An Elite defense with Dak could be enough

[kskboys]

We’re weak up the middle. And I’m not sure we addressed this in offseason.

Doubtful. Until we get rid of this idea that we can get our NT types in the late rounds, we're will not have a playoff game winning type of D. S also.

 

[Brax]

I guess the Defense has to be better than this for Dak to "lead" the team to victory.
2021-Defense

1. led NFL in INTS
2. led nfl in takeaways
3. 7th points allowed
4. tied 7th in pass tds allowed
5. tied for 7th in rush tds allowed
6. 4th lowest possession scoring percentage
7. 9th fewest first downs passing

I read here the d stinks, 23 points gave up, 7 of those due to Daks int, 0 points in the 4th quarter and the # 1 O could only muster 17 and a putrid 4.6 yards passing average but it’s the D that lost the game, you can’t make up stuff like this, let’s throw stuff at the refs it’s the right thing to do. Lmao.

 

[CowboyRoy]

Yep. And we probably don’t even need an Elite defense. A top 10 might be enough with top 10 offense.

Obviously a 19th ranked defense last year wasn’t enough. We were improved from bottom tier in 2020 and more opportunistic but couldn’t stop the run or pressure in playoffs.

Its not what they do in the regular season, its what the defense does in the post season. Bengals D wasnt all that good in the regular season, but they were real good in the playoffs. Doing things like shutting down Mahomes in the 2nd half.

Now the Cowboys D was good during the regular season, but what did they do in the playoffs?

They gave up 180 yards rushing and 2 TD's and they got zero sacks on JG and very little pressure.

So essentially they didn't even show up.

 

[Typhus]

Because the NFL is trying to cater to the fantasy football nerds. I mean they post fantasy points for players in stadium during the game these days. Not enough fantasy stat measurables on defense and that generation is too dense to enjoy a good hard fought defensive battle.

FF pros know more about the game than you think, on both sides of the ball.
Do you know what IDP leagues are?

 

[Brax]

Our D certainly didn't perform like this during the playoff loss vs the 49ers.

NOT EVEN CLOSE.

So much for the regular season stats.

Another homer who didn’t watch the game, 23 points 0 in the 4th quarter gave the ball back twice with less than 2:15 to play and what did the #1 O do, nothing, you should be ashamed to post like you do, that 4.6 yards per reception average was impressive along with the 17 points.

 

[Brax]

I believe the defense will only be considered "good enough" if we win a Championship with Dak at QB.

Every failed season will be because the defense wasn't good enough.

I'm seeing that pattern forming.

Excuse 13098

 

[G2]

The defense is on its way, but this offense isnt scaring anyone.
This offense has to be more balanced, but we need to define some playmakers.
Just ask yourself who on this offense scares you if your a defensive coordinator, its an honest question.

I wouldn't title that an honest question, just my opinion but the offense scored more TDs off of more yards than any team in the NFL. My concept of being more balanced was with regard to the running game and how grossly inconsistent it was. The phrase "Scaring defenses" is misused often. Opposing defenses game plan for the offense, simple as that.

 

[G2]

Another homer who didn’t watch the game, 23 points 0 in the 4th quarter gave the ball back twice with less than 2:15 to play and what did the #1 O do, nothing, you should be ashamed to post like you do, that 4.6 yards per reception average was impressive along with the 17 points.

4th quarter points is garbage time and don't count, right?

 

[Ranched]

No team is good enough with a decent defense or offense. They need to run on all four cylinders.

 

[CowboyFrog]

Another homer who didn’t watch the game, 23 points 0 in the 4th quarter gave the ball back twice with less than 2:15 to play and what did the #1 O do, nothing, you should be ashamed to post like you do, that 4.6 yards per reception average was impressive along with the 17 points.

Thats a good point in reality the game was not close, if they would have just kept running the ball it would have been worse as we had no answer even in a stacked box. Absolutley the offense laid an egg and in all rights they were the "Strength of the team" and underperformed badly as a unit. That doesn't mean the defense put out a playoff winning effort when you give up over 5 yards a carry and 33 minutes TOP to a team you know has to run the ball on you. Again the game played out a certain way because of what happened, did you have faith that if by chance the offense got lucky and scored before half we were about to put the clamps on that running attack?

 

[DeaconMoss]

Its not what they do in the regular season, its what the defense does in the post season. Bengals D wasnt all that good in the regular season, but they were real good in the playoffs. Doing things like shutting down Mahomes in the 2nd half.
Now the Cowboys D was good during the regular season, but what did they do in the playoffs?
They gave up 180 yards rushing and 2 TD's and they got zero sacks on JG and very little pressure.
So essentially they didn't even show up.

Dak was good during the regular season, but what did he do in the playoffs?

27 QBR


Essentially he didn't show up.

 

[CowboyFrog]

Dak was good during the regular season, but what did he do in the playoffs?

27 QBR


Essentially he didn't show up.

The list of no shows for that playoff game for the Cowboys is long and right now not distinguished to be honest.

 

[Doomsday101]

Dak was good during the regular season, but what did he do in the playoffs?

27 QBR


Essentially he didn't show up.

I think 49er defense played a part in that just as they did with Rodgers. They shut GB down, GB scores 10 points and nothing after the 1st drive. You are right Dak did not show up nor the OL that gave up 5 sacks in the game. Cowboys did themselves no favors by adding 14 penalties to the mix and the inability to stop the rushing attack by the 49ers.

 

[CowboyFrog]

I think 49er defense played a part in that just as they did with Rodgers. They shut GB down, GB scores 10 points and nothing after the 1st drive. You are right Dak did not show up nor the OL that gave up 5 sacks in the game. Cowboys did themselves no favors by adding 14 penalties to the mix and the inability to stop the rushing attack by the 49ers.

Its certainly not golf

 

[Doomsday101]

Its certainly not golf

everyone wants a scapegoat. Fact is Dak did not play well and part of that was the same reason why Rodgers had the same fate, GB could not stop the pass rush and got after him for 5 sacks he has a rating of 18.7. For Dallas they could not handle the pass rush, we committed 14 penalties killing drives and extending drives for the 49ers. Jimmy G did not have to do much of anything he threw for 179 yards 0 TD and 1 ints because Cowboys were unable to stop the run, SF controlled TOP which was key for them.

 

[CowboyRoy]

Dak was good during the regular season, but what did he do in the playoffs?

27 QBR


Essentially he didn't show up.

Actually he out played his counterpart JG. 280 yards and 2 TD's.

Hard for a QB to do his job when the back averages 2.6 ypc, Oline has 10 penalties, and they cant block in the run or pass. Dak was the least of our problems.

 

[Typhus]

I wouldn't title that an honest question, just my opinion but the offense scored more TDs off of more yards than any team in the NFL. My concept of being more balanced was with regard to the running game and how grossly inconsistent it was. The phrase "Scaring defenses" is misused often. Opposing defenses game plan for the offense, simple as that.

Wish this FO could hoodwink the Jaguars in a trade that sent Travis Etienne here for LVE str8 up,, just wanted to liven up the room a bit, they would want more.

 

[Typhus]

I wouldn't title that an honest question, just my opinion but the offense scored more TDs off of more yards than any team in the NFL. My concept of being more balanced was with regard to the running game and how grossly inconsistent it was. The phrase "Scaring defenses" is misused often. Opposing defenses game plan for the offense, simple as that.

So I apologize if I over emphasized "scaring", meant more to the making a defense have to game plan.
This offense has some potential playmakers, but everyone is vanilla until they show otherwise.
I want Pollard to have the opportunity's to show his playmaking ability, this guy has serious YAK that for some odd reason Moore believes in shelving.
I want Washington to step into a Gallup absence and prove that the depth was too deep in Pitt.
I want the new TS to step right in like a bull in a China closet and just redefine the OL rebuild.
Thats just a small sample of self absorbed wants that I Personally want to see, those have to take place.

 

[Typhus]

Thats a good point in reality the game was not close, if they would have just kept running the ball it would have been worse as we had no answer even in a stacked box. Absolutley the offense laid an egg and in all rights they were the "Strength of the team" and underperformed badly as a unit. That doesn't mean the defense put out a playoff winning effort when you give up over 5 yards a carry and 33 minutes TOP to a team you know has to run the ball on you. Again the game played out a certain way because of what happened, did you have faith that if by chance the offense got lucky and scored before half we were about to put the clamps on that running attack?

Stopping the run has to be camp priority number 1.
We can all argue until the cows come home over better ways to improve this team, but until the Dallas Cowboys can stop an opponent's running game, we will remain who we are, who we have been.

 

[CowboyFrog]

Stopping the run has to be camp priority number 1.
We can all argue until the cows come home over better ways to improve this team, but until the Dallas Cowboys can stop an opponent's running game, we will remain who we are, who we have been.

Especially in the playoffs as good teams will pour salt in a wound.