Schottenheimer & Solari Together in Seattle

[xwalker]

They were together for 3 years in Seattle.

The running game was very good during those 3 seasons.
2018: 1st in total rushing yards
2019: 4th in total rushing yards.
2020: 7th in yards/carry

They did that with average RBs like Chris Carson.

The complaints about Schottenheimer were with regards to the passing game.
- In Dallas the passing game will be McCarthy's responsibility.
- Also, in retrospect, Russel Wilson might have been declining more than fans/media realized.

 

[JBS]

R. Wilson was not declining in any of those seasons. The decline began in 21

 

[CATCH17]

Just a guess but from what I gather:

1. McCarthy will call the plays

2. Less option routes meaning WRs will run the plays as designed an not read the defense

3. More run heavy (hopefully run heavy doesn’t mean painfully predictable)

 

[Acceptablename]

They were together for 3 years in Seattle.

The running game was very good during those 3 seasons.
2018: 1st in total rushing yards
2019: 4th in total rushing yards.
2020: 7th in yards/carry

They did that with average RBs like Chris Carson.

The complaints about Schottenheimer were with regards to the passing game.
- In Dallas the passing game will be McCarthy's responsibility.
- Also, in retrospect, Russel Wilson might have been declining more than fans/media realized.

This is why I think we’ll be drafting a running back high and a guard I hope

 

[JBS]

Just a guess but from what I gather:

1. McCarthy will call the plays

2. Less option routes meaning WRs will run the plays as designed an not read the defense

3. More run heavy (hopefully run heavy doesn’t mean painfully predictable)

I haven’t seen anyone credible suggest run heavy and even if they have , I won’t believe it until I see it. MM doesn’t run the ball

 

[pacy]

Ok. Can we please get a RB then. Zeke is done and who knows how Pollard is gonna be.

 

[xwalker]

R. Wilson was not declining in any of those seasons. The decline began in 21

INTs in 2020 almost double INTs in 2019 & 2018.

 

[G2]

Here's what I'm eagerly awaiting to see in Dallas:
A staff that solidifies the RB roster, top to bottom. Have practice squad RBs that can run hard a couple of games or more.
Stop running every 1st, seems like it's been a lot.
More motion & play-action, not so much shotgun, empty backfield.
If you have an aging RB like Zeke, don't wait until year 4 to let Pollard get more touches. Freaking idiots.
The no. 3 RB should stand out a little more.
Get the O line 5 starters and hopefully it's not musical chairs.

But to me, the run game is the weakest link. We weren't consistent all season. We shouldn't be one dimensional just because ONE playmaker went out.

 

[thunderpimp91]

R. Wilson was not declining in any of those seasons. The decline began in 21

Or maybe he was declining but it didn't become apparent until he left Seattle for a new system/team? Maybe it's not a coincidence that Russ started to stink while Geno Smith became a pro bowler in the same season?

 

[Proof]

I haven’t seen anyone credible suggest run heavy and even if they have , I won’t believe it until I see it. MM doesn’t run the ball

he had A-rod and a bunch of underwhelming rbs. probably made the splits easier

 

[beware_d-ware]

We are basically reverting back to Garrett ball. There will be lots of gut runs and hitch routes.

I doubt this HC/OC marriage lasts more than one season.

 

[rnr_honeybadger]

R. Wilson was not declining in any of those seasons. The decline began in 21

And Dak in his best seasons was never close to Russel Wilson's prime in Seattle.

 

[CowboyFrog]

We are basically reverting back to Garrett ball. There will be lots of gut runs and hitch routes.

I doubt this HC/OC marriage lasts more than one season.

No this is what we just left. This marriage may only last one season but it will not be because of curl routes and Zeke up the middle.

 

[CATCH17]

I haven’t seen anyone credible suggest run heavy and even if they have , I won’t believe it until I see it. MM doesn’t run the ball

I felt like we were more balanced this year than in previous years.

I felt like Cooper Rush kinda gave them a blueprint for success and they did it pretty much all year.


It’s a passing league at the end of the day. Always will be with these rules.

 

[Cowboyny]

They were together for 3 years in Seattle.

The running game was very good during those 3 seasons.
2018: 1st in total rushing yards
2019: 4th in total rushing yards.
2020: 7th in yards/carry

They did that with average RBs like Chris Carson.

The complaints about Schottenheimer were with regards to the passing game.
- In Dallas the passing game will be McCarthy's responsibility.
- Also, in retrospect, Russel Wilson might have been declining more than fans/media realized.

I think many believe that Schott will be running things, but in reality he will be our run game coordinator, where MM is the passing game coordinator.

 

[Cowboyny]

This is why I think we’ll be drafting a running back high and a guard I hope

Seattle accomplished that with a very poor OL, this is encouraging.

 

[Cowboyny]

Here's what I'm eagerly awaiting to see in Dallas:
A staff that solidifies the RB roster, top to bottom. Have practice squad RBs that can run hard a couple of games or more.
Stop running every 1st, seems like it's been a lot.
More motion & play-action, not so much shotgun, empty backfield.
If you have an aging RB like Zeke, don't wait until year 4 to let Pollard get more touches. Freaking idiots.
The no. 3 RB should stand out a little more.
Get the O line 5 starters and hopefully it's not musical chairs.

But to me, the run game is the weakest link. We weren't consistent all season. We shouldn't be one dimensional just because ONE playmaker went out.

MM is known to pass a lot on 1st downs from his GB days.

 

[CATCH17]

Ok. Can we please get a RB then. Zeke is done and who knows how Pollard is gonna be.

If they bring back Zeke in any other capacity other than to play fullback then I can’t take this team serious.

 

[G2]

MM is known to pass a lot on 1st downs from his GB days.

Dang it!
Thanks Mike!

 

[xwalker]

I haven’t seen anyone credible suggest run heavy and even if they have , I won’t believe it until I see it. MM doesn’t run the ball

McCarthy was the Cowboys Head Coach in 2022:

2022 Cowboys: 5th in rushing attempts

In Green Bay he had Brett Farve and Aaron Rodgers at QB...why wouldn't he go pass heavy?