zekecowboy
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I’m talking about that “10 personnel” remark from David Helman. David knows what is important, and for the offense, that is big.
Just in case you are not familiar with the nomenclature for offensive personnel groups, 10 personnel is one running back and no tight ends, which means four wide receivers are also on the field. That is something that was almost never used the past few seasons, because of the presence of Jason Witten. The now-retired tight end was on the field for all but a tiny handful of plays every season. While Witten is already a legendary figure for the Cowboys after his incredible career, his insistence on being there for every play was something of a roadblock to more creative plays. He is gone now, and as is already emerging, we can expect to see a lot of formations that are very popular around the NFL, but that have been missing from Dallas’ repertoire.
During the offseason, we heard repeatedly that the offense was going to be less predictable and more suited to the skill set and style of Dak Prescott. On day one of practices, that has started. 10 personnel puts four receivers in the pattern for Prescott to work with. But that does not mean it is strictly a passing package. Those four WRs spread the defense out, which means fewer defenders in the box. That can open lanes up for Ezekiel Elliott, as well as moving the defensive backs away from the line of scrimmage as they follow those receivers. It is also a great package for the run-pass option, where Prescott can make the read to decide between handing the ball to Elliott or keeping it to throw (or run it himself). It allows the Cowboys to take what the defense gives them, in the sense that they will be more vulnerable to either the run or the pass, and the play call can take advantage of that.
https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/201...18-the-new-look-offense-shows-up-tavon-austin
Just in case you are not familiar with the nomenclature for offensive personnel groups, 10 personnel is one running back and no tight ends, which means four wide receivers are also on the field. That is something that was almost never used the past few seasons, because of the presence of Jason Witten. The now-retired tight end was on the field for all but a tiny handful of plays every season. While Witten is already a legendary figure for the Cowboys after his incredible career, his insistence on being there for every play was something of a roadblock to more creative plays. He is gone now, and as is already emerging, we can expect to see a lot of formations that are very popular around the NFL, but that have been missing from Dallas’ repertoire.
During the offseason, we heard repeatedly that the offense was going to be less predictable and more suited to the skill set and style of Dak Prescott. On day one of practices, that has started. 10 personnel puts four receivers in the pattern for Prescott to work with. But that does not mean it is strictly a passing package. Those four WRs spread the defense out, which means fewer defenders in the box. That can open lanes up for Ezekiel Elliott, as well as moving the defensive backs away from the line of scrimmage as they follow those receivers. It is also a great package for the run-pass option, where Prescott can make the read to decide between handing the ball to Elliott or keeping it to throw (or run it himself). It allows the Cowboys to take what the defense gives them, in the sense that they will be more vulnerable to either the run or the pass, and the play call can take advantage of that.
https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/201...18-the-new-look-offense-shows-up-tavon-austin
