Our offensive Identity

[Alexander]

Imagine how good we'd be with a healthy Romo and Dez.

The offense would not be the same. Apples and oranges.

 

[Super_Kazuya]

We're averaging 191 yards rushing per game the last 3 weeks, a scenario that NFL teams win in about 85% of the time. I don't think there's anything puzzling about the identity.

In 2014 the run game was only truly stymied 4 times. 2 of the 4 games we countered with monster pass games (IND, PHI), one we didn't counter well (PHI) and the other we didn't counter well with Weeden (ARI).

 

[Alexander]

The whole "identity" thing is bit silly and simplistic.

I challenge you to consider: Make a list of 10 NFL teams and ask fans around the league--or even players--to describe that team's "identity"... What you'll get is a bowl of mush.

What is the 'identity' of the Packers? Giants? Raiders? Steelers? Patriots?

More often what you'll get with such questions is the impression of a team's uniform colors...or something about the nickname of player or unit. Pressed to come up with a team's "identity" a fan might latch onto the team's most identifiable star.

The notion that a team should have a clear identity is even worse than silly. It's misguided. NFL teams are looking to build a balanced, diversified offense and a no-hole defense. Such a team defies identity labels.

The team itself is where the identity thing comes from. Not the view from the outside.

If the offense "does what they do", meaning understanding expectations and executing well, that is identity.

And since no team in this era can see easily build a balanced, diversified offense and a no hole defense, you have to hang your hat on something.

 

[Rockdoc]

The team itself is where the identity thing comes from. Not the view from the outside.

If the offense "does what they do", meaning understanding expectations and executing well, that is identity.

And since no team in this era can see easily build a balanced, diversified offense and a no hole defense, you have to hang your hat on something.

post of the day
absolutely right
the term identity for us fanatics maybe silly
but how many posts have i heard about the importance of developing an identity
its for them. they want to know who they are as a team.
good post

 

[T-RO]

The team itself is where the identity thing comes from. Not the view from the outside.

If the offense "does what they do", meaning understanding expectations and executing well, that is identity.

And since no team in this era can see easily build a balanced, diversified offense and a no hole defense, you have to hang your hat on something.

We have a strong o-line. But it's just as good at pass protection as it is in running the ball. Maybe even better at pass protection.

I don't hang my hat on running the ball or passing the ball...and the Cowboys coaches don't either. You attack the defense. If the defense is stacking the line...you attack a different way.

Retire the 'identity' talk. It doesn't mean anything.

 

[Verdict]

Agreed all around and while people are pretending defending this team is such a puzzle, I think the approach is rather simple. Sell out on the run, man up the WRs and make the QB beat you down the field.

That's the recipe I would use. I think it would also be important to get us to play from behind, which is easier said than done.

 

[Alexander]

We have a strong o-line. But it's just as good at pass protection as it is in running the ball. Maybe even better at pass protection.

I don't hang my hat on running the ball or passing the ball...and the Cowboys coaches don't either. You attack the defense. If the defense is stacking the line...you attack a different way.

Retire the 'identity' talk. It doesn't mean anything.

So, you honestly don't think how this team is constructed has anything to do with trying to establish identity?

Uh, okay.

 

[Jstopper]

We have a strong o-line. But it's just as good at pass protection as it is in running the ball. Maybe even better at pass protection.

I don't hang my hat on running the ball or passing the ball...and the Cowboys coaches don't either. You attack the defense. If the defense is stacking the line...you attack a different way.

Retire the 'identity' talk. It doesn't mean anything.

Nah they're noticeably better at run blocking than pass blocking. The grading system backs that up. Our identity is a running juggernaut

 

[AsthmaField]

Obviously we have an identity on offense as a monsters of the midway offensive line. We have an home run hitter in Zeke. But how do you think we are viewed offensively by other teams?

Physical and executes well. Simple explanation... yet it makes an offense a ***** to play against.

Nobody will want to see the Dallas offense up next on their schedule. Even NFL defender's don't like being bludgeoned for 30 to 40 min.

 

[Nova]

Too physical

 

[mmohican29]

Scouting Report: Dallas Offense

Dallas is a balanced football team with a still improving incredibly physical offensive line. It also features a dual-threat QB in Dak Prescott who continues to demonstrate plus poise, and leadership with plenty of ability regardless of his experience or draft standing. It currently has enough weapons in the passing game to give pause to packing the box to control the potentially explosive rookie Elliott, the NFL's leading rusher. When Dez Bryant is in the line-up, he must be accounted for in any red-zone situation making the Cowboys running game and slot receiver Cole Beasley that much more dangerous. Jason Witten continues to get open and contribute each week as well. A fully healthy Dez Bryant makes the Cowboys one of the 3 hardest NFL offenses to stop- this is a punishing unit which will wear defenses out. It won't wow you vertically, but it plays clean and moves the football versus any scheme scheduled to date. You must put them behind the sticks at every opportunity or you will go home behind in points and badly banged up.

 

[T-RO]

Nah they're noticeably better at run blocking than pass blocking. The grading system backs that up. Our identity is a running juggernaut

Dak has been able to tie his shoes in the pocket. The pass protectors up front could steal Adrian Peterson's nickname and it would be a lot more applicable.

All Day.

 

[T-RO]

If the Cowboys were sold out on being a running team - that was their chief goal - Cole Beasley wouldn't even be on the roster. He can't block a lick. Heck, Witten isn't a top tier blocking tight end. They'd swap something else in for him.

Dallas aspires to be a balanced team. You boys are all hyped on our run game from Cincinnati. Believe me I enjoyed that too. But that game won't be normative for the season.

 

[Melonfeud]

Obviously we have an identity on offense as a monsters of the midway offensive line. We have an home run hitter in Zeke. But how do you think we are viewed offensively by other teams?

Ha,Ha,Ha,, NOT ONLY ARE THE OTHER TEAMS IN THE LEAGUE ARE "SH*TTING THEIR PANTS!,,, their ain't a SINGLE N.F.L. football sports fan /'jackson' of any other team who don't KNOW of Dakota Prescott !

( Ha,ha,ha,ha,ha,,,,I gotta save a little Jim beam for tomorrow's Pre-game battle ,,,,nite.)

 

[Melonfeud]

Good point. Dak is a pretty hard QB to quantify in terms of his play. I don't recall a QB that plays like he does in recent memory.

Same here,, and also one time , I told Alan Greenspan to p*ss off during a thunderstorm.
(Sorry, my warped sense of humor is ,,well,, pretty warped.)

 

[Melonfeud]

Agreed all around and while people are pretending defending this team is such a puzzle, I think the approach is rather simple. Sell out on the run, man up the WRs and make the QB beat you down the field.

This 'CAT' in the wheelhouse is the quarterback that WILL BEAT them!
Maybe not completely this year, but him and MR.#21 have already set an N.F.L.record in LEAGUE history as rookies,,, this wrecking crew of the Leviathan to come,,, well,sunshine! Is something to sit up and pay attention too.

 

[superonyx]

Agreed all around and while people are pretending defending this team is such a puzzle, I think the approach is rather simple. Sell out on the run, man up the WRs and make the QB beat you down the field.

While that's the way I would also defend this team (especially with Dez out), it will still be difficult because Dak has proven to complete a very high percentage of his passes. Also he is mobile and can buy time to allow his receivers and TE's to get open. But overall it's really the best way to attack the Cowboys offense. No way a team will succeed letting Zeke and that offensive line set the tempo for 4 quarters.

 

[Risen Star]

I see a lot of talk about how the Cowboys should take what the defense gives them. Those old enough to remember the 90's offenses know they didn't do that. They imposed their will on defenses. Aikman could have announced a run in the cadence and Emmitt could have pointed to the hole pre-snap and they still weren't stopping it.

That's the mentality you need to have when you're supposed to have the best OL in the game as well as the best RB. We dictate to you. You don't dictate to us.

And yes, I realize this isn't fair to expect from a rookie QB. I'm talking down the road. This needs to be the mindset. Don't let a defense take away what you do best and play the game they want you to play.