Faulk on Rich Eisen Show

[KJJ]

There's a popular misconception that we're running more with Prescott than we did with Romo. This is our play selection so far after removing plays when leading by more than 10 points inside the last 5:00 of the game.

2016
run 179 (48.4%)
pass 191 (51.6%)

2014
run 468 (48.2%)
pass 503 (51.8%)

Murray had 158 carries after 6 games in 2014 compared to 137 carries for Zeke.

 

[percyhoward]

Murray had 158 carries after 6 games in 2014 compared to 137 carries for Zeke.

That's because Morris and Dunbar have been getting a larger share of the carries this year than Randle and Dunbar did in 2014, and because -- hello Marshall -- we've got a running QB this year.

Through six games in 2014 we had 194 rushes, and we've had 193 so far this year.

 

[kazzd58]

i got chills!! yessir!

 

[dfense]

People who know football, really know football, all agree about what Romo will bring to this offense. I think I will go with what they think over what weekend warrior Bob thinks is best.

This is the year.

 

[Cowboy06]

There's a popular misconception that we're running more with Prescott than we did with Romo. This is our play selection so far after removing plays when leading by more than 10 points inside the last 5:00 of the game.

2016
run 179 (48.4%)
pass 191 (51.6%)

2014
run 468 (48.2%)
pass 503 (51.8%)

You can't argue with facts and numbers. They simply don't lie. Thanks for the post.

 

[T-RO]

Haven't heard that misconception at all.

Sarcastic?

Faulk said as much in this very clip...that Tony would be thrown it more..

 

[T-RO]

People who know football, really know football, all agree about what Romo will bring to this offense. I think I will go with what they think over what weekend warrior Bob thinks is best.

This is the year.

Experts who know quarterbacking almost universally appreciate Romo. But can you name some of these top football minds that think Romo should start now?

Troy, Jimmy, Daryl J all say they would continue to start Dak. Tony is old and broken down now and Dak is playing strong.

 

[AzorAhai]

There's a popular misconception that we're running more with Prescott than we did with Romo. This is our play selection so far after removing plays when leading by more than 10 points inside the last 5:00 of the game.

2016
run 179 (48.4%)
pass 191 (51.6%)

2014
run 468 (48.2%)
pass 503 (51.8%)

Do you have the numbers for 1st down runs this year vs 2014? Just watching it seems they are throwing more on 1st down, but stats have a way of being different than the eye test says.

 

[percyhoward]

Do you have the numbers for 1st down runs this year vs 2014? Just watching it seems they are throwing more on 1st down, but stats have a way of being different than the eye test says.

The first-down play selection in the 1st half is posted above. By the 2nd half, we've been running more this year, but that has more to do with the fact that we're actually very good at running the ball while protecting the lead -- unlike in 2014. People used to say we imposed our will with the running game. So far this year, we really have been.

 

[BAT]

Where is the stat for momentum. Stay with what's working.

 

[dfense]

Experts who know quarterbacking almost universally appreciate Romo. But can you name some of these top football minds that think Romo should start now?

Troy, Jimmy, Daryl J all say they would continue to start Dak. Tony is old and broken down now and Dak is playing strong.

Who cares what Aikman thinks. Like he's some football mind or something. He knows all about riding someone else's coat tails into the hall. He's probably doesn't want Romo to eclipse any more of his Cowboy records, if there are any left.
I'd listen more to Jimmy's opinion, and he was all for Romo up until a week or two ago.

Either way, put Romo in and he fails go back to Dak. The only real issue is the Dak fans who are afraid Romo will light it up. They want to hang their hat on "chemistry" but really? Why not give Tony the rope if they are so sure he'll hang himself?

 

[Risen Star]

I agree with Marshall. Prescott doesn't know what he's looking at.

 

[NorthTexan95]

True, but we ran a lot against 8 or 9 in the box in 2014. The 2nd Philly game was a good example. And I was all for it. In the past if teams showed 8 or 9 man fronts hellbent on stopping the run, it was an automatic audible into a pass. Teams were able to easily dictate what we did on offense by simply showing one look and then changing the look.

I hate to say a 'commitment to the running game', but that's what it was in 2014. A commitment to using a strength of ours (run game) to help Romo become an even more efficient QB. It also plays to this scheme in general which is predicated on being able to run the ball to work with the longer pass routes and the play action which Tony is great at.

What Faulk misses out on this is that Dak stretches the field horizontally because he can bootleg in both directions well and is hard for the weakside container to catch if he reads the bootleg correctly. That makes 10 vs. 10 on a running play instead of 11 vs. 10 if the weakside containment sticks with Dak. To me, it's pretty obvious...if you can stretch the field vertically it helps the *passing* game and if you stretch the field horizontally, it helps the run game. With Romo and Dez coming back, we'll pass the ball very well and be more explosive if they return to their old form. But I think it takes away from the run game because Romo isn't as effective on the bootleg, especially bootlegging left.

YR

Well said.

This is the same offense as 2014 but yet it's also different with Dak. Romo is the better quarterback but Dak does things Romo can't. As you point out, the horizontal element is a big change. Dak is so good going to his left or right.

 

[Jinxx13x]

Interesting take on Dak and Zeke.

Jday thanks for this post very interesting.

I always liked faulk as a player glad he can put the cowboy hate aside to give a honest take. I love the fact he said he watch zeke in Pass Protection because it is something i have noticed. Thanks Faulk

 

[Sportsbabe]

Who cares what Aikman thinks. Like he's some football mind or something. He knows all about riding someone else's coat tails into the hall. He's probably doesn't want Romo to eclipse any more of his Cowboy records, if there are any left.
I'd listen more to Jimmy's opinion, and he was all for Romo up until a week or two ago.

Either way, put Romo in and he fails go back to Dak. The only real issue is the Dak fans who are afraid Romo will light it up. They want to hang their hat on "chemistry" but really? Why not give Tony the rope if they are so sure he'll hang himself?

 

[TwentyOne]

There's a popular misconception that we're running more with Prescott than we did with Romo. This is our play selection so far after removing plays when leading by more than 10 points inside the last 5:00 of the game.

2016
run 179 (48.4%)
pass 191 (51.6%)

2014
run 468 (48.2%)
pass 503 (51.8%)

That wasnt Falks point though.

 

[Sepia]

Who cares what Aikman thinks. Like he's some football mind or something. He knows all about riding someone else's coat tails into the hall. He's probably doesn't want Romo to eclipse any more of his Cowboy records, if there are any left.
I'd listen more to Jimmy's opinion, and he was all for Romo up until a week or two ago.

Either way, put Romo in and he fails go back to Dak. The only real issue is the Dak fans who are afraid Romo will light it up. They want to hang their hat on "chemistry" but really? Why not give Tony the rope if they are so sure he'll hang himself?

Because it could sacrifice a lot in the process. Losses, playoff success, home field advantage, etc. And I would really rather him not suffer anymore severe injuries.

 

[DFWJC]

There's a popular misconception that we're running more with Prescott than we did with Romo. This is our play selection so far after removing plays when leading by more than 10 points inside the last 5:00 of the game.

2016
run 179 (48.4%)
pass 191 (51.6%)

2014
run 468 (48.2%)
pass 503 (51.8%)

Yes.
To me this year looks a lot like 2014:
Outstanding run game with the o-line and backs (league-leading in 2014 and so far this year)
Outstanding efficiency with the QB (league-leading 2014, not far off in 2016)
Very good +/- turnovers

Romo ran it to near perfection in 2014
Prescott is off to a great start in 2016

I do think they are running into less desirable alignments this year, like Faulk is saying.
But they are so good they're beating it anyway.
In that regard, he may be wrong about how much Dallas would run with Romo. The difference would be that there may not be a safety in the box as much when they do.
That's IF Romo even plays. lol

 

[Maxmadden]

Yes.
To me this year looks a lot like 2014:
Outstanding run game with the o-line and backs (league-leading in 2014 and so far this year)
Outstanding efficiency with the QB (league-leading 2014, not far off in 2016)
Very good +/- turnovers

Romo ran it to near perfection in 2014
Prescott is off to a great start in 2016

I do think they are running into less desirable alignments this year, like Faulk is saying.
But they are so good they're beating it anyway.
In that regard, he may be wrong about how much Dallas would run with Romo. The difference would be that there may not be a safety in the box as much when they do.
That's IF Romo even plays. lol

Same offensive line as 2014 but 2 years improved. They look like they are really starting to gel.

Wr. position has improved.

RB position has improved with a legitimate homerun threat. If you put 8 or 9 in the box, one broken tackle and it's off to the races. You still have to try and run against the stack box or you will let the defense dictate what you are going to run.

 

[CowboyRoy]

Dak has to learn to audible out of 8 man boxes. Very frustrating to see a stacked box and we run it anyway

Its working quite nicely in case you didnt notice the 5-1 record and the 150 yards per fame rushing.

Out is Garrett's "take what the defense give you" in is the Linehan "impose your will".