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The 2015 Dallas Cowboys came into the season with one objective, winning the super bowl! Through 3 weeks it looks like that objective has changed. A team that was once consider to be serious contender now hopes to make it through the season without any more injuries. If the Cowboys can keep everyone upright from here on, there is a chance that they can still make the playoff by winning the NFC East division. Here are three reason the Cowboys will save their season.

 


Defensive Help is on the way


            All of the Cowboys major injuries have come to the offensive side of the ball. The offense is what makes this team so dangerous. All offseason us fans were hearing about how improve the defensive unit was. We heard about how both Bryon Jones and Randy Gregory were ready to step in a play this season. To be honest so far all this may be true.

            In week one we saw a Cowboys defense that was spectacular against the pass. Shutting down one of the better quarterbacks in Eli Manning, and holding the amazing Beckum Jr in check. We also saw the impact of rookie Randy Gregory. When Gregory was in the game he was giving the tackle fits, he was pushing the pocket, and causing a major disruption in the backfield. It was also in this game that Gregory got hurt. The Cowboys have missed Gregory’s ability to get off the ball quick and get penetration into the backfield.

            Not only will the Cowboys be getting Randy Gregory back they will also be getting Rolando McClain and Greg Hardy. These additions will really help to bolster this defense and can change the Cowboys expectations going forward. I’m going out on a limb and saying that the Cowboys defense will not look as bad as they did Sunday for the rest of the season. Julio Jones is a stud and the Cowboys won’t have to see anymore wide receivers of his caliber. Has anyone else noticed that Morris Claiborne is having a solid season!

 

Weeden Didn’t look Terrible


           

            When Tony Romo went down, my first thought was please don’t miss major time. My second thought was please don’t start Bradon Weeden in Tony’s absence. After watching the game Sunday I think Weeden can keep the ship afloat. The game plan was simple, and Weeden was able to execute. He didn’t force many bad passes (expect the interception before half) and he took what the defense was giving him. We as fans know that Brandon Weeden isn’t a starting quarterback in the NFL. It’s possible that he might be a serviceable backup. The running game has to help in out. The coaching staff has to find better ways to get the running game going. Randle isn’t the same one cut down hill runner that Murray was last season. He needs space. The pistol and shotgun formations might help. Screen passes might help, anything but what we’re seeing. I’m not dissing Randle, but the run game has to be effective if the cowboys want to use this dink and dunk passing game with Weeden.

 

The Division sucks!


           

            The biggest reason why the Cowboys may still make the playoffs is because the rest of the division is terrible. The Philadelphia Eagles got their first win on Sunday, and did so only scoring 14 pts on offense. This high octane, high flying Eagles offense isn’t looking that scary this season. The Giants beat the Redskins for their first win. The Redskins are so inconsistent you can’t really get a good read on them. One week they look good the next week they look terrible.

            This division is for the taking. The Cowboys have already beaten the Eagles and Giants once. The Cowboys will have to play both the Giants and Eagles while Romo is out. Dez might be back by the Giants game, but they’re not sure yet. I think the Cowboys can beat both the Giants and the Eagles without Romo, but they have to get this win Sunday against the Saints. The Cowboys have to go 4-4 in the eight weeks Romo is projected to be out in order to keep the season alive. The season starts now for the Cowboys!

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