DCT:Dallas Cowboys vs NYG 18 DOs and DON’Ts for Dallas

[cowboyjoe]

Dallas Cowboys vs. New York Giants Week 7 Manifesto: 18 DOs and DON’Ts for Dallas


Jonathan Bales

From last week’s Manifesto:

I’m not one to erroneously label a game as a “must win” unless, mathematically, a team actually must win it to stay alive.

Mathematically, this game is not a “must win” for Dallas. Emotionally, however, it might be just that. Can this team truly come back from a 1-4 start to make the playoffs (and not just make the post-season, but win there)? Of course it’s possible, but realistically, this week’s game in Minnesota is about as close to “must win” as it gets in Week Six.

This week, the Cowboys will have the opportunity to begin to prove me wrong. While I don’t think the hole they’ve dug themselves is insurmountable, I do think that will be the case if they continue to play as they have thus far. Can the Cowboys really flip the switch and begin playing disciplined, selfless football? Monday can’t get here soon enough.

This week’s Manifesto consists of all “DOs” and “DON’Ts” for Dallas. Hey, there’s a lot that needs to change. . .

DOs and DON’Ts

DO blitz a little more this week–but disguise them PLEASE!
DON’T worry about Brandon Jacobs–focus on stopping Ahmad Bradshaw.
DO place Gerald Sensabaugh, not a linebacker, on Bradshaw.
DON’T keep shooting yourselves in the foot with senseless penalties.
DO implement max protection a few times to take shots downfield.
DO stop the run early so the Giants can’t utilize the playaction pass.
DON’T blitz up the middle
DO call some designed rollouts OR throw some back-shoulder fades
DON’T keep running the same plays from the same formations.
DO play incredibly aggressively
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http://dallascowboystimes.com/2010/...week-7-manifesto-18-dos-and-donts-for-dallas/

 

[sonnyboy]

Dallas Cowboys vs. New York Giants Week 7 Manifesto: 18 DOs and DON’Ts for Dallas


Jonathan Bales

From last week’s Manifesto:

I’m not one to erroneously label a game as a “must win” unless, mathematically, a team actually must win it to stay alive.

Mathematically, this game is not a “must win” for Dallas. Emotionally, however, it might be just that. Can this team truly come back from a 1-4 start to make the playoffs (and not just make the post-season, but win there)? Of course it’s possible, but realistically, this week’s game in Minnesota is about as close to “must win” as it gets in Week Six.

This week, the Cowboys will have the opportunity to begin to prove me wrong. While I don’t think the hole they’ve dug themselves is insurmountable, I do think that will be the case if they continue to play as they have thus far. Can the Cowboys really flip the switch and begin playing disciplined, selfless football? Monday can’t get here soon enough.

This week’s Manifesto consists of all “DOs” and “DON’Ts” for Dallas. Hey, there’s a lot that needs to change. . .

DOs and DON’Ts

DO blitz a little more this week–but disguise them PLEASE!
DON’T worry about Brandon Jacobs–focus on stopping Ahmad Bradshaw.
DO place Gerald Sensabaugh, not a linebacker, on Bradshaw.
DON’T keep shooting yourselves in the foot with senseless penalties.
DO implement max protection a few times to take shots downfield.
DO stop the run early so the Giants can’t utilize the playaction pass.
DON’T blitz up the middle
DO call some designed rollouts OR throw some back-shoulder fades
DON’T keep running the same plays from the same formations.
DO play incredibly aggressively
....


Does this guy really think he did something here?

I especially like the "Do place Sensabaugh, not a linebacker, on Bradshaw" As if this was actually a good strategy to use exclusively.

Great idea lets dedicate Sensabaugh to Bradshaw every play. Lets never have him blitz, help with a double team or play deep.
More critical, lets do the same thing all game and let Eli know that.

Of course Sensabaugh would offer better coverage on Bradshaw than a LB. And on many plays he should.

However, you only have 4 DBs in a base defense. Does this writer think it would be better to have one of our LBs drop 30 yards down field to help cover one of the WRs?

There are going to be stuations, especially in our base defense, where a LB is going to have to cover Bradshaw.

 

[Kevinicus]

Absolute DON'T call any rollout plays!