How does our offense fit a WCO

[Omegasupreme]

Originally Posted by Rack Bauer

The only thing changing is the playcaller, not the offensive system.

Wrong.

Jones said Callahan could incorporate some elements of the old Raiders’ offense he coordinated, if he becomes the play-caller. That could mean more of a West Coast style.

“If Bill Callahan has more influence, if he does, then you will see more of some of the things that have worked for him in his coaching career,” Jones said. “You expect that, and that will be a plus for us.”

[Staxxxx]

Originally Posted by GloryDaysRBack

I don't think it's safe to assume we are going to a WCO..

Not sayin we aren't. Just don't know.

I agree with this. I think the only thing that changes here is the guy calling the plays on game day. Maybe we add a little WC flavor as things progress. Just some speculation on my part here, but I think the reason we stayed in house here is because Garrett isn't willing giving up the offense, just game day play calling duties. Maybe Callahan gets a little more involved in setting the game plan but I don't think Garrett steps away.

[dupree89]

Originally Posted by Titleist

I think that Dez will do fine in any system, but there is an emphasis in precise route running in WCO, something that I'm not sure Dez is 100% capable of doing at this moment.

This was going to be my question...Actually not even just Dez. But with more precise routes in the WCO isnt it even more important to have the QB/WR on the same page? Serious question...want to make sure my assumption is right.
Dez isnt the only WR I'd be worrying about. 19 and 85 had issues too.

Oh...and does Harris fit this offensive philosphy?

[Rack Bauer]

Originally Posted by Omegasupreme

Wrong.

Jones said Callahan could incorporate some elements of the old Raiders’ offense he coordinated, if he becomes the play-caller. That could mean more of a West Coast style.

“If Bill Callahan has more influence, if he does, then you will see more of some of the things that have worked for him in his coaching career,” Jones said. “You expect that, and that will be a plus for us.”

No I'm not wrong. Incorporating and changing to a new system are NOT the same thing.

[speedkilz88]

Garrett's offense already had some WCO elements. This could be just some of Callahan's favorite plays that could fit the talents of Tony, Dez, Miles, Jason, and DeMarco. He could also change Romo's calls to 4 plays to choose from like he had with the Raiders. Currently Romo chooses between 2 plays.

[BraveHeartFan]

I think Romo and Bryant will shine in a WCO. I think if Austin could stay healthy he'd really shine in one as well.

I'm less impressed though by the guy who will be calling the plays for that WCO.

[Erik_H]

Originally Posted by bounce

From a personnel standpoint, we look good. WRs need be good after the catch, which Dez and Miles both excel at (if healthy). TE is more of a possession guy, which Witten obviously is. QB needs to be mobile (which Romo is) but also accurate on short routes and making decisions quickly (which Romo could be better at). OL obviously needs help regardless of what system we run.

I wonder what it means for Felix, though. WCO utilizes a lot of pass catching backs, either split out or out of the backfield. Not that he'd be a top option, I just always thought we should utilize him more like that.

Regardless of what system we use, the odds of Felix returning next year are pretty slim. He's a FA and unless he comes back a close to the vet minimum AND we don't draft a RB in the 4-5th round, he'll be somewhere else (or on a couch) next year.