Rules enforcement's effect on Dez

[gimmesix]

I've been fairly staunch about the main problem between Dak and Dez being that the ball isn't being put where it needs to be to take advantage of Dez's strength as a receiver, which is being able to go up and win the ball. Romo spoke about that a few weeks back and I agreed with him.

While I still agree with him, there's something else I feel is contributing to the problem: The officials are letting defensive backs get away with a whole lot of contact while the ball is in the air. I believe there were three times in the Philly game where Dak lofted the ball for Dez and a defensive back made contact with him while the ball is in the air. On each of these plays Dez essentially was knocked out of position to try to go up and make a play on the ball.

I'm not saying the defensive backs are doing anything wrong (although one of the plays should have been pass interference) because that's how officials have been letting them play since 2015. However, when your primary receiver has to win off physicality, it's going to affect him more than receivers who win off speed or quickness. When the receiver can't escape the DB with route-running, speed or quick cuts, then all it takes is a simple shove in the back or momentary contact when the ball is in the air to get him out of position to go get it.

 

[perrykemp]

I did seem like Dez was being pushed around illegally last night.

Having said that, the officials were letting them play last night - surprisingly so.

 

[Mr Cowboy]

I don't get the need to perfectly place the ball for Dez so he can make plays. Dez should run the patterns, create separation and catch balls that are not always perfectly placed. Does Julio or Brown need to have the ball perfectly placed for them to make a play? That is just stupid IMO.

 

[DallasDomination]

Maybe Dez should go to the staff and request some changes... I don't know, maybe put him in motion. Just a thought.

 

[Zman5]

Dez needs to learn to flop more. He should start watching soccer and learn.

 

[basstapp]

I don't get the need to perfectly place the ball for Dez so he can make plays. Dez should run the patterns, create separation and catch balls that are not always perfectly placed. Does Julio or Brown need to have the ball perfectly placed for them to make a play? That is just stupid IMO.

I hate the Julio and Dez comparison. Julio isn't having a good year and also has had his fair share of drops. Antonio Brown is probably the best receiver in the league. Its a down year for most elite receivers (cooper, dez, julio, nelson)

 

[Irvin88_4life]

I don't get the need to perfectly place the ball for Dez so he can make plays. Dez should run the patterns, create separation and catch balls that are not always perfectly placed. Does Julio or Brown need to have the ball perfectly placed for them to make a play? That is just stupid IMO.

Not to defend Dez but his stats are better then Julio, maybe you should stay with Brown, Hopkins or Theilan

 

[hornitosmonster]

Dez is not elite and hasn't had a good season in years (since 2014). Stop pretending he is an elite #1.

 

[BrAinPaiNt]

I had to laugh when Dez was pushed in the endzone by the eagles DB which should have been a penalty and Al Michaels said if anything it should be offensive pass interference. He said that and I said out load...What kind of crack are you using? My dogs just looked at me as a spoke out to myself in frustration lol.

 

[Roadtrip635]

I did seem like Dez was being pushed around illegally last night.

Having said that, the officials were letting them play last night - surprisingly so.

That particular Officials Crew tend not to call a lot of penalties. It's up to the teams and players to adjust, which kinda sucks, what players were able to do one week gets flagged the next week. Unfortunately, it's like that in most sports and can be very frustrating.

 

[viman96]

Hack-A-Dez was in full effect last night

 

[khiladi]

I don't get the need to perfectly place the ball for Dez so he can make plays. Dez should run the patterns, create separation and catch balls that are not always perfectly placed. Does Julio or Brown need to have the ball perfectly placed for them to make a play? That is just stupid IMO.

Julio Jones has a Qb throws lasers downfield and Brown also has a QB that can throw darts downfield from the pocket.

 

[khiladi]

I had to laugh when Dez was pushed in the endzone by the eagles DB which should have been a penalty and Al Michaels said if anything it should be offensive pass interference. He said that and I said out load...What kind of crack are you using? My dogs just looked at me as a spoke out to myself in frustration lol.

Collinsworth was like how was that not defensive PI and they showed the replay again to demonstrate how bad it was..

Al Michaels.. who knows what he was seeing..

 

[CowboyStar88]

Julio Jones has a Qb throws lasers downfield and Brown also has a QB that can throw darts downfield from the pocket.

When Dez had one of those he was killing it...

 

[CowboyStar88]

How is Twill not getting called out? Dude had another ball bounce off his chest for a an INT. This dude is a poor wr

 

[hornitosmonster]

When Dez had one of those he was killing it...

Please, Dez has been irrelevant since 2014. Stop pretending

 

[TheMarathonContinues]

I'm not gonna blame the refs for why we are losing.......I never bring them up......but there's a lack of flags coming our way. Is this the Goodell v Jerry effect? Because I watch other teams play.....am I suppose to believe every week offensive lines are perfect against us?

 

[CowboyStar88]

Please, Dez has been irrelevant since 2014. Stop pretending

Oh look it’s the Twill lover how’s that working out for you? Yea that’s what I thought

 

[superonyx]

Please, Dez has been irrelevant since 2014. Stop pretending

Take Alshon Jeffery from the Eagles and switch him with Dez Bryant and the eagles just got scary.
Line Dez up with Tom Brady, Arron Rodgers, Drew Brees and your mouth would get shut for you.

Its not a QB or Dez issue. Its a lack of offensive scheme to exploit mismatches and get people open. Romo was a wizard who could work around the limitations of the scheme. Dak is too young to expect to be able to do what Romo learned to do.

 

[knightrider94]

Please, Dez has been irrelevant since 2014. Stop pretending

When was Romo’s last full season?