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Mailbag: Issues Running In Short Yardage? Offseason Position Needs?
Tuesday, December 29, 2015 9:47 AM CST
http://www.dallascowboys.com/news/2...ng-short-yardage-top-offseason-position-needs
KYLE COX
EAST DUBUQUE, ILLINOIS
I don't understand why everyone is surprised we can't run the ball in short yardage. Is it an oversimplification to say teams are stacking the box because there is no downfield passing threat with Romo/Dez out?
David: As is often the case in the NFL, there’s a variety of variables at work in that issue. You can put some of that on the execution of the offensive line. But I absolutely think it’s fair to say that the Cowboys’ inefficiency throwing the ball has made it harder for them to run the ball in obvious run situations.
Rob: I don’t think it’s an oversimplification. To a large degree, not having Romo and/or Dez on the field absolutely factors into short-yardage situations – even the running game in general. Teams have stacked the box against Darren McFadden all year. That doesn’t mean it simply can’t be done; look at how well they’ve run the ball for the most part the last several weeks. But I do think when No. 9 is out there, it keeps defenses more honest...
Tuesday, December 29, 2015 9:47 AM CST
http://www.dallascowboys.com/news/2...ng-short-yardage-top-offseason-position-needs
KYLE COX
EAST DUBUQUE, ILLINOIS
I don't understand why everyone is surprised we can't run the ball in short yardage. Is it an oversimplification to say teams are stacking the box because there is no downfield passing threat with Romo/Dez out?
David: As is often the case in the NFL, there’s a variety of variables at work in that issue. You can put some of that on the execution of the offensive line. But I absolutely think it’s fair to say that the Cowboys’ inefficiency throwing the ball has made it harder for them to run the ball in obvious run situations.
Rob: I don’t think it’s an oversimplification. To a large degree, not having Romo and/or Dez on the field absolutely factors into short-yardage situations – even the running game in general. Teams have stacked the box against Darren McFadden all year. That doesn’t mean it simply can’t be done; look at how well they’ve run the ball for the most part the last several weeks. But I do think when No. 9 is out there, it keeps defenses more honest...
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