Play Calling: McCarthy > Moore

[CT Dal Fan]

Dak threw 38 times. How is that more balanced than what Moore called?

The timing of the passes and the runs is what is different. The Cowboys managed this game so much better than in years past. Also against this Jets defense Dallas used short passes in lieu of runs many times.

 

[CowboyRoy]

Which is exactly what I said. We didn't force it in this game because we didn't have to. Against a team like the Chiefs, we'll have to be more aggressive.

Thanks for chiming in Mr. Obvious. And NO thats not what you said.

You said playing conservative concerned you against Mahomes. Which shows a complete disconnect as to game and situation.

 

[mattjames2010]

I don't think the final score really tells the full story, thought we were a bit sloppy today and the execution was worse at times. I know some will say it was the Jets defense just being that good, but I think that's a cope.

We'll see how it goes over the next few weeks.

 

[DallasInDC]

So refreshing! Gotta luv it!

42 - 18 TOP advantage. That is the difference in play calling. Two top defenses playing today and didn't appear that way.

60 pt point differential next closes is 49ers at 30.

 

[goshann]

The usage of all the running backs in the passing game is awesome
There is always a safety net which is what dak needs

 

[goshann]

I don't think the final score really tells the full story, thought we were a bit sloppy today and the execution was worse at times. I know some will say it was the Jets defense just being that good, but I think that's a cope.

We'll see how it goes over the next few weeks.

Lol the score could have easily been 52-10
We scored 30 on them - anyone saying the jets defense was good is crazy

 

[stilltheguru]

The Chargers defense is brutal.

It is but kellens play call timing is bad. He gave up on the run amd of course they didn't run any screens. Typical kellen

 

[SultanOfSix]

We ran 38 times. 76 plays were called.

It's just funny to me. Moore called multiple balanced run/pass games.

He also hard articles like this written about him: https://www.theringer.com/nfl/2021/11/18/22788208/cowboys-offense-scheme-kellen-moore-dak-prescott

When you win everything looks better. When Dak looks like crap, therefore "McCarthy called a poor game" (or whatever) that's when we'll see how much of a better play-caller he is.

 

[Redline360]

Have a coach who calls plays to the quarterback strengths, understands TOP, spreads the ball around and etc.

Although my only grip was o think MM went WAY to conservative the second half

KM cared about stats and stats only. Basically a fantasy football coach as my coworker says

Herbert is going to put up stats with Moore but that's about it. The chargers defense is atrocious. He doesn't care about keeping his defense off the field which would be my goal.

 

[Havic]

It's just funny to me. Moore called multiple balanced run/pass games.

He also hard articles like this written about him: https://www.theringer.com/nfl/2021/11/18/22788208/cowboys-offense-scheme-kellen-moore-dak-prescott

When you win everything looks better.

Moore can put up the points but his play calling was highly questionable during key situational moments imo. Charger fans are complaining about his play calling in OT (they lost)

 

[kevm3]

Thanks for chiming in Mr. Obvious. And NO thats not what you said.

You said playing conservative concerned you against Mahomes. Which shows a complete disconnect as to game and situation.

Uh yea, playing conservative against Mahomes would not be a good idea. Did you watch what happened against Quinn in the superbowl against Tom Brady?

If I was 'obvious' to you, you'd have understood the point I made and wouldn't be getting sassy.

McCarthy designed an offense that worked great in this game, especially againist a tough defense in the Jets but we'll have to open it up against top qbs. Not sure what's so hard to understand about that.

 

[CowboyRoy]

Uh yea, playing conservative against Mahomes would not be a good idea. Did you watch what happened against Quinn in the superbowl against Tom Brady?

If I was 'obvious' to you, you'd have understood the point I made and wouldn't be getting sassy.

McCarthy designed an offense that worked great in this game, especially againist a tough defense in the Jets but we'll have to open it up against top qbs. Not sure what's so hard to understand about that.

Why would we play conservative against Mahomes genius?

DUH, but what about Mahomes!!!!

Get lost troll!! GO COWBOYS!!!!!

 

[CowboysDrew]

Moore is unapologetically Air Coryell. He's been boldly saying as much.

He complicates it a lot and it's an offense that always put up big stats but it's notoriously difficult to run without elite talent at the skill positions and exposes other parts of team.

It does and always will put up big stats but it doesn't always result in wins.

 

[Rock423]

The Chargers look eerily like the Cowboys of years past... great stats, but ends up in a loss

You are not lying. Their game today reminded me so much of previous games here with Kellen calling plays.

 

[Chuck 54]

This is the west coast offense. Lots of short, quick passes, YAC, scheming guys open. Mixing in the run.

Result…fewer holding penalties, fewer sacks, fewer 3 and outs. The Jets were bringing the heat quickly with delayed DB blitzes often, but the ball was out of Dak’s hand so quickly. Romo commented on it at length. Getting through his reads and the ball is out. Not holding the ball waiting for someone to get open, which means you are often looking at them too long.

Mike isn’t just protecting the defense; this offense protects the OL because even when we’ve had to play backups in the first two games, the ball is out so fast that the pass rush is ineffective.

I love it!

 

[viman96]

Romo mentioned it a few times today. McCarthy has the play call in early, giving Dak more time to process the defense.

 

[T-RO]

Cowboys personnel improvements from last season:

-Added Cooks
-Tolbert ready after rookie season
-Ferguson more mature
-Schoonover (better blocking)
-Deuce
-Gallup healthier
-Finally dumped plodding Elliott

Dallas offense has also enjoyed two total shutdown games from the defense and ***9 turnovers***

Far too early to compare offensive approach.

 

[JayFord]

as of right now?

give me mccarthy...if youre up 24-10 in the 4th with 6 minutes left bleeding the clock down is the number 1 goal

Kellens situational play calling left alot to be desired...he def wouldve aired it out and took 35 seconds off the clock

 

[btcutter]

So refreshing! Gotta luv it!

It's early but it's nice.
D will adjust over the course of the season. Let's see how we feels in December.

 

[CATCH17]

So refreshing! Gotta luv it!

It’s not even close…


Moore’s offense and Dak’s ability did not match.

Now Dak is our Brock Purdy. Just run the system and check it down. Let the defense win you games.