We Must Run the Ball, but wait!

[Cmac]

I think you come out in the first quarter passing and play action passing...

....then we'll be two scores down and pass-happy Air Coryell Jr with say "TPollard Who?, Zeke what?"

 

[Pass2Run]

....then we'll be two scores down and pass-happy Air Coryell Jr with say "TPollard Who?, Zeke what?"

Not saying you do it all game.

Just come out with some high-percentage pass plays and play-action passes early on to loosen up the defense.

We're easier to stop when we run, run, pass... Too predictable.

 

[unsportsmanlikeconduct]

They must run the ball SUCCESSFULLY. Then the play action becomes more effective.

 

[Shane612]

Week after week we as fans say WE MUST RUN THE BALL! But what if the our starting running back, can only get 2 yards per carry, are we supposed to force it? I know we can't pass all game long, there has to be balance. If something isn't working that well, it's up to our coordinator/head coach to say "let's change things up!" Why keep doing the same things, expecting different results. Sometimes the opposing D-line is stout. It seems that when this happens, we continue to run where the meat of the defense is. It's like we're scared to run outside, or come at that defense in a different manner to make them think at least.

It just bothers me hearing "we must run the ball", what if what if there's no success. I don't think we often look at things the other way, we just say "let's run let's run!" Please give your thoughts

There's always "we need to punt".

 

[Zman5]

It's like body punching in boxing. You are not going to KO the guy with body punches immediately, but it will pay big dividends in the later rounds.

 

[GORICO]

Week after week we as fans say WE MUST RUN THE BALL! But what if the our starting running back, can only get 2 yards per carry, are we supposed to force it? I know we can't pass all game long, there has to be balance. If something isn't working that well, it's up to our coordinator/head coach to say "let's change things up!" Why keep doing the same things, expecting different results. Sometimes the opposing D-line is stout. It seems that when this happens, we continue to run where the meat of the defense is. It's like we're scared to run outside, or come at that defense in a different manner to make them think at least.

It just bothers me hearing "we must run the ball", what if what if there's no success. I don't think we often look at things the other way, we just say "let's run let's run!" Please give your thoughts

total agreement

 

[GORICO]

Dak should be open to take off and gain some positive yards when the WRs covered, that will for make the Tamps D to hesitate a little and thats when you make use of the situation and throw some bombs - use turpin as a decoy on go routes so that they cant crowd the LOS and use some delayed draw runs or screens - things to get our best YAC - Pollard, Lamb and Fergusson ball in space and do their thing

yes in other words can we mix things up so we dont look so obvious?

 

[GORICO]

Wait broke the wagon coogie

We can't wait we got to run the ball but Dak absolutely has to be part of the running game.

He cannot stand back there hold the ball being greedy waiting for the big play it will end in disaster.

If there's clean real estate in front of him he needs to take off and get some yards get down safely and move the chains.

Dak needs to understand his job is not to be Peyton Manning or Tom Brady his job is to move the chains.
Force them to spy him commit personnel it will open things up for the passing game.
Dak forcing passes is going to end up in turnovers and holding penalties which cannot be tolerated especially in the playoffs.

cant disagree

 

[GORICO]

For me it's more like we need to be able to run the ball. Dak throwing 40+ times is not the best formula for the Cowboys.

Getting Biadasz back should help. The oline configuration without him wasn't good.

agree...he was the one player most excited to get back along with Hankins...badass did not allow one sack whole time he was in....and Hankins even though may not be in prime still does not get moved but moves others even doubled or tripled teamed.....i know Brady works on quick release to mitigate pass rush...but if we can cover and come at him strong and get him off his mark....i really like our chances.....can we not send Brady home most likely final game as a Loser to Cowboys?......Tom was it worth losing your marriage to play one more year...lets put an exclamation point on that....NO it was NOT......already nervous about game

 

[Creeper]

I think you have to at least try to run the ball. I also think the way Dak is playing you have to have at least some success running the ball. If Dak drops back 45 times the game is lost.

But I get it. Running into a brick wall is dumb. You have to take what the defense gives you. But to take it, you have to play well too.

 

[diamonddelts]

Keep the ball away from Zeke. Drive killer.

 

[ak47kaehu]

We need to get creative running the ball......you know like the way those 49ers run the ball. I'm tired of hearing "zeke up the middle into a pile of humans for a gain of 1 yard......2nd and 9"

 

[Cmac]

Week after week we as fans say WE MUST RUN THE BALL! But what if the our starting running back, can only get 2 yards per carry, are we supposed to force it? I know we can't pass all game long, there has to be balance. If something isn't working that well, it's up to our coordinator/head coach to say "let's change things up!" Why keep doing the same things, expecting different results. Sometimes the opposing D-line is stout. It seems that when this happens, we continue to run where the meat of the defense is. It's like we're scared to run outside, or come at that defense in a different manner to make them think at least.

It just bothers me hearing "we must run the ball", what if what if there's no success. I don't think we often look at things the other way, we just say "let's run let's run!" Please give your thoughts

Coogiguy03.....my thoughts to help you out. It's rather simple. OL play is certainly paramount, including TEs executing a decent block, a time or two. (Philbin's group isn't getting the job done).

The answer to help you further, are in your very post.......the phrases......"If something isn't working that well" (teams and perhaps you can see what we're about to do), "same things" (we become predicatable even more as the game settles in)........"scared to run outside" (Air Coryell Jr pulls out his pass-happy set of plays with routes that have guys jumbled or without separtation, blown pick play excecution, drops, and then compounded by Dak forcing).

But everything falls on Dak to find something smart in the plays he is getting from the OC. Dak taking all the heat, and our lousy OC is simply over on the sideline with immunity.

Now close your eyes and ask......."Would Brock Purdy look as good if he we're running Air Coryell Jr's plays and under his tutelage?" Think about it. Take your time.
If that brings reluctance......."Would Dak look better if he we're running SF's plays and under the direction of SF OC?" Take your time.
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[Cmac]

Keep the ball away from Zeke. Drive killer.

Drive killer.....Nope......that would be KMoore.....why are you afraid to admit it?

 

[Cmac]

Not saying you do it all game.

Just come out with some high-percentage pass plays and play-action passes early on to loosen up the defense.

We're easier to stop when we run, run, pass... Too predictable.

Ok.....but take notice of DL in the backfield on runs, and then take notice of DL in the backfield on passes. That will tell you something immediately.....OL being whipped again.

 

[Birch_Wood]

Is this correct? 2022, Rogers throwing the ball 148 times more than Dak. Brady throwing 339 more.

 

[Birch_Wood]

Is this correct? 2022, Rogers throwing the ball 148 times more than Dak. Brady throwing 339 more.

Obviously Dak missed games....

 

[diamonddelts]

Drive killer.....Nope......that would be KMoore.....why are you afraid to admit it?

They both currently are not good at their jobs. Zeke is due to injuries and wear/tear. Kellen is what he is.

 

[Praxit]

Whatever the situation. We just need stay healthy during our run.
That gives us best shot.

 

[Toro9]

Week after week we as fans say WE MUST RUN THE BALL! But what if the our starting running back, can only get 2 yards per carry, are we supposed to force it? I know we can't pass all game long, there has to be balance. If something isn't working that well, it's up to our coordinator/head coach to say "let's change things up!" Why keep doing the same things, expecting different results. Sometimes the opposing D-line is stout. It seems that when this happens, we continue to run where the meat of the defense is. It's like we're scared to run outside, or come at that defense in a different manner to make them think at least.

It just bothers me hearing "we must run the ball", what if what if there's no success. I don't think we often look at things the other way, we just say "let's run let's run!" Please give your thoughts

The good news is we have a power/blocking back AND a fast one who can be another receiving threat