Adjusting On Offense With Dalton

[Risen Star]

It's going to take time to adjust to a QB with talent but they'll get there.

 

[blueblood70]

It's going to take time to adjust to a QB with talent but they'll get there.

you didnt just say that lol

no adjusments needed i believe this offense with KM using zeke and pollard more will go on without hitch..

 

[jrumann59]

the other option with poor run blocking is short passing game to the backs as Madden liked to call them "long hand-offs"

 

[Sydla]

If the Giants can put up 37 I think we need to worry about everyone.

Typo? The defense gave up 27 to the Giants O. But your overriding point is accurate........ there are teams left on the schedule that can easily eclipse 30 points on us if the defense doesn't improve - Steelers, Vikings. Philly just put up 29 points on a much better Steelers D, so if the Eagles get healthy at WR, they easily could break 30 too if this defense isn't better.

 

[Future]

If the Giants can put up 37 I think we need to worry about everyone.

The offense handed them 14

 

[The Fonz]

Dalton will be fine just worry about the defense

 

[CouchCoach]

It's all well and good to strategize but there isn't a DC that is going to just play 7 against the run because they know the Cowboys are more dependent on that then they were with Prescott.

They're going to have to decide whether to use their RB's and TE's in protection or as weapons.

The offense is more dependent on this OL than Dalton, he's more than ample backup. One good thing about this, they needed to address that OL sooner than later and this will allow them to find out about these young OL a lot sooner and what they need to have on that shopping list come the offseason.

 

[G2]

The biggest things for me is pass protection and running the ball.

 

[Big D]

I think the reigns will be pulled in a little more, and that’s not necessarily a bad thing. Play more for the run and hope to God the defense can become competent

If we'd done this to begin with we'd be 4-0.

 

[Blackspider214]

I think the reigns will be pulled in a little more, and that’s not necessarily a bad thing. Play more for the run and hope to God the defense can become competent

Can the OL hold up to run the ball? I am not confident. They showed signs of it against NYG but lets see how it is going forward against better competition. I have zero confidence in this defense until they show me something. If they keep at this pace, Dalton and this offense are going to have to score a lot and make big plays.

 

[Sydla]

The offense handed them 14

This logic is bizarre to me. The offense gave the Giants 7 points, maybe 10. Saying the offense gave them 14 points is just more excuse making for a bad Cowboys D.

The fact we are so willing to just concede that this defense would give up a TD from their own 19 after a fumble speaks to how crappy this defense is. A better D likely could have stoned a terrible Giants offense in that situation and held them to a FG, at least.

The Giants were averaging around 9 points a game up until this point. They had scored only 3 TDs in four games (and two came in the first game against the Steelers - they scored 1 TD over a three game stretch).

 

[starfan1]

I think the reigns will be pulled in a little more, and that’s not necessarily a bad thing. Play more for the run and hope to God the defense can become competent[/QUOTE]

you said the key words here hope. The reason for aerial assualt we have seen is less to do with want and more from need.

 

[RonnieT24]

Dalton is more accurate than Dak, on short throws if nothing else. Too may times we've had chances to make good yardage, or a first down, when the play was called perfectly but Dak threw the pass too high, outside on into the ground. A few less of those can go a long way.

But having said that, Dak's size and strength, that allows him to stand in the pocket, and with the running threat making the rush hold back just a bit, means more of those plays were open. Dalton has a history of letting the rush rattle him, which might result in just as many missed throws.

Cowboys HAVE to shorten up the plays, there are way too many long developing plays, and imho too many long throws, with the o-line in shambles you simply don't have the time to do that. Quicker passes will go a long way to reducing the rush, but Moore doesn't seem to understand that...

Where do people get these ideas? Dak's career completion percentage is significanly higher than Dalton's. Dalson't best season was 2015 when he completed 66.1. Dak's career AVERAGE is 66.0. "But Dak is just a dink and dunk QB.." Except Dak's career yards per attempt is 7.7 while Dalton's is 7.1. Dak's career passer rating is TWELVE POINTS HIGHER than Dalton's. In has last full Season Dalton put up a QBR of 38.9 and a passer rating of 78.3.

So basically Dak is more efficient, throws for a higher percentage and for more yards per attempt. But Dalton is more accurate? Sure.. whatever you say. I do agree that with Dalton under center we absolutely need to call shorter routes. Dalton has a decent arm but it's not quite as strong as Dak's and while he's not a statue he's not as athletic either. Looking back at the times when Dalton was "leading the Bengals to the playoffs" something jumped out at me. His defense's were 9th, 8th, 5th, 12th, and 2nd in the NFL in those playoff years. Meanwhile the offense was 18th, 12th, 6th, 15th and 7th. Maybe Andy wasn't "leading" as much as he was along for the ride.

 

[jnday]

I think the reigns will be pulled in a little more, and that’s not necessarily a bad thing. Play more for the run and hope to God the defense can become competent

Dak has had great stats that does not translate to wins because the offense has not been balanced in any way. MM has never been a coach that uses a traditional running game and that needs to change to win games.

 

[SixFiveCowboy]

I think the reigns will be pulled in a little more, and that’s not necessarily a bad thing. Play more for the run and hope to God the defense can become competent

I honestly think that's the best thing not just for the defense but for the team as a whole, we have a stud RB why not riding him and go back to the play action, boots, and downfield shots. This is things Andy was very good at in Cincy with AJ Green and those wr's I honestly think we have a better cast to throw to. We establish Zeke as the center piece to this offense now you're controlling clock and time of possession which in turn can only help a unit that simply can not afford to be out there too long.

 

[jwooten15]

Can the OL hold up to run the ball? I am not confident. They showed signs of it against NYG but lets see how it is going forward against better competition. I have zero confidence in this defense until they show me something. If they keep at this pace, Dalton and this offense are going to have to score a lot and make big plays.

agreed. On all accounts. I don’t have much faith, either. But Dalton has proven that he’ll turn the ball over when asked to carry too much of the load. So, Lawrence, smith, and the rest of the D are gonna have to step it up. Will it happen? I kinda doubt it. But 7-9 very well may win this division

 

[jwooten15]

I honestly think that's the best thing not just for the defense but for the team as a whole, we have a stud RB why not riding him and go back to the play action, boots, and downfield shots. This is things Andy was very good at in Cincy with AJ Green and those wr's I honestly think we have a better cast to throw to. We establish Zeke as the center piece to this offense now you're controlling clock and time of possession which in turn can only help a unit that simply can not afford to be out there too long.

I agree. We’ve kind of lost the identity we created that made the team successful.

I just don’t think the o-line is anywhere near the level it used to be, so if defenses gear up for the run AND our defense keeps allowing points on every possession, things could get really ugly.

Dalton is really solid and has proven capable of being the QB of a good team, but the defense and/or o-line is gonna have to step up.

 

[DandyDon52]

pin your ears back

That is painful ! I guess it makes them more aerodynamic ??

 

[DandyDon52]

If the Giants can put up 37 I think we need to worry about everyone.

It was 34, and I think 7 points of that was a pick 6. so 27 points.

 

[DandyDon52]

As offensive coordinator Kellen Moore said Monday, the team is "heartbroken" over Dak Prescott's ankle injury requiring surgery Sunday night, knowing what Prescott means to the team and how well he played in the first five games of the season.

With Prescott facing a potential four-to-six-month rehab, Moore said the team is in a "fortunate spot" to have a backup with Andy Dalton's experience: 133 starts with the Bengals from 2011-19.

"We've kind of got to regroup, go through this process of seeing what's the adjustment here, and that's just Andy and I working together and spending time together," Moore said. "Obviously it's a different dynamic. Obviously Dak and I have spent a lot of time together over these years and now Andy and I have got to spend time together and go through this process together. I don't think we're going to drastically change. We feel very confident that Andy can go out there and execute football plays and do a good job for us. We'll figure out our plan as we move forward."

https://www.dallascowboys.com/news/updates-october-2020

We'll figure out our plan as we move forward..... so no real plan now lol.
I don't think we're going to drastically change.......yeah more Air kellen
Andy can go out there and execute football plays........DUH ? I hope so. sounds like garret?
go through this process..........another uh oh,garrett junior has started a process