News: Offensive struggles in training camp

[LocimusPrime]

Cowboys offense has not crossed this line in practice. ‘We are not where we want to be’
BY CLARENCE E. HILL JR.

August 01, 2018 09:31 PM


OXNARD, CALIF.
Through one full week of Dallas Cowboys training camp, the offense remains a work in progress. Quarterback Dak Prescott and the first-team offense have yet to throw a touchdown pass in team or 7-on-7 work.

Credit goes to a highly competitive Cowboys defense that is much improved over past years. But the offense, which is trying to find its footing without tight end Jason Witten (retired) and receiver Dez Bryant (released), has visibly struggled with a new group of pass catchers.

“We are not where we want to be. We have to have better execution on offense,” offensive coordinator Scott Linehan said. “We are still a work in progress and we are making strides but we have to make strides here quickly. Hopefully, we will be putting that ball in the end zone a lot this year.”

Here are four other things from Wednesday’s practice:


2. Coach Jason Garrett and offensive Scott Linehan attributed the lack of touchdowns in practice to the team doing no red zone work early in training camp. Well, the Cowboys did red zone work on Wednesday and the result was the same. Dak Prescott was high on what should have been an easy completion to tight end Blake Jarwin in 7-on-7. A successful drive in the first two-minute drill, which included back-to-back completions to rookie receiver Michael Gallup, led to a game-winning field goal.

A team red zone period that featured a nice pass to running back Ezekiel Elliott, who split out wide and caught a slant, ended at the 2-yard line when back-to-back passes to Jarwin and tight end Geoff Swaim fell incomplete.

3. Receiver Terrance Williams was a highlight on Wednesday as he got his first significant work with the first-team offense. He wowed the crowd and his teammates with a one-handed catch and then beat cornerback Byron Jones on a deep slant. It was an overall good day for Williams, whose public intoxication charge from the Frisco police department was dismissed. Rumors of his demise as part of a revamped receiver corps have been greatly exaggerated.


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[LocimusPrime]

4. It was agent day at practice on Wednesday as running back Ezekiel Elliott’s agent, Rocky Arceneaux, made an appearance along with quarterback Dak Prescott’s agent, Todd France. Arceneaux was excited to see Elliott looking fast and sleek in practice. He said Elliott’s quiet off-season was purposeful and that the team plans to release the long-awaited documentary of his workout regimen that started during his six weeks in Cabo San Lucas while under suspension last year. Arceneaux hopes to release it before the start of the season.

5. Defensive end Randy Gregory got some work in the morning walkthrough after passing his physical and being taken off the non-football injury list. Gregory didn’t do anything in the padded afternoon practice as the Cowboys will continue to be cautious in how they bring him back. He has not played or practiced since the season finale in 2016 after being suspended for repeated violations of the NFL drug policy. He is in good shape and has gained much-needed weight. He is listed at 242 pounds but says he is bigger than that. Gregory’s goal is to get some action in preseason and be ready for the season opener against the Carolina Panthers.


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[Seven]

Here's a novel idea......RUN the frickin ball.

Good God these beat writers have the perfect title......they beat things to death.

Dez is gone.....+1.

Witten is gone....... should've happened 3 years ago.

Maybe, just maybe, Dallas has a good Defense which is only going to help the offense.

 

[fatboygixxer]

I'm expecting the offense to start slow this year, alot of personnel changes. Hopefully this defense can carry us until the offense finds its rhythm.

 

[Haimerej]

I hope this just means the defense will be really good...

 

[LocimusPrime]

Just FYI - just posted for your entertainment and discussion. The article doesn't necessarily reflect the locimus opinion on this subject matter

 

[Zekeats]

Cowboys offense has not crossed this line in practice. ‘We are not where we want to be’
BY CLARENCE E. HILL JR.

August 01, 2018 09:31 PM


OXNARD, CALIF.
Through one full week of Dallas Cowboys training camp, the offense remains a work in progress. Quarterback Dak Prescott and the first-team offense have yet to throw a touchdown pass in team or 7-on-7 work.

Credit goes to a highly competitive Cowboys defense that is much improved over past years. But the offense, which is trying to find its footing without tight end Jason Witten (retired) and receiver Dez Bryant (released), has visibly struggled with a new group of pass catchers.

“We are not where we want to be. We have to have better execution on offense,” offensive coordinator Scott Linehan said. “We are still a work in progress and we are making strides but we have to make strides here quickly. Hopefully, we will be putting that ball in the end zone a lot this year.”

Here are four other things from Wednesday’s practice:


2. Coach Jason Garrett and offensive Scott Linehan attributed the lack of touchdowns in practice to the team doing no red zone work early in training camp. Well, the Cowboys did red zone work on Wednesday and the result was the same. Dak Prescott was high on what should have been an easy completion to tight end Blake Jarwin in 7-on-7. A successful drive in the first two-minute drill, which included back-to-back completions to rookie receiver Michael Gallup, led to a game-winning field goal.

A team red zone period that featured a nice pass to running back Ezekiel Elliott, who split out wide and caught a slant, ended at the 2-yard line when back-to-back passes to Jarwin and tight end Geoff Swaim fell incomplete.

3. Receiver Terrance Williams was a highlight on Wednesday as he got his first significant work with the first-team offense. He wowed the crowd and his teammates with a one-handed catch and then beat cornerback Byron Jones on a deep slant. It was an overall good day for Williams, whose public intoxication charge from the Frisco police department was dismissed. Rumors of his demise as part of a revamped receiver corps have been greatly exaggerated.


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Not sure what the problem is. Oh yeah, it's the same **** that's been going on here for years. Run the dam ball inside the 5.

 

[waving monkey]

The defense has me excited for sure.
I like to recall the general theme in the off season. Got to get the recievers up to speed. Well
that appears to be the case. As far as Red zone maybe their working on what needs fixing.
Loads of changes were made

 

[The Dark Bishop]

I'm sorry but with our wide receivers, we will only be competitive..... Which is a good thing but not a great thing...... The running game, offensive line, and our defense will be our saving grace if we are successful. Nothing against our receivers and tight end core, just they are rather in training to be better or not what we wished them to be so far this year..... Grant it they could get a lot better or be just where they are at this point. I am fine with that. Personally I truly hope they add a DT and a Safety early in the draft next year, but if a true offensive treat falls to us, I would understand. Either way I still think this year is building up to the next where we have the money and resources to make it all happen. Either way, go Cowboys this year and every year afterwards.

 

[1972COWBOY]

" Dak Prescott was high on what should have been an easy completion to tight end Blake Jarwin in 7-on-7."

Where we left off last year.

 

[Cowpolk]

Oh no everything is not perfect we are
DOOMED

 

[TheCount]

Here's a novel idea......RUN the frickin ball.

Good God these beat writers have the perfect title......they beat things to death.

Dez is gone.....+1.

Witten is gone....... should've happened 3 years ago.

Maybe, just maybe, Dallas has a good Defense which is only going to help the offense.

So you're saying, don't believe the offensive coordinator who himself says the offense is behind and needs to catch up quickly?

It's possible more than one thing is true. The defense can be better AND the offense can be behind. It's the first week of practice, it's okay to have things you need to work on.

That's why they practice, right?

 

[Jinxx13x]

Dallas Cowboys Number 1 Ranked Defense Love It

 

[Hadenough]

Isnt it common for QBs to actually go most of practice without the ball hitting the ground. I have watched a few Dak highlights and it looks like he is staring down his intended target.

 

[Rockport]

Isnt it common for QBs to actually go most of practice without the ball hitting the ground. I have watched a few Dak highlights and it looks like he is staring down his intended target.

No it isn’t common. It is common for a fan to watch a few highlights and come away believing something that’s not true based on a few highlights.

 

[Silver N Blue]

Here's a novel idea......RUN the frickin ball.

Good God these beat writers have the perfect title......they beat things to death.

Dez is gone.....+1.

Witten is gone....... should've happened 3 years ago.

Maybe, just maybe, Dallas has a good Defense which is only going to help the offense.

I don't know how they won't this is a run run run team through and through. This is Zeke's team and anyone who doesn't see it is drinking the kool aide.

 

[noshame]

OLs need to have a attitude you can't have one consistently playing pretend football. Defenses like to disrupt offenses every chance they have.
Let's see what happens in the B/w scrimmage, and the pre season games.
No need to panic.

 

[HungryLion]

I mean it doesn’t sound good. No arguing that.

They have time to fix it of course. But it’s not a good thing to read. No matter how you spin it.

 

[PAPPYDOG]

Cowboys offense has not crossed this line in practice. ‘We are not where we want to be’
BY CLARENCE E. HILL JR.

August 01, 2018 09:31 PM


OXNARD, CALIF.
Through one full week of Dallas Cowboys training camp, the offense remains a work in progress. Quarterback Dak Prescott and the first-team offense have yet to throw a touchdown pass in team or 7-on-7 work.

Credit goes to a highly competitive Cowboys defense that is much improved over past years. But the offense, which is trying to find its footing without tight end Jason Witten (retired) and receiver Dez Bryant (released), has visibly struggled with a new group of pass catchers.

“We are not where we want to be. We have to have better execution on offense,” offensive coordinator Scott Linehan said. “We are still a work in progress and we are making strides but we have to make strides here quickly. Hopefully, we will be putting that ball in the end zone a lot this year.”

Here are four other things from Wednesday’s practice:


2. Coach Jason Garrett and offensive Scott Linehan attributed the lack of touchdowns in practice to the team doing no red zone work early in training camp. Well, the Cowboys did red zone work on Wednesday and the result was the same. Dak Prescott was high on what should have been an easy completion to tight end Blake Jarwin in 7-on-7. A successful drive in the first two-minute drill, which included back-to-back completions to rookie receiver Michael Gallup, led to a game-winning field goal.

A team red zone period that featured a nice pass to running back Ezekiel Elliott, who split out wide and caught a slant, ended at the 2-yard line when back-to-back passes to Jarwin and tight end Geoff Swaim fell incomplete.

3. Receiver Terrance Williams was a highlight on Wednesday as he got his first significant work with the first-team offense. He wowed the crowd and his teammates with a one-handed catch and then beat cornerback Byron Jones on a deep slant. It was an overall good day for Williams, whose public intoxication charge from the Frisco police department was dismissed. Rumors of his demise as part of a revamped receiver corps have been greatly exaggerated.


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OXNARD, CALIF.
Through one full week of Dallas Cowboys training camp, the offense remains a work in progress. Quarterback Dak Prescott and the first-team
offense have yet to throw a touchdown pass in team or 7-on-7 work.

Well maybe he can surpass his record of 15 Quarters without a TD .....at least its practice and it won't count....omg

 

[Jake]

Wait, so the offense isn't looking like a well-oiled machine the first week of camp? Gee, I would've expected several new faces to gel immediately.

This is why you have camp and preseason games. What matters is how they look in Carolina next month.