How do we fix our red zone issues on both sides of the football?

[Cowboyny]

Offense

-We need a running back who has a nose for the end zone. A double digit rushing TD type, not a back who has less then 5 in a season.

Jeanty, Hampton, Johnson all are excellent fits.


-Really need that big, athletic receiver threat who dominates inside the red zone. Teams will look to take away Lamb. Ferguson has been a downgrade from Shultz.

T-Mac would be the perfect fit. Savion Williams, Ayomanor, Tyler Warren, Fannin Jr would be excellent fits.

Defense

-Defense needs to create more tackles for loss and not give up easy rushing touchdowns. They lead the league in giving up the most rushing TD's.

Graham, Harmon, Grant, Williams, Campbell LB

 

[cnuball21]

Just need a major talent upgrade in both sides of the ball. Weapons on offense and front 7 dogs on defense.

 

[big dog cowboy]

Better front 7 on defense.

Better RB, play calling will help the red zone offense.

 

[baltcowboy]

Going to need better play from the second and third year players on the roster. Just not enough draft resources in 2025 to depend on this draft class fully. I expect Ferguson and Schoonmaker to show something in the red zone. Mazi has to make the all important 3rd year jump at defensive tackle. Carson, Kneeland, Marist, Guyton, Bebe, ect all have to pop. Big offseason for these guys

 

[Cowboyny]

Going to need better play from the second and third year players on the roster. Just not enough draft resources in 2025 to depend on this draft class fully. I expect Ferguson and Schoonmaker to show something in the red zone. Mazi has to make the all important 3rd year jump at defensive tackle. Carson, Kneeland, Marist, Guyton, Bebe, ect all have to pop. Big offseason for these guys

drive killing penalties also have to improve. I would add G/T to my list, but as you said can do so much without the use of fa and limited picks

 

[RonWashington]

I’ve come around on this although part of the problem is the QB . Lamb needs a partner on the other side of the field to take the pressure off doubling him . With Tolbert a serviceable slot move the chains find the end zone WR .

McMillan or Burden prefer T Mac .

On Defense boy what area doesn’t need help on a team that gave up the second most points in the league only ahead of dreadful Carolina .

Maybe a hybrid Edge LB like Walker or someone to play safety Starks .

 

[CATCH17]

The dream is it’s Round 2 and Jeanty is the only RB taken.

 

[Cowboyny]

I’ve come around on this although part of the problem is the QB . Lamb needs a partner on the other side of the field to take the pressure off doubling him . With Tolbert a serviceable slot move the chains find the end zone WR .

McMillan or Burden prefer T Mac .

On Defense boy what area doesn’t need help on a team that gave up the second most points in the league only ahead of dreadful Carolina .

Maybe a hybrid Edge LB like Walker or someone to play safety Starks .

It’s starts with the run defense, gave up the most rushing td’s in the entire league. Front 7 has to be upgraded.

As for offense, it’s clear they need another starting receiver and upgrade the running back position. You could also argue that OL especially the tackles are an issue as well

 

[Cowboyny]

The dream is it’s Round 2 and Jeanty is the only RB taken.

I agree, you get that stud runner with either that receiver or defensive tackle in rd 1

 

[RonWashington]

Going to need better play from the second and third year players on the roster. Just not enough draft resources in 2025 to depend on this draft class fully. I expect Ferguson and Schoonmaker to show something in the red zone. Mazi has to make the all important 3rd year jump at defensive tackle. Carson, Kneeland, Marist, Guyton, Bebe, ect all have to pop. Big offseason for these guys

Ferguson horrible year

 

[CATCH17]

I agree, you get that stud runner with either that receiver or defensive tackle in rd 1

I’m a Jeanty fan.

I’m a bigger fan of Round 2 RBs. The value is incredible.

 

[baltcowboy]

Ferguson horrible year

Worse than his fans want to admit. There is a reason the Cowboys drafted Schoonmaker with a 2nd round pick and the Cowboys better not get cute at running back either.

 

[RonWashington]

Worse than his fans want to admit. There is a reason the Cowboys drafted Schoonmaker with a 2nd round pick and the Cowboys better not get cute at running back either.

You draft Schoon then they ignore him

 

[Cowboyny]

I’m a Jeanty fan.

I’m a bigger fan of Round 2 RBs. The value is incredible.

I want Hampton or Johnson, but if Jeanty falls, you have to pull the trigger

 

[CATCH17]

I want Hampton or Johnson, but if Jeanty falls, you have to pull the trigger

I’d rather have Walker, or Warren I think as of now.

More picks and a lineman sound great too.

 

[kskboys]

Fix the trenches first. None of the other stuff will matter until we do that. Desperately need DTs and better OLs.

 

[baltcowboy]

Well Washington just destroyed the theory that you have to be able to stop the run, have to a great offensive line, need offensive weapons, have a great running back, and have a great coaching staff. It’s all about the quarterback. You don’t have one, you are cooked. The great quarterback seem to overcome perceived weaknesses.

 

[Cowboyny]

Well Washington just destroyed the theory that you have to be able to stop the run, have to a great offensive line, need offensive weapons, have a great running back, and have a great coaching staff. It’s all about the quarterback. You don’t have one, you are cooked. The great quarterback seem to overcome perceived weaknesses.

Certainly helps when your defense gets 5 turnovers

 

[baltcowboy]

Certainly helps when your defense gets 5 turnovers

Difference in the game was the quarterback play. Can’t get around that. Goff is a good quarterback but he needs everything to be perfect. Daniels is one special case.

 

[Cowboyny]

Difference in the game was the quarterback play. Can’t get around that. Goff is a good quarterback but he needs everything to be perfect. Daniels is one special case.

Goff had a terrible game no doubt, but I am not putting the annoiting oil out for Daniels just yet. Looked like Detroit never faced a mobile QB, but we shouldn't be surprised, same results against the Bills. Bet the Eagles would of done the same, if not worse.

Going back to Daniels, let's see if he can repeat this performance next season when DC's have an offseason to study him. Stroud who in my opinion is better, came somewhat back to earth in year 2. Same can be said about Bo Nix.