Keeping opponents from scoring 30 points a game is also the key

[Dak_Attack_09]

Keeping opponents from scoring 30 points a game is also the key to winning a SB.






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[Dak_Attack_09]

@12+88=7 You need a good defense minimum to win in the playoffs and multiple SBs. Your goals are pretty low and weak, I like a team that can do both.

 

[12+88=7]

@12+88=7 You need a good defense minimum to win in the playoffs and multiple SBs. Your goals are pretty low and weak, I like a team that can do both.

Don't disagree.

The defense was good enough, IF, and that's a big IF, the offense had been more consistent week to week.

If the Dallas offense shows up, Dallas is a tough matchup and favorites to win, regardless of our defense.

 

[charron]

Last year we kept 4 teams from scoring more than 15 points and every one was a loss.

 

[Dak_Attack_09]

Last year we kept 4 teams from scoring more than 15 points and every one was a loss.

And 4 games that we let opponents score more than 24 pts ?

 

[Ranched]

This is ALL in the past Garrett/Marinelli Richard/ era. Nolan's existence will revise this entire defense.

 

[blueblood70]

30? that not asking a lot jeez low expectations..how abut under 20....

 

[12+88=7]

30? that not asking a lot jeez low expectations..how abut under 20....

The Dallas defense allowed on average last year 20.1 points per game.

The goal for a real good defense is 17 points allowed per game.

 

[blueblood70]

The Dallas defense allowed on average last year 20.1 points per game.

The goal for a real good defense is 17 points allowed per game.

its what im saying is how is under 30 the goal..

 

[Williamsboys]

As a Cowboy's fan out of state, I can tell you here in New York whenever you mention the Dallas Cowboys offense almost everyone here says the same thing.."Yeah, but what about their defense?? I guess we'll find out soon enough.

 

[ItzKelz]

This is ALL in the past Garrett/Marinelli Richard/ era. Nolan's existence will revise this entire defense.

Totally agree. What is the new plan. Everyone keeps referring to what we did last season or the season before. Has no relevance due to totally different schemes in all 3 phases of the game. And we as fans really dont what to expect schematically other than MM use to run a WC offense.

This is why I cant wait until they allow us to practice to get an idea on how the coaches expect to use our players.

 

[Williamsboys]

BTW, Just remember that Dallas scored 10 points in the loss to New Orleans, and 9 points at New England and at Philly.
They score one more toughdown in those 3 games and go 11-5. Those three road games against good teams on the road were
winnable and our offense let us down in all three. That's why it's a Team Game.

 

[charron]

And 4 games that we let opponents score more than 24 pts ?

Yes the other 4 losses were on defense.

In 8 wins though they only gave up 21+ points 3 times. The offense scored 31+ in those same games.

 

[glimmerman]

I hope our Defense is better this year. New players in a new system with a new staff. Spooky stuff...

 

[ghst187]

Don't disagree.

The defense was good enough, IF, and that's a big IF, the offense had been more consistent week to week.

If the Dallas offense shows up, Dallas is a tough matchup and favorites to win, regardless of our defense.

I agree...no team right now is going to field a dominant offense AND defense...just not feasible in this climate and era of salary cap. All we have to do is field a competent defense, if like you said, our offense shows up every game. I remember everyone getting tired of Zimmers bend but don’t break defensive schemes but that really is all you need. Force teams to go the length of the field every time and most can’t do it consistently. Then add that to them having to play from behind because your offense is unstoppable and you can def win it all. If Nolan can generate a few turnovers...and the offense is consistent we could finally see a deep playoff run or better IMO.

 

[xwalker]

And 4 games that we let opponents score more than 24 pts ?

Yes the other 4 losses were on defense.

In 8 wins though they only gave up 21+ points 3 times. The offense scored 31+ in those same games.

Also in 2019:

Cowboys record when both teams had over 24 points:
1 win, zero losses

Cowboys record when both teams had less than 20 points:
zero wins, 3 losses

 

[Clove]

BTW, Just remember that Dallas scored 10 points in the loss to New Orleans, and 9 points at New England and at Philly.
They score one more toughdown in those 3 games and go 11-5. Those three road games against good teams on the road were
winnable and our offense let us down in all three. That's why it's a Team Game.

Remind me who our head coach was again?

 

[gimmesix]

Last year we kept 4 teams from scoring more than 15 points and every one was a loss.

This is why you can't use points as a parameter.

There are times you are going to face a top defensive team (or bad conditions like in New England) and no matter how good your offense is, it's going to be a struggle to score 20 points. Other times you are going to face a top offensive team and it might be a shootout.

We seem to expect our defense to be able to hold every team down and no defense to be able to handle our offense. That's just not reality. The key is our defense being good enough to step up when the offense is having a difficult game and the offense being able to when the defense is struggling. We can give up 30 points in a game where the offense scores 35 and score 17 in a game where the defense gives up 13. Part of our problem last year is that when the offense struggled, the defense wasn't good enough and when the defense struggled, the offense wasn't good enough. ... And the special teams were never good enough.