Will the Cowboys stay committed to the running game?

[festus]

Freaking outstanding avatar. Never change it.

Ever.

Yeah, I do think we will run the ball more than people realize because we're going to try and set up the pass. Then once we have a lead we will want the clock to wind and that is when we will really pound it.

Basically I can see us passing early to rack up points and running for balance and to kill the clock.

Well I thank you Mr Hostile you ol' scutter, I don't reckon I'll have a hankerin' to change it anytime soon causn' it's the onliest one I got don't you see...

 

[GimmeTheBall!]

It's no secret that last year the running game was slow to get started in the first half. I realize that the Cowboys have invested alot in the running game by signing Barber and drafting Felix Jones and Tashard Choice.

By doing so, it's clear that the Cowboys have made a strong commitment to the running game. Do you guys think that Garrett will run the ball early and often? Parcells, as we know, was old school and loved to wear down defenses with the running game, will Garrett choose to do the same?

Yes, yes and yes.

Garrett is no fool. He's got a potentially pounding running game and he has gifted receivers in T.O. and Witten.
So it will be, at best estimation, 50/50. If Garrett were not a former QB, I'd say 60-40 running game.

Also, T.O. and Witten are proven commodities. The young 'uns Felix and Tashard are rookies.