Article on how predictable Cowboys were on offense

[Toruk_Makto]

How unpredictable would that be?

3 OLs and 2 WRs coming in this week. Oh, and maybe a LB at some point to be determined later. If we can just solve the predictability thing, we ought to be good to go on offense.

I'm hoping we can find an OG that can play WR in a pinch.

 

[Idgit]

I'm hoping we can find an OG that can play WR in a pinch.

How unpredictable would that be? Throw deep to him on 4th and inches.

 

[CowboyRoy]

players complained about how predictable the offense was. this article did a nice job of quantifying how predictable there were:
http://cowboyswire.usatoday.com/201...revealing-stat-tendencies-of-cowboys-offense/

Some highlights which the articles went into depth:
2) Inside the opponent’s 35-yard line with 2+ tight ends attached to the formation, Dallas ran the rock 88.9 percent of the time.
3) Inside the opponent’s 35-yard line, the Cowboys ran 100% of the time when in a straight I or offset I-formation.
6) With less than three minutes remaining in a half, the Cowboys ran 100% of the time when using multiple tight ends or multiple running backs.
7) Dallas passed 74.8% of the time when there was a bunch, stack, or couple as part of the formation.

LOL...........Garrett the genius. LOL

IF this clown isnt the worst coach in the NFL then I dont know who is.

 

[CowboyRoy]

How does this compare with how predictable we were in 2016 I wonder?

See how you come running to his defense no matter what? You are already trying to find a wiggle angle to try and prove its not soo bad.

 

[MistyAnn]

It is catch 22, the more we lose, the more predictable we get so we don't fall under 500, when we are far enough ahead, we get a bit more creative, there is a big fear of criticism for not doing the obvious in Dallas.

 

[Idgit]

See how you come running to his defense no matter what? You are already trying to find a wiggle angle to try and prove its not soo bad.

Straight up, I'll say again what I *always* say when this stupid 'predictability' criticism gets trotted out: if we're predictable and still one of the most productive offenses in the league season after season, what does it matter?

And then I'll follow it up with asking: and when the defense has been consistently unproductive during that same time frame, why aren't you more concerned about that?

And I'll float the general caveat that, yes, Jason Garrett is responsible for both offense and defense which means, no, this shouldn't be construed by any rational person as an attempt to defend the HC. Interesting that you always try to make it that, though.

 

[CATCH17]

That grating noise you hear is you moving the goalposts.

Not really..

I’ve been consistent through the entire thread.

 

[Jake0]

The defense has been a huge problem since the dawn of Romo. It's sad that he went his ENTIRE career without having a defense that can carry him like what Peyton Manning had in Denver. The talent on defense is at least on the rise. The past few drafts have been hardcore defense, it's in wait and see mode. The defense has been trashed for years, I think everyone is just accustomed to it underachieving. The offense is on the decline and is now the target with its performance last year.

For what it's worth, I am all for going LB 1st round. The holes on offense are minor and correctable with 2nd-4th round picks easily.

 

[Jarv]

It worked out ok for the Eagles in the Superbowl, anyway.

Yeah it sure did, hope we learned a lesson there, coaching counts. That QB reception wasn't very predictable!

 

[Idgit]

Yeah it sure did, hope we learned a lesson there, coaching counts. That QB reception wasn't very predictable!

If the Pats cut Belichick loose to make a run at Pederson, we better pounce.

 

[pacy]

Those three Super Bowl offenses were very predictable.

The problem for defenses is they still couldn't stop it.

Yes, and we have a coach that thinks that we can still do it this way.

 

[Aikmaniac]

I would be curious to see how predictable our offense was during our 3 super bowls.

Two running plays from what I remember.

 

[waldoputty]

Straight up, I'll say again what I *always* say when this stupid 'predictability' criticism gets trotted out: if we're predictable and still one of the most productive offenses in the league season after season, what does it matter?

And then I'll follow it up with asking: and when the defense has been consistently unproductive during that same time frame, why aren't you more concerned about that?

And I'll float the general caveat that, yes, Jason Garrett is responsible for both offense and defense which means, no, this shouldn't be construed by any rational person as an attempt to defend the HC. Interesting that you always try to make it that, though.

1. predictable offense needs to soak up ~70% of resources to be successful.
2. even when it soaks up so much resources, lack of contingency planning still translates to failure for the offense soaking so much resources.
3. left with reduced sources, is it any wonder that the defense suffers?

how simple is this?

1. if your backup lt is being creamed by the rde, do you want the rde to know presnap whether it is pass or rush?
2. do you really want the defense to know pass or rush when they will make blitz or stunt decisions based on the decision?
3. if the offense was able to do with less resources, would a good FA MLB and FA 1tech be really nice right now?

look at the 1-year turnaround at the eagles and the rams.

 

[Dre11]

I would be curious to see how predictable our offense was during our 3 super bowls.

Or 2016...lol

 

[jday]

It seems this issue comes up every so often. Ray Lewis used to say Dallas was too predictable.

So what is the common denominator for this team to continually be so evident with they play selection at the line of scrimmage?

Jason Garrett would be the common denominator, as he was the OC when Ray said it.

 

[jday]

players complained about how predictable the offense was. this article did a nice job of quantifying how predictable there were:
http://cowboyswire.usatoday.com/201...revealing-stat-tendencies-of-cowboys-offense/

Some highlights which the articles went into depth:
2) Inside the opponent’s 35-yard line with 2+ tight ends attached to the formation, Dallas ran the rock 88.9 percent of the time.
3) Inside the opponent’s 35-yard line, the Cowboys ran 100% of the time when in a straight I or offset I-formation.
6) With less than three minutes remaining in a half, the Cowboys ran 100% of the time when using multiple tight ends or multiple running backs.
7) Dallas passed 74.8% of the time when there was a bunch, stack, or couple as part of the formation.

That is just unacceptable.

I could of used this information in my Ring Side Seats today Waldo...you have to be quicker with these, man.

 

[jday]

Nobody complained with our run heavy offense in 2016.

I wonder why?

Cuz it worked then...and then it didn't. We are justified in our complaints, sir.

Jokes aside, I am all for running with whatever works, even if it means running the same play 60 times in a row. If it works, it works.

The overlying problem in this study is the lack of adjustment on the Cowboys part to move away from what wasn't working anymore.

Of course, that's just my opinion, man...

 

[waldoputty]

That is just unacceptable.

I could of used this information in my Ring Side Seats today Waldo...you have to be quicker with these, man.

there is the small matter of the expedite fee

this evidence, by itself, should be a termination offense.
it shows utter incompetence, lackadaisical attitude, inability to delegate, or any combination of these offenses.
it also show coaches who feel entitled and who are completely safe in their jobs.
it shows garrett is more focused in ***-kissing than anything performance related matter.

 

[jday]

there is the small matter of the expedite fee

beep, beep, beep, fee and you can stuff it up your beep beep beep.....beep!

 

[waldoputty]

beep, beep, beep, fee and you can stuff it up your beep beep beep.....beep!

it makes the world go around!

this evidence, by itself, should be a termination offense.
it shows utter incompetence, lackadaisical attitude, inability to delegate, or any combination of these offenses.
it also show coaches who feel entitled and who are completely safe in their jobs.
it shows garrett is more focused in ***-kissing than anything performance related matter.