Linehan RBs Through the Years

[trueblue1687]

The problem with this thou, is that if you have to deal with a situation like the one in Detroit this year, then you are screwed. Johnson was hurt most of the year this year and because they relied on him so much, they could not produce in the end.

I due believe that Linehan is going to basically ignore the Running game. He believe that short passes are simply extended handoffs and that in this way, you have a running game through the passing game. I don't believe that but it doesn't really matter. It's done now and once again, the dye is cast.

While history has shown he likes to tnrow...it hasn't shown he has ignored running the ball. I think it's premature to make that leap just yet. I guess we'll see in what? 8 short months?

 

[trueblue1687]

How can you not want to throw it all time with CJ?

That's exactly what I just said

 

[trueblue1687]

I was thinking the same thing. If I had CJ, I'm not sure I'd ever run it.

It's tricky to look at run/pass counts from another team and to try to decide from that what an OC or play caller really wants to try to do. Linehan, for example, might think it makes sense to throw to get a lead and then to run to maintain it. On a team with a poor pass defense like Detroit (or Dallas), that might actually mean passing the whole game if you're not playing with sufficient leads. In another circumstance, this run/pass counts might look very different.

I'm not saying that's the case here. It's just a for-instance as to why it's not smart to just look at how much he's run the ball elsewhere and to draw any sort of conclusions about how much he's likely to run it here. Personally, I don't give a whit if we run it more or not. If it works, go for it. Stay out of third down situations wherever you can, and pass the ball effectively. However your running game can support that works just fine with me. Like most fans, it's fun to watch a team break off big yardage on the ground. If that keeps us from running bad pass plays, I'm all for it. I think, instead, we're going to see more passing, at least early on, though. That works for me,

I hope he will at least expand our screen and short game somewhat if he loves to sling the ball as much as folks say (as well as his stats). I really think we've missed alot of opportunity there. Frankly, I have a hard time being down about ANY addition to the staff after enduring the last few years. Wade gave us "13 and 3" at least.

 

[Idgit]

I hope he will at least expand our screen and short game somewhat if he loves to sling the ball as much as folks say (as well as his stats). I really think we've missed alot of opportunity there. Frankly, I have a hard time being down about ANY addition to the staff after enduring the last few years. Wade gave us "13 and 3" at least.

I'd love more screens. I was pretty sure we were going to see them, and then Dunbar fumbled. Then he came in and looked very effective at it for a game, and we lost him for the year, if not for his career with that nasty injury. But, yeah, let's see more of it.

 

[trueblue1687]

I'd love more screens. I was pretty sure we were going to see them, and then Dunbar fumbled. Then he came in and looked very effective at it for a game, and we lost him for the year, if not for his career with that nasty injury. But, yeah, let's see more of it.

Yeah, Dunbar looked to be a bright spot. Let's hope he's GTG for camp.

 

[Cumart21]

If you guys want more balance in the offense, then the Cowboys need to sign or draft another RB. Demarco had a nice year, but I'm happy with people saying he needs more carries because that means he's not being overworked. He's proven time and time again that he won't hold up. Get me an Eddie Lacy-type back to go along with Demarco and we're good to go.

 

[waving monkey]

Then what's the point? Couldn't Garrett or Callahan have done the same thing?

It seems Callahan's situation play calling was the problem.

 

[lwehlers]

I have no problem with linehan as the coordinator some of his teams have not played great but some of that is the players he had to coach. hopefully he can find ways to get Bryant the ball more. also I hope that dunbar can stay healthy this year and maybe linehan can use him the same way he used bush last year on catching screens out of the backfield more. this offense needs the rbs to become more involved in the passing game. Jason garrett is a pass first head coach and now he has a coordinator who finally fits with his ideas.

 

[Alexander]

It seems Callahan's situation play calling was the problem.

This would be a point if it were a direct contradiction to how Garrett has called plays in the same circumstances. There is not much difference.

But it is more convenient to pretend he was the problem last year and this "solution" will address that.

 

[Risen Star]

This would be a point if it were a direct contradiction to how Garrett has called plays in the same circumstances. There is not much difference.

But it is more convenient to pretend he was the problem last year and this "solution" will address that.

It's that time of year. Right after our failed seasons we want to blow up the roster. Once February comes, it's pretty apparent we are oozing with untapped talent and just need a coaching fix.

Our defense doesn't suck. They were just injured. Let's see what George Selvie and Nick Hayden can do with another year of THEE Rod Marinelli.

Then you have studs like Tyrone Crawford and Ben Bass coming back. I don't think the team had a crystal ball telling them they'd be without these key cogs last year.

You don't know what will happen.

I'll admit though, I am a little worried about our CB depth.

 

[Alexander]

I'll admit though, I am a little worried about our CB depth.

Wait, so you are saying B.W. Webb is not capable of becoming the kind of elite talent Ben Bass already is?

I agree. We really need to look at cornerback depth. What happens if one of the starters gets injured? This is a passing league and you have to have three starting cornerbacks.

 

[Risen Star]

Wait, so you are saying B.W. Webb is not capable of becoming the kind of elite talent Ben Bass already is?

I agree. We really need to look at cornerback depth. What happens if one of the starters gets injured? This is a passing league and you have to have three starting cornerbacks.

Plus if you strengthen the CB position it would give our talented group of young defensive linemen more time to get to the QB. Teams wouldn't be able to work the short passing game to neutralize players like Ben Bass and Nick Hayden.

 

[Alexander]

Plus if you strengthen the CB position it would give our talented group of young defensive linemen more time to get to the QB. Teams wouldn't be able to work the short passing game to neutralize players like Ben Bass and Nick Hayden.

I hope you did not leave out Tyrone Crawford on purpose.

 

[Risen Star]

I hope you did not leave out Tyrone Crawford on purpose.

I don't think teams believe there's a way to neutralize him.

 

[JoeyBoy718]

It seems Callahan's situation play calling was the problem.

I had a hard time figuring out if it was Garrett or Callahan making those situational play calls. Everyone seemed to blame Garrett for clock management, but wouldn't that be on Call? I tell ya, there's no transparency with this team.

 

[Alexander]

I had a hard time figuring out if it was Garrett or Callahan making those situational play calls. Everyone seemed to blame Garrett for clock management, but wouldn't that be on Call? I tell ya, there's no transparency with this team.

Again, if the same systemic failures with the game management and playcalling last year were not present in the previous six years, then it would make sense to demonize Callahan.

 

[WestCoastQB]

I don't think it's a league secret that Linehan emphasizes the pass -- probably more than just about anybody.

He has averaged 675 pass attempts per season the last three years with Stafford.

For the record, Tony Romo has NEVER exceeded 650 attempts at any point in his career.

If anything, I expect the Cowboys to run MORE empty sets, throw MORE passes, and generally emphasize the draw as his primary running play.

I'm not sure that is scientifically possible...

 

[waving monkey]

This would be a point if it were a direct contradiction to how Garrett has called plays in the same circumstances. There is not much difference.

But it is more convenient to pretend he was the problem last year and this "solution" will address that.

I can see how convenient would be the term used but also "getting it right" might be a helpful phrase. Being forth right
and not throwing current employee's under the bus sometimes is a delicate issue.

 

[waving monkey]

Again, if the same systemic failures with the game management and playcalling last year were not present in the previous six years, then it would make sense to demonize Callahan.

demonize Callahan isn't the tone of the demotion in my view rather Red wants his man calling his plays/ maybe there are "fit" questions about Callahan

 

[xwalker]

Plus if you strengthen the CB position it would give our talented group of young defensive linemen more time to get to the QB. Teams wouldn't be able to work the short passing game to neutralize players like Ben Bass and Nick Hayden.

Cross your fingers that CB Darqueze Dennard falls to the Cowboys pick at #16/17. Should they trade up for him?