Dallas linebackers now

[CCBoy]

If we take LVE out, the issue remains that we have no cover at MLB that can stop the run.

Kendricks and not yet an argumental point.

Aide to Ukraine?

Kendricks spent the first eight seasons of his career with the Minnesota Vikings. He played seven of those years under Zimmer, the Cowboys' new defensive coordinator.




The former second-round pick tallied 919 tackles, 15 sacks, and nine interceptions during his Vikings tenure. Kendricks, a 2019 All-Pro, registered 117 tackles and 3.5 sacks for the Los Angeles Chargers in 2023.

After getting released by Los Angeles last week, Kendricks looked poised to join a ferocious 49ers defense. However, the 32-year-old appeared to have a change of heart.

He'll play for last year's No. 5 scoring defense instead of the No. 3 point-prevention unit. Kendricks can help a Cowboys defense that ranked 18th against the run after playing most of the season without Leighton Vander Esch.

https://thespun.com/nfl/everyone-had-same-reaction-to-cowboys-free-agency-signing

 

[Zekeats]

Clark showed some promises as a rookie then got beaten out by a safety. Whats the deal.

 

[CCBoy]

"Another change of heart: after agreeing to a deal with the 49ers, former Chargers and Vikings LB Eric Kendricks has decided to go to the Dallas Cowboys instead, per sources," Schefter said. "Mike Zimmer wanted Kendricks to help run his defense and Kendricks preferred to play in Dallas."

Kendricks, a former All-Pro, is coming off a productive 2023 season with the Los Angeles Chargers. The UCLA product had 117 tackles, 3.5 sacks and a forced fumble.

This is a tough blow to San Francisco's front seven. The 49ers wanted to sign Kendricks so he can temporarily replace Dre Greenlaw. The latter suffered a torn Achilles in the Super Bowl.

https://thespun.com/more/top-storie...free-agent-eric-kendricks-away-from-the-49ers

 

[CCBoy]

Kendricks fills perhaps one of Dallas' biggest needs as with so much unknown about the linebacker position with Leighton Vander Esch's future uncertain and DeMarvion Overshown an unknown commodity coming off his ACL injury, the Cowboys needed bodies - and they got one.

Kendricks is a tackling machine, registering over 100+ tackles in his last eight seasons. While that stat can be a little misleading, his instincts when approaching the run game are still high, as evidenced by his play last year with the Chargers.

ww.si.com/nfl/cowboys/news/dallas-cowboys-free-agency-eric-kendricks-beat-san-francisco-49ers-scouting-report-mike-zimmer

 

[Jipper]

Quick, explain if he is paid this year for a defensive end or a linebacker for his last year re-up.

He has played the majority of his snaps the last two years at DE and the cowboys have classified him as a DE , not sure why people still want to classify him as a LB.

He is at best a hybrid LB DE but certainly not a traditional LB and snap wise is more DE than LB

 

[CCBoy]

He has played the majority of his snaps the last two years at DE and the cowboys have classified him as a DE , not sure why people still want to classify him as a LB.

He is at best a hybrid LB DE but certainly not a traditional LB and snap wise is more DE than LB

Jerry Jones also probably provides him a jockey strap your analysis needs as well....yet again.

But he stole him from San Francisco also....while Parsons STILL provides linebacker group skills....yet for your lacking view again.

 

[CCBoy]

Clark showed some promises as a rookie then got beaten out by a safety. Whats the deal.

Rolls and applications have changed.

Oh, you are correct that it is still football and nothing else matters in one's chosen view of changes.

 

[Nova]

Analysis: no football players and valued defensive coach.

One must have taken finding out Santa was a seasonal value, harshly as a kid and never recovered.

Oh, truth is still valuable...even if a pessimist has to be reminded. No, there is in fact quality in the group.

We fans just do this all the time.

We add one marginal piece and suddenly the position group is a strength after being a glaring weakness last year?

 

[shabazz]

LVE injured repeatedly and likely to retire
Overshown coming off major injury has never started in NFL
Parsons does not want to play LB
Clark above average

Yep, great group

Yeah, this is truly an oft injured or mediocre group outside of Parsons.

Ask the Steelers or Ravens if they take this group over theirs.

 

[ErikWilliamsHeadSlap]

He has played the majority of his snaps the last two years at DE and the cowboys have classified him as a DE , not sure why people still want to classify him as a LB.

He is at best a hybrid LB DE but certainly not a traditional LB and snap wise is more DE than LB

The Cowboys didn't classify him as a DE. The NFLPA does that based on snaps.

 

[Jipper]

Jerry Jones also probably provides him a jockey strap your analysis needs as well....yet again.

But he stole him from San Francisco also....while Parsons STILL provides linebacker group skills....yet for your lacking view again.

I have no clue what the hell you are trying to say - all I said was micha is a edge rusher primarily not a LB as is fully documented by his snaps, playing position and designation..you are making zero sense

 

[Ranching]

I don't believe Damone Clark weighs 240 lbs. Guy gets pushed around like a rag doll.

Demarvion Overshown is a china doll and has and will always live in the trainer's room. Glorified big defensive back. Probably has a better shot at a country music singing career.

Someone woke up on the wrong side of the truck bed this morning. Many young players develop....why not give them a chance, since you can't cut them.

 

[TexasHillbilly]

LVE is going to retire...

I hope so. It's time. IF he wants to play for someone else that's fine. Let someone else pay bench warmers year in and year out.

 

[CCBoy]

I have no clue what the hell you are trying to say - all I said was micha is a edge rusher primarily not a LB as is fully documented by his snaps, playing position and designation..you are making zero sense

Not buying your excuse...and YOU need no cursing as well.

Answer referenced reason or just don't post on my comments. Not even responding to your forty replies of insult. How good are the new linebacker and the use of Parsons in that group. Apply to the section now that you fail to even acknowledge suddenly has a lot of potential.

If all you do is slander my comments instead...your virtue is more of an attempt to enhance yourself and not discuss. Woop ti doop.

Figures, you didn't do enough sports to know what a jock is for...even if Jerry provides that as well.

 

[Cowboys93]

Not yet a given there. He has talent, knowledge, and a career choice that will fall upon his own shoulders. I won't choose his value for him...all can't be just assumptions with careers. There has been a ton of non - team evaluations to include medical and direct team knowledge on this topic.

Did he email you his intents?

lol it would be so on brand for this team to let them put their eggs in the basket of someone who is one hit away from permanent damage. Whether he is intending on retiring or not, Dallas SHOULD assume he will not be available and approach their roster building as such

 

[CowboyoWales]

Zimmer uses AAgap D.

They might move Micah into one of the A gaps.

His speed there would be deadly.

Is Micah disciplined enough to play a gap. He's an attacking defensive DE/LB and tends to follow the ball or hunts the QB.
That's his one problem, a good OC plays his eagerness against him.
I will concede that giving Clark a gap, not having to make a decision on gaps, may well be beneficial for him.

 

[CCBoy]

lol it would be so on brand for this team to let them put their eggs in the basket of someone who is one hit away from permanent damage. Whether he is intending on retiring or not, Dallas SHOULD assume he will not be available and approach their roster building as such

We all could go to war as to could be's...more is involved before a decision. Talent is not a missing measure able nor unable to physical ability to perform.

 

[big dog cowboy]

Clark isn't very good
Overshown isn't a true linebacker and is basically a rookie coming off an acl injury
LVE can't be counted on
Parsons doesn't actually play linebacker

Kendricks is 32 years old

Pretty bad group. FO hasn't don't jack yet

Clark was playing out of position. I'm more than ok with Kendricks because of what he brings. Even if stays just 2-3 years. The Cowboys still need another vet and add a draft pick. Not sure why anyone would call Parsons a LB either!

 

[CCBoy]

lol it would be so on brand for this team to let them put their eggs in the basket of someone who is one hit away from permanent damage. Whether he is intending on retiring or not, Dallas SHOULD assume he will not be available and approach their roster building as such

A deficiency consideration has now effectively been removed whether LVE is retained or not. Potential performance will be reflected once the roster is fully there.

 

[CCBoy]

Clark was playing out of position. I'm more than ok with Kendricks because of what he brings. Even if stays just 2-3 years. The Cowboys still need another vet and add a draft pick. Not sure why anyone would call Parsons a LB either!

Could be team labeled not in just how he performs as to rushing. Or do you also suggest he doesn't contribute significantly as a linebacker as well with your directed non-linebacker positional contribution value as here.