goes. They aren't winning 13 games.
 

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Going to be interesting to see the Vikings with Cousins. I never saw them as a team to compete for a SB last year because of QB play. This year could be different even if their record is worse.

Same with Philly as far as record goes. They aren't winning 13 games.

I think Philly looks great but that's what I mean about the NFC South. I could see any of them beating anybody and it would not surprise me. To me that can decide our division and maybe even Wildcard spots. Of course we are matched up with them this yr.
 

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On paper......supposedly....... these teams are better than the BOYS?

Eagles.....lost to them 2017....at home
Falcons.....loss to them 2017
Vikings....great defense.....Cousins isn't necessarily an upgrade
Rams........loss to them 2017......at home
Saints.....they actually have a run game and a little defense



Teams that maybe, could be, better than DALLAS??????

Carolina........not a fan of Newton
Green Bay has that QB.........if we could only finish a game against these guys....our coaches problems



Teams that we should be better than ........

San Fransisco is a mystery team.....
Detroit always finds a way to stink......
Giants look a little better than last season.......their run game should help Manning...an unhappy OBJ
Seahawks are in disarray
Tampa's QB is inconsistent
Cardinals.......Bradford......injury prone
Bears .....rebuild
The Wash........goes through QBs, year after year
 

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All I know is that if one of the nearby casinos opens up a nice shiny sports book I'm gonna go over and see if I can get some of that 8.5 wins Las Vegas is setting the O/U at. And - I'm taking the "O".
 

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All I know is that if one of the nearby casinos opens up a nice shiny sports book I'm gonna go over and see if I can get some of that 8.5 wins Las Vegas is setting the O/U at. And - I'm taking the "O".
is it 8.5? I would have guessed 9 and yes I think that 1/2 game makes a big difference.
 

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All I know is that if one of the nearby casinos opens up a nice shiny sports book I'm gonna go over and see if I can get some of that 8.5 wins Las Vegas is setting the O/U at. And - I'm taking the "O".
is it 8.5? I would have guessed 9 and yes I think that 1/2 game makes a big difference.
I believe its 9.5
Even then I still like the Over.
 

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I believe its 9.5
Even then I still like the Over.
That sounds a little more likely. I would predict the over too if I had to choose, but at 8.5 I'd definitely put some money down.
 
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