DC.COM: Kavner: Top Priority Should Remain Fixing Offensive Line

[WoodysGirl]

Rowan Kavner
DallasCowboys.com Staff Writer

IRVING, Texas – Let’s not forget when the 2013 NFL Draft rolls around in April what this team’s issue’s been since Week 2.

Let’s also not let the final half of the season and the problems resulting from a depleted defense obscure what really needs to be done immediately in making progress for next year.

True, the pass rush wasn’t what it needed to be. True, the defense didn’t create enough turnovers all year. But the main problems all season have been protection and a shortage of running lanes, and the other various issues throughout the year shouldn’t overshadow what needs to be done on the offensive line.

When healthy, DeMarco Murray’s one of the league’s better runners. The rushing numbers inevitably went down when he was out, but aside from the opener against the Giants and the rushing frenzy in Baltimore, it’s not as if the numbers were eye-popping when he was in the backfield.

That can’t all be on him. The Cowboys finished with only 355 rushing attempts, tying the franchise record for fewest rushing attempts in a season. Arizona was the only team with fewer runs, and, subsequently, the only team with fewer rushing yards this season.

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[newlander]

2009, '10,'11', and '12....it's the same story EVERY year gents. Oline, Dline and Safeties. Nothing gets done because JJ is a clown.....won't get better until he dies or leaves.

Originally Posted by WoodysGirl

Rowan Kavner
DallasCowboys.com Staff Writer

IRVING, Texas – Let’s not forget when the 2013 NFL Draft rolls around in April what this team’s issue’s been since Week 2.

Let’s also not let the final half of the season and the problems resulting from a depleted defense obscure what really needs to be done immediately in making progress for next year.

True, the pass rush wasn’t what it needed to be. True, the defense didn’t create enough turnovers all year. But the main problems all season have been protection and a shortage of running lanes, and the other various issues throughout the year shouldn’t overshadow what needs to be done on the offensive line.

[View Full Quote]When healthy, DeMarco Murray’s one of the league’s better runners. The rushing numbers inevitably went down when he was out, but aside from the opener against the Giants and the rushing frenzy in Baltimore, it’s not as if the numbers were eye-popping when he was in the backfield.

That can’t all be on him. The Cowboys finished with only 355 rushing attempts, tying the franchise record for fewest rushing attempts in a season. Arizona was the only team with fewer runs, and, subsequently, the only team with fewer rushing yards this season.

Read the rest: http://www.dallascowboys.com/news/ar...7-3f4a329c52ec

[rags747]

Very nice wishing death on Jerry. Hope you sleep well at night, it just may be your turn...I'm sure that will make someone very happy.

[MaineBoy]

"Very nice wishing death on Jerry. Hope you sleep well at night, it just may be your turn...I'm sure that will make someone very happy."

Hey dude - clean up your act please....What you wrote is not what he said. You grossly distorted what he wrote. Hope you sleep well too.

[newlander]

Originally Posted by rags747

Very nice wishing death on Jerry. Hope you sleep well at night, it just may be your turn...I'm sure that will make someone very happy.

......Never wished death on Al Davis Jr...go back and try reading it again and MAYBE your comprehension will improve. I simply said things won't change until he dies...pretty simple: kinda like YOU

[newlander]

Originally Posted by MaineBoy

"Very nice wishing death on Jerry. Hope you sleep well at night, it just may be your turn...I'm sure that will make someone very happy."

Hey dude - clean up your act please....What you wrote is not what he said. You grossly distorted what he wrote. Hope you sleep well too.

.....reading is one thing and comprehending is another. Have a good one.

[CowboysYanksLakers]

Yes they definitely need to upgrade every position outside of Tyron Smith.