Image: Cowboys Serving up New McJumbo Meals with McGovern

T-RO · Nov 17, 2021

Kellen Moore's deployment of Connor McGovern in various McJumbo packages has been one of the funnest parts of the 2021 season. It's like a top chef serving up prime beef in an ever-expanding menu. "Wait, Kellen, you dished up Filet Mignon with what?!" Trick plays rarely feature pure pigskin brutality--the Cowboys trick plays this year sure do.

Last Sunday vs Atlanta, we saw a whole new Jumbo wrinkle, that pushed the Big Boys concept to a whole new level. Yes, we witnessed McGovern lined up as an eligible wide receiver, flanked by two bulk brothers, Sprinkle and Schultz. All leading the way for playmaker Ceedee Lamb to work his magic.

Keep in mind that wide receiver screens almost never gain more than 8-12 yards. This one netted 37! Lamb wasn't touched until he'd gone 14 yards downfield.

Moore occasionally gets to go full flex with his creativity. It's clever, it's working and it gives us a laugh each Sunday. To celebrate it one more time...some pics:

gimmesix · Nov 17, 2021

McKeon and Sprinkle also did a good job, but I absolutely loved McGovern lining up out there.

ChuckA1 · Nov 17, 2021

I love it. Go Cowboys

Praxit · Nov 17, 2021

....hahaha.. you know, we're going to run that again Vs KC. Sweet deal..

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gimmesix · Nov 17, 2021

Praxit said:
....hahaha.. you know, we're going to run that again Vs KC. Sweet deal.. ..

Nah. We'll line him up as quarterback in the Wildcat, then direct snap to either Zeke or Pollard with McGovern leading the play.

ChuckA1 · Nov 17, 2021

It appears as though Cowboys football is fun again! Go Cowboys

Awakened · Nov 17, 2021

At some point, McGovern will get the ball handed to him or passed to him. Probably at a big moment.

MarcusRock · Nov 17, 2021

What the heck was Atlanta's defense doing? How do you see a blocker out wide and not expect he's there to block for "something?" If Lamb blocked, McGovern himself could have netted 20 yards with their alignment.

big dog cowboy · Nov 17, 2021

T-RO · Nov 17, 2021

MarcusRock said:
What the heck was Atlanta's defense doing? How do you see a blocker out wide and not expect he's there to block for "something?" If Lamb blocked, McGovern himself could have netted 20 yards with their alignment.

I've wondered the same thing.

Risen Star · Nov 17, 2021

McGovern's increasing role as the 6th lineman playing all over may actually be helping Connor Williams keep his job.

T-RO · Nov 18, 2021

Risen Star said:
McGovern's increasing role as the 6th lineman playing all over may actually be helping Connor Williams keep his job.

I suggest it's more likely pushing McGovern's candidacy to start upwards w/greater force. He keeps reminding everyone "I'm here and I'm a player".

Williams could be used in same capacity. Both of the Connors move well in open space.

McGovern had 27 snaps w/the offense vs Atlanta! (That really surprised me)

gimmesix · Nov 18, 2021

MarcusRock said:
What the heck was Atlanta's defense doing? How do you see a blocker out wide and not expect he's there to block for "something?" If Lamb blocked, McGovern himself could have netted 20 yards with their alignment.

Could have thought it was a decoy, like when teams send QBs out wide. Also, may have been depending on their defensive players to outquick the blockers and make the stop, Whatever it was, they ended up playing into our hands, which is what you want from your offensive coordinator, to outsmart the other team's defensive coordinator. It's nice to actually see that happen.

Streifenkarl · Nov 18, 2021

Lol, you guys really celebrate this season finding all these little details. It's fun to read these posts man, keep it up.

Let's just hope KM has some more Jumbo Meals on his menue for KC. They now know this one.

Oz-of-Cowboy-Country · Nov 18, 2021

They're going to put McGovern at tightend. Have him work his way back behind the center and throw him a shovel pass. And with that touchdown the Cowboys go up by 21.

27-6 at the end of the third quarter.

buybuydandavis · Nov 18, 2021

T-RO said:

McGovern had a jugs machine installed in his backyard this week.

buybuydandavis · Nov 18, 2021

The Jumbo Jumbo packages get even more viable when Tyron comes back.

7 starting quality olinemen. Few teams have the DT depth to contend with that.

Bullflop · Nov 18, 2021

buybuydandavis said:
McGovern had a jugs machine installed in his backyard this week.

LOL -- sounds like he might be prepping himself for some receiving experience, yet to be attempted . . .

cwbyfan72 · Nov 18, 2021

Awakened said:
At some point, McGovern will get the ball handed to him or passed to him. Probably at a big moment.

I’ve stayed this in another thread. Feels like a goal line play is cooking.

JoeKing · Nov 18, 2021

Streifenkarl said:
Lol, you guys really celebrate this season finding all these little details. It's fun to read these posts man, keep it up.

Let's just hope KM has some more Jumbo Meals on his menue for KC. They now know this one.

KC may think they know this one but don't you think there are variations to it?

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