As the Dallas Cowboys enter the 2013-14 season, the consistent theme is new. New name for the home stadium (AT&T Stadium), new defensive coordinator Monte Kiffin...bringing in a whole new scheme. And a new contract for embattled qb Tony Romo....much to the chagrin of not only Cowboys haters, but faithful fans as well. The NFL Network obviously agreed. They omitted Romo as one of the 100 best NFL players in 2013.
Stop playing.
It's not Romo's fault the Cowboys missed the playoffs the last three years. It's not Jerry Jones' fault either. And speaking of Big Jerry...all he did was take over a fledgling franchise, turn them into a dynasty practically overnight, and put his season ticket holders in the most elaborate sporting facility in the world. Who cares what he chooses to name his stadium?
But I digress.
If you want to see why the Cowboys are underachieving, look no further than the running game and defense. The trademark of the 90's Cowboys was a strong running game and good defense. Jerry's first Super Bowl team featured the league's leading rusher in Emmit Smith, and the league's number one defense. In 2009, the Cowboys last playoff season, Dallas finished second in the league in rushing offense...as well as defensive points per game allowed.
The last three years?....well.....um...
Dallas' rushing offense dropped to 16th in 2010, 18th in 2011, and 31st last season...averaging under 80 yards a game. Emmit Smith's high top fade must be rolling over in it's grave.
And for the defense?
31st in the league in points allowed per game in 2010, 16th in 2011, and 24th last year. A far cry from their 2009 collective effort.
And what about Romo?
Since Dallas last made the playoffs in 09 (6th), Tony Romo's passing offense finished 6th in 2010, 7th in 2011, and 3rd last season. Sure, he may not slit his wrist after an interception, but Romo has been getting it done. The passing game, and Romo specifically, have done their part.
Fix the run game...fix the defense....fix the Cowboys. follow @plcolter
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