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WTH is with Dez after halftime? (1 Viewer)
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Lash
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his pants get lower as the game goes on and by 3rd quarter they hinder his movement, he has to grab them while running ... it severely hampers his route running
nothing is more disturbing than seeing a player's buttcrack not once, not twice, but three times in the first half last night
nothing is more disturbing than seeing a player's buttcrack not once, not twice, but three times in the first half last night
Trizzler
Footballguy
In the first game (against the Jets), it was obvious that Dez was hampered by his injury. Now, I can't figure out for the life of me why there wasn't a pass thrown his way at all after the first half yesterday. The Cowboys lost the game yesterday due to horrendous playcalling on offense- most notably the absence of their best weapon.
Obviously the injury in the first week was a big factor in that game.
Other games from what I've watched he hasn't been targeted a lot. Whether that's defenses adjusting or Romo not looking his way, or Dez not getting open I'm not sure, but from what I've seen there definitely are a lack of second-half targets.
Other games from what I've watched he hasn't been targeted a lot. Whether that's defenses adjusting or Romo not looking his way, or Dez not getting open I'm not sure, but from what I've seen there definitely are a lack of second-half targets.
Bigboy10182000
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Part of the reason Dallas Cowboys WR Dez Bryant has not been a factor late in games this season is because he does have the full trust of QB Tony Romo. Bryant also does not know the playbook as well as he should. Head coach Jason Garrett also said a few weeks ago that Bryant's conditioning wasn't great because he's been out with a deep thigh bruise that he suffered in Week 1.
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Dez back to returning punts. Cowboys don't value him so much anymore.
Bigboy10182000
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The conditioning I could possible understand but if these reports are true about the playbook then THAT'S a pretty big deal IMO.
I recently dealt AJ Geen for him and I'm hoping this isnt true
Papa Georgio
Footballguy
Last week he had single coverage twice in the redzone with a smaller DB on him, he was never even an option. Of course they end up kicking a fieldgoal and we all know how that turned out. Some of the things Dallas/Romo does just baffles me.
WiDDoW_MaKeR
Footballguy
I think that he's out of shape. A short training camp, then hardly practicing all year long due to his injury... I think that he gets worn out. I'm a big Cowboys/Bryant fan, btw.
Manster
Footballguy
this.all you have to do is throw it up for Dez. Dude is a BEAST! He gets tons of targets to open the game, usually with good results, and then............??? not impressed with Garrett's gameday coaching at this point. Remember, his playcalling has been suspect at times, specifically late in games, since he was OC under Wade.
Bigboy10182000
Footballguy
And this is what makes me think he doesn't know the plays. Now if he was in a good situation two times why would they not go his way? It sounds as if they don't trust that he'll be in the right spot. JMO anyway
Papa Georgio
Footballguy
Very likely, but I would think throwing a jump ball would be an easy thing to communicate. I mean some guys just give a little nod from QB to WR and they run their own play. Might very well be a combination of all the things mentioned ITT.
Man I hear you. Really should put some kind of rule in place that prohibits this kind of thing. Janet Jackson showed her nipple and it changed TV forever but no one blinks when Dez keeps showing us his crack. Ironically the last player who constantly had this problem was also a knuckleheaded Cowboys WR by the last name of Bryant, first name Antonio.As for Dez's second half issues. I've read and heard most people say it's conditioning or Romo's lack of trust. Could be but I have my own theory. As kindly as I can say this Dez is not a mental giant in the game of football. He relies strictly on his physical talent and is not a varied route runner or a player who offers different looks. I'm thinking defenses figure him out early, adjust their scheme to limit him and Dez and/or Romo can't make the necessary adjustments possibly because you just can't put to much on Dez's plate.
They were discussing this on local radio yesterday with Drew Pearson & it sounds like Bryant is starting to be a concern. They mentioned that much of his production comes from the scripted plays that Dallas starts the game with, afterwords he seems lost. Poor route running, not knowing the playbook, conditioning, etc. The knucklehead factor was brought up more than once, emphasizing that if Deon Sanders gave up on him, he's got real issues. The comparison was also made to Antonio Bryant about a super talent that just doesn't get it.
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Reports are he doesn't know the playbook and is out of shape. Amateur.
UnderDawgs
Footballguy
Five-star question: By Bryan Broaddus
Will Jason Garrett find a way to get Dez Bryant involved the offense in the second half against St. Louis?
Cowboys coach Jason Garrett has been questioned greatly as to why Bryant appears to disappear in the second half when the receiver is one of the most dynamic players in the Cowboys' arsenal. I have questions of my own: Is there is a lack of confidence from Garrett? Does quarterback Tony Romo really trust Bryant will be in the right place when he delivers the ball?
Romo has thrown six interceptions this season, but three came on passes targeted to Bryant. Is Bryant’s lack of on-field work with Romo because of injuries now a factor? Bryant is young, and he appears to need reps to understand what is required to execute the game plan. You see it in the way he runs routes and when the team goes to a 2-minute drill.
The more you study Bryant, the more that you understand all the factors that I listed above is going on with his development. Garrett always speaks of trying to put his players in the best position to make plays. It’s what coaches do. Garrett would be foolish to not try and do things that would give Bryant a chance for success.
How much of this should be placed at the feet of Bryant? I believe he should share in the majority of the blame. Bryant needs to look at himself and be honest with where he is in this offense. Is he preparing each week to go out and do his job to the best of his talents? Garrett tells the media each week that Dez is, but I would be willing to wager, that in those staff meetings, it’s a different story.
I've seen this before. I know for a fact that Garrett wanted to get him the ball in the red zone in the fourth quarter of a 13-13 tie against the Patriots. When Romo looked his way on that second down play, did Bryant sell the route enough to get cornerback Leigh Bodden off balance and get separation?
Now I go back to my point about Romo and some of the troubles that he's had with turnovers in the red zone. Was Romo willing to make that throw with that thought in mind and not a clean read? I don’t think so. Romo checked the ball down to Tashard Choice, even though he was covered by a safety and a linebacker. It goes back to my point about confidence in the player and the confidence of Romo as a teammate.
As a quarterback, ff you don’t have trust, it’s hard to pull that trigger with the game on the line.
There is more to the NFL game than just running two routes. Ask Michael Irvin the same question. Garrett and Romo need Dez Bryant to grow up fast as a player but, until then, these problems will continue and Bryant will not be the factor that we all know he can potentially be.
Will Jason Garrett find a way to get Dez Bryant involved the offense in the second half against St. Louis?
Cowboys coach Jason Garrett has been questioned greatly as to why Bryant appears to disappear in the second half when the receiver is one of the most dynamic players in the Cowboys' arsenal. I have questions of my own: Is there is a lack of confidence from Garrett? Does quarterback Tony Romo really trust Bryant will be in the right place when he delivers the ball?
Romo has thrown six interceptions this season, but three came on passes targeted to Bryant. Is Bryant’s lack of on-field work with Romo because of injuries now a factor? Bryant is young, and he appears to need reps to understand what is required to execute the game plan. You see it in the way he runs routes and when the team goes to a 2-minute drill.
The more you study Bryant, the more that you understand all the factors that I listed above is going on with his development. Garrett always speaks of trying to put his players in the best position to make plays. It’s what coaches do. Garrett would be foolish to not try and do things that would give Bryant a chance for success.
How much of this should be placed at the feet of Bryant? I believe he should share in the majority of the blame. Bryant needs to look at himself and be honest with where he is in this offense. Is he preparing each week to go out and do his job to the best of his talents? Garrett tells the media each week that Dez is, but I would be willing to wager, that in those staff meetings, it’s a different story.
I've seen this before. I know for a fact that Garrett wanted to get him the ball in the red zone in the fourth quarter of a 13-13 tie against the Patriots. When Romo looked his way on that second down play, did Bryant sell the route enough to get cornerback Leigh Bodden off balance and get separation?
Now I go back to my point about Romo and some of the troubles that he's had with turnovers in the red zone. Was Romo willing to make that throw with that thought in mind and not a clean read? I don’t think so. Romo checked the ball down to Tashard Choice, even though he was covered by a safety and a linebacker. It goes back to my point about confidence in the player and the confidence of Romo as a teammate.
As a quarterback, ff you don’t have trust, it’s hard to pull that trigger with the game on the line.
There is more to the NFL game than just running two routes. Ask Michael Irvin the same question. Garrett and Romo need Dez Bryant to grow up fast as a player but, until then, these problems will continue and Bryant will not be the factor that we all know he can potentially be.
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My question is this: Is he stupid? He has a very high paying job and he doesn't know the playbook. I would say Carson Palmer will have the Raiders playbook down perfect in less than 30 days. Dez has been on the Cowboys about 500 days now. Is he really that stupid?
Bigboy10182000
Footballguy
I guess the answer is-- he could be. Maybe he just doesn't care enough to even bother reading the playbook?
J Giles Band
Footballguy
Sadly, two quarters from him is still better than a full game of Crabtree.
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3nOut
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Link? The link you provided only goes to the KFFL home page.
3nOut
Footballguy
This piece is purely opinion. The author does not even say how Garrett answered the question to why he thinks Bryant disappears. And when Garrett does say something positive about Bryant, the author just ignores it and offers his own opinion.I think the problem lies less in Bryant but more on Romo. I don't think it is distrust of Bryant (or he wouldn't be passing to him at all) but more in the self-confidence of Romo. It's a jump ball! Give him the chance to go up and get it. Not much to it. Nothing there from the playbook Bryant needs to learn.
Bigboy10182000
Footballguy
I just copied it from my player news page on the MFL site. It was also in the update player news if you're a subscriber and touched on quite a bit in this thread.
