NEWPORT must way in on this one.
First I would like to comment on the fact that there are very few in this forum or any NFL forum or TV show that thought the Cowboys would be as competitive as they are. Matter of Fact, everyone thought they were close to the bottom of the barrel. Well NOT THE CASE!!
Now I hear and read comparisons being made between Gruden and Parcells, and all this FAN fair rederick.
Well let me explain somethings that ALL need to know about the COWBOYS.
Parcells is a GREAT motivator, and he is a leader, He also has complete control of the media, and the efforts needed to be a head coach. He has taken all the stars off this team, and made everyone equal. His offense is one of execution, and not complexity. This has been apparent throughout all of his career. He makes Stars out of everyday players. I knew Dave Meggett at my tenure at Towson, and know one would have made him the money or the Super Bowls without Parcells. Joe Morris, and Martin the RB had his best with Parcells. Ok so I have accurately assessed the Parcells success playbook.
Now, This COWBOYS team should have had someof this success LAST year that they are seeing this year. Campo built a great defense and their defensive personnel last year was one of the best. The offense was the problem,it never supported the defenses potential. Now with the removal of Emmitt Smith and the mystique that came with it, and adding free agents like Glenn, and telling Ishmal to hit the road and Quincy living in the tape room, you see the result. The DALLAS COWBOYS spent the money on the defense even in Aikman's last two years, and now the benefits are making their way. Add in Newman getting better, and Roy Williams a major threat ALL the time.
So what does this all mean. Well the COWBOYS schedule this year is very favorable, and this process is far from reaching and winning a Super Bowl, but they are making strides.
But please do not be surprised at what you are seeing, we were supposed to see some of this last year. Oh, and from a COWBOYS fan from 1973 to the present, please stay OFF the BANDWAGON. This next run will remind you of the first set of COWBOYS, the LANDRY Cowboys. hey I love what JJ sqared accomplished, and Aikman, Irvin, Smith, Johnston, and Novachek and that great Dallas defense of the 90's.
(a reminder that most do not know, Landry drafted both Aikman, and Irvin. They were already present when JJ showed up.
Last comment, Anyone notice Jerry Jones not on the sidelines thus far this year. Give the man credit, HE LOVES HIS COWBOYS....even if it means taking a backseat.
Also he paid 180 million of his own checking account for the Cowboys in 1988. What are they worth now, and one more thing. If YOU can write a check for 180 million dollars, you can do what ever you WANT.
NEWPORT
