Is it asking too much to run the ball to the outside?

[thunderpimp91]

Somehow the guy from the jets found some room

who on the Jets found running room? Other than the QB scrambles they had 11 carries for 28 yards....

 

[thunderpimp91]

For Tony Pollard so far this year

A gap runs - 12
B gap runs - 7
C gap runs - 9
D gap runs - 11

Seems to be pretty balanced to me.

 

[erod]

You can't run outside in the NFL much. Too much speed.

Tyler Smith will help to solve this.

 

[jazzcat22]

I noticed many teams in the 1st 2 weeks were running up the middle, and not having a lot of success. But they kept at it.

I guess the thought is it will eventually wear down the DL. Then in the 4th quarter they will break one, or wear them down enough to get yards to run the clock.

 

[erod]

Somehow the guy from the jets found some room

Dalvin Cook and Breece Hall combined for 8 carries and 16 yards.

 

[Rockport]

Often times we continue to run the ball up the gut, over and over and over. I know it's a part of an offense, but we have guys that have quick feet, getting them out in space may be a bit helpful at times. Please give your thoughts....

They’re 2-0 and have out scored opponents 70-10. That’s my thoughts.

 

[conner01]

Since we don't have an up the gut RB, no, it doesn't make sense.

It's like, we want Polly to be an inside runner so he is.

We have the guy who led the league in yards after contact

 

[conner01]

Dalvin Cook and Breece Hall combined for 8 carries and 16 yards.

Both of our games so far we jumped out early and controlled the clock. That makes it hard to stick to their run game

 

[SteveTheCowboy]

true. but we still can be critical of things we see right? like no one here would be unhappy if we go on to win the superbowl with similar results offensively, but on the way if there are noticeable things to clean up there's nothing wrong with acknowledging it. with that said, i'm jazzed so far

Its why we are here.

 

[RonnieT24]

A fast defense will negate outside runs no matter how fast you think your running backs are. You HAVE to be able to at least pound out 2-3 yards inside to run the ball effectively in the NFL. You can't just line up and run everything outside and have consistent success. NFL defenses are too fast and too smart for that.

 

[SteveTheCowboy]

We have the guy who led the league in yards after contact

Not as primary runner.
Some say that matters others dont....no biggie.

 

[erod]

Both of our games so far we jumped out early and controlled the clock. That makes it hard to stick to their run game

Especially when they're getting hit consistently 3 yards behind the line.

 

[Captain-Crash]

so you're questioning Mike?

 

[beware_d-ware]

I haven't paid much attention to the offensive scheming this year. This is a gap-based run game, right?

 

[StarOfGlory]

I noticed many teams in the 1st 2 weeks were running up the middle, and not having a lot of success. But they kept at it.

I guess the thought is it will eventually wear down the DL. Then in the 4th quarter they will break one, or wear them down enough to get yards to run the clock.

I noticed the same. The only team I saw that showed good success running inside was Philly.

 

[Crown Royal]

Where is this narrative that Pollard is not an inside runner coming from?

https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2022/rushing_advanced.htm

In 2022, he was:

• #1 in YAC/Attempt
• #6 in YAC Total
• Only 28 in Yards before Contact

The most successful Pollard runs are usually between RG and RT inside runs where a TE gets a hat on a LBer as well and Pollard breaks a safety tackle and is GONE. But the guy is a STRONG runner. I think because of his build and speed there is some bias that he is not a between the tackles runner and that's just falst.


Re outside runs - they'd love to do that but those are almost always a counter punch. In this offense I expect more swings and screens which are similar to outside runs.

 

[Captain-Crash]

yes, next question.

 

[RonnieT24]

We have the guy who led the league in yards after contact

That's a lot easier to do when the first contact is a cornerback because you are hitting your big runs outside the tackles. You don't get NEARLY as many yards after contact when the first guy to hit you weighs 320 and not 195.

 

[Runwildboys]

The Cowboys are averaging 35 ppg. The offense has scored 57 of the 70 points scored in the first two games, averaging 28.5 ppg. And they haven't really needed to exert themselves because the defense is playing so well. How many times must we explain that "complimentary football" means chewing up the clock, not scoring the most points possible?

Valid point, but 1st downs chew up the clock more than punts.

 

[kskboys]

please don't call him polly. lol. no. no. no.

I always have, and it's with affection. I really like the player.