Lord_MacDonald Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 I was just wondering if there is something to learn about the Cowboys sudden return to prominence? The team has arguably less talent this year than last year (minus Demarcus Ware, Sean Lee etc.) and yet they just went into Seattle and knocked off the defending champions to improve their record to 5-1. The Cowboys seem to be for real, much to my surprise. The question is, does it have to do with the fact that they stuck with Garret through the losing seasons which created a level of consistency? Or is there some other reason for their sudden success? I know that I am personally getting fed up with Marrone (and was never sold on him from the start) but is there an argument to be made for keeping him to maintain some consistency if the Bills don't make the playoffs this year? I don't think he looks any worse that Garret did before this season. Garret arguable had more talent to work with. What say you? Maybe we should have kept Gailey longer? Just thought it was an interesting opinion topic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big C Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 I've been wondering about this too. Garrett's teams were all close to getting over the hump though and it often came down to the last game of the season. At least that is my recollection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyrod's Tailor Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 I've been wondering about this too. Garrett's teams were all close to getting over the hump though and it often came down to the last game of the season. At least that is my recollection. Yup. The last 3 seasons. So all three of his failures are still better than anything this team has put together in a decade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maury Ballstein Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 Drafting offensive lineman that dominate is the play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord_MacDonald Posted October 14, 2014 Author Share Posted October 14, 2014 I've been wondering about this too. Garrett's teams were all close to getting over the hump though and it often came down to the last game of the season. At least that is my recollection. Ya they did get close, but they were in a pretty weak division with no clear front runner like the Pats are in ours. Also did anyone think that the Cowboys keeping Garret was a good idea? When they didn't fire him last year I was pretty surprised. I don't think anyone thought "Good move by the Cowboys in keeping Jason Garret, that will pay dividends later". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 I was just wondering if there is something to learn about the Cowboys sudden return to prominence? The team has arguably less talent this year than last year (minus Demarcus Ware, Sean Lee etc.) and yet they just went into Seattle and knocked off the defending champions to improve their record to 5-1. The Cowboys seem to be for real, much to my surprise. The question is, does it have to do with the fact that they stuck with Garret through the losing seasons which created a level of consistency? Or is there some other reason for their sudden success? I know that I am personally getting fed up with Marrone (and was never sold on him from the start) but is there an argument to be made for keeping him to maintain some consistency if the Bills don't make the playoffs this year? I don't think he looks any worse that Garret did before this season. Garret arguable had more talent to work with. What say you? Maybe we should have kept Gailey longer? Just thought it was an interesting opinion topic. So if the Cowboys again suffer a season ending collapse out of the playoffs do we still ask how they and Garrett were able to turn it around? Now what would Winston Wolf say in week 7 about the Cowboys' "sudden return to prominence"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillnutinHouston Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 Drafting offensive lineman that dominate is the play. I had the same thought. The Bills seem to devalue interior line play, and what is this getting them? In contrast, Jerry Jones, that draft mastermind, picks G Zack Martin in the first round and he's now in the conversation for offensive ROY. Link Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord_MacDonald Posted October 14, 2014 Author Share Posted October 14, 2014 (edited) So if the Cowboys again suffer a season ending collapse out of the playoffs do we still ask how they and Garrett were able to turn it around? Now what would Winston Wolf say in week 7 about the Cowboys' "sudden return to prominence"? If the boys Fall apart obviously this discussion is for naught. You're right, lets get back to discussing important and under discussed topics. I'll Start: Hacket and Marrone need to better utilize spiller and "get him in space". Don't you agree? Edited October 14, 2014 by Lord_MacDonald Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBaumer Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 I too think their offensive line is a GIGANTIC reason for their success. THIS is the lesson I would take from the Cowboys this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord_MacDonald Posted October 14, 2014 Author Share Posted October 14, 2014 I too think their offensive line is a GIGANTIC reason for their success. THIS is the lesson I would take from the Cowboys this year. Ya, they are opening holes for Murray and protecting Romo very well. Still not sure what happened to ours. 2-3yrs ago that seemed like a strength we had. Guys like Urbik and Pears were balling out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maury Ballstein Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 Demarco Murray has 400 plus yards rushing before running into defenders. Huge holes, solid runner too. Hope he keeps it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy in 4C Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 I had the same thought. The Bills seem to devalue interior line play, and what is this getting them? In contrast, Jerry Jones, that draft mastermind, picks G Zack Martin in the first round and he's now in the conversation for offensive ROY. Link It makes you wonder whether we would have been better having Martin at Guard, our 1st round pick 2015, Stevie Johnson and Mike Williams playing, as opposed to our current OL, Watkins, no 1st rounder next year and Bryce Brown on our bench. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillnutinHouston Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 It makes you wonder whether we would have been better having Martin at Guard, our 1st round pick 2015, Stevie Johnson and Mike Williams playing, as opposed to our current OL, Watkins, no 1st rounder next year and Bryce Brown on our bench. EXACTAMENTE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hondo in seattle Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 The old adage, "Game are won in the trenches" still has some validity. Our own defensive trench guys are (usually) keeping us in games. But our offensive trenchmen limit our ability to run or throw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBaumer Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 It makes you wonder whether we would have been better having Martin at Guard, our 1st round pick 2015, Stevie Johnson and Mike Williams playing, as opposed to our current OL, Watkins, no 1st rounder next year and Bryce Brown on our bench. I would have taken that in a heartbeat but this staff tried to save their jobs (the wrong way). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddog69 Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 Yep, get a good QB and protect him with high picks on the OL, WRs, TEs and a Great RB. When he's healthy....WIN. Then get to the playoffs and watch him choke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Best Player Available Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 is this the sign up page for the Jarruh cowgirls fan club? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonborn10 Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 Funny what a good offensive line and an all world TE will do for a team... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDIGGZ Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 let's not forget that they have a good QB (and a RB that doesn't try to bounce it outside every handoff). it's easy to build the rest of the offense around someone that can actually play the position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helpmenow Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 six games in proves nothing wait until the eagles beat them. Romo goes down their thru Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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