kmd24
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I watched the game for a second time, and it was very illuminating.
I originally thought they abandoned the run too early, but we were just mauling them with the front seven. Particularly Ratliff. They had a little counter to the right offensive side that worked OK (gain of 8), but that was about it.
They had some success stopping the run, but they were selling out the linebackers to stop the run. Everybody has been wondering why Witten was running free so often. That was why.
Bottom line, our defensive line is too physical for them, so we can leave the safeties back to prevent big plays. Our offensive line is too physical for them to leave their guys sitting in coverage. It is a huge advantage for us.
I can't remember the last time that I watched an Eagles/Cowboys game and thought we were the more physical team. Even the game in Philly this year seemed an even match. Not so much last week.
I originally thought they abandoned the run too early, but we were just mauling them with the front seven. Particularly Ratliff. They had a little counter to the right offensive side that worked OK (gain of 8), but that was about it.
They had some success stopping the run, but they were selling out the linebackers to stop the run. Everybody has been wondering why Witten was running free so often. That was why.
Bottom line, our defensive line is too physical for them, so we can leave the safeties back to prevent big plays. Our offensive line is too physical for them to leave their guys sitting in coverage. It is a huge advantage for us.
I can't remember the last time that I watched an Eagles/Cowboys game and thought we were the more physical team. Even the game in Philly this year seemed an even match. Not so much last week.