CFZ Couple of bye week thoughts

[Cowboyny]

-Think many would of taken a 6-2 start prior to the season. Without Dak for 5 of those games, the Cowboys did an excellent job.

-Tyler Smith is done a solid job at LT, however, think he might be better suited inside at Guard. He is a people mover and athletic enough to hit moving targets, where he struggles is against quickness and speed. Have yet to see anyone get past his anchor. Really looks like a poor man's Larry Allen.

-Turpin like Pollard needs to be more apart of the team's passing game. Hit one big play and team's will need to respect it. It blows my mind how Moore fails to use these electric players.

-Think the offense needs 1 more receiving option. What drives me crazy about Lamb is not only his drops, but never fights for the football. This offense is missing that type of player.

-Lve isn't the reason why the run defense has struggled, like one poster believes. Watch the DT's get blow off the football and the RE's struggle with outside containment. Any LB who has to take on lineman will struggle. Add in the scheme also takes players out of position at times. It's a group effort why the run defense has struggled.

-I believe the Cowboys are waring out Parsons playing him exclusively at Defensive End. He isn't going to survive the season if he is a full time defensive lineman. Also, believe he is a liability at times against the run due to his agressiveness. Play him off ball in obvious run situations, keeps him more protected and our run defense improves as well as he can just run to the football.

-Saw a jumbo DT package yesterday with Bohanna, Hankins and Golston. All those inside runs disappeared. This might be part of the solution to fix their weakness.

-These defensive pre-snap penalties are killing this defense. Many times that stop teams and these penalties extend drives that lead to points.

-I would flip Pollard/Zeke, have Zeke be more change of pace guy and the closer.

 

[Cowboysheelsreds053]

Been said number 3 should have happened a while ago, and he doesn’t have to play a lot but let him on the field. DB’s knows if they miss the jam they better Pray.

 

[fansince68]

Very good points. I think I would keep Tyler Smith at LT until Tyron gets back. Tyler is the future, gotta take our lumps now to get him ready. Our winning formula yesterday should work against most teams. Ball control offense, let the o line flow then explosive play happens. DLaw needs to be told to read before reacting especially against a mobile qb, he will still get sacks with the relentless pressure the rest if the d line gets. Agree with you on Parsons, He is a misfit going against 310lb OT. He wins some of the times, but his play drains him of energy which can lead to injury .

 

[darthseinfeld]

-Think many would of taken a 6-2 start prior to the season. Without Dak for 5 of those games, the Cowboys did an excellent job.

-Tyler Smith is done a solid job at LT, however, think he might be better suited inside at Guard. He is a people mover and athletic enough to hit moving targets, where he struggles is against quickness and speed. Have yet to see anyone get past his anchor. Really looks like a poor man's Larry Allen.

-Turpin like Pollard needs to be more apart of the team's passing game. Hit one big play and team's will need to respect it. It blows my mind how Moore fails to use these electric players.

-Think the offense needs 1 more receiving option. What drives me crazy about Lamb is not only his drops, but never fights for the football. This offense is missing that type of player.

-Lve isn't the reason why the run defense has struggled, like one poster believes. Watch the DT's get blow off the football and the RE's struggle with outside containment. Any LB who has to take on lineman will struggle. Add in the scheme also takes players out of position at times. It's a group effort why the run defense has struggled.

-I believe the Cowboys are waring out Parsons playing him exclusively at Defensive End. He isn't going to survive the season if he is a full time defensive lineman. Also, believe he is a liability at times against the run due to his agressiveness. Play him off ball in obvious run situations, keeps him more protected and our run defense improves as well as he can just run to the football.

-Saw a jumbo DT package yesterday with Bohanna, Hankins and Golston. All those inside runs disappeared. This might be part of the solution to fix their weakness.

-These defensive pre-snap penalties are killing this defense. Many times that stop teams and these penalties extend drives that lead to points.

-I would flip Pollard/Zeke, have Zeke be more change of pace guy and the closer.

Hankins will likely be a big part of what they do to fix the run defense. Im curious to see if he ends up getting Bohanna's 40% going forward

 

[charron]

Well said.

Dlaw loses contain everyplay trying to make something happen. Its very boom or bust.

They used Pollard perfectly and should continue to do so when zeke fets back. 12-15 carries for pollard is perfect.

 

[Hawkeye0202]

As always, good post!
I think Tyron comes back after the bye. I'm assuming he gets his LT job back and Tyler moves back inside.

Just me, but I don't see them adding another wide receiver at all. The offense put up 42 points Sunday with Washington, Tolbert, Brown and Feiko (ms) all on the sideline.....love the play of TEs.

Our success for the rest of the season will come down to whether or not we can fix the run defense.

 

[foofighters]

-Think many would of taken a 6-2 start prior to the season. Without Dak for 5 of those games, the Cowboys did an excellent job.

-Tyler Smith is done a solid job at LT, however, think he might be better suited inside at Guard. He is a people mover and athletic enough to hit moving targets, where he struggles is against quickness and speed. Have yet to see anyone get past his anchor. Really looks like a poor man's Larry Allen.

-Turpin like Pollard needs to be more apart of the team's passing game. Hit one big play and team's will need to respect it. It blows my mind how Moore fails to use these electric players.

-Think the offense needs 1 more receiving option. What drives me crazy about Lamb is not only his drops, but never fights for the football. This offense is missing that type of player.

-Lve isn't the reason why the run defense has struggled, like one poster believes. Watch the DT's get blow off the football and the RE's struggle with outside containment. Any LB who has to take on lineman will struggle. Add in the scheme also takes players out of position at times. It's a group effort why the run defense has struggled.

-I believe the Cowboys are waring out Parsons playing him exclusively at Defensive End. He isn't going to survive the season if he is a full time defensive lineman. Also, believe he is a liability at times against the run due to his agressiveness. Play him off ball in obvious run situations, keeps him more protected and our run defense improves as well as he can just run to the football.

-Saw a jumbo DT package yesterday with Bohanna, Hankins and Golston. All those inside runs disappeared. This might be part of the solution to fix their weakness.

-These defensive pre-snap penalties are killing this defense. Many times that stop teams and these penalties extend drives that lead to points.

-I would flip Pollard/Zeke, have Zeke be more change of pace guy and the closer.

Jerry Jones is having someone escort you from the building. You are making far too much sense for this organization!!!!

 

[CouchCoach]

Pass rushing is sexier than playing the run and gets a lot more coverage. And that can be a problem with a team like the Cowboys.

If you saw the BUF-GB game last night, you saw proof of that. They were all hopped up to go get Rodgers in prime time and got embarrassed playing the run. Aaton Jones' yards before contact were ridiculous for the #1 D against the run, possibly an underserved stat based on their prolific offense?

 

[J-man]

-Think many would of taken a 6-2 start prior to the season. Without Dak for 5 of those games, the Cowboys did an excellent job.

-Tyler Smith is done a solid job at LT, however, think he might be better suited inside at Guard. He is a people mover and athletic enough to hit moving targets, where he struggles is against quickness and speed. Have yet to see anyone get past his anchor. Really looks like a poor man's Larry Allen.

-Turpin like Pollard needs to be more apart of the team's passing game. Hit one big play and team's will need to respect it. It blows my mind how Moore fails to use these electric players.

-Think the offense needs 1 more receiving option. What drives me crazy about Lamb is not only his drops, but never fights for the football. This offense is missing that type of player.

-Lve isn't the reason why the run defense has struggled, like one poster believes. Watch the DT's get blow off the football and the RE's struggle with outside containment. Any LB who has to take on lineman will struggle. Add in the scheme also takes players out of position at times. It's a group effort why the run defense has struggled.

-I believe the Cowboys are waring out Parsons playing him exclusively at Defensive End. He isn't going to survive the season if he is a full time defensive lineman. Also, believe he is a liability at times against the run due to his agressiveness. Play him off ball in obvious run situations, keeps him more protected and our run defense improves as well as he can just run to the football.

-Saw a jumbo DT package yesterday with Bohanna, Hankins and Golston. All those inside runs disappeared. This might be part of the solution to fix their weakness.

-These defensive pre-snap penalties are killing this defense. Many times that stop teams and these penalties extend drives that lead to points.

-I would flip Pollard/Zeke, have Zeke be more change of pace guy and the closer.

I agree with almost everything you said.
I think Smith is doing a great job at LT. Do I think he might be a legend at OG? Yes, but he's damn good at LT as well and that's a much more important position IMO.
Pollard is clearly the better runner at this point. He's dynamic with the ball in his hands and he absolutely deserves more touches. But he still isn't the complete back that Zeke is. This team would have major issues if he had to block on a consistent basis. Teach him that and I'm fine with him being the main RB.
I think Davis maybe Zeke's "all around RB" replacement next year. Dude's got some game to him.

 

[Hawkeye0202]

Pass rushing is sexier than playing the run and gets a lot more coverage. And that can be a problem with a team like the Cowboys.

If you saw the BUF-GB game last night, you saw proof of that. They were all hopped up to go get Rodgers in prime time and got embarrassed playing the run. Aaton Jones' yards before contact were ridiculous for the #1 D against the run, possibly an underserved stat based on their prolific offense?

or bigger contracts for sacks

 

[baltcowboy]

-Think many would of taken a 6-2 start prior to the season. Without Dak for 5 of those games, the Cowboys did an excellent job.

-Tyler Smith is done a solid job at LT, however, think he might be better suited inside at Guard. Tackle is also a more valuable position then guard. He is a people mover and athletic enough to hit moving targets, where he struggles is against quickness and speed. Have yet to see anyone get past his anchor. Really looks like a poor man's Larry Allen.

-Turpin like Pollard needs to be more apart of the team's passing game. Hit one big play and team's will need to respect it. It blows my mind how Moore fails to use these electric players.

-Think the offense needs 1 more receiving option. What drives me crazy about Lamb is not only his drops, but never fights for the football. This offense is missing that type of player.

-Lve isn't the reason why the run defense has struggled, like one poster believes. Watch the DT's get blow off the football and the RE's struggle with outside containment. Any LB who has to take on lineman will struggle. Add in the scheme also takes players out of position at times. It's a group effort why the run defense has struggled.

-I believe the Cowboys are waring out Parsons playing him exclusively at Defensive End. He isn't going to survive the season if he is a full time defensive lineman. Also, believe he is a liability at times against the run due to his agressiveness. Play him off ball in obvious run situations, keeps him more protected and our run defense improves as well as he can just run to the football.

-Saw a jumbo DT package yesterday with Bohanna, Hankins and Golston. All those inside runs disappeared. This might be part of the solution to fix their weakness.

-These defensive pre-snap penalties are killing this defense. Many times that stop teams and these penalties extend drives that lead to points.

-I would flip Pollard/Zeke, have Zeke be more change of pace guy and the closer.

Good points but remember Tyler is 21 years old. He will get better at tackle the more he plays. Don’t worry by December I think Tyron will be back at LT and Tyler will move to guard. At least that is what Jerrah wants. The run defense is way overstated. The RPO is the problem. Teams don’t really bully us. With Dak at quarterback we beat the Eagles. The running back rotation is fine. There is a reason they limit Pollards snaps. They want him fast and healthy during the playoffs. The Cowboys receivers are fine. I noticed now they are using all three tight ends in the passing game. Turpin is starting to get some balls. In time Tolbert will start getting some passes. Kellen actually called a great game yesterday.

 

[reddyuta]

Micah is completely worn out playing DE most of the time.taking on double team will kill even proper size DEs and Micah is a light weight.If we want Micah to survive 17 games and be ready for the playoffs we should play him at LB and move him to De when we need him.

 

[Cowboyny]

Good points but remember Tyler is 21 years old. He will get better at tackle the more he plays. Don’t worry by December I think Tyron will be back at LT and Tyler will move to guard. At least that is what Jerrah wants. The run defense is way overstated. The RPO is the problem. Teams don’t really bully us. With Dak at quarterback we beat the Eagles. The running back rotation is fine. There is a reason they limit Pollards snaps. They want him fast and healthy during the playoffs. The Cowboys receivers are fine. I noticed now they are using all three tight ends in the passing game. Turpin is starting to get some balls. In time Tolbert will start getting some passes. Kellen actually called a great game yesterday.

They really have struggled defending the RPO and these mobile QB's, but they also do have issues consistently stopping the run. Think it's a mixture of scheme/execution and personnel

 

[Cowboyny]

I agree with almost everything you said.
I think Smith is doing a great job at LT. Do I think he might be a legend at OG? Yes, but he's damn good at LT as well and that's a much more important position IMO.
Pollard is clearly the better runner at this point. He's dynamic with the ball in his hands and he absolutely deserves more touches. But he still isn't the complete back that Zeke is. This team would have major issues if he had to block on a consistent basis. Teach him that and I'm fine with him being the main RB.
I think Davis maybe Zeke's "all around RB" replacement next year. Dude's got some game to him.

Thinking the same, Pollard might be the guy returning, with a cheap replacement to Zeke like Davis, who looked good yesterday.

 

[baltcowboy]

They really have struggled defending the RPO and these mobile QB's, but they also do have issues consistently stopping the run. Think it's a mixture of scheme/execution and personnel

Every time the Cowboys have issues against the run it is because teams find rhythm. The Cowboys need to break up opponents timing. Hopefully the offense getting back to last season will help.

 

[Cowboyny]

Hankins will likely be a big part of what they do to fix the run defense. Im curious to see if he ends up getting Bohanna's 40% going forward

Think both play a ton on the early downs.

 

[Cowboyny]

Very good points. I think I would keep Tyler Smith at LT until Tyron gets back. Tyler is the future, gotta take our lumps now to get him ready. Our winning formula yesterday should work against most teams. Ball control offense, let the o line flow then explosive play happens. DLaw needs to be told to read before reacting especially against a mobile qb, he will still get sacks with the relentless pressure the rest if the d line gets. Agree with you on Parsons, He is a misfit going against 310lb OT. He wins some of the times, but his play drains him of energy which can lead to injury .

Like what I heard from DLaw after the game, admitted he struggled and will work on that area to get better.

 

[fivetwos]

-Think many would of taken a 6-2 start prior to the season. Without Dak for 5 of those games, the Cowboys did an excellent job.

-Tyler Smith is done a solid job at LT, however, think he might be better suited inside at Guard. He is a people mover and athletic enough to hit moving targets, where he struggles is against quickness and speed. Have yet to see anyone get past his anchor. Really looks like a poor man's Larry Allen.

-Turpin like Pollard needs to be more apart of the team's passing game. Hit one big play and team's will need to respect it. It blows my mind how Moore fails to use these electric players.

-Think the offense needs 1 more receiving option. What drives me crazy about Lamb is not only his drops, but never fights for the football. This offense is missing that type of player.

-Lve isn't the reason why the run defense has struggled, like one poster believes. Watch the DT's get blow off the football and the RE's struggle with outside containment. Any LB who has to take on lineman will struggle. Add in the scheme also takes players out of position at times. It's a group effort why the run defense has struggled.

-I believe the Cowboys are waring out Parsons playing him exclusively at Defensive End. He isn't going to survive the season if he is a full time defensive lineman. Also, believe he is a liability at times against the run due to his agressiveness. Play him off ball in obvious run situations, keeps him more protected and our run defense improves as well as he can just run to the football.

-Saw a jumbo DT package yesterday with Bohanna, Hankins and Golston. All those inside runs disappeared. This might be part of the solution to fix their weakness.

-These defensive pre-snap penalties are killing this defense. Many times that stop teams and these penalties extend drives that lead to points.

-I would flip Pollard/Zeke, have Zeke be more change of pace guy and the closer.

Great points per usual…

Only thing I don’t agree with is the need for a WR. Gallup is the fight for the ball type you’re looking for and while many aren’t wowed by him, the team clearly thinks something of Washington, and he is returning soon. Between the starters, him, and Brown….also the need for more Turpin snaps…we are ok there barring injury. Also we need to stay with the run, not have another WR who needs targets.

I’m also concerned about Parsons but prefer to remain in denial over it lol. At least the bye is here for him to get a breather. Looking forward to him drilling Rodgers into the dirt.

I’d add a shout out to Malik Davis who I thought ran pretty well.

 

[Cowboyny]

As always, good post!
I think Tyron comes back after the bye. I'm assuming he gets his LT job back and Tyler moves back inside.

Just me, but I don't see them adding another wide receiver at all. The offense put up 42 points Sunday with Washington, Tolbert, Brown and Feiko (ms) all on the sideline.....love the play of TEs.

Our success for the rest of the season will come down to whether or not we can fix the run defense.

Another legitimate weapon will force teams to pick your poison. Teams will not play deep shells anylonger if our run game is successful and vice versa. Give me 1 more legitimate passing option.

 

[BotchedLobotomy]

I am of the uninformed opinion that the Cowboys are over emphasizing rushing the passer over stopping the run. I think this team could be better at stopping the run if they wanted to.