Cowboys vs Skins: Pre-Game thread

[donofriose]

Originally Posted by SirLK26

Their defense is overrated. If our defense plays well and the special teams don't have any f*ckups, this game should be close.

I would take their defense over the skins defense, especially their defensive coordinator. I think the skins keep it close for a half and the Cowboys pull away in the third quarter.

[SirLK26]

Originally Posted by donofriose

I would take their defense over the skins defense, especially their defensive coordinator. I think the skins keep it close for a half and the Cowboys pull away in the third quarter.

Ehhh... that defense looks okay right now, but it's because of the offense. They're just facing fewer plays this year. Remember how bad they were last year? Check out these stats:


They're allowing the same number of yards-per-play as last year: 6.1.

They don't have a good pass rush, with 6 sacks on the year. Considerably worse than last year, when they finished with 34.

They're on pace for 1 more turnover than last year, with a team turnover ration of -1(granted, quite a bit better than us).

Their opposing team's 3rd down conversion percentage(42%)is the same as our opponent's, and only slightly lower than theirs last year(43%).


Sorry, not impressed. Although I would say Marinelli is doing a solid job considering the kind of talent they have.

[punch it in]

Originally Posted by SirLK26

Ehhh... that defense looks okay right now, but it's because of the offense. They're just facing fewer plays this year. Remember how bad they were last year? Check out these stats:





They're allowing the same number of yards-per-play as last year: 6.1.



They don't have a good pass rush, with 6 sacks on the year. Considerably worse than last year, when they finished with 34.



They're on pace for 1 more turnover than last year, with a team turnover ration of -1(granted, quite a bit better than us).



Their opposing team's 3rd down conversion percentage(42%)is the same as our opponent's, and only slightly lower than theirs last year(43%).





Sorry, not impressed. Although I would say Marinelli is doing a solid job considering the kind of talent they have.

They are tackling better. Doesnt show up in the stat lines. They are being coached above and beyond their talent level. Haslett doesnt even know what that means, and he never has.