CFZ Will Cowboys have a run/pass ratio of 60% or higher in favor of the pass?

[Diehardblues]

While this is true, the West Coast offense has lots of short dump-off passes treated similarly to a run, if I'm not mistaken. I remember during his initial presser, Mike refused to give the number of carries Zeke could expect. Instead, he would say "Zeke will get his touches"

While McCarthy initially stated after releasing Moore he wanted to run the ball more if we pass it closer to 60% we will actually be passing it more.

 

[Chuck 54]

They have explained again and again that balance doesn’t refer to percentages, but is more about situations. Mike was frustrated at the high octane offense and passing, trying to score on every possession no matter the opponent or situations.

When an opponent’s offense isn’t very good and he has a lead, he wants to be able to milk it, to run the ball and the clock more rather than taking chances that may let the opponent back in the game. I don’t think he liked the voices in Dak’s ear saying “stay aggressive.”

Mike doesn’t care about a 30-10 victory when 20-10 was sufficient. There will be fans who are going to complain all year that the offense needs to keep their foot on the throttle or the opponent’s neck, but I actually heard this complaint a lot back in the 90’s. On the way to three super bowl victories, the Cowboys won plenty of 20-10 and 24-13 games, relying on the defense and run game. I doubt anyone thinks Dallas will have a run game like the one we had with Emmitt and that OL, but if our defense is what we hope it will be, we are going to see closer games with less second half passing, imo.

 

[big dog cowboy]

They have explained again and again that balance doesn’t refer to percentages, but is more about situations.

GREAT point. I wish more remembered this.

 

[Diehardblues]

They have explained again and again that balance doesn’t refer to percentages, but is more about situations. Mike was frustrated at the high octane offense and passing, trying to score on every possession no matter the opponent or situations.

When an opponent’s offense isn’t very good and he has a lead, he wants to be able to milk it, to run the ball and the clock more rather than taking chances that may let the opponent back in the game. I don’t think he liked the voices in Dak’s ear saying “stay aggressive.”

Mike doesn’t care about a 30-10 victory when 20-10 was sufficient. There will be fans who are going to complain all year that the offense needs to keep their foot on the throttle or the opponent’s neck, but I actually heard this complaint a lot back in the 90’s. On the way to three super bowl victories, the Cowboys won plenty of 20-10 and 24-13 games, relying on the defense and run game. I doubt anyone thinks Dallas will have a run game like the one we had with Emmitt and that OL, but if our defense is what we hope it will be, we are going to see closer games with less second half passing, imo.

So when McCarthy said he wants to run the ball more that’s not necessarily what he meant?

 

[Mac_MaloneV1]

Why I thought this story was interesting is McCarthy said he wanted to run the ball more but that doesn’t appear to be the case.

Agreed. Nothing they've done this offseason aligns with that.

 

[shabazz]

We are about to see the greatest aerial show since the Greatest Show on Turf

time to unleash the beast

 

[Whyjerry]

I think they will use more short passes as part of the run game.

Exactly. That’s a hallmark of west coast O.

 

[TheMarathonContinues]

They have explained again and again that balance doesn’t refer to percentages, but is more about situations. Mike was frustrated at the high octane offense and passing, trying to score on every possession no matter the opponent or situations.

When an opponent’s offense isn’t very good and he has a lead, he wants to be able to milk it, to run the ball and the clock more rather than taking chances that may let the opponent back in the game. I don’t think he liked the voices in Dak’s ear saying “stay aggressive.”

Mike doesn’t care about a 30-10 victory when 20-10 was sufficient. There will be fans who are going to complain all year that the offense needs to keep their foot on the throttle or the opponent’s neck, but I actually heard this complaint a lot back in the 90’s. On the way to three super bowl victories, the Cowboys won plenty of 20-10 and 24-13 games, relying on the defense and run game. I doubt anyone thinks Dallas will have a run game like the one we had with Emmitt and that OL, but if our defense is what we hope it will be, we are going to see closer games with less second half passing, imo.

Good post.

 

[McKDaddy]

If we pass significantly more than run without most of the difference being short passes that are an extension of the run game, something probably went wrong.

I mean sure the run game could be so dominant that teams are selling out and receivers are running free in such a way that it begs you to pass. If this happens, throw traditional thoughts out the window and take the easy chunk yardages.

 

[Cebrin]

Earlier this offseason, McCarthy spoke to the media after deciding that former Moore would not return following the 2022 season. MM commented on intent to run the ball more this season.

During his tenure with the Packers, he never once cracked the top ten in the league regarding rushing attempts. Since joining the Cowboys, McCarthy’s offenses have had run-pass ratios in favor of the pass at 59% in 2020, 57% in 2021, and 51% in 2022.

The most balanced the Cowboys offense has been under McCarthy was last season, and you can make the case injuries forced them into that outcome. Cooper Rush started five games in place of Dak Prescott, and Tyron Smith, who, when healthy, is one the game’s best pass protectors, missed 13 games. The passing attempt figures should increase if the Cowboys stay healthy.

Without Elliott, the Cowboys won’t feel the impetus to justify a large contract at running back and go out of their way to satisfy touches for Tony Pollard and Elliott. The team has previously mentioned their concerns about Pollard having too heavy of a workload in terms of carries. While the team likes Malik Davis and draftee Deuce Vaughn, it’s doubtful they will embrace a heavy emphasis on making them part of a committee to spell Pollard.

Additionally, Michael Gallup should be sharper in his second season after tearing his ACL late in the 2021 season, and the Cowboys added Brandin Cooks to their receiving corps.

Finally, the team has yet to add a proven short-yardage runner on the roster. Short-yardage conversions could translate to a passing opportunity for the tight ends. The team drafted another tight end in the second round, after all.

All signs point to 2023 weighing heavily on the shoulders (and arm) of Dak Prescott.

Take what the defense gives you.

 

[jay94]

If your gonna give Dak a contract extension absolutely, you do way more damage through the air than on the ground.

 

[Hadenough]

Earlier this offseason, McCarthy spoke to the media after deciding that former Moore would not return following the 2022 season. MM commented on intent to run the ball more this season.

During his tenure with the Packers, he never once cracked the top ten in the league regarding rushing attempts. Since joining the Cowboys, McCarthy’s offenses have had run-pass ratios in favor of the pass at 59% in 2020, 57% in 2021, and 51% in 2022.

The most balanced the Cowboys offense has been under McCarthy was last season, and you can make the case injuries forced them into that outcome. Cooper Rush started five games in place of Dak Prescott, and Tyron Smith, who, when healthy, is one the game’s best pass protectors, missed 13 games. The passing attempt figures should increase if the Cowboys stay healthy.

Without Elliott, the Cowboys won’t feel the impetus to justify a large contract at running back and go out of their way to satisfy touches for Tony Pollard and Elliott. The team has previously mentioned their concerns about Pollard having too heavy of a workload in terms of carries. While the team likes Malik Davis and draftee Deuce Vaughn, it’s doubtful they will embrace a heavy emphasis on making them part of a committee to spell Pollard.

Additionally, Michael Gallup should be sharper in his second season after tearing his ACL late in the 2021 season, and the Cowboys added Brandin Cooks to their receiving corps.

Finally, the team has yet to add a proven short-yardage runner on the roster. Short-yardage conversions could translate to a passing opportunity for the tight ends. The team drafted another tight end in the second round, after all.

All signs point to 2023 weighing heavily on the shoulders (and arm) of Dak Prescott.

It never made sense when they talked about the west coast offense and running the ball more because in WC they throw a lot of short passes to RBs as their running game. I don't think having Dak throw more is a good idea. Dak is at his best when the Cowboys have a strong running game going. The more you throw the more your inconsistency will be exposed. I don't know why they don't incorporate that zone style blocking for the run game that SF uses.

 

[DuncanIso]

Earlier this offseason, McCarthy spoke to the media after deciding that former Moore would not return following the 2022 season. MM commented on intent to run the ball more this season.

During his tenure with the Packers, he never once cracked the top ten in the league regarding rushing attempts. Since joining the Cowboys, McCarthy’s offenses have had run-pass ratios in favor of the pass at 59% in 2020, 57% in 2021, and 51% in 2022.

The most balanced the Cowboys offense has been under McCarthy was last season, and you can make the case injuries forced them into that outcome. Cooper Rush started five games in place of Dak Prescott, and Tyron Smith, who, when healthy, is one the game’s best pass protectors, missed 13 games. The passing attempt figures should increase if the Cowboys stay healthy.

Without Elliott, the Cowboys won’t feel the impetus to justify a large contract at running back and go out of their way to satisfy touches for Tony Pollard and Elliott. The team has previously mentioned their concerns about Pollard having too heavy of a workload in terms of carries. While the team likes Malik Davis and draftee Deuce Vaughn, it’s doubtful they will embrace a heavy emphasis on making them part of a committee to spell Pollard.

Additionally, Michael Gallup should be sharper in his second season after tearing his ACL late in the 2021 season, and the Cowboys added Brandin Cooks to their receiving corps.

Finally, the team has yet to add a proven short-yardage runner on the roster. Short-yardage conversions could translate to a passing opportunity for the tight ends. The team drafted another tight end in the second round, after all.

All signs point to 2023 weighing heavily on the shoulders (and arm) of Dak Prescott.

They really like their new OC.

Looks like he has been groomed for the job since the 2022 season.

 

[CowboyFrog]

Take what the defense gives you.

The WCO is more about make the defense give you what you want, its all about picking at the defenses weak links with your playmakers. If MM runs anything he used to scheming Lamb onto a saftey or LB will be priority 1, using short passes and runs to achieve this. Hit the weak link the defense adjusts.. hit it again , it adjusts until they over adjust and now you hit them long.