4 Huge Concerns

[garyv]

Blackspider agree and I'm one of those honestly saying let Murray walk hes not worth that much money. I hope with the 5 OL Starters in that Randal and McFadden prove me wrong. I do agree with another Post that stated we may become predictable when McFadden comes in we are passing. THis may become true. I'm trying to give benefit to doubt until starters come in, but would like to see another backup QB and possibly a Punt/Kickoff returner added.

Babe Laufenberg stated he don't think Dallas will really want Weems protecting Romo's backside and boy I hope hes right !!!

 

[Jstopper]

Yeah you are right. There is no distinction between talent at the RB position. Adrian Peterson = Lance Dunbar. I mean it's all the OL. The RB just presses a button a they automatically gain yards. No such thing as vision, patience, when do accelerate, cut back, etc.

You guys are funny.

Those are extremes. Of course Adrian Peterson is significantly better than Lance Dunbar, don't talk stupid. However from Murray to McFadden is nowhere near the drop off previously stated if at all. It was necessary for us to have an 1800 yard rusher last year to have the year that we did, because our defense was weak and our qb was recovering from back surgery. 1 year later his back is much better and so is our defense, so we don't have to rush as much as last year to have a successful season. You guys are funny who act as if there is no possible way we can have a winning season without having a monster rusher. Guess no other team in the NFL is successful without a top 5 running game.

 

[Blackspider214]

Your points are valid, but on the other side I doubt the 2015 version of Murray will be close to the 2014 version even if he stayed in Dallas. I wouldn't have expected more than 1200-1300 yards. Not saying I couldn't be wrong, but I think last year was easily his career year.

And that is also true. But I don't think we would run him into the ground like last year. Randle and McFadden could make good complimentary backs. But I don't think they will suffice as the main guys.

They knew they were not going to bring him back. So they ran him into the ground. Also a contract year for him so he wanted to get all the workload.

They went all in and we didn't win it all. Now we are stuck with what we have. Didn't use the draft either to find one. Which puzzled a lot of people.

Murray even less than what he was last year is much better than what we currently have.

 

[Bowdown27]

Exactly. I care about this team, and I don't have my briefs in a bundle over a RB. Especially with not having our starting line-up at any point for them to run behind.

Exactly. Our line isn't at full strength. I'll wait to pass judgement on a lot until week one

 

[Jstopper]

Exactly. Our line isn't at full strength. I'll wait to pass judgement on a lot until week one

And once the season starts and the running game is still working good, all we're gonna see is guys saying "I'm glad I was wrong, blah blah blah" They wouldn't have to be, if they would just relax right now and let things play out.

 

[LandryFan]

Murray even less than what he was last year is much better than what we currently have.

On one hand, I agree with you in that I certainly would rather have Murray than what we now have. On the other hand, I wouldn't have paid him anywhere close to what Philly gave him. As for the draft, I can only guess that they followed their board and didn't see the value in a RB when their turn to pick came up. I can't/won't fault the draft process they've been following the last few years. Count me in the group that says the RB's that are currently on the team won't all be the same RB's on the team when the reg season starts. I'm not brimming with confidence in the current group, but I'm not wringing my hands in a worrisome fit, either.

 

[zrinkill]

WON'T

 

[JoeBoBBY]

Those are extremes. Of course Adrian Peterson is significantly better than Lance Dunbar, don't talk stupid. However from Murray to McFadden is nowhere near the drop off previously stated if at all. It was necessary for us to have an 1800 yard rusher last year to have the year that we did, because our defense was weak and our qb was recovering from back surgery. 1 year later his back is much better and so is our defense, so we don't have to rush as much as last year to have a successful season. You guys are funny who act as if there is no possible way we can have a winning season without having a monster rusher. Guess no other team in the NFL is successful without a top 5 running game.

I am not sure about other teams, but its pretty clear the only way we can win, is with a strong running game.

Furthermore, why would we want to put Romo back into a position that requires he pass the ball more? Sure, we could probably get away with it and be just fine; I would just rather not see T Romo scrambling around and chucking the ball. I want to protect Romo in his twilight years....................You do that with a better then "just fine" running game;

In addition, we dont know for sure that are Defense is that much better this year; We think it will be, but we dont know that.....It would be nice to ensure we have a Running game to fall back on, if the D is still suspect;

8-8 three years in a row with Romo passing the ball.
12-4 when we had a dominant running game

I know we can point to this or that, or all kinds of stats to argue and correlate victories to a particular part of the game. But that Win-Loss stat, coupled with rushing attempts for those years, is a pretty strong argument; And I realize, we ran the ball more last year becuase it was successful. And we wouldve done the same thing those 8-8 years if it were succesful then; but it wasnt;

So, we know this about this Dallas Cowboys Team. And throughout its history too.....although, I undersatnd times and the game has changed. But we have never seen the Cowboys do well, without a Running Game. Yeah, I know, the other teams do it..............................

 

[Bungarian]

Randle needs to work on blocking techniques. He can learn if they work with him.

 

[ScipioCowboy]

Running the ball well has little correlation to winning. Passing the ball more efficiently than your opponent, on the other hand, has a high correlation to winning. Romo has been an efficient passer regardless of the players lining up behind him. Randle averaged over four yards a carry last night, which is a strong number. If the Cowboys truly need an 1800 yard rusher to repeat last season's success, they were doomed even if they'd kept Murray. The odds of Murray running for so many yards again when it's only happened once in team history and after so many carries last season were minuscule.

 

[Bowdown27]

And once the season starts and the running game is still working good, all we're gonna see is guys saying "I'm glad I was wrong, blah blah blah" They wouldn't have to be, if they would just relax right now and let things play out.

We were 0-4 in preseason. Doom and gloom. This defense and oline are even better. Let's wait to flip out. I'm excited for this season. It can be real special

 

[erod]

1) Backup Quarterback - Weeden absolutely no good; bad decisions and can't really use the hes too young and hasnt played. Hes played even as a starter and still making same foolish plays. He needs to go. Dustin Vaughn may have potential strong armed and good size but simply not ready and makes too many mistakes at this time. Bottom line need to sign a Backup QB or if Romo goes down they don't have a prayer.

2) Punt/KIckoff returner/Special teams - been bad and they did not replace DeWayne Harris who left for the Giants. They need to be looking and looking fast.

3) Runningbacks - Big Concern if we cannot control the clock we are doomed. Right now its hard to judge since the Offensive Lineman or backups. But I honestly have a lot of doubts that McFadden/Randal can handle the workload they are not built for the pounding on the inside runs and if we have too constantly gain yards on the outside we are in trouble. We have to pound it inside or this offense want click.

4) Swing Offensive Tackle - Weems want get it done, something is going to have to be done here.

These are my observations only.

1. No team has a good backup QB, except for one or two.

2. Whitehead will be the guy. We'll see.

3. Not concerned a bit right now.

4. Collins and Martin can play tackle.

 

[Jstopper]

I am not sure about other teams, but its pretty clear the only way we can win, is with a strong running game.

Furthermore, why would we want to put Romo back into a position that requires he pass the ball more? Sure, we could probably get away with it and be just fine; I would just rather not see T Romo scrambling around and chucking the ball. I want to protect Romo in his twilight years....................You do that with a better then "just fine" running game;

In addition, we dont know for sure that are Defense is that much better this year; We think it will be, but we dont know that.....It would be nice to ensure we have a Running game to fall back on, if the D is still suspect;

8-8 three years in a row with Romo passing the ball.
12-4 when we had a dominant running game

I know we can point to this or that, or all kinds of stats to argue and correlate victories to a particular part of the game. But that Win-Loss stat, coupled with rushing attempts for those years, is a pretty strong argument; And I realize, we ran the ball more last year becuase it was successful. And we wouldve done the same thing those 8-8 years if it were succesful then; but it wasnt;

So, we know this about this Dallas Cowboys Team. And throughout its history too.....although, I undersatnd times and the game has changed. But we have never seen the Cowboys do well, without a Running Game. Yeah, I know, the other teams do it..............................

I'm not saying let Romo go out there and chuck it all around Favre-style but if we run maybe 5 less runs a game and turn them into passes would that really be such a bad thing? This is the strongest WR core we have had at any point in the last 5 years. This is the best combination of defensive talent we have had in the last 5 years. More so than how much you run, having the threat of a run is enough to make the linebackers freeze once they see Romo turn around. I see the potential to have a scary good offense this season and the passing game is ready to be let loose, Romo is not some Andy Dalton type qb who we need to protect and who can't win us games. This is the best team we have had in quite some time, and if we can have a 60-40 passing running split I think we're in the business.

 

[Alexander]

Running the ball well has little correlation to winning. Passing the ball more efficiently than your opponent, on the other hand, has a high correlation to winning. Romo has been an efficient passer regardless of the players lining up behind him. Randle averaged over four yards a carry last night, which is a strong number. If the Cowboys truly need an 1800 yard rusher to repeat last season's success, they were doomed even if they'd kept Murray. The odds of Murray running for so many yards again when it's only happened once in team history and after so many carries last season were minuscule.

Running the ball made Romo more efficient in 2015, it cannot be denied. Opposite is a good running team like the Jets with an inefficient QB.

He had his best year in a long time and was able to maximize his attempts. Play action worked better and the opposition respected the run, keeping them from pinning their ears back.

I just do not understand why anyone would want to turn away from a run heavy attack and go back the opposite direction.

 

[ScipioCowboy]

Running the ball made Romo more efficient in 2015, it cannot be denied. Opposite is a good running team like the Jets with an inefficient QB.

He had his best year in a long time and was able to maximize his attempts. Play action worked better and the opposition respected the run, keeping them from pinning their ears back.

I just do not understand why anyone would want to turn away from a run heavy attack and go back the opposite direction.

I agree the running game made Romo more efficient last year, but he's always been efficient enough to win. The pass defense was the major culprit in all of those 8-8 seasons. The jump in record happened after the pass defense elevated its game from abysmal to mediocre.

Like Romo, Murray was on all of those .500 teams.

 

[garyv]

1. No team has a good backup QB, except for one or two.

2. Whitehead will be the guy. We'll see.

3. Not concerned a bit right now.

4. Collins and Martin can play tackle.

Your not going to swing Martin hes a starter at Guard and Collins is expected to start in Leary's spot so if
you use them at Tackle spots than Guard spot is an issue

 

[DeaconMoss]

Randle needs to work on blocking techniques. He can learn if they work with him.

Cant work on blocking in the tub.

 

[YosemiteSam]

My concern is the cost of beers at games here in the NYC area. It's getting outta control! I was at Yankee Stadium on Saturday. The standard price was $12 for a beer and if I wanted Becks, its was $15!

 

[garyv]

I am not sure about other teams, but its pretty clear the only way we can win, is with a strong running game.

Furthermore, why would we want to put Romo back into a position that requires he pass the ball more? Sure, we could probably get away with it and be just fine; I would just rather not see T Romo scrambling around and chucking the ball. I want to protect Romo in his twilight years....................You do that with a better then "just fine" running game;

In addition, we dont know for sure that are Defense is that much better this year; We think it will be, but we dont know that.....It would be nice to ensure we have a Running game to fall back on, if the D is still suspect;

8-8 three years in a row with Romo passing the ball.
12-4 when we had a dominant running game

I know we can point to this or that, or all kinds of stats to argue and correlate victories to a particular part of the game. But that Win-Loss stat, coupled with rushing attempts for those years, is a pretty strong argument; And I realize, we ran the ball more last year becuase it was successful. And we wouldve done the same thing those 8-8 years if it were succesful then; but it wasnt;

So, we know this about this Dallas Cowboys Team. And throughout its history too.....although, I undersatnd times and the game has changed. But we have never seen the Cowboys do well, without a Running Game. Yeah, I know, the other teams do it..............................

Agreed however you let your dominant run game walk and now trying to still have a dominant run game with McFadden who sneezes
and pulls a leg muscle and Randal whos one more pair of stolen underwear from getting suspended....Hmmmmm but were alright.

 

[burmafrd]

I agree the running game made Romo more efficient last year, but he's always been efficient enough to win. The pass defense was the major culprit in all of those 8-8 seasons. The jump in record happened after the pass defense elevated its game from abysmal to mediocre.

Like Romo, Murray was on all of those .500 teams.

none so blind that will not see that TOP was the MAJOR reason for the defensive improvement last year and we got THAT because of the running game. That BS claim about running not being important is not worth responding to.