I think Dez Bryant will be even better with Linehan as his new OC

[snatchit 108]

What drove me crazy last year was their lack of faith in giving Dez a jump ball... when all he ever does is win that battle.

Linehan will feed Dez and give him many jump ball opportunities like he did for Mega

[fanfootballtn 33]

What drove me crazy last year was their lack of faith in giving Dez a jump ball... when all he ever does is win that battle.

Linehan will feed Dez and give him many jump ball opportunities like he did for Mega

Linehan doesn't throw the ball. Romo does.

[snatchit 108]

Romo throws the ball just fine and will continue to throw it often. My point is there will be more plays called for Dez to fight for the ball even if he is double covered like Mega. Your comment doesn't make sense... although Breaking Bad is my all time favorite series. Watched it from the pilot show.

[snatchit 108]

I think Romo will be told to throw it to him no matter what in certain situations... that's all

[fanfootballtn 33]

I think Romo will be told to throw it to him no matter what in certain situations... that's all

You don't think Romo already knows Dez Bryant makes catches like no other wide receiver in the league? All of the spectacular one handed catches, double coverage grabs, and acrobatic snags he's made, he needs an offensive coordinator to tell him to throw him the ball more? You've seen Dez yell on the sideline at his teammates, OC, QB and Head coach and Romo still didnt throw it to him. Why? Because Romo is a homo with Jason Witten. So your thinking doesn't make since. If you said Linehan will design more plays for Dez then yes. But to just tell him to throw it in double coverage? Not a chance in hell or that 1.2 billion dollar stadium.

[weepaws 2,457]

What drove me crazy last year was their lack of faith in giving Dez a jump ball... when all he ever does is win that battle.

Linehan will feed Dez and give him many jump ball opportunities like he did for Mega

i think that romo is not the same player that stafford is. and he will not throw it up for grabs like stafford does . linehan is not the qb . sorry .

[sirensong 111]

calvin only averaged 1.5 more targets per week than dez, and detroit does not have witten.

 

i fully anticipate dez having a 100-catch season this year, but i don't think that after 8 years of screaming at romo not to throw into coverage, that the coaching staff is going to instruct him to throw into coverage more.

 

the difference is going to be scheme.

[Frozenbeernuts 1,652]

calvin only averaged 1.5 more targets per week than dez, and detroit does not have witten.

 

i fully anticipate dez having a 100-catch season this year, but i don't think that after 8 years of screaming at romo not to throw into coverage, that the coaching staff is going to instruct him to throw into coverage more.

 

the difference is going to be scheme.

I agree with this. Romo already does throw it up to Dez often. I dont think Linehan really designed all of the alley oops to Calvin, it just ended up that way because a. The other wrs on the Lions were mediocre b. Stafford is overrated a bit.

 

Stafford is a similar qb to cutler with maybe a little better decision making. Though cutler can put a little more touch on his passes than stafford, since it seems every pass from Matt is thrown at max velocity.

[BiPolarBear 476]

With the heat Romo takes for interceptions, I don't think we will a ton of jump balls. He will just look for the open receiver.

[Cruzer 1,992]

The running game and actually committing to the run will do more wonders for Dez than any coordinator could....... I'd also hold up on the Romo parade. He's 34 and coming off his 2nd back surgery in 2 years. No telling what kind of qb he will come back as.

[Raider 84 29]

With Romo's back issues, Weeden might be throwing Dez the jump ball, and that isn't good news for Dez owners.

[snatchit 108]

your are probably right

[snatchit 108]

Just having wishful thinking as a Dez owner. The QB situation does bug me.... Time will tell. I have to decide on 2 keepers in ppr between AJ Green, Dez and Murray. If Murray can give me at least another 14 games he may be worth it along with Green.

[sirensong 111]

The running game and actually committing to the run will do more wonders for Dez than any coordinator could....... I'd also hold up on the Romo parade. He's 34 and coming off his 2nd back surgery in 2 years. No telling what kind of qb he will come back as.

 

this is getting overblown. the first surgery wasn't on his spine or anything--it was to remove a surface cyst from his arse. these are normally caused by ingrown hairs.

 

IOW, it was a dermatology procedure--nothing structural.

[dehaven123 31]

dallas was notorious for the lack of deep throws last yr.

linehan's strategery requires and employs deep throws regularly, its part of his approach schematically.

both dallas wr's will benefit substantially in linehan's scheme.

bradford couldn't do it effectively, but they damn sure tried.

romo's capacity, dez's skill set, sprinkled w/ linehan, equals yummy.

[snatchit 108]

thanks.... it seems like if you post anything on here, these self appointed GURU's try and poke holes in it.

[sirensong 111]

thanks.... it seems like if you post anything on here, these self appointed GURU's try and poke holes in it.

 

so would you rather have everyone say "yes, you're right", or get some actual discussion?

 

frankly, the only reason i post is so that people will disagree with me, giving me new ideas and helping me learn new stuff in the process.

[snatchit 108]

of course I want discussion, but I don't want people saying stupid stuff just to try and sound smart. The facts are there is nothing but good for Dez to get Linehan. I am a season ticket holder for Dallas and believe me they didn't give Dez near as many jump balls as they should have.... and when they did he came up with it. We saw a lot of little dump passes to Witten or someone for 4 yards when we needed 10 or more... it was so frustrating. The mindset was if Dez was doubled they went somewhere else. STUPID

[Cruzer 1,992]

 

this is getting overblown. the first surgery wasn't on his spine or anything--it was to remove a surface cyst from his arse. these are normally caused by ingrown hairs.

 

IOW, it was a dermatology procedure--nothing structural.

Well might want to tell that to all the local beat writers and guys on talk radio who cover the team. It was mentioned time and time again just how much zip Romo had lost on the ball last year. And I don't care who or what it might be - any kind of back procedure on a 34 year old qb is something to be concerned about... We will rue the day Jerry gave him that contract.

[GreenTD 56]

of course I want discussion, but I don't want people saying stupid stuff just to try and sound smart. The facts are there is nothing but good for Dez to get Linehan. I am a season ticket holder for Dallas and believe me they didn't give Dez near as many jump balls as they should have.... and when they did he came up with it. We saw a lot of little dump passes to Witten or someone for 4 yards when we needed 10 or more... it was so frustrating. The mindset was if Dez was doubled they went somewhere else. STUPID

Not sure what comments where so stupid in response to your thread but I digress.

 

I don't watch Cowboys games a whole lot so I'm not saying I know the situation as close as the Boys fans here but did the OC move Des around much last season other than being the outside WR1? Did they motion him around or put Dez in the slot to try & gain mismatches? Just trying to gain some insight if this has been the case in the past with the Cowboys offense.

 

As much as it's well documented with Romo's infatuation to dump it down to Witten & then see Dez's ensuing meltdown on the sidelines in response to not getting the ball, the antics & immaturity of Dez has to wear thin on the rest of the offense. I agree they need to find more creative ways to get the ball in Dez's hands but absolutely forcing the ball to him isn't the answer. With Austin gone & their defense looking like they'll be worse than last season, Dez should see plenty of opportunities.

[snatchit 108]

I hear ya... no Dez was very cool on the sideline this year. He could have raised hell about how they misused him. No they didn't move him around much and they flat out said if he is double covered they will most likely go somewhere else. With all that being said he still got like 92 catches 1200 yrds and 12 TD's I think. I hope the new OC will look at film and get him more opportunities. Then maybe Dez can get closer to his crazy 2000 yrds and 20 TD's he was talking about before the season last year.

[snatchit 108]

Believe me, here locally and listening to the press conferences, everyone was very impressed with his maturity and composer all season long. His teammates look up at him with much respect.

[LunaTick 29]

It don't matter as long as Jones is too involved in his team.

 

Bryant. grow up and be a team player.

 

Romo, is better than a 1/3 of the league. But isn't in the top 1/3.

He wants to be Favre, but lacks the 'it" factor Bret had. Romo has the throwing passes away bit pretty good.

Though the difference here is. Brett was usually trying to push the envelope and stuff it in too tight a place.

Romo is just out of control and too damn inconsistant.

 

To put in persepctive. it was only after going through last season with Ponder that I was hoping Romo would make it to free agency and possibly to MN. IE to replace a worst than bottom 1/3 qb.

 

tell Jones to take a season off, then maybe the Boys might have a chance.

[snatchit 108]

uhhhgggg, I am talking about fantasy football and stats... sorry didnt ask for a tired ol jerry jones and romo bashing

[LunaTick 29]

uhhhgggg, I am talking about fantasy football and stats... sorry didnt ask for a tired ol jerry jones and romo bashing

 

Both situations (detroit and now boys) he has had similar styled QB's. I think Romo is a step down from Stafford though. Today, Stafford has more potential to be top 1/3 than does Romo.

 

Whlie I have liked Linehan. There is really no reason for this to be the case. While the MN OC under Tice he was compotent in managing a team under an owner not willing to spend on anything (smallest coaching staff in the NFL at this time, eliminated team security (hello love boat), etc.). But given the lack of ownership support, probably had as much to do with propping that offense and selling hope to the fans.

 

I just don't see the Boys having the offensive power that the Lions currently have. I do not know how quickly they can balance their budget to achieve that dream.

 

Though how Bryant behaved last season reminded me of a time or two when Moss was frustrated by the quality of play of one Dante Culpepper. Did the Boys change their QB coach? I think it is here, the relationship building between QB and WR that will have a greater impact on Bryant. If nothing is done this offseason, I think Bryants best with the Boys has already been.

 

Sorry, any Boys topic Jones looming large over it. For we know that he is intimately involved, too much so, with the operations. And yes coaching of his team.

[Cruzer 1,992]

Romo, is better than a 1/3 of the league. But isn't in the top 1/3.

 

tell Jones to take a season off, then maybe the Boys might have a chance.

Romo is a bit of a wildcat - but he's also proven that he can put points on the board. If would of ever had a defense worth a crap on the other side - he would be viewed differently.

 

For the first time in, well damn near 18 years, I'm a bit optimistic. For the first time since Parcells left we are seeing Jerry in a different light. Jerry is finally, it appears, coming around to the fact that his way doesn't work. He hinted at it the other day in an ESPN interview when he said it was time to look at the man in the mirror.

 

Case in point examples of the tide turning:

 

* The old Jerry (oJ) would of never released D. Ware. The oJ would of restructured his deal, again.

* The oJ would of never cut M. Austin.

* The oJ would of given J. Hatcher a huge ass contract extension.

* The oJ would of been the one meeting with H. Melton and J. Allen - and taking them to dinner while they visited Dallas. Instead it was Marinelli and Garrett doing it. In fact S. Jones is the one who eventually closed the deal while Jerry was away in Europe. Trust me, that would of NEVER happened here before.

 

The next step is to see how Jerry handles the draft. The oJ would fly by the seats his pants, ignoring what his scouts were telling him, and pull the trigger on the most ridiculous of deals. Hopefully Jerry will let his team control the war room and let them do their jobs.

 

We will see.

[snatchit 108]

Dallas doesn't have the fire power Detroit has ??? I know Detroit just got Tate but I think Dallas has more fire power.

[Raider 84 29]

I think T. Williams takes the largest leap going forward. Dez stats should be close to last years, assuming Romo can stay healthy. With Dez being doubled, that leaves plenty of plays for Williams.

[typhus 13]

I have watched every single Dallas game since around 1990 and before that about 70 percent of the games, so I have a pretty good idea of the current situation.

What frustrates me the most, and there are several areas, but we are talking about Dez and the receiving offense, so I will dial it down. Just has seemed to me that there has been a major lack of, for whatever reason, a route tree in Dallas. Its like sandlot football, in the huddle I swear I have seen Romo drawing out routes for his WRs on his hand, I have slapped my forehead several times in the past few years as I have observed this. I havent been able to pin point where this comes from, is it lack of coaching at the position, Romo free lancing, or a lack of understanding a too complicated Garrett offense?

I totally agree though with snachit,,, and its not only with giving Dez those opportunities but why didnt they atleast have 1 corner fade for Escobar in the end zone? The guy is 6'7" and hands bigger than Dez, and you dont even attempt to let him out jump any corner or safety in the league for the ball?

Just want to bang your head on the wall sometimes when the most obvious mismatch seems to be neglected.

[Cruzer 1,992]

I totally agree though with snachit,,, and its not only with giving Dez those opportunities but why didnt they atleast have 1 corner fade for Escobar in the end zone? The guy is 6'7" and hands bigger than Dez, and you dont even attempt to let him out jump any corner or safety in the league for the ball?

Just want to bang your head on the wall sometimes when the most obvious mismatch seems to be neglected.

Hell, I'd be happy to see Escobar just on the damn field. One of, if not the worst, 2nd round picks in the history of Jerry's reign.

[sirensong 111]

Hell, I'd be happy to see Escobar just on the damn field. One of, if not the worst, 2nd round picks in the history of Jerry's reign.

 

 

this has been covered extensively--it's a pick that jerry did not want to make.

[Cruzer 1,992]

 

 

this has been covered extensively--it's a pick that jerry did not want to make.

True - but as Jerry has reminded us time and again, he is the final say on what happens to this team. We did hit on a couple of players in that draft (frederick & t. williams) but there is still so much to scratch your head on. With a room full of "football" guys, it boggles my mind that the group collective thought that Escobar was right pick. A team full of holes, a team in desperate need of defensive help - the group and head man agreed a back up pass catching TE was the way to go. It's entirely possible, and more along the lines of probable - that Dallas could of taken Eric Reid (who is killing it as a safety for the 49er's now) in the 1st, Frederick in the 2nd, Williams in the 3rd, and Escobar in the 4th - or even lower.

[Gepetto 982]

The Cowboys have needed a safety for over a decade and yet draft after draft they ignore the position. Could have had any number of good safetys over the years. Still now, safety is a hole that needs to be filled.

[Frozenbeernuts 1,652]

The Cowboys have needed a safety for over a decade and yet draft after draft they ignore the position. Could have had any number of good safetys over the years. Still now, safety is a hole that needs to be filled.

The bears draft one nearly every year and they still dont have one.

[LunaTick 29]

Dallas doesn't have the fire power Detroit has ??? I know Detroit just got Tate but I think Dallas has more fire power.

Yes,

 

Dallas offense is not as dynamic as the Lions were for most of last season. True, in the least third of the season, the Lions were a bit more a kitty. In part due to Bush and a lot due to their Head Coach.

 

That stated, the following is true.

 

Stafford is better than Romo

Calvin is better than Bryant

Bush is better than Murray (recall Bush did not play all games)

Witten is better than Det TE

Detroit running game better than Dallas

Detroit depth after WR1 better than Dallas

[ffgiant 10]

Don't forget Bryant is going to play for his new contract! So he is motivated!

[sirensong 111]

Yes,

 

Dallas offense is not as dynamic as the Lions were for most of last season. True, in the least third of the season, the Lions were a bit more a kitty. In part due to Bush and a lot due to their Head Coach.

 

That stated, the following is true.

 

Stafford is better than Romo

Calvin is better than Bryant

Bush is better than Murray (recall Bush did not play all games)

Witten is better than Det TE

Detroit running game better than Dallas

Detroit depth after WR1 better than Dallas

 

 

you're obviously misinformed. i have been told repeatedly that DAL is one of the most talented teams in the league, and that their .500 records are solely due to romo's incompetence.