FTF: Cris Carter on Mangini: Do the Cowboys have a SB caliber defense?

[Redball Express]

 

[Risen Star]

They don't have a defense that can lead a team to the Super Bowl. They are weak in the middle of the DL and did next to nothing to address it in FA. Christian Covington doesn't count.

This is what got them eliminated in the playoffs and if they played that game again today I would expect the same result.

 

[stiletto]

Mangini nailed it and I'll scream about it until the end of time. YOU HAVE to have stud safety play to become an elite defense. 3rd down success and interceptions often are directly related to how good your safeties are...

 

[Bigdog]

Mangini nailed it and I'll scream about it until the end of time. YOU HAVE to have stud safety play to become an elite defense. 3rd down success and interceptions often are directly related to how good your safeties are...

He also nailed it by saying that he worries about bringing in players to make the qb better where it should be the qb should elevate everyone else's game if you going to pay him all that money.

 

[DuncanIso]

They don't have a defense that can lead a team to the Super Bowl. They are weak in the middle of the DL and did next to nothing to address it in FA. Christian Covington doesn't count.

This is what got them eliminated in the playoffs and if they played that game again today I would expect the same result.

What got them killed by the Rams was Marinelli and his stupid 4-2-5 scheme. (And Marinellis stubborn refusal to change.)

The Rams killed that defense.

 

[Aerolithe_Lion]

Yes, even the 20th defense can be super bowl caliber if they have the right qb

 

[Whyjerry]

They don't have a defense that can lead a team to the Super Bowl. They are weak in the middle of the DL and did next to nothing to address it in FA. Christian Covington doesn't count.

This is what got them eliminated in the playoffs and if they played that game again today I would expect the same result.

Yep. Marinelli loves his undersized DTs. The LBs are studs but they are more slashing types not like McClain. The strong S is the worst is the league. This team is weak up the middle. I hope they address DT in the draft because other teams watched the Rams shred that defense. What is more maddening is that Dallas lost playing the type of offense they want to be.

 

[Idgit]

Yes, even the 20th defense can be super bowl caliber if they have the right qb

That’s the Philly model. Back when you had Foles. Remember?

 

[StarBoyz83]

They don't have a defense that can lead a team to the Super Bowl. They are weak in the middle of the DL and did next to nothing to address it in FA. Christian Covington doesn't count.

This is what got them eliminated in the playoffs and if they played that game again today I would expect the same result.

Do not have a sb offense either. but the defense was also the reason they were in the playoffs. People like to ignore that.

Also Smith going down for the skins too.

 

[CowboysBravesSpurs]

What got them killed by the Rams was Marinelli and his stupid 4-2-5 scheme. (And Marinellis stubborn refusal to change.)

The Rams killed that defense.

Lmao you people praise Richard and the defense after every good outing, but blame Marinelli every time the defense plays poorly. Pathetic lmao.

 

[Aerolithe_Lion]

That’s the Philly model. Back when you had Foles. Remember?

Weren’t we like 5th?

 

[JoeKing]

You doubting Thomas' are going to eat crow all season. The Cowboys D is SB caliber, but you don't have to believe me, you just have to have some patience. Wait and see for yourself.

 

[StarBoyz83]

You doubting Thomas' are going to eat crow all season. The Cowboys D is SB caliber, but you don't have to believe me, you just have to have some patience. Wait and see for yourself.

Not happening this season but if Dallas continues to draft well and resign key players it could happen in the next 2-5 years.

 

[Cowboysheelsreds053]

They don't have a defense that can lead a team to the Super Bowl. They are weak in the middle of the DL and did next to nothing to address it in FA. Christian Covington doesn't count.

This is what got them eliminated in the playoffs and if they played that game again today I would expect the same result.

Risen you are nothing but the truth my man! PREACH. That was more than a scheme problem. They were driving our guys 5 yards down the field. That is a man on man problem.

 

[JoeKing]

Not happening this season but if Dallas continues to draft well and resign key players it could happen in the next 2-5 years.

We still have a draft coming this year so if I were you, I'd at least wait and see how that works out before I count them out in 2019. With all these one year deals, the FO is clearly going for a SB now, not 2-5 years from now.

 

[StarBoyz83]

We still have a draft coming this year so if I were you, I'd at least wait and see how that works out before I count them out in 2019. With all these one year deals, the FO is clearly going for a SB now, not 2-5 years from now.

The draft will not change my outlook it rarely does.

 

[JoeKing]

The draft will not change my outlook it rarely does.

Then as I said, eat crow all season as the Cowboys D proves you wrong week after week all the way to the SB.

 

[StarBoyz83]

Then as I said, eat crow all season as the Cowboys D proves you wrong week after week all the way to the SB.

Like I said sb isnt happening but i do back the defense. The defense is why Dallas made the playoffs last year which people seem to ignore. Luckily the nfce is weak so Dallas has a decent shot at making the playoffs.

That and Alex Smith going down.

 

[JoeKing]

Like I said sb isnt happening but i do back the defense. The defense is why Dallas made the playoffs last year which people seem to ignore. Luckily the nfce is weak so Dallas has a decent shot at making the playoffs.

That and Alex Smith going down.

Your position is duly noted. The whole team will be much better in 2019. Prepare to be amazed!

 

[StarBoyz83]

Your position is duly noted. The whole team will be much better in 2019. Prepare to be amazed!

I dont see it but I will glady eat crow if I'm wrong. I see 9-10 wins and sneaking into the playoffs. If they lose dlaw itll change my expectations though.