Video: Daron Bland had a terrible game

[BlindFaith]

He was also never that incredible before the injuries and the contract. A pick merchant, that's it.

Thats just not true.

 

[stilltheguru]

I was just about to post about this game. That was alarming. We all liked him at the time so it was chalked up as just 1 bad day at the office. But its really been all downhill since.

The fact that his feet dont work cant help. That cant be ideal for an NFL CB

It showed he had no heart or fight. Quinn needed to put big brother Gilmore on dk. Every nfl team saw it and knew what was in blands chest

 

[ghst187]

He single-handedly gave Tampa 14 points and kept us from 7 more.

 

[jblaze2004]

He has had a terrible year lol. Dude hasn't been good since he got paid. Same with Ferg, Diggs, Steele, Luepke....The list goes on.

 

[CanadianCowboysFan]

And dropped a pick 6 that could have tied the game

 

[Pessimist_cowboy]

He can’t cut anymore after that foot injury. He’s a big time liability at CB. Opposing teams just find 26 and throw the ball in that direction.

 

[BlindFaith]

He can’t cut anymore after that foot injury. He’s a big time liability at CB. Opposing teams just find 26 and throw the ball in that direction.

Or 27, or 23, or 14, or even 13 and 24. 11, 20.

Not to mention all the shorter stuff to the TEs.

Tell me who on defense looks good? Maybe QW. He is starting to flash. What has Downs really done lately? Hooker?

CP is not helping this defense.

From a talent perspective, do we have the 32nd ranked defense?

Or do we have the 32nd ranked DC?

 

[Kevinicus]

What's with the turf, or the shoes? I saw lots of guys slipping when making cuts last night (our guys at least).

 

[Smith22]

He can’t cut anymore after that foot injury. He’s a big time liability at CB. Opposing teams just find 26 and throw the ball in that direction.

Feel like that would only be exposed more playing slot.

 

[JW82]

You spelled last 3 years wrong.

 

[chicago JK]

I know we are short handed in the secondary and he is paid big money, but I would gain some level respect for the coaching staff if Bland lost his spot and had to earn it back. Last night, he had 4 plays that could have been the difference of a win vs a loss.

The first possesion, he got a critical holding call on third and long that negated a sack. He fell down that caused a huge long pass. He slipped on third and 21 giving up an easy first down that lead to a field goal, and he dropped an interception right in his hands. There were probably more bad plays. But if those four plays are eliminated the super average Cowboys probably win against the pretty bad Buccs.

 

[SlammedZero]

That dropped pick-6 last night was brutal. One of the things he excelled at in Quinn's defense was jumping routes and making plays on the ball, and now he can't even come down with that? It's a major fall from grace, and he's been a major liability out there. The lack of pressure from this defense doesn't help, either (and no, I'm not making excuses for him, just pointing it out).

 

[Dorsett99Yards]

I've been saying it. I've been saying it. Bland should have replaced Hooker at SS. Hooker could have then replaced S.James as a third down LB. The front office needs to join CowboysZone. We could teach them a lot.

 

[BlindFaith]

I know we are short handed in the secondary and he is paid big money, but I would gain some level respect for the coaching staff if Bland lost his spot and had to earn it back. Last night, he had 4 plays that could have been the difference of a win vs a loss.

The first possesion, he got a critical holding call on third and long that negated a sack. He fell down that caused a huge long pass. He slipped on third and 21 giving up an easy first down that lead to a field goal, and he dropped an interception right in his hands. There were probably more bad plays. But if those four plays are eliminated the super average Cowboys probably win against the pretty bad Buccs.

Sure, why not. Last night we should have started Reddy and Speed. Im sure we would have won the game. No doubt.

Again, if you think Bland has been bad, whats your thoughts on Reddy? Lobe to hear the hot take.

If you want to say, "Well, Reddy isnt paid as a top 10 corner." Fine. But at least admit he is awful.

And what about Downs? Where are all his pbus and interceptions?

Bland alone isnt giving up 260 yards a game. So either everyone on defense sucks, OR our DC sucks.

You pick, but it isnt just Bland.

 

[BlindFaith]

I've been saying it. I've been saying it. Bland should have replaced Hooker at SS. Hooker could have then replaced S.James as a third down LB. The front office needs to join CowboysZone. We could teach them a lot.

Uh, no.

Ive been defending Bland, probably the only one. But I even acknowledge that Bland wants no part of tackling. Hooker even as a safety isnt keen on hitting folks.

To be honest, outside of Downs, our secondary is pretty soft when it comes to run support.

 

[BleedSilverandBlue]

I think something is wrong with his feet. He can't play on his toes anymore. He's playing on his heels and any quick move and he seems to be on the ground. Maybe neuropathy?

He's had multiple Lisfranc fractures I believe.

This generally has massive impact on a person's ability to run long term.

It has sapped him of the athleticism that allowed him to play lights out his first few seasons.

 

[CalPolyTechnique]

So if Bland were playing at an All Pro level, how much better would this defense be? How many points per game less? How many less rush yards. Does he help get us more sacks?

Reddy Stewart has been abysmal. Wheres all the hate for him? What has Hooker done? Durrant, Locke and Thompson all hurt. So at least Bland is playing.

Revel is just an injury waiting to happen. Plenty of talent, but is fragile. And plays that way.

CP deseves the criticism hes getting.

How is it you believe this is a passable argument?

Two (or more things) things can be equally true; Bland has been abysmal, and so have other members of the secondary. Not to mention Parker is showing to be a fraud.

Saying all that doesn’t somehow make Bland’s play excusable. He’s been a liability the past three seasons.

 

[Cmac]

Let's not bypass Revels......don't know what he's doing.

 

[BlindFaith]

How is it you believe this is a passable argument?

Two (or more things) things can be equally true; Bland has been abysmal, and so have other members of the secondary. Not to mention Parker is showing to be a fraud.

Saying all that doesn’t somehow make Bland’s play excusable. He’s been a liability the past three seasons.

Diamond surrounded by trash?

Seriously though. Im not, nor can I, defend the slips that have given up chunk plays. Or the play last week where he bit and got beat.

Im looking at the totality of his play. Also taking into consideration of who hes playing with and how hes being told to line up and cover.

What happens when Porter plays and hes forced into playing these CP zone schemes? And he too gives up receptions? Or maybe he'll ball out. Maybe CP plays more man.

If it was JUST bland that has been giving up 30 points a game, Id get the hate. But there is plenty to blame, starting with the DC.

 

[cald0d30s0]

He looks injured or maybe that surgeries really screwed him.

I believe he should be cut.