Run Game fail vs Niners

[xwalker]

They are and are better than most OL's they faced and other OC's did things to even the odds.

Their DL was not physically better.

Their scheme and techniques are better.

 

[CowboyFrog]

Their DL was not physically better.

The scheme and techniques are better.

If either are true in my opinion we did not set ourselves up for success with what we tried to do.

 

[CowboyRoy]

Why is nobody lamenting the failure to run the ball?

Rushing Yards: 76
Without Dak runs: 54

Rushing Avg: 3.4
Avg without Dak runs: 3.0

Pollard Avg: 3.7
1 run for 10 yards
5 runs for 12 yards (2.4 avg)

Zeke: 2.6 avg

Because it doesn’t suit the dak is 100% to blame agenda.

yes the running game failure was big, as was the injury to pollard.

once zeke went down our chances became slim. Defense didn’t have to fear zeke at all.

 

[Whirlwin]

Why is nobody lamenting the failure to run the ball?

Rushing Yards: 76
Without Dak runs: 54

Rushing Avg: 3.4
Avg without Dak runs: 3.0

Pollard Avg: 3.7
1 run for 10 yards
5 runs for 12 yards (2.4 avg)

Zeke: 2.6 avg

It’s too easy to blame the quarterback. They hate him anyways. San Francisco had one good drive. And it was a running.drive.

 

[CowboyRoy]

...because even with Pollard leaving the game before the end of the 1st half Dak cost the team the game in spite of a great defensive effort and a sub par running game.

Score was tied 9-9 in the third quarter. Picks happened in the first half.

 

[nathanlt]

Because those of us who pay attention knew this was coming. Without Pollard, Zeke is hot garbage and there is no running game. This is also due to their refusal to use Malik Davis.

Well I saw them use Malik Davis, and I was glad that they did, but he nearly got Dak thrown to the ground for a sack. Malik Davis needs more time, but I'm hoping that he has great success.

 

[CowboyRoy]

Pollard was hitting a brick wall also.

5 runs for 12 yards plus 1 run for 10.

Pollard wad 7 for 19 in game 17.
- 9 for 19 in game 16.

The excuse given by coaches after the game 17 debacle with regards to the run game was that the DL was shifting just before the snap...

Still with only zeke the defense could cheat against the pass. SF coaches said their #1 goal on defense was to limit pollard.

 

[ClappingCarrot]

Oh I've been very critical of the run game the past week or so, and I knew the game was over when Pollard went down.

We try have to force Zeke into many rushing situations because of his contract (and he's not the best pass catching back either), and our run designs aren't exactly conducive to consistent success. The musical chairs that was our OL down the stretch didn't help matters either.

We are so horny for delays and draw plays that it's nauseating. RB has to be a need in the first four rounds in April. I've seen enough.

 

[CowboyRoy]

It’s too easy to blame the quarterback. They hate him anyways. San Francisco had one good drive. And it was a running.drive.

3 big penalties on the defense on that drive.

 

[diamonddelts]

Oh I've been very critical of the run game the past week or so, and I knew the game was over when Pollard went down.

We try have to force Zeke into many rushing situations because of his contract (and he's not the best pass catching back either), and our run designs aren't exactly conducive to consistent success. The musical chairs that was our OL down the stretch didn't help matters either.

We are so horny for delays and draw plays that it's nauseating. RB has to be a need in the first four rounds in April. I've seen enough.

I freaking hate all the draws and delays that he brought over from Garrett. I also hate the lateral pass to a receiver that's a hold over from Garrett. All low value plays which are completely stupid

 

[Nova]

Pollard was hitting a brick wall also.

5 runs for 12 yards plus 1 run for 10.

Pollard wad 7 for 19 in game 17.
- 9 for 19 in game 16.

The excuse given by coaches after the game 17 debacle with regards to the run game was that the DL was shifting just before the snap...

Wasn’t CMC hitting a brick wall also, though?

I think most of us are giving it a pass because we believe Pollard would have done more in the 2nd half.

We knew what Zeke was going to bring.

 

[Otto65]

Here’s an answer most of us don’t want to hear. Their DL is overall better than our OL. Sometimes the opponent is better at something.

Then the only solution is to get better offensive linemen. If both units stay the same then the result will probably be the same next year

 

[Bobhaze]

Then the only solution is to get better offensive linemen. If both units stay the same then the result will probably be the same next year

I agree. This team has several areas where the niners and eagles were just better. Hate it. But if I’m being objective, it’s true.

The Cowboys OL is solid but it could use some upgrading. Tyler Smith has been a great addition, Zack Martin is still great (but a year older), Terrance Steele has been very good. But I don’t think we can say the rest of the OL is great. Tyron Smith is old and completely unreliable. I love the guy but he cannot be counted on any more.

If we want a better running game, we need upgrades on the OL and RB.

 

[Bobhaze]

Their DL was not physically better.

Their scheme and techniques are better.

But doesn’t that still make them better? Or at least more effective. What good is it to be physically better (or equal) but unable to use that advantage because of scheme?

 

[jwitten82]

Why is nobody lamenting the failure to run the ball?

Rushing Yards: 76
Without Dak runs: 54

Rushing Avg: 3.4
Avg without Dak runs: 3.0

Pollard Avg: 3.7
1 run for 10 yards
5 runs for 12 yards (2.4 avg)

Zeke: 2.6 avg

Lol people always trying to take blame away from Dak, our running game sucked. Did y'all really expect us to run over the number one run d, we went in this game knowing that we were gonna have to rely on the passing game and not the running game

 

[rags747]

Texas rb step right up! Rookie contract, young blood, 5 years, Dak needs a ferocious run game. Ty…

 

[cowboyec]

kellen moore abandons the run to easily.
he has shown...time and again...no problem ditching the run the first sign of trouble.

i will never understand why they didn't let malik davis share in the heavy lifting after pollard went down
they used him vs green bay and he avg at or over 7yds a carry.
if you believe in the next man up mantra...use him.

i'll never understand why we continue to throw the ball in the red zone.
lotta congestion in there.
run it.
please and thank you.

 

[jblaze2004]

Pollard probably would of been able to break some runs off. He doesn't go down as easy as Zeke does. Which is very weird saying, but its been that way since Zeke got that big contract. He turned into a pretty boy.

 

[3rdEyewarrior]

Why is nobody lamenting the failure to run the ball?

Rushing Yards: 76
Without Dak runs: 54

Rushing Avg: 3.4
Avg without Dak runs: 3.0

Pollard Avg: 3.7
1 run for 10 yards
5 runs for 12 yards (2.4 avg)

Zeke: 2.6 avg

Why? Because l g gusrd is awful. Zack Martin alone should make our run have average.

 

[USArmyVet]

It takes too much brain power to analyze this.

Much easier to repeat...."DaK Suxx"

Well yes as the truth shall set you free.