Some Perspective Being Provided Today... Perhaps?

[Argus Plexus]

so do a lot of teams on our schedule. the cowboys have been doing it for 15+ years.

And we haven't?

[Snake]

It comes down to coaching and mental toughness from players at key positions. These two things we lack across the board.

[rayzor]

And we haven't?

did i say any differently?

i think the cowboys have done a better job of shooting themselves in the foot since the panthers came in the league, tho. how many playoff wins since '95 for them? lots more expected of them as well...being america's team and all.

doesn't matter. just pointing out that we aren't the only one whose been doing that.

[AceMan]

http://cowboyszone.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=59

http://www.texanstalk.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=56

^^Got some major perspective viewing this Dallas and Houston forum (Especially the Dallas one)

This upcoming game against Dallas at home is the perfect game to try to right the ship, gain some confidence, try to prove the naysayers like me wrong

[Happy Panther]

New York just blew out the Niners. The Raiders barely lost to Atlanta. Seattle just took the lead over the Patriots late in the game with a touchdown pass from Russell Wilson to Sidney Rice (IIRC).

This doesn't excuse our coaching staff from their blunders, but it does mean perhaps we aren't as bad as many of us, including myself, think at this point.

I've always said we have enough talent, but if we had adequate coaching it would push us over the top for wins any given Sunday. Today illustrated that there might still be some hope if we can get it together down the home stretch, but I won't allow myself to hold my breath for it, lol.

Every playoff team loses some games they should win and visa-versa.

We just don't have the visa-versa part yet.

[4Corners]

Cowboys 34

Panthers 20

Romo has an incredible game.

[Bj-Monster23]

The teams we have played so far are pretty decent this season and it shows by them beating teams that are pretty good. Do i believe we have a chance to turn it around of course. Do I believe it will happen no. The reason why I say this is because our team is pretty bad. We are very inconsistent, undiscplined, and we lack talent at key positions. I will be surprise if we win 4 games this season. I'm not being negative just trying ti put things in perspective.

[Rubi]

If we actually RAN the ball like a normal offense I bet things would be a lot different right now.

The read option takes us too long to get moving forward and allows the defense to get an extra step or two. Maybe as a wrinkle or a change-up, ok ya maybe...but...

Stupid scheme. But of course Rivera will want to stick it out and his excuse will be "you don't abandon something new"

[davos]

My perspective of this team will change once we beat a credible opponent. Its beyond what any other teams we've played look like after the fact. Think about it. Our best win under Rivera was against a TJ Yates led Houston Texans without Schaub, Demeco, Mario, or Andre.

[GRWatcher]

so do a lot of teams on our schedule. the cowboys have been doing it for 15+ years.

lol The Ravens were giving them the game at the end then Romo just gave it right back. lol

I obviously don't see the Panthers the same way as anybody on this board. The way Cam goes, so goes this team. And he's having some growing pains. He's now hesitating with decisions. He didn't last year, he didn't in college. It'll hurt if you let it. Don't let it.

[ShutDwn]

Are they beating themselves, or are other teams taking advantage of the weakness this team has in late game situations?

It's diminishing returns at work. It's going to be tougher for this team to take the next step than any of the past "steps" it has made. Saying they came close is making it sound so easy. Cam has talked about this and that's great but he may be pressing too much because of it.

The next step is for them to start pulling out wins in close games. That, and they have to start pulling away from teams. Instead of going 3&out when we have a slight lead, they need to go for the kill and same goes for defensive plays. The teams that do those things typically have a good/top QB.

Not trying to be negative, just discussing. I'm really excited to see Cam after this bye week. I've got my fingers crossed that they've worked in more short throws to get him in a rhythm. I'd also like to see receivers help him out more when he extends plays. Usually, it doesn't seem like he can find anyone.

[Achilles]

Bad teams find a way to lose. Another way to say it would be:

losers gonna lose.

We can't break the cycle. Its a self fulfilling prophecy of suckitude (4 winning seasons in 17). I just don't think Rivera, Hurney, etc. are the force that can break this downward spiral. I even think JR might be a big part of the problem.

This franchise has a culture of losing and it's an unstoppable force that won't end until it hits an immovable object (a winning culture).

Group psychology is very clear on the dynamics that shape broad change in communities. THere has to be a leader at several different levels. We don't seem to have any.