I don't think you can dismiss the "it" factor. There's something goin' on in Big D, something special. (Somebody start humming Glory Glory Hallelujuh quietly in the background, increasing in volume until you're loud at the end)
I've watched 'em since the late 70s and there's only been one other time I've seen this kind of team, with this much youth, momentum, excitement, and magic. That was in the early 90s. It's like they know they're better than everybody thinks they are. There's no baggage from the previous eras, that old culture, divided locker rooms, etc...
This renaissance actually started in 2014, but got derailed for a year with injuries. It took on a whole new level with this year's remarkable draft. Dak may be a rookie, but he's unlike any rookie QB I've ever seen. Statics say he's had the greatest rookie year of any QB ever. Even in preseason, his demeanor was the biggest thing - never, ever, not once, looked rattled.
And it's not like it's his 1rd start. He's got 16 games under his belt, and 4 INTs to show for it. Technically, he has a whole season behind him, that makes him no longer a rookie. Just cause this game has the name Playoff, instead of Regular Season, do you suddenly think he's going to become a normal, deer-in-the-headlights rookie? I supposed it's possible, but he (and the whole team, really) has surpassed expectations at every turn.
Dallas has suffered for years with the old culture, but now they're too young and dumb to know any better. It's all systems GO and like I said before: Unless they kill themselves with turnovers, drops and penalties, I don't think they lose.
I'm all in
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