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Last week Klayton Adams said the offense is still looking for its identity, but it's all the same players from last season, the same coordinator and the same play-caller. How can they not know what their identity is at this point? – Robert Garcia/*Dallas*, TX
Patrik: Because they're trying to be something they aren't, that's why. This is not the Air Raid offense. Even the Greatest Show on Turf saw Marshall Faulk shred teams on the ground, every year, and that's what the Cowboys should be aspiring toward. No, Javonte Williams isn't Marshall Faulk, but he is one of the best RB in the league currently, and he's been all but abandoned as of late. Passing on 37 out of 38 plays to follow his rushing touchdown is egregious, and that's the bottom line. With Tyler Smith back on the field, not running the ball is mind-boggling in games that aren't a blowout. Hopefully, that changes in Philly but, until/unless it does, the identity they established in 2025 will stay there: in 2025.
Tommy: I think it's because they've struggled to find a consistent run game. Having that sets up so much and allows the playbook to really open up for Brian Schottenheimer and company. Yes, they've had to play from behind sometimes, but at the same time they've been behind by a possession or two at most with time left on the clock to be able to run and operate your normal offense, in my opinion. I think that getting the run game going early in games will fix a lot of problems and allow this offense to consistently move the ball down the field more often over the course of four quarters.
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