Cowboys OC Brian Schottenheimer: “We just kinda shot ourselves in the foot (in the red zone). Too many third-and-longs. A big emphasis for us is going to be getting ahead of the sticks in the red zone. It starts with me. Have to coach better. We should’ve been able to punch a couple of those touchdowns in.”
Of the last 4 times inside the redzone opportunities here were the 4 results first down:
1. First and goal from the 10: Pollard up the middle for 3 yards
2. first and goal from the 10: Dowdle up the middle for 2
3. First and goal from the 10: Pollard up the middle for 2
4. first and goal from the 5: Chuma completely whiffs on his blocking assignment, defender runs free Pollard two yard loss on the tackle
So in all 4 instances we ran the ball and did little to nothing leaving 2nd and long. And if you notice the first 3 times it was first and 10 from the 10.
It should be noted that especially down by the GL the Cards defense did an incredible job covering everyone. There were also two instances of PI in the endzone, the gallup mauling being the worst and no call.
Dak was also rushed and chased out of the pocket on other downs down there. The Oline did an admirable job run blocking during this game, but when we got down to the redzone they couldnt open holes.
Not sure I liked some of the play calling down there and going for it on 4th and 5 was a dumb call. Kick the FG and make it 19-21.
