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11/4/09

The Cowboys offensive line is a huge part of their recent success

How are the Cowboys winning? It might have to do with their outstanding offensive line play.

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Back when the Cowboys were rolling through the league in the early 1990's, one of their strengths was their ridiculously good offensive line. Almost two decades later, they're rebounding from a disappointing 2008, and putting together another pretty good season so far. Much like their previous success, it has a lot to do with their offensive line. Jean-Jacques Taylor of the Dallas Morning News points out that they average 327 pounds, and have been a huge part of their offensive prowess.

They average a ridiculous 5.4 yards per carry, and 147.5 rushing yards per game. Obviously, that line is doing something right.

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11/4/09

SweetCleanJaybo

3	They still commit a lot of stupid penalties. If Flozell Adams would stop jumping the gun before the snap, it would cut their penalties in half. I agree about the lines dominance. I just wish Jason Garrett would utilize the rushing game a little more.

11/4/09

Heyhey1970

3	Their O-Line needs to keep it up against a game Philly team this week. The winner of that game will at least enter into the conversation with the Saints and Vikings in the NFC. 5.4 yards a carry. Wow.

11/4/09

ary201

1. This line isn't that good at pass protection. Romo make them look better than they are.
2. This line can run block really well, esp. going to the right.
3. Losing Kyle Kosier AND Montrae Holland last year at LG was a big problem. Now that Kosier's back, they look good again. Shock!
4. Flo has definitely lost a step and a good defensive coordinator WILL make the Cowboys look REALLY bad before the season's over. The key will come when they realize they have the talent and power to overcome things like this.

11/4/09

SweetCleanJaybo

3	They still commit a lot of stupid penalties. If Flozell Adams would stop jumping the gun before the snap, it would cut their penalties in half. I agree about the lines dominance. I just wish Jason Garrett would utilize the rushing game a little more.

11/4/09

mk_donley

0	The Cowboys got the Eagles Sunday. The Cowboys' O-Line better bring their "A" game against a vaunted Eagles defense.

11/4/09

aos035

0	Heyhey1970 wrote: Their O-Line needs to keep it up against a game Philly team this week. The winner of that game will at least enter into the conversation with the Saints and Vikings in the NFC. 5.4 yards a carry. Wow. 8 ypc the first two games.

11/4/09

vindog

0	The Cowboys O-Line has always been a HUGE part of their winning traditions..... Last season, that O-Line was banged up all year and it showed at the end of the season when they couldn't protect Romo! The Cowboys go as that O-Line goes- plain and simple.