NextGenBoys
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What a win. Have a lot of places to get better, but that was a great win to build on. Some quick thoughts.
1. The defense deserves a ton of credit for digging down late in the game. However, they are a real weakness, and the real reason we won is because Cousins is a sub par NFL QB. We have no pass rushers, and continue to just rush 4 non threats. QB's worth a damn will pick it apart and put all the pressure on our offense. Gregory and Lawrence are going to have to be game changers to give any amount of trust in this unit over the long haul. Ball control will be vital to any success, and with that, we will have to be incredibly efficient in the red zone and convert opportunities into TDs not FGs.
2. Zeke has really under performed. I don't want to come off too critical, but I think early in the season, Morris needs to get more run with the first unit. There have been notable struggles for the rookie that he will no doubt improve on, but no need to force him into a role when we have a more than capable backup. Rather than Zeke getting 20 carries, maybe get him 12-15 and let Morris get some more carries. The line at times seem to be more comfortable blocking for him anyway.
3. Dak is the real deal. That rushing touchdown he had, Romo obviously can't make that play. He gives this offense an entirely new dimension, and those play action bootlegs put a ton of pressure on the defense with his ability to take off. He didn't take shots down the field, which will open up more as the year progresses. I am just so impressed with his ability to see the field, be smart with the ball, and for the most part, put the ball where it needs to be.
4. I thought the play calling was brilliant. Play action boot to start the game was phenomenal and really helped set the tone of staying ahead of the sticks. Dak converted several 3rd and longs as well, but I thought that we played fairly well on first down, and kept the defense off balance. We forced the issue and made them alter their gameplan by moving Josh Norman to mirror Dez. Good amount of fakes, zone runs, power runs, and route combos. Only thing that I would like to see are some shots deep, but that will come.
5. Dez Bryant needs to use this game as a base of what he's capable of. He was used in the gameplan, and came through with a chain moving performance, all while not finding the end zone. When he can dominate games keeping ahead of the chains, it just becomes icing on the cake when he dominates in the red zone with his elite ability to find the end zone. Granted teams won't be using this gameplan much going forward, but even when they double and bracket, they can't do it every single play. You just cant. When he's not doubled, he's expected to win his battle more often than not. Norman had a good play on the ball breaking up a ball, but besides that Dez played great. I don't like the friendly attitudes though, but I can't hate on that.
1. The defense deserves a ton of credit for digging down late in the game. However, they are a real weakness, and the real reason we won is because Cousins is a sub par NFL QB. We have no pass rushers, and continue to just rush 4 non threats. QB's worth a damn will pick it apart and put all the pressure on our offense. Gregory and Lawrence are going to have to be game changers to give any amount of trust in this unit over the long haul. Ball control will be vital to any success, and with that, we will have to be incredibly efficient in the red zone and convert opportunities into TDs not FGs.
2. Zeke has really under performed. I don't want to come off too critical, but I think early in the season, Morris needs to get more run with the first unit. There have been notable struggles for the rookie that he will no doubt improve on, but no need to force him into a role when we have a more than capable backup. Rather than Zeke getting 20 carries, maybe get him 12-15 and let Morris get some more carries. The line at times seem to be more comfortable blocking for him anyway.
3. Dak is the real deal. That rushing touchdown he had, Romo obviously can't make that play. He gives this offense an entirely new dimension, and those play action bootlegs put a ton of pressure on the defense with his ability to take off. He didn't take shots down the field, which will open up more as the year progresses. I am just so impressed with his ability to see the field, be smart with the ball, and for the most part, put the ball where it needs to be.
4. I thought the play calling was brilliant. Play action boot to start the game was phenomenal and really helped set the tone of staying ahead of the sticks. Dak converted several 3rd and longs as well, but I thought that we played fairly well on first down, and kept the defense off balance. We forced the issue and made them alter their gameplan by moving Josh Norman to mirror Dez. Good amount of fakes, zone runs, power runs, and route combos. Only thing that I would like to see are some shots deep, but that will come.
5. Dez Bryant needs to use this game as a base of what he's capable of. He was used in the gameplan, and came through with a chain moving performance, all while not finding the end zone. When he can dominate games keeping ahead of the chains, it just becomes icing on the cake when he dominates in the red zone with his elite ability to find the end zone. Granted teams won't be using this gameplan much going forward, but even when they double and bracket, they can't do it every single play. You just cant. When he's not doubled, he's expected to win his battle more often than not. Norman had a good play on the ball breaking up a ball, but besides that Dez played great. I don't like the friendly attitudes though, but I can't hate on that.
