Mick Shots: Just maybe this offense is for real

FRISCO, Texas – Sustainable seems to be a very popular word these days.

Sustainable energy.

Sustainable gardens.

Sustainable food.

Well, how about we propose one more?

Sustainable offense.

That's right, offense, as in the Cowboys' top-ranked NFL offense, producing 390.6 yards per game after the first seven weeks of the season.

The No. 2 scoring team, averaging 31.7 points a game.

The No. 2 passing offense, averaging 268.4 passing yards per game.

The No. 3 rushing offense, averaging 4.9 yards per attempt.

No. 1 when it comes to average sacks allowed per pass play, right at .03 per attempt.

Yep, this is what this Cowboys offense, under the direction of head coach and play-caller Brian Schottenheimer, is doing in these first seven games of the season, and maybe most importantly, o