McCarthy focused on pass protection

[XXLMike]

We’re going OL first round - again.

 

[cowboyec]

dawand jones ot ohio st

 

[glimmerman]

Give Dak time but also we will have him getting rid of it quick. So that and have him use his legs here and there. A run game and receivers and we should have no problem scoring. Get the Defense straight and a solid kicker. Let’s go!!!

 

[Captain-Crash]

he's slow reads are why all his passes are in the tight window, smh. I don't remember Rush supporters crying about the offensive line, the offensive coordinator, no playmakers, no wide receivers, no running game. wow, that Rush guy is just incredible.

Hum, I can't remember hearing Mike say he needs to work on Rush's protection. hum.....

 

[Beast_from_East]

Don't be surprised if it's OL at 26.

Big Mike making comments about the running game couple of weeks ago and pass protection.

Totally agree..................I predict our 1st round pick will be Cyrus from Florida...............grades out as an elite OG and should be available at pick 26.

 

[Beast_from_East]

Honest question........do you trust Rush starting 20 games?

Absolutely not................Rush is a backup, not a starter.............he was a free agent and got 0 starting offers.

He also signed for $3 million a season whereas starting QBs, even average ones like Daniel Jones, are topping $40 mil.

Nobody in the NFL considers Rush a starter and even Rush himself does not consider himself a starter or else he would have never signed for $3 million, that is backup money and Rush knows it.

Only the delusional Dak haters think Rush is starting material.

 

[Pass2Run]

He says this like Rush didn't have a higher winning percentage.

Let's pretend more Prescott would have changed things last year. He'd have gone 5-0 instead of Rush's 4-1. It was that 5 game stretch that killed us.

Nonsense.

The thing about Dallas is that, for whatever reason, and you and I both know it's likely because the team hates Prescott, they just block better for Cooper Rush.

 

[Pass2Run]

For McCarthy, this is actually smart. And leads me to believe Washington could be in the mix for pick 26. That or an offensive lineman. But with Cooks on board, pass protection is a must.

 

[CowboyoWales]

He says this like Rush didn't have a higher winning percentage.

Let's pretend more Prescott would have changed things last year. He'd have gone 5-0 instead of Rush's 4-1. It was that 5 game stretch that killed us.

Nonsense.

Let's not find a stat to deflect and create an excuse. The eye test didnt scream Dak's getting repeatedly hit and other stats like Sack% which was only 4.8% (28th worst) and Pressure was only 20% (19th worst). Indeed if he got out of the pocket (Mahomes) or quick release (Bradby) his stats would be even better, but if he sits in the pocket what do we expect.

The disconnect was pure and simply between Dak to receivers (which ever we want to blame - both). Now if we're admitting that Dak doesnt do his best work under pressure i'll agree, however, I dont subcribe to it being physical pressure it's more down to a lack of being able to process the developing play and make changes depending on the defensive show (why he struggles vrs 49ers, who constantly change their post snap configuration). Giving Dak more time wont overcome that issue, though a quicker read WCO (with more TE/RB checkdowns) and less/no Moore schemes that look great on the board in training may well assist.

 

[CowboyoWales]

If your quarterback wasn't an idiot who takes forever to diagnose the defense the sacks would be fewer.

The sentiment is right, even though the terminology is overly inflammatory and is going to get @CowboysFaninHouston complaining (but heavily contributing) in a 16 page Dak Rant Thread.
Im not sure if this is a @Risen Star or Todd Archer Dog Whistle....the O-Line pass protection wasnt the problem Example 1 - 49ers

 

[buybuydandavis]

He says this like Rush didn't have a higher winning percentage.

Let's pretend more Prescott would have changed things last year. He'd have gone 5-0 instead of Rush's 4-1. It was that 5 game stretch that killed us.

Nonsense.

What does PFF have to say about our pass blocking?
Don't know that I'm going to trust ESPN over PFF.

My eyeballs didn't see bad pass blocking generally. More often it was a QB taking too long.

 

[buybuydandavis]

I am assuming the chart is backup up by data. It shows Steele is slightly better than average pass blocking but top 5 run blocking. It would be good to see where Tyron is on this chart. My guess is he is not far ahead of Steele pass blocking, if he is even ahead of Steele, and significantly behind Steele run blocking. But that is supposition on my part.

Tyron was not Tyron last year.
New position, rust, and probably not fully physically right.

The question for this year is whether he can be Tyron again. Better chance, and more value, at LT, IMO.

 

[CowboyoWales]

What does PFF have to say about our pass blocking?
Don't know that I'm going to trust ESPN over PFF.

My eyeballs didn't see bad pass blocking generally. More often it was a QB taking too long.

Yep, it's not rocket science....What was it about the quick releasing Brady that helped give him to the lowest Sack% in 2022? All this deflection on the O-Line? Speed up and simplify the playbook (with a number of checkdowns). Start by bringing the secondary down .... to go long.

 

[buybuydandavis]

Give Dak time but also we will have him getting rid of it quick. So that and have him use his legs here and there. A run game and receivers and we should have no problem scoring. Get the Defense straight and a solid kicker. Let’s go!!!

An effective run game and lots of play action is the best pass blocking.

 

[buybuydandavis]

Yep, it's not rocket science....What was it about the quick releasing Brady that helped give him the the lowest Sack% in 2022? All this deflection on the O-Line? Speed up and simplify the playbook (with a number of checkdowns). Start by bringing the secondary down .... to go long.

I've gone through the whole thread.
The overwhelming majority just don't see bad pass blocking.
They see a hesitant QB. And just one.

My recollection is that the key to Rush's success was just decisiveness. He got the ball out of his hands. A relatively weak arm, but good command of the offense.

There's a real advantage in keeping a backup QB for years. Eventually, he knows the offense even without all the 1st string reps.

 

[Starforever]

He says this like Rush didn't have a higher winning percentage.

Let's pretend more Prescott would have changed things last year. He'd have gone 5-0 instead of Rush's 4-1. It was that 5 game stretch that killed us.

Nonsense.

Why must you and others always insert absurdities to rile up the forum. Two different players, using two different gameplans, and the defense playing with more urgency, is a better analysis of their play.

Rush at best, is an XFL or USFL starter. Stop embellishing his small sample sized contribution. Dak has proven to be an NFL starting QB, he just stunk for the better part of last season. In my opinion, he will not win a chip, but he's all they have.

 

[noshame]

Hey jerry are you beginning to feel stupid for buying this guy's nonsense?
Why yes, yes you are.

 

[GINeric]

He says this like Rush didn't have a higher winning percentage.

Let's pretend more Prescott would have changed things last year. He'd have gone 5-0 instead of Rush's 4-1. It was that 5 game stretch that killed us.

Nonsense.

Higher winning percentage over 5 games?? LOL!!

Rush has been in the league one year less than Dak and is still a backup playing on league minimums while Dak is on max contract. Let's do this.... Let's compare Dak career winning percentages in the same years Rush was in the league. Ok, that's a dead issue.

Dak is an NFL starter and Rush annually gets released and picked back up on practice squads.

Let's compare their numbers against each other. Dak averages 300, 350 passing yards per game while Rush barely cracks 100 yards passing??? He's Trent Dilpher Jr.

Lastly, if Rush was so good, why haven't we heard his name during the FA frenzy??? I guess the 31 other GMs and coaches are stupid and don't have the inside Intel on how good Rush is in your eyes, huh.... have Rush been signed to a max deal or signed with another team as a starter yet???


If not , then why do you think the other teams in the NFL haven't cleared the cap space for the magnificent Cooper Rush??? I'll wait....

 

[GINeric]

Dak needs all this help.

Rush don't.

Dak is playing on a max contract.

Dak has starting quarterback talent.

Dak easily has the ability to pass for over 100 yards per game.

Dak has job security.

When it comes to each category ive listed.....

Rush don't....

 

[GINeric]

Thought you outgrew trolling….maybe I just missed it….

Nahh... that kid has too much time in his parent's basement trying to improve his football IQ to below average. There's always hope for the lil guy. He's also hoping his Washington Commanders will have a better season this year.