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ANOTHER YEAR AS A COWBOYS FAN….

As exciting as it is to have football back, I think about how I’ll be feeling throughout the year watching Cowboys games.

Published

2 years ago

July 22, 2022

Jesse Coleman

I woke up this morning on this sunny day in Los Angeles, California. Went to the gym to get some great cardio in. Stopped by my local Starbucks to grab a Caramel Frappe Crunch with Almond milk with a lemon loaf. All the while thinking about how wonderful life is and how we are only 7 weeks away from the NFL regular season.

As exciting as it is to have football back, I think about how I’ll be feeling throughout the year watching Cowboys games. Yes, we had a decent year in 2021 with a winning record of 12-5 and 6-0 in the NFC East, made the playoffs and went on to lose in the Divisional round. With all that being accomplished, I still believe we could’ve had a better year. I put most of that on our Owner, Head Coach and starting Quarterback.

Jerry Jones hired Mike McCarthy knowing what kind of coach he was, knowing that he (Jerry) wouldn’t have any issues with control of the team and player movement.What did we do in the off season to improve the team? Who did we sign offensive or on defense to get better? No one! Are we gonna stick with Mike as the head coach? In my opinion, Mike McCarthy is NOT that guy. He’s not the coach that we need in order to get over the hump. He’s not the fired up coach that our players need to stay motivated throughout the season. He’s not the decisive coach that we need in critical situations during the game.

ARLINGTON, TEXAS – NOVEMBER 26: Ced Wilson #11, CeeDee Lamb #88, Tony Pollard #20, and Rico Dowdle #34 of the Dallas Cowboys are seen prior to taking the field for a game against the Washington Football Team at AT&T Stadium on November 26, 2020 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)

Dak is a QB that needs a good coach that knows how to handle late game situations and when to call time out, when to call changes on the fly. When Dad first came to Dallas I believed in him. I believed that he was the guy to bring our team back to the position of the Super Bowl conversation. He proved otherwise last year. He had a decent year yes, but it’s the small details that makes players great. It’s those little intangible skills that can lead a team and allow other players to believe and follow a leader to victory. Dak doesn’t have that. Can those be developed? Yes, of course but we need a head coach to bring that out of him and Mike is NOT that guy.

There are so many different details that we need to improve on that we did not do during the off season. I’m hoping this season will be better… better play, better coaching and better management. If not, something need to change, starting with the Top down!

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The Dallas Cowboys pulled off back-to-back gritty wins, defeating the Giants 20-15 in Week 4 and securing a last-second 20-17 victory over the Steelers in Week 5. In both games, Dak Prescott had his ups and downs, starting slow against the Steelers with two interceptions but delivering when it mattered most, leading two late touchdown drives, including the game-winner to Jalen Tolbert. Despite missing key defensive players, Dallas held Justin Fields and the Steelers to 17 points.

Looking Ahead to Week 6 vs. the Lions:

The Cowboys face a tough matchup against a high-powered Lions offense led by Jared Goff and a dynamic rushing attack. Detroit’s offensive line is one of the best in the league, making it crucial for Dallas’ pass rush, even with injuries, to find ways to disrupt the rhythm.

Defensive Adjustments:
Coach Mike McCarthy and defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer will need to focus on:

Run Defense: Contain the Lions’ ground game, especially against their explosive running backs.
Secondary Play: Tighten up coverage to limit big plays from Detroit’s playmakers like Amon-Ra St. Brown.
Health Monitoring: Navigating key injuries will be critical. Depth players will need to step up, especially in the secondary.

Offensive Adjustments:

Early Consistency: Dak needs to avoid early-game turnovers to prevent the team from playing from behind.
Run-Game Balance: Establish the run early to control the clock and keep Detroit’s offense off the field.
Utilizing Weapons: Spread the ball among playmakers like CeeDee Lamb and Jalen Tolbert, who’s building chemistry with Dak after the Steelers game-winning catch.

The Cowboys will need a complete team effort and sharp adjustments to secure a win in Detroit, a team that is clicking offensively this season.