The leader of the Defense?

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How important is it to have a proven vet leader in the defense ?

For years on, It's always been LB Sean Lee who many perceive as a coach- on- the- field.
But with Lee being in what likely be his last year of playing in the NFL, we could be in the need
and making of trying to find a new leader to the defense.

The term leader (and captain titles ) has been thrown around with certain players such as Dlaw, (the Hot Boyz creator) or Tyrone Crawford, and even last year's defensive signal caller Jaylon "Swipe' Smith.
 

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How important is it to have a proven vet leader in the defense ?

For years on, It's always been LB Sean Lee who many perceive as a coach- on- the- field.
But with Lee being in what likely be his last year of playing in the NFL, we could be in the need
and making of trying to find a new leader to the defense.

The term leader (and captain titles ) has been thrown around with certain players such as Dlaw, (the Hot Boyz creator) or Tyrone Crawford, and even last year's defensive signal caller Jaylon "Swipe' Smith.
Trysten Hill.
 

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i do think (and expect) the new coaches are gonna want an emerging leader among the secondary too.
Like someone in the past - such as Barry Church - that can be counted on to best direct the deep patrol,
to better get them in position, keep them calm and focused and recollect themselves when confusion
and despair threatens.
That's why i am interested to see what transpires in the secondary with both the players - and the coaches.
Xavier Woods ? Ha-Ha Clinton ?

- Among the LB's, I found it interesting that Jaylon called the defensive signals, and named captain even though we had Lee in the starting lineup, but how much had to do with team's investment in Swipe or how much was related to Lee being a part time strong side starter ? (even though he took over full time for LVE)

- It maybe just me, but if it's truth to rumors of LVE moving to the middle mike man role,
i do wonder if he could made to call the signals and eventually be made captain in a lead role- instead of
Jaylon- who i still dunno if he'll be strong side or weak side (should he moved OLB) and if the LB roles will be different in Nolan's defense, than what it was under Marinelli/Richard regime.
 

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We put too much emphasis on this topic. We as fans will never truly know the lockerroom leaders. IMO it’s probably Dlaw, judging by the way he speaks in interviews
 

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How important is it to have a proven vet leader in the defense ?

For years on, It's always been LB Sean Lee who many perceive as a coach- on- the- field.
But with Lee being in what likely be his last year of playing in the NFL, we could be in the need
and making of trying to find a new leader to the defense.

The term leader (and captain titles ) has been thrown around with certain players such as Dlaw, (the Hot Boyz creator) or Tyrone Crawford, and even last year's defensive signal caller Jaylon "Swipe' Smith.
Who was the leader on defense in 92?

Not Haley. We was a vocal catalyst but not a leader.
 

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i do think (and expect) the new coaches are gonna want an emerging leader among the secondary too.
Like someone in the past - such as Barry Church - that can be counted on to best direct the deep patrol,
to better get them in position, keep them calm and focused and recollect themselves when confusion
and despair threatens.
That's why i am interested to see what transpires in the secondary with both the players - and the coaches.
Xavier Woods ? Ha-Ha Clinton ?

- Among the LB's, I found it interesting that Jaylon called the defensive signals, and named captain even though we had Lee in the starting lineup, but how much had to do with team's investment in Swipe or how much was related to Lee being a part time strong side starter ? (even though he took over full time for LVE)

- It maybe just me, but if it's truth to rumors of LVE moving to the middle mike man role,
i do wonder if he could made to call the signals and eventually be made captain in a lead role- instead of
Jaylon- who i still dunno if he'll be strong side or weak side (should he moved OLB) and if the LB roles will be different in Nolan's defense, than what it was under Marinelli/Richard regime.

The LB roles are definitely different in Nolan's defense.

He often uses OLBs like 3-4 OLBs but the MLB is always an off-ball LB.

In Marinelli's defense, especially in Nickel which was 70% of snaps, there was minimal difference in MLB and WLB. Theird role was often defined by the direction of the running play (i.e. Either backside or play-side LB).
 

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He's also a smart guy. To the OP, we have leaders on the DL in DLaw, McCoy, Crawford, etc. Sean Lee like he said, Jaylon seems to be getting there and you could see LVE and Xavier Woods possibly stepping also.

I'm not worried about leadership on the defense, I'm worried about how quickly they gel with the new system.
You're starting to make me think you're nuts.

Those dudes are leaders? Really?

Then I guess we are set.

That's some wacky analysis my man. Sorry.
 
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Who was the leader on defense in 92?

Not Haley. We was a vocal catalyst but not a leader.

Truth be told - Michael Irvin was a such a unique, extraordinary he took on leadership
on both sides of the ball per Darren Woodson interviews.
He was THE vocal and following leader of the entire team - even over Aikman or Emmitt.

Speaking of Haley, as nut-cake psycho as he may have been, we don't have such a catalytic, impact HOF player on this team such as Haley (Nope not even Dlaw)
He became a star leader by example as our level of play on the defense just took off to a higher level when we traded for him.

The 90's team was such a unique and talent laden (and Deep) a team that could hold their own on defense
while they led with their offense and eventually close plays with turnovers late down the stretch.
 

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How important is it to have a proven vet leader in the defense ?

For years on, It's always been LB Sean Lee who many perceive as a coach- on- the- field.
But with Lee being in what likely be his last year of playing in the NFL, we could be in the need
and making of trying to find a new leader to the defense.

The term leader (and captain titles ) has been thrown around with certain players such as Dlaw, (the Hot Boyz creator) or Tyrone Crawford, and even last year's defensive signal caller Jaylon "Swipe' Smith.
It does not matter who people try to assign that title to before the players even come together. The "leader of the defense" will be determined organically through the practice sessions at training camp. Leaders rise to the occasion and players figure out who to follow through live practice and play on the field. The players will elect their own captains.
 

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How important is it to have a proven vet leader in the defense ?

For years on, It's always been LB Sean Lee who many perceive as a coach- on- the- field.
But with Lee being in what likely be his last year of playing in the NFL, we could be in the need
and making of trying to find a new leader to the defense.

The term leader (and captain titles ) has been thrown around with certain players such as Dlaw, (the Hot Boyz creator) or Tyrone Crawford, and even last year's defensive signal caller Jaylon "Swipe' Smith.
One will emerge, they arent chosen, it just happens..
 

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How important is it to have a proven vet leader in the defense ?

For years on, It's always been LB Sean Lee who many perceive as a coach- on- the- field.
But with Lee being in what likely be his last year of playing in the NFL, we could be in the need
and making of trying to find a new leader to the defense.

The term leader (and captain titles ) has been thrown around with certain players such as Dlaw, (the Hot Boyz creator) or Tyrone Crawford, and even last year's defensive signal caller Jaylon "Swipe' Smith.

I think its very very important and even more so on the defense. Defense needs a toughness and attitude. Needs to be intimidating.

The problem with the defense is we didn't have enough of those. Other than Lee who was the leader?

Jeff Heath was considered a leader and captain? Heaven help us.
 

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I don't think having a leader, per se, really matters all that much. It's more about having a sense of identity and personality. Defense, I think way more than offense, very much takes on the personality of the coaches.
 

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How important is it to have a proven vet leader in the defense ?

For years on, It's always been LB Sean Lee who many perceive as a coach- on- the- field.
But with Lee being in what likely be his last year of playing in the NFL, we could be in the need
and making of trying to find a new leader to the defense.

The term leader (and captain titles ) has been thrown around with certain players such as Dlaw, (the Hot Boyz creator) or Tyrone Crawford, and even last year's defensive signal caller Jaylon "Swipe' Smith.

-With such a young roster, a leader must emerge. Overall Dak is considered the leader, but have heard some rumblings that the OL runs the locker room.
-You would think Lve is inline to become one of the defensive leaders as he will be most likely playing MLB and making the calls. As for the secondary, HaHa was brought in by MM to add a veteran presence to the secondary
 
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