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Sturm: Scott Linehan's logic is making it easier to defend Cowboys
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Special contributor Bob Sturm answered questions in a chat Thursday. Here are some highlights:
Any thoughts or explanation for why Linehan's offense seemed allergic to throwing on first down or running on third down vs. New England?
Sturm: I think they fell in love with the idea that they could declare their intentions last year and nobody could slow them down. They probably thought that could be the plan for the indefinite future, too. This year things changed quickly and he is stuck in tendencies. I think calling a game is much more difficult than any of us could ever imagine and passing on 1st down probably feels like the thing that precedes 2nd and 10 with a backup QB. So, I understand his logic. I just think that logic is making the defenses job too easy.
How much will getting Randy Gregory back help the defense?
Sturm: Good question. He is young and raw and not great at everything right now. But, he is very good at jumping off the snap and dipping that shoulder to get to the QB which makes him very valuable. I think having him in select spots - 3rd downs and such - should be a great way for the team to collapse the pocket on QBs. The DL might be able to be the source of a playoff run. I mean that.
How impactful do you think Christine Michael could be if he got starter's touches?
Sturm: I think he can really help the team with his physical style and his juice. He is very athletic and when he is right he can be devastating. But, clearly, they have not rushed him out to the field. There could be a reason and there could be a reason that the Seahawks decided to move on as well. In fact, there is, if you listen to his old RB coach. So, while I want to see more of him, I am leery of those back story reasons.
What must Greg Hardy do to try and rectify his image? Is there anything he can do?
Sturm: I don't know. He seems to sort of enjoy the intimidating Defensive Lineman persona so I am not sure he is going to turn things around with many people. But, he is a great football player so if all of his future headlines are about football and great moments on the field, the rest eventually passes with time. We forgive as a society for most transgressions over time.
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Gosselin: Why the Cowboys miss Bill Callahan this season
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Special contributor Bob Sturm answered questions in a chat Thursday. Here are some highlights:
Any thoughts or explanation for why Linehan's offense seemed allergic to throwing on first down or running on third down vs. New England?
Sturm: I think they fell in love with the idea that they could declare their intentions last year and nobody could slow them down. They probably thought that could be the plan for the indefinite future, too. This year things changed quickly and he is stuck in tendencies. I think calling a game is much more difficult than any of us could ever imagine and passing on 1st down probably feels like the thing that precedes 2nd and 10 with a backup QB. So, I understand his logic. I just think that logic is making the defenses job too easy.
How much will getting Randy Gregory back help the defense?
Sturm: Good question. He is young and raw and not great at everything right now. But, he is very good at jumping off the snap and dipping that shoulder to get to the QB which makes him very valuable. I think having him in select spots - 3rd downs and such - should be a great way for the team to collapse the pocket on QBs. The DL might be able to be the source of a playoff run. I mean that.
How impactful do you think Christine Michael could be if he got starter's touches?
Sturm: I think he can really help the team with his physical style and his juice. He is very athletic and when he is right he can be devastating. But, clearly, they have not rushed him out to the field. There could be a reason and there could be a reason that the Seahawks decided to move on as well. In fact, there is, if you listen to his old RB coach. So, while I want to see more of him, I am leery of those back story reasons.
What must Greg Hardy do to try and rectify his image? Is there anything he can do?
Sturm: I don't know. He seems to sort of enjoy the intimidating Defensive Lineman persona so I am not sure he is going to turn things around with many people. But, he is a great football player so if all of his future headlines are about football and great moments on the field, the rest eventually passes with time. We forgive as a society for most transgressions over time.
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