Cowboys were 29th in scoring in the red zone in 2018

[TheSkaven]

There are two really fantastic articles from Bob Sturm in the Athletic that you must read. Links are at the bottom of the post, but here is the summary:

“Almost nobody (29th) was more inefficient at scoring touchdowns in the red zone than the Dallas Cowboys.” Only the Jets, Jags and 49ers were worse!

And here’s the kicker - they were actually 30th once they got Amari Cooper! They scored touchdowns 52% of the time; league average was 76%.

“No team (32nd) was more inefficient at scoring touchdowns after a first-and-goal than the Dallas Cowboys”

And this one, which blew my mind, and what got Linehan fired, this offense was better at scoring from midfield than it was at scoring from the eight-yard line!

Yeah, we knew it was bad - but did you know it was that bad? Yet this team still ended the season 7-1.

Imagine what this team will be if Kellen Moore can fix the red zone offense?

Edit: Looks like Athletic links are blocked here? You can Google on them and find them.

 

[Jake]

How often did the Cowboys run a play inside the 10 that surprised anyone here?

 

[dmq]

I think having Frederick back will help.

 

[Cattle_Rancher]

They lack red zone targets. Who you going to in the red zone? One of the main reasons I still think TE is a big hole. I love Witten but he was past his prime when he retired.

 

[erod]

Receivers aren't wide open in the red zone, and dinks into the flat don't work.

Hence the problem.

 

[TheSkaven]

I believe that the blame lies squarely on the play-calling. Dak is a dangerous threat to run there. They just need to be more creative this year.

I know it’s a stretch but Boise State was amazing in the red zone under K.M.; hope he can bring some of that to the professional league.

 

[Diehardblues]

There are two really fantastic articles from Bob Sturm in the Athletic that you must read. Links are at the bottom of the post, but here is the summary:

“Almost nobody (29th) was more inefficient at scoring touchdowns in the red zone than the Dallas Cowboys.” Only the Jets, Jags and 49ers were worse!

And here’s the kicker - they were actually 30th once they got Amari Cooper! They scored touchdowns 52% of the time; league average was 76%.

“No team (32nd) was more inefficient at scoring touchdowns after a first-and-goal than the Dallas Cowboys”

And this one, which blew my mind, and what got Linehan fired, this offense was better at scoring from midfield than it was at scoring from the eight-yard line!

Yeah, we knew it was bad - but did you know it was that bad? Yet this team still ended the season 7-1.

Imagine what this team will be if Kellen Moore can fix the red zone offense?

Edit: Looks like Athletic links are blocked here? You can Google on them and find them.

Difficult for me to believe it was about Linehan.

 

[Diehardblues]

We were 5th in 2016 and 14th In 2017 in Redzone with same play caller.

I’d argue the talent was a bigger factor. Losing our two biggest targets in end zone with Dez and Witten probably played a bigger role.

 

[HoplessCowboysFan36]

How often did the Cowboys run a play inside the 10 that surprised anyone here?

One time I can remember.. and it went for a TD.
It was the triple option to Austin if memory serves me correctly..

 

[Mountaineerfan]

I think having Frederick back will help.

Frederick will help but when your redzone plan is run right, then right, then left in any combination with fade pass. It is easily defended. Heck even triple option running plays had, you know options.

 

[erod]

We were 5th in 2016 and 14th In 2017 in Redzone with same play caller.

I’d argue the talent was a bigger factor. Losing our two biggest targets in end zone with Dez and Witten probably played a bigger role.

Funny how Linehan didn't have these troubles with most of his other quarterbacks. Just the sucky ones.

 

[ultron]

29th in the NFL in the Redzone and still won 10 games + 1 playoff game. Imagine if they can just be average... they'd probably win 13+ and be right there at the end of January

 

[Oz-of-Cowboy-Country]

Two words: MORE BOOTLEGS





The great and powerful Oz has spoken.

 

[BourbonBalz]

I think having Frederick back will help.

It certainly can’t hurt, at least if he’s healthy. But, most of the problem was in the predictable play-calling and stupid penalties.

 

[BigCatMonaco]

Funny how Linehan didn't have these troubles with most of his other quarterbacks. Just the sucky ones.

It’s funny because Dak not only has more playoff wins than Stafford but more playoff passing TDs as well.

 

[Oz-of-Cowboy-Country]

It’s funny because Dak not only has more playoff wins than Stafford but more playoff passing TDs as well.

Dang. I didnt know that. How long has Stafford been in the league? Stafford has been pegged as one of the" just under great," good QB's in this league.

 

[BigCatMonaco]

Dang. I didnt know that. How long has Stafford been in the league? Stafford has been pegged as one of the" just under great," good QB's in this league.

Since 2009.

0-3 in the playoffs.

4 PASS TD/3 INT


Dak


1-2

5 PASS TD/ 2 INT

 

[Idgit]

Yeah. It was pretty obvious.

No Dez. No Witten. And the. With Frederick out, it affected the running game. We didn’t have a lot of answers.

It’s the single biggest issue to address this coming season.

 

[Diehardblues]

It’s funny because Dak not only has more playoff wins than Stafford but more playoff passing TDs as well.

Not comforting we’re comparing Prescott to Stafford and some of those Lion teams but thats probably where we need to dip statistically to prop Dak up.

 

[BigCatMonaco]

Not comforting we’re comparing Prescott to Stafford and some of those Lion teams but thats probably where we need to dip statistically to prop Dak up.

You realize the only reason the comparison was made was because someone said linehan didn’t have issues with his “good” QBs.


I can direct you to plenty of statistics where he sits alongside only guys like Peyton and luck or Russell and Brady if that helps you