Why do we have Big Mike

[nightrain]

It seemed McCarthy took the job with an agreement to continue with Moore's offense. I agree that he needs to step in and make some changes to the philosophy, particularly the play calling, but we really need to to know how the lines of responsibility are drawn by Jerry for the coaching Staff.

 

[Diehardblues]

No, it's you that isn't getting it. You keep saying, "if the offense continues to play like they have been". You seem to really be stuck on that phrase, so much so that you give it power. Your lack of faith in the offense can't see beyond those words. It's why you and I see things differently. I'm not stuck on those words as you are. I don't give them power. So I allow myself to believe the offense will get better. I believe the Cowboys will win out, giving them a good chance to claim a higher seed in the playoffs than the 4 seed. I haven't given up on the Cowboys earning the 1 seed. You however have your thinking stuck in a slump. It's not real, it's only perception but you allow it to keep your thinking negative. In the end, you are correct in saying it's all opinion. I choose to allow the power of positive thought see beyond the slump that you are stuck in.

Then your not allowing critical thinking to become part of your evaluation. Which is fine. You’re driven by positive hopeful outcome.

But some of us choose to discuss the concerns which confront this team. If you’re not interested in discussing then why confront those that are. It will only bring you down .

 

[JoeKing]

Then your not allowing critical thinking to become part of your evaluation. Which is fine. You’re driven by positive hopeful outcome.

But some of us choose to discuss the concerns which confront this team. If you’re not interested in discussing then why confront those that are. It will only bring you down .

Because I believe in the power of positive thinking rather than remaining stuck in the slump.

 

[Diehardblues]

It seemed McCarthy took the job with an agreement to continue with Moore's offense. I agree that he needs to step in and make some changes to the philosophy, particularly the play calling, but we really need to to know how the lines of responsibility are drawn by Jerry for the coaching Staff.

Yea but I don’t think we really want to know. It’s not going to provide us more confidence. And it was pretty well laid out initially that the offense was Moores baby.

And I don’t think our offense is something coaching is going to fix . It’s talent related . We have some key pieces either out with injury or nursing one. And the effects of that are the key problem .

They were all health early in the season and we weren’t having these issues . I think it’s crystal clear. My question would be how do we get everyone healthier before the playoffs.

 

[CWR]

No but the question stands...

Do you not think he can bring something to the offense?

Yeah I think he could and should. I imagine the hesitation is because he's trying to let his young coordinator work through it. It's a balancing act, and he doesn't want to lose him so to speak. He should be very engaged in game planning and helping to guide KM in the right direction. Whether or not that is happening, and to what extent is beyond me.

 

[Diehardblues]

Because I believe in the power of positive thinking rather than remaining stuck in the slump.

Again , that’s great for you. But obviously some want to discuss our concerns.

We’ve tried Silver Lining forums and they are ghost towns .

 

[JoeKing]

Again , that’s great for you. But obviously some want to discuss our concerns.

We’ve tried Silver Lining forums and they are ghost towns .

What can you do about "our concerns"? Nothing! Talk your arse off about what you are powerless to do anything about. LOL

 

[Diehardblues]

Yeah I think he could and should. I imagine the hesitation is because he's trying to let his young coordinator work through it. It's a balancing act, and he doesn't want to lose him so to speak. He should be very engaged in game planning and helping to guide KM in the right direction. Whether or not that is happening, and to what extent is beyond me.

What if this issue is more talent based than scheming by coaching. MM could address that .

 

[Runwildboys]

DALLAS HAS SCORED THE 2ND MOST POINTS IN THE NFL THIS SEASON

Mostly in the first half of the season.

 

[Diehardblues]

What can you do about "our concerns"? Nothing! Talk your arse off about what you are powerless to do anything about. LOL

Are you suggesting we shut down all critical thinking or do you have some incredible persuasive power that you feel is going to influence everyone’s thoughts ?

 

[TheMarathonContinues]

AND IS ONE GAME SHY OF BEING TIED FOR THE BEST RECORD IN THE NFL

Quite an accomplishment with a washed up hand-me-down coach and a scrub quarterback

It makes you wonder how they even did it. Is it Jerry? I mean the scrub QB, washed up coach, bad offense....defense better than expected...we must have doomsday over there lol.

 

[Runwildboys]

No, not blaming MM - some us us wondered how much input he had in the offense cause it sure seemed Moore grew as a OC in the off season, a reasonable assumption is that he worked with Moore and gave some input, but yes Moore did get the lions share of the credit.

All I'm saying is MM has the experience, he's been to the SB, defenses seem to have figured out Moore and it sure seems like he aint adjusting well.
I would think that MM could offer some advise on how to get this offense back on track.

Honestly, watching the games, there aren't as many bad play calls as it seems. The bigger problem is that the execution of the good play calls are being screwed up (Dak's latest interception, for example) which makes it seem like there are more bad calls.

 

[CWR]

What if this issue is more talent based than scheming by coaching. MM could address that .

Hard for me to believe we don't have enough talent on the field to be a top offense consistently. We do have vulnerabilities, but I think good coaching can overcome that. We saw what they could do early, now they need to adjust and prove they can overcome. The run game is my biggest concern going forward.

 

[Doomsday101]

OK here's a question - why did Jerry hire MM.

Isn't he the offensive minded Super Bowl winning coach that coached the great Aaron Rodgers...surely he should be able to figure out how to get the offense going.

I mean Moore is super green and its showing, surly with all his experience he can give this kid some kind of guidance.

Why is he "clean" in all this - all of us are blaming Moore, Philbin, the O-line, Zeke, Dak and the WRs even the water boy, but I dont see one thread calling MM out.

Personally I'm not calling out anyone, yes it is their jobs to get this offense righted and I believe they will so why should come down on them. I have watched the NFL long enough know that teams hit slumps, TB did last year and granted people started up with what is wrong with them, is Brady done? This year KC fans started questioning Mahomes when they looked like crap and now they are all singing his praises once again. NFL is a long season and we still have a month left, maybe those who tell us to pump the breaks when things are going good with the team or a player should take their own advice and pump the breaks. We have a month of football left. As far as I'm concerned they all need to figure this out and get this offense going once again. I think they will

 

[CWR]

It makes you wonder how they even did it. Is it Jerry? I mean the scrub QB, washed up coach, bad offense....defense better than expected...we must have doomsday over there lol.

Yeah everyone can't suck and still be 9-4. Somewhere there is someone who deserves credit. Lol

 

[Diehardblues]

Hard for me to believe we don't have enough talent on the field to be a top offense consistently. We do have vulnerabilities, but I think good coaching can overcome that. We saw what they could do early, now they need to adjust and prove they can overcome. The run game is my biggest concern going forward.

And your biggest concern could be where our problems begin with both RB’s hurt or nursing injuries.

 

[Doomsday101]

Yeah everyone can't suck and still be 9-4. Somewhere there is someone who deserves credit. Lol

One thing that is nice for a change is knowing defense can help carry the load. No doubt offense needs to get things going but I seriously doubt we would be 9-4 if not for the play of the defense during this slump on offense. Offense clearly needs to figure this out and get back on track and when they do I think we hit playoffs as a complete team offense and defense.

 

[TheMarathonContinues]

Yeah everyone can't suck and still be 9-4. Somewhere there is someone who deserves credit. Lol

Yeah and people are too scared to give props where its due because these same people are the ones who weekly tell us how bad Prescott, McCarthy, Dak and Zeke are lol.

 

[CWR]

One thing that is nice for a change is knowing defense can help carry the load. No doubt offense needs to get things going but I seriously doubt we would be 9-4 if not for the play of the defense during this slump on offense. Offense clearly needs to figure this out and get back on track and when they do I think we hit playoffs as a complete team offense and defense.

Yes sir, when and if that happens we are going to roll. If the offense can play like it did earlier in the season, with this defense no one is stopping us. We absolutely NEED to get Zeke and TP back to where they were earlier in the year. The run game is my single biggest concern. I believe Dak will get it figured out.

 

[Doomsday101]

Yes sir, when and if that happens we are going to roll. If the offense can play like it did earlier in the season, with this defense no one is stopping us. We absolutely NEED to get Zeke and TP back to where they were earlier in the year. The run game is my single biggest concern. I believe Dak will get it figured out.

I agree, I do think we need to get the run game going but I think there are other ways of doing it than to get back to being predictable where everyone knows 1st down we run. That does not mean I don't want to run on 1st down but I want to see them use a mix of both run and pass I also think Cowboys and Dak are looking to much for the big play down field, would like to see us use quick hitters on slants and outs, I think getting TE involved early in the game with quick throw to help get defense off balance and to stay in down and distant situation where defense is uncertain of run or pass. Right now with RB being slowed by injury I think as I said yesterday Cowboys could take a page our of the WCO playbook and use the short pass as an extension of the run.