What exactly did the Cowboys address this offseason that made them better than last year? They got rid of both their 'cancers' but also lost one of the better WRs in the league (and I hate saying that because I HATE TO).
I'm not a Romo hater, he is a good QB, and with an OL that can actually block he will/should be successful.
But I can't get out of my head how they completely collapsed last year when they basically were handed a spot in the playoffs. That Ravens game pretty much showed how much of a bitch Hamlin and the rest of that defense is/are.
...and week 17, but I wont sit here and rub that in your face.
Basically, the winner of the NFC East should be considered a favorite to represent the NFC in the superbowl (I'm hoping at least).
Romo misses 3 games and when he comes back still isn't right
Jones misses half the season
The aforementioned Adams and Kosier injuries on the OL
Witten was a walking infirmary for 12 games
That's just the offense. Dallas' biggest problems last year were, in order;
Injuries
Special Teams
Discipline (Penalties mostly, but other things as well)
People want to only say what the four letter network tells them "Oh, it's Romo's fault. TO got in his head!. He's too busy with his celebrity girlfriend! The team was split!" and then in the same breath they like to point out how the team is gonna suck ass now that TO is gone. I find it hilarious.
I'll tell you flat out why they'll be better. First, like I said, is that the OLine should be healthy, which in turn means that Romo will be protected and healthy. Second, special teams issues have been addressed, starting with the firing of Bruce Read as ST Coordinator. Matt McBriar broke his foot and was replaced by some scrub off the street. McBriar's back at punter this year. That makes a massive difference on ST. Third, the offense is moving more towards ball control, as well they should when you consider what they have in the backfield behind Romo.
I can't speak for the discipline, because that falls on the HC and I think Wade Phillips is useless in that particular regard. But they're good enough to overcome most of their mistakes, even though I expect them to be toned down.
But anyone who says Dallas is gonna be the 23rd ranked team in the league based on the nonsense that happened last season clearly isn't aware of what's really going on.
I'll stand by it and say it again - If Romo and the OL stay healthy, they win the division easily.
BTW Crimson, Romo still owns Eli. If not for Patrick Crayton fucking up twice, he'd still be looking for his first win the the matchup.
