I thought they needed to try the fake to Barber and toss to Jones to the side. Maybe a nice crossing route by Austin as a follow-up.
*sigh*
I don't think most defenses can take a continued onslaught (pick a side) by backs with lead blockers the size of Dallas'. But, more importantly, you've got to keep them on the field to tire them out.
Maybe, you go the first half wearing them down, get a few good runs in, and then things open up later for your quarterback. If I see my quarterback getting slammed, I put my fullback in charge and hit 'em with everything I've got.
I probably wouldn't make a very good coach 'cause the minute my QB got slammed, I'd be focused on putting the hurt on everyone from center on out.
As a lineman, I'd be proud to lead block where I knew my back was coming in to finish off whatever stood in the way. And, I'd be up for it as long as it took to wear 'em down. As a coach, I could care if points were on the board compared to the 'substitutions' taking place on the other side. Points are for later.
Basically, my line and my backs would have less than an hour to kick somebody's ass and if we pick your number, so be it. Then, we'd get tricky with receivers.