Patriots pass defense

[Zman5]

Knowing JG, he'll run it 40 times. I remember few years back when Jerry told him to run more, he started the game with like 10 runs in a row.

 

[28 Joker]

Just have to keep Romo from the dreaded 35th pass

That 31-8 record or 79.4% Cowboys winning percentage on 34 or less passing attempts, for Romo, is quite interesting, imo.

When Romo attempts 34 passes on the dot, the Cowboys are a perfect 6-0.

Here are his attempt break-downs from 34 to 55 if you are interested:

34: 6-0

35: 2-1
36: 3-5
38: 1-1
39: 2-2
42: 1-1
44: 1-0
45: 0-1
46: 0-1
47: 0-3
50: 1-0
51: 0-1
55: 0-1

The Cowboys' 11-17 record and 39.2% winning percentage when Romo attempts 35 or more passes is pretty interesting, too. That 35th pass is a big warning sign, imo.

 

[Picksix]

Knowing JG, he'll run it 40 times. I remember few years back when Jerry told him to run more, he started the game with like 10 runs in a row.

Actually, Jerry told the media we needed to run more. And then I think Garrett did that just to be awnry make a point. I doubt you see that next week. But if we do somehow get a big lead on them, then you might see him overdo it with the run.

 

[Mansta54]

With Dez, Miles, Robinson, Witten, and Romo, we better throw the ball against NE. Our passing game is a beast and Romo will be just fine. JG better not get cute, that ball better be in the air next week. NE can't cover us!!!

 

[followthestar]

With Austin and Bryant healthy and a legit #3 plus Witten and the TEs, we SHOULD throw every down unless we have a big lead (unlikely). I personally think we win this game 34 - 27. TOP means liittle in these type games, its all about Red Zone scoring. We've got to score TDs not FGs...

 

[Zman5]

Actually, Jerry told the media we needed to run more. And then I think Garrett did that just to be awnry make a point. I doubt you see that next week. But if we do somehow get a big lead on them, then you might see him overdo it with the run.

Exactly right. I thought it was bush league for JG to do that. I hope he doesn't do it again but I won't be surprise if he did it again.

 

[TooStupid]

The big issue with his running only becomes apparent with running - especially running hard. It won't show up when he's walking around a couple of weeks later.

Agreed but if it was still an issue I feel he wouldn't of came out to the game and then on to the normal spots he hits afterwards... Obviously just my opinion though.

 

[shockandroll]

That 31-8 record or 79.4% Cowboys winning percentage on 34 or less passing attempts, for Romo, is quite interesting, imo.

When Romo attempts 34 passes on the dot, the Cowboys are a perfect 6-0.

Here are his attempt break-downs from 34 to 55 if you are interested:

The Cowboys' 11-17 record and 39.2% winning percentage when Romo attempts 35 or more passes is pretty interesting, too. That 35th pass is a big warning sign, imo.

Sooooo, nothing that happens before or after those passes matter? The health of the offense in the games don't matter? The quality of the defenses don't matter? If we're throwing more in most of the games because we're already behind does not matter? It's just the number of passes and nothing else?

 

[Sarge]

Their pass defense is TERRIBLE, no excuses, they are awful. I've seen all of their games this year.

It will ultimately be their downful, no question about it.

.02.

 

[burmafrd]

Sooooo, nothing that happens before or after those passes matter? The health of the offense in the games don't matter? The quality of the defenses don't matter? If we're throwing more in most of the games because we're already behind does not matter? It's just the number of passes and nothing else?

you just figured it out. For all the excuse making and BS, bottom line is that when he throws more than 34 passes we do not do very well. So the idea is to keep that in mind; to run the ball when we can and sometimes when we can't; and to remind Tony to think about things before he just throws one up for grabs.

 

[burmafrd]

I know it must really chaff Bellicheats shorts the way his D has deteriorated since they last won a SB. Which makes it all the sweeter.

 

[jazzcat22]

DEFENSE...that's how we win....hit Brady HARD, hit him early, hit him often!!!!

take him out of his comfort zone. Usually I don't see Brady as easy to get rattled, but I think it can be done.

 

[Kevinicus]

It's the only way the Cowboys win. Keep that ball out of Brady's hands. Find a way to limit points and control the clock and field position. Take shots yes, but CONTROL the clock and put together long drives. ToP wins this game.

First downs control the clock, not running. Dallas absolutely crushed Detroit in TOP last week.

Cowboys strength = pass offense.
Cowboys weakness = run offense.

Patriots defense = pass defense.

Let's run it!!

Call me crazy, but I'm in favor of using the Cowboys strength and attacking the opponents weakness.

 

[burmafrd]

First downs control the clock, not running. Dallas absolutely crushed Detroit in TOP last week.

Cowboys strength = pass offense.
Cowboys weakness = run offense.

Patriots defense = pass defense.

Let's run it!!

Call me crazy, but I'm in favor of using the Cowboys strength and attacking the opponents weakness.

only if you keep Romo under control. Just passing it is what cost us last week.

 

[Kevinicus]

only if you keep Romo under control. Just passing it is what cost us last week.

A combination of things cost us last week. Passing is also what put the team in position to win (which they should have done DESPITE those INTs). And Romo was pretty controlled on the INTs except maybe the first which was probably him just relaxing a bit since we had such a big lead. I'm not saying we shouldn't run at all, because you have to mix it up some, but this definitely needs to be a very aggressive, pass heavy game.

 

[MichaelWinicki]

only if you keep Romo under control. Just passing it is what cost us last week.

Having WR's not ad-lib on their routes helps too.

The second pick wasn't Romo's fault.

 

[casmith07]

That 31-8 record or 79.4% Cowboys winning percentage on 34 or less passing attempts, for Romo, is quite interesting, imo.

When Romo attempts 34 passes on the dot, the Cowboys are a perfect 6-0.

Here are his attempt break-downs from 34 to 55 if you are interested:

34: 6-0

35: 2-1
36: 3-5
38: 1-1
39: 2-2
42: 1-1
44: 1-0
45: 0-1
46: 0-1
47: 0-3
50: 1-0
51: 0-1
55: 0-1

The Cowboys' 11-17 record and 39.2% winning percentage when Romo attempts 35 or more passes is pretty interesting, too. That 35th pass is a big warning sign, imo.

How many of those games were increased pass attempts because the defense blew it and we were playing catch up?

 

[Doomsday]

Your pass defense cant be too good if you give up 416 yards to Chad Henne.

 

[28 Joker]

How many of those games were increased pass attempts because the defense blew it and we were playing catch up?

There are some very, very close games, and I listed them in the other thread. I listed 8 games where Romo did not play good enough when his team was in a position to win. I detailed them, too. In fact, Romo played very poorly in some of the games and made very untimely, costly mistakes in some of them, too.

It doesn't matter why the football is in the air or which pass attempt (number wise) is a mistake. At the end of the day, when Romo's attempt number ends up over 35, it's highly likely that you have seen Tecmo that day. A heavy dose of Tecmo will get you beat at the end of the day.

 

[28 Joker]

Jerod Mayo will not play in this game, and the Jets had some success running right up the middle against the Patriots in the first half.

If the Cowboys want to increase their odds of winning this game, Romo's attempt number needs to stay at 34 or less, imo. If the Cowboys go over 35 attempts, the percentages say that after the game, people will be talking about some untimely turn-overs by Romo and some very poor decisions by the quarterback.

You can bet that the Patriots know these percentages, and they want Romo to be in a pass happy game.