News: CBS: Cowboys trying to find ways to help QB not make risky throws

[CCBoy]

Cowboys trying to find ways to help QB not make risky throws
by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/teams/page/DAL/dallas-cowboys


Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo tried on two occasions during a Week 1 loss against the 49ers to force the football to wide receiver Dez Bryant despite being covered by multiple defenders. Both times Romo threw interceptions.

"I think it’s pretty clear -- you don’t force the ball to people," head coach Jason Garrett said, per ESPN. "Dez is a great player, but [Jason Witten is] a great player too. Terrance Williams, Cole Beasley, Devin Street, Dwayne Harris, all those guys are really, really good football players, who, if given an opportunity, are going to come through for us. Tony understands that. Tony’s typically struck a really nice balance about trying to give these guys a chance and understanding how to read things out and throwing the ball to the right guy."

As one of the top wide receivers in the NFL, defenses will pay extra attention to Bryant on a weekly basis. Garrett said it will be up to the coaching staff to find ways to get the football to Bryant without having Romo make risky throws.

"It’s what happens every week in the NFL," Garrett said. "Dez Bryant, if you look at his whole body of work throughout his career, he’s gotten doubled throughout most games every game he’s every play. The same thing with Jason Witten. These guys are really good players. Week in and week out they find ways, we’ve tried to find ways to give them opportunities."

 

[BAT]

Cowboys trying to find ways to help QB not make risky throws
by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/teams/page/DAL/dallas-cowboys


Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo tried on two occasions during a Week 1 loss against the 49ers to force the football to wide receiver Dez Bryant despite being covered by multiple defenders. Both times Romo threw interceptions.

"I think it’s pretty clear -- you don’t force the ball to people," head coach Jason Garrett said, per ESPN. "Dez is a great player, but [Jason Witten is] a great player too. Terrance Williams, Cole Beasley, Devin Street, Dwayne Harris, all those guys are really, really good football players, who, if given an opportunity, are going to come through for us. Tony understands that. Tony’s typically struck a really nice balance about trying to give these guys a chance and understanding how to read things out and throwing the ball to the right guy."

As one of the top wide receivers in the NFL, defenses will pay extra attention to Bryant on a weekly basis. Garrett said it will be up to the coaching staff to find ways to get the football to Bryant without having Romo make risky throws.

"It’s what happens every week in the NFL," Garrett said. "Dez Bryant, if you look at his whole body of work throughout his career, he’s gotten doubled throughout most games every game he’s every play. The same thing with Jason Witten. These guys are really good players. Week in and week out they find ways, we’ve tried to find ways to give them opportunities."

Best way to help Romo is to get him a coach that will hold him accountable and puts the fear of God in him. Landry was like that, so was Jimmy. Players may say they hate those kind of coaches, but they really respect them and appreciate them when they look back on their careers. All players need direction, trust in a plan.

 

[Boyz981]

This offense needs more spacing...

 

[Jarv]

How come Megatron was so open so often in the Detroit game while Dez is always blanketed? Is out our routes/scheme?

 

[triplets92]

How come Megatron was so open so often in the Detroit game while Dez is always blanketed? Is out our routes/scheme?

Stafford was able to extend plays while keeping his eyes down field. The same thing our qb is famous for.

 

[noshame]

We will return to the dink and dunk, and along with a stout running game that may be enough. As far as Megatron, Dez does not have his speed. If Romo is going to try to throw the ball into double coverage and let Dez try to make a play, it can't be short like all the throws last week.

 

[JohnnyHopkins]

How come Megatron was so open so often in the Detroit game while Dez is always blanketed? Is out our routes/scheme?

I'm still really annoyed at the way Romo played last Sunday, but if we are being honest he normally has at least one or two games like this per season where he just does not see the field well. He was sluggish against Philly and late against Green Bay last season, 2012 he had a few major stinkers against Chicago, the Giants and the Commanders. Who could forget Detroit in 2011?

Personally I am hoping that he just got his one stinker out of the way for the year and he will be able to go back to that guy that makes us forget last Sunday for about six games or so.

 

[morasp]

Just get rid of the ball sooner and add some plays for Harris. Russell Wilson was holding the ball less then a second against the Packers and the Seahawks looked pretty good.

 

[Jstopper]

This game really was an anomoly for Romo. I bet dollars over nickels that he returns to form next week

 

[perrykemp]

How come Megatron was so open so often in the Detroit game while Dez is always blanketed? Is out our routes/scheme?

Because Megatron is the most physically imposing WR in the entire history of the NFL?

He came out of college at 6'5, 239 lbs, and ran a 4.35 forty. All that AND he can jump.

The NFL has never seen a WR with those physical characteristics.

We have to stop comparing Dez to Megatron. Better comparison is to the other in the top 2-6 like AJ Green, Julio Jones, Brandon Marshall, etc etc

 

[Sportsbabe]

This is ridiculous after 10 plus years in the league (... and I didn't read the article because I'm done with this BS). Tony needs to do what he is capable of doing and that's play the right way.

 

[BoysFan4ever]

Ok Tony. Don't throw into double & triple coverage. I'm kind of thinking he knew that already. He did it anyway.

He was definitely not into that game last Sunday.

 

[big dog cowboy]

Cowboys trying to find ways to help QB not make risky throws

Run the friggin ball.

(I read that somewhere)

 

[TheFinisher]

Good old "play to what the defense is trying to make us do, not what we want to do" Jason Garrett mantra.

 

[Jstopper]

Good old "play to what the defense is trying to make us do, not what we want to do" Jason Garrett mantra.

I think there has to be a healthy mix of both. Yes sometimes you stick with your play calling and go full steam ahead but sometimes it is wise, to pay attention to the defense. You dont always wanna run the ball when the defense is in a 46 defense, with 8 in the box.

 

[MissouriCowboy]

JG is the annoying PC guy at your job.

 

[TheFinisher]

I think there has to be a healthy mix of both. Yes sometimes you stick with your play calling and go full steam ahead but sometimes it is wise, to pay attention to the defense. You dont always wanna run the ball when the defense is in a 46 defense, with 8 in the box.

There can be a mix, but this offense needs to go through its playmakers Dez and Murray. 14 snaps inside the redzone on Sunday and not one target for the leagues most efficient redzone receiver. We already know Murray didn't get the touches down there he should have, so what the hell are we doing?

 

[CCBoy]

There can be a mix, but this offense needs to go through its playmakers Dez and Murray. 14 snaps inside the redzone on Sunday and not one target for the leagues most efficient redzone receiver. We already know Murray didn't get the touches down there he should have, so what the hell are we doing?

Game conditions are different from the start of a game until later. As I recall, Murray had a TD as well.

 

[Craig]

How come Megatron was so open so often in the Detroit game while Dez is always blanketed? Is out our routes/scheme?

Horrible defense

 

[CF74]

RE: Cowboys trying to find ways to help QB not make risky throws


Simple, take the ball out of his hands...