Jerry Jones says we can get away with lesser talent on OL

[weaver21]

Yeah, let's keep our quarterback running around for his life every damn game...

I didn't know it was possible for me to hate someone so much as I do towards Jerry Jones. I don't mean to beat a dead horse, but it's just ridiculous. What games does this senile old man even watch?

[Gemini Dolly]

Ed Werder ‏@Edwerderespn
The point Jerry is making about Romo's mobility is that you can't have it all with salary cap and Romo prefers concession on OL than WR-TE

[tantrix1969]

Originally Posted by Gemini Dolly

Ed Werder ‏@Edwerderespn
The point Jerry is making about Romo's mobility is that you can't have it all with salary cap and Romo prefers concession on OL than WR-TE

really doubt Romo wouldn't prefer to have protection and a run game

[gimmesix]

Originally Posted by Tass

"Jones reasons that the Cowboys can get by with lesser talent along the offensive line because of Romo's expert mobility. When forced to choose, the team will invest more resources in wide receivers and tight ends.

Even if this were true.

It is true, just not smart if Dallas wants to be anything more than a .500 team.

Romo makes the line look better than it is, but can't make the team score more points when the pass protection fails him too often to continually drive the team downfield with success and the running game can't get any traction.

[Alexander]

Originally Posted by Tractor1

Sounds like ya'll are being sucked.

As much as Jerry Jones lies, it is funny how when he tells the truth, people think it is a "smokescreen".

This man is about as transparent as it gets when it comes down to real decisions that matter.

It is a big reason why he is easily outsmarted by the majority of the NFL braintrust.

He has not conned anyone since Jimmy Johnson left and it is no accident.

[LatinMind]

Sounds like jerry was pointing out that they have been able to get away with lesser talent because Romo is so mobile. And he is right. How many times have we seen Romo do it. The problem is the running game.

There isnt a really big hole on this team besides OL and S. DL, IMo dallas is fine with Ratliff and Hatcher, with Lissemore and even if they decide to keep Spears. But a Dt later in the draft or a FA will help. DE Crawford will start.

OL should be a priority this offseason.

[LatinMind]

Originally Posted by Alexander

As much as Jerry Jones lies, it is funny how when he tells the truth, people think it is a "smokescreen".

This man is about as transparent as it gets when it comes down to real decisions that matter.

It is a big reason why he is easily outsmarted by the majority of the NFL braintrust.

He has not conned anyone since Jimmy Johnson left and it is no accident.

And its equally as funny as fans thinking the media is always taking things out of context, that is until the interview Jerrys. Then everything is dead on accurate.

[Alexander]

Originally Posted by LatinMind

And its equally as funny as fans thinking the media is always taking things out of context, that is until the interview Jerrys. Then everything is dead on accurate.

I don't think the media does anything but report what is said and it is up to the individual to have a brain and filter through it.

I can tell you from experience that Jones believes this is the case.

You only have to look back one year to where he thought two garbage guards could make this offensive line worth anything.

[Alexander]

Originally Posted by LatinMind

Sounds like jerry was pointing out that they have been able to get away with lesser talent because Romo is so mobile. And he is right. How many times have we seen Romo do it. The problem is the running game.

So how exactly do you craft a running game with lesser talent?

Either you commit to the running game or you don't.

That means you make it a priority.

That does not mean draft or acquire another running back because you feel the Murray injury issues last season were a bigger problem than the awful blocking in front of whomever was carrying the ball.

But Stephen Jones has already confirmed that is the way they are thinking.

And that, is no "smokescreen" either because neither one of them is capable of outsmarting teams that have intelligent football minds running them.

[Gaede]

Awful.

It's not rocket science that our OL really hurt our team last year

Ron Leary won't save our season.

[LatinMind]

Originally Posted by Alexander

I don't think the media does anything but report what is said and it is up to the individual to have a brain and filter through it.

I can tell you from experience that Jones believes this is the case.

You only have to look back one year to where he thought two garbage guards could make this offensive line worth anything.

I know for a fact that throughout the whole yr, game after game, announcers who get paid to do this have said over and over the play calling is more than questionable when Dallas has the ball and runs it. How they run it, when they run and where they run it.

You have Dallas' own coaches saying Romo tried to do to much before the play. Thats plays into it too. Im not saying the OL is good, but i know they arent as bad people try to cry about.

Dallas had games where they just clicked and had their way with teams. Then the offense just stalls. Cant run cant pass. Thats all due to coaching and playcalling.

Again im not saying this OL is fixed or it should be left alone. But i am saying its STUPID to say this OL is the absolute problem.

[dwight]

Originally Posted by LatinMind

There isnt a really big hole on this team besides OL and S. DL, IMo dallas is fine with Ratliff and Hatcher, with Lissemore and even if they decide to keep Spears. But a Dt later in the draft or a FA will help. DE Crawford will start.

OL should be a priority this offseason.

I agree OL and S, but I'm concerned about the Dline and the Linebackers being injury prone.

Also, am I the only one who feels that Ratliff should not be on the team?

Jerry is counting on a guy who has been injured alot the past couple of years and Rat's age and decline production concerns me.

If Jerry feels this way about the oline; this team is in trouble.

Different year, same results.

[nake]

Sounds like Jerry is going for Terrance Williams.

[Alexander]

Originally Posted by LatinMind

Again im not saying this OL is fixed or it should be left alone. But i am saying its STUPID to say this OL is the absolute problem.

It is about as big of a problem this team has had for a sustained period of time unaddressed in franchise history, save quarterback.

It was a clear problem in 2009, we did nothing the following season. Had we addressed the aging line then, you might see better results now.

Then we started to do something in 2010 by cutting veteran dead weight without a real plan to replace them, then completely whiffed last offseason by going cheap and frankly idiotic, in who we selected to sign.

All in all it is a clear case that nobody, absolutely nobody, from the Joneses to the scouting staff has any idea what a quality offensive lineman looks like.

Again, it is almost as bad as quarterback.

We almost have to trip over ourselves to find talent or just have a next to no brainer choice in the draft.

[Woods]

Originally Posted by LatinMind

Sounds like jerry was pointing out that they have been able to get away with lesser talent because Romo is so mobile. And he is right. How many times have we seen Romo do it. The problem is the running game.

There isnt a really big hole on this team besides OL and S. DL, IMo dallas is fine with Ratliff and Hatcher, with Lissemore and even if they decide to keep Spears. But a Dt later in the draft or a FA will help. DE Crawford will start.

OL should be a priority this offseason.

Why is the DL not an issue? And what gives you so much comfort that Crawford can be a force at DE? IMO the DL is an issue. Spencer and Ware accounted for over half of our sacks. Assuming Spencer is gone, it falls squarely on Ware again. We definitely need to add a DE if Spencer is gone and we could use a DT as well.