WR not biggest concern

[jchocolate82]

Everyone is so up in arms that we didnt draft a WR in this years draft and concerns on what if TO goes down or who will step up opposite of of him which are legitimate concerns, but I dont think thats the biggest concern for the offense. We're coming back with pretty much the same WRs we had last season the same season where we were trailing offensively stat wise to one of the best offenses in NFL history. The bigger concern this season and biggest problem we had last season was the run game. We need to be more consistent in our run game something that we havent been in a very long time. If something does happen to TO than we need to be able to rely on our RBs to step up to the plate and carry the load for the offense and take some pressue off the young WRs we have. When we try to balance out our plays we need the Running game to be as or near consistent as the passing game. What are your thoughts I just wanted to start a new topic since its a pretty slow day.

 

[Doomsday101]

Everyone is so up in arms that we didnt draft a WR in this years draft and concerns on what if TO goes down or who will step up opposite of of him which are legitimate concerns, but I dont think thats the biggest concern for the offense. We're coming back with pretty much the same WRs we had last season the same season where we were trailing one of the best offenses in NFL history. The bigger concern this season and biggest problem we had last season was the run game. We need to be more consistent in our run game something that we havent been in a very long time. If something does happen to TO than we need to be able to rely on our RBs to step up to the plate and carry the load for the offense and take some pressue off the young WRs we have. When we try to balance out our plays we need the Running game to be as or near consistent as the passing game. What are your thoughts I just wanted to start a new topic since its a pretty slow day.

My only concern at WR is having someone able to take over once guys like TO and now likely Glenn hang them up. Normally a rookie WR will take a couple of years to adjust to the Pro game.

Having said that I did not want Dallas to reach for a WR in the draft had one fallen to us great if not then we will be addressing this in 2009 is pretty much how I looked at it.

 

[LittleBoyBlue]

Everyone is so up in arms that we didnt draft a WR in this years draft and concerns on what if TO goes down or who will step up opposite of of him which are legitimate concerns, but I dont think thats the biggest concern for the offense. We're coming back with pretty much the same WRs we had last season the same season where we were trailing offensively stat wise to one of the best offenses in NFL history. The bigger concern this season and biggest problem we had last season was the run game. We need to be more consistent in our run game something that we havent been in a very long time. If something does happen to TO than we need to be able to rely on our RBs to step up to the plate and carry the load for the offense and take some pressue off the young WRs we have. When we try to balance out our plays we need the Running game to be as or near consistent as the passing game. What are your thoughts I just wanted to start a new topic since its a pretty slow day.

This is very true.

The line doesnt seem to even care to "run block" - they were locked into "pass block" mode last year. RB's had to bounce outside(Well Barber did): the other guy didnt.

Garrett didnt seem to even entertain developing a running game... maybe he just knew we couldnt.

Making Barber a starter for first time in playoff game was dumb. No Barber balance, no Barber spread out over the course of the game.

 

[AtlCB]

This is very true.

The line doesnt seem to even care to "run block" - they were locked into "pass block" mode last year. RB's had to bounce outside(Well Barber did): the other guy didnt.

Garrett didnt seem to even entertain developing a running game... maybe he just knew we couldnt.

Making Barber a starter for first time in playoff game was dumb. No Barber balance, no Barber spread out over the course of the game.

I put a lot of this blame on the running backs. Neither Barber nor Jones had shown great vision last year.

 

[jchocolate82]

This is very true.

The line doesnt seem to even care to "run block" - they were locked into "pass block" mode last year. RB's had to bounce outside(Well Barber did): the other guy didnt.

Garrett didnt seem to even entertain developing a running game... maybe he just knew we couldnt.

Making Barber a starter for first time in playoff game was dumb. No Barber balance, no Barber spread out over the course of the game.

I really dont think that was the issue. Our line just cant make good enough holes for the RBs and that mixed with barber having to make his own, his running style, and our back up that game very ineffective he tired out real quick. I agree though Garrett realized the ineffectiveness of the run game and decided to live and die with the passing game. we need the best worlds of parcells and garrett. the clock managing that parcells wanted along with garretts step on your throught style also

 

[TonyS]

Our running game isn't what failed us in the loss to the Giants. Our WRs were injured or were dropping key passes and we couldn't move the ball in the late second half to save our lives.

I think we're a better team this year and we're certainly good enough to go to and win a SB, but good enough has never been the deciding factor. Luck and momentum play a huge role in it as well.

 

[AMERICAS_FAN]

To insinuate that WR-depth is not a concern is wrong because we saw first hand in December and the Playoffs that it was. Yes we had more dropped passes and you cannot excuse that because that's what happens when you call on depth to step it up for injured starters.

Having said that, I DO think Dallas addressed its WR concerns. Again, the problem does not rest with the starters; T.O. and Crayoton can fill the #1 and #2 spots, and possibly having Glenn back can only bolster that. The problem rests with depth, and Glenn can upgrade that also.

What people seem to overlook is the fact that Dallas DID address WR depth in the 1st round of the draft. Quite frankly, Felix Jones CAN be a threat (although he needs to prove it) out of the backfield as a WR. He can also line up wide as a slot receiver. So when Dallas has to go to 3 or 4 WR sets this season, they'll have better options this season to turn to. And if they suffer injuries to starters, thus forcing other WRs up the depth chart, Dallas can still run a more balanced passing offense this year by mixing in passing plays out of the backfield (unlike last year when they could only count on the RBs to run the ball because of their limitations as receivers).

 

[LittleBoyBlue]

I really dont think that was the issue. Our line just cant make good enough holes for the RBs and that mixed with barber having to make his own, his running style, and our back up that game very ineffective he tired out real quick. I agree though Garrett realized the ineffectiveness of the run game and decided to live and die with the passing game. we need the best worlds of parcells and garrett. the clock managing that parcells wanted along with garretts step on your throught style also

Well I dont know how many times they made holes or holes big enough or holes in the right spots.... all I know is I didnt see many....

We have some guys on here that analyze that part of the game... would love to hear some of their insight

 

[BlueStar II]

My only concern at WR is having someone able to take over once guys like TO and now likely Glenn hang them up. Normally a rookie WR will take a couple of years to adjust to the Pro game.

Having said that I did not want Dallas to reach for a WR in the draft had one fallen to us great if not then we will be addressing this in 2009 is pretty much how I looked at it.

:starspin I see it the same way in terms of once TO and Glenn are done, it usually takes WRs a couple of years to adjsut to the game at the NFL level. I would think that taking a WR in the early rounds next year, if not via FA, will become more of a priority in 2009.

 

[slogriff]

WR indeed is not our biggest concern. Our hands down biggest concern is what happens if Romo goes down for an extended period of time. That's not a pretty picture.

 

[jchocolate82]

To insinuate that WR-depth is not a concern is wrong because we saw first hand in December and the Playoffs that it was. Yes we had more dropped passes and you cannot excuse that because that's what happens when you call on depth to step it up for injured starters.

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I never said it was not a concern I agreed they were legitimate concerns but I was trying to say it wasnt the biggest concerns. New England (before last season) and the jaguars didnt have a huge passing game but were still pretty good in there own right. I agree if you're in the NFL and the ball comes near you that you should be able to catch it, but on the flip side if the passing game isnt being productive the run game needs to step up and take over for us and we havent been able to have that in a long time. Our passing game was fantastic last season your QB doesnt break passing records if it isnt so, but our WRs are all coming back its the running game thats the biggiest concern to me. We hopefully were able to address that with Barber starting and drafting Choice and Jones but Barber needs to step up huge and the rookies need to play to expectation while also having the Oline step up their run blocking too.

 

[Doomsday101]

:starspin I see it the same way in terms of once TO and Glenn are done, it usually takes WRs a couple of years to adjsut to the game at the NFL level. I would think that taking a WR in the early rounds next year, if not via FA, will become more of a priority in 2009.

Could be that Dallas looks to an URFA WR next season as well as the draft depending on the WR class of that draft. All in all for the 2008 season I think Dallas is going to be just fine, we had one of the most explosive offense last season and did that without Glenn in the lineup and there is no reason to think they can't be as good or better this season.

 

[Woods]

The WR that I really wanted in the draft was Hardy, and thankfully we didn't draft him!

It was just a generally weak draft for WRs. I'm glad we didn't reach.

I think that next season we'll go and get an Unrestricted FA at WR anyway. No reason to reach this year, if that's the case.

Finally, IF TO and Witten are healthy this year, we should be fine on the receiving end this season. A healthy Glenn would be icing on the cake.

The WRs I expect to see step up this year include Hurd and Stanback. I think Hurd can be the equivalent of Crayton, which provides some insurance if Crayton were to get injured.

Stanback is the wild card. I think this is a critical TC for him that's coming up.

 

[LittleBoyBlue]

:starspin I see it the same way in terms of once TO and Glenn are done, it usually takes WRs a couple of years to adjsut to the game at the NFL level. I would think that taking a WR in the early rounds next year, if not via FA, will become more of a priority in 2009.

Need to do BOTH. Draft a good one and get a young proven Vet WR.

WR indeed is not our biggest concern. Our hands down biggest concern is what happens if Romo goes down for an extended period of time. That's not a pretty picture.

Thats any team.

Could be that Dallas looks to an URFA WR next season as well as the draft depending on the WR class of that draft. All in all for the 2008 season I think Dallas is going to be just fine, we had one of the most explosive offense last season and did that without Glenn in the lineup and there is no reason to think they can't be as good or better this season.

Agreed. BOTH.


TO getting hurt changes everything obviously. Also when TO was shut down we were limited as well. Witten is real good but we need another playmaker opposite TO THIS year IMO.

 

[JohnL2288]

WR indeed is not our biggest concern. Our hands down biggest concern is what happens if Romo goes down for an extended period of time. That's not a pretty picture.

That is easily our biggest concern. If Romo is down for an extended period, we can kiss the season goodbye