Why the Cowboys struggled to score or move the ball against Jets at times

[thunderpimp91]

On the first play, there was no reason for Edoga to take that long double teaming the DT before rubbing off to try to block Mosly. All Edoga had to do was deliver a punch to the DT enough to allow Biadasz to engage, then immediately rub off and go block Mosly. Edoga was too slow.

On the second play, like previously mentioned, Rico Dowdle simply didn't follow his lead block inside behind Zack Martin. Had he done so, Dowdle most likely scores.

On the third play (run to outside of Left Tackle), Biadasz needed to realize the bigger threat (Mosly) coming from the inside, instead of rolling along the line of scrimmage and go after a CB who already was engaged with our WR.

On the last play where Mosly came shooting free around Left Guard and hitting Dak as he was rushed into passing the ball, Edoga missed his assignment because he stayed too long trying to help Biadasz. Punch out and quickly rub off to cover your gap! Edoga is too slow.

Every run play shown could have been performed/blocked much better, regardless of Mosly's performance.

I'm with you on everything except that 3rd play, but if I go back and watch the full field view I may change my mind. I think that play is simply doomed regardless of what Biadasz does. It could be a missed assignment and it would make sense that his responsibility would be to block inside out, just can't confirm that.

 

[rambo2]

If you can't handle positive criticism, go post in another thread. These continued short run fails whether at the goal line or between the 20s will hurt the team against better teams.

I can handle it. I wouldn't say they are failing. McCarthy is trying to win every single game. I don't think you understand what he is doing.

 

[America's Cowboy]

I can handle it. I wouldn't say they are failing. McCarthy is trying to win every single game. I don't think you understand what he is doing.

I understand exactly what McCarthy is doing. It doesn't excuse the missed blocking assignments. What's so wrong talking about it?

 

[kskboys]

Jets have a stacked D and we are playing backups on the OL. More than anything, that was the issue.

 

[Reid1boys]

30 points, 382 yards, TWENTY-SIX first downs, and 42 minutes time of possession. Move along folks, this is not the thread your looking for.

 

[big dog cowboy]

I wish we could add a MLB like that to our D

So do most teams.

 

[big dog cowboy]

30 points, 382 yards, TWENTY-SIX first downs, and 42 minutes time of possession. Move along folks, this is not the thread your looking for.

 

[Reid1boys]

You're missing the point. Missing blocking assignments are still happening.

Please show me any game in the history of the NFL where nobody missed a block. Ill wait.
Some of you just wake up, sit down with your coffee and brainstorm... hmm, what can I complain about today????

 

[America's Cowboy]

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Jets have a stacked D and we are playing backups on the OL. More than anything, that was the issue.

There definitely is room for improvement no matter if a starter or backup.

 

[America's Cowboy]

30 points, 382 yards, TWENTY-SIX first downs, and 42 minutes time of possession. Move along folks, this is not the thread your looking for.

The Cowboys were in the red zone 6 times vs the Jets. 2/3rds of those trips (66%) ended up in FGs. Inexcusable. Cowboys' 50% red zone touchdown rate this season through two games is tied for 21st in the NFL. That should be concerning, especially since much tougher opposing teams are soon to come.

If you can't handle positive criticism, definitely it's time to move along and go see something else.

 

[rambo2]

The Cowboys were in the red zone 6 times vs the Jets. 2/3rds of those trips (66%) ended up in FGs. Inexcusable. Cowboys' 50% red zone touchdown rate this season through two games is tied for 21st in the NFL. That should be concerning, especially since much tougher opposing teams are soon to come.

If you can't handle positive criticism, definitely it's time to move along and go see something else.

They burnt up the clock, held on to the ball, rested their defense, got points, gave the Jets no chance, and won by 20 against a good Jets team.

 

[75boyz]

I'm pretty simple when it comes to this kinda stuff.
Quinnen Williams at the first level, Moseley at the second and Sauce with others at the third. These guys ain't exactly chopped liver.

The Jets simply have a good defensive roster.
Not quite as good as the 9ers but the Jets have a good defense.

Their oline and quarterback situation is their huge Achilles heel holding them back.

jmo

 

[Reid1boys]

The Cowboys were in the red zone 6 times vs the Jets. 2/3rds of those trips (66%) ended up in FGs. Inexcusable. Cowboys' 50% red zone touchdown rate this season through two games is tied for 21st in the NFL. That should be concerning, especially since much tougher opposing teams are soon to come.

If you can't handle positive criticism, definitely it's time to move along and go see something else.

Understand the game situations. When you are CRUSHING your opponent and the game is basically over, you call plays differently. I coached from the third base box for 20 years. Plenty of times we could have squeezed runs home due to the defense and how they were positioned, but the game was already over, so Id let the hitter swing away, and then we didnt score.... who cares. The game was over.

Mike was being very conservative, and on one of those possessions I was even pissed because we had such great field position and he didnt even try to score.

The first game was in a DOWNPOUR and there were several other games that were in that rain and those offenses also stunk.

Dont look at black and white stats without having context.

 

[America's Cowboy]

Understand the game situations. When you are CRUSHING your opponent and the game is basically over, you call plays differently. I coached from the third base box for 20 years. Plenty of times we could have squeezed runs home due to the defense and how they were positioned, but the game was already over, so Id let the hitter swing away, and then we didnt score.... who cares. The game was over.

Mike was being very conservative, and on one of those possessions I was even pissed because we had such great field position and he didnt even try to score.

The first game was in a DOWNPOUR and there were several other games that were in that rain and those offenses also stunk.

Dont look at black and white stats without having context.

6 trips in the red zone, but you only score TDs on 2? That is scoring a TD at a 30% rate. Room to improve, no matter the game situation.

 

[rambo2]

6 trips in the red zone, but you only score TDs on 2? That is scoring a TD at a 30% rate. Room to improve, no matter the game situation.

They most important parts: 0 turnovers, eating up the clock, resting the defense, getting points, and saving plays for future opponents to create more wins.

 

[America's Cowboy]

They most important parts: 0 turnovers, eating up the clock, resting the defense, getting points, and saving plays for future opponents to create more wins.

What? Did you even watch the thread where Sounds from the Sidelines was shown? Here. Check it out.



Even the Defense on the sideline was saying they wanted to see the Offense score TDs once in the red zone, no more FGs.

You're simply making excuses at this point because you don't want to see or hear any criticism whatsoever about the lack of scoring TDs in the red zone.

 

[DCBoysfan]

Or,

We can just accept that the Jets D is good, and they have a defensive scheme that allows Mosley to make these kind of plays.

He's the teams top tackling LB for a reason. That's like the other team being upset that Parsons gets a free shot to the QB, when he runs a DL stunt, or a LB blitz. There is a defensive coordinator calling plays too

THIS!!

 

[ScipioCowboy]

During the heat of the game, I, too, tend to live and die on each and every play. But after the game is over, I can step back and understand that, sometimes, your team is going to have to punt and the other team is going to get first downs and even ::gasp:: score.

 

[kramskoi]

30 points, 382 yards, TWENTY-SIX first downs, and 42 minutes time of possession. Move along folks, this is not the thread your looking for.

FIVE scoring drives of 12 - 14 plays. Against a pretty salty Jets d-line that nearly got to Prescott multiple times? I'll take it. Sign me up. Dak's overthrow of Ferguson. Tyron Smith's penalty wiping out a touchdown. Hendershot not hitting the right hole on the goal line. That's 12 more points right there.

 

[CowboyFrog]

6 trips in the red zone, but you only score TDs on 2? That is scoring a TD at a 30% rate. Room to improve, no matter the game situation.

for sure there is room to improve, what we dont know is if MM DECIDED to keep it vanilla because the game situation. No way to know, but if the game was tied do we see way more aggressive playcalling at the goaline? probably.