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The Cowboys rank 4th in yards per carry on the ground yet they they have run the ball the 2nd fewest times in the NFL.
That is a puzzling paradox. It's no secret I am a huge DeMarco supporter. That said, this is more about the level of improvement that offensive line has undertaken this year. Three years in, Tyron Smith is playing at an all pro level. Leary has been serviceable and, when considering how we got him, he has been playing above expectations. I loved the Frederick pick from day one simply because games truly are won in the trenches. Any time we get value on either side of the line, it is a huge win for the team. In Frederick and Smith, I believe we have building blocks for a physical game changing future on the Oline.
Since replacing Waters several weeks back, Bernadeau has actually been playing solid on the line. I haven't researched the stat but it would appear to me that many of our recent run plays of 8 yards or better have been to that right side. That's saying something for Free and Bernadeau. The whole line has just been putting in a lunch pail effort over the past several weeks and deserves an immense amount of credit for placing us in this position.
Will they help us put something special together Sunday night? I wouldn't bet against those hogs. Lately, the progression of the offensive line has been a major positive. We have two cornerstones and very solid play at the other three positions. This bodes well for the future.
Lastly, Frank Pollack deserves a load of credit for successfully instilling the zone blocking scheme in Big D. For the first time in several years, we aren't railing on the Oline.
Back to the stat.. If we mix in a huge dose of the run and stick with it over the course of the game, I firmly believe this offense line will open holes for our RBs to be successful and "control" the clock Sunday night. The key will be to keep that Eagle offense on the sidelines as often as possible by using a solid run strategy. Place our defense into winnable situations. Mentally beat the Eagles defense by doing what they already know we're going to do extremely well. Line up and punch them in their collective pie holes! Mix in some short routes, screens, and play action to our weapons on the outside. This is where Garrett and Callahan get to earn a couple of new stripes.
Victory is achievable!
That is a puzzling paradox. It's no secret I am a huge DeMarco supporter. That said, this is more about the level of improvement that offensive line has undertaken this year. Three years in, Tyron Smith is playing at an all pro level. Leary has been serviceable and, when considering how we got him, he has been playing above expectations. I loved the Frederick pick from day one simply because games truly are won in the trenches. Any time we get value on either side of the line, it is a huge win for the team. In Frederick and Smith, I believe we have building blocks for a physical game changing future on the Oline.
Since replacing Waters several weeks back, Bernadeau has actually been playing solid on the line. I haven't researched the stat but it would appear to me that many of our recent run plays of 8 yards or better have been to that right side. That's saying something for Free and Bernadeau. The whole line has just been putting in a lunch pail effort over the past several weeks and deserves an immense amount of credit for placing us in this position.
Will they help us put something special together Sunday night? I wouldn't bet against those hogs. Lately, the progression of the offensive line has been a major positive. We have two cornerstones and very solid play at the other three positions. This bodes well for the future.
Lastly, Frank Pollack deserves a load of credit for successfully instilling the zone blocking scheme in Big D. For the first time in several years, we aren't railing on the Oline.
Back to the stat.. If we mix in a huge dose of the run and stick with it over the course of the game, I firmly believe this offense line will open holes for our RBs to be successful and "control" the clock Sunday night. The key will be to keep that Eagle offense on the sidelines as often as possible by using a solid run strategy. Place our defense into winnable situations. Mentally beat the Eagles defense by doing what they already know we're going to do extremely well. Line up and punch them in their collective pie holes! Mix in some short routes, screens, and play action to our weapons on the outside. This is where Garrett and Callahan get to earn a couple of new stripes.
Victory is achievable!
