My one and only complaint about Garrett

conner01

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This isn't high school football and gadgets have a very low percentage of working
Onside kicks, fake punts give the other team great field position and hurts your ability to stick to the run
Running the football in its self is a conservative play
If people want to take chances at least take the ones that have the best hope of working, just throw it 50 times a games. The odds of success there is about as good as the odds of winning with fake punts, onside kicks and such
 

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This is the first year we have the same returning OC & DC and even the ST coaches. For the first time in a long time we will have the same offensive and defensive schemes in place for 2 years now.
Matter of fact I think the entire coaching staff other than Callahan is returning.

This can be huge. No adjustments, re-learning, getting use to a new coach. The OL are familiar with Pollack, who has learned under 2 of the best OL coaches in the NFL over the past 5 years.
So the players that been in this system can help the new players this year. As last year and the year before, the veteran players were learning too, so how were they going to help the rookies and 1st year players.

In theory, this can be a big leap for the entire team as well as individual improvement. In which helps the team.
 

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That has been the biggest problem right there. You have to know that if you take chances, your defense can cover your bets, not just physically but mentally as well, and in the worst case scenario, your offense can make up for it later too. With a young team or one with holes you are trying to patch or hide, you don't want to expose them to unnecessary pressure unless there is a high probability of success or you have no choice.

As the team develops, the holes get filled, confidence grows, etc., then you can start taking more chances and I think that's what happened last year with Garrett. I don't want him to get careless (and most fans who want him to take more chances will be the first to blame him for a stupid decision when it doesn't work), I do hope he does it a little more this season for no other reason than to make the other team have to defend against the possibility.

Yes, sir. Very well stated. You said what I was trying to say, but you said it better.
 

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I'm 100% behind Jason Garrett being the Cowboys head coach. He's brought a "Pound the rock" philosophy to the team that is starting to pay dividends. He's learned from his first year and has gotten better and better. Lets his coaches coach and relinquished the play calling duties. He runs a physical build from the trenches attitude all of which is how you win football games. My only wish is that he not be so conservative. It was successful against the Commanders last year and lead to the route on Dec. 28th. He needs to do a bit more of that, onside kicks, fake punts going for it more on 4th down. Jimmy Johnson used that with great success during his tenure. It was a difference maker in several games. The fact that he showed a little last year gives me hope that he's getting comfortable enough that we might start seeing a little more of that. It fits perfectly with being a physical, stop us if you can type of team.

When you are grinding opponents into a fine mist like we did last year, there's no need to take unnecessary risks.
 

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I'm 100% behind Jason Garrett being the Cowboys head coach. He's brought a "Pound the rock" philosophy to the team that is starting to pay dividends. He's learned from his first year and has gotten better and better. Lets his coaches coach and relinquished the play calling duties. He runs a physical build from the trenches attitude all of which is how you win football games. My only wish is that he not be so conservative. It was successful against the Commanders last year and lead to the route on Dec. 28th. He needs to do a bit more of that, onside kicks, fake punts going for it more on 4th down. Jimmy Johnson used that with great success during his tenure. It was a difference maker in several games. The fact that he showed a little last year gives me hope that he's getting comfortable enough that we might start seeing a little more of that. It fits perfectly with being a physical, stop us if you can type of team.

Your title speaks volumes from where Red was say two years ago we here at the zone had all but paid a hit man lol
 

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That used to be one of my complaints, too, but I came to the conclusion late last year that he played conservative because he didn't feel he had the guns to recover if they were unsuccessful. Later in the year, however, I began getting the feeling he was more confident in the team as a whole and was willing to open it up a little more. That said, I don't think JG will ever be much of a risk taker, but will take a few more chances than earlier in his tenure.

I think you're right, but I think it had/has to do with his confidence in the defense, too.
 

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When you are grinding opponents into a fine mist like we did last year, there's no need to take unnecessary risks.

Not true. I guess you weren't around or not paying attention in the Jimmy Johnson years. He had a knack for doing it at just the right time.
 

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One thing I like about Belicheat is that he always catches other teams off guard. He would take a guy like La'el and put him in as a FB or TE .. Not just keep him on the bench waiting for a injury to happen..
 

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When you are grinding opponents into a fine mist like we did last year, there's no need to take unnecessary risks.

Your point is valid, but a well timed surprise every now and again plants that little seed of uncertainty into the opposing defenses.
 

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Last year was 1 good season. Ok, lets recap, the NFCE sucked. Was that all Garrett? No, He goes into Seattle and punches them in the face with a supposed 8-8 team. That was Garrett. Linehan was brought in to run the ball. We did that. All Garrett? No, Garrett wouldnt commit to the run, see the GB game two years ago.

Heres where we stand. Wonderful offseason. I am not nit picking Garrett for that. Wonderful Wonderful off season. Here comes the first problem. Is Garrett ready for a slightly better Giants team. This team is going to go after Garrett and Garrett has got to prove he can exploit weaknesses and be ready to punch the Giants in the face. Tom Coughlin is NOT going to lie down to us again. The Commanders beat us with a hobbled RG3 and even with their changes, they are going to stand up. Lets tap the love fest on 1 good season vs 6 bad. I know, its completely fair 1 good season equals 6 bad. Because only 1 side can be yelled but anyone optimisitic can whoop on 1 good season. So its completely fair.
 

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Yeah, I'm not for a bunch of gadget plays, just unexpected onside kicks and fake punts. It would be cool to see Dez on some type of flea flicker. Apparently he has a strong arm.
Dez is going to let that thing fly even if it isn't open, lol. He would be too excited that the play was called.
 

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I don't know about all that gadget stuff. 12-4 is pretty darn good. Tom had a knack for knowing just when to call a gimmick plan. Not sure Garrett does.

You have never watched the Cowboys 1978 Super Bowl loss to the Steelers have you?
 

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Wait...JG brought the pound the rock mentality to this team? Did I dream about a pass happy offense when he was the OC? Did I dream that Jerry was taking away his play calling? Listen, I couldn't stand him. I wanted him gone. What I found is that he is far better leader than playcaller. I am happy with JG as long as he continues to let his coaches coach the minute details. Let them playcall and step in during the big moments to make sure everyone is one the same page. Manage but don't micromanage.

I swear some of you guys must:
a. Not watch much football
b. Not know much football

Pass happy is called NO OFFENSIVE LINE.... let it sink in... personnel DETERMINES play calling.
 

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I swear some of you guys must:
a. Not watch much football
b. Not know much football

Pass happy is called NO OFFENSIVE LINE.... let it sink in... personnel DETERMINES play calling.
Thanks for making my point. JG's offense was the team had to fit into the scheme. Remember all those interviews about "lack of execution?" Or didn't you watch those games. Lol!
 

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Yea, I feel the same way. At least throw us risk takers a bone now and then... I don't think we'll be seeing any flea flickers any time soon, but a little surprise of some kind every now and then would be fun.

I agree you need to show a willingness to take risks but if you overdo it, It's just being foolish. It's kind of like poker. Even an ultra conservative poker player will bluff every now and then because you don't want other players to get the idea that you simply won't do it at all. Lol.
Then of course having the skill and experience to know the best situations to do those things is important. I think Garrett will show that ability once he has the confidence in his team to do so.
 
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