Nolan's Defensive Schemes and the Draft

BotchedLobotomy · Jan 6, 2020

I hope he does'nt treat the Safety position as an afterthought.

NEODOG · Jan 6, 2020

JayFord said:
I played one year of Safety and i was fat but yet i could turn my head and swat A ball down

theres no excuse why these dbs cant

Can't argue with a fatman

Case closed

CWR · Jan 6, 2020

Avery said:
Even though Nolan cut his teeth by running 3-4 defenses, it's unlikely we transition to that anytime soon with the way our personnel looks. Seems like an easy call that we'll stay with a 4-3.

In looking at what Nolan really like in his players, it amounts to the following:

1. Big bodies in the middle to help take on blockers and keep his LB's clean
2. Small,quick DE's (260 lbs. or so) valuing pure speed and bend over size
3. Linebackers who are quick and can run. Blitzing, ability to track backs and TE's off the ball
4. Cornerbacks that are long and rangy

With that in mind, I would expect our DT's to get beefed up a bit. Guys like Javon Kinlaw, Leki Fotu, Marvin Wilson fit the profile of run stuffers who could help bolster our inside

Thanks for sharing, cant wait!

gongjr · Jan 6, 2020

Ready to go find our Gilbert Brown we've been missing all these years

Mr_437 · Jan 6, 2020

Avery said:
Even though Nolan cut his teeth by running 3-4 defenses, it's unlikely we transition to that anytime soon with the way our personnel looks. Seems like an easy call that we'll stay with a 4-3.

In looking at what Nolan really like in his players, it amounts to the following:

1. Big bodies in the middle to help take on blockers and keep his LB's clean
2. Small,quick DE's (260 lbs. or so) valuing pure speed and bend over size
3. Linebackers who are quick and can run. Blitzing, ability to track backs and TE's off the ball
4. Cornerbacks that are long and rangy

With that in mind, I would expect our DT's to get beefed up a bit. Guys like Javon Kinlaw, Leki Fotu, Marvin Wilson fit the profile of run stuffers who could help bolster our inside

You had me at fat guy in the middle! I think Nolan will have something to work with for his scheme.

Looking at some UFA players he's leaving in NO that might fit for DAL are:
DE Noah Spence
LB AJ Klein
CB PJ Williams
SS Von Bell

Carson · Jan 6, 2020

Mr_437 said:
You had me at fat guy in the middle! I think Nolan will have something to work with for his scheme.

Looking at some UFA players he's leaving in NO that might fit for DAL are:
DE Noah Spence
LB AJ Klein
CB PJ Williams
SS Von Bell

Spence is probably the only one we'd go after. As he will come super cheap.

I would take all four

the_h0wey · Jan 6, 2020

Dwight said:
I want this team to draft a good DT (nose tackle). This has been a missing element for years under the overrated Marinelli.

Never quite understood why Marinelli had no need for one in his scheme.

noshame · Jan 6, 2020

1st round DT coming up finally

Avery · Jan 6, 2020

the_h0wey said:
Never quite understood why Marinelli had no need for one in his scheme.

I'll just be happy to see him not in the draft room. Dude can't evaluate talent at the position, just coach it.

the_h0wey · Jan 6, 2020

Avery said:
I'll just be happy to see him not in the draft room. Dude can't evaluate talent at the position, just coach it.

High picks with Taco and Trysten hurt bad

TwelfthStar · Jan 6, 2020

What ever happened with Chris Westry? 6'4, tall and physical, great combine/pro day #s. UDFA with potential, I really liked him. He was placed on IR (I think to "stash" him). Heard next to nothing about him, except an article from July that said he "impressed" the coaches. Hope he can develop into at least a good role player, sounds like he's what Nolan likes.

stilltheguru · Jan 6, 2020

Im done hyping up any coach or player here until they show worth in big games.

bayeslife · Jan 6, 2020

Reading this thread :laugh:

Everyone looking for the guy from my 600 lb life to play DT

I’m glad we’re having fun again

bayeslife · Jan 6, 2020

BotchedLobotomy said:
I hope he does'nt treat the Safety position as an afterthought.

Especially because we should be in Grant Delpit range this year

shabazz · Jan 6, 2020

IheartRomo said:
I want a fat, fat ******* clogging up running lanes.

Rosie O’Donnell fits that bill

OmerV · Jan 6, 2020

JayFord said:
I played one year of Safety and i was fat but yet i could turn my head and swat A ball down

theres no excuse why these dbs cant

That's right! And that's why we are going to draft this guy to play safety next year.

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shabazz · Jan 6, 2020

bayeslife said:
Reading this thread

Everyone looking for the guy from my 600 lb life to play DT

I’m glad we’re having fun again

James from Paducah Kentucky or the Assanti brothers from Rhode Island

Bigdog · Jan 6, 2020

JayFord said:
I played one year of Safety and i was fat but yet i could turn my head and swat A ball down

theres no excuse why these dbs cant

Totally agree. I just don’t understand that when the Wr puts his hands up and his eyes get big, that they need to turn their head around. Pretty sure the ball is coming.

xwalker · Jan 6, 2020

Parcells4Life said:
He’s coached 14 years as DC. Had 7 on a 3-4 and 7 in a 4-3. I’d love to see a Patriots/Jets style hybrid defense.

Which teams were 4-3?

beware_d-ware · Jan 6, 2020

Not having a big, fat NT isn't the issue. Don't look now, but Dallas has had a top 10 run D in terms of YPG for the last four seasons. Yes, including 2019.

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