Our receivers cannot separate

[CCBoy]

One of the first intelligent posts I've seen on this post-game melt-down.

No question that Prescott wasn't accurate.

But to suggest it was all him would be wrong.

The wideouts were doing nothing last night.

With very little yardage gained on first down, the defense then dictated what went on for the second and then third downs. The team couldn't sustain a drive. And trying to play catch up for each drive, they couldn't handle blitzes and make the Giants pay.

Crossing isn't a part of the Dallas play selections? No one can run them at quick notice. The Giants used a crossing pattern for their big play of the game.

 

[kramskoi]

coaching? No.

The players got beat. The defense played maybe its best game under marinelli and the passing game went bye bye.

The coaches were fine.

The best defensive performance at Met Life in quite some time...for sure. Rather ignominious to leave there with a loss. Sean Lee put on a clinic.

 

[TheCount]

The reason we cannot convert third downs is that our receivers simply cannot separate from coverage. Other than Beasley and Witten underneath. But when teams like the Vikings and Giants who have top #1 CBs who can man up Dez, and press our other receivers underneath, none of our receivers can separate from coverage. We really need an Alvin Harper type who can get deep and make a catch (Brice with another drop).

So you've studied the All-22 then?

 

[CCBoy]

I will say it...is Witten part of the problem? Sure he is a crafty old vet player...he can find open spots, but last night, he and TWill seemed to always still be short of the 1st down.

Can Witten as he slows down, be costing us. We need a TE that can get down field like he used to get down field.
I love Witten. but just asking is it time for him to get less snaps. I may get roasted for this, but it is my opinion just throwing it out there.

Not saying do it now, but they need to address this at some point.

Very disappointed in Dez. He needs to create separation. Maybe he did and we did not see it, but Dak, did not either, nor maybe he didn't have the time.
It was just a great defensive effort on the part of NY. They sold out on getting to Dak, and they did. It worked.

Love the man and what he is...but last night, he didn't really show up big.

 

[mldardy]

The reason we cannot convert third downs is that our receivers simply cannot separate from coverage. Other than Beasley and Witten underneath. But when teams like the Vikings and Giants who have top #1 CBs who can man up Dez, and press our other receivers underneath, none of our receivers can separate from coverage. We really need an Alvin Harper type who can get deep and make a catch (Brice with another drop).

This is very false. Our receivers have been separating all year. The overreaction to last night's game has gotten to outrageous levels at this point. Witten, Beas, Dez can all get separation. We lost, we didn't play well on offense it happens. That has nothing to do with our receivers not getting separation.

 

[kramskoi]

1 bad game and everyone freaking out. How soon we forget how bad things were last year.
Some of the fans who post here will never be satisfied. Yes we hate losing, but a bad game now is better than a bad game later.

A bad game now has absolutely nothing to do with having a bad game weeks from now...see 2007 for evidence. It's not like a cold you get out of your system. Opposing defenses are actively trying to destroy your offense on every play of every possession. Moreover, it has actually been two bad games...and I'm just not in agreement with Garrett over patting a team on the back for lackluster play...or at least the offense. Minnesota is his favorite win...it certainly isn't mine. I choose competence and efficiency over perseverance and luck.

 

[unionjack8]

run some rub plays, everybody else does it

 

[CCBoy]

This is very false. Our receivers have been separating all year. The overreaction to last night's game has gotten to outrageous levels at this point. Witten, Beas, Dez can all get separation. We lost, we didn't play well on offense it happens. That has nothing to do with our receivers not getting separation.

One also has to do an analysis on the levels of the problems, to be useful. Other wise, we are matching up with emotions, not analysis.

Two straight games of poor productions on third down, aren't a singled out target. That is repetition of facts.

Correctable, could be...but black 'n blue Decembers are learned and a display of team guts, as well. The defense played hard, evidenced by two straight games giving up few points.

The offense didn't buckle their chin straps...why?

 

[kramskoi]

Love the man and what he is...but last night, he didn't really show up big.

Maybe because Prescott was throwing the ball in front of the first down marker and not behind. The Dallas offense looked like the evil twin of the Giants offense Sunday night.

 

[TheHerd]

The second one probably should not have been thrown, given the coverage.

Probably? I love Dez in a jump ball situation, but throwing a bomb into double coverage with the safety 5 yards behind Dez is just not a good decision. It happens. Learn and move on.

 

[kramskoi]

With very little yardage gained on first down, the defense then dictated what went on for the second and then third downs. The team couldn't sustain a drive. And trying to play catch up for each drive, they couldn't handle blitzes and make the Giants pay.

Crossing isn't a part of the Dallas play selections? No one can run them at quick notice. The Giants used a crossing pattern for their big play of the game.

They didn't really sustain much against Minnesota. Prescott did take off on 6 rushes for 37 yards though. Sunday night? 1 for 1 yard.

 

[CCBoy]

Maybe because Prescott was throwing the ball in front of the first down marker and not behind. The Dallas offense looked like the evil twin of the Giants offense Sunday night.

lol, I'm not blaming it all on the 'evil' Giants...

 

[CCBoy]

They didn't really sustain much against Minnesota. Prescott did take off on 6 rushes for 37 yards though. Sunday night? 1 for 1 yard.

Tough defenses seem to handle the sustainability of Cowboy drives. That has to be attacked better, and with Coaching as well, think?

 

[Gameover]

The reason we cannot convert third downs is that our receivers simply cannot separate from coverage. Other than Beasley and Witten underneath. But when teams like the Vikings and Giants who have top #1 CBs who can man up Dez, and press our other receivers underneath, none of our receivers can separate from coverage. We really need an Alvin Harper type who can get deep and make a catch (Brice with another drop).

But all this talent Dak is surrounded with...

 

[links18]

Yep but I honestly can't fault him for giving dez a shot at a jump ball no matter who is there. Its what he does. It was just a bad play overall.

That was a third down punt. We weren't in FG range and weren't going to be, throw it up and see what happens. They did get a nice return on it though.

 

[BoysWin]

The reason we cannot convert third downs is that our receivers simply cannot separate from coverage. Other than Beasley and Witten underneath. But when teams like the Vikings and Giants who have top #1 CBs who can man up Dez, and press our other receivers underneath, none of our receivers can separate from coverage. We really need an Alvin Harper type who can get deep and make a catch (Brice with another drop).

It's pretty bad when Terrence Williams look like the best WR option
BUT how many times does DAK miss seeing a wide open Witten downfield and do another check down t the LOS. 4 yard Dak will not get us through the playoffs

 

[NorthwestDallas40]

I dont buy that for one second. Now all a sudden after 13 games our WRs cant separate

Well what were they doing for the last 11 games

Playing teams with lesser CBs

 

[theebs]

That was a third down punt. We weren't in FG range and weren't going to be, throw it up and see what happens. They did get a nice return on it though.

that wasn't like a punt because of the return. If he catches it and falls down and is marked there inside the 10 its the same as punt, he returned it to almost the 40. Also dez just stopped. I don't even think it was that bad of a throw if Dez stays with it and contests it.

 

[links18]

that wasn't like a punt because of the return. If he catches it and falls down and is marked there inside the 10 its the same as punt, he returned it to almost the 40. Also dez just stopped. I don't even think it was that bad of a throw if Dez stays with it and contests it.

Yeah, there was a lot of fail to go around.

 

[KJJ]

We need a burner who can stretch the field would love to pick up DJack who'll be a free agent.