DMN Blog: Todd Archer's training camp observations

[dallasfaniac]

The ratio of runs to passes. I was hoping JG was going to run this year.
8:13 is not good, according to me. I dont want Dallas to be a pass first team like philly. I want to pass only on 3 rd downs. So out of 21, i would like to have seen 5 throws. Barber was getting many first downs, today. No need to pass, on first down.

Wait until the season before worrying about pass/run ratios. Pass plays need to be practiced more because they require everyone to be on the same page, whereas running plays require the RB to pick the right hole, etc.

 

[tchoice23]

I hate when the QB completes almost 80% of his passes, too.

I did not like the number of passing plays. 13/21 is twice as many as needed.

 

[tchoice23]

we're not going to be 50/50 running and passing

We are gonna be a pass happy team?

 

[BAT]

My views from this morning at camp:

It was the Marty B and Tchoice show.........

Marty B was very impressive in his blocking in the middle drill and making some very nice catches, including a tremendous one handed catch along the sidelines.

Choice broke several delays and draws up the middle for long gains/tds. He has a really quick burst and maybe used more than expected.

MBIII and Felix had some nice runs as well, but they were stuffed in the back field or for short gains more often than not.

The screen is back, a couple of the were run, with Felix executing one for a would be TD, with Kozier leading him.

Barber fumbled once and would have been a TD return for Sensabough. Felix also let #57 poke the ball out from behind, on a run, it too would have been a TD for #57.

Didn't see a single interception, but did see Jenkins and Scandrick make good plays on the ball.

Marty B, did I mention him already, is too big for DBs to cover him and too fast for LBs........I expect a big year for him.

The offense clearly beat up on the defense in the running game.

#59 looks like a natural DWare type OLB, #53 looks too short, slow and bulky as a OLB. #58 looks good playing along side Barbie.

Lets hope that Flo goes injury free. We have no backup LT on the roster. Free is just about worthless as a blocker.

Newman got hammered trying to return a punt......it was is fault not the defenders. I'm surprised he didnt get injured.

Pics to come later.

Sweet! I knew Felix and Marty B were going to be our breakout stars on O, but it looks like Choice is going to really push Barber for playing time. Very nice.


Gotta love that BWilliams (59) is looking like Ware Jr, especially b/c Ware has spent so much time w/him. Butler-Strong (57) is already making plays, forcing fumbles. If JWill (58) is getting reps alongside Carp, then it must be at MIKE (James spot), that has me excited b/c I think that is his most natural position. Octavien (53) is not likely to land a roster spot on the team this year so if he's stinking it up its no big deal.


Not happy about Free looking worthless at LT though. Working against Ware will either make him better or break him completely.


Thanks for the report, looking forward to the pics!!

 

[tchoice23]

Wait until the season before worrying about pass/run ratios. Pass plays need to be practiced more because they require everyone to be on the same page, whereas running plays require the RB to pick the right hole, etc.

I pray you are right

 

[superpunk]

I did not like the number of passing plays. 13/21 is twice as many as needed.

Don't look at practice ratios. Typically you will practice your running plays less. It's not like Garrett is calling pass-heavy offense in anticipation of his regular season offense on the second day of camp. The passing offense needs more reps. That's just the way it is.

 

[tchoice23]

Don't look at practice ratios. Typically you will practice your running plays less. It's not like Garrett is calling pass-heavy offense in anticipation of his regular season offense on the second day of camp. The passing offense needs more reps. That's just the way it is.

idk that. I ll believe you

 

[speedkilz88]

We are gonna be a pass happy team?

Going by your criteria, every nfl team is pass happy.

 

[AdamJT13]

Don't look at practice ratios. Typically you will practice your running plays less. It's not like Garrett is calling pass-heavy offense in anticipation of his regular season offense on the second day of camp. The passing offense needs more reps. That's just the way it is.

That's what I was going to say. There's much less practice time needed for the running game than for the passing game.

 

[Concord]

** On back-to-back running plays against the first team, Bobby Carpenter had two would-be tackles after shedding O-linemen. Both earned the praise of Reggie Herring, the LB coach.

After all the posts about not hitting in practice that made me laugh.

 

[bayeslife]

The ratio of runs to passes. I was hoping JG was going to run this year.
8:13 is not good, according to me. I dont want Dallas to be a pass first team like philly. I want to pass only on 3 rd downs. So out of 21, i would like to have seen 5 throws. Barber was getting many first downs, today. No need to pass, on first down.

Glad you got it figured out. Inform the other 31 offensive coordinators as well.

 

[BAT]

Carp is an all star when it comes to would-be-tackles, there is no one better at those than dear old Barbie.

 

[Chocolate Lab]

Good stuff, Mr. Cowboy.

That's multiple sources now saying Marty B. and B-Will are looking good.

 

[NextGenBoys]

The ratio of runs to passes. I was hoping JG was going to run this year.
8:13 is not good, according to me. I dont want Dallas to be a pass first team like philly. I want to pass only on 3 rd downs. So out of 21, i would like to have seen 5 throws. Barber was getting many first downs, today. No need to pass, on first down.

Thank god you're not affiliated with this team in any way.

 

[adbutcher]

I hate when the QB completes almost 80% of his passes, too.

 

[aikemirv]

I am not worried about the run pass ratio. I just don't want to see as much down the field passing that puts Romo in a bad situation. Otherwise, dumpoffs and screens and a short passing game is a great thing.

 

[RS12]

Defensive end Marcus Dixon had an active team period, forcing an early Kitna throw after beating Ryan Gibbons and later he deflected a Romo pass to Patrick Crayton.

Love to see this guy pan out. Dont like the part about McQuistan throwing him around though.

 

[rynochop]

Good news on McBriar, hopefully he'll back to his old form.

Good to see Crayton practicing his fair catches.