That’s because our offense is predicated on outdated philosophies…Dallas’ offense is stuck in the 90’s with the power running game with the blocking TE sometimes used as a hot read and WRs having to try and win their 1 v 1 against DBs.
More teams in the NFL are running more sophisticated offenses; some still retain aspects of the power running game, but employ motion and formations to dictate plays and stress the defense; the TE is used to stretch and work the middle of the field, using motion to create mismatches with LBs and DBs.
This new “Texas Coast” offense was supposed to stress the defense and make them defend the entire field, but clearly that is not the case: TP is not an every down RB; where is Deuce; where is the RPO game; where are the TEs working the seams and being isolated on LBs; where is the motion creating free releases off the LOS for the WRs. The Cowboys have the talent to do all, if not most of these things.
The Cowboys are in dire need of a bright, innovative offensive mind. JG certainly wasn’t the answer. Did KM have shortcomings…sure he did, but during his tenure the Cowboys offense was dynamic and was at the top of the NFL in scoring. Then came the Super Bowl pedigreed, offensive-minded MM, who did a deep dive on offenses during his coaching sabbatical, who has over-promised and under-delivered thus far as the de-facto play-caller. Jerry clearly prefers the re-tread or inexperienced offensive coach who rests on his past accomplishments, or lack thereof, and offer nothing new.
It is slightly nauseating at times watching other teams attacking downfield and using motion with less talent than Dallas, but that appears to be the new status quo.
