Scout’s Notebook: Elliott’s Pass Catching Ability, Defensive Standouts & More

[CalPolyTechnique]

It was in his hands
I think he had already dived so had to reach back a little otherwise that should have been a pick

To be more accurate, it went right through his hands and hit him in the chest (or facemask). He completely whiffed.

 

[FuzzyLumpkins]

Romo is able to throw to Dez on most any 1v1 and allow Dez to make a play. The jump ball used to be a staple now is an uncommon occurrence. Dak's attempts on fades were poorly placed as often as not.

Given the pressure Dak was under he need to get the ball out and Dez on a 1v1 is almost never a bad read.

 

[TheDude]

"You will never hear me complaining about getting the ball to Dez Bryant, but 14 targets appeared to hurt this offense." This sentence confuses me.

lol

 

[TheDude]

Exactly, in hindsight it looks like we targeted Dez too much because he only got 4 catches off 14 targets, but if Dak's accuracy was on point Dez goes for about 200 yards and 3 TDs and nobody is saying this stuff.

The targets weren't the issue. The issue was the accuracy and not seeing the field. He was hit or rushed 2 throws that were TDs if complete

And

Maybe, just maybe....

Philadelphia has a really good defense and scheme

 

[Bullflop]

I think Dak was intent on making the most of Dez's presence in this game. For the most part, some impactful plays resulted, so I can't say as I fault him for doing so. I think Philly was likely intent upon paying special attention to Beasley, otherwise he might have seen a few more balls coming his way than he did. The final series of plays that won the game for Dallas were beyond impressive. Our 'Boys definitely rose to the occasion just when they needed to the most. Great game, despite the early gaffs and a scary pass rush by Philly.

 

[percyhoward]

Jenkins ran into Witten and stumbled backward, and might have fallen anyway, but Rodney McCleod (his own guy) made sure of it by running into Jenkins and knocking him down. He got picked by his own teammate.

McCleod wasn't even there yet, and Jenkins was going down.

 

[Sydla]

I'll say this about forcing the ball to Bryant.

He was open on a couple of them and Prescott made some bad passes. I remember one in the first half where Bryant was open around the 10 on a deep in and Prescott air mailed him.

Then on what looked like a post, Bryant was past the CB and had him beat but Prescott short armed the throw I think from pressure.

 

[Silver Surfer]

McCleod wasn't even there yet, and Jenkins was going down.

Hence the phrase ... "and might have fallen anyway...."

Here.... lets all watch it together.




http://i636.***BLOCKED***/albums/uu87/jdjohnston1960/Witten.gif

 

[Aven8]

I don't care what anyone says, they forced the ball to Dez. It did screw up the flow last night. That's what got Dak out of rhythm. It's like we were trying to get our 70 million dollars worth last night. Either that or during practice throwing against air it's easy to loft it up to Dez. Once we went hurry up Dak was in his element and didn't have to think as much.

 

[Redball Express]

When Witten saw Dak start to roll right, Witten sopped. Jenkins ran into him and fell, then when Dak rolled back left, Witten continued in that direction with nobody on him.

The unpredictability of Dak's scrambling got Witten open.

For sure..

and when Romo comes back..

Those Plays Go Out The window..

Noway Romo runs around now.

He will throw it out of bounds before the defense arrives.