The Ringer: The Cowboys are ready to run all over the NFL

[Idgit]

gosh It takes an outsider to say that the Dallas coaches are doing a good job.

An outsider, fans who are paying attention. One or the other.

 

[jrumann59]

The only issue i have with the article is how much ZBS did we run when McFadden was the RB, and how much man did we run with McFadden. Did we run man because of DMC or because we wanted to keep the other guys guessing? How much ZBS did we run with Murray and company?

 

[DFWJC]

Great now if they can only fix their passing game. By that I mean when it's 3rd and 10 don't throw a 5 yard pass. This drives me nuts!!!!

Lol
That can be irritating.
To be fair, however, I think Romo led the entire league in 3rd down conversion rate in 2014.

 

[jazzcat22]

https://theringer.com/the-cowboys-are-ready-to-run-all-over-the-nfl-38e3031b1d78#.lsexg6y13

Great article here.
Which proves something I been saying for months At least to me it does. But will wait to read comments before I get into that.

 

[CowboyRoy]

The Cowboys Are Ready to Run All Over the NFL
With a first-round running back and a returning quarterback behind them, Tyron Smith, Travis Frederick, and Zack Martin should have no problem paving the way for an elite rushing attack


https://theringer.com/the-cowboys-are-ready-to-run-all-over-the-nfl-38e3031b1d78#.kqasl08a4

And here in lies why Dallas has a chance to be good this year. The ENTIRE team will feed off the run game. Gives us a physical attitude.

 

[jazzcat22]

Dang, completely overlooked this was already posted. Sorry about that.

 

[Stash]

I'm looking forward to watching the Cowboys bludgeon teams with this running game. I really expect it to be dominant and to lead the league, effectively going against the 'it's a passing league' grain. They're going to be hammering opposing defenses so badly that they'll be begging them to throw the ball.

 

[jazzcat22]

The only issue i have with the article is how much ZBS did we run when McFadden was the RB, and how much man did we run with McFadden. Did we run man because of DMC or because we wanted to keep the other guys guessing? How much ZBS did we run with Murray and company?

This has been one of my points all off season...the myth of the scheme was changed for DMC...simply untrue.
There was ONE place this came from, a writer fro BTB I believe it was. He wrote that, but I feel more because he either has an agenda, or he just doesn't understand it.
He wrote they changed their blocking schemes because DMC can't run in a zone blocking scheme.

In fact, not one, not one, player or coach or the FO has ever said that. Matter of fact there is an article, I bleive it was from the DC.com site. Said that the OL can do both block man and zone and is often done both in games depending on the situation. It wasn't just fro DMC. The OL themselves said they loved blocking for DMC.

So this article shows and talks about both. and how they do it.
However, that will not deter those DMC "dislikers" from keeping the myth alive.

 

[Sage3030]

Is there a good Johnny Knoxville movie?

I think so:

Daltry Calhoun.

 

[cowboys2233]

Yes.

I keep reminding myself that it's only PS and that PS does not matter other than for evaluating individual players. But seeing a young QB play well makes it pretty hard to not get a bit excited about the potential. Even though I know better.

Obviously, seeing Dak play well relieves some of the anxiety if Romo were to get dinged up. But my optimism stems from the personnel on this offense -- would someone explain to me how ANY defense is going to stop this offense? Dez looks uncoverable, Beasley IS uncoverable in the slot, we have an MVP-level QB throwing to them, we have the best offensive line in football, we have a future HOF tight end, and ridiculous depth at the RB position. Heck, this team could probably win eight games alone by running the ball on every single play. It can't be stopped. Period.

I see about six incredible options for this team to turn to on every single play. If our defense can stop the opposing team from scoring 30 points, we'll win. And I'll take that bet every day.

 

[Little Jr]

If Romo stays healthy, the offense was never going to be the issue. The problem is defense. And remains so to this day.

They will need to win a lot of 41-38 games this year.

Romo helps the d as well. The 2014 and 15 defense were virtually the same d. One could argue the 2015 d was more talented. Without our Romo though it hurts the offense passing game and even more important the running game which helps control the clock and keep a the d on the sidelines. Plus teams will have to play catch up or keep up and throw the ball more. Which can lead to more turnovers like 2014. People were worried about the d in 2014. Not as many were worried in 2015 with Lee back and drafting Gregory and signing hardy. Without Romo the 2 defenses looked totally different with virtually the same talent level.

 

[Awakened]

That made me think McFadden did a better job than a lot of us are giving him credit for.

 

[cowboys2233]

I'm looking forward to watching the Cowboys bludgeon teams with this running game. I really expect it to be dominant and to lead the league, effectively going against the 'it's a passing league' grain. They're going to be hammering opposing defenses so badly that they'll be begging them to throw the ball.

Totally agree. This is a passing league...until it isn't. Nearly every team has designed their defense to be a passing defense -- lighter, faster linebackers who can cover in space, a premium on guys who can rush the passer. So what happens when a team comes along that can just brutalize your front seven with run blocking and has an all-world running back to take full advantage? The 2016 Cowboys happen, that's what. No, this is a RUN first league. The rest of the league just didn't pay attention and now they're going to get caught unprepared.

 

[Denim Chicken]

This has been one of my points all off season...the myth of the scheme was changed for DMC...simply untrue.
There was ONE place this came from, a writer fro BTB I believe it was. He wrote that, but I feel more because he either has an agenda, or he just doesn't understand it.
He wrote they changed their blocking schemes because DMC can't run in a zone blocking scheme.

In fact, not one, not one, player or coach or the FO has ever said that. Matter of fact there is an article, I bleive it was from the DC.com site. Said that the OL can do both block man and zone and is often done both in games depending on the situation. It wasn't just fro DMC. The OL themselves said they loved blocking for DMC.

So this article shows and talks about both. and how they do it.
However, that will not deter those DMC "dislikers" from keeping the myth alive.

I wonder what would be the percentage of ZBS if McFadden wasn't starting last year? I think there is some truth that the OL played to his strengths.

"I know Coach Pollack said he was tough, fast and was the type of guy who could do really well in the zone scheme," Cowboys running backs coach Gary Brown said of McFadden. "I think with Coach Pollack's recommendation, the higher-ups felt [McFadden] would be a good fit for us."

 

[Stash]

Totally agree. This is a passing league...until it isn't. Nearly every team has designed their defense to be a passing defense -- lighter, faster linebackers who can cover in space, a premium on guys who can rush the passer. So what happens when a team comes along that can just brutalize your front seven with run blocking and has an all-world running back to take full advantage? The 2016 Cowboys happen, that's what. No, this is a RUN first league. The rest of the league just didn't pay attention and now they're going to get caught unprepared.

I think we've proven that against Seattle, widely considered one of, if not the best secondary and passing defense in the league. The Cowboys have repeatedly given the Seahawks issues with their rushing attack, and if they had anything resembling quarterback play last year, I think they would have beaten Seattle the last two times they've faced them.

And for me, that's a good prerequisite for postseason play because I think that if you get there, you're going to be playing the Seahawks at some point. This team and their running game have shown that they're capable of doing well against that defense.

 

[cowboys2233]

I think we've proven that against Seattle, widely considered one of, if not the best secondary and passing defense in the league. The Cowboys have repeatedly given the Seahawks issues with their rushing attack, and if they had anything resembling quarterback play last year, I think they would have beaten Seattle the last two times they've faced them.

And for me, that's a good prerequisite for postseason play because I think that if you get there, you're going to be playing the Seahawks at some point. This team and their running game have shown that they're capable of doing well against that defense.

Exactly right. We are a matchup nightmare for virtually every defense in the league because of our running game, much as we were in 2014. If they don't have the personnel to stop it, they can't stop it. That plays well on the road, in cold weather, everywhere. There is not a defense in this league that has the personnel to stop our running attack. Not a single one. If they stack eight players in the box, which is what they're going to have to do to have any chance at all, Romo is going to think he is back in elementary school, playing a pick up game with the local kids. Pitch and catch football.

 

[Stash]

Exactly right. We are a matchup nightmare for virtually every defense in the league because of our running game, much as we were in 2014. If they don't have the personnel to stop it, they can't stop it. That plays well on the road, in cold weather, everywhere. There is not a defense in this league that has the personnel to stop our running attack. Not a single one. If they stack eight players in the box, which is what they're going to have to do to have any chance at all, Romo is going to think he is back in elementary school, playing a pick up game with the local kids. Pitch and catch football.

I agree. If he stays healthy, I think Romo can have a 2014 repeat and an MVP level season. Given the addition of Butler, and the growth being shown by Williams and Beasley, I think the passing game can be even better than 2014's version.

 

[xwalker]

The only issue i have with the article is how much ZBS did we run when McFadden was the RB, and how much man did we run with McFadden. Did we run man because of DMC or because we wanted to keep the other guys guessing? How much ZBS did we run with Murray and company?

This has been one of my points all off season...the myth of the scheme was changed for DMC...simply untrue.
There was ONE place this came from, a writer fro BTB I believe it was. He wrote that, but I feel more because he either has an agenda, or he just doesn't understand it.
He wrote they changed their blocking schemes because DMC can't run in a zone blocking scheme.

In fact, not one, not one, player or coach or the FO has ever said that. Matter of fact there is an article, I bleive it was from the DC.com site. Said that the OL can do both block man and zone and is often done both in games depending on the situation. It wasn't just fro DMC. The OL themselves said they loved blocking for DMC.

So this article shows and talks about both. and how they do it.
However, that will not deter those DMC "dislikers" from keeping the myth alive.

They ran a significant amount of man blocking in 2014. It was not all Zone with Murray. It would be nice to know the exact percentage.

 

[MileyDancer]

An outsider, fans who are paying attention. One or the other.

What's there to pay attention to? The results speak for themselves.

 

[Idgit]

What's there to pay attention to? The results speak for themselves.

They do, but coaching results aren't always measured in wins and losses. With the exception of last season, we've pretty much performed up to or over our level of talent. There have been some pretty good coaches who struggled to assemble enough talent to win in the NFL. Which is why you see players, coaches, and ownership being high on Jason Garrett while a lot of fans are not.