Landry Shift Practice

[xwalker]

Way to beat to death this splitting of hairs. We've now succeeded in transitioning from the ridiculous to the sublime. Let's not quibble over semantics. I think we both know what we're trying to say.

I think people just don't understand what you're trying to say.

I think you're saying that the Landry offenses used it on all snaps and that it actually served a functional purpose; however, the current team is just using it at the end of games when they win as a tribute that has no functional value.

 

[brymatt94]

I think it's just part of who the team is now. It seems like Garrett's philosophy is to build your own legacy, but to also honor the tradition of those who have already done it. I think this homage is a very deep and important part of the current version of the Dallas Cowboys.

 

[WPBCowboysFan]

I can't help but doubt that it'll become a staple of our offense as we advance into the team's future.

What in the world would give you that idea?

 

[hornitosmonster]

Love it!!

 

[DallasCowboys2080]

I think people just don't understand what you're trying to say.

I think you're saying that the Landry offenses used it on all snaps and that it actually served a functional purpose; however, the current team is just using it at the end of games when they win as a tribute that has no functional value.

was just about to highlight this point.


its a point of function vs tribute.

that formation, which was initiated by Landry, had a specific offensive function, that is to throw the defense off. it concealed some formations in the backfield i believe.

garrett is using it simply as an homage. a tribute to a bygone era. a sign of respect of the legacy of this franchise. its a show, to the world watching, of how deep these Dallas Cowboys roots are. a "don't forget where we came from" deal.

 

[Primetime42]

Bullflop had a real "get off my lawn" moment this morning, eh?

 

[DallasCowboys2080]

This is probably intended to be used as an item of historic or ceremonial point of interest to revisit the past. However, I can't help but doubt that it'll become a staple of our offense as we advance into the team's future.

not to try and beat a dead horse here. but i think most people on the boards know that this Landry formation is strictly an homage thing and is now never an intention of using it the way it was used initially in the past. i think maybe the following person who responded to you after you made this comment kind of added to that confusion.

yes staple in homage. not in offensive function.

 

[DFWJC]

Not in recent times it hasn't -- and I'm assuming that's what we're talking about here -- not the past.

As you mentioned, it is ceremonial only.

Garrett likes to pay tribute to the past. I love that about him.

We did this to close out games last year....and you can be sure this is a mental thing with Garrett saying "let's be prepared to win".

Same as the duel purpose of the walk through on the field today....for certain there will be mention that this is the site of this year's Super Bowl.

 

[DFWJC]

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[big dog cowboy]

can't wait to see it in the SuperBowl as Tony kneels in the last seconds

 

[Staubacher]

The direction this thread took is textbook what happens on the interwebz lol

 

[T-RO]

I like it because of the tribute part of it. I like it even more because it looks badassery.

 

[sbark]

I think I would literally die smiling if this was the way Dallas ended a Super Bowl.

for sure............and if we happen to be on Defence in the last moments, have the Flex Def Line formation ready to throw out also........

 

[Bullflop]

I think people just don't understand what you're trying to say.

I think you're saying that the Landry offenses used it on all snaps and that it actually served a functional purpose; however, the current team is just using it at the end of games when they win as a tribute that has no functional value.

Ding, ding, ding -- we have a winner . . . thank you.

 

[punchnjudy]

I like it as a tribute to end a game; I'd love it as a rallying cry during the games.

 

[Bullflop]

What in the world would give you that idea?

In reality, it became an antiquated tactic that teams like Pittsburgh and others finally had an answer for. Don't get me wrong -- those types of things were surely terrific and a blast while they worked, though. Like many others, I still enjoy seeing it -- it conjures up pleasant memories of yesteryear.

 

[Alexander]

for sure............and if we happen to be on Defence in the last moments, have the Flex Def Line formation ready to throw out also........

That was perhaps the one time Rob Ryan got it right.

 

[JoeBoBBY]

I didnt even notice and this is the first I have become aware that they were doing it. Nice!

I started to believe after that Saints game....I know the Saints were down, but they still had Brees....and I don't think to many people had written them off at that point.....

Cant wait to see the Landry Shift in the Super Bowl....and have whoever, comment on it, while 15 billion people watch!!!

 

[Bullflop]

not to try and beat a dead horse here. but i think most people on the boards know that this Landry formation is strictly an homage thing and is now never an intention of using it the way it was used initially in the past. i think maybe the following person who responded to you after you made this comment kind of added to that confusion.

yes staple in homage. not in offensive function.

Absolutely . . . now we're getting somewhere. Never meant it as a gesture of disrespect to Landry for a second. I can readily understand how there would be some measure of sensitivity on the subject, though. There'll never be another Tom Landry. He was as good of a man as there ever was. For as long as his system worked, it was undoubtedly a blessing to the Cowboys' franchise and its fans.

 

[Bullflop]

As you mentioned, it is ceremonial only.

Garrett likes to pay tribute to the past. I love that about him.

We did this to close out games last year....and you can be sure this is a mental thing with Garrett saying "let's be prepared to win".

Same as the duel purpose of the walk through on the field today....for certain there will be mention that this is the site of this year's Super Bowl.

I agree -- this team has a past that deserves the kind of respect that Garrett and the fans see fit to celebrate. I don't think any Cowboys fans, myself included, wishes to see it abandoned.