'Physical, violent' mantra for O-line, running backs taking center stage for Cowboys

[Ranching]

Cowboys ranked 27th in rushing last season......are the 26 other teams that out-rushed them suddenly gonna be outmatched by this alleged "violence"

More roster building and less just talking a big game

Maybe not, but thete is a lot to say about this type of running. Wears downs a defense, physically and mentally. Builds up an offense, provides a confident swagger. Anyone that's ever strapped it on, knows what I mean. Nothing like running with a violent attitude and looking at the defenders eyes, after you've planted his shabazz in the turf.....ahhh, good old days.

 

[gtb1943]

There has been talk before about this. Maybe not as bombastic but about the same otherwise.

Until it happens I remain a skeptic

 

[Jarntt]

Basic philosophy of football. Win the trenches, win the game.

Football 101 stuff. Now prove your serious in FA and the draft.

We don’t have the players to do your first line unless we do your second line. Let’s see what they do. The coaches can have all the best plans in the world but if they don’t have the players it just won’t matter

 

[DandyDon52]

'Physical, violent' mantra....does not sound good for player safety lol

 

[DandyDon52]

We don’t have the players to do your first line unless we do your second line. Let’s see what they do. The coaches can have all the best plans in the world but if they don’t have the players it just won’t matter

yeah I dont know that the dallas OL has enough size ??
the eagles are huge.

So yeah got to have big players on the lines to impose your will or hold your own.

But if your players are not as big as some, the right attitude, and playing aggressive and smart
can make a difference

 

[big dog cowboy]

More roster building and less just talking a big game

FA hasn't even started yet. The only thing that can be done now is talk.

 

[Aven8]

That’s every main coach on offense talking about this. Watch us air it out all season! Lol

 

[CowboysLakerBamaFan]

Every single coach in the history of the NFL that takes over as the head coach of a losing team says the same thing: We're going to be physical, we're going to run the ball, we're going to play defense, we're going to bebgood on special teams.

The same exact thing.

And the niave Zany Zoners in here lap it up.

Spoiler alert: look at the last 8 seasons. That's what the next season will be. And the one after that. And so on....

 

[CowboysLakerBamaFan]

Maybe not, but thete is a lot to say about this type of running. Wears downs a defense, physically and mentally. Builds up an offense, provides a confident swagger. Anyone that's ever strapped it on, knows what I mean. Nothing like running with a violent attitude and looking at the defenders eyes, after you've planted his shabazz in the turf.....ahhh, good old days.

You have to have really good Linemen and RBs to do that. We don't.

But just as importantly, you have to have a threatening passing game to keep defenses honest. Even the Eagles with Saquon Barkley wouldn't be able to run the ball if the other team commits 9 guys to the L.O.S. (see the superbowl)

 

[noshame]

Well, I'm all for tough and aggressive. As long as you can pass block, and you have a quarterback who can throw the ball?
Because if you can't do those 2 things there will be no running game, I don't care how physical you are. You will be outnumbered at the point of attack.
This isn't the good ol days when you faced a 3-4 or 4-3.
We'll be seeing a lot of 5-6 man fronts.
It's going to be a lot of pre snap movements in creative play calling. If we have a chance.
Which means a lot of repetitive drills and discipline in training camp,

 

[CCBoy]

You have to have really good Linemen and RBs to do that. We don't.

But just as importantly, you have to have a threatening passing game to keep defenses honest. Even the Eagles with Saquon Barkley wouldn't be able to run the ball if the other team commits 9 guys to the L.O.S. (see the superbowl)

3 twelve win seasons and a season of bad injuries. It is still a strong team unless the team sells out. I'm not crying due to challenge built into the sport.

It is physical and I at least appreciate the projected focus and character being a baseline. I gave up crying for Lint.

 

[SteveTheCowboy]

Sorry Shotty...after the Run Game PTSD of the last 4-6 years...I will believe it when I see it.

 

[Ranching]

You have to have really good Linemen and RBs to do that. We don't.

But just as importantly, you have to have a threatening passing game to keep defenses honest. Even the Eagles with Saquon Barkley wouldn't be able to run the ball if the other team commits 9 guys to the L.O.S. (see the superbowl)

Wow! Football genius! So you're saying, Emmitt, Barry, Earl Campbell weren't that good...it was all the OL and passing game.....most ignorant fans would say that the threat of a running game, makes the passing game better. Thanks for sharing your thoughts

 

[CCBoy]

Sorry Shotty...after the Run Game PTSD of the last 4-6 years...I will believe it when I see it.

To win a Super Bowl, it only takes moderate running production.

 

[SteveTheCowboy]

Well, I'm all for tough and aggressive. As long as you can pass block, and you have a quarterback who can throw the ball?
Because if you can't do those 2 things there will be no running game, I don't care how physical you are. You will be outnumbered at the point of attack.
This isn't the good ol days when you faced a 3-4 or 4-3.
We'll be seeing a lot of 5-6 man fronts.
It's going to be a lot of pre snap movements in creative play calling. If we have a chance.
Which means a lot of repetitive drills and discipline in training camp,

Yep...you still need a convincing downfield pass game...and not telegraphed...for any kid of run game success.

If we just get to "average" for both...I'd be happy.

 

[SteveTheCowboy]

To win a Super Bowl, it only takes moderate running production.

That's funny CC cause I just said that before I saw this. "Average"...would be awesome!

 

[CCBoy]

Wow! Football genius! So you're saying, Emmitt, Barry, Earl Campbell weren't that good...it was all the OL and passing game.....most ignorant fans would say that the threat of a running game, makes the passing game better. Thanks for sharing your thoughts

In the last 5 Super Bowls, at least one of the two teams only had moderate running, middle of the road, production outside the passing game.

 

[CCBoy]

Maybe not, but thete is a lot to say about this type of running. Wears downs a defense, physically and mentally. Builds up an offense, provides a confident swagger. Anyone that's ever strapped it on, knows what I mean. Nothing like running with a violent attitude and looking at the defenders eyes, after you've planted his shabazz in the turf.....ahhh, good old days.

Keep their linebackers on their heels!

 

[CCBoy]

That's funny CC cause I just said that before I saw this. "Average"...would be awesome!

Last year's coach was replaced and left smiling and bragging for an undisciplined team.

 

[CCBoy]

That’s every main coach on offense talking about this. Watch us air it out all season! Lol

Passing is still the dominant strength in today's NFL.