Sturm's Morning After: Plenty of stress about Cowboys running game and play-calling

[ravidubey]

At least Randle didn't average 1.1 YPC. Can you imagine what we would be saying if he performed like Murray did tonight?

He's a North-South runner on what's proving to be an East-West team.

 

[townsend]

He's a North-South runner on what's proving to be an East-West team.

Further proof that Chip Kelly is a doofus.

 

[Cowboysrock55]

He's a North-South runner on what's proving to be an East-West team.

The Eagles blocking sucked. I'm not a Murray apologist but RBs can only so what the blocking allows.

 

[Rev]

The Eagles blocking sucked. I'm not a Murray apologist but RBs can only so what the blocking allows.

We would never accuse you of being a Murray apologist. Now Randle OTOH......

 

[Cowboysrock55]

We would never accuse you of being a Murray apologist. Now Randle OTOH......

I don't need to apologize for a RB who is on pace for over 1000 yards this season on the ground...

 

[Rev]

I don't need to apologize for a RB who is on pace for over 1000 yards this season on the ground...

1000 yards is not the benchmark it once was and Hambrick almost had that as well. That's beside the point anyways. You come to Randles defense faster than most is all I was joking about.

 

[Carp]

It seemed to me that Randle was being very careful, just trying to avoid mistakes. Sure, he fumbled, but that was a fluky fumble that got kneed out of his hands as he was going down. He'll get better.

 

[Cowboysrock55]

1000 yards is not the benchmark it once was and Hambrick almost had that as well. That's beside the point anyways. You come to Randles defense faster than most is all I was joking about.

Yeah, wasn't really trying to start a Randle discussion. Just joking a little bit back.

 

[Genghis Khan]

They were kind of down on Randle on the Lunch Break. They said he wasn't following his blocks correctly. I agree,he just doesn't seem like an instinctive runner .

 

[boozeman]

They were kind of down on Randle on the Lunch Break. They said he wasn't following his blocks correctly. I agree,he just doesn't seem like an instinctive runner .

Can't say I disagree. He doesn't have a feel for the blocking like Murray did.

 

[boozeman]

He's a North-South runner on what's proving to be an East-West team.

Which is funny because being east-west was one of Kelly's rationalizations for getting rid of McCoy.

 

[Texas Ace]

I don't need to apologize for a RB who is on pace for over 1000 yards this season on the ground...

To hell with those empty 1000 yards.

If what we saw on Sunday is going to be the norm for the rest of the season, then our running game is going to be in trouble. He made no plays as a runner.

Every yard he got was whatever the line created for him. No broken tackles, no cutbacks, just run into the space that the line created then go down at first contact.

Funny what happens when you go from spot duty to starter.

 

[L.T. Fan]

To hell with those empty 1000 yards.

If what we saw on Sunday is going to be the norm for the rest of the season, then our running game is going to be in trouble. He made no plays as a runner.

Every yard he got was whatever the line created for him. No broken tackles, no cutbacks, just run into the space that the line created then go down at first contact.

Funny what happens when you go from spot duty to starter.

But isn't the OL what most felt was all that was necessary for the running game this season?

 

[Jiggyfly]

To hell with those empty 1000 yards.

If what we saw on Sunday is going to be the norm for the rest of the season, then our running game is going to be in trouble. He made no plays as a runner.

Every yard he got was whatever the line created for him. No broken tackles, no cutbacks, just run into the space that the line created then go down at first contact.

Funny what happens when you go from spot duty to starter.

He did break some tackles especially on that 15 yard run, he did miss some holes but for the most part he got what was available.

I will say you could see that Murray was much more in sync with the line than Randle and McFadden, but I think with reps and film study things will even out.

 

[Cowboysrock55]

But isn't the OL what most felt was all that was necessary for the running game this season?

Well no, because now suddenly 4 ypc isn't acceptable. Now we must have more. I have a feeling the bar will get moved no matter what these RBs do. (Well unless someone is a probowler)

Hell I remember everyone bitching about Murray last year too. Thank god Randle didn't have his type of game.

 

[L.T. Fan]

Well no, because now suddenly 4 ypc isn't acceptable. Now we must have more. I have a feeling the bar will get moved no matter what these RBs do. (Well unless someone is a probowler)

Hell I remember everyone bitching about Murray last year too. Thank god Randle didn't have his type of game.

I think Randle will be okay but the OL didn't run block as well as they did last season. Maybe Collins will rectify this to the extent that the second level will be handled better. Jiggy was correct about that observation.

 

[boozeman]

I think Randle will be okay but the OL didn't run block as well as they did last season. Maybe Collins will rectify this to the extent that the second level will be handled better. Jiggy was correct about that observation.

Randle sucks.

 

[L.T. Fan]

Randle sucks.

I realize you don't care for him but one game as the starter isn't sufficient to pronounce judgement in my opinion.

 

[NoDak]

Randle sucks.

Remember how you used to tell us how Dez was going to be a failure after we drafted him?

Good times.

 

[boozeman]

Remember how you used to tell us how Dez was going to be a failure after we drafted him?

Good times.

Never said he would be a failure. I never denied he had talent. I didn't trust his intellect and reliability. If I was wrong on anything, I was wrong on his character.

My view on Randle is two fold, character and talent.

But carry on.