Can't Telegraph the Play-calling

[CalPolyTechnique]

I was rewatching the Skins game and I noticed a formation tendency we've played into on offense.

Every one of Prescott's pass attempts came in shotgun formation. The only exception was when he lined up under center and bootlegged and rolled out. Otherwise, every snap under center was a run play.

Teams are going to start playing Prescott under center the way defenses adjusted to guys like Kapernick and RGIII playing the run-option pass. Simply have a guy attack the QB (i.e. not biting on the run/pass option). In other words, that play-action bootleg out isn't going to fool teams too much moving forward.

 

[phildadon86]

Our coaching is predictable? NOOOOOOO i heard here it worked in 2014 and it should still work.....Must mean its true.

 

[erod]

With a rookie QB and 25 percent of the playbook available, you have to be really cautious.

Every week, I expect about 5 percent more to be added. He's got a long way to go, but he'splaying within himself well.

 

[jwooten15]

Unless our coaching staff makes adjustments and adds wrinkles to that package.

For instance: they could add a quick slant route from the slot receiver in the same formation... take a one step drop and it's out of his hands for 10+ yards.

Seeing that one time would keep defenses on their heels and not be so willing to devote one guy to attack Dak if they know they might get burned.

 

[Seven]

I don't think it matters if you're getting rid of the ball in 2-3 seconds.

That's the game plan, IMO.

It's why Beasley has been so busy.

 

[reddyuta]

Skins got onto the bootleg as the game went on, Bears will definitely be on the lookout for it but it may help our run game if Prescott doesn't keep it.

 

[DFWJC]

I was rewatching the Skins game and I noticed a formation tendency we've played into on offense.

Every one of Prescott's pass attempts came in shotgun formation. The only exception was when he lined up under center and bootlegged and rolled out. Otherwise, every snap under center was a run play.

Teams are going to start playing Prescott under center the way defenses adjusted to guys like Kapernick and RGIII playing the run-option pass. Simply have a guy attack the QB (i.e. not biting on the run/pass option). In other words, that play-action bootleg out isn't going to fool teams too much moving forward.

It's limited because at this early stage, Dak is limited.

All through the offseason and now they have done everything possible to keep him comfortable without being extremely restricted.
Despite what some think, they've done a pretty good job at that.

He's coming along nicely though, so give them time.

 

[Sydla]

With a rookie QB and 25 percent of the playbook available, you have to be really cautious.

Every week, I expect about 5 percent more to be added. He's got a long way to go, but he'splaying within himself well.

You can have only 25% of the playbook digested but still be aware that the defense can figure out what you are doing largely by just where the QB is standing when the ball is snapped.

I mean is it that much of a big issue to have Prescott maybe run a few more pass plays from under center? Or is that too difficult for this staff to have Dak do?

 

[Craig]

Weaird. A rookie qb and the playbook used with him needs to evolve. Revelation.

 

[Tommy]

I was rewatching the Skins game and I noticed a formation tendency we've played into on offense.

Every one of Prescott's pass attempts came in shotgun formation. The only exception was when he lined up under center and bootlegged and rolled out. Otherwise, every snap under center was a run play.

Teams are going to start playing Prescott under center the way defenses adjusted to guys like Kapernick and RGIII playing the run-option pass. Simply have a guy attack the QB (i.e. not biting on the run/pass option). In other words, that play-action bootleg out isn't going to fool teams too much moving forward.

Tendency you discover after a game are irrelevant.

At this early stage they have to keep the playbook simple for Dak. He has more than enough to worry about with the defenses trying to fool him every play.

They can get away with it for the Washington game. Once the opponent adjusts to the tendency you expand the playbook. Slowly but surely.

 

[DandyDon1722]

I was rewatching the Skins game and I noticed a formation tendency we've played into on offense.

Every one of Prescott's pass attempts came in shotgun formation. The only exception was when he lined up under center and bootlegged and rolled out. Otherwise, every snap under center was a run play.

Teams are going to start playing Prescott under center the way defenses adjusted to guys like Kapernick and RGIII playing the run-option pass. Simply have a guy attack the QB (i.e. not biting on the run/pass option). In other words, that play-action bootleg out isn't going to fool teams too much moving forward.

Right now it's obvious that Dak is most comfortable in an 11 formation. I hope the coaches trust him a bit more because if we could get some play action going out of 22 there could be some big plays at hand.

I guess if it's not broke don't fix it. He'll get another game experience with the Bears where we should be fairly successful, same thing with the Niners next week.

Then however, it gets interesting. Cincinnati and Green Bay.

 

[dogunwo]

I was pleased that Dunbar got some carries. No longer an obvious passing situation.

 

[Pessimist_cowboy]

I was rewatching the Skins game and I noticed a formation tendency we've played into on offense.

Every one of Prescott's pass attempts came in shotgun formation. The only exception was when he lined up under center and bootlegged and rolled out. Otherwise, every snap under center was a run play.

Teams are going to start playing Prescott under center the way defenses adjusted to guys like Kapernick and RGIII playing the run-option pass. Simply have a guy attack the QB (i.e. not biting on the run/pass option). In other words, that play-action bootleg out isn't going to fool teams too much moving forward.

The good thing is teams adjusted to RG3/kaepernick after their 2/3 seasons. Just win for now with Prescott, who cares what defenses do. ROmo comes back and Dak can continue to progress under center in practice.

 

[Idgit]

At least it's a lot harder to come up with these threads after a win.

 

[erod]

You can have only 25% of the playbook digested but still be aware that the defense can figure out what you are doing largely by just where the QB is standing when the ball is snapped.

I mean is it that much of a big issue to have Prescott maybe run a few more pass plays from under center? Or is that too difficult for this staff to have Dak do?

He didn't take a snap under center IN HIS LIFE until a few weeks ago. They're playing to his comfort zone, which is smart.

 

[Alexander]

I was rewatching the Skins game and I noticed a formation tendency we've played into on offense.

Every one of Prescott's pass attempts came in shotgun formation. The only exception was when he lined up under center and bootlegged and rolled out. Otherwise, every snap under center was a run play.

Teams are going to start playing Prescott under center the way defenses adjusted to guys like Kapernick and RGIII playing the run-option pass. Simply have a guy attack the QB (i.e. not biting on the run/pass option). In other words, that play-action bootleg out isn't going to fool teams too much moving forward.

Prescott is infinitely more comfortable in the shotgun, mainly because that is what he did in college. And you are right, the bootleg didn't fool Washington late in the game.

They are using him right currently, but the longer he plays and the more film is out there, teams will prepare for what we do and how we use him.

Right now, they are preferring to shut down the run and take their chances that he can't beat them with a big deep pass. And they are right. It is a big reason we have all of these long drives. We are not taking the chances and they are not taking risks either. Prescott just happens to be making enough of the right choices to allow them to bleed out on long drives. But once the red zone is in play, it gets harder and harder.

 

[Kevinicus]

Lucky Whitehead is also a pretty big giveaway. Always a run.

I'd like to see some situations with Zeke and Morris in the backfield.

 

[Toruk_Makto]

You can have only 25% of the playbook digested but still be aware that the defense can figure out what you are doing largely by just where the QB is standing when the ball is snapped.

I mean is it that much of a big issue to have Prescott maybe run a few more pass plays from under center? Or is that too difficult for this staff to have Dak do?

It's more difficult for Dak to do. Not for the staff to implement. Romo routinely throws from under center. But when you are under center and do say play action...the QB turns his back on the defense. That's crucial moments where he can't see the defense.

For Romo that's no big deal as he has a pretty good idea what the defense will do based on his pre-snap read and week of prep for the other team. Dak just cannot do this at this stage of his development. Yet another reason I find it crazy people thinking he gives this team a better opportunity than Romo to move the ball and win.

 

[khiladi]

I don't think it matters if you're getting rid of the ball in 2-3 seconds.

That's the game plan, IMO.

It's why Beasley has been so busy.

The Patriots do it best with Brady running a majority of his snaps out of shotgun and getting the ball out in record-time.

 

[Doomsday]

Maybe I missed it, but I don't think they have passed the ball one time when Lucky has been on the field either.