Why don't the Cowboys run more RPOs?

[CowboysLakerBamaFan]

Because no defense respects DAK




'S Running Ability

 

[HungryLion]

The overall point is you're reading someone on the defense and making your decision

Right. But something like an RPO simplifies the read at times especially in crunch time when things are hectic.

 

[TheSport78]

Right. But something like an RPO simplifies the read at times especially in crunch time when things are hectic.

Exactly. It's pretty much a 1 to 3 step drop, on average. It's either hand it off or get the quick pass off, depending on the pre-snap looks and men in the box.

 

[cowboybish]

Dak has historically struggled versus zone concepts, so I'm puzzled as to why the Cowboys don't implement more RPOs. It's essentially an extension of the running game, but it'd be a good way to get Lamb involved early, get the ball out of Dak's hands quicker, open up the running game, and so forth. We see the occasional read option, but Prescott and the coaching staff probably want to limit the exposure to hits with the ankle.

Thoughts?

Put Trey Lance in the backfield and hand off to him and he can either run or pass or just be a decoy

 

[sbark]

Well, I always thought that a RPO was the QB can either run the ball himself or pass depending on what he sees the defense in. That is why they call it Run, Pass Option. Maybe someone smarter than me can fill me in, I might have had it all wrong.

Yup
Hurts in Philly has run off of it plenty
But injured plenty also
Qb becomes a rb.....looses his protection

 

[kskboys]

Dak has historically struggled versus zone concepts, so I'm puzzled as to why the Cowboys don't implement more RPOs. It's essentially an extension of the running game, but it'd be a good way to get Lamb involved early, get the ball out of Dak's hands quicker, open up the running game, and so forth. We see the occasional read option, but Prescott and the coaching staff probably want to limit the exposure to hits with the ankle.

Thoughts?

4.8.

 

[Floatyworm]

Dak is over 30 and can't run like 2016 any more.

Just another reason not to pay him....

 

[TheMarathonContinues]

RPOs typically don't involve the QB running. They can, but it's not a necessity

Yeah I was gonna say you don’t have to be Lamar fast to run a RPO…

 

[TheMarathonContinues]

Because no defense respects DAK




'S Running Ability

Not sure that’s the case. He had some big time runs last year.