What if the defence is getting good?

[RustyBourneHorse]

I also think they are going to be much better....just how much better is yet to be seen. very low probability of a disaster.

I look for this defense to improve over course of the year. like first 4, next 4 and so on...

they can't have the entire playbook to begin with, communication is key and they will have to learn and they haven't played together so knowing each other will take time.

They do seem more physical than last year.

 

[stilltheguru]

The same ones enamored by him were in love with Randy Gregory.

Jimmy Johnson - "Hit me in the head with a hammer the next time I take a dumb guy."

Yea something is off with Sam imo. I hope he has a good year and gives us 6 plus sacks but I'd still not resign him.

 

[Cowboys5217]

It's not going to be a good defense, and it's not going to be a good Cowboys team. It's plainly obvious that this is the case yet again this year.

 

[big dog cowboy]

What if the defence is getting good?

They aren't getting good. They are good.

 

[charron]

Already being better than last year but that's not saying much. These early signs give me reason to be optimistic but need to see them keep this pace in real games against the opponents best players.

 

[RustyBourneHorse]

They aren't getting good. They are good.

I hope so, I mean, we were hoping they might be average. I'm asking, suppose they are actually top 10 with the way they're developing?

 

[RustyBourneHorse]

Already being better than last year but that's not saying much. These early signs give me reason to be optimistic but need to see them keep this pace in real games against the opponents best players.

Same, and that's why I'm excited for 1. The preseason game against Seattle and 2. When they do joint practices.

 

[Whirlwin]

I think someone made a good point when they said that you want a balance between offense and defense. You want to see some days where the offense wins, and some days when the defense wins.

That tells you that both sides are doing well rather than just one side dominating. And that’s when iron truly sharpens iron.

Teams with the winning record, that’s when the defense needs to help more, we’ll see

 

[Whirlwin]

Folks, in the United Kingdom and Australia in particular, spell words with 'ce' instead of 'se'. I *think* @RustyBourneHorse's home is outside the US, but I may be wrong.

I rely on, speak, and text, and it never gets it right, even after I proofread it,

 

[Vtwin]

So, there's a thread out about how the defence beat the offense today in the first full padded practice. Rather than trashing the offense, which was one of the best last year and was good the day before, I think we need to ask a different question. What if the defence is getting good?

Think about it. If our offense can get back to being as good or better than last year. If Aubrey is still automatic. Then, we just needed the defence to be average/middle of the road......but......what if Parker is making them to where they are good?

I'm not trying to put too much stock into one practice. However, the defence actually beat the offense today. And a top offense at that. They're making them have to rethink their approach and adjust the strategy to go against them. To me, that's a something. Not a nothing.

I think that Christian Parker has this defence developing into something exciting. If the offense and ST (particularly Aubrey) are truly among the top again, I think this defence could make us a legit contender IF they're able to follow up today with more impressive activities. Especially when they ultimately go into the joint practices. Our first preseason game is against the defending SB champs. Today has me excited to see how they do against a really good team. If they can outplay Seattle's offense, my goodness....

So yeah, I'm not taking today as a concern about the offense. I'm taking it as maybe we have something on defence. If we do, we might have something in 2026 with the Dallas Cowboys. I hope so anyway.

Are there choices for dressing to go with this word salad?

I get you're excited. We're all optimistically hopeful the rebuilt defense will surprise and delight.

But geeze Louise, after the first padded practice?

You sound like Prescott and the SB talk before a single snap has been taken.

 

[SteveTheCowboy]

It's not going to be a good defense, and it's not going to be a good Cowboys team. It's plainly obvious that this is the case yet again this year.

Well...since the likes of YOU say so.

Did you put your money on it?

And hey....I'm not saying Super bowl either! Just not sure how you get to the "obvious" part. Nostradamus?

 

[G2]

Stop Horsing around

 

[RustyBourneHorse]

Are there choices for dressing to go with this word salad?

I get you're excited. We're all optimistically hopeful the rebuilt defense will surprise and delight.

But geeze Louise, after the first padded practice?

You sound like Prescott and the SB talk before a single snap has been taken.

Sorry, it's training camp, and this is the first time I've been excited in preseason in a few years haha.....


Also, it comes with creamy Italian dressing haha

 

[RustyBourneHorse]

Stop Horsing around

*Neighs*

 

[kskboys]

You would be wrong then

Yeah, I mean we added 7 quality NFL starters. How anyone doesn't see an increase in talent..............IDK, drugs?

 

[kskboys]

Seemed like last year's issues were as much about terrible scheming and game planning and players not knowing their assignments as it was a blatant lack of talent. The talent has improved quite a bit in all positions except CB and DE so I think overall there is a great chance they will be much improved.

That said, defense always wins early when pads come on. I believe the same thing happened last year, and we saw how bad the defense actually was. So probably best not to put stock in it.

No, not even close. We had a monstrous blatant lack of talent. And it was blatantly obvious. No reason to scapegoat anymore, the players and DC are gone.

 

[charron]

Sorry, it's training camp, and this is the first time I've been excited in preseason in a few years haha.....


Also, it comes with creamy Italian dressing haha

Nothing wrong with letting yourself get excited. With all the new faces on defense, both players and coaches it is an exciting time. Enjoy.

 

[RustyBourneHorse]

Nothing wrong with letting yourself get excited. With all the new faces on defense, both players and coaches it is an exciting time. Enjoy.

Exactly, 2023 was probably the last TC in which I found myself excited lol. And this team feels much more complete than that one did.

 

[kskboys]

Already being better than last year but that's not saying much. These early signs give me reason to be optimistic but need to see them keep this pace in real games against the opponents best players.

We have 7 additions who have already proven they can keep pace against the opponent's best players.