ON the Field, Everything Changes

[ravidubey]

What a change this would be for Dallas should Owens arrive. Just one guy can have a huge impact...

He's a major blitz-beater because:

1- He can can take short slant, the #1 outlet to defeat the blitz, a long way. Thus an all-out blitz on 4th and 17 can result in not only a 1st down but also a TD.

2- Because he often draws double coverage, safeties are playing him and not attacking the QB.

3- Because he can get deep, the secondary has to play off and thus are not in position to either blitz or back up linebackers who blitz. You will see more corners play Owens like Lucas mistakenly played Keyshawn in the Carolina game.

Furthermore he changes the offense...

1- Because the defense might blitz less, the OL is more successful and gains confidence.

2- Because the secondary has to respect Owens, it's harder to go 8 in-the-box to crowd Julius. Also because a safety might be on Owens, he's giving that much more room to Julius Jones.

3- Since the offense can go further in fewer plays, there's less of a chance of turnovers.

4- Secondaries can't slide coverage to both Owens and Glenn without leaving Witten or the #3 exposed or giving Bledsoe all day to throw. If the #3 can make any plays at all, DC's will go nuts.

5- Because Owens can run after the catch, a quick play can still go a long way. That means the OL does not have to block as long and the QB can be more accurate on average.

6- Misdirection becomes even more dangerous. Draws and play action can are more dangerous because Julius, Owens, and Glenn can take the ball to the house. Draws clear out more room for Julius, and play action fakes will leave one or both of Owens and Glenn open.

7- Owens doubles as a possession guy and red zone threat, so the above all comes at no sacrifice to ball control and red zone scoring.


And even more this helps the defense...

1- Should the offense score more, the defense will be protecting leads more often and not have to guess as much.

2- When the offense moves the ball better, it gives the defense more field to defend.

3- If the offense turns the ball over less, the defense in turn yields fewer points, plays less often and get more rest.

 

[Champsheart]

What a change this would be for Dallas should Owens arrive. Just one guy can have a huge impact...

He's a major blitz-beater because:

1- He can can take short slant, the #1 outlet to defeat the blitz, a long way. Thus an all-out blitz on 4th and 17 can result in not only a 1st down but also a TD.

2- Because he often draws double coverage, safeties are playing him and not attacking the QB.

3- Because he can get deep, the secondary has to play off and thus are not in position to either blitz or back up linebackers who blitz. You will see more corners play Owens like Lucas mistakenly played Keyshawn in the Carolina game.

Furthermore he changes the offense...

1- Because the defense might blitz less, the OL is more successful and gains confidence.

2- Because the secondary has to respect Owens, it's harder to go 8 in-the-box to crowd Julius. Also because a safety might be on Owens, he's giving that much more room to Julius Jones.

3- Since the offense can go further in fewer plays, there's less of a chance of turnovers.

4- Secondaries can't slide coverage to both Owens and Glenn without leaving Witten or the #3 exposed or giving Bledsoe all day to throw. If the #3 can make any plays at all, DC's will go nuts.

5- Because Owens can run after the catch, a quick play can still go a long way. That means the OL does not have to block as long and the QB can be more accurate on average.

6- Misdirection becomes even more dangerous. Draws and play action can are more dangerous because Julius, Owens, and Glenn can take the ball to the house. Draws clear out more room for Julius, and play action fakes will leave one or both of Owens and Glenn open.

7- Owens doubles as a possession guy and red zone threat, so the above all comes at no sacrifice to ball control and red zone scoring.


And even more this helps the defense...

1- Should the offense score more, the defense will be protecting leads more often and not have to guess as much.

2- When the offense moves the ball better, it gives the defense more field to defend.

3- If the offense turns the ball over less, the defense in turn yields fewer points, plays less often and get more rest.

Good Post, and I really agree.

I do believe with Owens on the field we will see everybody's performance increase.

Owens would have huge impacts for Witten, Glenn, Julius, and Bledsoe.

 

[aznhalf]

As much trouble as Owens will bring, I am very excited as to what he will do for us on the field. I think Julius could break out if he stays healthy.

Good analysis.

 

[ZenItRam]

hasn't this been hashed over enough?!!!

TO isn't even officially here yet and there's a huge division among the fans ... just imagine the lockerroom!!

 

[Jarv]

What a change this would be for Dallas should Owens arrive. Just one guy can have a huge impact...

He's a major blitz-beater because:

1- He can can take short slant, the #1 outlet to defeat the blitz, a long way. Thus an all-out blitz on 4th and 17 can result in not only a 1st down but also a TD.

2- Because he often draws double coverage, safeties are playing him and not attacking the QB.

3- Because he can get deep, the secondary has to play off and thus are not in position to either blitz or back up linebackers who blitz. You will see more corners play Owens like Lucas mistakenly played Keyshawn in the Carolina game.

Furthermore he changes the offense...

1- Because the defense might blitz less, the OL is more successful and gains confidence.

2- Because the secondary has to respect Owens, it's harder to go 8 in-the-box to crowd Julius. Also because a safety might be on Owens, he's giving that much more room to Julius Jones.

3- Since the offense can go further in fewer plays, there's less of a chance of turnovers.

4- Secondaries can't slide coverage to both Owens and Glenn without leaving Witten or the #3 exposed or giving Bledsoe all day to throw. If the #3 can make any plays at all, DC's will go nuts.

5- Because Owens can run after the catch, a quick play can still go a long way. That means the OL does not have to block as long and the QB can be more accurate on average.

6- Misdirection becomes even more dangerous. Draws and play action can are more dangerous because Julius, Owens, and Glenn can take the ball to the house. Draws clear out more room for Julius, and play action fakes will leave one or both of Owens and Glenn open.

7- Owens doubles as a possession guy and red zone threat, so the above all comes at no sacrifice to ball control and red zone scoring.


And even more this helps the defense...

1- Should the offense score more, the defense will be protecting leads more often and not have to guess as much.

2- When the offense moves the ball better, it gives the defense more field to defend.

3- If the offense turns the ball over less, the defense in turn yields fewer points, plays less often and get more rest.

Why does this remind me of 1993 ?

 

[TheHustler]

Agreed. We've gone from predictable to explosive and he's the only thing that has changed. We can run the exact same plays but he can take a 10 yard slant to the house.

 

[fweegy]

My vision:

Spread offense with TO, Glenn, Witten, and Crayton/Key/different WR lining up. You have option of deep ball or over the middle. This also helps the running game out, the D can not clog the middle...so the 3rd and one run up the middle might actually work this year.

 

[Clove]

Everything you say my friend is true. I can see Crayton having a huge year including TG. BP will now go Verticle in the passing game and teams had better not pack the line.

JJ will have a break out year this year with T.O. on the team. We still need to figure out L.A.s situation and tackle, but once we do, it's over.

Because of BPs ability to dominate the T.O.P , teams will have little chance to score making them impatient. That's when our great defense will come into play. If we can get a stud OLB who can also get after the QB, it's lights out.

Last year in the 1st Deadskins game, we would have blown them out with T.O. on the team. Speed kills I'll guarantee that. ANd Talent destroys... I'm looking forward to the Cowboys picking up 1 more receiver in the draft and getting down to business on Sundays and Mondays.

 

[BARRYRAY]

It would give us the best wr group in the NFC East....

 

[ravidubey]

hasn't this been hashed over enough?!!!

TO isn't even officially here yet and there's a huge division among the fans ... just imagine the lockerroom!!

I'm just trying to discuss on-the-field differences, hence the thread title.

 

[visionary]

What a change this would be for Dallas should Owens arrive. Just one guy can have a huge impact...

He's a major blitz-beater because:

1- He can can take short slant, the #1 outlet to defeat the blitz, a long way. Thus an all-out blitz on 4th and 17 can result in not only a 1st down but also a TD.

2- Because he often draws double coverage, safeties are playing him and not attacking the QB.

3- Because he can get deep, the secondary has to play off and thus are not in position to either blitz or back up linebackers who blitz. You will see more corners play Owens like Lucas mistakenly played Keyshawn in the Carolina game.

Furthermore he changes the offense...

1- Because the defense might blitz less, the OL is more successful and gains confidence.

2- Because the secondary has to respect Owens, it's harder to go 8 in-the-box to crowd Julius. Also because a safety might be on Owens, he's giving that much more room to Julius Jones.

3- Since the offense can go further in fewer plays, there's less of a chance of turnovers.

4- Secondaries can't slide coverage to both Owens and Glenn without leaving Witten or the #3 exposed or giving Bledsoe all day to throw. If the #3 can make any plays at all, DC's will go nuts.

5- Because Owens can run after the catch, a quick play can still go a long way. That means the OL does not have to block as long and the QB can be more accurate on average.

6- Misdirection becomes even more dangerous. Draws and play action can are more dangerous because Julius, Owens, and Glenn can take the ball to the house. Draws clear out more room for Julius, and play action fakes will leave one or both of Owens and Glenn open.

7- Owens doubles as a possession guy and red zone threat, so the above all comes at no sacrifice to ball control and red zone scoring.


And even more this helps the defense...

1- Should the offense score more, the defense will be protecting leads more often and not have to guess as much.

2- When the offense moves the ball better, it gives the defense more field to defend.

3- If the offense turns the ball over less, the defense in turn yields fewer points, plays less often and get more rest.

excellent, well thought out post. i agree with most points.
one problem though, our QB is not very good at the short passes and quickly, accurately getting rid of the ball and looks downfield to a fault, that is partly why he gets sacked so much. just hope it works out.

 

[ravidubey]

one problem though, our QB is not very good at the short passes and quickly, accurately getting rid of the ball and looks downfield to a fault, that is partly why he gets sacked so much. just hope it works out.

Man do I agree with you. I almost added to the original post that Bledsoe needs to be reprogrammed a bit. He seems convinced that big plays come from long passes; hopefully TO and he could develop a rapport in the offseason that shows Bledsoe what a difference a short, accurate pass can mean!

 

[chinch]

What a change this would be for Dallas should Owens arrive. Just one guy can have a huge impact...

He's a major blitz-beater because:

1- He can can take short slant, the #1 outlet to defeat the blitz, a long way. Thus an all-out blitz on 4th and 17 can result in not only a 1st down but also a TD.

2- Because he often draws double coverage, safeties are playing him and not attacking the QB.

3- Because he can get deep, the secondary has to play off and thus are not in position to either blitz or back up linebackers who blitz. You will see more corners play Owens like Lucas mistakenly played Keyshawn in the Carolina game.

Furthermore he changes the offense...

1- Because the defense might blitz less, the OL is more successful and gains confidence.

2- Because the secondary has to respect Owens, it's harder to go 8 in-the-box to crowd Julius. Also because a safety might be on Owens, he's giving that much more room to Julius Jones.

3- Since the offense can go further in fewer plays, there's less of a chance of turnovers.

4- Secondaries can't slide coverage to both Owens and Glenn without leaving Witten or the #3 exposed or giving Bledsoe all day to throw. If the #3 can make any plays at all, DC's will go nuts.

5- Because Owens can run after the catch, a quick play can still go a long way. That means the OL does not have to block as long and the QB can be more accurate on average.

6- Misdirection becomes even more dangerous. Draws and play action can are more dangerous because Julius, Owens, and Glenn can take the ball to the house. Draws clear out more room for Julius, and play action fakes will leave one or both of Owens and Glenn open.

7- Owens doubles as a possession guy and red zone threat, so the above all comes at no sacrifice to ball control and red zone scoring.


And even more this helps the defense...

1- Should the offense score more, the defense will be protecting leads more often and not have to guess as much.

2- When the offense moves the ball better, it gives the defense more field to defend.

3- If the offense turns the ball over less, the defense in turn yields fewer points, plays less often and get more rest.

excellent post.

 

[chinch]

TO isn't even officially here yet and there's a huge division among the fans ... just imagine the lockerroom!!

bzzzzz on the lockerroom.

fans are fickle

tuna & co owns the lockerroom

 

[ddh33]

Agreed. TO is one of the few guys in the league who changes the entire dynamic of a game. Defenses have to play him differently. When that happens, the other guys should be able to take off.

 

[texastwister]

Good Post That is what TO brings to help the team. The thing alot of fans are being PO about is about forgiving TO for what he did to the star.

Forgiveness is something I believe in with all my heart. I forgive others and have been forgiven many times. God wants us all to be forgiving just as he has forgiven us.

And, as you have noticed, when you don't forgive someone, it can "eat you up." It's not healthy to keep resentment bottled up inside of you.


The thing that gets me most is if TO is a cancer why do so many vet players want them on their team. Several Eagles were upset with him being suspended. Rivera and Glenn and Bledsoe all said publiclly they would accept him. If Jones is behind this and its his money also I am sure BP was approached on this he must be alright with it why cant you so called fans buy into it?

 

[chinch]

i'm more ANGRY at our defense/team for allowing TO to dance and and celebrate year after year in our stadium.

the anger at his "dancing on the star" is simply shooting the messenger. we stunk... we got owned repeatedly and sat there (except for Teague) and did nothing.

 

[Da Hammer]

What a change this would be for Dallas should Owens arrive. Just one guy can have a huge impact...

He's a major blitz-beater because:

1- He can can take short slant, the #1 outlet to defeat the blitz, a long way. Thus an all-out blitz on 4th and 17 can result in not only a 1st down but also a TD.

2- Because he often draws double coverage, safeties are playing him and not attacking the QB.

3- Because he can get deep, the secondary has to play off and thus are not in position to either blitz or back up linebackers who blitz. You will see more corners play Owens like Lucas mistakenly played Keyshawn in the Carolina game.

Furthermore he changes the offense...

1- Because the defense might blitz less, the OL is more successful and gains confidence.

2- Because the secondary has to respect Owens, it's harder to go 8 in-the-box to crowd Julius. Also because a safety might be on Owens, he's giving that much more room to Julius Jones.

3- Since the offense can go further in fewer plays, there's less of a chance of turnovers.

4- Secondaries can't slide coverage to both Owens and Glenn without leaving Witten or the #3 exposed or giving Bledsoe all day to throw. If the #3 can make any plays at all, DC's will go nuts.

5- Because Owens can run after the catch, a quick play can still go a long way. That means the OL does not have to block as long and the QB can be more accurate on average.

6- Misdirection becomes even more dangerous. Draws and play action can are more dangerous because Julius, Owens, and Glenn can take the ball to the house. Draws clear out more room for Julius, and play action fakes will leave one or both of Owens and Glenn open.

7- Owens doubles as a possession guy and red zone threat, so the above all comes at no sacrifice to ball control and red zone scoring.


And even more this helps the defense...

1- Should the offense score more, the defense will be protecting leads more often and not have to guess as much.

2- When the offense moves the ball better, it gives the defense more field to defend.

3- If the offense turns the ball over less, the defense in turn yields fewer points, plays less often and get more rest.

Those are the exact reason why i wanted T.O. He just affects the game so many different ways and he by himself can beat you so many different ways. Also he should be much more dominant here because the O will have more weapons than the Eagles had when T.O was there

 

[Vegas_Cowboy]

I'm looking forward to 1500 yds from Julius next season.

 

[GoCowboysGo]

I'm looking forward to 1500 yds from Julius next season.

With what o-line? The biggest weakness stems from the lack of an even minimally talented center. That's why there were no big gains up the middle. That's why when we ran 3 consecutive plays up the middle, we lost yards in goal line situations. How often did that happen?

Yeah, Pettiti sux, but the teams that control the middle are the great teams!