CFZ Thoughts after game 2

[CCBoy]

For god sake we went 31/38 and you're complaining about who caught the ball . A different (more positive) take is that the TCO and the play designs are working so well that it's allowing CeeDee (presumably the 1st read) to get open.

Interestingly, you dont mention how McCarthy's offense seems to suit Dak, the whole hurry up, the quick reads, and the (varied) checkdowns. The fact Dak threw to 9 receivers shows its the play design that's important, not the personnel (outside possibly of CeeDee), he's not looking or waiting for certain receivers to get open, its CeeDee then whoever's the designated checkdown.

Under Moore it always looked (even when we won), that the offense was to show case his play designs, this TCO looks as if it's designed to get the best out of the players.

Give this fan his 2.0 seconds and make it hard for opponents to substitute and this fan is a happy camper.

 

[CowboyoWales]

You took that post as complaining? I was going more for a balanced view but I guess communication can be hard sometimes. It wasn't a perfect game, it never is. You're right that the offense does seem to suit Dak and McCarthy is playing a more conservative game than Kellen but I'm not sure you can go a whole season with Ceedee and checkdowns. Our other receivers need to show a bit more, I don't think that's an outrageous take.


Ceedee got like 60% of our yards in the passing game. We couldn't throw a screen pass to save ourselves last season, I love that we've fixed that and I am very happy with the offensive output but I am flagging an overreliance on Ceedee and a desire to see more from our other receivers and TE's. That's not to say it is a problem, more that it might be and something Defensive Coordinators key into if we don't demonstrate other reliable avenues in the passing game.

That's not really balanced, it comes across as finding fault especially as you somewhat overlook our WR2's absence from the game.

'More from our receivers' ?? ....this isn't Air Coryel where best receiver gets open, its TCO which is more skin to scheme and design.

 

[CCBoy]

I'm watching with interest, the upcoming Giant/SF game next.

 

[Ragin_Kage]

I like what I've seen so far. When making quicker decisions, Dak has been really good. The only complaint I have is when Dak did that double pump then throw that Sauce should have turned into a pick 6.

But it didn't happen, so learn and move on!

 

[DanA]

That's not really balanced, it comes across as finding fault especially as you somewhat overlook our WR2's absence from the game.

'More from our receivers' ?? ....this isn't Air Coryel where best receiver gets open, its TCO which is more skin to scheme and design.

Well yeah, finding fault is precisely what it is. Why is that a bad thing?

I'm not sure what you mean by "scheme and design" or "best receiver gets open". A focus on scheme and design was core to what Kellen did. he was all about identifying an imbalance and then manipulating things to scheme a player open. There's a noticeable shift towards stretching the field horizontally, and rhythm/timing windows which are traditional WCO attributes and sure, AIr Coryel is more about having dogs at receiver win downfield but why does that mean we shouldn't have productive no.2 and no.3 receivers? Gallup was matched up on Sauce Gardner, and in pouring rain a week earlier so I'll temper things but Gallup still needs to find a way to be productive in this offense and that's something reasonable to flag in my opinion.

 

[RFABR]

The "RB comitee" managing was perfect.

That Deuce period in the 2nd Q, when Jets D was starting to bottle up the offense, showed perfectly how important in-game adjustments are.

 

[Wezsh0T]

I've said this for a couple seasons now but the less Dak has to think the better he is. Dak excels in the two minute drill and coming from behind. I always felt if we went to a no huddle offense, ala Bills in the 90's with Kelly, then Dak would be at his best. Well I feel McCarthy is getting the best out of Dak with his offense. Dak isn't thinking as much and the WRs are not running complicated routes and the offensive linemen are not pass blocking for a slow developing play. This brings out the best in every phase of the offense. Garrett and Moore's offense was outdated or didn't fit our personal, or all of the above. I am really encouraged about this offensive scheme and how Dak has responded. 70 points and no TOs in 2 games. Dude, that's championship level offense, especially pairing with a top defense. This is exciting.

On a side note I also am skeptical of Purdy. He's only played roughly half a season and not a lot of game film on him yet. I think he'll get figured out. Also he relies on his players making something happen so the speed of our defense will be a problem for him. I'm not saying he isn't good but lets not put him in the HOF yet.

We are also snapping the ball before the play clock runs all the way down to zero. This has cut down on false-start and procedural penalties thus far.

 

[75boyz]

Absolutely accurate summary.
You kept an objective tone while highlighting positives and negatives.
I liked the fact you showed respect to their defense as well. They have a very good defense at all 3 levels as well.
Not a thing I'd disagree with.
Hats off to a great post man.

 

[CowboyoWales]

Gallup was matched up on Sauce Gardner, and in pouring rain a week earlier so I'll temper things but Gallup still needs to find a way to be productive in this offense and that's something reasonable to flag in my opinion.

That's more balanced, though personally I prefer to look at units as a whole....so long someone's making the yards I don't think it matters whether it's: Turpin, Gallup, Hendershot or CeeDee.

 

[Shane612]

First time Dak, under MM has had back to back games without an INT or lost fumble.
However, it is also the first time he had MM calling plays.
Coincidence?

Too early to tell.
Dak almost gave away one INT.
After that, the offense went little more conservative and never threw that out pass again for the remainder of the game.

Coincidence?

 

[jazzcat22]

Too early to tell.
Dak almost gave away one INT.
After that, the offense went little more conservative and never threw that out pass again for the remainder of the game.

Coincidence?

Almost? In the record books it goes as an incomplete pass. No one will remember it except the anti Dak crowd. This will be brought up over and over.
Until his 1st real INT. Then holy hell, watch out, they will be out of the woodwork.

 

[Shane612]

Almost? In the record books it goes as an incomplete pass. No one will remember it except the anti Dak crowd. This will be brought up over and over.
Until his 1st real INT. Then holy hell, watch out, they will be out of the woodwork.

lol.
How about NEAR INT?
Okay have it your way, but we all know what it was. Denying it won't change that.
Just keeping it real, bro.