Video: Why do the Cowboys have so much trouble with twists and stunts?

[dmq]

I so loved the Davis signing a few years ago, but I now see why Arizona let him walk.

[CATCH17]

Originally Posted by 41gy#

Laufenberg cited Davis' fault.

Vela cited Davis losing site of Cooper in the B gap.

Broaddus cited Davis and Gurode.

MacMahon cited Davis.

This isn't anything new. This has been going on since 2008, especially that December. Davis was assaulted with delayed blitzes during 2008.

That delayed blitz was aimed right at Leonard Davis. They overloaded the right side, and Davis didn't see it, as usual. If you don't see it or feel it, you can't react to it.

When Davis whiffs, he whiffs bad. That is the big problem with him.

He whiffed bad because he wasn't in a position to pick up that blitzer.

He is supposed to take over Brewsters man and Brewster is supposed to come off of that and pick up that blitzer.

Originally Posted by dmq

I so loved the Davis signing a few years ago, but I now see why Arizona let him walk.

He's money when he gets locked onto his man. He's gotta play with better awareness in pass protection for sure.

[Marktui]

If all we need is 7 yards, why is Austin running a route all the way to the 47 yards line. The first down marker was at the 34 yard line. Crayton and Williams on the other side are running deep routes as well.

Shouldn't there be a hot read by Romo and WR's to cut the routes off and get to the first down markers. Romo had 3 seconds in the pocket and could have gotten a throw off short. Instead he hangs in there and has to get rid of it with pressure in his face.

[28 Joker]

Broaddus just singled out Leonard Davis, again, for whiffing on this play.

Furthermore, he pointed out Davis whiffing on plays like this last year.

(on DC Fanatic's radio show)

[CATCH17]

Originally Posted by Marktui

If all we need is 7 yards, why is Austin running a route all the way to the 47 yards line. The first down marker was at the 34 yard line. Crayton and Williams on the other side are running deep routes as well.

Shouldn't there be a hot read by Romo and WR's to cut the routes off and get to the first down markers. Romo had 3 seconds in the pocket and could have gotten a throw off short. Instead he hangs in there and has to get rid of it with pressure in his face.

Your bring up a great point.

I don't know if Austin has an option right there but he basically sprinted into coverage and Romo locked on to him the entire way.

[28 Joker]

Broaddus stated that Brewster was fine overall and didn't embarrass himself last night.

[CATCH17]

Originally Posted by 41gy#

Broaddus just singled out Leonard Davis, again, for whiffing on this play.

Furthermore, he pointed out Davis whiffing on plays like this last year.

(on DC Fanatic's radio show)

There is no way Davis could pick that guy up. He doesn't even come through Davis's gap.

He is supposed to take Brewster's man so Brewster can pick that guy up.

[percyhoward]

Originally Posted by Marktui

If all we need is 7 yards, why is Austin running a route all the way to the 47 yards line. The first down marker was at the 34 yard line. Crayton and Williams on the other side are running deep routes as well.

Shouldn't there be a hot read by Romo and WR's to cut the routes off and get to the first down markers. Romo had 3 seconds in the pocket and could have gotten a throw off short. Instead he hangs in there and has to get rid of it with pressure in his face.

I think if it's the regular season, Witten releases much sooner and it's a 20-yard gain. But with the injuries to the line, and with us expecting a blitz in that situation, Witten was thinking about pass protection.

[Beast_from_East]

How can I put this delicately???

Davis does not have the greatest awareness in the league, he is easily confused or he makes slow decisions when it comes to anything other than blocking the guy in front of him.

When you play teams that like to twist and stunt, like the Chargers and Ravens do, you have to be aware of passing guys off and picking up different guys very quickly. If all of your o-line is on the same page and the guard passes his go off to the tackle and vice versa, you can block it up and get some big gainers.

However, if just 1 of your lineman gets confused.......well it usually ends very badly with either a sack or pick. Go watch the Ravens sometime and you will see what I mean, they use stunts and twist more than anybody.

[Bob Sacamano]

Davis' poor awareness combined with Gurode's inability to line up his mates, spells disaster.

[T-RO]

Originally Posted by ScipioCowboy

At this point, I'm honestly wondering if the Cowboys aren't better served starting Holland and Kosier once the latter returns from injury.

As under-impressed as I am with Holland...I might agree w/this. It deserves consideration, anyway.

Davis is a big tease as a player because he can be so dominant at times. But his whiffs blow up a lot of plays.