Something about Leary

[xwalker]

The Cowboys tend to have Martin cheat to the right to help Free. That causes Fred to cheat right also to compensate for Martin compensating for Free.

The result is that Leary is often alone on a island with big gaps on either side and has to function almost like an OT.

On this snap you can see the right side and Fred are bunched together much closer than the left side. You can see that Leary is in open space. Fred is also to some extent, but Martin had started off closer to Fred and then kicked out to help Free.

This is a good view of it. Leary is in wide open space. Martin and Free tight together.

Similar tight spacing on the right with Leary in open space on the left.

Again tight spacing right. Leary in open space.

Again.

Leary in open space again.

Here Free was beaten to the inside but Martin kicks out to get the rusher that beat Free.

Leary tries to dance back and forth like an OT but loses his footing. Martin helping Free.

Martin in place to help Free.

When they start with a TE next to Free, then Martin doesn't always help him. Here with Witten starting out next to Free, the rusher can't beat Free to the inside. Murray looks at Free's man as he approaches in case Free needs help. The pass rusher is turning the corner on Leary like you normally see against an OT.

Here there was no TE and Martin couldn't help Free. Free's man is 1 inch from sacking Romo.

 

[RS12]

I think Leary in general has done an very good job this year.

 

[JakeCamp12]

I guess it shows that Free is the weak link that they usually give help to. It also seems that our turf tends to cause a few slips every game.

 

[JakeCamp12]

It also bothers me that on the 2nd and 1 pic, the entire middle of the field is almost empty and not one WR turned after going past the first down marker. Something is wrong with the design of the WR routes.

 

[Proximo]

I've thought all year that Leary's been our most underrated and least talked about O lineman. Dude is a beast. Great UDFA find.

 

[xwalker]

I guess it shows that Free is the weak link that they usually give help to. It also seems that our turf tends to cause a few slips every game.

Yes, what is the deal with the Cowboys slipping on their own turf? They have more problems than the opponents with it.

 

[xwalker]

It also bothers me that on the 2nd and 1 pic, the entire middle of the field is almost empty and not one WR turned after going past the first down marker. Something is wrong with the design of the WR routes.

I definitely agree. I don't get it.

 

[CF74]

I'm assuming we don't have these issues when Parnell plays?

 

[Pessimist_cowboy]

The weak link has been smith . Free has been outstanding

 

[TonyRomo17]

The weak link has been smith . Free has been outstanding

lmao

 

[CowboyStar88]

I swear week in and week out X posts something dogging free.

 

[MichaelWinicki]

lmao

You're going to get flamed for that.

But in your defense, Tyron has not been as good this season as he has been in the past.

 

[Wood]

as good as Leary has been all year when you lay an egg against what I consider the best barometer to a Dallas Cowboys players toughness (playing Eagles) he drops a few points in my book. I place most of my grades on how these players do against divisional opponents because its often personal and you find out who can or can't fight from their backs.

 

[Sarge]

It also bothers me that on the 2nd and 1 pic, the entire middle of the field is almost empty and not one WR turned after going past the first down marker. Something is wrong with the design of the WR routes.

I've been saying this for the past five years.

 

[TonyRomo17]

You're going to get flamed for that.

But in your defense, Tyron has not been as good this season as he has been in the past.

Hes in an island every game. hes bound to lose some battles..people jut got used to him being perfect last season..hes still an elite tackle and its really dumb to even compare him with free

 

[MichaelWinicki]

as good as Leary has been all year when you lay an egg against what I consider the best barometer to a Dallas Cowboys players toughness (playing Eagles) he drops a few points in my book. I place most of my grades on how these players do against divisional opponents because its often personal and you find out who can or can't fight from their backs.

Agreed.

Make no mistake, Leary has been "OK" this year. Not good, not bad... OK. For the season, out of the 5 starting offensive linemen he ranks #5 IMO.

 

[TonyRomo17]

It also bothers me that on the 2nd and 1 pic, the entire middle of the field is almost empty and not one WR turned after going past the first down marker. Something is wrong with the design of the WR routes.

I do think they have some problems with their WR routes. but on that pic the score is 30-10..so 2nd and 1 doesnt really matter

 

[MichaelWinicki]

Hes in an island every game. hes bound to lose some battles..people jut got used to him being perfect last season..hes still an elite tackle and its really dumb to even compare him with free

Of course, but he's still losing more battles than he had did last year.

 

[jobberone]

I watched the first half and I continue to not see what you keep referring to about helping Free out. Neither of us has the All 22 so I'll reserve any further comments until then.

We lost the first half because of a turnover, mistakes, play calling and missed tackles along with a lack of talent on D. I'll make a point to look at the All 22 Wednesday and comment again.

 

[big dog cowboy]

I swear week in and week out X posts something dogging free.

Keep in mind he is related to Parnell. Well, he has to be the way he pimps Parnell.