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The Dallas Cowboys won their preseason opener, but Brian Schottenheimer found two areas that failed to meet his standard. Dallas defeated the Seattle Seahawks 17-7 behind an impressive defensive performance. The Cowboys allowed only 76 total yards over Seattle's final seven possessions and received multiple encouraging contributions from players competing for roster spots.
Schottenheimer still was not pleased with the special teams or the offensive line. The Cowboys allowed 144 yards on six combined kickoff and punt returns. Seattle's average offensive possession began at its own 42-yard line, repeatedly creating difficult situations for the Dallas defense.
"Our mantra is get back to basics," Schottenheimer said. "Got to pay more attention to detail. Very, very disappointed in how we lost contain. Very disappointed in how we gave up kick-side leverage."
Schottenheimer also criticized the communication from Dallas' coverage units.
#brian #sporting #line #disappointed
The Dallas Cowboys won their preseason opener, but Brian Schottenheimer found two areas that failed to meet his standard. Dallas defeated the Seattle Seahawks 17-7 behind an impressive defensive performance. The Cowboys allowed only 76 total yards over Seattle's final seven possessions and received multiple encouraging contributions from players competing for roster spots.
Schottenheimer still was not pleased with the special teams or the offensive line. The Cowboys allowed 144 yards on six combined kickoff and punt returns. Seattle's average offensive possession began at its own 42-yard line, repeatedly creating difficult situations for the Dallas defense.
"Our mantra is get back to basics," Schottenheimer said. "Got to pay more attention to detail. Very, very disappointed in how we lost contain. Very disappointed in how we gave up kick-side leverage."
Schottenheimer also criticized the communication from Dallas' coverage units.
#brian #sporting #line #disappointed
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