There are two things different from last year on this team

[clff15701]

The offensive line isn't run blocking like it once did and the defense cant stop anybody. Last year DLAW was a force and the linebackers were tackling everything in sight. This is not a playoff caliber defense. Last year we kept them off the field by running down everyone's throats.

 

[Tabascocat]

It is called tape, defenses/offenses adjusting while Dallas changed pretty much nothing to counteract. A staple from Garrett’s tenure here......

 

[Pantone282C]

Amazing. We are finding new ways to lose.

 

[Zman5]

If you want to be a quick strike pass first team, last thing you want is a smallish defense who relies on maximum effort and play bend don't break. Unless you have great depth, they will run out of gas.

The Zeke effect on win-loss has more to do with it helping the defense than Dak IMHO. If Zeke has a good day, that means we mostly likely would have also won the TOP battle which helps defense stay off the field.

 

[KingRah]

Tyron Smiths gotten worse in each of the last 3 years. C Williams hasn't gotten better at all. The DT Play against the run hasn't gotten better. J Smith hasn't gotten better. ON that qb sneak, Jaylon just looked at him until he gained control of the ball and got the 1st down with a second effort.
He has hall of fame athleticism and back up instincts and football intelligence. Put Ray lewis on this current defense or even Urlacher and we'll stop the run way better.

 

[Dale]

The offensive line isn't run blocking like it once did and the defense cant stop anybody. Last year DLAW was a force and the linebackers were tackling everything in sight. This is not a playoff caliber defense. Last year we kept them off the field by running down everyone's throats.

You hit the nail on the head. We haven't had a good defense in a while. The run-heavy offense masked the problems by playing ball-control offense and limiting the opponents' TOP.

 

[clff15701]

I don known about that. We ran the same offense since 2016 and no one could stop it. The lines arent the same. Rods undersized scheme isn't built to stay on the field for so long. Without a running game his defense is worthless. They are too small upfront. We need SIZE not just a bunch of small fast guys. Theres a reason rods Lions didnt win a game.

 

[clff15701]

We may not like it but were going to have to run zeke into the ground. It may lead to a bunch of punts and a low scoring game but the defense wont hold up letting dak toss it around 40 times a game. It doesnt take enough time off the clock.