Scout’s Eye: Cowboys Running Scheme, Witten’s Routes, More

[RS12]

• I am a big fan of the way the Cowboys are running the ball, scheme-wise. If they feel like an opponent is going to crowd the box inside, they now carry the ball to the edge. When you have athletic offensive linemen that makes all the difference in the world, especially if you also can get the tight ends and receivers to block and seal defenders inside. Numerous times they were able to get Travis Frederick on the outside and around the corner while Zack Martinand Ronald Leary were able to execute trap blocks on the edge as well, which put Ezekiel Elliott in space.

• I can’t remember the last time I saw Jason Witten run as many routes as he did from the inline position. Witten looked like a tight end from the 1960s lining up next to Tyron Smith and Doug Free, coming off the ball and then working his way up the field. It was a nice design to help Witten get lost in the secondary on several of his routes. It appeared that the Browns didn’t account for him as well as if he might have been lined up flexed. His 35-yard reception was run from an inline position.

• The stat sheet will say that Brandon Carr had just one pass breakup, but in watching him play, I felt like he was far more involved in covering the Browns receivers. Statically this might not have been his best game, but he just didn’t appear to give up any ground. His positioning, awareness and technique were right where it needed to be. He played comfortable and relaxed, which is exactly what this secondary needed since they were missing two key players in safety Barry Church and cornerback Morris Claiborne.

http://www.dallascowboys.com/news/2016/11/06/scout’s-eye-cowboys-running-scheme-witten’s-routes-more

 

[Kaiser]

I know I saw Joe Haden holding Dez Bryant at least twice so I wonder how many more I will see Monday morning? Don’t get me wrong, Haden is super talented and knows exactly what he is doing, but it appeared like Jeff Triplette’s crew missed a call or two.

I guess Broaddus didn't get the memo that Dez isn't elite anymore.

 

[Clove]

I know I saw Joe Haden holding Dez Bryant at least twice so I wonder how many more I will see Monday morning? Don’t get me wrong, Haden is super talented and knows exactly what he is doing, but it appeared like Jeff Triplette’s crew missed a call or two.

I guess Broaddus didn't get the memo that Dez isn't elite anymore.

Stop crying, get back in the huddle to fight another down. This is what Dez needs to do because if not, he's expendable. Dak doesn't favor anyone that's not open right now.

 

[Kaiser]

Stop crying, get back in the huddle to fight another down. This is what Dez needs to do because if not, he's expendable. Dak doesn't favor anyone that's not open right now.

So by "crying", you mean "doing what every single NFL player does after a non-call". Witten does the exact same thing but no one calls it crying.

 

[Verdict]

So by "crying", you mean "doing what every single NFL player does after a non-call". Witten does the exact same thing but no one calls it crying.

Maybe its because Witten doesn't continue to ***** about it for a full quarter on the sidelines.

 

[bayeslife]

So by "crying", you mean "doing what every single NFL player does after a non-call". Witten does the exact same thing but no one calls it crying.

No, Witten does not throw tantrums. I love Dez but when you have to be reeled in by a rookie instead of being a mature leader, that is a serious issue and he needs to work on it

 

[Kaiser]

Maybe its because Witten doesn't continue to ***** about it for a full quarter on the sidelines.

If you put a microphone on him today, Michael Irvin would still be ****ing about not getting the ball enough in the 1990's.

 

[theebs]

Brandon Carr. Physical player, plays every week hurt or injured, almost never talks, never has said anything but positive stuff even when he is overly ridiculed to fill time on Sports radio etc..

Cant say enough good things about the guy. i hope they give him another deal and he stays here until he retires. Perfect player for our locker room.

 

[Verdict]

If you put a microphone on him today, Michael Irvin would still be ****ing about not getting the ball enough in the 1990's.

I thought this was about Dez and his whining and *****ing and a comparison/contrast with Witten. Should we go all the way back to discuss the stone age as well. It would be equally relevant.

 

[Verdict]

Brandon Carr. Physical player, plays every week hurt or injured, almost never talks, never has said anything but positive stuff even when he is overly ridiculed to fill time on Sports radio etc..

Cant say enough good things about the guy. i hope they give him another deal and he stays here until he retires. Perfect player for our locker room.

I hope if we keep him we get him for a bargain. He is getting long in the tooth, and is solid, but unspectacular. I hope we keep him, but on a short, reasonable deal. We don't want to pay for a guy who falls off into oblivion.

 

[theebs]

I hope if we keep him we get him for a bargain. He is getting long in the tooth, and is solid, but unspectacular. I hope we keep him, but on a short, reasonable deal. We don't want to pay for a guy who falls off into oblivion.

falls off? Everyone has said he is terrible since signing here years ago. Its a constant thing.

Terrance Newman is still pretty good and a serviceable member of a team and carr has the same makeup. I hope he stays.

 

[Kaiser]

I thought this was about Dez and his whining and *****ing and a comparison/contrast with Witten. Should we go all the way back to discuss the stone age as well. It would be equally relevant.

Every #1 WR going back to the Stone Age has complained about non-calls and not getting enough targets. That is so basic I shouldn't have to post it, but I guess I do.

I forgot that its open season on Dez since the fans have had eight whole days without seeing him make a spectacular catch.

 

[gmoney112]

falls off? Everyone has said he is terrible since signing here years ago. Its a constant thing.

Terrance Newman is still pretty good and a serviceable member of a team and carr has the same makeup. I hope he stays.

Carr is the perfect kind of vet you bring back on a reasonable shorter term deal to hedge risk. Adequate talent, good off the field guy, and never misses a game. Cheap, dependable, knows the scheme, has chemistry, and again, never misses a game.

I'd be very surprised if they don't offer him a cheaper (relatively) 3 year deal with a cheap cut cost in the third year, or a roster bonus if kept. It just makes too much sense, especially for draft needs.

 

[Clove]

So by "crying", you mean "doing what every single NFL player does after a non-call". Witten does the exact same thing but no one calls it crying.

Let me tell you, I've been one of Dez Bryant's biggest fans and I know people make this claim all the time but consider this. I was first a Drew Pearson fan, became a wide receiver myself, became an Irvin fan, and then became a Dez Bryant fan. It's only natural for receivers to protect one another. But this Diva stuff is starting to get on my nerves. For once, I wish we would draft a dominant receiver who just does his job without talking.

I just want a receiver to go out and do what he does and leave all the other stuff alone. You got held twice, so what? It happens. Shut up and get back to work. I was in a game where I was doubled all game long, championship game. I never complained once, although in my head, I was wishing they would throw me the ball, but I ran every route as if I was getting the ball. In overtime, no one had scored after like 10 mins. It was like third down or something like that, my QB asked the huddle what he should do this time. I finally spoke up and told him that I could get behind my corner, I've been setting him up all game long. To make a long story short, I caught the winning touch down over my head, diving into the end zone.

You never know when your number will be called is the moral of the story. But if you keep working, it will happen.

 

[Clove]

Allow me to add this. Witten hasn't been targeted in many games but he keeps working. Yesterday, his work paid off. This is how you have to look at things.

 

[MagicMan]

Nothing wrong with Dez complaining to the ref about holding calls; but it is wrong when he carries it onto the next play and starts letting it affect his play. He had another easy drop in midfield because of it. He has never been a great route runner, but when he gets lazy running his routes it makes it even worse. No coincidence that Witten and Beaz get more targets because they do run their routes and get open. It was this way when Dez was out as well.

Dez just needs to focus himself and learn from his past mistakes. But it is getting to where Dak does not depend on Dez for this offense to function.

 

[CATCH17]

Stop crying, get back in the huddle to fight another down. This is what Dez needs to do because if not, he's expendable. Dak doesn't favor anyone that's not open right now.

That is not realistic for any player in any sport.

You have to "Cry" or you will never get the call.

 

[visionary]

Brandon Carr. Physical player, plays every week hurt or injured, almost never talks, never has said anything but positive stuff even when he is overly ridiculed to fill time on Sports radio etc..

Cant say enough good things about the guy. i hope they give him another deal and he stays here until he retires. Perfect player for our locker room.

Did not know that
Good to hear
I know I've had a few negative comments about him in the past

 

[xwalker]

I know I saw Joe Haden holding Dez Bryant at least twice so I wonder how many more I will see Monday morning? Don’t get me wrong, Haden is super talented and knows exactly what he is doing, but it appeared like Jeff Triplette’s crew missed a call or two.

I guess Broaddus didn't get the memo that Dez isn't elite anymore.

DBs used to blatantly hold Mike Irvin and he would just catch the ball anyway.