Question on production - the next year

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Everyone quoted stats about how players in this offensive system hit monster years the first year in.
How did they do the next year in the offensive system.
All three - Romo / Murry / Dez had big years.
Is there a monster drop off for the RB in the system the next year????
Maybe fresh legs are always needed there.
 

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I don't think it matters who the running back is, production in the running game will be down. Teams understand that the Cowboys are a running team now, and will gameplan early and often accordingly. Don't forget the monster days that Murray had to begin the season against teams like St. Louis, TN, etc. Doesn't matter who is playing - just by matter of focus, you will see the running game as less productive.

I expect you will see an increase in volume passing stats. Because teams will load the box a bit more, expect us to see a slight increase in pass attempts. Romo was highly efficient this year, but his overall yardage was down (although his Avg/attempt was up). He was also injured through several games and that affected his throwing. After understanding how to manage his back better, I think you can expect a bit more health through some games (the injury he got in Washington was uncommon).

For the offense as a whole, it's hard to tell. I think the offense will go for a third straight year of dominance - this year they were good in everything you have to be good in - they stayed ahead of the chains, they were BOMB on third down, and they scored in the redzone. You may see a tick up in passing and down in running just because of how defenses will play, but as a whole the unit should continue to dominate.
 

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For what it's worth, that's the reason I like the idea of keeping murray. Randle is a nice looking runner but I have no idea if he can push for the extra yard or two as consistently as Murray can. Murray's best assett is to gain what Garrett calls 'dirty yards," which is the 3 yard carries he creates on first down when not much is there. 2nd and 7 in this offense is night and day better than 2nd and 9 or longer.
 

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I agree with CR, running yards may be down for Murray as an individual. But as a team, even though they still may be down, but the overall offense production will be the same if not better.
For several reasons. Teams will be prepared for the run. And NFCE teams may bring in players that can play the run. Murray will be given more plays off I believe. Randle, Williams, or a draft pick will get more opportunities.

Especially going into the 2nd year of Linehan as the OC / play caller. More familiarity from the players knowing what is expected now. Linehan knows the players better too, and may, or will put in different packages and looks to suit them. I can see Romo having a monster year from this. The pundits will be left speechless...LOL

But the biggest help, will come from the defense making a big leap. Turnovers, field position, which may mean a shorter field for the offense, hence the less yardage, but scoring will be up. As well as overall efficiency. So will still put up some good numbers.
 

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Everyone quoted stats about how players in this offensive system hit monster years the first year in.
How did they do the next year in the offensive system.
All three - Romo / Murry / Dez had big years.
Is there a monster drop off for the RB in the system the next year????
Maybe fresh legs are always needed there.

I think how the OL plays will help determine what the skill players are able to do. I don't expect Murray to reach 1,800 yards but I do expect very good production.
 

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With Romo not needing any surgery this off season and the OL to likely be better next year, I don't see any dropoff in production. Just kep Romo and the road graters healthy.
 

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With Romo not needing any surgery this off season and the OL to likely be better next year, I don't see any dropoff in production. Just kep Romo and the road graters healthy.

I swear to Bob if anything happens during the offseason I'm holding you responsible for this post.
 
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