81's Take:
I've been reading plenty of threads on here after our loss yesterday. I'm what most will call a Grade A homer. So what, I'll wear it proudly.
I want to point out that Garrett is here now and next year at this time he will still be our HC. That's not changing anytime soon. For those that want him gone, who do you think our FO will replace him with? Do people really think changing the HC spot just automatically solves the problem? As much as most people hate Garrett the players play for the man and play hard. That's about the only attribute another coach would bring to this team if the perception of the owner is true in regards to his say in coaching decisions. You think a HIGHLY reputable coach will storm right through Valley Ranch under the conditions they'd have to take to be our HC? I like Garrett as a coach overall, but this season really has been a disappointment and IMO the adjustments during the game have been pivotal. Not only has Garrett failed this season, so has his coordinators .
Our offense couldn't succeed without Romo because of our scheme that calls for just about every play to develop past 3-5 seconds which puts unwarranted pressure on the Oline. It also doesn't help that on first down you will make it a point to run, allowing your 5 blockers to take on 7-8 defenders running right into them right at the snap. The use of Escobar baffles me since he does have solid hands and size to create mismatches. People will bash Escobar to no fault of his own. The only time I see Whitehead is when we run that predictable fake reverse run play that doesn't even fool my youngest. The only other time I see him on offense is when he's in as the lone WR and motions and stops behind the LG for a run play. We have weapons at our disposal but it's like we've managed to go to war with rocks and sticks when we have an artillery unit at our disposal.
On the defensive side our problems are mainly in our scheme as well. For one, RM loves a D1T on his back apparently. I'm taking a bigger issue with Carr playing off and giving a car's size worth of space. I don't blame QBs for picking his side. People scream for TOs on the defensive side, but if you continue to play soft in coverage and blitz only 3-4 rushers, there will be no pressure on the QB who can stay in rythym. For once can someone not named Jones please jump on a route? Who knows maybe you get a deflection which leads to an INT.
We have 5 games left and I do want to see a team that goes out and finds their way on the field. If they so happen to win, I'll be happy with that. I'm just not onboard with the tanking philosophy and anyone who competes would understand that. All games matter. Draft positioning can be over rated at times and who is to say a top 5, or 10 talent gives this team a boost? Who is to say that we get another MO type durable player in a top 5 scenario? Think about it. We got Dez 25 overall, Frederick 30, (if I'm not mistaken) while we got MO at 6. The only point I'm making is draft picks are unpredictable and you don't know how they pan out, so why invest in hoping that one will resurrect hope into our fanbase?
2016 will be upon us and I hate the fact that this season has turned out the way it has. I just hope we figure a way out to make some much needed adjustments going to next year and I hope our boys take this season as fuel to come out firing on all cylinders. Until then I'll cling on to the last fraction of hope we have and root on until the end.
Cpt Homer signing off!
