Is there a school of thought that the center of our offensive problem Sunday was. the center?

[_sturt_]

Forgive me for being lazy and pretty much shutting out all Cowboys conversation anywhere for the last 48 hours, so I honestly don't know the answer to the question posed.

It's occurred to me that, the list of our offensive troubles Sunday seemed extensive, but that one factor in particular may conceivably be connected to most of those troubles. Is anyone thinking that McGovern may have been lacking in calling out blocking schemes, and that that may have affected every play that required the O-line to block... ie, every play...?

It's just hard to explain such an all-encompassing let down without there being some factor that's at the top of the list that is, itself, all-encompassing. Sure receivers had some drops, but what explains that they were so well covered? Maybe that the D-backfield didn't have to stick with the receivers for very long b/c the D-line was getting all that pressure.

Someone set me straight. I've not went back and studied any video. (Too hard... and hey, football is supposed to be recreational... why spoil my day by engaging in torture?)

It's purely a theory.

 

[CowboysLakerBamaFan]

Yeah it was the center's fault ..

He kept snapping it to Dak. WHY DID HE DO THAT!?!?!?!

 

[big dog cowboy]

The meltdown last Sunday was all Dak.

There is literally no other player who comes close to bearing the responsibility for what we saw

 

[_sturt_]

I didn't ask about Dak. Dak's contribution was fairly self-evident, after all.

Rather, I asked a very precise question.

Feel free to answer with a simple "no" if you've not come across that theory... or it's also okay... more than okay, actually... to just not bother replying at all.

 

[Jake]

The offensive line is a mess - Peters is washed - so there's no running game. That put it all on Dak, which is not the Cowboys winning formula.

 

[cnuball21]

The OL play was a big contributing factor. They’ve struggled to get the run game going a few weeks now.

 

[NotForLong]

Forgive me for being lazy and pretty much shutting out all Cowboys conversation anywhere for the last 48 hours, so I honestly don't know the answer to the question posed.

It's occurred to me that, the list of our offensive troubles Sunday seemed extensive, but that one factor in particular may conceivably be connected to most of those troubles. Is anyone thinking that McGovern may have been lacking in calling out blocking schemes, and that that may have affected every play that required the O-line to block... ie, every play...?

It's just hard to explain such an all-encompassing let down without there being some factor that's at the top of the list that is, itself, all-encompassing. Sure receivers had some drops, but what explains that they were so well covered? Maybe that the D-backfield didn't have to stick with the receivers for very long b/c the D-line was getting all that pressure.

Someone set me straight. I've not went back and studied any video. (Too hard... and hey, football is supposed to be recreational... why spoil my day by engaging in torture?)

It's purely a theory.

So you watched the game once and you haven't engaged in anything Cowboys for 48 hrs . . . yet you heard there was a "Theory" going around?

Very Strange Indeed

It may all be in your head

 

[_sturt_]

yet you heard

Find that in what I said, and I'll cash app you $1,000,000 of Terry Bradshaw's money.

It's not there.

Hence the question.

 

[Jarntt]

The line got zero movement in the run game. McGovern was a big reason for that as he has been all year. I truly felt our one shot was Smith coming back and moving McGovern to the bench. Then Steele went down and that hope probably went out the window.

 

[Aven8]

I said this countless times last week but if BZ can’t get back we’re screwed. Peters can’t hold up and Tyler is just not a Guard. In the PS I thought he was but he’s a OT. Tyron is going to get Dak killed as well at RT against a good DE.

 

[Kellsbells]

The offensive line was a huge part of the problem, in my opinion. Backups, players shifting somewhere other than their best positions… Hopefully Biadasz will be back and at full strength for Monday night, their whole year could hinge on it.

 

[_sturt_]

I just remember hearing so much praise for how Travis Frederick wasn't just good at his physical job, but so good at diagnosing what he say and calling out blocking schemes. I got the impression that Biadasz had begun to gain some confidence in that way this season. And it would not surprise me to learn that the guy who moved over from guard as your #3 center probably would have some greater difficulty with that part of the job assignment since it's not normally something he has to worry about.

I dunno, though. I always played defense, me. What do I know. Which, again, is why I ask the question.

 

[RustyBourneHorse]

Forgive me for being lazy and pretty much shutting out all Cowboys conversation anywhere for the last 48 hours, so I honestly don't know the answer to the question posed.

It's occurred to me that, the list of our offensive troubles Sunday seemed extensive, but that one factor in particular may conceivably be connected to most of those troubles. Is anyone thinking that McGovern may have been lacking in calling out blocking schemes, and that that may have affected every play that required the O-line to block... ie, every play...?

It's just hard to explain such an all-encompassing let down without there being some factor that's at the top of the list that is, itself, all-encompassing. Sure receivers had some drops, but what explains that they were so well covered? Maybe that the D-backfield didn't have to stick with the receivers for very long b/c the D-line was getting all that pressure.

Someone set me straight. I've not went back and studied any video. (Too hard... and hey, football is supposed to be recreational... why spoil my day by engaging in torture?)

It's purely a theory.

I could see it being a contributing factor. I think the communication between the QB and C is important. I noticed pressure in Dak's face a bit more than usual. The QB and C have to understand where the pressure/blitz might be coming, and set the blocking accordingly to account for this. It's not a bad theory. It's supported by the waiving, imo, of Waletzko as it seems that Biadisz might be returning.

 

[Kellsbells]

I think a lot of their issues can be tied together. Their offensive line troubles have led to futility in the running game, which led to receivers not getting open, more quarterback pressure, more forced throws into tight spaces, more interceptions, more 3 and outs, less time of possession, worse field position, wearing down of the defense… shore up the offensive line and a lot of these problems fix themselves. I could be wrong, but that’s how I see it.

 

[starfan1]

Everyone not named Martin stunk last week from what saw and when they did give Dak time he stunk
No separation from anyone but CeeDee no run game I’d that continues it will spell doom
Maybe not against Tampa but certainly Philly will exploit it
Ooh and did I mention our pass defense leaves a lot to be desired and the run while improved from earlier in season is still a hot mess
If the offense leaves the defense on field too much it’s trouble in paradise

 

[_sturt_]

I noticed pressure in Dak's face a bit more than usual.

yep

 

[Flamma]

Forgive me for being lazy and pretty much shutting out all Cowboys conversation anywhere for the last 48 hours, so I honestly don't know the answer to the question posed.

It's occurred to me that, the list of our offensive troubles Sunday seemed extensive, but that one factor in particular may conceivably be connected to most of those troubles. Is anyone thinking that McGovern may have been lacking in calling out blocking schemes, and that that may have affected every play that required the O-line to block... ie, every play...?

It's just hard to explain such an all-encompassing let down without there being some factor that's at the top of the list that is, itself, all-encompassing. Sure receivers had some drops, but what explains that they were so well covered? Maybe that the D-backfield didn't have to stick with the receivers for very long b/c the D-line was getting all that pressure.

Someone set me straight. I've not went back and studied any video. (Too hard... and hey, football is supposed to be recreational... why spoil my day by engaging in torture?)

It's purely a theory.

You don't actually think the Cowboys just had a bad game, do you? Because we wouldn't have beaten the Colts last Sunday. It looked to me like the team just wasn't motivated to play. I'm figuring because they knew the Eagles weren't losing. What's the point? That's bad enough. But if that was them trying to win, saying their troubles are extensive might be an understatement.

 

[Streifenkarl]

I didn't ask about Dak. Dak's contribution was fairly self-evident, after all.

Rather, I asked a very precise question.

Feel free to answer with a simple "no" if you've not come across that theory... or it's also okay... more than okay, actually... to just not bother replying at all.

No.

 

[Flamma]

The meltdown last Sunday was all Dak.

There is literally no other player who comes close to bearing the responsibility for what we saw

Dak was garbage, yes. But the entire team didn't look like they wanted to be there. It got comical towards the end there when Dak was just throwing the ball into the ground on 3 consecutive plays.

There also has to be some disconnect between the coaching staff and players. Did BigMac not know what was going on? Why bother leaving the starters out there for that long?

 

[JoeKing]

It's humpday, I'm over whatever happened on Sunday. My Cowboys are in the playoffs and being featured on Monday night during Super Wild Card Weekend! Go Cowboys!