Kevin Acee, writer for the San Diego Union Tribune, doesn’t believe the Cowboys have depth.
Here is the thing about depth that the San Diego writer overlooked.
Depth during the season is done on a “need basis.” This means that wholesale changes of entire units are not done, unless it is the last 2 minutes of a blowout. Real, functional depth is Jenkins for Newman. Depth is Felix Jones for MBIII. Depth is Hatcher for Spears. On that basis, Dallas has plenty of good depth, and more than enough to win the Superbowl.
No, the Cowboys list of low draft picks and free agents did not beat the Chargers list of low draft picks and free agents. So what? Changes during the season are 1-2 guys on a unit, not subbing the entire first team for the entire 2nd team. On that basis Dallas can play with anybody in the NFL, because their starters are very gifted, and all entering their prime.
This team only goes to mediocre if Romo goes down. In fact, he doesn’t even have to be “out” per se. One good thumb rap on a DL helmet on his follow through, and the Super Bowl aspirations of the Dallas Cowboys would be officially over.
We need a decent backup QB really, really badly. I hope Jed is listening, because every writer in the metroplex is saying this today.
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