NFL schedule released

[Chico23231]

I dont know, the fact Dallas won the division last year just states the obvious to me, each year teams come out of nowhere and win. We can be that team, need things to swing our way for sure

[Schneed10]

Originally Posted by Chico23231

I dont know, the fact Dallas won the division last year just states the obvious to me, each year teams come out of nowhere and win. We can be that team, need things to swing our way for sure

I don't know if they came out of nowhere. They put immense resources into the trenches leading up to last year's success. They methodically picked three offensive linemen in the first round over the years.

We need to do the same and it can't all be done in one season.

[Chico23231]

Originally Posted by Schneed10

I don't know if they came out of nowhere. They put immense resources into the trenches leading up to last year's success. They methodically picked three offensive linemen in the first round over the years.

We need to do the same and it can't all be done in one season.

very true, but the defense was more surprising...remember when they were considered bottom 3 in the league going into the season last year? Coaching change from Kiffin to Marrinelli was the difference imo. That change took an underperforming unit with a steady offense to a playoff team.

maybe the same happens here

[Schneed10]

Originally Posted by Chico23231

very true, but the defense was more surprising...remember when they were considered bottom 3 in the league going into the season last year? Coaching change from Kiffin to Marrinelli was the difference imo. That change took an underperforming unit with a steady offense to a playoff team.

maybe the same happens here

If you look at the metrics though you see that it wasn't that their defense was so improved, it was more that the ball was in the offense's hands due to the stellar offensive line paving the way for countless first downs and a rushing title for Murray. They kept the chains moving and kept the defense off the field more.

But I hear you, our defense should be better solely because of the defensive line. Knighton's impact will be big I think.

But all that does is make us more competitive. It takes a QB like Tony Romo paired with a great offensive line to get to 12-4. With our QB situation we should hope for 8-8 and be happy. Anything beyond that is a prayer answered.

[skinsfan69]

Originally Posted by Chico23231

I dont know, the fact Dallas won the division last year just states the obvious to me, each year teams come out of nowhere and win. We can be that team, need things to swing our way for sure

Dallas didn't "come from nowhere " to win it though. They've been treading at 8-8. They haven't had any 3 or 4 win seasons like we've had.

[FRPLG]

Originally Posted by skinsfan69

Dallas didn't "come from nowhere " to win it though. They've been treading at 8-8. They haven't had any 3 or 4 win seasons like we've had.

Yep...they have a QB. That;s the difference I think. Up until last year at least I don't think they were wildly better than us despite winning 3-4 more game s a year. It came down to having a QB able to actually execute.

[Chico23231]

Originally Posted by FRPLG

Yep...they have a QB. That;s the difference I think. Up until last year at least I don't think they were wildly better than us despite winning 3-4 more game s a year. It came down to having a QB able to actually execute.

Well i think along with a good defense they finally told the QB to stop executing and lets truely try to run the ball 60% of the time. When they put the offense on Tony in the past it was a complete failure.

[Schneed10]

Originally Posted by Chico23231

Well i think along with a good defense they finally told the QB to stop executing and lets truely try to run the ball 60% of the time. When they put the offense on Tony in the past it was a complete failure.

As is the case for any QB not named Peyton, Brady, Rodgers, Brees, and Luck.

[Ruhskins]

Originally Posted by FRPLG

Yep...they have a QB. That;s the difference I think. Up until last year at least I don't think they were wildly better than us despite winning 3-4 more game s a year. It came down to having a QB able to actually execute.

Actually the difference was taking the pressure off Romo and focus on the running game. After being a top 10 team in passing yards, the Cowpukes were 16th last year.

[SFREDSKIN]

According to this article the Redskins got the worst schedule.

http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-sh...170455822.html

[CRedskinsRule]

Originally Posted by SFREDSKIN

According to this article the Redskins got the worst schedule.

http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-sh...170455822.html

There are always articles on how the schedule is made, and all the factors that go into it. I think that it would be interesting once they come up with the 100 or so schedules that might work, to run this algorithm against those, and rank them. Seems like it would be a good tool to add to the schedule makers toolbox.