Not a quote I want to read from Jerry

[DFWJC]

I was afraid of this. The running game was responsible for the Cowboys 12-4 record last year. It helped Romo become a better QB. It freed Dez up. It helped the defense. If this team doesn't run, it will revert back to the 8-8 years. I don't understand why you would change what is working. You can't throw to set up the run if nobody respects the run.

Who said they aren't going to run...a lot even?

This team could throw slightly more and may even be consider better balanced by today's NFL standards.

 

[fortdick]

here is another quote by JJ lol
Jerry Jones: "If Darren McFadden can stay healthy, ‘he’ll tear their you know what up’"
So dmc is going to tear up opponents, until he cant lol so no worries with run game
That 40 year old brain is working overtime and it shows.

That 40 year.old brain is so pickled in Johnny Blue, I can't believe that anything he says is quoted. But, hey, people gotta panic. If no one was running around screaming the world is ending, I think the world would end!

 

[Boyzmamacita]

The Cowboys FO and coaches are aware that the running game was important last season. They're not stupid. They just didn't want to give Murray all that money. I believe some combination of Randle, McFadden and Dunbar can be effective. Every one of them has speed and the ability to hit the hole fast. Nate Newton (love him) says that Randle has great vision. I haven't seen enough of him to definitively say that's true, but it's encouraging to hear someone with knowledge say that Randle can get the job done. McFadden also has talent. It's more of a health issue with him (just like it was with Murray). Don't forget that McFadden is known for picking up the blitz well and Dunbar is the perfect situational back. Our running game will be different, but different does not necessarily mean less effective.

 

[DandyDon52]

Randle.

Next question.

Here is your guy randle leaving a lot of "meat on the bone" last year in game 8.
he had clear sailing to endzone, not another skin in sight lol and he let ball be punched out by a guy he saw coming!
Had he scored here dallas would have played GB at home.

 

[DandyDon52]

The Cowboys FO and coaches are aware that the running game was important last season. They're not stupid. They just didn't want to give Murray all that money. I believe some combination of Randle, McFadden and Dunbar can be effective. Every one of them has speed and the ability to hit the hole fast. Nate Newton (love him) says that Randle has great vision. I haven't seen enough of him to definitively say that's true, but it's encouraging to hear someone with knowledge say that Randle can get the job done. McFadden also has talent. It's more of a health issue with him (just like it was with Murray). Don't forget that McFadden is known for picking up the blitz well and Dunbar is the perfect situational back. Our running game will be different, but different does not necessarily mean less effective.

I Think they are stupid mainly because this is a potential SB run year had they kept murray.
Jerry just said they can pass more to open up the run, and for years they had romo throwing 40 times a game and it was all on Romo.
Last year they knew Tony could not do that so ran more and it worked better than they thought it would.

But I dont think they will hesitate to go back to passing a lot now that tony is in better shape.
Also they just paid Dez and everything seems to indicate they already want to throw more than run.
If jerry tells JG and linehan he wants more passing , what do you think they will do ??
I think jerry is more of a fan of the passing game than the run game.

here is DMC's 2014 stats for 1st 4 games, and I know it is oakland, and he should do better here, but this was consistently bad.
In one game carr had more yards than dmc. Was it the oakland line or poor vision, or lack of effort or all 3 ??
McFadden 2014

01
D. McFadden 4 15 3.8 0
M. Jones-Drew 9 11 1.2 0

02
D. Carr 4 58 0 41
D. McFadden 12 37 1 10 3.08
L. Murray 1 6 0 6

03
Rushing ATT YDS TD LG
D. McFadden 18 59 0 10 3.2
M. Reece 1 7 0 7
L. Murray 3 1 0 1

04
D. Carr 16/25 146 1 1
M. McGloin 12/19 129 1 2
Rushing ATT YDS TD LG
D. McFadden 11 40 0 12 3.6
D. Carr 2 9 0 8
M. McGloin 2 3 0 3
M. Jones-Drew 2 1 0 1
J. Olawale 1 0 0 0

37.75 yds per game on 45 carries
151 yds 3.3 avg

 

[NMfan]

I really hope we don't revert to the teams of the years previous to 2014. But with a quote like this and Stephen talking about a trade or looking at the waiver wire, they are not pleased so far with the run game and their pieces. Romo is not effective when he is asked to throw it around the field 40-45 times. We've seen how that unfolds.

Romo was almost dead last in the league in passing attempts. Adding 96 more attempts would only put him in the middle of the pack among all QB's in attempts last year.

 

[Doomsday101]

I really hope we don't revert to the teams of the years previous to 2014. But with a quote like this and Stephen talking about a trade or looking at the waiver wire, they are not pleased so far with the run game and their pieces. Romo is not effective when he is asked to throw it around the field 40-45 times. We've seen how that unfolds.

I don't envision Dallas reverting back to throwing it 658 times in a season as they did in 2012 on the other hand I would not be surprised to see a bit more passing. Last season Dallas passed it 476 times and ran it 508 times. I think their goal will be to continue to be balanced

 

[erod]

Dallas will throw more. I have no doubt.

But not by much. I think Romo throws about 5 more times a game. That's it, not the 48-attempt games from a few years ago.

 

[Blackspider214]

Dallas will throw more. I have no doubt.

But not by much. I think Romo throws about 5 more times a game. That's it, not the 48-attempt games from a few years ago.

5 more times a game is kind of a big increase. For instance, let's say last year we ran 30 times and passed 30. Now with 5 more passes, that goes to 35 and 25. Pretty big shift in offensive philosophy.

 

[erod]

5 more times a game is kind of a big increase. For instance, let's say last year we ran 30 times and passed 30. Now with 5 more passes, that goes to 35 and 25. Pretty big shift in offensive philosophy.

I think that happens, about 30-35 throws a game. But it'll shift with matchups and situations.

Still, Romo was throwing 40+ times every game not long ago. It's rare now.

 

[Blackspider214]

I think that happens, about 30-35 throws a game. But it'll shift with matchups and situations.

Still, Romo was throwing 40+ times every game not long ago. It's rare now.

It was rare last year because we had an effective bell cow RB who pretty much transformed the offense into an efficient machine.

Their philosophy can still be to run the ball but if these guys are ineffective, what do they do? They'll revert back to passing. Which never really worked.

Murray is going to be greatly missed on everything he did. Did he have his issues? Sure. every player does. But none of those guys even come close to what he could do.

 

[erod]

It was rare last year because we had an effective bell cow RB who pretty much transformed the offense into an efficient machine.

Their philosophy can still be to run the ball but if these guys are ineffective, what do they do? They'll revert back to passing. Which never really worked.

Murray is going to be greatly missed on everything he did. Did he have his issues? Sure. every player does. But none of those guys even come close to what he could do.

Rodgers, Roethlisberger, Brady, Peyton, Brees, Rivers....you know, the quarterbacks that win most of the Super Bowls.

Romo is every bit as capable as those guys, and he has a better receiving corp with a superb offensive line than they do, and FINALLY, an above average defense to make a lead stick.

And if Murray was so great, where was it the previous years? I'm on OU fan, and I've seen every carry he's made since he was 18 years old. I assure you there is nothing elite about Demarco Murray. He is quite replaceable on a team with this much offensive firepower.

Marching the ball slowly down the field is good, but it's risky. Holding calls and other penalties, fumbles, and INJURY RISK to everybody on offense can derail a drive and a season. If Murray could finish a run, there were hits that Romo could have avoided last year.

 

[guag]

It's hilarious.

You'd think that the 2014 Dallas Cowboys were the most perfect team ever, with an absolutely perfect, flawless run to pass ratio, perfectly executed game plans.

Any deviation from that perfect season's formula, and we're doomed to go 8-8. Never mind the fact that our defense has improved ridiculously over the past several years (not to mention offensive line).

None of those other things matter, because without DeMarco Murray, this team will irresponsibly throw the ball 90% of the time and Romo will revert to being a JAG who can't put up numbers without an 1800 yard back.

You heard it here, folks. It's one or the other, either we go 12-4 again or we go 8-8. Black and white. I'm sure the team really would have liked to run the ball as much as last season, but alas, it's impossible to do so with running backs who don't lead the league in rushing.

 

[BigStar]

We ran too much last year, and I have been saying since we went defense heavy all offseason that we planned on moving off that 51/49 run to a much better to go all the way 55/45 pass.

Beasley's increased role I believe is to supplement the running game @ times. Which is okay by me, as long as the Shotgun on 3rd and shorts are gone as well as continuing to run once in the RZ.

 

[blindzebra]

Oh brother, show me a post from this time last year where anyone said Murray was going to set the Cowboys' rushing record...what...there isn't one...well...damn.

The facts are teams feared the pass. Dez required a safety to his side so no 9 in the box. Witten, Escobar, and Beasley all put pressure on the safeties and LBs which means they can't crowd the LOS to sell out on the run. Like it or not, Romo and the passing game made Murray, it is not the other way around.

 

[Doomsday101]

Rodgers, Roethlisberger, Brady, Peyton, Brees, Rivers....you know, the quarterbacks that win most of the Super Bowls.

Romo is every bit as capable as those guys, and he has a better receiving corp with a superb offensive line than they do, and FINALLY, an above average defense to make a lead stick.

And if Murray was so great, where was it the previous years? I'm on OU fan, and I've seen every carry he's made since he was 18 years old. I assure you there is nothing elite about Demarco Murray. He is quite replaceable on a team with this much offensive firepower.

Marching the ball slowly down the field is good, but it's risky. Holding calls and other penalties, fumbles, and INJURY RISK to everybody on offense can derail a drive and a season. If Murray could finish a run, there were hits that Romo could have avoided last year.

It is not QB competition it is about winning that takes place as a team. I think Tony is a very good QB I also think the best way to win games is by Dallas doing what they do best as a team not what GB, Pitt, Pats, Den, NO or SD does.

I don't think the question is Murray can't be replaced the question really is can Randle or McFadden do it? at this point it is nothing but a guess.

 

[texbumthelife]

Reading into what?? It's pretty clear right now they do not trust their run game.

I mean, we are this far into training camp and can you name me who the starter is?

Wow what?!

We are this far into training camp and they've said duties will be split between Randle and DMac.

 

[NextGenBoys]

I really hope we don't revert to the teams of the years previous to 2014. But with a quote like this and Stephen talking about a trade or looking at the waiver wire, they are not pleased so far with the run game and their pieces. Romo is not effective when he is asked to throw it around the field 40-45 times. We've seen how that unfolds.

Cole Beasley is an extension to the running game. He has been our missing piece. Getting him more involved is not a bad thing.

 

[big dog cowboy]

Here is your guy randle leaving a lot of "meat on the bone" last year in game 8.
he had clear sailing to endzone, not another skin in sight lol and he let ball be punched out by a guy he saw coming!
Had he scored here dallas would have played GB at home.

Considering our home and road records last year, I would have prefered to play GB at their house anyway.

 

[Hardline]

I will only be happy with an elite superstar RB on this team. As of now this team doesn't have one.
I want to ground and pound defenses into submission. Eat up the clock with 16 play scoring drives.
Run on first down
Run on second down
Run on third down.
I want to make this the most useless receiving corps in the NFL.