Fix this and things get better

[cowboyblue22]

not sure there is any thing that will fix the cowboys any more have watched for a long time and each year every thing seems to continue to stay the same pretty much given up on them

 

[Bobhaze]

That could easily be the case.

When Jerry first ran Jimmy off, I couldn't really believe what I was seeing. For years, I really didn't believe Jerry could be that bad. And now, man I tell ya, if you don't believe he's a terrible GM, you're either having brain issues or are in some sort of weird denial.

And in reality, Jerry has never, ever done the real work of an NFL GM. Doing that job right requires a full time commitment of studying players, film, talking to coaches, prepping for personnel acquisitions in addition to the draft...the list could go on.

Jerry has never put in a full time commitment on being a GM because he has so many other jobs. And he does delegate a lot to Will McClay and Stephen. While most GMs are working their tails off, Jerry is often negotiating the next boxing match, concert or tractor pull at the stayjum, or filming his next pizza commercial doing some embarrassing video.

The bottom line is, Jerry just wants to “play GM”, have the title, win some glory and street cred for himself as a “football guy” when he doesn’t even put in the work required to be the very thing he craves. It’s actually pathetic.

 

[buybuydandavis]

Hard to believe, our Cowboys have played 180 minutes of football in 3 games, yet have only had the lead for 13 of those 180 minutes. This has a big influence on how you are able to play.

For everyone criticizing the playcalling and not running the ball enough, it’s pretty hard to use the ground game effectively when you’re down 2-3 scores in the second half of games. And the passing game has actually been very good, enabling us to come back to take the lead in both the Atl and Sea games. In fact, the Cowboys had TD drives of 94 and 89 yards against Sea in the second half.

So here’s the fix-

• Score first- or at least don’t fall two scores behind in the first qtr.
• Win the turnover battle.

Sure it’s easier said than done, but for everyone mad at the playcalling, again it’s hard to assert your running game when you’re down two scores in the second half.

The first 15 minutes of Sunday’s game with Cle will determine a lot of how this team will be able to put its best foot forward. Falling behind two scores always cuts your game plan in half.

"Fix: score more points."

Yeah. That generally does it.

 

[Verdict]

Hard to believe, our Cowboys have played 180 minutes of football in 3 games, yet have only had the lead for 13 of those 180 minutes. This has a big influence on how you are able to play.

For everyone criticizing the playcalling and not running the ball enough, it’s pretty hard to use the ground game effectively when you’re down 2-3 scores in the second half of games. And the passing game has actually been very good, enabling us to come back to take the lead in both the Atl and Sea games. In fact, the Cowboys had TD drives of 94 and 89 yards against Sea in the second half.

So here’s the fix-

• Score first- or at least don’t fall two scores behind in the first qtr.
• Win the turnover battle.

Sure it’s easier said than done, but for everyone mad at the playcalling, again it’s hard to assert your running game when you’re down two scores in the second half.

The first 15 minutes of Sunday’s game with Cle will determine a lot of how this team will be able to put its best foot forward. Falling behind two scores always cuts your game plan in half.

I’m trying to decide if we are passing well in the second half because we are behind or if things start to click in the second half. Processing... processing....processing....

 

[Verdict]

The better your team is, the more possessions you want to have. The larger the sample size the more often the better team wins.

If you have a worse team you want fewer possessions, smaller sample size, and hope to outperform in the smaller sample size in fewer overall possessions.

 

[Verdict]

"Fix: score more points."

Yeah. That generally does it.

Brilliant. Well played.

 

[kskboys]

"Fix: score more points."

Yeah. That generally does it.

Actually, that method keeps getting tried, and keeps losing to "Keep the other team from scoring".

 

[kskboys]

And in reality, Jerry has never, ever done the real work of an NFL GM. Doing that job right requires a full time commitment of studying players, film, talking to coaches, prepping for personnel acquisitions in addition to the draft...the list could go on.

Jerry has never put in a full time commitment on being a GM because he has so many other jobs. And he does delegate a lot to Will McClay and Stephen. While most GMs are working their tails off, Jerry is often negotiating the next boxing match, concert or tractor pull at the stayjum, or filming his next pizza commercial doing some embarrassing video.

The bottom line is, Jerry just wants to “play GM”, have the title, win some glory and street cred for himself as a “football guy” when he doesn’t even put in the work required to be the very thing he craves. It’s actually pathetic.

He's publicly admitted he doesn't. Which makes it even more confusing when people defend him.

 

[Darkhound]

We have been for 25 years "fixing" things.. guys.. just for once.. ACCEPT what we are for the love of God. Why are some of you so stubborn!
THE DALLAS COWBOYS ARE A MEDIOCRE TEAM, that will never EVER change as long as the jonses OWN/RUN THIS TEAM.

 

[kskboys]

We have been for 25 years "fixing" things.. guys.. just for once.. ACCEPT what we are for the love of God. Why are some of you so stubborn!
THE DALLAS COWBOYS ARE A MEDIOCRE TEAM, that will never EVER change as long as the jonses OWN/RUN THIS TEAM.

I never quit.

 

[Typhus]

The sad part is that it's been proven beyond any doubt that the running game is extremely valuable, but they ignore the evidence and still insist on the running game being worthless.

When the NFL makes rushing TDs only 3 pts rather than 6.

 

[Darkhound]

I never quit.

Good for you.... i am fedup!

 

[quickccc]

Offense is ranked No.1 in offense, and is dangerous when Kellen opens it up and pushes ball downfield; i don't see dak pitching INTs and ball carriers, receivers losing fumbles again
An injury riddled OL is my only concern about the offense.

i'm far more concerned about the Defense
- doesn't generate enough pass rush pressure,
- still iffy and shoddy when it comes to run defense (rams ran for 136 yds)
- and there's mass confusion and poor performances in the secondary
- jaylon is playing JAG , he's average and little to no-factor in any areas of his game
- players reportedly complaining that defense is too complex.

How to fix Defense:
Simplify the schemes- both in secondary and up front in the DL; per letting DLaw-Griffin comfortably play hand down/3 point stance (vs stand up;2 point stance)
- Keep Griffin at RDE and quit bouncing him from left to right/right to left ; he cannot get into a mode, rhythm, needs to grind a series or two to
get into his flow.
- Get Dlaw healthy, in proper line stance, flip him inside on occasional 3rd down packages,

- Get these safeties keep plays in front of them, and position where they can jump plays
- Help out Diggs over the top; he's having issues sticking to WRs downfield
- Continuing starting Worley on other side at CB until injured starters return

- Re-design jaylon's blitzing plays- delays, overloads or stunting, has to be more disguised & deceptive, as he's getting stonewalled
just straight up vs blockers; ineffective as a blitzer.
- Can we have Joe thomas calling signals and positioning players ? don't trust Jaylon in this role..
- Seek Malcolm Smith type vet LBs off street to help out; dunno if coaches trust Gifford or practice squaders.
- Can we get our LBs and DBs to peanut punch the ball to cause fumbles ? (ala ATL)

- sorry i'm getting Gallimore a handful of Crawford's reps; and splitting reps between Poe and Woods; Crawford and Poe are not showing
up enough. Crawford is still getting knocked around; only freed up by stunts/twists...either Poe is in very bad conditioning and isn't anything special
-randy gregory could give rush a boost once hes allowed to play on the field

 

[dckid]

Hard to believe, our Cowboys have played 180 minutes of football in 3 games, yet have only had the lead for 13 of those 180 minutes. This has a big influence on how you are able to play.

For everyone criticizing the playcalling and not running the ball enough, it’s pretty hard to use the ground game effectively when you’re down 2-3 scores in the second half of games. And the passing game has actually been very good, enabling us to come back to take the lead in both the Atl and Sea games. In fact, the Cowboys had TD drives of 94 and 89 yards against Sea in the second half.

So here’s the fix-

• Score first- or at least don’t fall two scores behind in the first qtr.
• Win the turnover battle.

Sure it’s easier said than done, but for everyone mad at the playcalling, again it’s hard to assert your running game when you’re down two scores in the second half.

The first 15 minutes of Sunday’s game with Cle will determine a lot of how this team will be able to put its best foot forward. Falling behind two scores always cuts your game plan in half.

Halftime lead is important. To me the the most important thing is play less defense.
Don't worry about the big plays all the time. We are not the Chiefs or Ravens, or Seattle. The key to better defense is playing fewer minutes of defense.
What was special about our 2016 defense? Cowboy Defense played 29 minutes a game.
In 2020 our defense is playing 34 minutes.