Twitter: McGovern at FB is a hit

[Manwiththeplan]

This is why the idea was brilliant. McGovern isn't playing much? Put him at FB. Now he gets a running start, and you have 6 linemen on the field. Brilliant!!!

I'm not doubting whether it's a good idea...the results speak for themselves

I'm curious if this has *anything* to do with McGovern's skill set...or if we could literally plug any o-linemen in and it be just as effective

 

[RustyBourneHorse]

I'm not doubting whether it's a good idea...the results speak for themselves

I'm curious if this has *anything* to do with McGovern's skill set...or if we could literally plug any o-linemen in and it be just as effective

I dunno. He does look shifty.

 

[BAT]

i love mccarthy's willingness to try anything...not afraid if it fails.
this is one of my favorite formations.
i hope we see the next phase or evolution of mcgovern at full-back....let the big hoss have a carry or 2.

I love KM's ability to be creative and unpredictable.

And Dak loves him some KM.

So do the OL.

Remember when LA asked to play DT on goal line situations but Switzer and then Campo said no way?

 

[blueblood70]

I love KM's ability to be creative and unpredictable.

And Dak loves him some KM.

So do the OL.

Remember when LA asked to play DT on goal line situations but Switzer and then Campo said no way?

because we had a real FB named Moose who didn't need help..DJ earned his roster spot we dont have a FB that good enough for full roster spot so why not a backup G that subs in for few FB play's,..

 

[buybuydandavis]

This is why the idea was brilliant. McGovern isn't playing much? Put him at FB. Now he gets a running start, and you have 6 linemen on the field. Brilliant!!!

McGovern's PFF run block grade is 89.7. It's just stupid not to have him on the field in short yardage. We should try some 6 man oline sets in the middle of the field too. Make teams match up and see what happens.

https://www.pff.com/nfl/teams/dallas-cowboys/9/roster

 

[Blake]

Kellen Moore is very innovative.

Love how he is running the offense.

We’ve come full circle. Fullback used to be a staple of offense now it’s innovative again..lol

 

[BAT]

because we had a real FB named Moose who didn't need help..DJ earned his roster spot we dont have a FB that good enough for full roster spot so why not a backup G that subs in for few FB play's,..

Moose was retired by Campo's time.

And I said LA wanted reps at NT not FB.

But LA at FB would have been a sight to behold.

 

[RustyBourneHorse]

McGovern's PFF run block grade is 89.7. It's just stupid not to have him on the field in short yardage. We should try some 6 man oline sets in the middle of the field too. Make teams match up and see what happens.

https://www.pff.com/nfl/teams/dallas-cowboys/9/roster

Well yes, and that's key. And then adding in a running start from the FB position, and the defender has no chance.

 

[JoeKing]

OMG, he looks fabulous as a blocking FB! man, oh man, I love this coaching staff, and Big Mike's ability to evolve in his coaching schemes.

I agree, McCarthy's acceptance of Kellen Moore's out-of-the-box thinking on the offensive scheme is a blessing. McGovern was quoted saying, when offensive coordinator Kellen Moore proposed playing fullback to him, he jumped at the opportunity for more playing time.

 

[Pass2Run]

Kellen Moore is an innovator.

I love the move.

 

[CCBoy]

He is doing a great job. When he is in there teams know it’s a run and still can’t stop it. Would love to see a flea flicker or trick play off of that. Or hand it off to him.

Off side tight end fakes a diving block, waits, and then does a pass pattern straight down the sidelines...!

 

[glimmerman]

Off side tight end fakes a diving block, waits, and then does a pass pattern straight down the sidelines...!

Do it. Do it….

 

[Scotman]

It’s not great because Williams should be the FB and not McGovern. McGovern should be starting LG.

So, if they aren't starting McGovern where you want him, they shouldn't use him in another role?

I think it's great they found a way to get all 6 lineman on the field. I'd feel the same if McGovern was starting and they put Williams in the FB role for that play.