The Cowboys problem is not that Complicated

[TonyS]

Football is a game of executing the fundamentals and we cannot do that consistently and ultimately that is a coaching issue. Garrett has had enough time to stop the basic issues from occurring as much as they currently are (fumbles, ints, etc...). Ryan appears to have his side of the ball ready (mostly), but Redball and Joe D can't seem to get it done.

[Yuma Cactus]

Turnovers. takeovers, takeaways. giveaways. whatever you call them Big D is lacking in getting them and has an overabundance in giving them.
In a sidenote Brian Waters will wear a star next year.

[AdamJT13]

Originally Posted by xwalker

The Cowboys can’t consistently RUN the Ball.

Which is virtually irrelevant when it comes to winning in the NFL.

The problem actually is that our opponents have passed the ball more effectively than we have -- mostly because of interceptions.

[Clove]

Originally Posted by xwalker

I have seen all types of reasoning about the Cowboys problems this season both on CowboysZone and in the media. Some are very detailed like Dez’s route running and some are repeats forever (It’s Jerry). A partial list:

Romo has lost it.
Dez ran the wrong route.
Austin has issues.
Ogletree is an idiot.
Garrett – Play calling, time management, leadership, turnovers, etc..
Fumbles
Interceptions
Defense does not create turnovers.
Felix is an idiot.
Witten slowing down.
It’s Jerry, Jerrah, Jerra, Jethro.
No home team advantage.
Nepotism with the Jones and Garrett families.
Rob Ryan’s haircut.
Trainers suck because of too many hamstring issues.
Special teams are terrible.

While all the above may be true to some extent or another, the primary problem is:

[View Full Quote]The Cowboys can’t consistently RUN the Ball.

If you listen to Defensive Coordinators, Defensive Players and Defensive coaches, you always hear “we have to stop the run 1st”. Rob Ryan says, if we stop the run, then we can play defense “our way”.

If you can’t run the ball, then you have these issues:

QB’s have to throw into much tighter windows.
WR’s have to operate in much tigher spaces. Routes have to be much more precise.
Playcaller’s are severely hampered.
Safeties don’t bite on play action.
You score field-goals when you were in position to score touchdowns.
You give the other offense more time on the field.
Players and coaches start “pressing” because they feel desperate. Turnovers increase.
Playing from behind allows the other defense to “tee-off ” on the QB.
Playing with a “weak hand” causes coaches to take risks like Dez on Punts returns.

Possible Solutions for 2013:

http://cowboyszone.com/forums/showth...80#post4816580

Dallas is 30th in rushing offense, and Atlanta is 27th. They're 7 and oh. Washington is 2nd in rushing offense in the league, they are 3 & 5. Kansas City is 4th, they are 1 & 6.

[visionary]

Originally Posted by xwalker

I have seen all types of reasoning about the Cowboys problems this season both on CowboysZone and in the media. Some are very detailed like Dez’s route running and some are repeats forever (It’s Jerry). A partial list:

Romo has lost it.
Dez ran the wrong route.
Austin has issues.
Ogletree is an idiot.
Garrett – Play calling, time management, leadership, turnovers, etc..
Fumbles
Interceptions
Defense does not create turnovers.
Felix is an idiot.
Witten slowing down.
It’s Jerry, Jerrah, Jerra, Jethro.
No home team advantage.
[View Full Quote]Nepotism with the Jones and Garrett families.
Rob Ryan’s haircut.
Trainers suck because of too many hamstring issues.
Special teams are terrible.

While all the above may be true to some extent or another, the primary problem is:

The Cowboys can’t consistently RUN the Ball.

If you listen to Defensive Coordinators, Defensive Players and Defensive coaches, you always hear “we have to stop the run 1st”. Rob Ryan says, if we stop the run, then we can play defense “our way”.

If you can’t run the ball, then you have these issues:

QB’s have to throw into much tighter windows.
WR’s have to operate in much tigher spaces. Routes have to be much more precise.
Playcaller’s are severely hampered.
Safeties don’t bite on play action.
You score field-goals when you were in position to score touchdowns.
You give the other offense more time on the field.
Players and coaches start “pressing” because they feel desperate. Turnovers increase.
Playing from behind allows the other defense to “tee-off ” on the QB.
Playing with a “weak hand” causes coaches to take risks like Dez on Punts returns.

Possible Solutions for 2013:

http://cowboyszone.com/forums/showth...80#post4816580

the homers dont want to admit it but it all comes back to the OL

we cant run becasue of the OL and romo is under constant pressure becasue of the OL

decisions on going to walmart for OL = jerry and jason

that is where the blame lies

[Zimmy Lives]

Originally Posted by visionary

the homers dont want to admit it but it all comes back to the OL

we cant run becasue of the OL and romo is under constant pressure becasue of the OL

decisions on going to walmart for OL = jerry and jason

that is where the blame lies

I have yet to hear anyone on this board say that the o-line is playoff caliber. If anything, I think we are all in agreement that no one on this o-line is worthy except Smith. And Costa.

[ufcrules1]

Originally Posted by Zordon

you never know what you're going to get with this team.

Maybe we should change the team name to "Box of Chocolates"

[ufcrules1]

Originally Posted by Frozen700

Yeah because running the ball well got us so far in the Baltimore game....we almost won.

Just like we almost won sunday.....

We are just an "Almost" team, that's our problem

That is your best post of all time on this forum. Bravo!

[VACowboy]

The Cowboys lose because they play dumb football.

[jayhouston12]

Cowboys issue is a mental issue. When you talk about almost winning then it is a mental issue. Herm Edwards said it best "The cowboys are not mentally tough, when a play needs to be made no one steps up"

it's not about putting up big numbers on the ground, You can run the ball 36 times for 43 yards and still win a game because the defense has to respect the fact that you may just run the ball.....it would help if you ran it 36 times for 211 yards but I see garrett not totally abandoning the run and the 17 carries for 19 yards was fine with me....

it is a mental issue and discipline. this team finds ways to lose, and every win we've had this year was giftwrapped to us. We haven't won a game this year the other team just decided to play cowboys football and beat themselves first and then try to beat the other team

[Hook'em#11]

Lack of Focus.
Lack of Hustle.
Lack of Emotion.
Lack of Discipline.
Inconsistent.


Moving on..


I hope Dallas rights the ship starting Sunday Night and they go on a tear.. Giants style.

[ufcrules1]

Originally Posted by visionary

the homers dont want to admit it but it all comes back to the OL

we cant run becasue of the OL and romo is under constant pressure becasue of the OL

decisions on going to walmart for OL = jerry and jason

that is where the blame lies

The OL is blown out of proportion big time. I don't have the stats but if I had to guess I would say our OL is middle of the pack in the NFL. That is good enough to win games. The problem is boneheaded mistakes from a team that is poorly coached and has a bad culture due to an owner who wants to meddle in everything and won't hire a true GM.

[ufcrules1]

Originally Posted by Hook'em#11

Lack of Focus.
Lack of Hustle.
Lack of Emotion.
Lack of Discipline.
Inconsistent.


Moving on..


I hope Dallas rights the ship starting Sunday Night and they go on a tear.. Giants style.

So we have a list of things we lack and all we can rely on is hope and change? Not happening again this year. Be prepared for 8-8 or worse and 14 or 15 in the draft AGAIN.

[Zimmy Lives]

Originally Posted by ufcrules1

So we have a list of things we lack and all we can rely on is hope and change? Not happening again this year. Be prepared for 8-8 or worse and 14 or 15 in the draft AGAIN.

There is always hope and faith. I think, however, they are in the PROCESS of packing and going to Cancun a little early this season.

[Hook'em#11]

Originally Posted by ufcrules1

So we have a list of things we lack and all we can rely on is hope and change? Not happening again this year. Be prepared for 8-8 or worse and 14 or 15 in the draft AGAIN.

I already had em at 8-8 in the beginning, so, wouldn't be a suprise for me.