Would you draft a DE in the 1st?

[Cowboyny]

This class is loaded at DE. I could see as many as 6 DEs go in the first in which case I think we’d have a great shot to get one. With the importance of pass rush and seeing how having a great rotation has made our defense great Id lean towards yes over reaching for a bigger need.

Fowler in final year of contract
Basham in final year or contract
Armstrong FA after next year

I'm not opposed to it, but don't believe the front office will view a pass rusher as a top need. Only if a blinking light type scenario happens.

 

[cnuball21]

I'm not opposed to it, but don't believe the front office will view a pass rusher as a top need. Only if a blinking light type scenario happens.

Unfortunately I think they’re trying to make Parsons an every down DE which is a horrible decision. If so, you’re probably right.

 

[Texas2Step41]

Tyree Wilson please

 

[cnuball21]

Tyree Wilson please

Dudes a beast…I think I read he’s leading college in pressures.

 

[kskboys]

Unfortunately I think they’re trying to make Parsons an every down DE which is a horrible decision. If so, you’re probably right.

Very similar to leaving Ratliff at NT. Horrible decision, shortened his career.

 

[Texas2Step41]

Dudes a beast…I think I read he’s leading college in pressures.

Man him on this team would be SCARY

 

[cnuball21]

Very similar to leaving Ratliff at NT. Horrible decision, shortened his career.

Rat was the definition of a stud 3T…had no business playing 1T.

Only the Cowboys are capable of ruining someone like Parsons. He’s just not built to play DE and they’re running him out there 80% of the snaps.

So incredibly dumb.

 

[Mr_437]

DEs for 2023 signed:
DLaw
DA
Sam
Golston (DE/DT)

There's definitely room for another DE.

 

[cnuball21]

DEs for 2023 signed:
DLaw
DA
Sam
Golston (DE/DT)

There's definitely room for another DE.

And DA is gone after next year.

 

[Mr_437]

And DA is gone after next year.

So DE is really a need.

DQ has to get Sam more reps to develop, now.

 

[cnuball21]

So DE is really a need.

DQ has to get Sam more reps to develop, now.

And with how terrible every DE not named Tank has played the run it’s looking more and more like a need.

 

[visionary]

This class is loaded at DE. I could see as many as 6 DEs go in the first in which case I think we’d have a great shot to get one. With the importance of pass rush and seeing how having a great rotation has made our defense great Id lean towards yes over reaching for a bigger need.

Fowler in final year of contract
Basham in final year or contract
Armstrong FA after next year

Yep as long as we sign a good FA DT
I won’t quibble with DL, OL or CB in rd 1

 

[cnuball21]

Yep as long as we sign a good FA DT
I won’t quibble with DL, OL or CB in rd 1

Man watching Carter (UGA) today was a treat. Dude is the definition of a blue chip DT. Just straight game wrecker.

Since he’ll be out of reach Payne would be the perfect FA DT then we can go BPA at OL, DL, WR etc.

 

[VACowboy]

I’d disagree. Sam was outside of the top 50 on almost every big board out there and it wasn’t just off the field concerns. A good amount even had him as a 3rd rounder. There were legit concerns around his pass rush technique and run defense..

There were concerns but I don't how legit they were. He had all the physical tools and compiled amazing umbers playing in the SEC. The only reason anyone questioned him against the run is he was playing inside. When a guy rushes the passer like Williams did in college you draft him and worry about his run defense later.

 

[cnuball21]

There were concerns but I don't how legit they were. He had all the physical tools and compiled amazing umbers playing in the SEC. The only reason anyone questioned him against the run is he was playing inside. When a guy rushes the passer like Williams did in college you draft him and worry about his run defense later.

Yea, it’s just hard for me to bite bc it was on almost every scouting report. Like I pulled together a bunch around draft time and I think his average ranking was in the 70s.

Good for us bc at worst it looks like we have an outstanding situational pass rusher. Would love to see me against the run before I think he can be an every down guy.

 

[Avery]

Just don't see it happening as I'd much rather find someone else for the middle. I'd go secondary over DE.

 

[darthseinfeld]

Unfortunately I think they’re trying to make Parsons an every down DE which is a horrible decision. If so, you’re probably right.

Very similar to leaving Ratliff at NT. Horrible decision, shortened his career.

If he has his hand in the dirt on 50-60% of passing plays, he will be fine. If he plays DE in running downs he will wear down

 

[BleedSilverandBlue]

This class is loaded at DE. I could see as many as 6 DEs go in the first in which case I think we’d have a great shot to get one. With the importance of pass rush and seeing how having a great rotation has made our defense great Id lean towards yes over reaching for a bigger need.

Fowler in final year of contract
Basham in final year or contract
Armstrong FA after next year

CB depth is reaching critical levels. We are looking down the barrel of having to start Bossman or Nashon Wright opposite of Diggs next year. I like Bland best in the slot. They may end up having to reach for best CB available if they don't make a good FA signing this offseason.

Payne would be the perfect FA DT

Payne would be my #1 FA target hands down. Add him to this defense and you are looking at an absolutely suffocating unit. The price is likely going to be prohibitive though.

 

[cnuball21]

CB depth is reaching critical levels. We are looking down the barrel of having to start Bossman or Nashon Wright opposite of Diggs next year. I like Bland best in the slot. They may end up having to reach for best CB available if they don't make a good FA signing this offseason.



Payne would be my #1 FA target hands down. Add him to this defense and you are looking at an absolutely suffocating unit. The price is likely going to be prohibitive though.

Let’s give KJ a chance before writing him off. He’s only a 2nd year pro and the team knew he was a little raw when drafted.

I still think he can be a quality pro.

 

[reddyuta]

nope.A huge DT on the other hand will complete our defense.