Dallas Cowboys RB Rico Dowdle on how he sees the run game improving in 2024

[cowboys5xsbs]

 

[Coogiguy03]

Up the middle Up the middle, get what ya can, up the middle again!!

 

[McKDaddy]

Well, it's comforting that the brain trust used the off season to fully evaluate the situation & come up with "simplify". Guess there just isn't enough time during a 17 week season to come up with "simplify".

 

[Aven8]

The run game still comes back to the Oline so hopefully that mess is cleaned up

 

[Mac_MaloneV1]

The run game needs to just be faster, in general.

But the biggest problem - for years - has been running the ball in disadvantageous situations. Only running when they have a numbers advantage is really the only change that matters.

 

[Rockport]

Up the middle Up the middle, get what ya can, up the middle again!!

You’re one strange cookie.

 

[CCBoy]

You’re one strange cookie.

The next time the Cowboys take the field in Oxnard, pads will be on and things will be different. Assuming Guyton remains at the top of the pecking order at left tackle, he’ll be in line for plenty more battles with Parsons, and all eyes will certainly be on those two moving forward.

https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/202...r-guyton-micah-parsons-first-team-left-tackle

This will say the most!

 

[SteveTheCowboy]

The run game still comes back to the Oline so hopefully that mess is cleaned up

 

[Cowboy4ever]

I think the team wanted to be more physical in the run game. When you look at the OL drafted the last couple of years, it is easy to see that they wanted a more physical type player. All of our RB currently are more physical than explosive runners. I think the intent is to beat the D into submission during the game, so those 2.5-3 yard runs in the first half become 5-7 yard runs in the second. Shorten the game and set up the passing game for big hits in the second half.

 

[thunderpimp91]

It's an interesting quote and sadly I think it's an accurate one. Looking back to 2023 where the Cowboys really struggled was blocking at the 2nd level. Changing the reds/keys is probably a needed adjustment, but one that probably could and should have been made mid season last year. The inability to do so is concerning.

 

[DallasEast]

You’re one strange cookie.

 

[big dog cowboy]

Anything is better than last year. That was ridiculous.

 

[Rockport]

And so are you.

 

[DallasEast]

And so are you.

Oh, no doubt. You speak the gospel truth. I am a Macaroon, through and through. The real question is, "What kind of strange cookie are you?"

 

[Rockport]

Oh, no doubt. You speak the gospel truth. I am a Macaroon, through and through. The real question is, "What kind of strange cookie are you?"

Old and stale.

 

[Chocolate Lab]

I can't believe the team is even having to feature interviews with Rico Dowdle.

 

[DallasEast]

I can't believe the team is even having to feature interviews with Rico Dowdle.

It is a by-product of a running back room headlined by the Return of the Ewok.

 

[fivetwos]

I’m far from an XO expert, but this much I know….

Our offense appears to be very predictable at times. There were instances in which I’d have sworn the defense knew exactly what play was being run….

Yet I continue to hear the term “simplify.”

 

[charron]

I’m far from an XO expert, but this much I know….

Our offense appears to be very predictable at times. There were instances in which I’d have sworn the defense knew exactly what play was being run….

Yet I continue to hear the term “simplify.”

Yup. This has been an issue for over a decade. It's as if they have 1 play per formation with very little misdirection. It is not too often they execute a successful play and we say we didn't see that coming.

 

[Ranching]

You’re one strange cookie.

I see more of a strange cupcake. Cookie is my dog's name, don't mess with my 15 year dog! Lol, I'm gonna have to put her as my avatar....