IRVING, Texas – Through two games of the season, the lack of a consistent running game is once again a hot topic for the Cowboys.
But team owner/general manager Jerry Jones is optimistic things can turn around.
"I see improvement in the future in our running game," Jones told 105.3 FM "The Fan" on his regular radio show Tuesday morning. "I look at how much we're improved in our offensive line. (Brian) Waters played good for the number of snaps he played. So Waters will be in there. That'll improve us. I think we have flexibility with our tight ends. We've got some answers there … we'll get it worked out."
When asked about running back DeMarco Murray, who had just 25 yards rushing on only 12 attempts Sunday, Jones said he graded out well from the coaches film after the Chiefs game. He praises his professional approach and his physical size as a runner, and then added, "I'd like to see him have more opportunities."
The Cowboys' average starting position on Sunday was their own 21-yard line and had four possessions starting at the 10 or closer to the goal line.
"You're going to be more conservative when you're backed up like we [embedded_ad] were," Jones said. "I want to credit (Kansas City's) defense. They have a good front. (Dontari) Poe was the talk of the combine. There was a question about his motor but there's not a question anymore. He did give us fits. Hopefully, there won't be any more Poes."
When asked about the differences between a Bill Callahan-called game and what the Cowboys had the last few years with Garrett, Jones joked it would take "five hours" to get into full detail of all the changes. But he did give some hints of what he expects to see more of in the future.
"I think we'll see more play-action, more zone blocking," Jones said. "You'll see us emphasize the tight ends more. I think this Terrance Williams is really improving practice by practice. I think he can put some pressure on those (defensive) backs."
