Cowboys changed their defensive scheme

[xwalker]

I have not seen anything posted about the defensive scheme change.

They played a 3 man DL as their base defense. RoMc would always line up in one of the gaps and Lee would sometimes line up in the other gap.

I don't know if it was specific for the Patriots or if it was something they wanted to do because they had RoMc back at MLB. It definitely helps having a MLB that is 6-4 and probably close to 270.

Is is definitely a big scheme change for the Cowboys which is more interesting considering that people claim their coaches are never innovative.

 

[Wolfpack]

Its hard to tell live but I thought it was a 3-3-5 sort of thing to get Jones on Gronk.

 

[CCBoy]

It well could be a blink set for the Patriots, but adds great flex for a strong tight end team. It also is something that now has to be game planned for, as well. Those sorts of add ons improve the developing projection for later on.

 

[TonyRomo17]

I have not seen anything posted about the defensive scheme change.

They played a 3 man DL as their base defense. RoMc would always line up in one of the gaps and Lee would sometimes line up in the other gap.

I don't know if it was specific for the Patriots or if it was something they wanted to do because they had RoMc back at MLB. It definitely helps having a MLB that is 6-4 and probably close to 270.

Is is definitely a big scheme change for the Cowboys which is more interesting considering that people claim their coaches are never innovative.

they are innovative on that side of the ball

 

[WoodysGirl]

 

[JoeyBoy718]

I noticed that too. I don't like the idea of taking McClain out for Hitchens. If a 3-man front keeps our best front-7 on the field, so be it. I prefer the scheme that has Hayden on the bench and RoMc on the field.

 

[Macnalty]

No matter what configuration we play if we do not figure out how to deal with the receiver rub we are in big trouble unless we provide immediate pressure to the QB.

 

[KingintheNorth]

Marinelli is a coach's coach. He gameplans to his opponent and makes in game adjustments. I wish it rubbed off down the hall.

 

[31smackdown]

I was wondering if they were going to do this after I saw the Bills do something similar when they played New England. It definitely slowed Brady's read's down a few times. With McClain, Lee and Hardy on the field you can mix up the looks quite a bit with their versatility.

 

[NextGenBoys]

They changed their formation. Formation is not scheme.

 

[JohnsKey19]

Need 3 pass rushers for this to work. With Hardy and Gregory on the way back, you can shuffle 2 groups of a solid 6 man rotation at DL. Pretty sure we'll see more of this vs Eli.

 

[visionary]

I have not seen anything posted about the defensive scheme change.

They played a 3 man DL as their base defense. RoMc would always line up in one of the gaps and Lee would sometimes line up in the other gap.

I don't know if it was specific for the Patriots or if it was something they wanted to do because they had RoMc back at MLB. It definitely helps having a MLB that is 6-4 and probably close to 270.

Is is definitely a big scheme change for the Cowboys which is more interesting considering that people claim their coaches are never innovative.

Unfortunately we were not playing a team that believes it is best to wait until after the game to make any adjustments

 

[Idgit]

No matter what configuration we play if we do not figure out how to deal with the receiver rub we are in big trouble unless we provide immediate pressure to the QB.

Is it still a 'rub' when they're just blocking the DBs outright? I'm not sure it is.

 

[texbumthelife]

Marinelli is a coach's coach. He gameplans to his opponent and makes in game adjustments. I wish it rubbed off down the hall.

Marinelli is a good coach, but that game was more indicative of his inability to adjust. He came up with a great scheme, but once the Patriots figured it out, it was exposed. He also never adjusted to the rubs and kept playing press. He's done some good things, but lets not absolve him of all guilt. To me, Garrett, Linehan and Marinelli are all great at scheming, but their in game adjustments are almost non-existent. This is one of the biggest things holding this team back, besides the injuries obviously. I just don't think this team turns the corner until they have some innovative guys willing to take chances and adjust. Right now they're all about vanilla playcalling with great execution. That'll win you some games, for sure, but you're going to have to get creative at some point.

 

[texbumthelife]

Is it still a 'rub' when they're just blocking the DBs outright? I'm not sure it is.

All they have to do is act like the CB impeded them, which is what they did. The refs will consider it a rub and not call it. Amendola throwing his arms up while in the act of blocking was enough to get the no-call.

This is really where Jerry and or Garrett have to step up and bring this to the league's attention.

 

[VACowboy]

I have not seen anything posted about the defensive scheme change.

They played a 3 man DL as their base defense. RoMc would always line up in one of the gaps and Lee would sometimes line up in the other gap.

I don't know if it was specific for the Patriots or if it was something they wanted to do because they had RoMc back at MLB. It definitely helps having a MLB that is 6-4 and probably close to 270.

Is is definitely a big scheme change for the Cowboys which is more interesting considering that people claim their coaches are never innovative.

I and others have had plenty to say about the absence of practical creativity in Garrett's offense, but I've not read a post claiming the defense lacks imaginative coaching.

I doubt we have witnessed a scheme change. My guess is that Marinelli just tailored his personnel to combat the particularities of the NE offense. Whichever, it was pretty impressive to see it work.

 

[xwalker]

Is it still a 'rub' when they're just blocking the DBs outright? I'm not sure it is.

A WR can't block the DB until the otherg receiver has caught the ball.

One problem with that is that if the DB is up on the WR then when the WR blocks it just looks like the DB is pressing.

 

[Floatyworm]

Breaking News...........

Cowboys got beat by 24pts

As much as everyone wants to blame the QB and the offense....Our DBs can't tackle...nor catch an INT.

I'm starting to suspect something .....like the DBs have quit on the coach to get him fired. It's pretty

easy to pick out a guy that's not doing his job...but the whole damn unit isn't performing. Saying it

right now...Jerome Henderson and the DBs have an ax to grind and they had better figure it out.

 

[xwalker]

The Pats opened the 3rd quarter in a jumbo type formation. The Cowboys would not play the 3 man line against that formation.

 

[Idgit]

A WR can't block the DB until the otherg receiver has caught the ball.

One problem with that is that if the DB is up on the WR then when the WR blocks it just looks like the DB is pressing.

I think the hitch is that you're allowed to impede the DB if you're 'playing the ball,' whatever that is. So looking at the QB and throwing up your hands like your'e going to catch it makes it a judgement call. A judgement call for ******** people, as it's an obvious pick.