The Dallas start surprised everyone by the solvency it showed in both units. It was not impossible for him to reach a 4-1 record, although the force with which he is doing it certainly draws attention. That prominence doesn’t just generate praise from fans, but other franchises are already beginning to take a closer look at each step the Cowboys take.
Coordinators are the main focus of analysis. Dan Quinn was already a highly rated coach by the NFL. His previous experiences with both the Seahawks and Falcons allow him to stay in the conversation for a head coach position in the near future. However, many are slowly discovering Kellen Moore.
“I like what it does. I like the way they attack defensively. I think it’s smart. They use their staff very well. They disguise a lot of what they do. And that’s what great offensive minds do. For the players, it seems very simple and they are the same concepts, but they hide it and execute plays with many different styles, “said Troy Aikman in a radio interview with The Musers on 105.3 The Ticket.
CeeDee Lamb: Kellen Moore “reminds me a lot of Coach (Lincoln) Riley. It’s just like, he’s so smart. … That’s why he brings so much success to this offense. Kellen definitely does a great job of drawing things up.”
Lamb has been lobbying to throw a pass pic.twitter.com/zbkkzWkBFg
– Jon Machota (onjonmachota) October 14, 2021
On this point there is something that Moore did very well. Week 1 had left more than a slump against the Buccaneers. In that game who suffered an injury was Michael Gallup. While the wide receiver spot is covered on the roster, it wasn’t easy to replace Gallup in what was expected to be a predominantly passing attack.
The offensive coordinator’s solution was brilliant because it served to add an extra dimension to the unit. A big revelation last year was Dalton Schultz. With the absence of the wide receiver, it was an ideal situation to use two tight ends. That combination of Schultz with the recovered Blake Jarwin paid off hugely.
In the area in which the fruits were seen was in the running attack. Several hours were spent debating whether Ezekiel Elliott should still be the starting running back. The idea of giving Tony Pollard more snaps was another element to include in the discussion. What Moore managed to do is do both with surprising effectiveness.
Cowboys with the Zeke to Pollard Option play to ice the game. pic.twitter.com/4COediwrDb
— Nate Tice (@Nate_Tice) October 3, 2021
Elliott seems closer to his version in previous years. His 452 yards rank third in the league, but the most important thing is his 5.3 yards per carry. Pollard became the much-needed change of pace, and his stats confirm his potential because he’s also in the top ten. The RB totals 325 yards averaging an extraordinary 6.4 per attempt.
An innovation Moore implemented turned out to be as novel as it was dangerous for defenses. That was the inclusion of a package that has Connor McGovern as a fullback. The substitute guard looked very good in that facet creating holes for the runners. Considering how it worked up to here, they are sure to continue to appear.
The other great virtue is the selection of plays you are making in each game. A very fluid movement is what the offense achieves with consistency. At the same time, the balance is being equitable. Dallas used the running game 163 times and Dak Prescott’s arm 165. That distribution allows for unpredictability.
More Connor McGovern at FB, please! pic.twitter.com/gZJQx4IzNI
— Marcus Mosher (@Marcus_Mosher) September 28, 2021
Very original designs were seen several times that signified key actions. For example, to close the win against the Panthers with a delivery of Zeke to Pollard. Another brilliant decision was in Elliott’s most recent passing touchdown. However, so much attention will make it very difficult to keep competitors away from tempting Moore in the offseason.
A comment from Aikman could materialize if the offense continues to crush those in front of him: “I know Dak realizes that in all likelihood Kellen will not be his coordinator for much longer. Because it has impressed so many people in the league ”, he concluded. For it to go there is still missing. Now is the time to focus on the current season.
