Run & Stop Run vs 49ers

[John813]

The passing game was supposed to be better without Dez. It wasn't. Now they say the running game is supposed to be better without Zeke and that Pollard could shoulder the load - it isn't and he can't. Perhaps it's time to stop believing that the Cowboys front office can actually evaluate talent. Just a thought.

Evaluate talent objectively. They always think their roster is better than it is. Weak spots can be covered with thoughts and prayers

 

[quickccc]

The Browns are a hard nosed team. They run the ball and play defense. On a soggy field, they are tough to beat.

A soggy, bad weather field conditions and the loss of two of their biggest playmakers in McCaffrey, Deebo.

And their FG kicker flat missed the potential game winner in last seconds of the game.

But give kudos to defense, coaching and backup QB that bus drove the game with killer turnovers.

 

[quickccc]

The passing game was supposed to be better without Dez. It wasn't. Now they say the running game is supposed to be better without Zeke and that Pollard could shoulder the load - it isn't and he can't. Perhaps it's time to stop believing that the Cowboys front office can actually evaluate talent. Just a thought.

Passing game got better without Dez, when we traded for Amari Cooper.
Dez career still on a decline and end once he was cut from Cowboys

Pollard made the pro bowl last year cuz of his big splash plays
He's miscast here in this offense- if he were with Niners, Dolphins or KC Chiefs, he'd be a completely
better story.

 

[xwalker]

the key to their offense is the running game as you said. specially Mccaffrey. without him, that offense struggles and nobody respects their running game and they just drop more into coverage and makes it difficult for Purdy....

Yes, games are dependent on more than just the QB.

Swap QBs last week and the Niners still win. Maybe the margin of victory is smaller but they still win. Purdy would not have had success playing for the Cowboys in that game.

Swap QBs and the Eagles would still be better than the Bears.

 

[PA Cowboy Fan]

Pollard was never a lead runner. Not really surprised we're not running well.

 

[Bigrandrn]

Yes, Martin was not good vs Niners.

Tyler was crushing people and Tyron's run blocking was good.

Pollard often ran to the wrong side of blocks.

Example:
If Tyler blocks left and Biadasz blocks right, then the intended hole is between them.

When Pollards run left of Tyler in that scenario, then the defender turns his back to Tyler and the block is over.

Maybe Pollard was fast enough to do that in past years, but it's not working now.

Vision……something Emmitt had THE BEST of.

 

[xwalker]

Vision……something Emmitt had THE BEST of.

Exactly.

I don't know the reason for Pollard's lack of vision. Possibilities:
- New Run Blocking scheme.
- Now being the lead back.
- Less speed/quickness due to injury.
- All of the above.

 

[rnr_honeybadger]

Passing game got better without Dez, when we traded for Amari Cooper.

Need I remind you, they claimed they could live without Dez and that Dak and Beasley were going to be fine. It wasn't. Not only was it not fine it was a special kind of horrible that led to a first round pick being sacrificed to get Amari Cooper.

 

[beware_d-ware]

Volume rushing stats are an effect of winning rather than a cause. That horse has been beat to death.

The run D held up well against the Niners while the game was still in doubt. They were up to the task.

 

[rnr_honeybadger]

Pollard made the pro bowl last year cuz of his big splash plays
He's miscast here in this offense- if he were with Niners, Dolphins or KC Chiefs, he'd be a completely
better story.

I agree. This franchise makes being wrong an art form. You see this play out over and over again.

 

[Whirlwin]

Rush Yards
Cowboys 57
Niners 170 (Winner)

Rush Yards
Browns 160 (Winner)
Niners 108

That’s the NFL

 

[Pass2Run]

..our OL has to run block better. But yes, run the dang ball.

It's not just about running it. It's knowing when to run. If you go, run, run, pass, they're going to be all over. that. If you got pass, run, run, that might work better. Or even pass, pass, run.. Set up the play-action, etc.

 

[Praxit]

It's not just about running it. It's knowing when to run. If you go, run, run, pass, they're going to be all over. that. If you got pass, run, run, that might work better. Or even pass, pass, run.. Set up the play-action, etc.

....I hear ya, change it up a little.

 

[Cowboyny]

3) I do not like depending upon draw play runs outta the shotgun formation, instead of handoffs under center.

4) Pollard is not comfortable yet in this scheme and this current role.
A) he is not a pound-grind bell cow, but we keep using him as one.
B) Few times he's not running to the proper run lane. why cut back in when you have a clear out lane to outside ?

5) Deuce has electric quickness and elusiveness to offer, both in run & pass game, but he's gonna be buried
on depth chart and useless with this coaching staff. Will only plays if there is a blowout loss or win,
or a Pollard/Rico hurt in game.

A Pity cuz Mac in GB had terrific run schemes with 2 backs, split formations that featured " misdirection".

They have to fix their rushing attack in the bye week, before it's too late. Agree on all your points!

 

[JustChip]

Rush Yards
Cowboys 57
Niners 170 (Winner)

Rush Yards
Browns 160 (Winner)
Niners 108

But, but, but, it’s a passing league.

 

[G2]

"Dak has to put the team on his shoulders."

 

[Creeper]

It is not just the run blocking. The pass blocking against the 49ers was pretty mediocre too. Steele was a revolving door whether it was Bosa or someone else lining up against him.

I think Martin is still not 100% or he is favoring his injured ankle. Steele may need time to recover fully from his knee injury. But last year, before Steele got hurt, Martin and Steele were killing it in the run game.

 

[Coogiguy03]

Rush Yards
Cowboys 57
Niners 170 (Winner)

Rush Yards
Browns 160 (Winner)
Niners 108

We will have 1 yard or more in this game, reminds me of your age!!! No more than 10 (ha ha)

 

[Coogiguy03]

"Dak has to put the team on his shoulders."

Please no

 

[J-man]

Yeah. We run more when we are ahead.

ok so lets run more