You mean like this pathetic play where all the receivers run right to the defenders then just turn around. The defenders are looking right at Dak to jump the route as the receivers run toward them. This has to be the worst play to run when defense is playing zone with their eyes toward the QB.
The risk taken to get 4 yards is not worth it. We've been running this play multiple times a game since JG days as OC/HC.
That's exactly what I am takling about. I saw that happen multiple times during the game.
I remember watching the replay on one of the 3rd-and-10 plays when the Cowboys sent 4 receivers (2 on each side) 10 yards to the first down marker, had them stop and turn around right in front of the defenders making it easy for the defenders to cover all 4 of them.
Even if one of them caught the ball they were not getting a first down because they would be 1-3 yards short at that point as the defender was right there to make the tackle.
It's not really that hard to attack zone coverage. You beat zone by running through it which forces the defenders to turn away from the ball.
You can then have one or more receivers stop and turn back while the others keep going or you could swing a tightend or running back around into the middle of the field for an easy catch and run.
The Cowboys receivers are at their best when they are running slants and crossing patterns, not comebacks.