Enlightened32 Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 (edited) It's also a common misconception that the running game sets up the passing game. Running the ball will only help the passing game if the formations, motions and backfield movements look similar for both running plays and passing plays because the defense keys on tendencies in formation and backfield movement. It's why Peyton Manning (Manning has the option to run or pass on every play) is such a dangerous play caller at the line of scrimmage and it's why Jason Garrett's ridiculous use of the shotgun is stifling the Cowboy's passing game.If you can't get positive yardage running the ball out of shotgun, then you're telegraphing every play you run out of that formation. The numbers don't lie in this regard either.New Orleans and Dallas are one and two respectively when it comes to run blocking, according to Football Outsiders. But when it comes to pass protection, New Orleans is 5th with 15 sacks given up through week 12 and Dallas is 19 with 25 sacks. Dallas' O-line aren't terrible pass blockers. It's just that their coordinator doesn't believe in the advantage of surprise.When you fail to run play-action passes, or use formations that are friendly to the PAP, then you force your quarterback to deal with a defense that knows exactly what is coming when you set up in shotgun.Running forces defensive lineman to fill a gap and occupy that space as the play develops in order to be effective, while passing the ball allows the d-line to drive straight for the quarterback with reckless abandon, depending on their assignment (if they aren't spying or dropping back into coverage).And the statistics bare this out: Pat Yasinkas' Oct. 15 post on how Drew Brees has a 127.1 passer rating in the shotgun formation is no fluke. Yasinkas notes that at the time the Saints were only using shotgun 24.72 percent of the time, or 6th lowest in the league.Conversely, in the week 10 loss to the Giants, Jason Garrett called for the shotgun formation (S11) 37 out of a total 58 plays.When you abuse the shotgun you are asking to be blitzed, hurried, sacked and intercepted. It's like chumming a shark-infested pool before jumping in to swim a lap. The odds aren't with you that you're going to survive that lap whole.Ive said this very samething 1000 times. The Cowboys problem is NOT Romo. Its Garrett and the pass blocking. Thank God somebody out there is paying attention. Edited December 7, 2009 by Enlightened29 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REV.2000 Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 (edited) Ive said this very samething 1000 times. The Cowboys problem is NOT Romo. Its Garrett and the pass blocking. Thank God somebody out there is paying attention.YOU GUYS ARE STILL IN THE THICK OF THINGS. DALLAS IS BETTER THAN MOST MAY THINK. YESTERDAY ..... WAS YESTERDAY ..... KNOCK OFF THE REST OF YOUR SCHEDULE Edited December 8, 2009 by REV.2000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enlightened32 Posted December 8, 2009 Author Share Posted December 8, 2009 The intriguing thing is, Dallas is 3-0 vs the South and New Orleans is 3-0 in the East. Could get interesting in that one. Plus if we lose to the Chargers our playoff lives will be on the line. Itll be do or die time in New Orleans, for the team and Wade. Another melt down in December and I think more than a coaching change is in order. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REV.2000 Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 The intriguing thing is, Dallas is 3-0 vs the South and New Orleans is 3-0 in the East. Could get interesting in that one. Plus if we lose to the Chargers our playoff lives will be on the line. Itll be do or die time in New Orleans, for the team and Wade. Another melt down in December and I think more than a coaching change is in order.THIS IS KIND OF THE INTRIGUING THING ABOUT DALLAS. YOU DON'T KNOW HOW THEY WILL RESPOND?IF THE MELT-DOWN COMES ...... SOMEBODY GOES. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Servo Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 the problem is flozell starting a fight to give the giants even more reason to play angry and aggressive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REV.2000 Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 the problem is flozell starting a fight to give the giants even more reason to play angry and aggressive.I'M BEGINNING TO QUESTION FLOZELL'S I.Q. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enlightened32 Posted December 8, 2009 Author Share Posted December 8, 2009 If we have a bad December there needs to be a total rebuild. Im not joking. Keep, Romo, Witten, Felix, Barber, Choice, Austin, Ware, Ratliff, Jenkins, Sensabaugh, Brooking, James and let the rest fall where they may. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REV.2000 Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 If we have a bad December there needs to be a total rebuild. Im not joking. Keep, Romo, Witten, Felix, Barber, Choice, Austin, Ware, Ratliff, Jenkins, Sensabaugh, Brooking, James and let the rest fall where they may.KIND OF DRASTIC AIN'T IT?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enlightened32 Posted December 8, 2009 Author Share Posted December 8, 2009 Coaches.....COACHES.....thats just part of it. Since 1996 Dallas is 5-11 in December. Multiple coaches, same result. The only thing that will change this is either a overhaul of players or an overhaul at GM. Which do you think will come first? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REV.2000 Posted December 9, 2009 Share Posted December 9, 2009 (edited) Coaches.....COACHES.....thats just part of it. Since 1996 Dallas is 5-11 in December. Multiple coaches, same result. The only thing that will change this is either a overhaul of players or an overhaul at GM. Which do you think will come first?LET'S STOP DANCING AROUND THE ISSUE. LET'S SAY IT, "JERRY JONES" IS MOST OF THE PROBLEM.HE WON'T LET GM's MANAGE, HE WON'T LET COACHES COACH .... WITHOUT PUTTING HIS TWO CENTS INAND GETTING HIS WAY. THERE ... I SAID IT. Edited December 9, 2009 by REV.2000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enlightened32 Posted December 9, 2009 Author Share Posted December 9, 2009 I know that REV, but why bring up something that is not going to be fixed? He had an opprotunity to hire a GM and he ran him off. JJ is going to continue to be the overbearing owner until Stephen takes over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enlightened32 Posted December 9, 2009 Author Share Posted December 9, 2009 Him and Snyder are the two most meddling owners!Id have to disagree, Al Davis by far is the worst. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dago Posted December 9, 2009 Share Posted December 9, 2009 Id have to disagree, Al Davis by far is the worst.trueas far as owners go1)Al Davis2)Snyder3)Jerry Jonesand Jerry Jones is still far better than the other two. His team is at least competitive and making it to the playoffs so either he doesnt interfere as much, knows more than the other two, or is just lucky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enlightened32 Posted December 9, 2009 Author Share Posted December 9, 2009 trueas far as owners go1)Al Davis2)Snyder3)Jerry Jonesand Jerry Jones is still far better than the other two. His team is at least competitive and making it to the playoffs so either he doesnt interfere as much, knows more than the other two, or is just luckyJerrys only problem is with his coaches. He hires the wrong ones and the players can sometimes go over their heads. Jerry has his players and when he demands they get more time on the field they do. Jerry wanted Felix to get the ball more before the Oakland game. Wouldnt you know it, he gets more carries (and a TD ). I used to be upset about his ability to draft, but hes gotten better in recent years. Either that or hes actually allowed the coaches to have a say. One thing is for sure. When your starting QB and #1 WR are both undrafted, you know your scouting department is doing something right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dago Posted December 9, 2009 Share Posted December 9, 2009 Jerrys only problem is with his coaches. He hires the wrong ones and the players can sometimes go over their heads. Jerry has his players and when he demands they get more time on the field they do. Jerry wanted Felix to get the ball more before the Oakland game. Wouldnt you know it, he gets more carries (and a TD ). I used to be upset about his ability to draft, but hes gotten better in recent years. Either that or hes actually allowed the coaches to have a say. One thing is for sure. When your starting QB and #1 WR are both undrafted, you know your scouting department is doing something right.JJ is light years ahead of Snyder and Davis. imo there is a great divide between #2 and #3 on my list Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enlightened32 Posted December 9, 2009 Author Share Posted December 9, 2009 JJ is light years ahead of Snyder and Davis. imo there is a great divide between #2 and #3 on my listI hope you arent trying to say that Jerry is worse than Snyder and Davis.I have 3 reasons why hes a much better owner.1)2)3)When Snyder and Davis catch up, let me know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe horn Posted December 9, 2009 Share Posted December 9, 2009 (edited) I hope you arent trying to say that Jerry is worse than Snyder and Davis.I have 3 reasons why hes a much better owner.1)2)3)When Snyder and Davis catch up, let me know.What part of "lightyears ahead" are you unclear about? Edited December 9, 2009 by joe horn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dago Posted December 10, 2009 Share Posted December 10, 2009 I hope you arent trying to say that Jerry is worse than Snyder and Davis.I have 3 reasons why hes a much better owner.1)2)3)When Snyder and Davis catch up, let me know.i was saying he was much better than them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enlightened32 Posted December 10, 2009 Author Share Posted December 10, 2009 i was saying he was much better than them Oh ok, I dont know how, but I took that to mean that he was worse than them, by far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enlightened32 Posted December 10, 2009 Author Share Posted December 10, 2009 Since JJ took over Snyder and Davis neither one have a Super Bowl. Now if you start where Snyder took over Im not sure any of them do.Daniel Snyder is also the chairman of the board for Six Flags. Needless to say Im not going there anymore. -_- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enlightened32 Posted December 10, 2009 Author Share Posted December 10, 2009 That was my point! Davis went to one but lost!Well Davis and Jones are one in the same when hiring coaches. They want yes men so that they get all the glory. Problem is, Jerry has done better when hes had a coach that was more "in control". You need no further proof of JJ's ego than the release of Jimmy Johnson after back to back championships. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enlightened32 Posted December 11, 2009 Author Share Posted December 11, 2009 Agreed, that is why I think Jerry needs to hire a GM. He wont and the Cowboys will continue to struggle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enlightened32 Posted December 11, 2009 Author Share Posted December 11, 2009 There is a God... There, fixed. Yes there is, and the messiah isnt named Breesus, its Jesus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enlightened32 Posted December 11, 2009 Author Share Posted December 11, 2009 If the cowgirls continue to struggle there is a Breesus and Jesus!Sorry, Brees is no messiah, hes just a QB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dago Posted December 12, 2009 Share Posted December 12, 2009 nobody ever said that Brees was Jesuswe are just saying that Brees plays QB like Jesus would if Jesus decided to be oneimma go say a few Hail Marys before the lighting hits me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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