Dez Bryant going forward (1 Viewer)

[hotboyz]

I have been pretty disappointed with Cowboys usage of Dez. Do we think his production picks up now that Austin is dealing with hamstring issues again?

It's amazing that The Cowboys seem perfectly fine with teams doubling Dez and taking him out the game!! This guy is ya best player you would think they would do more things to free him up and get the ball in his hands! I only saw one time where they put him in a stack set to free him up from the double cream bracket coverage

 

[Shutout]

You have to realize that this isn't fantasy. If teams are going to double players, a good team will beat you with what is given and then go back to the main man after that team is forced to try to stop what they were previously conceding. If a team (Dallas) is struggling to win, then they must go to their best option and force the issue more.

But let's look at what we have seen.

Cowboys Vs. Giants: Giants know Dez well and were very concerned with him and the Cowboys picked the Giants apart with Witten and Austin (something they have done many times before in terms of Witten ahving big games against the Giants). The game was close pretty much throughout and the Cowboys were never forced to go deep that whole game.

Cowboys Vs. Chiefs: THe Chiefs are solid on D and they chose to take their chances with their big name Flowers on Dez and we saw what happened. THe Cowboys immediately tested it and destroyed Flowers. They also went back to Dez late but it didn't show on the stat sheet because he had two big drops and then had the back issue.

Cowboys Vs. Rams: Really was never a reason to force the issue because the Cowboys were in complete control throughout and the run game was working. THe distribution in the passing game was very consistent.

I know its frustrating that we sit at home on our couches and don't like it that we don't see Romo spoon feed Dez ad Naseum like some guys get the ball to them but thats just not how the Cowboys operate.

BUT..the saving grace here is...this is the Cowboys. They don't have great line depth, they don't have a durable RB, and they don't have a durable 2nd WR. So, you can bet, there will be a stretch later in this season where Dez will probably win you a months' worth of games. You just have to stay with it. He is undoubtedly one of the best in the game and if nothing else, Jerry Jones will, sooner or later, invoke his authority and let it be known that he wants his playmaker featured.

I wish Dez was like Stevie Johnson and Jordy Nelson and all those other lesser talents that seem to get 20 balls thrown their way too. But its not like that. But what you do get is BIG BIG production when they need to go that route.

 

[hotboyz]

I here u but it has always been in football I get the ball in ya best players hands as much as possible. You look at Julio they don't allow him to be doubled they move him around same with AJ.

 

[steveski]

I here u but it has always been in football I get the ball in ya best players hands as much as possible.

Ouch, that hurt to read.

Good offenses take what the defense gives you. See Peyton Manning and the Broncos. You never know which one of those receivers are going to go off on any given night because he throws to whoever has the biggest mismatch.

 

[matuski]

The Rams had a corner trying to push him outside, with a linebacker jumping the under, with a safety over the top.

Because of this they only had 6 in the box... so Murray had the big day.

 

[dcgangstas]

Stick with Bryant. Without question, he is one of the Top 3 WRs in the game along with Calvin Johnson and AJ Green. It can be frustrating to watch Romo not even look in Dez's direction when he's clearly open. Romo won't jam it in there to Bryant like Andy Dalton does with Green, or Stafford with Megatron. But there will be weeks where he will win you your head-to-head matchup by himself.

Also, FWIW Dez has the easiest schedule for wide receivers, based on his 2012 opponents' passing yards allowed.

 

[hotboyz]

I understand the X's and O's of it but its extremely frustrating that they just accept that and don't adjust. By moving him around

 

[ghostguy123]

I hope you arent looking at week 3 and saying this. It was a blowout, and Murray was doing very well.

Sometimes the game just doesnt call/allow for a lot of passing. Romo only threw like 24 times. How often does THAT happen.

 

[fightingillini]

Remember that DAL really didn't need to throw the ball that much yesterday. They were running it right down STL throat with Murray.

And as others mentioned, great QBs can exploit mismatches. Some games that's going to be Bryant, some games it will be Witten, or Austin......it depends on what defense they're facing and how they're defending the Cowboys.

If Murray continues to be solid, that will open it up for Romo to take shots to Dez down the field.

I wouldn't worry about Dez.

 

[hotboyz]

Remember that DAL really didn't need to throw the ball that much yesterday. They were running it right down STL throat with Murray.

And as others mentioned, great QBs can exploit mismatches. Some games that's going to be Bryant, some games it will be Witten, or Austin......it depends on what defense they're facing and how they're defending the Cowboys.

If Murray continues to be solid, that will open it up for Romo to take shots to Dez down the field.

I wouldn't worry about Dez.

While I understand what you are saying some teams make sure there studs get the ball no matter what. Jimmy graham they move him all over to make sure he gets the ball Brandon Marshall, AJ Green Calvin Johnson all these players get moved around. Hell when Garrett was the off. Coordinator they moved TO all over the place to free him up. Sometimes you create Mis matches why do you not feed the ball to your best player?

 

[We Tigers]

Remember that DAL really didn't need to throw the ball that much yesterday. They were running it right down STL throat with Murray.

And as others mentioned, great QBs can exploit mismatches. Some games that's going to be Bryant, some games it will be Witten, or Austin......it depends on what defense they're facing and how they're defending the Cowboys.

If Murray continues to be solid, that will open it up for Romo to take shots to Dez down the field.

I wouldn't worry about Dez.

While I understand what you are saying some teams make sure there studs get the ball no matter what. Jimmy graham they move him all over to make sure he gets the ball Brandon Marshall, AJ Green Calvin Johnson all these players get moved around. Hell when Garrett was the off. Coordinator they moved TO all over the place to free him up. Sometimes you create Mis matches why do you not feed the ball to your best player?

They do when they need to. See last season. Yesterday, they definitely didn't--and he still got 38 and a TD.

 

[hotboyz]

So if that's the case and the cowboys are gonna continue to be this good can we say going forward we should expect him to under perform considering his ADP

 

[We Tigers]

So if that's the case and the cowboys are gonna continue to be this good can we say going forward we should expect him to under perform considering his ADP

Hardly. The Cowboys aren't that good, and aren't going to whoop teams every week; witness a back-and-forth battle with a very rough-looking Giants team in week 1, and losing a close game to the Chiefs in week 2. Dez Bryant really is one of the last players anyone should get an ulcer over, especially with Austin's hamstrings acting up yet again.

 

[Ned Ryerson]

Remember that DAL really didn't need to throw the ball that much yesterday. They were running it right down STL throat with Murray.

And as others mentioned, great QBs can exploit mismatches. Some games that's going to be Bryant, some games it will be Witten, or Austin......it depends on what defense they're facing and how they're defending the Cowboys.

If Murray continues to be solid, that will open it up for Romo to take shots to Dez down the field.

I wouldn't worry about Dez.

While I understand what you are saying some teams make sure there studs get the ball no matter what. Jimmy graham they move him all over to make sure he gets the ball Brandon Marshall, AJ Green Calvin Johnson all these players get moved around. Hell when Garrett was the off. Coordinator they moved TO all over the place to free him up. Sometimes you create Mis matches why do you not feed the ball to your best player?

Less than 90 yards total the last two weeks. Receivers outside of Calvin can be frustrating.

 

[fightingillini]

Remember that DAL really didn't need to throw the ball that much yesterday. They were running it right down STL throat with Murray.

And as others mentioned, great QBs can exploit mismatches. Some games that's going to be Bryant, some games it will be Witten, or Austin......it depends on what defense they're facing and how they're defending the Cowboys.

If Murray continues to be solid, that will open it up for Romo to take shots to Dez down the field.

I wouldn't worry about Dez.

While I understand what you are saying some teams make sure there studs get the ball no matter what. Jimmy graham they move him all over to make sure he gets the ball Brandon Marshall, AJ Green Calvin Johnson all these players get moved around. Hell when Garrett was the off. Coordinator they moved TO all over the place to free him up. Sometimes you create Mis matches why do you not feed the ball to your best player?

You have to remember that WRs will have dud weeks. Last year, Graham during weeks 12-15 had 4 consecutive weeks where he didn't score a TD and only averaged about 50 yards a game.

A defense can take out any WR if they REALLY want to.....even Calvin. Sure they run the risk of getting gouged on the ground or getting gouged by other WRs.

 

[TheLurkerBelow]

I'm a Dez owner and I'm very happy with his production so far. He's the go to guy in the end zone and for all big downfield plays, that's exactly what I was buying when I got him. The big game by Murray can only help, you don't want opponent's game plans to just be "stop Dez at all costs". After this week they'll have to pay attention to the ground game as well, and that should allow Dallas to get Dez more opportunities.

That's my hope anyway. Dallas can be a fickle ##### when it comes to fantasy, but no player or team is without risk.

 

[hotboyz]

Here we go again I know Dez had a nice game. But for the life of me I CANNOT UNDERSTAND WHY HE WOULD ONLY HAVE 9 TARGETS!!!! Hell Terrence Williams had 8!! It's not the coverage taking Dez away it's Romo and Callahan taking Dez away!!! He had a lot of 1 on 1 coverage at end of the game and it seemed as is Romo purposely was not looking his way???

 

[hotboyz]

I always believed in football the best way to win is put the ball in ya best players hands as much as possible!

 

[iamkoza]

Here we go again I know Dez had a nice game. But for the life of me I CANNOT UNDERSTAND WHY HE WOULD ONLY HAVE 9 TARGETS!!!! Hell Terrence Williams had 8!! It's not the coverage taking Dez away it's Romo and Callahan taking Dez away!!! He had a lot of 1 on 1 coverage at end of the game and it seemed as is Romo purposely was not looking his way???

he had 2 td's today.... have you looked at his schedule ROS? it should make you drool, I see 1 (one) poor matchup the REST OF THE FANTASY SEASON. Thank you NFC east for being the worst defensive division in the leagu

 

[hotboyz]

While he does have a great season lined up still doesn't mean Romo is gonna go to him. I look at the atl game last night Ryan was getting the ball to Julio and Gonzales regardless of the coverage! Romo is not doing this for some reason. Dez should be the 1st read on every play when they double him send him in motion do something to free him up! Make him the centerpiece not just a cog. FEED HIM THE ROCK!

 

[cubbie5150]

While he does have a great season lined up still doesn't mean Romo is gonna go to him. I look at the atl game last night Ryan was getting the ball to Julio and Gonzales regardless of the coverage! Romo is not doing this for some reason. Dez should be the 1st read on every play when they double him send him in motion do something to free him up! Make him the centerpiece not just a cog. FEED HIM THE ROCK!

Why do that when you can throw to the dynamic Jason Witten, an unproven rookie or a 2 yd check-down to the RB? I feel ya.... Sure, he had a great fantasy game, but imagine what he'd be doing with target numbers like, say, Pierre Garçon. I'm resigned to the fact Dez will go quarters at a time when get doesn't get looks. Just gotta hope his catch rate stays high

 

[simey]

Cowboys exec: Throw to Dez Bryant even if he's doubled
by Larry Hartstein | CBSSports.com

(09/30/13) Wideout Dez Bryant caught one pass in the final 12 minutes of the Cowboys' loss to the Chargers, and team executive vice president Stephen Jones wasn't happy about it. Jones told KRLD-FM that Bryant should be targeted even when two defensive backs are covering him. "I do think sometimes he's going to win the battle even if he's doubled," Jones said, per the Dallas Morning News. "He deserves those shots. I think another way to really make that a little different is have some other guys on the field make some plays, other than just [Jason] Witten and Dez. I think Terrance Williams' career is headed in the right direction. "Hopefully Miles [Austin] is going to get back out there. You got Dwayne Harris and Cole Beasley, who I think played well yesterday. When they do those things, then they're obviously leaving some matchups that ought to work for us, and you ought to be making plays that way. "But I do think at times – and I think you've seen it with Tony [Romo] – you got to give Dez a chance, even if he's doubled, to go make a special play, which he's certainly capable of." Bryant caught three passes for 28 yards in the second half of the 30-21 loss.

 

[Sir Psycho]

Cowboys exec: Throw to Dez Bryant even if he's doubled
by Larry Hartstein | CBSSports.com

(09/30/13) Wideout Dez Bryant caught one pass in the final 12 minutes of the Cowboys' loss to the Chargers, and team executive vice president Stephen Jones wasn't happy about it. Jones told KRLD-FM that Bryant should be targeted even when two defensive backs are covering him. "I do think sometimes he's going to win the battle even if he's doubled," Jones said, per the Dallas Morning News. "He deserves those shots. I think another way to really make that a little different is have some other guys on the field make some plays, other than just [Jason] Witten and Dez. I think Terrance Williams' career is headed in the right direction. "Hopefully Miles [Austin] is going to get back out there. You got Dwayne Harris and Cole Beasley, who I think played well yesterday. When they do those things, then they're obviously leaving some matchups that ought to work for us, and you ought to be making plays that way. "But I do think at times – and I think you've seen it with Tony [Romo] – you got to give Dez a chance, even if he's doubled, to go make a special play, which he's certainly capable of." Bryant caught three passes for 28 yards in the second half of the 30-21 loss.

 

[hotboyz]

About damn time!!! Use ya best player

 

[hotboyz]

While he does have a great season lined up still doesn't mean Romo is gonna go to him. I look at the atl game last night Ryan was getting the ball to Julio and Gonzales regardless of the coverage! Romo is not doing this for some reason. Dez should be the 1st read on every play when they double him send him in motion do something to free him up! Make him the centerpiece not just a cog. FEED HIM THE ROCK!

Why do that when you can throw to the dynamic Jason Witten, an unproven rookie or a 2 yd check-down to the RB? I feel ya.... Sure, he had a great fantasy game, but imagine what he'd be doing with target numbers like, say, Pierre Garçon. I'm resigned to the fact Dez will go quarters at a time when get doesn't get looks. Just gotta hope his catch rate stays high

I thought I was the only one who noticed this how do you let the other dictate weather u get the ball to ya best player! Dez is dynamic after the catch where's the bubble screens the slants he doesn't have to run just fades!!

 

[ROYALWITCHEESE]

While he does have a great season lined up still doesn't mean Romo is gonna go to him. I look at the atl game last night Ryan was getting the ball to Julio and Gonzales regardless of the coverage! Romo is not doing this for some reason. Dez should be the 1st read on every play when they double him send him in motion do something to free him up! Make him the centerpiece not just a cog. FEED HIM THE ROCK!

Why do that when you can throw to the dynamic Jason Witten, an unproven rookie or a 2 yd check-down to the RB? I feel ya.... Sure, he had a great fantasy game, but imagine what he'd be doing with target numbers like, say, Pierre Garçon. I'm resigned to the fact Dez will go quarters at a time when get doesn't get looks. Just gotta hope his catch rate stays high

I thought I was the only one who noticed this how do you let the other dictate weather u get the ball to ya best player! Dez is dynamic after the catch where's the bubble screens the slants he doesn't have to run just fades!!

Because of history. When Romo forces to a covered WR, the ball goes in the opposite direction. Quite often for a TD.

 

[hotboyz]

Well romo has to stop playing scared and listening to critics. U win by getting ball to your best players!

 

[JohnnyU]

Why is there so much drama attached to this guy?