September 2017 - Cowboys Coffee Talk

7 Reasons Why Emmitt Smith is Underrated: Reason #2 He was a complete player

September 27, 2017

(Con’t from Reason #1 Numbers don’t lie) Reason #2: He was a complete player Another reason that Emmitt Smith was such a great back was that he was the total package. He excelled at doing the little things and consistently put his team in situations that gave them a better chance to succeed. He could run inside, outside, in the open field, and he was virtually automatic in short yardage…

Week 3: Lawrence dominates in win over Cards but concerns in the secondary remain.

September 27, 2017

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Before the season started, If I was told that the Cowboys would be 2-1 after facing the Giants at home AND having to play on the road in Denver and Arizona, I would be very pleased. At this very moment, following victories against the Giants and then Arizona last week, I am not entirely optimistic going forward. Neither the Giants nor the Cardinals have looked impressive so far this year…

Cowboys character challenged after getting “Rocked” in Denver

September 20, 2017

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Oh what a difference a week makes. At this very moment, one week ago, I was praising the Cowboys young secondary and thrilled over the performance of the defensive line. A trip to Denver on Sunday however, is all it took to sober me and many fellow Cowboy fans from a Cowboy Koolaid induced, 1 victory intoxication. Dallas came into Denver with a good plan. Run the ball with your…

Week 1: Takeaways from the victory over the Giants

September 12, 2017

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The excitement is mounting after the Cowboys dominated the New York Giants in their season opener on Sunday Night. While there is a lot to be excited about, in the NFL expectations must always be tempered. Week 1 is always full of surprises and football fans never fail to overreact after one game. The Patriots blowout loss to the Chiefs on opening night should serve as a reminder to us…

7 Reasons Why Emmitt Smith is Underrated: Reason #1 Numbers Don’t Lie

September 9, 2017

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Over the years I have seen many lists compiled from several different sources attempting to rank the greatest running backs in NFL history. While it is difficult, even impossible, to compare players from different eras it is a certainly a cause for great debate among football fans of every generation. I for one am a die-hard Dallas Cowboys fan who idolized a certain All-Time Leading Rusher during his glory years…

Position Preview: Special Teams

September 6, 2017

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The Dallas Cowboys are fortunate enough to have one of the best kickers in the entire NFL. Dan Bailey (a.k.a “Mr. Automatic”) is in fact one of the most accurate kickers in NFL history! I never feel uneasy watching him attempt a field goal. Whether it is a chip shot in the first quarter or a clutch game winner with no time left on the clock, he always seems to…

Position Preview: Quarterback

September 5, 2017

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The Dallas Cowboys quarterback landscape has undergone significant change over the last 13 months. It was only that long ago that Tony Romo was entrenched as the starter, Kellen Moore was his back-up and rookie Dak Prescott was competing to earn a spot as the third stringer. Fast forward to week 1 of the 2017 NFL season and now Dak Prescott has secured his spot as the new starter, meanwhile…

Position Preview: Running Backs

September 3, 2017

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The conversation concerning the running back position begins and ends with Ezekiel Elliott. His pending 6 game suspension puts the Cowboys in a precarious situation. With a decision yet to be reached on his appeal the Cowboys had no choice but to use one of their 53 roster spots on him. Meanwhile it is still unknown if he will play week 1 against the Giants or make his first appearance…

Position Preview: Wide Receivers

September 2, 2017

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Compared to their division rivals, the Cowboys are underwhelming at the wide receiver position. Dez Bryant is a beast, and following two injury plagued seasons, has had a tremendous training camp. Look for him to have a bounce back season. The rest of the core contributors Terrance Williams, Brice Butler and Cole Beasley are returning this season. This is great for second year sensation Dak Prescott, who has built a…

Position Preview: Tight Ends

September 1, 2017

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The most intriguing position group on the Dallas Cowboys is the tight ends. The leader of that group, Jason Witten, is returning for his 15th season. He is a future hall of famer, a leader in the locker room and the most dependable guy on the team for the last decade. He does not have elite speed or athletic ability but he is one of the best players on the roster. …