The running game is always a key component of success or failure in football, regardless of the era. The Cowboys failed to meet the mark this past season on both sides of the ball.
The Cowboys’ inability to run the ball effectively on offense and their defense’s glut of running yards were evident in their season-long losses.
For his first offseason media meeting, head coach Mike McCarthy was asked especially to address the run, both on offense and defense, on Thursday.
In the grand scheme of things, McCarthy stated, “I think we need to be better in both areas over the course of the year.” “I believe it’s something we were discussing,” These are the things that pertain to training, how you perform it, and how you can get better at it. In both areas, we are not where we should be.
In both categories, the Cowboys’ location was essentially in the middle of the pack. At 112.9 yards per game on offense, they were 14th out of 32 teams in terms of rushing yards per contest. They ranked 16th in defense, giving up 112.4 yards per game, and were exactly in the center of the pack.
Mike McCarthy discusses Tyron Smith’s future with the Cowboys. Rodriguez, Mauricio, AtoZ Sports
This season, Smith played a lot more than anyone had predicted.
It’s difficult to give up on one of the best pass pro tackles in the entire league, even if the Cowboys have been planning to move on from the future Hall of Famer since they selected Tyler Smith in the 2022 NFL Draft.
In 2023, Smith was named to the Second Team All-Pro, after only allowing three sacks and 21 pressures in 610 pass-blocking snaps. Smith appeared to have flown back in time to his most
healthy days in the NFL, but he was able to take all of the information and experience with him.
When questioned by reporters about his discussions with Smith, McCarthy responded, “I think the biggest thing for Tyron is, you know, we talked about the path of his season and the training plan that was in place for him.” “This is without a doubt the best season I’ve had with him since 2020. That made him feel incredibly good.
Granted, Smith dealt with injuries all season long and missed a total of four games. In all those, he was missed. With a revised deal full of playing-time incentives, the Cowboys reduced the risk associated with his erratic health.
According to his deal, Dak Prescott will remain with the Cowboys for a number of further years. PFT Mike Florio
An extension including Dak Prescott seemed inevitable.
It seems there was some doubt as to whether head coach Mike McCarthy would return to the Cowboys. They will without a doubt welcome back quarterback Dak Prescott.
