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From my viewpoint, the Dallas Cowboys can start winning
football games by using their offense more
efficiently. They way they can do
this is by getting the ball out of Tony Tomo’s hands faster and faster. If I were playing the General Manager role, there
are three ways this can be done…(1) by running the football, (2) winning on
first down, and (3) making quicker passes with quicker route running.
Running the football
Currently, Dallas does not have the offensive line to simply
line up and blow people off the line of scrimmage. So what must happen…the
offensive coordinator(s) must scheme and make runs looks like passes and passes
look like runs. Too often, Dallas will bunch their offensive line with two
tight ends and one wide receiver. Then they run the football. Predictable!
Dallas must spread the field to make it look like a pass.
This way they can run or pass in any situation. Preferably they could run more.
According to DFW CBS Local.com, whenever RB, DeMarco Murray runs the ball 20
times or more the Cowboys are undefeated. Should we assume the Cowboys
organization knows this?
Winning on first down
According to the Bleacher Report.com, the Boys are winning
first downs at a rate of 47.6% at 4 yards or more. This means 47.6% of the time,
the Boys get 4 yards or more on first down. This sets up 2nd and 6
yards, which provides play action passing for big plays down field or it could
set up any type of run play.
If the Boys can stay consistent on 1st down they
give themselves greater chances to win on 3rd down and win more games.
Making quicker passes with quicker route running
The Cowboys offense prior to the current bye week has shown
that Tony Romo holds the ball far too long. Why does he hold the ball too long?
It seems their play calling, whether it is Jason Garrett or Bill Callahan
calling the plays, the passing routes are run too deep. Rarely do we see a lot
of crossing routes in this offense.
Whenever a fan has watched the games you basically know what
is going to happen on 75% of the plays. If the Boys have to convert 3rd
and 5 situations, the Boys normally run deep routes longer than 10 yards. This
causes Romo to hold the ball longer and get sacked or make a poor decision.
Dallas already has a mediocre offensive line and when Romo has to consistently
run for his life, bad things will happen.
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The Boys need more quick slants, four to five yard crossing
routes, screen passes to Murray and RB #25 Lance Dunbar, and more arrow routes
are needed in order for Romo to get the ball out of his hands faster.
Take a look at two highlights of Lance Dunbar here against
the Dolphins and Cardinals. This is what he is capable of when he gets an
opportunity in his limited playing time. Yes, he did fumble earlier in the
season against the Chiefs, but I believe he can do more good and provide a
change of pace for what Dallas needs.
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Click link to see YouTube Highlights vs. Cardinals in 2013 preseason
The defense needs more help than one could imagine, but the offense
can help when the D is down. Step up offensive coaches. The pressure is on your
unit and the players need to execute. They can only execute when placed in the
right situations.
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