We win in GB if this happens

[BAT]

I'm happy with how the coaching staff is handling this team. The penalties are down, the players be it in man or zone are playing it correctly and offensively Dallas has maintained balance in their attack using a rookie QB and rookie RB and a very good FA pickup in Morris. I still think defense is the weak link but they are playing better each week and gaining more and more confidence.

This is what people expected after the 2014 season but as we know this team faded once Romo went down, this years team truly is taking the next man up approach and not missing a beat, be it with Dez out or Romo out or Tyron Smith out nothing has shaken this team. In my view the coaches including Garrett and the players have done a great job thus far.

Just as importantly as coaching to fit the strengths of your players is a player like Dak who is mature beyond years and is constantly trying to improve himself. His decision making would make almost any coaching staff, or system, look good.

 

[Doomsday101]

Just as importantly as coaching to fit the strengths of your players is a player like Dak who is mature beyond years and is constantly trying to improve himself. His decision making would make almost any coaching staff, or system, look good.

Players are a big part of it but even Dak has credited the coaching staff, Dak is not doing it on his own and the coaches are not putting him in situation where he has to carry the load on offense. Zeke and Morris behind that line is putting Dak in 2nd and 3rd downs that are manageable. Dak is not out there having to put the ball up 40 times. Linehan has put Dak in situation he knows he can handle and as Dak gains more and more experience and sees more and more defensive systems and top players he will gain even more.

 

[BAT]

Players are a big part of it but even Dak has credited the coaching staff, Dak is not doing it on his own and the coaches are not putting him in situation where he has to carry the load on offense. Zeke and Morris behind that line is putting Dak in 2nd and 3rd downs that are manageable. Dak is not out there having to put the ball up 40 times. Linehan has put Dak in situation he knows he can handle and as Dak gains more and more experience and sees more and more defensive systems and top players he will gain even more.

I agree that Dak not doing it himself. That OL is the key but even great OL need help. 2015 was proof of that. Running was not the problem it was the decision making on the field which dominoes into what coaches are comfortable calling due to those problems.

Zeke and OL are much better than DMC and same OL, but greatest difference IMO was QB replacing Romo. Just night and day.

 

[Doomsday101]

I agree that Dak not doing it himself. That OL is the key but even great OL need help. 2015 was proof of that. Running was not the problem it was the decision making on the field which dominoes into what coaches are comfortable calling due to those problems.

Zeke and OL are much better than DMC and same OL, but greatest difference IMO was QB replacing Romo. Just night and day.

We will find out I think Romo if healthy only adds to this team. As for running Dallas was not consistent with their running last season and in large part because the QB could not hit the side of a barn and played scared.

 

[BAT]

We will find out I think Romo if healthy only adds to this team. As for running Dallas was not consistent with their running last season and in large part because the QB could not hit the side of a barn and played scared.

Can't disagree with any of that, no matter how much Jerry, Garrett, Linehan and Wilson waxed poetic about Weeden in preseason or Linehans fascination with Kellen Moore. Or even with a proven and more than capable NFL vet in Matt Cassell, who led Patriots to playoffs when Brady went down and earned a pro bowl with Chiefs.

And by the way, I'm a Romo fan too. Doesn't mean I can't recognize or appreciate how well team plays with Dak.

 

[Doomsday101]

Can't disagree with any of that, no matter how much Jerry, Garrett, Linehan and Wilson waxed poetic about Weeden in preseason or Linehans fascination with Kellen Moore. Or even with a proven and more than capable NFL vet in Matt Cassell, who led Patriots to playoffs when Brady went down and earned a pro bowl with Chiefs.

And by the way, I'm a Romo fan too. Doesn't mean I can't recognize or appreciate how well team plays with Dak.

Come on coaches will talk up players, all coaches. As for Cassell yes in his earlier years he played well in NE (no they failed to make the playoffs) and did well at the start in KC and then really tanked which is why he was available and why he is currently not starting in the NFL. I think coaches share in this but they did not ruin these players they were question marks coming in and yes Cowboys felt as a backup to Romo they would be fine, Cowboys did not expect to lose Romo for pretty much the entire season.


As for being a Romo fan? Yes I am a Romo fan and I also love what I see in Dak and think he will become the future of this franchise. I think Romo will return to the starting lineup but I also think Romo must perform at a high level and this team must win for him to remain. Fact is Romo will walk into a pressure situation knowing his replacement is in place. I think the competitor in Romo will only benefit from this situation.

 

[KJJ]

We win if we can pressure Rodgers and put him on the turf a few times. The key to beating the Packers is always the same pressure Aaron Rodgers. Offensively we have to finish drives and come away with TD's.

 

[Melonfeud]

Surprised nobody has mentioned stopping Eddie Lacy as a key.

He has owned the Cowboys in his career:

2013: 21 carries, 141 yards, 1 TD
2014: 19 carries, 101 yards (Playoffs)
2015: 24 carries, 124 yards, 1 TD

If Lacy goes off for anything like he has averaged against Dallas so far, its going to make stopping Aaron Rodgers all that more difficult.

Assuming Lacy plays on Sunday, the Cowboys must slow him down.

Man! You got that right.
He's flat out killed us in the 4th quarter(I like like him,also.)
( I'm saving my thoughts on this game till around Thursday/Friday when someone throws up the 'COWBOYS/PACKERS' prediction thread.)

 

[Bullflop]

Green Bay is excellent when it comes to run defense. They will play up tight to stop Elliott and force Dak to beat them. Dak will have to hold up his end of the bargain, just as he has so far. If he does that, our chances will be maximized because they'll have to honor Dak's ability to hurt them and defensively back off from the line of scrimmage.

It will be an extremely challenging game and one that will demand our playing mistake free on both sides of the ball. If we do that, our chances should be quite good to leave GB with a win. We're merely 4 point underdogs in this contest, so it wouldn't be at all impossible to win with some gutsy play and focused execution. Our pass rush will be obliged to have its best effort of the year to contain Rodgers while the secondary continues to be at its competitive best.

 

[Air Force One]

Green Bay is excellent when it comes to run defense. They will play defense to stop Elliott and force Dak to beat them. Dak will have to hold up his end of the bargain. If he does that, our chances will be maximized because they'll have to honor Dak's ability to hurt them and back off the line of scrimmage. It's a winnable game but one that will demand our playing mistake free. If we do that, our chances are good to leave GB with a win. We're only 4 point underdogs in this game, so it won't be impossible to win with gutsy play and focused execution.

I'm not so sure. Their run defense is so good I don't see them stacking the box. Wouldn't surprise me at all to see them key on Dak right from the start and let the run defense do what it does. We're going to have to run the ball effectively, IMO, right from the beginning if things are to open up for Dak. I think Elliott is the one that has to beat them first, THEN they stack the box, THEN Dak goes to work.

 

[Bullflop]

I'm not so sure. Their run defense is so good I don't see them stacking the box. Wouldn't surprise me at all to see them key on Dak right from the start and let tI'm not so sure. Their run defense he run defense do what it does. We're going to have to run the ball effectively, IMO, right from the beginning if things are to open up for Dak. I think Elliott is the one that has to beat them first, THEN they stack the box, THEN Dak goes to work.

Very possible and I hope Dak has some early success if they concentrate on him with pressure early-on. If we have some early success running the ball, they'll have to react accordingly and crowd up front but of course, that remains to be seen. I would agree that Dak will be obliged to continue to be effective in any case, though. I also think our OL will hold their own and at least find reasonable success against their D.

 

[LocimusPrime]

If we sack Rogers 6 times in the game, we will win. No problemo

 

[Diehardblues]

Can't disagree with any of that, no matter how much Jerry, Garrett, Linehan and Wilson waxed poetic about Weeden in preseason or Linehans fascination with Kellen Moore. Or even with a proven and more than capable NFL vet in Matt Cassell, who led Patriots to playoffs when Brady went down and earned a pro bowl with Chiefs.

And by the way, I'm a Romo fan too. Doesn't mean I can't recognize or appreciate how well team plays with Dak.

Correction: Cassell didn't lead Pats to playoffs . That 11-5 season was only one in Brady's era the Pats missed the playoffs .

I'd also note Cassel took over the defending Super Bowl Champs so that turned out to be a disappointing season at 11-5 missing the playoffs without Brady.

 

[CowboyRoy]

Good lad, this is for the GB game, not the season. We have the tools (plural), let's use them THIS GAME.
Yes, Morris can spell Zeke. And in the long run keep Zeke fresh and relative bruise-free.
GB at home is formidable; bloke, it will take innovation and some reception (Dak) to get through it.

I dont see how playing Morris over Zeke makes us better. If you watch Zeke the kid keeps begging for the ball more. He could easily handle 35 carries a game given the opportunity.

 

[manster4ever]

GB has been very good vs the run. You beat them with the passing game.

Gonna be tough with Aaron Rodgers eating up our defense.

Two things: 1) We could pass to set up the run but...WHY? Let them show they can stop us. IF they do, then adjust accordingly. If not: we will roll 2) Rogers isn't to be feared. Respected, not feared. Their passing game isn't what it use to be IMO. I think we need to score 27ish to win. I think we hold Gbay to about 24 pts. or so.

 

[Silver N Blue]

• Dallas leads the NFL with 191 rushing yards per game over the past three weeks. It's the first time that they've run for 175 or more yards in three consecutive games since 1994.

This all that matters and notice it doesn't say 2014.

 

[GimmeTheBall!]

I dont see how playing Morris over Zeke makes us better. If you watch Zeke the kid keeps begging for the ball more. He could easily handle 35 carries a game given the opportunity.

Not Morris over Zeke.
As a tandem to hammer the GB defense. As a tandem to wear them down.
If Zeke can get 120 yards and Morris 100, we are there, especially if Witten and Bease can also contribute.

 

[CowboyRoy]

Not Morris over Zeke.
As a tandem to hammer the GB defense. As a tandem to wear them down.
If Zeke can get 120 yards and Morris 100, we are there, especially if Witten and Bease can also contribute.

Give me 30 carries to Zeke for 200 yards and 10 carries to Morris for 50 yards. I ONLY pull Zeke off the field if he is tired or needs rest.

 

[BAT]

Correction: Cassell didn't lead Pats to playoffs . That 11-5 season was only one in Brady's era the Pats missed the playoffs .

I'd also note Cassel took over the defending Super Bowl Champs so that turned out to be a disappointing season at 11-5 missing the playoffs without Brady.

I'd take 11-5 right now. I'd take that "disappointment" without hesitation.

 

[black label]

Give EACH Morris and Zeke 25 carries. Let the O line show dominance.
Give Zeke, this once, the OK to run and run often. And the occasional laser to Bease.
Do it all day.
The defense, with no blitzing, can cover the passing routes.
Do it, blokes! Seize the day, ruffians!

Sooner or later Dak is going to have to make some long throws, Especially to win these road games