My Perspective - Play-offs

[TwoDeep3]

It is my opinion Romo would be the reliever if Dak gets into a spot and cannot overcome the defense.

While unconventional, I might even consider using Romo the way they use the back-up running back on specific series.

But I also would be very aggressive with trick plays. Figure out what is predictable about my team and then flip the script. So you live off of team tendencies, well my team might just do what you least expect.

Which means bring in Romo. Perhaps have a set with both Zeke and McFadden on the field and perhaps pass out of that formation. Play action with one of the pair heading to the flat. Then pull the lead draw when they are trying to cover the outside.

I would not ignore what got the team here, but realize this is lose and go home.

There is no team this version of the Cowboys cannot beat.

Just my opinion.

 

[EST_1986]

whatever gets us to Houston I'm all for

 

[bark]

I will say this if our opponent is the gmen, some misdirection plays better be on the table. The few times we have hit big plays against them it was because of misdirection

 

[DIAF]

I only think Romo is coming in if Dak struggles for a whole half and the game is still close.

 

[CCBoy]

There is some valid consideration involving the quarterback position. I have a growing respect for Dak Prescott and his growth now. He has performed at top shelf levels for any quarterback in NFL history...

 

[robjay04]

Finding a way to do a trick play with Romo and Dak on the field is intriguing and should throw the defense off a bit.

I don't want to do anything too unconventional in the playoffs but if you have two quarterbacks playing near elite level, it would have to at least intrigue Linehan/Garrett to figure something out.

 

[TwoDeep3]

However, as petty as it is, I would love to see Romo come in and throw that deep ball to Dez at the goal line from about the 45 of Green Bay for TD.

 

[rynochop]

I only think Romo is coming in if Dak struggles for a whole half and the game is still close.

That's what I think as well, I have no reason to expect him to struggle, BUT, it's certainly not out of the realm of possibilities in a playoff atmosphere. If Dak isn't feeling it, I wouldn't hesitate to have a quick hook, especially with how Tony looked, albeit limited. Williams slept walked on that deep throw, and the PI on Dez is probably a TD

 

[CCBoy]

However, as petty as it is, I would love to see Romo come in and throw that deep ball to Dez at the goal line from about the 45 of Green Bay for TD.

And unlike Sanchez...Tony Romo would not take multiple sacks with the game still well within grasp.

 

[DallasEast]

During the fairy tale beginning of the Tom Brady saga, he got hurt in the AFC championship game. The guy he replaced during the season, Drew Bledsoe, stepped in and helped the Patriots to that pivotal first Brady Super Bowl. I bet Belichick wouldn't have substituted Bledsoe in for a struggling Brady.

You go with the quarterback you thought can get you there. No matter what. Occasionally, offenses have substituted quarterbacks during playoff games but it rarely occurs. Prescott is now The Man. Barring injury, let him prove it.

 

[JJHLH1]

Yesterday was a reminder of how great Dak has played this year and how important he is to the team. Romo looked fantastic during his one series, but Dak will be the man during the playoffs. How far the team goes will be due in large part to how well he plays.

 

[TwoDeep3]

During the fairy tale beginning of the Tom Brady saga, he got hurt in the AFC championship game. The guy he replaced during the season, Drew Bledsoe, stepped in and helped the Patriots to that pivotal first Brady Super Bowl. I bet Belichick wouldn't have substituted Bledsoe in for a struggling Brady.

You go with the quarterback you thought can get you there. No matter what. Occasionally, offenses have substituted quarterbacks during playoff games but it rarely occurs. Prescott is now The Man. Barring injury, let him prove it.

Which was my point at being unpredictable.

 

[slomoxn]

John Lynch on Colin talking Dakota right now, just said with all the weapons on Dallas the Dak/Bryant connection took the longest to form. This was due to Dez being a different kind of receiver that doesn't get much separation, Romo and Dez developed the back shoulder throw and over the top throw, which Dak just told him he and Dez have also formed that connection now. But it was the longest to hook up on, hope Romo showed him how to take a few chances on single coverage yesterday though.

 

[9darter]

While unconventional, I might even consider using Romo the way they use the back-up running back on specific series.

I love how these world-beaters, ie the best QBs on the planet, seemingly can't handle competition or anyone sharing their duties. You can easily have a two headed monster at RB. But at QB? No freakin' way!! It's simply against the rules of nature. These Superhumans are too fragile for any such competition.

It's a plus to have two capable QBs with rather different playing styles. Not a minus.

 

[TwoDeep3]

I love how these world-beaters, ie the best QBs on the planet, seemingly can't handle competition or anyone sharing their duties. You can easily have a two headed monster at RB. But at QB? No freakin' way!! It's simply against the rules of nature. These Superhumans are too fragile for any such competition.

It's a plus to have two capable QBs with rather different playing styles. Not a minus.

This. How does the game plan change if the quarterback changes?

 

[visionary]

It is my opinion Romo would be the reliever if Dak gets into a spot and cannot overcome the defense.

While unconventional, I might even consider using Romo the way they use the back-up running back on specific series.

But I also would be very aggressive with trick plays. Figure out what is predictable about my team and then flip the script. So you live off of team tendencies, well my team might just do what you least expect.

Which means bring in Romo. Perhaps have a set with both Zeke and McFadden on the field and perhaps pass out of that formation. Play action with one of the pair heading to the flat. Then pull the lead draw when they are trying to cover the outside.

I would not ignore what got the team here, but realize this is lose and go home.

There is no team this version of the Cowboys cannot beat.

Just my opinion.

I'm usually not for this but this is a unique situation

It has to be all about the ring from here and not anyone's ego

We have a real shot to win it all this year

 

[DallasEast]

Which was my point at being unpredictable.

Understood. I want the team and Prescott to prove they can do what they have already done so far this season. That's selfish on my part but I've had people disagree with me for far less.

 

[tyke1doe]

It is my opinion Romo would be the reliever if Dak gets into a spot and cannot overcome the defense.

While unconventional, I might even consider using Romo the way they use the back-up running back on specific series.

But I also would be very aggressive with trick plays. Figure out what is predictable about my team and then flip the script. So you live off of team tendencies, well my team might just do what you least expect.

Which means bring in Romo. Perhaps have a set with both Zeke and McFadden on the field and perhaps pass out of that formation. Play action with one of the pair heading to the flat. Then pull the lead draw when they are trying to cover the outside.

I would not ignore what got the team here, but realize this is lose and go home.

There is no team this version of the Cowboys cannot beat.

Just my opinion.

It's not that easy. You can sprinkle a trick play here and there, but you shouldn't change up too much because you break the natural flow, timing and experience you need to run your regular offense.
We got bounced by the Giants in 2007 in part because we flipped the switch and departed from our normal offense. We used to relly heavily on the pass and then use Marion Barber as a closer. In the game against the Giants, we went heavy, early with Marion Barber, but by the second half Barber and our offensive line was gassed. We had departed from what made us successful.

Secondly, as great as Tom Landry was a coach, I remember reading a Cowboys player (can't remember which one) saying one of the things that hurt the Cowboys in the Super Bowl against the Steelers was that Landry would develop an entirely new game plan. He would go away from the "script" - so to speak.

You go with what you know, maybe tweaking here and there. But you don't depart from what made you successful. You give guys too much to think about, which makes them react slower and makes them more mistake-prone.

The keys to the Cowboys getting to the Super Bowl are:

1. The defense must step up - the pass rush in particular. We're No. 1 in the run department, but we need to contain the pass. We're facing Aaron Rodgers or Eli Manning (assuming the Lions don't pull an upset).
2. Control time of possession and then score. This is the way we'll beat the Falcons, who are very dangerous offensively.
3. Limit mistakes.

 

[Risen Star]

Dak Prescott is Joe Montana.

The Cowboys should have a QB rotation in the playoffs.

Is there a retirement home for posters?

 

[tyke1doe]

I love how these world-beaters, ie the best QBs on the planet, seemingly can't handle competition or anyone sharing their duties. You can easily have a two headed monster at RB. But at QB? No freakin' way!! It's simply against the rules of nature. These Superhumans are too fragile for any such competition.

It's a plus to have two capable QBs with rather different playing styles. Not a minus.

It's not that they're too fragile for the competition. As many ex-players have said, football is about rhythm, particularly offense. You have to get into a rhythm, and once there, you don't want to break that rhythm. Offensive players get used to a quarterback's cadence, the way he moves in the pocket, the way he throws the ball, the spin he puts on the ball, how he fits the ball into the running back's hands. The way he carries out the read option. Then there's the looks, the glances you give your running back, your receivers, etc.

You don't want to be rotating or switching quarterbacks and having the offense adjusting and readjusting throughout the game. You increase the potential and probability of mistakes.