Will a switch to The West Coast Offense help The O-line and Romo?

[Vinnie2u]

Since the West Coast Offense was run By Callahan in Oakland and it emphasizes a short, horizontal passing attack to help stretch out the defense.
I think It can work here. First our O-line does not have any Maulers or road graders. Second we suck at pass blocking. So the short passing game will get the ball out of Romo's hand quicker. And last we have Jones and Murray can catch the ball out of the backfield.

 

[MichaelWinicki]

Interesting point.

But I think the best way to make the offensive line better is to have better offensive linemen.

Given time in the pocket, Romo is deadly. His YPA number is terrific. I'm not sure you want to sacrifice that in order to protect the offensive line, when you have a great opportunity to fix the offensive line through FA and the draft.

 

[SDCowboy]

The oline is all that needs improving. There isn't much to improve on Romo's season within reason. Just give him time.

 

[Risen Star]

The offensive scheme isn't changing.

And it shouldn't. It's been too productive than it has a right to be with no blocking.

 

[ScipioCowboy]

Are there any pure west coast offenses remaining in the league? It seems most offenses incorporate multiple concepts.

The last pure west coast offense may have been Callahan's Raiders.

 

[jnday]

Interesting point.

But I think the best way to make the offensive line better is to have better offensive linemen.

Given time in the pocket, Romo is deadly. His YPA number is terrific. I'm not sure you want to sacrifice that in order to protect the offensive line, when you have a great opportunity to fix the offensive line through FA and the draft.

I think you make a good point . This team shouldn't be in the position where the offensive line determines the playcalling . There is every opportunity to fix this line in the offseason .

 

[Blue Eyed Devil]

Quite frankly I find the idea of a new OC with a different offense concerning.

I love the Jason Garrett offense. What he tries to do is establish a power running game and then work deep passes off of the power runs. Romo is brilliant at running it as he may be the best play-action-passer in the leauge. Tie that with Miles Austin's ability to get open on double-moves and you see why this offense can and has been elite.

The problem is Garrett has lacked the O-line to run the power-run. When the Cowboys' O-line can't establish the run teams just defend the pass with crazy blitz packages and the offense goes nowhere.

If we had a great O-line (like the Saints) that could establish the run against any opponent I believe the Garrett offense would be lethal against any defense.

So a switch in offensive philosophy makes me concerned. I'd rather have 3 new interior O-linemen than 1 new OC.

 

[Clove]

If we had a great O-line (like the Saints) that could establish the run against any opponent I believe the Garrett offense would be lethal against any defense.

Hate to bring this up, but so would 31 other teams. I know this, the 4 teams left don't have a saints line. But those guys still make plays.

 

[cruz_aedo861]

Callahan will be the o line coach next season. Just because he has the label as OC in no way does that mean he will control play calling or the gameplan. If you really want a new offensive playbook you better hope we don't make the playoffs next season because that will Garrett will be gone and we will start over.

 

[jobberone]

There is no need to change the offense. It's not a pure timine offense, nor pure vertical offense, nor pure Westcoast. We have the ability to throw quick passes now and use primarily a 3 step drop or even none at all as well as throwing quickly from the shotgun.

You need time to throw the ball to let routes develop if you want to use all the offense. Romo needs time to throw the ball at least some of the time. We need to be more balanced. I mean by that you don't need to run and pass 50/50 but you need to run the ball at least effectively so you can pass.

The OL needs to give Romo more time and the more the better.

 

[kristie]

i just hope this all works out.

 

[randy932]

Romo would benefit greatly from running the west coast offense. His noodle arm is far too limited for the vertical or timing based passes that is preferred now. Romo is far more accurate when he is on the run. His biggest blunders almost always have come from when he is in the pocket and trying to find an open receiver that he can reach with his limited arm. When he can't find one, he tries to squeeze a pass in between two defenders, but after the 7.2 seconds it takes for the ball to get from his hand to a receiver 20 yards away, one or two of the defenders have closed on the ball and makes the pick. It has happened over an over. 80% of Romo's YPA have been the result of YAC by Austin, Dez, and Robinson. Not to mention the few games when Murray and Felix caught passes. So, if the time the ball is in Romo's hands is shortened up, the better chance for a positive play. Make Romo react, don't make him think. If he is thinking, he is screwing up.

 

[CoCo]

Romo would benefit greatly from running the west coast offense. His noodle arm is far too limited for the vertical or timing based passes that is preferred now. Romo is far more accurate when he is on the run. His biggest blunders almost always have come from when he is in the pocket and trying to find an open receiver that he can reach with his limited arm. When he can't find one, he tries to squeeze a pass in between two defenders, but after the 7.2 seconds it takes for the ball to get from his hand to a receiver 20 yards away, one or two of the defenders have closed on the ball and makes the pick. It has happened over an over. 80% of Romo's YPA have been the result of YAC by Austin, Dez, and Robinson. Not to mention the few games when Murray and Felix caught passes. So, if the time the ball is in Romo's hands is shortened up, the better chance for a positive play. Make Romo react, don't make him think. If he is thinking, he is screwing up.

That'll earn you some credibility. :laugh2:

 

[randy932]

That'll earn you some credibility. :laugh2:

Facts are stubborn things.
Frankly, I know the Romo worshippers won't be able to look at it objectively, but it is what it is.

 

[jnday]

Facts are stubborn things.
Frankly, I know the Romo worshippers won't be able to look at it objectively, but it is what it is.

Facts are stubborn things . It would help matters if you got your facts straight before posting . If you don't like Romo , that's fine , but don't express your opinions and mislabel your opinions as facts .

 

[Vinnie2u]

Callahan will be the o line coach next season. Just because he has the label as OC in no way does that mean he will control play calling or the gameplan. If you really want a new offensive playbook you better hope we don't make the playoffs next season because that will Garrett will be gone and we will start over.

I doubt Callahan left his previous job just to run the oline. This is just Jerry's way of taking responsibility From Garrett and not making him look bad. I'm hoping Callahan's blocking scheme can get the most of the guys we already have. With a few veterans added. Then Jerry can concentrate his money and draft picks on the true problem. The putrid defence..

 

[dstew60105]

I doubt Callahan left his previous job just to run the oline. This is just Jerry's way of taking responsibility From Garrett and not making him look bad. I'm hoping Callahan's blocking scheme can get the most of the guys we already have. With a few veterans added. Then Jerry can concentrate his money and draft picks on the true problem. The putrid defence..

You people are funny. The offense is not the problem with this team. It's the defense. The Cowboys have a very good offense. With a new guard and center, it's could be the league's best offense. It's already top 10.

 

[theogt]

Are there any pure west coast offenses remaining in the league? It seems most offenses incorporate multiple concepts.

The last pure west coast offense may have been Callahan's Raiders.

2006 Eagles with Jeff Garcia?

 

[Marktui]

Romo would benefit greatly from running the west coast offense. His noodle arm is far too limited for the vertical or timing based passes that is preferred now. Romo is far more accurate when he is on the run. His biggest blunders almost always have come from when he is in the pocket and trying to find an open receiver that he can reach with his limited arm. When he can't find one, he tries to squeeze a pass in between two defenders, but after the 7.2 seconds it takes for the ball to get from his hand to a receiver 20 yards away, one or two of the defenders have closed on the ball and makes the pick. It has happened over an over. 80% of Romo's YPA have been the result of YAC by Austin, Dez, and Robinson. Not to mention the few games when Murray and Felix caught passes. So, if the time the ball is in Romo's hands is shortened up, the better chance for a positive play. Make Romo react, don't make him think. If he is thinking, he is screwing up.

I don't think he has a weak arm by NFL standards. He doesn't have a cannon like Favre or Elway, but weak arm, no. In fact, if you have a weak arm, a timing based offense would probably play to your strengths. Timing means the ball is thrown to a spot and before the receiver is making his break.

The guy threw for over 4k yards and 31 TD's versus 10 INTS. 66% completion rate and a 105 qb rating. I am not saying the guy is perfect, some of those picks were his fault, but others cannot be entirely be pinned on him. But NOODLE arm? I don't think so.

The YPA rating is more of a cumulative stat than anything else. It is how successful an offense is per passing play. It's not solely on Romo, it is Romo and all his receivers. So if Romo's receivers are inflating his YPA average, you can say the same thing about Rodgers, Brees and Brady all of their YPA's were above Romo's 8.02 rating.


That 8.02 rating was good enough for 7th in the league.

 

[Idgit]

Romo would benefit greatly from running the west coast offense. His noodle arm is far too limited for the vertical or timing based passes that is preferred now. Romo is far more accurate when he is on the run. His biggest blunders almost always have come from when he is in the pocket and trying to find an open receiver that he can reach with his limited arm. When he can't find one, he tries to squeeze a pass in between two defenders, but after the 7.2 seconds it takes for the ball to get from his hand to a receiver 20 yards away, one or two of the defenders have closed on the ball and makes the pick. It has happened over an over. 80% of Romo's YPA have been the result of YAC by Austin, Dez, and Robinson. Not to mention the few games when Murray and Felix caught passes. So, if the time the ball is in Romo's hands is shortened up, the better chance for a positive play. Make Romo react, don't make him think. If he is thinking, he is screwing up.

I thought all the Romo hurr-durrs had slunk off into the wilderness this offseason. Looks like a few are bold enough to bark at us from around the edges still now and then. Nice to see ya, little guy!