Twitter: Bob Sturm on the Cowboys offense going forward

[nate dizzle]

Some folks hate Dak so much, they would rather lose with Cooper Rush.

Thinking Dak is average is not hate. You're just all overly sensitive to any criticism of him/praise of Rush. Also, let us know when that happens m'kay?

 

[mldardy]

It can't. Cincinnatti is a mess on offense. NYG have nobody named anything other than Daniel Jones or Saquon Barkley. Wentz is Carson Wentz. The Rams offense has been a mess all year.

The defense is REALLY good, but the defense has been playing horrible offenses. This week (Philly) is their first REAL test.

Oh stop with this nonsense. This is moving the goalpost logic. At some point you have to give this defense the credit that it is due. If we shut down Philly's offense you'll come back and say 'well Philly's offense wasn't that good anyway' and then the next team we shut down and on and on. The offense we have played are NFL offenses and we are shutting them down.

 

[Mark]

Uh oh the Dak Hater - Pro Rush crowd is about to topple Sturm

Does any real fan actually "hate" Dak, or aim to pit teammates against each other? One would hope anyone here would wish both of them the utmost success in whatever mission they're tapped for on behalf of their team.

That said, when it comes to decision-making concerning their respective roles at the moment: Dak's last two outings have resulted in embarrassing losses, while Rush seemingly can't miss at the moment, fitting quite comfortably into the driver's seat of the jalopy the coaching staff constructed for him.

How ironic, that it took an injury to Dak for an increasingly-futile offensive scheme to be reined-back to the run-heavy formula that has historically been successful for this team? (With a lot of help from a monster defense, of course.)

 

[JD_KaPow]

In fairness, unless you have played Buffalo, no one has played a top offense because no one has a top offense. Philly yesterday got of to a hot start and then struggled to get 3 more points the rest of the day.

And Buffalo managed 3 points in the second half against Miami.

There's no mythical "top offense" that scores constantly and never struggles. One bad half doesn't discount what the Eagles have been doing.

 

[America's Cowboy]

Thinking Dak is average is not hate. You're just all overly sensitive to any criticism of him/praise of Rush. Also, let us know when that happens m'kay?

I haven't said anything bad about Cooper. If anything, I have praised him for his contribution this season so far. You're the one butthurt knowing full well Dak is about to start any game now. Waaah. lol

 

[Stash]

I do think the offense's limitations will catch up to them.

The defense/ST can't sustain this level of play forever.

Have to create a more balanced contribution

I’m in total agreement with you. This offense has to improve because this formula is unsustainable. A performance like this past week won’t get it done against Philadelphia.

 

[Techsass]

And Buffalo managed 3 points in the second half against Miami.

There's no mythical "top offense" that scores constantly and never struggles. One bad half doesn't discount what the Eagles have been doing.

Although they've only scored over 30 once against the Lions. 38-35 Lions; 24-7 Vikings; 24-8 Commanders; 29-21 Jaguars & 20-17 against the Cardinals. We've been in the same neighborhood except for our opener against Tampa Bay.

I think our D can limit their scoring, but we have to be able to do more than just score feild goals. Our offense needs to kick it up a notch or 2 moving on from here.

 

[DallasDW00ds0n]

Does any real fan actually "hate" Dak, or aim to pit teammates against each other? One would hope anyone here would wish both of them the utmost success in whatever mission they're tapped for on behalf of their team.

That said, when it comes to decision-making concerning their respective roles at the moment: Dak's last two outings have resulted in embarrassing losses, while Rush seemingly can't miss at the moment, fitting quite comfortably into the driver's seat of the jalopy the coaching staff constructed for him.

How ironic, that it took an injury to Dak for an increasingly-futile offensive scheme to be reined-back to the run-heavy formula that has historically been successful for this team? (With a lot of help from a monster defense, of course.)

Rush can’t miss? Out of 12 drives yesterday, 9 were four plays. We barely had a pulse on offense.

 

[nate dizzle]

I haven't said anything bad about Cooper. If anything, I have praised him for his contribution this season so far. You're the one butthurt knowing full well Dak is about to start any game now. Waaah. lol

Lol. You don't get it. I can't wait for it. I'm excited for him to come back and prove a point.

 

[erod]

Although they've only scored over 30 once against the Lions. 38-35 Lions; 24-7 Vikings; 24-8 Commanders; 29-21 Jaguars & 20-17 against the Cardinals.

I think our D can limit their scoring, but we have to be able to do more than just score feild goals. Our offense needs to kick it up a notch or 2 moving on from here.

The interesting thing though is that the offense HAS scored touchdowns consistently when it needed to during this streak.

When the Giants took the lead, Dallas came back with 17 unanswered. When Cincy scored late to take the lead, Dallas came back with a touchdown. Same with Washington.

However, with a lead, the Cowboys offense just kind of treads water, and they need to become more assertive than that now that the offensive line is settling in. Yesterday, Dallas just nursed the lead while the Rams offense sputtered against our defense.

It's an unusual and unlikely approach for Dallas. Similar to what the McMahon Bears, Dilfer Ravens, Johnson Bucs, and early Wilson Seahawks often did.

Simply put, we don't have a quarterback on this team who can run a dynamic passing offense against top teams. This method is our only chance.

 

[phildadon86]

Bottom line is we have probably played 4 of the worst Olines in football the first 5 weeks. Bengals, Rams, Skins, Bucs. Next week will be a big test.

I agree. But it’s not like Philly is out there beating up on great teams either. They haven’t faced a defense like this and we haven’t faced an offense like theirs. It’s going to be a very interesting game

 

[erod]

Lol. You don't get it. I can't wait for it. I'm excited for him to come back and prove a point.

He proved our point against the Bucs, 49ers, Chiefs, and Broncos the last few times he played good teams.

That's the point.

 

[erod]

I agree. But it’s not like Philly is out there beating up on great teams either. They haven’t faced a defense like this and we haven’t faced an offense like theirs. It’s going to be a very interesting game

This is true.

The mobile quarterback gives the Eagles the edge, but I'm not sure their vaunted offensive line will hold up against this crew, especially if Micah can go close to full speed.

 

[DenCWBY]

I do think the offense's limitations will catch up to them.

The defense/ST can't sustain this level of play forever.

Have to create a more balanced contribution

Agreed but the QB may not necessarily be the contributing position we need to adjust for the "limitations".

 

[America's Cowboy]

Lol. You don't get it. I can't wait for it. I'm excited for him to come back and prove a point.

Yeah, prove you wrong, but will you show up and admit you were wrong?

 

[Acceptablename]

Agree with most of the sentiments above but all hail to Cooper Rush.I want him to get his money he saved our bacon.

 

[Hawkeye0202]

 

[nate dizzle]

Yeah, prove you wrong, but will you show up and admit you were wrong?

Sure thing. Tough task though. I've said all along he's an average qb. If the coaches learned anything the past few weeks, it's that an average qb can win with this offense if they play smart and conservatively. So they will likely limit Dak, which will make him look average no matter what, so proving otherwise is going to be tough.

One thing though...if he sucks and all of a sudden the line looks awful again and he's holding the ball forever waiting on guys to get open, and we lose...Will you admit you're wrong?

 

[McKDaddy]

I agree the offense needs to improve but I think we have faced some decent defenses. With 2 OL players (playing out of position \ unplanned starter), a very inexperienced WR corp and a backup QB.

Who is to say that Rush can't get better?

Who is to say that maybe the team plays harder & more as a unit with him as QB?

Maybe Dak comes back and is able to run the offense a little better as a veteran starter.

Maybe Dak's thumb doesn't heal quickly and by the time he is really healthy the team is already humming.

It's a long season. Lots of things can happen.

 

[RonWashington]

It can't. Cincinnatti is a mess on offense. NYG have nobody named anything other than Daniel Jones or Saquon Barkley. Wentz is Carson Wentz. The Rams offense has been a mess all year.

The defense is REALLY good, but the defense has been playing horrible offenses. This week (Philly) is their first REAL test.

Whoa wait a minute there ….have you stopped to think the Cowboys defense contributed to the mess in Cincy as well as the Rams . And the Giants beat the Packers after being down 2 touchdowns . You play who’s on the schedule . When I saw the Bucs Bengals and Rams first five weeks that’s stacked to come out 4-1 I’ll take it . Philly has not exactly had to face Canton Ohio .