BTB: Dez Bryant Disappears From Cowboys Gameplan Again. Why?

[TonyRomo17]

http://www.bloggingtheboys.com/2013...nt-disappears-from-cowboys-gameplan-again-why

I hope this anwers the "Dezzappointment" thread, was open all game but they didnt throw to him..smh

 

[perrykemp]

http://www.bloggingtheboys.com/2013...nt-disappears-from-cowboys-gameplan-again-why

I hope this anwers the "Dezzappointment" thread, was open all game but they didnt throw to him..smh

I don't think there is any questioning that Romo isn't looking Dez's way nearly as much as you'd expect.

The question is WHY?

 

[ScipioCowboy]

Once again, the problems are myriad. There's not one easy solution.

 

[Ultra Warrior]

More proof that Dez ISN'T "Wide Open" but lets post some freeze framed shots & act like he was.

 

[Super_Kazuya]

Tired of the useless trend of Internet skybox hindsight complete with .gifs. We have no idea what each play is trying to accomplish, no idea what the quarterback is being told to do, wind conditions on the particular play. It just ends up being a bunch of second-guessing by a beer gut Madden reject.

Equally tired of the idea that Dez is a football god running open every play, if only we would just throw it to him... making the (flimsy) assumption that he runs his routes correctly every play, catches everything his way, never fumbles or causes interceptions and is never on the sidelines acting stupid. I sure hope Dez is owning his poor performances better than all of the excuse makers. On a positive note, from what I can tell, he is.

 

[The Natural]

I dont think I've seen a player with this kind of talent just disappear from game plans as frequently as this team has done with Dez. I'm sure the he cant get any separation crowd will be here shortly to justify him being targeted just 4 times, or maybe they have another excuse this week? Let's wait and see.

 

[TheCount]

I've said it before, but I think Garrett's scheme is pretty juvenile in terms of getting receivers favorable matchups and/or scheming receivers open.

Instead it's more of the "Here's your route, get open."

We are amongst the worst in the league in terms of big plays - I'm talking Jacksonville Jaguars and Buffalo Bills territory. Asking a guy to beat double coverage on his own instead of scheming around it is plain stupid.

 

[Alexander]

I dont think I've seen a player with this kind of talent just disappear from game plans as frequently as this team has done with Dez. I'm sure the he cant get any separation crowd will be here shortly to justify him being targeted just 4 times, or maybe they have another excuse this week? Let's wait and see.

The talent we all seem to believe he has does not show when teams decide that they are going to try to eliminate him from the game. It is difficult to explain beyond the fact that perhaps he is very limited in the types of routes he can run successfully and teams are gearing towards that.

 

[The Natural]

The talent we all seem to believe he has does not show when teams decide that they are going to try to eliminate him from the game. It is difficult to explain beyond the fact that perhaps he is very limited in the types of routes he can run successfully and teams are gearing towards that.

I see your post, I would refer you to the one below..which I believe is the more accurate assessment.

I've said it before, but I think Garrett's scheme is pretty juvenile in terms of getting receivers favorable matchups and/or scheming receivers open.

Instead it's more of the "Here's your route, get open."

We are amongst the worst in the league in terms of big plays - I'm talking Jacksonville Jaguars and Buffalo Bills territory. Asking a guy to beat double coverage on his own instead of scheming around it is plain stupid.

 

[Alexander]

I see your post, I would refer you to the one below..which I believe is the more accurate assessment.

It is probably a little bit of both. Garrett's system is not especially conducive to exploiting mismatches, but Bryant's route running is nothing to write home about either.

 

[The Natural]

It is probably a little bit of both. Garrett's system is not especially conducive to exploiting mismatches, but Bryant's route running is nothing to write home about either.

Dez route running is not poor to the point where you can justify 4 targets, in fact its the most exaggerated flaw in his game. I could understand few targets in games like NY where they were shadowing a safety over top and a linebacker to the inside. You can shut down ANY WR if you scheme that way. The Bears did not do that.

 

[CowboyGil]

They were playing against one of the worst if not the worst run defense in the league.
As for the rest of the games he's disappeared in, who knows.

 

[Roadtrip635]

It's about the scheme and play design and this offensive staff just isn't good at it. Look at other teams top receivers. Andre Johnson is leading the league in catches, yet every defense knows that on passing plays he is the primary target, who else are they gonna throw to, yet he still gets receptions. Antonio Brown is second and every team knows Big Ben wants to get the ball to him and they still find a way. Josh Gordon, most fans couldn't even name another Browns WR and they have no running game, but still find ways to get him the ball. Pierre Garcon gets a ton of receptions, and again who else are they gonna throw to, that team doesn't have any other real threats. We all see highlights every week of guys like AJ Green, Jimmy Graham, Gronk etc. catching balls wide open and think how could the other team just leave them so open? Sure, some cases are they just plain out beat their man, but in a lot of cases it's their OC creating plays to get them those wide open looks.

All those guy have a ton of natural talent, but so does Dez. The difference is those teams have found ways to give their players an edge and utilize those talents.

 

[NoLuv4Jerry]

I think it is quite simple. Based on the route they are asking him to run....the Cowboys/QB ASSUME pre-snap that he will be doubled and take a safety with him...thus opening up another route/receiver. Remember these things are happening fast. So you are not going to wait and see if your assumption was correct AND you have an internal clock AND you are wondering whether or not the OL will hold up...AND you are wondering if they are blitzing...and you are wondering if the blitz is going to come from the LEFT, CENTER, or RIGHT...AND you are wondering if the RB is going to make the correct read and pick up the blitz. That is just a FEW things that is going on with the QB during this 4 - 5 second opportunity. Not making excuses for the Cowboys...but these are all the things you have to consider when you line him up outside. I will bet the Cowboys line him up outside with the HOPE that he is doubled...so they can easily cover up their lack of desire to burn the midnight oil scheming lesser WRs open. This scheme is what it is. It has been in place for 6+ years. It requires guys to beat there man. Which should be made easier with Dez taking on two guys. This is why we saw games with the rookie getting double digit targets.

But smart teams cover the rookie with their best CB...and give their lesser CB help. And the rookie is not ready to beat someone else's best CB on a consistent basis.

The ball placement and windows Romo has to throw 2 are really underated! His job is NOT easy!

 

[17yearsandcounting]

I was at the game and spent a ton of time watching Dez. He was open a ton. There is something very wrong with this offense. Romo has gone from gunslinger to Jeff Garcia.

 

[Super_Kazuya]

I was at the game and spent a ton of time watching Dez. He was open a ton.

WRs are always "open" on running plays. Hint: the DBs are trying to get away from him.

 

[Bungarian]

All these offensive problems could be solved with a good offensive coordinate. Something the Cowboys don't have at the moment.

 

[noshame]

The real answer? Romo refuses to throw the ball down the field if there's not at least 3yds of separation. When are you people going to get the idea that Romo has no confidence in his arm or his receivers.

 

[dcjules]

I've said it before, but I think Garrett's scheme is pretty juvenile in terms of getting receivers favorable matchups and/or scheming receivers open.

Instead it's more of the "Here's your route, get open."

We are amongst the worst in the league in terms of big plays - I'm talking Jacksonville Jaguars and Buffalo Bills territory. Asking a guy to beat double coverage on his own instead of scheming around it is plain stupid.

scheme plain and simple...and simply taking a chance every once in a while.....week after week the other teams find away to get their #1 open and/or the ball. We do not..blame for me goes to scheme and coaches.

 

[17yearsandcounting]

The real answer? Romo refuses to throw the ball down the field if there's not at least 3yds of separation. When are you people going to get the idea that Romo has no confidence in his arm or his receivers.

Thats the way it seems. The big plays are gone.

You can't trust these morons to have a long drive down the field without the killer brain fart.