Biggems
White and Nerdy
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I am so pleased and excited about this team. I love that we are 6-1. I do feel that we have room for improvement, however. Also, I hope the team will continue to do some things that were highly successful prior to the bye.
OFFENSE:
1. Romo tucking and running more when he has an open lane. Sometimes he forces a pass when he has wide space to run and get the first down. There were about 3-4 plays against NE when he had the deep route open, but settled for the underneath stuff, even with no pressure rushing him.
2. Romo stretching the field again. He did it early in the season, but in the last few games, he seems to be set on the intermediate and dump off routes.
3. Romo not forcing the ball to Witten. He has turned into Linus the last few games. Pass to Witten. Pass to Witten. Pass to Witten. I love that Witten is involved, but let's spread the ball around again.
4. Stop all the stupid penalties. I am talking about false starts, illegal procedure, illegal shifts, personal fouls, and even delay of games. I will say that the one against TO in the NE game was bogus, as was the one against Buffalo. Still, he knows there is a target on his back. Catch the ball and then hand it to the official. I don't mind a holding penalty here or there, especially if it keeps Romo from getting killed. Just knock off the pre- and post-snap penalties.
5. Barber starting a game or two, just to change things up. Keep splitting time, but let MB3 have his chance to ignite the team in the beginning.
6. Continue utilizing the no huddle offense throughout various moments in games, especially in the beginning.
7. Use JJ and MB3 in a split backfield during a couple of drives a game. I think it could add a positive wrinkle to our offense.
8. Get Stanback on the field. I want to see what he can do against other CBs, not just ours.
9. Hopefully get Terry Glenn back by Thanksgiving or GB so he can get in game shape for the playoffs.
DEFENSE:
1. Get Anthony Henry back for Philly. It would give us a very nice CB trio with Newman, Henry, and Reeves.
2. Get Tank back for the Giants. Ratliff needs a breather during games. I am hoping Tank can come in and be at least 75% of the player he was in Chicago. If so, that would be a tremendous lift for the interior of our defense.
3. I would like to see a few formations where we use Ware, Spencer, and Ellis at the same time. I would like to see this about 4-5 times a game. They can rotate Ware and Spencer between OLB and ILB. If they do this, I want Bowen and Hatcher in as the DEs. I think it would definitely be our most potent pass rush unit.
4. I want to see more Watkins. He is showing himself to be better with every game. I am really pleased with his progression so far.
SPECIAL TEAMS:
1. Use Stanback and JJ on KOs. Put TT on the bench and never let him get up. I think JJ would be able to use his explosiveness more, and it would also allow him to get more in the flow of the game and get his legs warmed up. Stanback can use his speed and elusiveness. I bet our KRs would improve leaps and bounds if these two replaced TT.
2. Use Stanback on punts. Crayton is ok, but he has fallen in love with the fair catch, plus he has the best hands on offense, so let's leave him there. I don't want Newman ever returning another punt, he is too valuable to our defense.
OFFENSE:
1. Romo tucking and running more when he has an open lane. Sometimes he forces a pass when he has wide space to run and get the first down. There were about 3-4 plays against NE when he had the deep route open, but settled for the underneath stuff, even with no pressure rushing him.
2. Romo stretching the field again. He did it early in the season, but in the last few games, he seems to be set on the intermediate and dump off routes.
3. Romo not forcing the ball to Witten. He has turned into Linus the last few games. Pass to Witten. Pass to Witten. Pass to Witten. I love that Witten is involved, but let's spread the ball around again.
4. Stop all the stupid penalties. I am talking about false starts, illegal procedure, illegal shifts, personal fouls, and even delay of games. I will say that the one against TO in the NE game was bogus, as was the one against Buffalo. Still, he knows there is a target on his back. Catch the ball and then hand it to the official. I don't mind a holding penalty here or there, especially if it keeps Romo from getting killed. Just knock off the pre- and post-snap penalties.
5. Barber starting a game or two, just to change things up. Keep splitting time, but let MB3 have his chance to ignite the team in the beginning.
6. Continue utilizing the no huddle offense throughout various moments in games, especially in the beginning.
7. Use JJ and MB3 in a split backfield during a couple of drives a game. I think it could add a positive wrinkle to our offense.
8. Get Stanback on the field. I want to see what he can do against other CBs, not just ours.
9. Hopefully get Terry Glenn back by Thanksgiving or GB so he can get in game shape for the playoffs.
DEFENSE:
1. Get Anthony Henry back for Philly. It would give us a very nice CB trio with Newman, Henry, and Reeves.
2. Get Tank back for the Giants. Ratliff needs a breather during games. I am hoping Tank can come in and be at least 75% of the player he was in Chicago. If so, that would be a tremendous lift for the interior of our defense.
3. I would like to see a few formations where we use Ware, Spencer, and Ellis at the same time. I would like to see this about 4-5 times a game. They can rotate Ware and Spencer between OLB and ILB. If they do this, I want Bowen and Hatcher in as the DEs. I think it would definitely be our most potent pass rush unit.
4. I want to see more Watkins. He is showing himself to be better with every game. I am really pleased with his progression so far.
SPECIAL TEAMS:
1. Use Stanback and JJ on KOs. Put TT on the bench and never let him get up. I think JJ would be able to use his explosiveness more, and it would also allow him to get more in the flow of the game and get his legs warmed up. Stanback can use his speed and elusiveness. I bet our KRs would improve leaps and bounds if these two replaced TT.
2. Use Stanback on punts. Crayton is ok, but he has fallen in love with the fair catch, plus he has the best hands on offense, so let's leave him there. I don't want Newman ever returning another punt, he is too valuable to our defense.
