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Spagnola: This should be their biggest concern – Mickey Spagnola, DallasCowboys.com
While sometimes good, there are also some major concerns.
In those six losses, the Cowboys gave up 199 of a total of 363 points in 18 games, averaging 33.1 points per game. Granted, the defense was only responsible for 41 points in the loss to the Packers in the playoffs, but even in the one game in which the Cowboys allowed their lowest score of 22 points, the defense allowed the Dolphins a 12-play, 64-yard drive that ended the game. started. -A walk-off 29-yard field goal that won the game as time expired.
Otherwise, they would have defeated the Dolphins 20-19. Then it was a rare oddity since they beat Detroit 20-19. This marked the first time in a season, and the third and fourth time in franchise history, that they won two games by the same score. The only other 20-19 wins were in 2011 when they beat Miami on Thanksgiving and in 2012 when they won at Cincinnati.
As for rushing yards in those six losses, why did they only hold Miami to less than 100 yards (91), giving up an average of 166.8 rushing yards in those six losses? And the Cowboys were able to beat Detroit by just one point while allowing 125 rushing yards — the Lions gave up on kicking the extra point that would have sent the game into overtime. .
Again, this is why this season was so deceiving, going 12-5 for the third consecutive year under McCarthy and going 1-3 in the playoffs the last three seasons. The Cowboys are just 4-5 against teams with winning records, defeating the Rams (10-7), second-time Eagles (11-6), and Seahawks (9-8). However, they needed to score 41 points to win. 6th place, Lions (12 wins, 5 losses).
13 Final Thoughts on the Cowboys' 2023 Season – Ben Grimaldi, Cowboys Wire
There were a lot of good things, but there were also quite a few bad points.
McCarthy still struggled with game management.
While McCarthy did a great job in terms of turning the offense around, he was just as bad in game management situations, especially late in the contest. McCarthy lost his life late on several opposing teams who couldn't have been in that position.
In Week 13 against the Seattle Seahawks, McCarthy's team held a three-point lead and was easily within field goal range with 3 outs and 3rd base with 1:46 remaining. The Seahawks had no timeouts left, and had the Cowboys run for a first down, they could have cut the clock down to about a minute or ran out the clock. Instead, McCarthy called for a pass, but the pass was not completed and the clock stopped, giving the Seahawks 40 seconds of additional time to counterattack, but luckily due to the defense's stand. It was not successful.
Four weeks later, McCarthy was doing the same thing against the Detroit Lions. If McCarthy hadn't called for a pass on second down, the Cowboys could have run the clock and forced the Lions to take a timeout within the two-minute warning. The pass was incomplete, allowing the Lions to save him 40 seconds and give him a chance for a comeback.
Are Seahawks nearing a “conclusion” on Dan Quinn's decision? – Adam Schultz, All Seahawks
Quinn may soon return to her old base.
The Seattle Seahawks' search process for Pete Carroll's replacement continues. After 14 years on the job, a change was needed, but there was no quick turnaround.
Amid all the speculation, one name that has been consistently linked to the Seahawks is Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Dan Quinn. Given his experience with the franchise thus far, I feel like he will definitely be hired, but nothing has materialized yet.
However, ESPN analyst Field Yates still has a hunch that Quinn will eventually settle in Seattle.
“Within hours of that announcement, it felt like the 'Dan Quinn is coming to Seattle' story was already generating a lot of momentum,” Yates said via Wyman and Bob of Seattle Sports. “And of course it's logical in the sense that Dan knows just about everyone who's been in this building for a long time. He's been a head coach himself, so it's no surprise what he can bring to the table. You kind of know. He's a defensive-minded guy. Of course, that's important for the team and I think we're in really good shape offensively right now. Defensively he really, really needs to figure it out. My general sense is that we're still moving toward Dan Quinn's conclusion.”
Most improved player on all 32 NFL teams after the 2023 regular season – Zoltan Budej, PFF
According to PFF, they give the Most Improved Cowboys a bland rating.
dallas cowboys:CB Daron Brand
2022 PFF grade: 71.9
2023 PFF grade: 90.4
Brand has improved astronomically since his rookie season in 2022, making him a candidate for Defensive Player of the Year. He set an NFL record with five pick-sixes and also earned the second-highest PFF overall grade among cornerbacks.
5 players the Cowboys should move forward in 2024 – Mark Heaney, Inside the Star
The Cowboys will have to make some difficult decisions.
Defensive back Jaylon Kearse was a gem for the Cowboys in 2021 after mediocre performances with the Lions and Vikings.
Kearse had 101 tackles and two interceptions in his first year with Dallas and was signed to a two-year, $10 million contract extension after that season.
However, Kearse's tackle numbers declined over the next two years, dropping to 77 in 2022 and 72 in 2023. His starting game totals also decreased in both years.
The veteran safety will be 30 years old by early next year, but it's not hard to see him on tape. His explosiveness and sideline-to-sideline ability diminished.
As I said with Williams, Kearse has his own penalty issues.
He was second among Cowboys defenders with six penalties. Two further penalties were denied. Four of those were personal fouls for 15 yards.
That's completely unacceptable, especially for a veteran in the final year of his contract.
Dallas is beginning to need to replace its aging “Big Three” safeties of Hooker, Wilson and Kearse, with the latter to be installed first.
Blog The Boys Podcast Network and YouTube Channel
The Blogging The Boys Podcast Network offers a different show every day, with two different shows every weekday.
- Monday: 1st & 10th, Tony Catalina & Aidan Davis
- Monday: Mark Lane and Sean Martin's Hidden Yard
- Tuesday: Writer's Block with Brandon Lowry, David Howman, Brandon Clements, and Chris Harring
- Tuesday: BTB Roundtable with various BTB staff
- Wednesday: NFC East Mixtape by RJ Ochoa and Brandon Lee Gowton
- Wednesday: Talkin' the Star with Connor Livesay and Joey Ickes
- Thursday: The Ocho with RJ Ochoa
- Thursday: Fun with Roy White and Tom Lyle
- Friday: Girls Talkin' Boys with Kelsey Charles and Meg Murray
- Friday: Star Seminar with Danny Phantom and Rubble Luthor
- Saturday: World Team with Meg Murray and Paul Stewart
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