Can Garrett get some credit?

[rcaldw]

I've seen quite a few "kudos to Wade" posts, and rightfully so. How about Jason Garrett? The offense has been outstanding these last two games.

 

[Boyzmamacita]

The offense is coming on strong, but we've left points on the field. I don't think that's Garrett's fault, but it may explain why he isn't getting as much love as Wade. Wade is responsible for a defense that hasn't rendered any points in the last 8 quarters. Philly was near or at the top in league scoring and the Cowboys shut them out. They only surrendered 16 in the first meeting with the Eagles. Let Wade get some rare props. Meanwhile, Garrett is quietly calling some very good well-balanced games.

 

[Martice]

I will hold all praise until we win next week. We've been here before. Let's praise the team when they take us where we haven't been in about a decade or more.

 

[dbair1967]

I've seen quite a few "kudos to Wade" posts, and rightfully so. How about Jason Garrett? The offense has been outstanding these last two games.

He deserves alot of credit, especially for what he has done with Romo this year. Romo's a totally different player right now.

Still need more tds, but some of the pts left on the field arnt his fault.

 

[brickman]

I thought he did well with his game plan yesterday. Definitely came out strong and had a balanced offense for a change. Like was said above, let's see what he does this week before anointing him. But in fairness, he did a good job this week.

 

[Maikeru-sama]

Jason Garrett flatout exposed the Eagles' linebacking Core.

Not only did he run right out their inexperienced group but created several schemes that flatout confused them.

There were several times int he game where their linebackers were totally confused and didn't understand their assignments.

 

[YosemiteSam]

I've seen quite a few "kudos to Wade" posts, and rightfully so. How about Jason Garrett? The offense has been outstanding these last two games.

No. I agree I've seen better from him, but that was compared the absolute **** he was calling before.

Anyhow, like Romo said. The Cowboys are going to see a BUNCH of blitzing next week. It won't be like it was this game, especially in the first half. Which happens to be were the Cowboys did the most damage. The Eagles started blitzing in the second half. To show you what I mean.

Cowboys first half drives net yards / points. 80/TD, 62/INT, 90/TD, & 54/FG

Cowboys second half net yards / points (and blitzing!) -9/punt, -1/punt, 63/TD, 71/Missed FG, -4/punt, 41/turnover on downs, -3/End of game.

The 63 yards and TD in the second half, 49 of it was one play by Felix. You can't always depend on big plays. Without that play, the Cowboys scored zero in the second half.

We are going to see a full game of that come Saturday. Don't even THINK next weeks game is going to be a cake walk. Garrett doesn't know how to beat heavy blitzing teams. The Eagles for the most part beat themselves several times last night with several drops passes when WRs were wide open.

If the Cowboys win Saturday, it will be an earned victory, as I seriously doubt the Eagles are going to come out flat again. Think the first Cowboys / Eagle game. I expect this game to be more like that one. A real fight.

Lets hope Garrett figures something out on how to beat the Eagles blitz heavy defense. He didn't do so well once they started blitzing. (3 of 5 possessions resulting in negative yards, NOT including the forth negative possesion that was a result of the knee down possession to end the game)

 

[JohnsKey19]

Anyhow, like Romo said. The Cowboys are going to see a BUNCH of blitzing next week. It won't be like it was this game, especially in the first half. Which happens to be were the Cowboys did the most damage. The Eagles started blitzing in the second half. To show you what I mean.

Cowboys first half drives net yards / points. 80/TD, 62/INT, 90/TD, & 54/FG

Cowboys second half net yards / points (and blitzing!) -9/punt, -1/punt, 63/TD, 71/Missed FG, -4/punt, 41/turnover on downs, -3/End of game.

The 63 yards and TD in the second half, 49 of it was one play by Felix. You can't always depend on big plays. Without that play, the Cowboys scored zero in the second half.

We are going to see a full game of that come Saturday. Don't even THINK next weeks game is going to be a cake walk. Garrett doesn't know how to beat heavy blitzing teams. The Eagles for the most part beat themselves several times last night with several drops passes when WRs were wide open.


Lets hope Garrett figures something out on how to beat the Eagles blitz heavy defense. He didn't do so well once they started blitzing. (3 of 5 possessions resulting in negative yards, NOT including the knee down possession to end the game)

The good thing is there is no doubt whatsoever how the Eagles will attack us. Garrett will have an entire week to put together a gameplan to counter an aggressive defensive scheme.

The thing about the blitz is they will force us into some negative plays but if we are able to execute, the blitz will also give up some big plays.The key to the game will be how we deal with the blitz early. The Eagles wont be able to blitz as much if we are able to get up on them early.

 

[LittleBoyBlue]

While some could call him on his playcalling. I wont. We dont execute a good number of plays and he gets blamed for poor playcalling.

Anyhoo....


I am more concerned with the personal we put on the field. Those early Barber runs, if it was Felix they are scores.

I dont know why we dont start with the "speed" guy. I guess it the contract.

I would like to see them get Roy involved. Whether is be a end-around or even a handoff or a quick slant... something. Create a mismatch HEAVILY in his favor. This guy just needs to make a BIG play to get going. I am convinced.

Like it or not - we need this guy. While Garrett shouldnt force the ball to him I would like to see some plays specific for him and his strengths.

 

[Doomsday101]

Unlike some I think Garrett has done a good job. Are there calls within a game I disagree with sure but overall I think Jason has done a good job running this offense.

 

[CoCo]

No. I agree I've seen better from him, but that was compared the absolute **** he was calling before.

Anyhow, like Romo said. The Cowboys are going to see a BUNCH of blitzing next week. It won't be like it was this game, especially in the first half. Which happens to be were the Cowboys did the most damage. The Eagles started blitzing in the second half. To show you what I mean.

Cowboys first half drives net yards / points. 80/TD, 62/INT, 90/TD, & 54/FG

Cowboys second half net yards / points (and blitzing!) -9/punt, -1/punt, 63/TD, 71/Missed FG, -4/punt, 41/turnover on downs, -3/End of game.

The 63 yards and TD in the second half, 49 of it was one play by Felix. You can't always depend on big plays. Without that play, the Cowboys scored zero in the second half.

We are going to see a full game of that come Saturday. Don't even THINK next weeks game is going to be a cake walk. Garrett doesn't know how to beat heavy blitzing teams. The Eagles for the most part beat themselves several times last night with several drops passes when WRs were wide open.

If the Cowboys win Saturday, it will be an earned victory, as I seriously doubt the Eagles are going to come out flat again. Think the first Cowboys / Eagle game. I expect this game to be more like that one. A real fight.

Lets hope Garrett figures something out on how to beat the Eagles blitz heavy defense. He didn't do so well once they started blitzing. (3 of 5 possessions resulting in negative yards, NOT including the forth negative possesion that was a result of the knee down possession to end the game)

I agree that next week is a totally different game. At this point, yesterday means nothing.

That said.

Credit Garrett for the play call that got Felix to the edge and a sprint to the end zone. Can't rely on big plays to beat the blitz? Well, in actuality, big plays are often the result of a blitz.

Garrett doesn't know how to beat heavy blitzing teams? That's a bit harsh. While the season sweep means nothing once Saturday rolls around I don't buy that its quite as easy for the Eagles as "well this time we'll blitz, and win." I guess they just never thought of it in games 1 & 2.

Eagles beat themselves yesterday? Well I give us a bit more credit than that.

Still, I agree that Saturday starts 0-0, and we'd better be ready for the kitchen sink.

 

[Gaede]

Starting to change my mind a bit on him. Offense has looked really good, is more diverse than it's ever been this year...He seems to be throwing in more and more wrinkles each week

 

[YosemiteSam]

Credit Garrett for the play call that got Felix to the edge and a sprint to the end zone. Can't rely on big plays to beat the blitz? Well, in actuality, big plays are often the result of a blitz.

Go watch that play again. Two Eagles defenders that either could have tackled Felix took themselves out by picking each other off effectively allowing Felix to turn a 10 yard gain into a 49 yard TD.

It was a good running play that allowed Felix to get beyond the line of scrimmage, but Felix *should* have been stopped at a 10 yard gain.

 

[Martice]

I think we will see more of #11 and more of #85. The focus will be on Miles but we have another speed wr in Ogletree and can utilize him and Miles when Romo needs to get the ball out fast. Williams will get his passes and will make a key one for sure.

We played vanilla on offense as well yesterday. All we did was line up and punch them in the mouth. Not a lot of exotic plays although we ran the bubble screen a few times to let them know we will run it if they get a little crazy with the blitzes.

In addition, them blitzing later in the game had more to do with how we would respond to the blitz the next game than really trying to win. They wanted to get a better idea of how we'd defend the against the blitz to better prepare for next weekend.

We handle the blitz, we win because they cannot stop us without it.

 

[LittleBoyBlue]

Can't rely on big plays to beat the blitz? Well, in actuality, big plays are often the result of a blitz.

"Deep to left... that..... ball.....is...................... GONE!"

 

[Gadfly22]

I'm concerned about the blitz next week if Choice can't play. He's been very solid on 3rd downs, picking up blitzers. I know MBIII can do it extremely well too, but I'd prefer to keep him as fresh and un-banged up as possible, so he can be a force at the end of the game.

 

[TellerMorrow34]

Wade and Jason deserve some credit and respect for what they've done lately. I tip my hat to them both.

 

[hmcorp]

The eagles are considered a top notch offense. they have racked up 429 points.

they only have one more offensive touchdown than our offense.

chew on that.

we have 361 points.

with 1 less touchdown.

the difference?

a competent kicker and 3 more defensive scores than our team...

 

[wileedog]

Philly was near or at the top in league scoring and the Cowboys shut them out.

Garret's offense holding the ball for 40 minutes has a lot to do with that too.

 

[hmcorp]

Garret's offense holding the ball for 40 minutes has a lot to do with that too.

once again.

philly is #5 in the NFL in scoring.

they have ONLY scored one more OFFENSIVE touchdown than us.

why the huge duscrepancy in points? 429 to 361....