Scott Linehan explains why Cowboys have passed on first-and-goal from the 4 instead of handing to Ezekiel Elliott – Jon Machota, SportsDay DallasOffensive coordinator Scott Linehan has certainly endured his fair share of criticism throughout the season. Some of that extends to his decision to, on more than one occasion, call pass plays in first and goal situations instead of running the ball with Ezekiel Elliott. Linehan explained his reasoning behind those decisions.
“That’s a good question,” offensive coordinator Scott Linehan said Tuesday. “They know that’s what we want to do.”
Linehan went on to explain that the decision is largely about balance.