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Broaddus: Bryant’s Drop, Lack of Running Game Among Thoughts
Sunday, November 15, 2015 4:44 PM CST
By Bryan Broaddus
Football Analyst/Scout @BryanBroaddus
TAMPA, Fla. – I’ll be back Monday with an in-depth look at Cowboys-Bucs, but for now, here are 12 quick thoughts about the Cowboys’ seventh straight loss, as seen from my vantage point inside the Raymond James Stadium press box:
1) I had no problem with the third-and-1 pass play to Dez Bryant late in the game because I had seen him make that catch a million times before. What was disappointing is that I thought he was in outstanding position on Sterling Moore to come down with that ball. This one that he will look back on and know he should have made the play.
2) Tampa Bay has some talented defensive players on their front seven, but not to the point that they should have shut down the Dallas running game. I didn't see many running lanes for the backs, but I also noticed there were too many times where either Darren McFadden or Christine Michael were not as decisive as they needed to be and the ground game suffered because of it.
3) One of the things that I preached when Matt Cassel took over at quarterback was his pocket awareness and mobility. I’m not sure he played with either this afternoon. There were too many snaps when he held the ball, which led to sacks. I promise there are going to be some plays that I study on tape that he could have made to open receivers, but didn't.
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Sunday, November 15, 2015 4:44 PM CST
By Bryan Broaddus
Football Analyst/Scout @BryanBroaddus
TAMPA, Fla. – I’ll be back Monday with an in-depth look at Cowboys-Bucs, but for now, here are 12 quick thoughts about the Cowboys’ seventh straight loss, as seen from my vantage point inside the Raymond James Stadium press box:
1) I had no problem with the third-and-1 pass play to Dez Bryant late in the game because I had seen him make that catch a million times before. What was disappointing is that I thought he was in outstanding position on Sterling Moore to come down with that ball. This one that he will look back on and know he should have made the play.
2) Tampa Bay has some talented defensive players on their front seven, but not to the point that they should have shut down the Dallas running game. I didn't see many running lanes for the backs, but I also noticed there were too many times where either Darren McFadden or Christine Michael were not as decisive as they needed to be and the ground game suffered because of it.
3) One of the things that I preached when Matt Cassel took over at quarterback was his pocket awareness and mobility. I’m not sure he played with either this afternoon. There were too many snaps when he held the ball, which led to sacks. I promise there are going to be some plays that I study on tape that he could have made to open receivers, but didn't.
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