Some things I'd like to discuss

5 Trophies · Joined: 06 Sep 2012 Posts: 36 Location: Arizona

Hello everyone, I am a new member and this is my first post. I live and breath the Dallas Cowboys like I'm sure allot of you also do. I have been a fan for over 30 years and there are two major issues I'd like to open up for discussion.

1. When are we going to find a coaching staff that puts an emphasis on penalties? Not since the Chan Gailey era has this team gotten through a game without a significant number of penalties or at least a few major ones that always seem to be game changers. I feel like I've been watching the Oakland Raiders for the last 12 years.

2. It worries me how Murry runs to contact every time he touches the ball. I watched all his runs replayed today and every time he had a chance to juke a single defender and gain more yards, he instead chooses to slam into them and cause punishment to himself and the defender! I think he can be the next great back for the Boys but his style will get him hurt every year and he will be done in 4 years due to the toll it takes on his body.

The_Slamman · Joined: 07 Feb 2005 Posts: 11669 Location: Las Vegas, NV

mco65 · Joined: 04 Feb 2011 Posts: 534 Location: US

To be honest, i don't know what can be done about the penalties. I think the players need to take that issue upon themselves. The pre-snap penalties are the ones that irk me the most and should be the ones that are easiest to clean up but for some reason, the Cowboys have not done so! Sad

As for Murray and running hard, I think its just a matter of time before he realizes that his body can't take the constant punishment. He's still a young player trying to prove his worth and I think once he gets comfortable with his role and status with the team he will begin to think about staying healthy and surely some of the players and coaches will point it out to him.

In the interim I think the coaches need to keep an eye on his touches and keep it under 20 a game if possible at least for the foreseeable future.

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sodakcowboy78 · Joined: 18 Jan 2012 Posts: 336 Location: sioux falls so dak

Welcome 5!

#1. I wish i had an answer for the penalties...they mostly seem to me mental errors...false starts...delay of game...illegal shifts...off sides...these are the penalties that just kill drives. These penalties need to be taken care of by the individual. Now the holding calls...hands to the face...personal fouls (any) and pass interference type penalties are all technique type and the coaching staff needs to take blame for this. One call that i just hate is the block in the back on kickoffs.

#2. I agree with u on the Murray looking for contact. One play where he bounced outside and picked up a first down because he stayed in bounds and took on 3 defenders. Classic run where Felix would of stepped out and missed the 1st down. So that was nice to see. Then on the play where Murray had the 48 yd run it seemed like it might of been able to score if he just would of let Bryant block for him but instead in cut inside to take on the defenders. That one kind of baffled me. But at this point ill take everything he gives the team and not change a thing. Its nice to see him run and play football the way it was ment to be played.

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Lazyking · Joined: 07 Sep 2012 Posts: 38

The pre snap penalties drive me crazy.. The rest, as long as its not unsportsmanlike I can live with.

As for Murray, it's hard to change who a back is. They're out on the field and when they get the ball, it's their show. I hope he realizes he can last longer if he's smart about where he runs and when it's a good time to run someone over.

5 Trophies · Joined: 06 Sep 2012 Posts: 36 Location: Arizona

I'm glad to see you guys understand where I'm coming from with my concerns. I think penalties are a direct reflection on the couching staff and they are the only ones who can change it. Other than the horse collar penalty by Tyron Smith which saved a TD, the rest were all just mental mistakes that will cost us games this year just like every year. Something has to be done or they will not win trophy #6.

I love watching DM run also but I'd like to watch him run for 10 years and help us get to the show and not just look to put defenders and himself on IR.
There was one play in particular that is standing out at me when he had open field in front of him but for 1 defender. The defender fell to his knees with DM still 3-4 yards away and he could have just ran around him but instead chose to dive forward and put the hit on him. Maybe DM should try out for linebacker. Rolling Eyes

MaddHatter · Joined: 29 Nov 2006 Posts: 41471 Location: Dallas, TX

Can't recall exactly but the state I saw went back to the Parcells years to 2010 I think and had us 2nd to only Oakland for most penalties.

Unacceptable
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Desperado82 · Joined: 20 Feb 2010 Posts: 18180 Location: Maryland

I brought this up during the game, but having Cook thrown in as a starter after a limited number of practice reps was going to lead some issues as he still didn't know the correct cadence, which is why we saw Romo making so many adjustments at the line.

Give these guys a full week of practice together and I'd expect to see the number of false starts reduced against Seattle.
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HDsportsfan · Posted: Sat Sep 08, 2012 4:41 pm Post subject:

Murray needs to be selective when he seeks "to initiate" the contact. Sometimes its ok to step out of bounds. But if you needs that extra yard for a first down you drop those shoulders with head up and drill somebody.
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DEZ88PLAYMAKER2 · Joined: 26 Sep 2011 Posts: 849

Welcome 5
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DaBoys · Joined: 18 Feb 2005 Posts: 3020 Location: Lubbock Texas

I was actually going to start a thread in the off season titled "Don't Get Use to DeMarco Murray"

I think he will be great but if you're looking for him to be our back for the next 8-10 years look again. The way he runs he will be effective in the league 5 - 6 years tops.
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WareWolf94 · Joined: 28 Apr 2005 Posts: 5296

More than half of the penalties were mental lapses. I think Tyron had 3 false starts, but it was JPP on the opposite end. The false starts will be worked on and I think will be eliminated. What I didn't see was a whole lot of defensive penalties, which was great.
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