Are Many Teams Built For Old School Football?

[gdogg24]

Over these the years things in the league have shifted to favor the pass more and more. You don't see running backs being as valued as they were and you certainly don't see as many franchise backs like there used to be. There haven't been as many teams that are built to over power their opponents up front and run them down with a high quality running back. With the newer restrictions with regards to how teams are allowed to practice I think that's taken some of the physicality away from the game as well. With what Dallas has been able to do so far this season (in a lot of way) it's really been a throw back to a different era. We've all heard the term "copy-cat" league and I think in following that formula I think maybe a lot of the teams in the league aren't as well equipped to deal with that physical style of football at least right now.

With how the 49ers, and Seahawks have found success these past seasons I think we might start seeing more teams go back to that style of football but for right now, our Cowboys may have found themselves in a favorable position where they're ahead of the curve. Murray, I think is a throwback type of runner and this line can block in a way that really allows him to play to his potential. Where's a defensive line that has the size to deal with a team that runs at you down your throat with a high quality back for four quarters? Defensive lines now are geared more toward rushing the passer which I think might just make them susceptible to O-lines who play with an intent to maul teams. Either way what I do love is that is the idea that no matter how the game changes if you can be dominant on the lines your teams can win games.

 

[birdwells1]

Over these the years things in the league have shifted to favor the pass more and more. You don't see running backs being as valued as they were and you certainly don't see as many franchise backs like there used to be. There haven't been as many teams that are built to over power their opponents up front and run them down with a high quality running back. With the newer restrictions with regards to how teams are allowed to practice I think that's taken some of the physicality away from the game as well. With what Dallas has been able to do so far this season (in a lot of way) it's really been a throw back to a different era. We've all heard the term "copy-cat" league and I think in following that formula I think maybe a lot of the teams in the league aren't as well equipped to deal with that physical style of football at least right now.

With how the 49ers, and Seahawks have found success these past seasons I think we might start seeing more teams go back to that style of football but for right now, our Cowboys may have found themselves in a favorable position where they're ahead of the curve. Murray, I think is a throwback type of runner and this line can block in a way that really allows him to play to his potential. Where's a defensive line that has the size to deal with a team that runs at you down your throat with a high quality back for four quarters? Defensive lines now are geared more toward rushing the passer which I think might just make them susceptible to O-lines who play with an intent to maul teams. Either way what I do love is that is the idea that no matter how the game changes if you can be dominant on the lines your teams can win games.

You even see it in college with Alabama and Auburn, been saying this for awhile, the media screams that you need an elite qb to compete for a super bowl but SF and Seattle proved otherwise. For years we've built this team from the outside in now we're building it the right way, it doesn't sale jerseys and may not be sexy but it adds up to wins.

 

[Doomsday101]

You even see it in college with Alabama and Auburn, been saying this for awhile, the media screams that you need an elite qb to compete for a super bowl but SF and Seattle proved otherwise. For years we've built this team from the outside in now we're building it the right way, it doesn't sale jerseys and may not be sexy but it adds up to wins.

In the end it sales Jersey, When an OL can open holes and give QB's time in the pocket and WR time to get into the rout they make big plays and they end up putting up big numbers.

 

[gdogg24]

You even see it in college with Alabama and Auburn, been saying this for awhile, the media screams that you need an elite qb to compete for a super bowl but SF and Seattle proved otherwise. For years we've built this team from the outside in now we're building it the right way, it doesn't sale jerseys and may not be sexy but it adds up to wins.

Shoot let me just find a Tyron Smith, Travis Fredrick or Zack Martin jersey I'd buy it on the spot!

 

[CATCH17]

Nope..

Teams in the NFL are built to stop the pass. We won't see many teams that have an answer to stop us offensively.

We just have to get the self inflicted mistakes corrected which we never seem to do.

 

[conner01]

most teams are built to stop the pass. that said even teams built to stop the run won't stop this running game. if seatlle could'nt then i don't see any team being able to stop our run game. the cards are about the only team left we play who have a good run defense

 

[MissouriCowboy]

I think a lot of teams got so caught up in pass pass they forgot you have to run to win titles. A lot of teams defenses are set up to rush passer. They are not really set up to be balanced on defense.

 

[gdogg24]

most teams are built to stop the pass. that said even teams built to stop the run won't stop this running game. if seatlle could'nt then i don't see any team being able to stop our run game. the cards are about the only team left we play who have a good run defense

I agree, I think this team would still find success against good run stop teams makes me hopeful for playing most of our opponents who are geared just to rush the passer.

 

[birdwells1]

Shoot let me just find a Tyron Smith, Travis Fredrick or Zack Martin jersey I'd buy it on the spot!

Yeah now but not right after the draft like a Johnny Football jersey would sell.

 

[birdwells1]

In the end it sales Jersey, When an OL can open holes and give QB's time in the pocket and WR time to get into the rout they make big plays and they end up putting up big numbers.

But that a process that takes time and JJ would rather have the instant "bump" that a Manziel would provide. To his credit he didn't take him and hopefully that shows a change in philosophy.

 

[birdwells1]

I think a lot of teams got so caught up in pass pass they forgot you have to run to win titles. A lot of teams defenses are set up to rush passer. They are not really set up to be balanced on defense.

What we are being is "contrarian", we are one of the few has stop buying the NFL's hype job.

 

[Doomsday101]

But that a process that takes time and JJ would rather have the instant "bump" that a Manziel would provide. To his credit he didn't take him and hopefully that shows a change in philosophy.

He did not want instance bump to the extent that we would take Manziel. BP has said Jerry listens to those around him. In the end Jerry will make the final call but it will be based on the information he is getting.

 

[gdogg24]

Yeah now but not right after the draft like a Johnny Football jersey would sell.

Yeah I get it, but still linemen don't get too much love when you look for jerseys

 

[Eddie]

Nope..

Teams in the NFL are built to stop the pass. We won't see many teams that have an answer to stop us offensively.

We just have to get the self inflicted mistakes corrected which we never seem to do.

I can't agree more with this statement. With the majority of NFL Defenses built to stop aerial attacks, few (if any) are built strong enough at the point of attack to stop our ground and pound.

Don't be surprised if OL and DL are the major hauls in next year's draft. The pendulum is swinging back.

 

[ABQCOWBOY]

Been saying this for a couple of seasons now. The NFL is cyclical. Coordinators adjust to what works and teams change schemes. Passing in this league has been the standard for almost 20 years. Teams are now more able to pass the ball and put up big numbers but the issue, IMO, is that the returns are diminishing because every team can do it now. The Offensive production is up but it's up for every team. While that increases scoring and offensive production, it is also creating less and less separation. The key to winning is creating ways to separate yourself from other teams in a way that is to your advantage. More running, IMO, is how teams will do that going forward. Defenses are geared to stop the pass, which leaves them susceptible to the run. I believe that this is why teams who can run the ball down your throat are rising to the top in the NFL. JMO

 

[birdwells1]

He did not want instance bump to the extent that we would take Manziel. BP has said Jerry listens to those around him. In the end Jerry will make the final call but it will be based on the information he is getting.

But that a process that takes time and JJ would rather have the instant "bump" that a Manziel would provide. To his credit he didn't take him and hopefully that shows a change in philosophy.

He's already stated that he wanted to take Manziel and had to be talked out of it, JJ has a big bill to pay and that's AT&T Stadium, every dollar counts.

 

[Doomsday101]

He's already stated that he wanted to take Manziel and had to be talked out of it, JJ has a big bill to pay and that's AT&T Stadium, every dollar counts.

Yes he wanted to and then took the advice and went with Martin. It is Jerry team if he wanted Manziel that much and was only interested in making money Johnny Football would be in Dallas.
Jerry wants to win and those who have worked for him know it and have said so themselves winning means a lot to Jerry.

Bill Parcells said that the image of Jones is “distorted” and that Jones is a “good listener” who will adjust his own decisions and opinions if your arguments make sense. And he said that Jones’ habit of sticking his nose into every decision was something that drew him to the job because he didn’t want to work for an owner who was blasé about running the team.

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.co...cells-perception-of-jerry-jones-is-distorted/

 

[burmafrd]

when you think of how hard it is to get a top QB, putting togetheer a smash mouth offense is an idea

 

[gdogg24]

when you think of how hard it is to get a top QB, putting togetheer a smash mouth offense is an idea

Yeah but on the flip side how hard is it to find a good running back that can take the pounding year after year? And after all that you still need to show you can be somewhat balanced

 

[burmafrd]

Yeah but on the flip side how hard is it to find a good running back that can take the pounding year after year? And after all that you still need to show you can be somewhat balanced

or do RB by committee. Still easier to find a relatively high level RB then QB and a LOT cheaper