Twitter: Cowboys are considering switching Jaylon from MLBer to OLBer?

Big_D · Apr 29, 2020

CalPolyTechnique said:
I heard on 105.3 the team may consider having Jaylon come out during pregame to get the team hyped up and then sit him down once the game starts.

After he swipes the D into action. They need that now more than ever!!

rags747 · Apr 29, 2020

Ok, How does LVE neck hold up in the middle taking on guards and centers constantly?

visionary · Apr 29, 2020

CalPolyTechnique said:
I heard on 105.3 the team may consider having Jaylon come out during pregame to get the team hyped up and then sit him down once the game starts.

youre on a roll today
:laugh:

xwalker · Apr 29, 2020

BAT said:
Makes sense if Cowboys going to hybrid 4-3/3-4 scheme.

Jaylon is much better as pass rushing OLB.

817Gill said:
Yeah reports of this have been coming out the past few days. There was a play in week 16 vs Philly in which Jaylon called the wrong zone coverage and him and Malcolm Smith were mixed up on what ended up being a big play. Smith also plays best going downhill and using his strength and straightline speed to make plays.

A mixture of Jaylon’s leadership/communication and physical strengths make the move to OLB a reasonable one. Also LVE is made to be a MLB in my opinion, might be more about his strengths than Jaylons.

Marinelli's base defense was 4-2-5.

The difference in MLB vs WLB in Marinelli's defense was not really significant.

The specific play and run right vs run left often determined the assignments as much or more than MLB vs WLB.
- They liked LVE at OLB for coverage because he's is better in coverage than Jaylon.

Against the outside zone run (with cutback option) which was the Cowboys top problem, it really only mattered if which LB was play-side a which LB was backside.

Mike Nolan
In the Mike Nolan defense, the OLBs often line up on the line like 3-4 OLBs.
- The big LBs on the field tend to be the OLBs.

Even in Nickel with just 2 LBs, one will often line up on the ball outside the DE.
- In the Marinelli defense, the SLB would occasionally line up on the ball outside the DE but it was not a significant part of that scheme.

Side Note:
- I'm convinced that Jaylon was over 250 in 2019 and I would not be shocked if he was 260.

visionary · Apr 29, 2020

CalPolyTechnique said:
I heard on 105.3 the team may consider having Jaylon come out during pregame to get the team hyped up and then sit him down once the game starts.

he does have the “clear eye view “ so it should work

Corso · Apr 29, 2020

rags747 said:
Ok, How does LVE neck hold up in the middle taking on guards and centers constantly?

See, that's what I was referring to in my previous post:
Maybe rotate him and Lee at that position to preserve each other.

darthseinfeld · Apr 29, 2020

Why do people think this means he will be a pass rusher? An OLB is not a pass rusher?

Star Guard_31 · Apr 29, 2020

xwalker said:
Side Note:
- I'm convinced that Jaylon was over 250 in 2019 and I would not be shocked if he was 260.

Pounds?

I always thought Jaylon looked exceptionally lean for a LB.

MarionBarberThe4th · Apr 29, 2020

Can someone explain the differences In the job descriptions of both positions ?

BHendri5 · Apr 29, 2020

darthseinfeld said:
Why do people think this means he will be a pass rusher? An OLB is not a pass rusher?

no one thinks that, necessarily just that he can do it if needed

darthseinfeld · Apr 29, 2020

BHendri5 said:
no one thinks that, necessarily just that he can do it if needed

He isnt a true pass rusher, he is a blitzer. Moving him to OLB really has nothing to do with rushing the passer, expect maybe mixing in more blitz's from that position.

GMO415 · Apr 29, 2020

Because Snake Lee needs to be the MLB. He can't catch anyone; he's too damn old.

xwalker · Apr 29, 2020

Star Guard_31 said:
Pounds?

I always thought Jaylon looked exceptionally lean for a LB.

Jaylon didn't look lean in 2019. He does a have large frame and can carry significant weight.

In 2019 they often used a 3 man DL on passing downs with Jaylon basically being the 4th DL.
- They would bring in another LB to replace Jaylon's normal LB duties.
- Fans/media would have noticed it much more if Jaylon had primarily lined up outside in that 3 DL package, but he generally lined up in one of the 2 big gaps on either side or the 1 and only DT. He would move to the outside at times and pass rush from the outside but he generally did that at the snap or immediately before the snap.

I think the team intended for him to play heavier in 2019 because they wanted to use him in these packages where he was basically the 4th DL.

J817 · Apr 29, 2020

Hawkeye0202 said:
Anyone heard anything about this?????????

Honestly thought this was the plan when LVE was drafted. Was sorta puzzled when they left Jaylon in the middle.

Ranched · Apr 29, 2020

darthseinfeld said:
He isnt a true pass rusher, he is a blitzer. Moving him to OLB really has nothing to do with rushing the passer, expect maybe mixing in more blitz's from that position.

Didn't Garrett move him from playing MLBer in '17 to strongside LBer in '18? Anyway, if they decide to utilize Smith more as a rusher, he'll probably be a blitzer from the middle of the field.

Either way, finding out where Smith best fits is the biggest priority for Nolan and his D this year.

CapnB · Apr 29, 2020

reddyuta said:
it all depends on LVEs neck,i have serious grave doubts he will even play again.

Unless he gets hurt between today and the start of the season hes playing. Told Jane Slater he was 100% and ready to start OTA's

darthseinfeld · Apr 29, 2020

daboyzruleperiod said:
Didn't Garrett move him from playing MLBer in '17 to strongside LBer in '18? Anyway, if they decide to utilize Smith more as a rusher, he'll probably be a blitzer from the middle of the field.

Either way, finding out where Smith best fits is the biggest priority for Nolan and his D this year.

I think he played MLB in 2018. I think strong side was considered in TC, but I think he played MLB. Could be wrong

Sydla · Apr 29, 2020

I think the previous staff used the LBs wrong anyway. LVE should have been in the middle with Smith ouside.

cowboyec · Apr 29, 2020

this staff will get the right pieces in the right place.
very excited to watch it unfold.
and if this does happens...it means they feel good about LVE.

ItzKelz · Apr 29, 2020

stilltheguru said:
Jaylon is only rushing the qb as a blitzer. Hes not a pass rusher whatsoever

Jaylon is the Godbacker.......he can play ANY POSITION!!!!!!

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