Big Mac’s ideas about ball control this week

Bobhaze · Sep 24, 2020

I think McCarthy is right. The old idea that the Cowboys can just run the ball controlling the clock is not feasible any more with this OL. That ship has probably sailed. We just need to be aggressive early and often.

Mr_437 · Sep 24, 2020

SEA sucks vs the pass. Why play into their strength by trying to run the ball?

Your defense is gonna get shredded either way, might as well shred their weak pass defense too.

Agree with the Big Coach.

Ky31 · Sep 24, 2020

Good...go and get some!!

Stash · Sep 24, 2020

Bobhaze said:
I think McCarthy is right. The old idea that the Cowboys can just run the ball controlling the clock is not feasible any more with this OL. That ship has probably sailed. We just need to be aggressive early and often.

From what I've read, this has been McCarthy's strategy all along. To establish a lead and then dictate gameflow to the opponent. Going with the running game later on, and allowing your pass rush to pin their ears back against a one-dimensional opponent.

America's Cowboy · Sep 24, 2020

Bobhaze said:
I think McCarthy is right. The old idea that the Cowboys can just run the ball controlling the clock is not feasible any more with this OL. That ship has probably sailed. We just need to be aggressive early and often.

I'm all for opening up this offense and passing the ball at will with the passing weapons we've got, but...

Seahag's Dline is injured and depleted. Weather calls for up to 80% chance of rain. Sounds more like a recipe to run the ball, control the clock and secure the football, instead of winging it and increasing chances of turnovers.

Blake · Sep 24, 2020

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Bobhaze · Sep 24, 2020

stasheroo said:
From what I've read, this has been McCarthy's strategy all along. To establish a lead and then dictate gameflow to the opponent. Going with the running game later on, and allowing your pass rush to pin their ears back against a one-dimensional opponent.

I also think Mac knows this is not the 2016 team that could just impose its will on D-lines. Being aggressive is what I’m expecting. They may need 40 again to win.

Praxit · Sep 24, 2020

....>>>>> Ball security and peddle to the meddle. >> God speed Cowboys.

Colombiacowboy · Sep 24, 2020

Bobhaze said:
I think McCarthy is right. The old idea that the Cowboys can just run the ball controlling the clock is not feasible any more with this OL. That ship has probably sailed. We just need to be aggressive early and often.

So who wants to bet we run on 1st and 2nd down on the first two offensive plays?

MarcusRock · Sep 24, 2020

Praxit said:
....>>>>> Ball security and peddle to the meddle. >> God speed Cowboys.

Whatever you're peddling, I hope it keeps Jerry from meddling.

Rockport · Sep 24, 2020

Bobhaze said:
I think McCarthy is right. The old idea that the Cowboys can just run the ball controlling the clock is not feasible any more with this OL. That ship has probably sailed. We just need to be aggressive early and often.

He's setting em up.

Bobhaze · Sep 24, 2020

Blake said:
Garret has left the chat.

Vanilla is no longer “The official ice cream of the Dallas Cowboys”. Lol!

Dre11 · Sep 24, 2020

Blake said:
Garret has left the chat.

except running the ball with a rejuvenated Zeke is probably the best recipe this week. we have to win the TOP battle and keep our own defense and Russ of the field.

cern · Sep 24, 2020

Smoke and mirrors. Mac is aware, as are we, that the best defense against Wilson is to keep the ball away from him. I expect a balanced attack against the hawks. Much can be learned from their game against the pats.

Dre11 · Sep 24, 2020

Bobhaze said:
Vanilla is no longer “The official ice cream of the Dallas Cowboys”. Lol!

be careful what you ask for, Vanilla by Cowboys has beaten the Seahawks in the playoffs, if Seattle can run the ball and and win TOP, keep Dak on the sidelines we're in trouble.
we have to protect our defense, feed Zeke.

Bobhaze · Sep 24, 2020

Dre11 said:
be careful what you ask for, Vanilla by Cowboys has beaten the Seahawks in the playoffs, if Seattle can run the ball and and win TOP, keep Dak on the sidelines we're in trouble.
we have to protect our defense, feed Zeke.

I don’t disagree with you, I’m just poking some fun at Coach Vanilla. At least now we can eat some butter pecan, chocolate and other ice cream flavors.

MysteryIceGuro · Sep 24, 2020

America's Cowboy said:
I'm all for opening up this offense and passing the ball at will with the passing weapons we've got, but...

Seahag's Dline is injured and depleted. Weather calls for up to 80% chance of rain. Sounds more like a recipe to run the ball, control the clock and secure the football, instead of winging it and increasing chances of turnovers.

what? Weather Channel literally says it’s gonna be partly cloudy with a 10% chance of rain... where did this turbulent weather accusation come from?

RustyBourneHorse · Sep 24, 2020

Mr_437 said:
SEA sucks vs the pass. Why play into their strength by trying to run the ball?

Your defense is gonna get shredded either way, might as well shred their weak pass defense too.

Agree with the Big Coach.

Yup, take them down with us if we're going to get gashed with our Pass D.

CATCH17 · Sep 24, 2020

Dre11 said:
except running the ball with a rejuvenated Zeke is probably the best recipe this week. we have to win the TOP battle and keep our own defense and Russ of the field.

No wonder you like Garrett.

Diehardblues · Sep 24, 2020

The best defense for a prolific QB and offense is keeping them off the field with a ball control offense pounding the rock. But if you can’t do that then have to score on every possession to keep them on their heels.

Traditionally in Dak era against these Elite teams we get down early and have to come back which Dak usually leads a heroic comeback that often comes up short.

Dak and our offense are much more effective playing with the lead.

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