Cowboys clearly need to run the ball more than not

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Cowboys clearly need to run the ball more than not! We almost did it today.

28 rush
31 pass

It's not even because we almost had two 100 yard backs, because our D is ready to win it all!!
One day Kellen Moore will figure out.

Dan Quinn HCIW!!!
 

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Moore will NEVER figure it out! His DNA is to throw the ball! Only reason we running now is cause he was backed into a corner with Rush at QB! Don’t worry, when Dak returns we will go back to what he knows best (throwing) and also back to losing football games! That’s been my entire issue with Moore as OC! It doesn’t help that him and Jerry believe that Dak is an elite QB that can win by throwing! Worst part is I truly believe all things being equal Dak is better than Rush. However, the play calling is much worse with Dak! If we stuck to run first with Dak and set up play action off that we could be a serious contender IMO especially with the D playing at a high level. I’m hoping they see how effective running the ball with Rush but not holding my breath! They over value Dak which is obvious based on the $$$ he got! He’s an above ave QB but not a top 5 QB, maybe not even top 10! Dak should NEVER be throwing the ball 35+ times! And if ya look at the history of this team under Dak, we played r best football when we were a run first team and that included Dak as well
 

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It is not just about running the ball more. Tonight we ran the ball smart, mixed it up with both backs and found a hole in the Giants defense and keep going to it. The team is usually so quick to go away from what is working instead of finding the weakness and hitting it continously.
 

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Moore will NEVER figure it out! His DNA is to throw the ball! Only reason we running now is cause he was backed into a corner with Rush at QB! Don’t worry, when Dak returns we will go back to what he knows best (throwing) and also back to losing football games! That’s been my entire issue with Moore as OC! It doesn’t help that him and Jerry believe that Dak is an elite QB that can win by throwing! Worst part is I truly believe all things being equal Dak is better than Rush. However, the play calling is much worse with Dak! If we stuck to run first with Dak and set up play action off that we could be a serious contender IMO especially with the D playing at a high level. I’m hoping they see how effective running the ball with Rush but not holding my breath! They over value Dak which is obvious based on the $$$ he got! He’s an above ave QB but not a top 5 QB, maybe not even top 10! Dak should NEVER be throwing the ball 35+ times! And if ya look at the history of this team under Dak, we played r best football when we were a run first team and that included Dak as well

agreed.
 

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You can all day behind Tyler and Peter's. They were moving people.

Man that is the line up I had been begging for. Then they came out and off to the races.

I was yelling at the TV "SEE!"
 

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Cowboys clearly need to run the ball more than not! We almost did it today.

28 rush
31 pass

It's not even because we almost had two 100 yard backs, because our D is ready to win it all!!
One day Kellen Moore will figure out.

Dan Quinn HCIW!!!
This...


Biggest difference is playcalling. Period.
 

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He still has (and always will) have a throw first mentality.

Calling running plays just isn't in his DNA.

But I agree. More running would be better.
 

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Will the play calling be similar with Dak though??? Really frustrating being a fan and seeing it so clearly when guys making millions don’t!
 

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Yes you could argue that rush's ability to throw maybe set up some runs? I mean last year after the broncos dak was seeing single high safety and not able to beat it.
 

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And i really believe Moore is a smart dude! He just isn’t the best fit for this team and the personnel we have! Give him an elite QB and weapons and that’s a dangerous combo!
 

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It is not just about running the ball more. Tonight we ran the ball smart, mixed it up with both backs and found a hole in the Giants defense and keep going to it. The team is usually so quick to go away from what is working instead of finding the weakness and hitting it continously.

Totally agree, I've said before that Kellen just doesn't have the run schemes. It looked improved today but we still need more designed misdirections, qb draw plays, hb draw play, and just power runs with the big boys in.
 

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It’s not rocket science! Week one only 18 carries and Dak had 29 attempts in a little more than half a game! Last 2 weeks Rush 31 attempts each week and 27 and 30 carries respectively!
 
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