JJT: Cowboys don't have running back to match their philosophy

[Silver N Blue]

Our problem last year was the QB not being available, and not anything to do with the RB position.

I have to disagree a little. With a true foundation back QB play isn't nearly as important just ask the Vikings. Obviously the game has changed over the past 30 yrs but the same ole mantra remains the same and a good def and solid running game still work.

 

[DandyDon52]

Dez isn't a difference maker any more? Wow.

Well for the teams sake I hope he proves me wrong.
But did he earn his 13 mil last year ??
Is his foot going to be ok now?
players who get the big payday tend to slack off, and production goes down.

I guess we will find out this season if he can return to form and be the dominate receiver he is paid to be.

 

[big dog cowboy]

But did he earn his 13 mil last year ??

Yes. What he did leading up to that contract earned him that payday. Not his fault he got hurt.

 

[Oh_Canada]

Complete poppy cock.

1.McFadden did not have the benefit of Romo and Bryant. Defenses had NO ONE to fear outside of him.
2.Last time I checked there still is a draft in April
3.Alfred Morris may or may not be done, but can we at least see if the fact he was playing behind a poor Oline had any effect before we make assumptions?
4.Any one of the three main rb' on the roster can be cut without much effect to the cap

 

[TX Cowboy]

What philosophy? this isn't rocket science there is no philosophy it's stick your hand
in dung and have at her by heaving it the best you can, What sticks? sticks Morris &
Mcfadden will have their touches the remaining time it's all square on the shoulders
of Romo who always carries what the rest of the team can't

 

[jazzcat22]

In words we heard and read before...if Morris was so good still, why was he available at this late in FA.....DUCKS....LOL...
I have no issue with signing Morris. But I tend to agree with JJT, which often I don't. well, not so much disagree at times, but it's the way he presents it sometimes.

But this time there is some accuracy in his article, which is one of his better ones.

I still question the running game going into this year. It really is no different than last year. Unknown. But for some reason now, people are ok with it.....no, it's the same.
Last year people hated DMC, wasn't sure on Randle, Ryan Williams was coming off an injury, Dunbar, some wanted replaced, and the coaches were talking a good game on him, that they didn't use prior to last season. Fans ran AP trades up our butts, that never was going to happen, then they ran Cristin Michael up pour butts, and how did that turn out.

Well, now to this year. We still have DMC who gained over 1000 years in basically 10 games starting, which he should have been the day one starter. And now has had 2 healthy years, but still there are those that doubt him, and he is aging, and on last year of his contract. Morris, he is not the savior feelow fans, but he can be productive as DMC can be. But he is on a 2 year contract. Dunbar, coming off an injury, yet again. 1 year deal...then we have camp fodder in Melena, for a 3rd year. And rod Smith, which they used more on receiving than running.

Yes we need a bell cow stud RB for long term...and that RB is EE. No doubt bout it. and yes he is worth the 4th round draft pick and the money/

 

[PA Cowboy Fan]

That's the biggest mystery to me. You see the results in 2014 when we had a dominant line/RB working in unison (even with a subpar defense). And here we are, trying to be cute. Again.

Get a RB in here you KNOW will produce and just pray Romo stays healthy. We will win 10 games just with that formula.

If you don't get a QB then get a RB.

 

[CCBoy]

Yea, the effects of McFadden, having great speed and rushing for the 4th most in the NFC, while not starting for six games...means undeniably, that all is lost for him.

Then with Morris, who over the past four seasons, is only behind Peterson for total yards rushed...well, he's missed the boat too.

Why? Of course, they listened to the ol' thief in the night, Jerry Jones....yea, you guys are onto something here.

OH, and that offensive line in Dallas, are paper lions of the making of Jerry also...

 

[CCBoy]

If you don't get a QB then get a RB.

Myself, I'm praying that Tunsil makes it to 4.

 

[Idgit]

I have to disagree a little. With a true foundation back QB play isn't nearly as important just ask the Vikings. Obviously the game has changed over the past 30 yrs but the same ole mantra remains the same and a good def and solid running game still work.

Good defense works if you're stopping the other team from passing effectively. It makes it much easier to outperform them offensively. MIN got better by improving their defense and improving their passing game. Peterson in his youth was there with Ponder for a long time, but the results were not the same.

 

[percyhoward]

With a true foundation back QB play isn't nearly as important just ask the Vikings.

Whose only postseason win in Peterson's 8 seasons was with Favre at QB.

 

[MaineBoy]

Actually, he was exactly right. Was the best year we had in maybe 20 years and the difference was the running game and running back. Hell, we were probably one bad call away from the Super Bowl.

No. Not because of a running back. That's absurd.

He was healthy because nobody rolled on his collarbone that season.

 

[Idgit]

Actually, he was exactly right. Was the best year we had in maybe 20 years and the difference was the running game and running back. Hell, we were probably one bad call away from the Super Bowl.

Only it wasn't. The difference was the QB play and the takeaways. That same Arab had been in place for four years, btw.

We ran the ball more often, which is great. But we were able to do that because Romo did an amazing job keeping drives going.

 

[percyhoward]

Actually, he was exactly right. Was the best year we had in maybe 20 years and the difference was the running game and running back.

If the running back was the difference, shouldn't there have been a huge drop off in the running game after he left?

 

[jobberone]

I reject his premise although I agree with the need to run the ball effectively, particularly between the tackles, in the vertical passing game. Every team wants to be able to do that.

We don't run a Zampese timing offense as much as just the vertical game with the caveat all teams have placed an emphasis on being able to take the horizontal routes when the D is trying to take away the more vertical game. Teams want to be balanced and be able to take what is given and force teams to play straight up which opens up the playbook.

We run on first down more because that allows for more success in manageable 2nd and 3rd downs and therefore an increase in Sc%.

 

[jnday]

Complete poppy cock.

1.McFadden did not have the benefit of Romo and Bryant. Defenses had NO ONE to fear outside of him.
2.Last time I checked there still is a draft in April
3.Alfred Morris may or may not be done, but can we at least see if the fact he was playing behind a poor Oline had any effect before we make assumptions?
4.Any one of the three main rb' on the roster can be cut without much effect to the cap

I hate to tell you , but there was no defense's that feared DMac. To have the stats that he put up, he was not a factor and is a low impact player. DCs around the league don't go into games fearing him.

 

[big dog cowboy]

With a true foundation back QB play isn't nearly as important just ask the Vikings.

Whose only postseason win in Peterson's 8 seasons was with Favre at QB.

 

[DandyDon52]

Yes. What he did leading up to that contract earned him that payday. Not his fault he got hurt.

Well people say we are supposed to pay based on what they will do not what they have done.
And it was his fault he got hurt, all the other players dont get dehydrated like he does, and I think that led to the foot
injury. bones become more likely to break when your dehydrated.

Then the cowboys should know that, and not put him back in the game, the iv he gets makes him feel better but wont hydrate the bones.
I also dont think he stayed in shape during off season, and I read he showed up overweight too.
It is up to him to be hydrated and ready to play, and he wasnt ready for game 1, and that led to the injury.

The 1st int in carolina game instead of trying to chase down the guy, he stood there and talked to the cb, and had he
made a effort he could have made the tackle around the 10.
That play says a lot.
Later in same game Romo threw to him as he ran down sideline, and he didnt make much of a effort to get to ball
so inc.

I am curious to see just how he does this year. and if any more iv's are needed.

 

[jobberone]

I hate to tell you , but there was no defense's that feared DMac. To have the stats that he put up, he was not a factor and is a low impact player. DCs around the league don't go into games fearing him.

Hate to tell you this but no one feared the Dallas offense last year after Romo went down. There have been plenty of thoughtful and factual posts concerning the running game last year and it being just as effective as the year before.

 

[mrmojo]

It's a QB league....you have to have a good one to have a chance no matter what offense you run.