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Decoding McCarthy/Zimmer Report, Week 12
Cowboys needed a win badly. Micah Parsons dominates and Josh Butler gets his day.
Bob Sturm
Nov 26, 2024
Our objectives today:
The Offensive Overview vs the Commanders
In analyzing this current form of the Cowboys' offense, we obviously have to offer some level of “grading on a curve.” On Sunday, they did not have QB Dak Prescott, RG Zack Martin, LG Tyler Smith, TE Jake Ferguson, and WR Brandin Cooks. Not just five starters, but five very significant starters from the offense that started the season.
I’m not trying to lower the bar of expectation here, but I do think it is notable that the Cowboys have had a reasonably “watchable” offense in the two games since the Eagles left town. We expected every week to be “unwatchable,” and while it certainly won’t make us forget the glory years, it is objectively better. You wanted a game plan that could succeed? I think we have to acknowledge that the offense is doing things that are at least functional, given their dire circumstances.
Take a look at the game log:
The vertical blue line shows the moment Prescott was lost. The three horizontal lines emphasize the yardage totals for each game. 5.4 yards per play is not going to break records, but it is roughly where an NFL offense needs to be, and you can see that they hit it against Washington. Going backward, it had not been there since the Pittsburgh game—the last time they had won.
Not everything is great, at all. But when Cooper Rush played that game against the Eagles, we started wondering if they could score in double digits again this year. Now, we see a clear investment in Rico Dowdle, and Rush is, in fact, running the offense properly. This says nothing about an offensive line that put on a very nice performance of its own.
I do want to concede that saying the offense scored 34 points is somewhat disingenuous, but then again, the offense earned several points that ended up as special teams gaffes. Overall, the ball moved up and down the field at a pretty decent clip.
That offensive line story is worth talking about. Below, I thought I would show you two minutes of mostly running plays to offer some hope for what might be available in-house for 2025. The Cowboys' offensive line on Sunday consisted of LT Tyler Guyton (with Asim Richards playing a few series, too), LG TJ Bass, C Cooper Beebe, RG Brock Hoffman, and RT Terence Steele.
In particular, I thought the guard-center-guard group of Bass (66), Beebe (56), and Hoffman (67) played a pretty physical game where they were getting movement up front. This won’t make you forget Emmitt’s line, but based on what we thought we might see, I have to say there is plenty to like.
Mike McCarthy takes plenty of criticism, much of it deserved, but I do think it is worth referencing his long history of developing low-investment offensive line players into NFL starters. At Green Bay, they seldom used top picks on the offensive line like Dallas always does. Yet, their offensive lines were a huge part of their identity, and every year they showed they had backups who could contribute and hold their own. I was thinking about that as Bass was really playing well. He has been one of my favorites for a few years now, and I can see a scenario where he allows the Cowboys to get creative up front for 2025 by giving him a guard spot. He still needs to work on his pass protection, but he is a mean and nasty interior guy who gets displacement on run plays.
If I were to give you a disappointment on offense, it has to be that the rest of the wide receivers beyond Lamb still seem pretty pedestrian.
Clearly, I tried willing Jalen Tolbert into a starter, but I don’t know if that is in the cards. The production never seems to quite equal my expectations, despite them playing him nearly every down. Through 11 games, he has played 647 snaps, so we surely cannot act like they haven’t committed to him. Luckily for him, he is not being pushed too hard, so maybe his breakout is coming.
On the other side, Luke Schoonmaker appears capable of being a decent tight end. The issue with him – and this is not his fault – is that he was over-drafted for this situation. Valuation has never been the strong point of this front office.
The Defensive Overview vs the Commanders
Honestly, I think we are starting to have a story to tell about this defense. We won’t see it much statistically because they still did give up 400 yards as the final few minutes and that one pass play changed everything. But, I think if you watched the game, you were certainly not impressed with a big part of Washington’s offensive attack. They did not run all over Dallas and Jayden Daniels’ runs were pretty much the only severe damage while the passing game was underwhelming most of the day.
Looking at the drive chart, you will see that Washington had one drive that we would suggest was impressive until late in the fourth quarter when the Dallas posture changed a bit:
The indicators for what makes a Dallas defensive effort impressive for me are simple. Are they able to get to the QB? Are they able to force some turnovers? And are they able to trouble the offense in critical spots like third down?
I think when we look at the data box (thanks to Kevin Utz again), we see a lot of green ink on those critical categories and a good portion of it is because they have their talisman back.
Those numbers are mixed for sure. We should also point out that there was no Trevon Diggs in this game and Caelen Carson has been shelved for the time being (properly).
But, the defense is back to where they are throwing their own punches and that changes how an offense functions. Now, they are not so confident in all of their plans. They are actually fearful of certain situations, because they are being attacked, too.
This is the only way to play defense in the NFL. And having Micah Parsons back has changed the math substantially.
Look at some of his work from Sunday:
He is absolutely one of a kind, and when you watch film, you could identify Micah Parsons without a number. He played a tremendous game on Sunday, and his presence on this defense changes everything.
I will save everyone the sermon today on why “trading Micah for picks” is one of those ideas out there in fan-land that I think, on its surface, is a horrendously poor idea. But trust me, I don’t see any way this organization would better itself by sending away truly generational talent. He is beyond special, and his tape almost always shows it.
In other words, my plan for 2025 is absolutely based on a defense that is built around a fortified DT position and having Micah Parsons and DeMarvion Overshown flying around, destroying things with blinding pursuit.
Splash Plays vs Washington
Despite missing a month, I think it is conceivable that Micah will be leading the team in splash plays by Friday. Below is the season leaderboard.
We figure the defense will have a chance to get its first home win and its first home defensive performance that they will be proud of in 2024 on Thursday. We shall see.
2025 Pieces that We Are Tracking
Every week when we do these reports, I want to give you a look at a few of the pieces for the future. Some players step forward and make a few plays and we should give them some recognition in an effort to keep the optimism flowing a bit for a new dawn.
This week, I have two new ones and checking back on the same guy we always check back on:
No. 31 - CB Josh Butler
I will tell you that Josh Butler is a name I don’t have a ton of information on, other than he is a great story that has been featured on social media because he has overcome plenty in his life. We all love stories like that, but beyond that, he has not been much on our radar except he seemed to be a “camp body” in 2023 and 2024 and found his way on to the practice squad. Here was the post:
Over the last two weeks, the Cowboys have been down corners and his number has been called after Caelen Carson hit hard times. What we saw on Sunday was a guy who looked like he belonged on a NFL field getting after it.
The tape is pretty good, aside from that one issue at the end.
No. 89 - TE Brevyn Spann-Ford
Spann-Ford is interesting because he was really someone they wanted as a UDFA who signed for a real nice amount of cash. His tape above has one seam throw, but more importantly, they used him to get the run game going with his motion on nearly every play and then being the lead blocker in front of some runs. Despite being so tall, he appears to really like run-blocking and that is probably why they want to use his help all they can. This is good stuff. He gets in there and mixes things up.
Finally, here is Mazi Smith for the week.
Slowly, but surely, he is putting more good tape out there. His physicality is growing. His fight is improving. He is staying after it and working. There is still plenty to clean up, but this is what development looks like. Again, the pick has been made and there is no going back. But, now that we are where we are, do you give up or do you try to grow? He is trying and so are the Cowboys.
Plays that defined this game - Xs and Os breakdown
I won’t belabor this, but there were seven plays I wanted to make sure get studied here and as you might expect, a fair number are special teams moments.2Q - 0:24 - 2-
1-DAL 23 - (:24) (No Huddle, Shotgun) C.Rush pass short right intended for C.Lamb INTERCEPTED by N.Igbinoghene at DAL 33. N.Igbinoghene to DAL
22 for 11 yards (C.Lamb). FUMBLES (C.Lamb), RECOVERED by DAL-H.Luepke at DAL 19. H.Luepke pushed ob at DAL 19 for no gain
OK, this one is simple. The eye in the sky doesn’t lie is said because it means we will be watching you at all times. CeeDee Lamb had a moment where he thinks he is the victim of a penalty, sees it goes to an interception, and then does something about it with hustle and determination. He knocks the ball loose and back to his team. Later, he also sees he did draw a penalty and the play won’t matter, but it matters to me. And it mattered to the outcome of the game, because the very next play verified that everything matters.
Here it is.
2Q - 0:14 - 1-10-DAL 31 - C.Rush pass deep right to J.Brooks to WAS 28 for 41 yards (B.St-Juste). Penalty on WAS-B.St-Juste, Illegal Contact, declined.
The very next play is what helped Dallas poach a field goal at the end of the 1st half. It was a deep shot to Jalen Brooks and the Cowboys biggest play of the day. It shows the benefit of being aggressive from your own 31-yard line with just 0:14 left in the half. The protection is fantastic and the Commanders are in Cover-1. This means the single-high safety (11-Chinn) is waiting for Cooper to make a decision. Rush decides to give Jalen Brooks a try and I will tell you that I think Lamb is actually a better idea. Maybe, but Brooks still turns out to not only draw a penalty but also make the catch. One snap later, the game is tied going to halftime. Good stuff from this offense all around.
3Q - 9:59 - 3-3-DAL 17 - J.Daniels left end for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
This is a third-and-short and Dallas continues to struggle with the zone-read and Daniels runs it well. You can see the run fake inside freezes the read edge defender (99-Golston) for just that key moment. From there, DaRon Bland has to get the outside edge, but clearly does not because 82-Sinnott gets to the outside and then just flattens him badly. From there, it is a foot-race between 28-Hooker and Daniels and that is not a problem for the rookie QB and the Commanders end their best drive of the day with an emphatic touchdown. This is where I thought they were about to run away with the game. Boy, was I wrong.
4Q - 5:21 - 3-6-WAS 22 - C.Rush pass deep middle to L.Schoonmaker for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Dallas is up 13-9 when this play happens and is sitting on a 3rd and 6 from the Washington 22. Again, we know that conservatively, you take the field goal and carry on with a 16-9 lead, trying to get a stop. What we like is that they are trying to win the game and are acting accordingly. Washington is bringing five rushers and playing Cover 1 behind it. The deep safety is going to help on Lamb, so again, it isn’t a target to Lamb, but he is dictating coverage. If Dallas can get this protection right, then Schoonmaker will beat Chinn on a vertical. It requires 76-Asim Richards to deal with 6-Dante Fowler, and we know that will be tough, but he manages. Meanwhile, Chinn looks like he never dreams Schoonmaker will run a seam and sits down at the sticks. Boy, was he wrong, and Rush never flinches. The moment the deep safety vacates, Rush knows he just needs a throw anywhere close, and it will be a touchdown. Good job by this offense for jumping on this beautifully. Well done. This play is maybe the best example on Cooper Rush’s resume of why he is playing right now. He sees things pretty well.
4Q - 3:02 - A.Seibert kicks 61 yards from WAS 35 to DAL 4. K.Turpin MUFFS catch, and recovers at DAL 1. K.Turpin for 99 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
I was planning today to point out guys who made key blocks on this Turpin kickoff return beauty, but the more I looked, the more I am not sure he really got any noticeable help. I cannot believe 39-Jeremy Reaves for Washington is within arm’s reach at the moment of the spin.
From yesterday’s piece:
4Q - 0:33 - 1-10-WAS 14 - J.Daniels pass deep right to T.McLaurin for 86 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cowboys rush three and drop eight. Josh Butler forces Terry McLaurin back to the help, but never the less, the throw and the speed kinda do the exact same thing that Turpin just did to Washington. Next Gen says McLaurin’s top speed was 20.11 mph, but it was still plenty fast enough. Obviously, eight guys have to be able to stay behind their one guy in this situation, but it clearly was not good enough.
4Q - 0:21 - A.Seibert kicks onside 8 yards from WAS 35 to WAS 43. J.Thomas for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
What a moment this was. Yes, it was probably not the smartest play ever, but I would never question a player who never touches the ball seeing the end zone and saying it is his time to become a legend. Juanyeh Thomas, go get your touchdown.
He surely was not watching when Randal Williams did this to Andy Reid and scored the fastest touchdown in NFL history back in 2003. But, I know some of you will want to see that one, too:
Basically, the rule is simple: they can’t touch you or the ball until it goes 10 yards or you touch the ball. And, by that moment, he is probably gone if he keeps his feet. Yes, Washington still had a chance with the Hail Mary, but I am not going to be mad at anyone for scoring a touchdown.
Cowboys needed a win badly. Micah Parsons dominates and Josh Butler gets his day.
Bob Sturm
Nov 26, 2024
Our objectives today:
- The Offensive Overview vs the Commanders
- The Defensive Overview vs the Commanders
- 2025 Pieces that We Are Tracking
- Plays that defined this game - Xs and Os breakdown
The Offensive Overview vs the Commanders
In analyzing this current form of the Cowboys' offense, we obviously have to offer some level of “grading on a curve.” On Sunday, they did not have QB Dak Prescott, RG Zack Martin, LG Tyler Smith, TE Jake Ferguson, and WR Brandin Cooks. Not just five starters, but five very significant starters from the offense that started the season.
I’m not trying to lower the bar of expectation here, but I do think it is notable that the Cowboys have had a reasonably “watchable” offense in the two games since the Eagles left town. We expected every week to be “unwatchable,” and while it certainly won’t make us forget the glory years, it is objectively better. You wanted a game plan that could succeed? I think we have to acknowledge that the offense is doing things that are at least functional, given their dire circumstances.
Take a look at the game log:
The vertical blue line shows the moment Prescott was lost. The three horizontal lines emphasize the yardage totals for each game. 5.4 yards per play is not going to break records, but it is roughly where an NFL offense needs to be, and you can see that they hit it against Washington. Going backward, it had not been there since the Pittsburgh game—the last time they had won.
Not everything is great, at all. But when Cooper Rush played that game against the Eagles, we started wondering if they could score in double digits again this year. Now, we see a clear investment in Rico Dowdle, and Rush is, in fact, running the offense properly. This says nothing about an offensive line that put on a very nice performance of its own.
I do want to concede that saying the offense scored 34 points is somewhat disingenuous, but then again, the offense earned several points that ended up as special teams gaffes. Overall, the ball moved up and down the field at a pretty decent clip.
That offensive line story is worth talking about. Below, I thought I would show you two minutes of mostly running plays to offer some hope for what might be available in-house for 2025. The Cowboys' offensive line on Sunday consisted of LT Tyler Guyton (with Asim Richards playing a few series, too), LG TJ Bass, C Cooper Beebe, RG Brock Hoffman, and RT Terence Steele.
In particular, I thought the guard-center-guard group of Bass (66), Beebe (56), and Hoffman (67) played a pretty physical game where they were getting movement up front. This won’t make you forget Emmitt’s line, but based on what we thought we might see, I have to say there is plenty to like.
Mike McCarthy takes plenty of criticism, much of it deserved, but I do think it is worth referencing his long history of developing low-investment offensive line players into NFL starters. At Green Bay, they seldom used top picks on the offensive line like Dallas always does. Yet, their offensive lines were a huge part of their identity, and every year they showed they had backups who could contribute and hold their own. I was thinking about that as Bass was really playing well. He has been one of my favorites for a few years now, and I can see a scenario where he allows the Cowboys to get creative up front for 2025 by giving him a guard spot. He still needs to work on his pass protection, but he is a mean and nasty interior guy who gets displacement on run plays.
If I were to give you a disappointment on offense, it has to be that the rest of the wide receivers beyond Lamb still seem pretty pedestrian.
Clearly, I tried willing Jalen Tolbert into a starter, but I don’t know if that is in the cards. The production never seems to quite equal my expectations, despite them playing him nearly every down. Through 11 games, he has played 647 snaps, so we surely cannot act like they haven’t committed to him. Luckily for him, he is not being pushed too hard, so maybe his breakout is coming.
On the other side, Luke Schoonmaker appears capable of being a decent tight end. The issue with him – and this is not his fault – is that he was over-drafted for this situation. Valuation has never been the strong point of this front office.
The Defensive Overview vs the Commanders
Honestly, I think we are starting to have a story to tell about this defense. We won’t see it much statistically because they still did give up 400 yards as the final few minutes and that one pass play changed everything. But, I think if you watched the game, you were certainly not impressed with a big part of Washington’s offensive attack. They did not run all over Dallas and Jayden Daniels’ runs were pretty much the only severe damage while the passing game was underwhelming most of the day.
Looking at the drive chart, you will see that Washington had one drive that we would suggest was impressive until late in the fourth quarter when the Dallas posture changed a bit:
The indicators for what makes a Dallas defensive effort impressive for me are simple. Are they able to get to the QB? Are they able to force some turnovers? And are they able to trouble the offense in critical spots like third down?
I think when we look at the data box (thanks to Kevin Utz again), we see a lot of green ink on those critical categories and a good portion of it is because they have their talisman back.
Those numbers are mixed for sure. We should also point out that there was no Trevon Diggs in this game and Caelen Carson has been shelved for the time being (properly).
But, the defense is back to where they are throwing their own punches and that changes how an offense functions. Now, they are not so confident in all of their plans. They are actually fearful of certain situations, because they are being attacked, too.
This is the only way to play defense in the NFL. And having Micah Parsons back has changed the math substantially.
Look at some of his work from Sunday:
He is absolutely one of a kind, and when you watch film, you could identify Micah Parsons without a number. He played a tremendous game on Sunday, and his presence on this defense changes everything.
I will save everyone the sermon today on why “trading Micah for picks” is one of those ideas out there in fan-land that I think, on its surface, is a horrendously poor idea. But trust me, I don’t see any way this organization would better itself by sending away truly generational talent. He is beyond special, and his tape almost always shows it.
In other words, my plan for 2025 is absolutely based on a defense that is built around a fortified DT position and having Micah Parsons and DeMarvion Overshown flying around, destroying things with blinding pursuit.
Splash Plays vs Washington
Despite missing a month, I think it is conceivable that Micah will be leading the team in splash plays by Friday. Below is the season leaderboard.
We figure the defense will have a chance to get its first home win and its first home defensive performance that they will be proud of in 2024 on Thursday. We shall see.
2025 Pieces that We Are Tracking
Every week when we do these reports, I want to give you a look at a few of the pieces for the future. Some players step forward and make a few plays and we should give them some recognition in an effort to keep the optimism flowing a bit for a new dawn.
This week, I have two new ones and checking back on the same guy we always check back on:
No. 31 - CB Josh Butler
I will tell you that Josh Butler is a name I don’t have a ton of information on, other than he is a great story that has been featured on social media because he has overcome plenty in his life. We all love stories like that, but beyond that, he has not been much on our radar except he seemed to be a “camp body” in 2023 and 2024 and found his way on to the practice squad. Here was the post:
- 2019: He brought his two dogs along with him for senior day after losing both his parents at Michigan State
- 2021: He began a career in acting appearing in the TV series “All American”
- 2022: He released his first music album, “The Motive”
- 2023: He signed with the Michigan Panthers of the USFL
- 2023: He made the Cowboy’s practice squad and played in the preseason games
- 2024: He was elevated to the active roster last Monday In his second career start today, he put up 12 total tackles, 3 pbu’s, and 1 sack
Over the last two weeks, the Cowboys have been down corners and his number has been called after Caelen Carson hit hard times. What we saw on Sunday was a guy who looked like he belonged on a NFL field getting after it.
The tape is pretty good, aside from that one issue at the end.
No. 89 - TE Brevyn Spann-Ford
Spann-Ford is interesting because he was really someone they wanted as a UDFA who signed for a real nice amount of cash. His tape above has one seam throw, but more importantly, they used him to get the run game going with his motion on nearly every play and then being the lead blocker in front of some runs. Despite being so tall, he appears to really like run-blocking and that is probably why they want to use his help all they can. This is good stuff. He gets in there and mixes things up.
Finally, here is Mazi Smith for the week.
Slowly, but surely, he is putting more good tape out there. His physicality is growing. His fight is improving. He is staying after it and working. There is still plenty to clean up, but this is what development looks like. Again, the pick has been made and there is no going back. But, now that we are where we are, do you give up or do you try to grow? He is trying and so are the Cowboys.
Plays that defined this game - Xs and Os breakdown
I won’t belabor this, but there were seven plays I wanted to make sure get studied here and as you might expect, a fair number are special teams moments.2Q - 0:24 - 2-
1-DAL 23 - (:24) (No Huddle, Shotgun) C.Rush pass short right intended for C.Lamb INTERCEPTED by N.Igbinoghene at DAL 33. N.Igbinoghene to DAL
22 for 11 yards (C.Lamb). FUMBLES (C.Lamb), RECOVERED by DAL-H.Luepke at DAL 19. H.Luepke pushed ob at DAL 19 for no gain
OK, this one is simple. The eye in the sky doesn’t lie is said because it means we will be watching you at all times. CeeDee Lamb had a moment where he thinks he is the victim of a penalty, sees it goes to an interception, and then does something about it with hustle and determination. He knocks the ball loose and back to his team. Later, he also sees he did draw a penalty and the play won’t matter, but it matters to me. And it mattered to the outcome of the game, because the very next play verified that everything matters.
Here it is.
2Q - 0:14 - 1-10-DAL 31 - C.Rush pass deep right to J.Brooks to WAS 28 for 41 yards (B.St-Juste). Penalty on WAS-B.St-Juste, Illegal Contact, declined.
The very next play is what helped Dallas poach a field goal at the end of the 1st half. It was a deep shot to Jalen Brooks and the Cowboys biggest play of the day. It shows the benefit of being aggressive from your own 31-yard line with just 0:14 left in the half. The protection is fantastic and the Commanders are in Cover-1. This means the single-high safety (11-Chinn) is waiting for Cooper to make a decision. Rush decides to give Jalen Brooks a try and I will tell you that I think Lamb is actually a better idea. Maybe, but Brooks still turns out to not only draw a penalty but also make the catch. One snap later, the game is tied going to halftime. Good stuff from this offense all around.
3Q - 9:59 - 3-3-DAL 17 - J.Daniels left end for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
This is a third-and-short and Dallas continues to struggle with the zone-read and Daniels runs it well. You can see the run fake inside freezes the read edge defender (99-Golston) for just that key moment. From there, DaRon Bland has to get the outside edge, but clearly does not because 82-Sinnott gets to the outside and then just flattens him badly. From there, it is a foot-race between 28-Hooker and Daniels and that is not a problem for the rookie QB and the Commanders end their best drive of the day with an emphatic touchdown. This is where I thought they were about to run away with the game. Boy, was I wrong.
4Q - 5:21 - 3-6-WAS 22 - C.Rush pass deep middle to L.Schoonmaker for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Dallas is up 13-9 when this play happens and is sitting on a 3rd and 6 from the Washington 22. Again, we know that conservatively, you take the field goal and carry on with a 16-9 lead, trying to get a stop. What we like is that they are trying to win the game and are acting accordingly. Washington is bringing five rushers and playing Cover 1 behind it. The deep safety is going to help on Lamb, so again, it isn’t a target to Lamb, but he is dictating coverage. If Dallas can get this protection right, then Schoonmaker will beat Chinn on a vertical. It requires 76-Asim Richards to deal with 6-Dante Fowler, and we know that will be tough, but he manages. Meanwhile, Chinn looks like he never dreams Schoonmaker will run a seam and sits down at the sticks. Boy, was he wrong, and Rush never flinches. The moment the deep safety vacates, Rush knows he just needs a throw anywhere close, and it will be a touchdown. Good job by this offense for jumping on this beautifully. Well done. This play is maybe the best example on Cooper Rush’s resume of why he is playing right now. He sees things pretty well.
4Q - 3:02 - A.Seibert kicks 61 yards from WAS 35 to DAL 4. K.Turpin MUFFS catch, and recovers at DAL 1. K.Turpin for 99 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
I was planning today to point out guys who made key blocks on this Turpin kickoff return beauty, but the more I looked, the more I am not sure he really got any noticeable help. I cannot believe 39-Jeremy Reaves for Washington is within arm’s reach at the moment of the spin.
From yesterday’s piece:
He ran 21.35 mph and it is a joy to see.
4Q - 0:33 - 1-10-WAS 14 - J.Daniels pass deep right to T.McLaurin for 86 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cowboys rush three and drop eight. Josh Butler forces Terry McLaurin back to the help, but never the less, the throw and the speed kinda do the exact same thing that Turpin just did to Washington. Next Gen says McLaurin’s top speed was 20.11 mph, but it was still plenty fast enough. Obviously, eight guys have to be able to stay behind their one guy in this situation, but it clearly was not good enough.
4Q - 0:21 - A.Seibert kicks onside 8 yards from WAS 35 to WAS 43. J.Thomas for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
What a moment this was. Yes, it was probably not the smartest play ever, but I would never question a player who never touches the ball seeing the end zone and saying it is his time to become a legend. Juanyeh Thomas, go get your touchdown.
He surely was not watching when Randal Williams did this to Andy Reid and scored the fastest touchdown in NFL history back in 2003. But, I know some of you will want to see that one, too:
Basically, the rule is simple: they can’t touch you or the ball until it goes 10 yards or you touch the ball. And, by that moment, he is probably gone if he keeps his feet. Yes, Washington still had a chance with the Hail Mary, but I am not going to be mad at anyone for scoring a touchdown.
