Cole Beasley: the cog is missing

[Miller]

Im a firm believer that last year went so smooth because Cole literally was our 3rd down bail out and was untouchable in the slot. When we added Switzer I was like “we are going to abuse teams underneath.” I feel like this year we are forcing it to Dez or not working it underneath. Yes Ds adjust from year to year but that is when you have to adjust and figure ways to get guys involved. Just think this missing piece isn’t mentioned a lot.

 

[Doomsday]

I posted this in another thread. One of the reasons it is being forced to Dez is because teams are doubling Beasley and Witten on third down.

Just one example of many, the Cards did the same thing.

 

[bayeslife]

It turns out teams realized the only one who ever gets open 1v1 is Cole.

 

[John813]

I've only seen a few clips here and there(like the one just posted by @Doomsday ), but teams are playing the short underneath stuff. The medium and deep routes are there for the taking. Just need to actually connect on some to keep them honest.

 

[SDCowboy]

As mentioned, he's often double teamed now.

 

[Miller]

I posted this in another thread. One of the reasons it is being forced to Dez is because teams are doubling Beasley and Witten on third down.

Just one example of many, the Cards did the same thing.

I hadn’t seen this so thanks for posting! It’s frustrating to see the opposition adjust yet we are slow to counter

 

[links18]

Defenses are ignoring the deep part of the field against us, smothering anything within 15 yards of scrimmage and they are being rewarded for it, except when Dak rolls out....

 

[Miller]

As mentioned, he's often double teamed now.

I got that and as I said Ds adjust..just think with that happening we need to counter and try to make teams pick their poison. It seems the routes we are going to..10 yard stops and throws to the hash aren’t working

 

[Idgit]

We've got three TEs who can catch. We've got Elliott out of the backfield, and drafted Switzer for this purpose. And Dak can run. If we could protect him better, finding open receiving options shouldn't be a problem.

 

[Idgit]

I hadn’t seen this so thanks for posting! It’s frustrating to see the opposition adjust yet we are slow to counter

We did score on that play, though.

 

[TheMarathonContinues]

We've got three TEs who can catch. We've got Elliott out of the backfield, and drafted Switzer for this purpose. And Dak can run. If we could protect him better, finding open receiving options shouldn't be a problem.

I agree. I don't want to hear this "guys aren't open..." talk... if you protect Dak and give him time then guys will get open....corners can't defend you for 4 or 5 seconds......

 

[BigD16]

I hadn’t seen this so thanks for posting! It’s frustrating to see the opposition adjust yet we are slow to counter

"Slow to counter" implies that we actually counter, which we don't.

 

[Wolfpack]

It's pretty easy to defend him when you know what route is gonna run. He runs a pivot and an out depending on how the defense lines up.

 

[CowboyRoy]

I posted this in another thread. One of the reasons it is being forced to Dez is because teams are doubling Beasley and Witten on third down.

Just one example of many, the Cards did the same thing.

If that is true, then it is pretty sad in regards to respect for Dez.

 

[CowboyRoy]

We've got three TEs who can catch. We've got Elliott out of the backfield, and drafted Switzer for this purpose. And Dak can run. If we could protect him better, finding open receiving options shouldn't be a problem.

One has to wonder why they arent using Switzer more in the slot. And after killing the Rams in the first half it was the Rams that came out in the 2nd half with the adjustments to turn the tide. As usual, Garrett does NOTHING.

 

[perrykemp]

I posted this in another thread. One of the reasons it is being forced to Dez is because teams are doubling Beasley and Witten on third down.

Just one example of many, the Cards did the same thing.

Why aren't the WRs/TE's picking for one another?

 

[Yakuza Rich]

One has to wonder why they arent using Switzer more in the slot. And after killing the Rams in the first half it was the Rams that came out in the 2nd half with the adjustments to turn the tide. As usual, Garrett does NOTHING.

Having Switzer and Cole out there at the same time probably tips off that it's a pass. Also, Switzer got zero playing time due to injury.

I'm not exactly pleased with the offense, but I think we are fretting over it too much. When your offense dominates the game in the first half and time of possession and your defense gives up 22 points at home in the 2nd half, I'd rather focus on that.




YR

 

[Idgit]

One has to wonder why they arent using Switzer more in the slot. And after killing the Rams in the first half it was the Rams that came out in the 2nd half with the adjustments to turn the tide. As usual, Garrett does NOTHING.

What adjustments did the Rams make, out of curiousity? They looked to be doing pretty much the same things in both halves.

And who you taking off the field to feature the two slot WRs? Terrence? Witten? That grouping is a change of pace we could be playing around with more, but it's not going to be an offensive staple for us. I mentioned it, though, because it's something we've got the option of going to if teams are doubling Beasley.

 

[CowboyRoy]

Having Switzer and Cole out there at the same time probably tips off that it's a pass. Also, Switzer got zero playing time due to injury.

I'm not exactly pleased with the offense, but I think we are fretting over it too much. When your offense dominates the game in the first half and time of possession and your defense gives up 22 points at home in the 2nd half, I'd rather focus on that.




YR

Agree on the defense. But I see Switzer in there plenty. But its always a fake reverse.

 

[CowboyRoy]

What adjustments did the Rams make, out of curiousity? They looked to be doing pretty much the same things in both halves.

And who you taking off the field to feature the two slot WRs? Terrence? Witten? That grouping is a change of pace we could be playing around with more, but it's not going to be an offensive staple for us. I mentioned it, though, because it's something we've got the option of going to if teams are doubling Beasley.

I take out Terrance for sure. I would take them all out on different occasions. Even Dez. Give them different looks.

So your analysis is that each team did the exact same things and the result just flipped completely? What can I say, another bad analysis on your part.

I saw the Rams take advantage of the middle of the field more in the 2nd half. Challenging guys like heath and Jaylon Smith to make plays. Specifically the route for Gurley over the middle on the passing route where he scored a TD on the Jeff Heath Tackle whiff.

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