A simple improvement

[Bobhaze]

Here’s a very simple, yet specific reason the offense showed improvement Sunday- snapping the ball on time.

Prior to the Lions game, the Cowboys were consistently snapping the ball with less than 5 seconds left on the snap clock, even drawing two delay of game penalties, and burning two timeouts to avoid other delay penalties. In short, this offense was struggling to get ready to snap the dang ball.

The good news is on average, the Cowboys offense was about 2-3 seconds quicker per snap against the Lions than against the Seahawks. Dallas had snapped the ball with fewer than 5 seconds left on the play clock 15 times against Seattle, which shows they were often unprepared and unorganized. They only did that 5 times against Detroit.

Sometimes, it’s little things like snapping the ball that creates major performance improvement.

 

[foofighters]

This was one of the things that drove me nuts with our offense when Romo was there. They were always winding the clock down. I love a fast tempo offense that keeps the defense on their heels. How many times have you seen that used against us? In the past, our success on D was based on rotation so teams upped the tempo to stop that.

 

[CF74]

Just goes to show u that the qb is getting the troops in line. He has a more determined look on his face after being called out...

 

[jrumann59]

Here’s a very simple, yet specific reason the offense showed improvement Sunday- snapping the ball on time.

Prior to the Lions game, the Cowboys were consistently snapping the ball with less than 5 seconds left on the snap clock, even drawing two delay of game penalties, and burning two timeouts to avoid other delay penalties. In short, this offense was struggling to get ready to snap the dang ball.

The good news is on average, the Cowboys offense was about 2-3 seconds quicker per snap against the Lions than against the Seahawks. Dallas had snapped the ball with fewer than 5 seconds left on the play clock 15 times against Seattle, which shows they were often unprepared and unorganized. They only did that 5 times against Detroit.

Sometimes, it’s little things like snapping the ball that creates major performance improvement.

Or it could be the gameplan had too man pre-snap reads. I am not a playclock watcher. As far as I am concerned snap the ball when you are ready whether 20 seconds or 2. There are many arguments for and against either strategy, the biggest key being the cadence. Romo's cadence sucked but Dak has a pretty good hard count that he uses pretty well.

 

[McKDaddy]

Just goes to show u that the qb is getting the troops in line. He has a more determined look on his face after being called out...

so calling out a player is all it takes to get them to put a little effort into their job. Hmmm. Anyone told the Clapper?

Going to try that here at the office today. Expecting big things now.

 

[jwooten15]

I think playing faster allowed Dak to keep playing with confidence. They need to implement more of it.

 

[Bobhaze]

Or it could be the gameplan had too man pre-snap reads. I am not a playclock watcher. As far as I am concerned snap the ball when you are ready whether 20 seconds or 2. There are many arguments for and against either strategy, the biggest key being the cadence. Romo's cadence sucked but Dak has a pretty good hard count that he uses pretty well.

That’s certainly possible too. I noticed in the Chiefs-Broncos game last night that Pat Mahomes was checking out of plays quite a bit, but was still able to run the offense fast and effectively.

 

[jrumann59]

That’s certainly possible too. I noticed in the Chiefs-Broncos game last night that Pat Mahomes was checking out of plays quite a bit, but was still able to run the offense fast and effectively.

I think a lot of it is QB preference and gameplan. Romo was really good about the chess moves pre-snap so was Manning to get the defense to show its hand.

 

[GenoT]

Then again, unless he was in “hurry up”, Peyton Manning would routinely let the play-clock get down to 3 secs or less before taking the snap.

Just sayin’...

 

[Bobhaze]

I think a lot of it is QB preference and gameplan. Romo was really good about the chess moves pre-snap so was Manning to get the defense to show its hand.

I agree. But my point with this thread is really more about being decisive. In the first 3 games, Dak too often looked unsure, indecisive, and sometimes they didn’t even have the right personnel on the field, then had to waste a timeout.

You’re right, guys like Romo and Peyton M were great at pre-snap adjustments but Dak isn’t yet in that class. I just want to see this offense setting up quicker with tempo because it clearly helps this offense perform at a higher level.

 

[jrumann59]

I agree. But my point with this thread is really more about being decisive. In the first 3 games, Dak too often looked unsure, indecisive, and sometimes they didn’t even have the right personnel on the field, then had to waste a timeout.

You’re right, guys like Romo and Peyton M were great at pre-snap adjustments but Dak isn’t yet in that class. I just want to see this offense setting up quicker with tempo because it clearly helps this offense perform at a higher level.

It could be they also pared down the personnel for the packages. Remember this week they went in with 3 or 4 primary receivers that would play in all the formations. In weeks past they literally changed receivers almost every play. That goes a long way to make sure people are lined up right.

 

[Bobhaze]

It could be they also pared down the personnel for the packages. Remember this week they went in with 3 or 4 primary receivers that would play in all the formations. In weeks past they literally changed receivers almost every play. That goes a long way to make sure people are lined up right.

Excellent point.

 

[CF74]

so calling out a player is all it takes to get them to put a little effort into their job. Hmmm. Anyone told the Clapper?

Going to try that here at the office today. Expecting big things now.

He cries in front of them, different person...

 

[Baileyneverfailey]

They were obviously trying to play faster against the Lions, but they were also at home. Playing on the road against Seattle where it's loud of course it took longer to get the snap off, because it's harder to make adjustments at the line.

 

[xwalker]

so calling out a player is all it takes to get them to put a little effort into their job. Hmmm. Anyone told the Clapper?

Going to try that here at the office today. Expecting big things now.

You must scream and use profanity. Please set your phone to video your experiment...

 

[Praxit]

Here’s a very simple, yet specific reason the offense showed improvement Sunday- snapping the ball on time.

Prior to the Lions game, the Cowboys were consistently snapping the ball with less than 5 seconds left on the snap clock, even drawing two delay of game penalties, and burning two timeouts to avoid other delay penalties. In short, this offense was struggling to get ready to snap the dang ball.

The good news is on average, the Cowboys offense was about 2-3 seconds quicker per snap against the Lions than against the Seahawks. Dallas had snapped the ball with fewer than 5 seconds left on the play clock 15 times against Seattle, which shows they were often unprepared and unorganized. They only did that 5 times against Detroit.

Sometimes, it’s little things like snapping the ball that creates major performance improvement.

.....that applies to life as well. The little simple things.

 

[Bleu Star]

Here’s a very simple, yet specific reason the offense showed improvement Sunday- snapping the ball on time.

Prior to the Lions game, the Cowboys were consistently snapping the ball with less than 5 seconds left on the snap clock, even drawing two delay of game penalties, and burning two timeouts to avoid other delay penalties. In short, this offense was struggling to get ready to snap the dang ball.

The good news is on average, the Cowboys offense was about 2-3 seconds quicker per snap against the Lions than against the Seahawks. Dallas had snapped the ball with fewer than 5 seconds left on the play clock 15 times against Seattle, which shows they were often unprepared and unorganized. They only did that 5 times against Detroit.

Sometimes, it’s little things like snapping the ball that creates major performance improvement.

This small element of surprise can make all the difference between being the giver or the receiver.

 

[CouchCoach]

Here’s a very simple, yet specific reason the offense showed improvement Sunday- snapping the ball on time.

Prior to the Lions game, the Cowboys were consistently snapping the ball with less than 5 seconds left on the snap clock, even drawing two delay of game penalties, and burning two timeouts to avoid other delay penalties. In short, this offense was struggling to get ready to snap the dang ball.

The good news is on average, the Cowboys offense was about 2-3 seconds quicker per snap against the Lions than against the Seahawks. Dallas had snapped the ball with fewer than 5 seconds left on the play clock 15 times against Seattle, which shows they were often unprepared and unorganized. They only did that 5 times against Detroit.

Sometimes, it’s little things like snapping the ball that creates major performance improvement.

Bullet, was that because DET doesn't have a great defense or something the Cowboys offense is consciously doing? It will be interesting to see how they handle the HOU D with their pass rush and better D overall than the Lions.

 

[Roadtrip635]

This was one of the things that drove me nuts with our offense when Romo was there. They were always winding the clock down. I love a fast tempo offense that keeps the defense on their heels. How many times have you seen that used against us? In the past, our success on D was based on rotation so teams upped the tempo to stop that.

The big difference is that with Romo's experience, he was making adjustments, changing playcalls, adjusting protection. The latter in the play clock he makes the changes, the less time the defense has time to readjust. It's a fine line, too much and it throws off the execution if everyone is not on the same page or rushed, but when done effectively he could find favorable matches or mismatches.

 

[McKDaddy]

You must scream and use profanity. Please set your phone to video your experiment...

Check & Check. I would send you the video but there was an ...... accident. Unfortunately, my phone got broken while employees were giving ...... their feedback.