Young Kellen's Training

[CouchCoach]

He came on strong with 3 wins, an improved QB and then came the DC's that had enough film to plan against him, that and better teams. He has been dependent on his QB performing at a higher level that even they expected, even MVP consideration.

This week he gets the master at taking what he's seen on film and devising a plan, with backup, to make what the opposing OC wants to do limited or use that against him.

Moore must not only look at the NE D and how best to attack it but look at film of himself and try to see his weaknesses and how they might be exploited. No D coach in the league studies an opposing OC better than Belichick and the best way to counter him is to study yourself as closely to what you'd think he'd be thinking.

No easy task but isn't that why they promoted Kellen Moore, because he's smart? I will watch this game for that very thing. How does he attack in the beginning and how does he change that when and if Belichick changes, as he usually will.

And while few will pick the Cowboys to win at NE, two things are in their favor. Moore and Prescott have no fear. They will not be in awe of the situation and it will not be too big a stage for them.

The other thing Moore, Lal and Nussmeier will be showing their receivers from the PHL game...the drops. If not for that, that game might have had a different ending. And Moore, Kitna and Prescott will looking at the poor throws from the PHL QB. NE did not win that game as much as PHL lost it. Missed opportunities get magnified against quality opponents.

Moore wasn't promoted as much for this season as he was for the future. People see promise in him and he gets the best training a first year OC could get this Sunday. What he has learned will serve him well but nothing like what he's about to learn.

 

[Pokeness]

The 20 year old kid sure shredded defensive guru Mike Patricia's D yesterday.

 

[OmerV]

He came on strong with 3 wins, an improved QB and then came the DC's that had enough film to plan against him, that and better teams. He has been dependent on his QB performing at a higher level that even they expected, even MVP consideration.

This week he gets the master at taking what he's seen on film and devising a plan, with backup, to make what the opposing OC wants to do limited or use that against him.
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Do we really think Dak performing at that level is purely coincidence and has nothing to do with the change at OC?

 

[JayFord]

If this is truly 100% Kellen Moores offense then hes getting a C- from me

you cant show signs of brilliance one game then act like you never seen a football game the next

 

[CouchCoach]

Do we really think Dak performing at that level is purely coincidence and has nothing to do with the change at OC?

No, wasn't insinuating that at all. He and Kitna have been instrumental with Prescott's improvement.

 

[OmerV]

No, wasn't insinuating that at all. He and Kitna have been instrumental with Prescott's improvement.

Sorry for misunderstanding, but it came across to me as saying Dak's performance is the cause of whatever success Kellen Moore has had rather than being a result of Kellen Moore's influence on Dak and the offense. I agree that Kitna is part of that.

 

[catiii]

If this is truly 100% Kellen Moores offense then hes getting a C- from me

you cant show signs of brilliance one game then act like you never seen a football game the next

I know you've heard this before but it's because he has to defer to Garrett who IS feeding him "tips" in the headset (like "run Zeke" etc - fact.)
If he was HC and could do it 100% his way, I think the guy is brilliant and an upcoming star. Just the sort of person JJ will let get away.
If it takes promoting him to HC tomorrow to keep him here, JJ should do it. I think we all know why that won't happen ----- ---
Sometimes ya' gotta' see the potential in the long-term promise and take a leap of faith.
/mic drop

 

[big dog cowboy]

He and Kitna have been instrumental with Prescott's improvement.

It'd pretty obvious the work they have done with Dak has improved him into a much better QB.

 

[OmerV]

If this is truly 100% Kellen Moores offense then hes getting a C- from me

you cant show signs of brilliance one game then act like you never seen a football game the next

Has that been what's happening? It hasn't been perfect, but I have a hard time buying that the season averages for yards and points would be what they are if that were the case. Seems to me this perception may be from fans looking for the offense to carry the team regardless of what the defense does.

 

[conner01]

Moore with Dak has really got the pass game going, but he might want to draw up some different run plays because that part lacked an effectiveness

 

[yimyammer]

Do we really think Dak performing at that level is purely coincidence and has nothing to do with the change at OC?

& QBC

 

[visionary]

Do we really think Dak performing at that level is purely coincidence and has nothing to do with the change at OC?

both

 

[OmerV]

& QBC

Agreed.

 

[Runwildboys]

I think Moore has been handcuffed by a bad defense, and an O-line that has had trouble run blocking. I don't think his play calling has been an issue, for the most part.

 

[CouchCoach]

I think Moore has been handcuffed by a bad defense, and an O-line that has had trouble run blocking. I don't think his play calling has been an issue, for the most part.

The execution part of the equation must always be considered and Moore knows this D is going to give up points so he has to call a more aggressive game. Look at his play calling in the DET game. That QB was so bad they shouldn't have scored more than 10-13 points. Moore had to stay aggressive all game long because he didn't know how many the D was going to give up.

Every HC would like to control the clock but that doesn't help if the opposing offense can gain yards in clumps and score. Belichick want's to control the clock and run the ball as much as Garrett or Moore do. His advantage is that he has the D to thwart the opposing offense.

Belichick has also seen Prescott standing in the pocket for far too long, he's been able to go through his progressions twice over and he will not allow that to happen.

 

[JayFord]

Has that been what's happening? It hasn't been perfect, but I have a hard time buying that the season averages for yards and points would be what they are if that were the case. Seems to me this perception may be from fans looking for the offense to carry the team regardless of what the defense does.

i dont know if its 100% Kellen moore

Romo already said he sees Garretts footprints on this offense and so do i from time to time(which wouldn’t shock me because hes the head coach)

but the offensive gameplan some weeks looks like butt

 

[reddyuta]

I am happy with Moore,cant say that about Linehan ever.He needs to trust Dak more though,even if he makes some mistakes.

 

[OmerV]

i dont know if its 100% Kellen moore

Romo already said he sees Garretts footprints on this offense and so do i from time to time(which wouldn’t shock me because hes the head coach)

but the offensive gameplan some weeks looks like butt

I agree you can't give Moore 100% of the credit. As with most things, there are a combination of factors that play into it, but Moore certainly is a big part.

As for the week to week game plans, to me the only one that really looked like the last several years was the Saints game. Otherwise I think we have been much more aggressive throwing the ball than in past years. The slow starts are really what we have to find an answer for.

 

[visionary]

Even though Dak is playing great the offense needs to stay balanced and less predictable