Sturm: Decoding Linehan - Baltimore

[Sturm1310]

http://sportsday.***BANNED-URL***/d...oding-linehan-another-dominant-effort-offense

 

[percyhoward]

So, now the Cowboys have had eight consecutive 400 yard games ...

Insanity.

So, now, let's ask the question, "if this is the best in Cowboys history, where does it rank in NFL history?"

Well, thankfully, somebody already did the work for me. The fantastic Danny Kelly at the Ringer had this yesterday:

Had it here a couple of weeks ago.

 

[xwalker]

http://sportsday.***BANNED-URL***/d...oding-linehan-another-dominant-effort-offense

Great work as always Bob.

A few comments...

Escobar is a better player than he gets credit for being, IMO. I wonder if Jimmy Graham would have gotten many snaps if he was drafted by the Cowboys to play behind Witten considering that he is not blocking type TE. Not saying that Escobar is Jimmy Graham, but it's a similar concept to consider.

I'm not sure I would have gone for the long gain on that 3rd and 6 after the 1st and 30 but it was fun when it worked.

I think Dak is more accurate that it even appears. IMO, some throws where it appears that he was not accurate are actually imprecise routes by WRs. Dak seems to be the most accurate when throw to Beasley who just happens to be the most accurate route runner.

I'm sure you know this, but comparing the total yards is great for comparing to other current teams but comparing to teams like the Aikman Cowboys is not really fair.. The NFL just wasn't as much of a passing league back then.

I hope you don't mind if I quote your chart. IMO this chart shows what happens when teams start to feel like the underdogs when playing against the Cowboys. I said recently that I expect teams to start pulling out all the stops and going with risky game plans in all three phases. The chart shows that opponent defenses are going to higher risk game plans.

 

[DallasDW00ds0n]

Escobar also whiffed on a block that left Suggs unblocked who blasted Zeke behind the line of scrimmage

 

[Flinger]

Any way to cut and paste the whole write up? When I hit the link, it won't let me read the article without signing up for the DMN... If not, no biggie. Thanks for your efforts!

 

[percyhoward]

Comparing the total yards is great for comparing to other current teams but comparing to teams like the Aikman Cowboys is not really fair.. The NFL just wasn't as much of a passing league back then.

That's true.

Adjusting for era, a 400-yard game in this decade is the equivalent of...
10's: 400
00's: 372
90's: 361
80's: 376
70's: 339

And the era-adjusted consecutive 400-yard games list looks like this:
11 Rams 2000
8 Cowboys 2016
8 Broncos 2013
8 Patriots 2007
8 49ers 1998
7 Chargers 1982
7 Dolphins 1975
7 Cowboys 1978

 

[speedkilz88]

Any way to cut and paste the whole write up? When I hit the link, it won't let me read the article without signing up for the DMN... If not, no biggie. Thanks for your efforts!

On your browser go to incognito or private browser and you should be able to read the article.

 

[FiveTime]

On your browser go to incognito or private browser and you should be able to read the article.

Yes, I was going to suggest the same thing. Opening in an incognito window lets me read the article.

 

[DallasDW00ds0n]

That's true.

Adjusting for era, a 400-yard game in this decade is the equivalent of...
10's: 400
00's: 372
90's: 361
80's: 376
70's: 339

And the era-adjusted consecutive 400-yard games list looks like this:
11 Rams 2000
8 Cowboys 2016
8 Broncos 2013
8 Patriots 2007
8 49ers 1998
7 Chargers 1982
7 Dolphins 1975
7 Cowboys 1978

Thats a great post, thanks. Its like real numbers using inflation lol but it is cool to see where these cowboys really stand

 

[THEHEREAFTER]

I need to pinch myself.

 

[DallasInDC]

Great work as always Bob.

A few comments...

Escobar is a better player than he gets credit for being, IMO. I wonder if Jimmy Graham would have gotten many snaps if he was drafted by the Cowboys to play behind Witten considering that he is not blocking type TE. Not saying that Escoba is Jimmy Graham, but it's a similar concept to consider.

I'm not sure I would have gone for the long gain on that 3rd and 6 after the 1st and 30 but it was fun when it worked.

I think Dak is more accurate that it even appears. IMO, some throws where it appears that he was not accurate are actually imprecise routes by WRs. Dak seems to be the most accurate when throw to Beasley who just happens to be the most accurate route runner.

I'm sure you know this, but comparing the total yards is great for comparing to other current teams but comparing to teams like the Aikman Cowboys is not really fair.. The NFL just wasn't as much of a passing league back then.

I hope you don't mind if I quote your chart. IMO this chart shows what happens when
teams start to feel like the underdogs when playing against the Cowboys. I said recently that I expect teams to start pulling out all the stops and going with risky game plans in all three phases. The chart shows that opponent defenses are going to higher risk game plans.

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I expect the skins will probably be between Pitt and Bal on the blitz percentage...unless of course Dak makes them pay for it early.