From memory
1st Qtr: 4.5 pts (average)
2nd Qtr: 4.6 pts (Average)
3rd Qrt: 3.2 pts (well below average)
4th Qtr: 7 pts (One of the best)
The conclusions are simple:
1. Garrett and Linehan employ their conservative, predictable stupidity in the fist half and get average results. Dak is forced to run the same stupid stuff he doesn't like.
2. Garrett the dunce and Linehan come out in the 3rd quarter with none or horrid halftime adjustments. Probably try to same stupidity all over again. Which forces the Cowboys to fall behind and need to come from behind to win the game.
3. In the 4th quarter, Garrett and linehan are FORCED to abandon their offense and go to a hurry up, more aggressive type, spread offense and play calling.
4. Dak thrives in this type of offense. Loves the hurry up spread. Thrives in these type of scenarios
5. This is why Dak leads the NFL in game winning drives in the last 3 years.
6. Moore needs to get Dak in the 4th quarter to be Dak in the first 3 quarters.
IMO, Scott was forced on JG for throwing too much
now firing Scott puts the O basically back in JGs hands
anyone imagining Moore has a free hand (a 1st year OC groomed for the job by JG) is kidding themselves
the changes we've seen O are because of JG, not in spite of him,
they flipped the OLC. WRC, QBC, and OC in 2 off seasons
and they acquired pieces missing for years - OL depth, new TEs, WR speed, and a real 3rd down back
I doubt you'll see more spread, just more hurry up and snapping the ball quicker in general
in the 2nd half of 2018 they ran about 10 more plays per game vs what they did the during Scott's first 4.5 years
that is major, no more ball control with a small lead
I doubt you'll see more spread, fewer 2 TE sets, but expect more TE targets
note, if you dump the ball to TEs you get more YPA, 1st downs, and TDs than RBs dumps
... your outlet is further up field
most coaches would do the same with Dak
if you look at Dak's body of work, college and pro:
he's the smartest guy on the field - rarely goes brain dead, rarely makes dumb plays
he has very iffy footwork in the pocket - or rather he'll throw 10 nice passes, then miss by a mile
he has great discipline in executing progressions (which more than touch accounts for the high CMP% and low INT%)
he extends plays very well - on the move he is an awesome big play machine
keep him standing and he makes plays - of course his 4Q and 2 minute #s are off the hook
JG ain't abandoning a 50 run / 50 pass ratio but they do intend to play fast and throw down field.
We'll see more formations / more motion / more slants / more play action / and probably twice as many deep shots
JG is not dumb - he just works for JJ