Something does not add up

[Cowboysfandarin]

The consensus is like 95% of fans want a change both with the QB and Garret. I liked Garret, but have accepted he is just not going to take this team anywhere. It is time for a change. That time is now and you'll believe me even more after today's game.

 

[BoysfanfromCanada]

I'm pretty sure we all know this team will be lucky to be in playoff contention in November, so who cares. Let's see what Dak can do when we rely on his arm. So far it's been a mixed bag, more poor of late, but only way to see if he's the guy or time for plan b in 2019 draft

 

[kskboys]

Linehan says we are going to now throw the ball a little bit.

How are we going to increase DAKs throwing when it's shown if DAK throws more than 30 passes a game..

We lose.

And if we increase passing..

Less touches for Zeke to control the TOP.

Are we now going to smoke and mirrors to pretend we are going to be different but not really?

If Garrett is leaving after this season..

I suggest he call the plays and win or lose with him taking responsibility..

not making Linehan the scapegoat allowing the team to stay with Garrett another year.

If Garrett improves the team..he can remain.

Otherwise..

The playcalling was ripped out of Garrett's paws, and it was not willingly. He was put over the D. Does he even have the power to take it back?

 

[Batman1980]

The playcalling was ripped out of Garrett's paws, and it was not willingly. He was put over the D. Does he even have the power to take it back?

He doesn't even have the power to decide how many scoops the players get on their sundaes at the Star.

 

[kskboys]

I'm pretty sure we all know this team will be lucky to be in playoff contention in November, so who cares. Let's see what Dak can do when we rely on his arm. So far it's been a mixed bag, more poor of late, but only way to see if he's the guy or time for plan b in 2019 draft

Seriously, just leave Dak in and see how it unfolds. If he's not the guy, it won't matter anyway.

 

[percyhoward]

Linehan says we are going to now throw the ball a little bit.

How are we going to increase DAKs throwing when it's shown if DAK throws more than 30 passes a game..

We lose.

And if we increase passing..

Less touches for Zeke to control the TOP.

Because TOP doesn't win games. We were 3rd in TOP per drive in 2015 and went 4-12. We're 11th in TOP per drive right now, which would put us on a pace to make the playoffs if TOP by itself meant anything.

Also, this team has historically built its leads by passing more than it runs. Once we've got the lead, we don't throw it nearly as much in the second half of the game. Result: fewer pass attempts in the wins.

1st half play selection in WINS, 2016-18
pass 53%
run 47%

2nd half play selection in WINS, 2016-18
pass 41%
run 59%

 

[Roadtrip635]

Linehan says we are going to now throw the ball a little bit.

How are we going to increase DAKs throwing when it's shown if DAK throws more than 30 passes a game..

We lose.

And if we increase passing..

Less touches for Zeke to control the TOP.

Are we now going to smoke and mirrors to pretend we are going to be different but not really?

If Garrett is leaving after this season..

I suggest he call the plays and win or lose with him taking responsibility..

not making Linehan the scapegoat allowing the team to stay with Garrett another year.

If Garrett improves the team..he can remain.

Otherwise..

Something doesn't add up? More like, a lot of things don't add up.

Garrett is just going to tell everybody to "do better". clap, clap, clap........

 

[Rockport]

Linehan says we are going to now throw the ball a little bit.

How are we going to increase DAKs throwing when it's shown if DAK throws more than 30 passes a game..

We lose.

And if we increase passing..

Less touches for Zeke to control the TOP.

Are we now going to smoke and mirrors to pretend we are going to be different but not really?

If Garrett is leaving after this season..

I suggest he call the plays and win or lose with him taking responsibility..

not making Linehan the scapegoat allowing the team to stay with Garrett another year.

If Garrett improves the team..he can remain.

Otherwise..

Difficult to read your double-spaced posts.

 

[Scotman]

That's what worries me. The Cowboys can win this game with the run and all signs point to a Cowboys win. The Lions just had a huge effort last week. The Cowboys are coming off of a bad loss. It feels like they win today and that would be counterproductive.

I'm hoping Zeke gets ejected early for headbutting a cheerleader.

Fixed that for you

 

[kskboys]

Because TOP doesn't win games. We were 3rd in TOP per drive in 2015 and went 4-12. We're 11th in TOP per drive right now, which would put us on a pace to make the playoffs if TOP by itself meant anything.

Also, this team has historically built its leads by passing more than it runs. Once we've got the lead, we don't throw it nearly as much in the second half of the game. Result: fewer pass attempts in the wins.

1st half play selection in WINS, 2016-18
pass 53%
run 47%

2nd half play selection in WINS, 2016-18
pass 41%
run 59%

I'd like to point out that when we win, we are running the ball almost half the time in the first half.

Look up the losses and see what that percentage is in the first half.

 

[percyhoward]

Look up the losses and see what that percentage is in the first half.

Okay.

1st half play selection in WINS, 2016-18
pass 53%
run 47%

1st half play selection in LOSSES, 2016-18
pass 55%
run 45%

And because a team has more plays in its wins, we average 17 pass attempts in the first half of wins, and 17 pass attempts in the first half of losses.

 

[blueblood70]

Linehan says we are going to now throw the ball a little bit.

How are we going to increase DAKs throwing when it's shown if DAK throws more than 30 passes a game..

We lose.

And if we increase passing..

Less touches for Zeke to control the TOP.

Are we now going to smoke and mirrors to pretend we are going to be different but not really?

If Garrett is leaving after this season..

I suggest he call the plays and win or lose with him taking responsibility..

not making Linehan the scapegoat allowing the team to stay with Garrett another year.

If Garrett improves the team..he can remain.

Otherwise..

I didnt get that from all the interviews, he meant using more aggressive and deeper routes more then throwing more, we've been throwing more but its been bad routes etc that arent working.. so they are going to break out a few more pass plays, maybe a bit deeper then usual and different types of routes..they still better try hard to get Zeke 25+ carries AND just pass with more efficiency. Hit the open guys when they are open and get rid of the ball quicker..playing behind the chains is getting old around here..less sacks more completions = what we need..

besides why would they tip their true hand for gameplans? it is bit of smoke and mirrors, im expecting a gameplan more like the Giants game but dont stop pushing it and go MIA for 2 plus QTRS,, get aggressive and stay that way..

 

[Ken]

Linehan says we are going to now throw the ball a little bit.

How are we going to increase DAKs throwing when it's shown if DAK throws more than 30 passes a game..

We lose.

And if we increase passing..

Less touches for Zeke to control the TOP.

Are we now going to smoke and mirrors to pretend we are going to be different but not really?

If Garrett is leaving after this season..

I suggest he call the plays and win or lose with him taking responsibility..

not making Linehan the scapegoat allowing the team to stay with Garrett another year.

If Garrett improves the team..he can remain.

Otherwise..

Hence...why they will pound the rock today and use more playaction.

Do you think he is going to give the gameplan?

 

[Redball Express]

Hence...why they will pound the rock today and use more playaction.

Do you think he is going to give the gameplan?

Well no..

But I'm not playing them..

just following them.

Which is at times difficult.

 

[LocimusPrime]

If you look at the box score, most of Daks passes come in garbage time. We only throw at the end of games when the opposing defenses are in prevent