Regarding Ferguson

[gimmesix]

Ferguson is being asked to chip a DE on a regular bases, which will limit his passing tree.

We also seem to be keeping the backs in initially to help with the blocking instead of flaring them out. Of course, we may have just done that more in this game since we had four linemen out. But I don't think we've seen the backs used much in the running game, the little roll-out flair to Williams for the TD not withstanding.

 

[jazzcat22]

Blue looked understandably timid out there yesterday. It was his first game. As time goes on I’m sure they will give him more to do.

Possibly concentrated more not to fumble than just allowing his natural ability and speed take over.
As you said, as time goes by, his role will expand. Allowing the natural instincts take over.

Like the defense learning a 3rd scheme in as many years. It takes time to gel. trust the player next to you. Then the instincts take over, and not as much thinking to delay how to react, as that 1 second makes a huge difference.

 

[OmerV]

He had 13 catches against the Bears.

We scored 14 points.

It really doesn’t mean much if you’re not picking up yardage. Teams will account for him regardless because he’s a TE. TEs aren’t ignored in this league.

If we played the Giants or Jets every week then sure, but we don’t.

Cherry picking one game isn't a legitimate way to make your case. The offense has been terrific 4 of the 5 games. Even in that game the Cowboys moved the ball well, but they had 4 turnovers.

 

[Coogiguy03]

What really ticks me off is those dump offs to Ferg on 3rd down short of the first down maker.

It really makes NO sense. Anger doesn't need the extra 4-5 yards because his kicks are short.

Send Ferg up the field so he can make a first down.

I just don't get you when we agree on something, you'd rather find something you DON"T agree with so you can make jokes!!! I agree with the short passes to him, it's sometimes like that's the only read Dak looks at. I wish it were to a WR someone that could possibly get us some yac to get a first down!

 

[MountaineerCowboy]

Cherry picking one game isn't a legitimate way to make your case. The offense has been terrific 4 of the 5 games. Even in that game the Cowboys moved the ball well, but they had 4 turnovers.

4 out of 5 games?

Bro, we were shut out in the 2nd half in two games this season.

So, you're going to say the offense was terrific in a game where they didn't score in the 2nd half?

 

[Longboysfan]

I would hope for an upgrade, through the draft, at the end of the year.

 

[reddyuta]

looks plodding out there but they are scheming him open which is good to see.

 

[visionary]

Im not a fan of Ferguson
Completely disappears in multiple games
Completely un athletic, like he has bricks in his feet
First thing he does after catching the ball is to see who can tackle him to go down

 

[Ironicalicon]

he is tops among TEs in targets and catches. he is having a pretty good season and catch rate. but Y/C are pretty low and as I have watched over the past few weeks, it kind of reminds me of NE with Welker. now before you all go into a tizzy, I am not making a 1-1 comparison. so calm down before you go off and I am sure somebody will most probably do and make it into a Dak thing

NE used Welker and those short quick passes like an extension of their running game, like a long hand off. that's what it feels like on a lot of Ferguson catches, he is catching in the flat, coming across the formation or going to the sides and making a few yards at a time, not just going down field and finding an open seam like a typical TE. it feels like a long handoff and he has had some success just getting 5-7 yards per pop. to me, nothing wrong with that, since he is fairly athletic and has some run after catch ability. he is a tough match up coming across like that for a LB. I have seen teams throw to the RB in the flat but we have never been much good in that, although Williams did score one on the last TD against Jets. it was a nice sight to see that Schotty is pulling all kinds of plays from his bag.

I am not as worried about Fergi and his yardage stat, but if he continues this way, its a problem for teams, which also allows us to just chip away and keep drives alive. I am 1000% sure somebody will make this into a Dak thing and he is dumping off and make a whole thing about it. just watch

He's not being used in a traditional TE role. It's kind of like how Witten was being implemented late in his career. Low YPR but no less effective, just in a different way. Would be nice to see him run more seam routes though.

 

[StarW]

he is tops among TEs in targets and catches. he is having a pretty good season and catch rate. but Y/C are pretty low and as I have watched over the past few weeks, it kind of reminds me of NE with Welker. now before you all go into a tizzy, I am not making a 1-1 comparison. so calm down before you go off and I am sure somebody will most probably do and make it into a Dak thing

NE used Welker and those short quick passes like an extension of their running game, like a long hand off. that's what it feels like on a lot of Ferguson catches, he is catching in the flat, coming across the formation or going to the sides and making a few yards at a time, not just going down field and finding an open seam like a typical TE. it feels like a long handoff and he has had some success just getting 5-7 yards per pop. to me, nothing wrong with that, since he is fairly athletic and has some run after catch ability. he is a tough match up coming across like that for a LB. I have seen teams throw to the RB in the flat but we have never been much good in that, although Williams did score one on the last TD against Jets. it was a nice sight to see that Schotty is pulling all kinds of plays from his bag.

I am not as worried about Fergi and his yardage stat, but if he continues this way, its a problem for teams, which also allows us to just chip away and keep drives alive. I am 1000% sure somebody will make this into a Dak thing and he is dumping off and make a whole thing about it. just watch

I look at some of those little passes as an extension of the running game. I think getting a solid 5-8 yards just pisses defenses off, because Williams can pick up 3-4 on the ground. I've always hated playing against those little dink and dunk offenses. I'm stoked we were able to play that style of offense against those nasty DTs (led by big Quinnen Williams). We also openned up plays downfield by setting them up to focus on short passes around the LOS.

That being said, Fergi is a baller, but he looks slow out there. I can't believe he got that tuddy running up the right sideline moving that slow! LOL Flournoy, Leupke and one of the OL blocked all the way down to the damn goal line 20 yards downfield, otherwise he prob doesn't cross the goal line. But hey, I guess that's the "team chemistry" we've been talking about wanting to see. Say what you want, but he's a football player and has the mentality to make up for his lack of explosiveness.

 

[OmerV]

4 out of 5 games?

Bro, we were shut out in the 2nd half in two games this season.

So, you're going to say the offense was terrific in a game where they didn't score in the 2nd half?

Ahh, so now you are cherry picking 4 quarters out of the 20 quarters they played. My point still applies. lol

FACTS:
Cowboy Offense: 1st in the NFL in yardage & 4th in the NFL in scoring.
Cowboy Defense: Last in the in NFL in yardage allowed & 28th in the NFL in points allowed.

The offense isn't what is causing this team to lose.

 

[MountaineerCowboy]

Ahh, so now you are cherry picking 4 quarters out of the 20 quarters they played. My point still applies. lol

FACTS:
Cowboy Offense: 1st in the NFL in yardage & 4th in the NFL in scoring.
Cowboy Defense: Last in the in NFL in yardage allowed & 28th in the NFL in points allowed.

The offense isn't what is causing this team to lose.

You didn't answer the question.

You believe the offense was great in a game where we didn't score in the 2nd half AND lost?

 

[mmohican29]

I'm still underwhelmed if I'm honest. He's solid but not electric by any means. I'd rather see Flournoy get more of Ferg's targets. Kid is about to become a household name.

 

[OmerV]

You didn't answer the question.

You believe the offense was great in a game where we didn't score in the 2nd half AND lost?

What I'm going to tell you is the mark of a playing well as an = offense isn't for every quarter of every game to have a great showing.

As I've noted, of course you can cherry pick times an offense (any offense) doesn't do well.

The Eagles game, for example, the Cowboy offense didn't hold up in the 2nd half, and, guess what, neither did the Eagles offense. They scored 3 points in that half.

And, realistically, the Cowboys failure in that 2nd half was passes dropped uncharacteristically by one of the best WR's in the NFL. A fluke - CeeDee doesn't typically do that.

 

[MountaineerCowboy]

What I'm going to tell you is the mark of a playing well as an = offense isn't for every quarter of every game to have a great showing.

As I've noted, of course you can cherry pick times an offense (any offense) doesn't do well.

The Eagles game, for example, the Cowboy offense didn't hold up in the 2nd half, and, guess what, neither did the Eagles offense. They scored 3 points in that half.

And, realistically, the Cowboys failure in that 2nd half was passes dropped uncharacteristically by one of the best WR's in the NFL. A fluke - CeeDee doesn't typically do that.

Working half the day and taking the second half off, ultimately not getting the job done, would get you fired in most places.

For you, that's a good job. It's cool. We're all different.

 

[amame25]

yeah, those I don't like either, but on 1st or 2nd down, it gets a few yards and shortens the distance.

and not only that, I have seen others like WRs who run short of first down marker....that's lack of awareness of where you are on the field.

I don't think it's generally the case of field awareness. If the defense is sitting at the marker you have to take what you can get and try for RAC. You can call it a mistake to throw or a mistake in scheme but all of those are situational things and not general.

 

[dupree89]

What really ticks me off is those dump offs to Ferg on 3rd down short of the first down maker.

It really makes NO sense. Anger doesn't need the extra 4-5 yards because his kicks are short.

Send Ferg up the field so he can make a first down.

i agree. these 5-6 yarders do very little. In the old days they were called a button hook. Go here and turn around. On 3rd and 9 these plays are worthless. His momentum is totally stopped. Its not on the QB or TE. Its play calling. (unless Dak is checking down too much)

 

[Reid1boys]

It’s all about the offense consistently pushing the ball. This offense isn’t beating itself like it typically does.

Typically does? All teams do things,.... ALL TEAMS hurt themselves at various times. Did you watch last night?

 

[TheMarathonContinues]

Typically does? All teams do things,.... ALL TEAMS hurt themselves at various times. Did you watch last night?

What are you disagreeing with?

 

[OmerV]

Working half the day and taking the second half off, ultimately not getting the job done, would get you fired in most places.

For you, that's a good job. It's cool. We're all different.

Taking the 2nd half off? lol. I see you completely ignored those uncharacteristic drops by Lamb and decided the offense just took the 2nd half off.

Seems you are well practiced in only seeing what suits you.

Answer this ... why did the defending Super Bowl champions only score 3 more points that half than a team with a new head coach, new offense, new RB and several uncharacteristic key drops by their best receiver?

Could it be that being good doesn't mean everything always works like you want at every moment? Or is that just the expectation for the Cowboys?