A nickname for our reinforced DLine

[Silver Surfer]

The Hardy Boys

 

[gimmesix]

Yeah, they need to earn a nickname on the field in games that count... however, it has to be Doomsday. Just gotta be.

Of course that is for the whole defense and not just the DL.

Remember the old NFL Films guy when talking about the Bronco's offense in the super bowl saying, "... and they ran headlong into Doomsday."

I think it might be a while before we get to Doomsday levels again. Right now, I'd take Kindahurtsday.

 

[BlindFaith]

I think it might be a while before we get to Doomsday levels again. Right now, I'd take Kindahurtsday.

As long as it isn't Groundhogday of last year.

 

[KJJ]

The reinforced DL hasn't even played a regular season down yet let them go out and earn a nickname.

 

[TwoDeep3]

How about this.

"The Dallas Cowboy Defensive Line; not to be confused with Doomsday 1 or Doomsday 2, or even those weak defensive lines like Doom and Gloom 1, 2, and 3."

Sort of roll off your tongue, eh?

 

[PA Cowboy Fan]

I had nicknamed them the Doomed Defense the last few years. They need to do something before I change that. lol

 

[AsthmaField]

I think it might be a while before we get to Doomsday levels again. Right now, I'd take Kindahurtsday.

Of course, you're probably correct but there has been a very significant improvement of the defensive talent in Dallas.

Last year's defense was certainly respectable, although they did have pretty severe limitations in the pass rush department as well as in the secondary.

I try not to get too excited about this year's defense but when you look who was added, it is kind of hard not to.

* First, it will be year two of Marinelli's leadership as DC. That should provide somewhat of an upgrade.

* Then, just by adding Greg Hardy to the defense from last year, it is possible that there would be enough of an improvement to have made a difference in Green Bay.

* Counting heavily on a rookie doesn't always come out well, but as much as he's impressed Garrett and Marinelli in camp... I do think he's going to see the field a lot and he is going to make a difference in the pass rush. Again, just adding Gregory to last year's defense might have made a difference.

* Having Demarcus Lawrence for the entire season would have made a difference last year, IMO. For all intents and purposes, Lawrence missed almost all of the regular season. This year, he will enter the season with some experience and should pick right up where he left off last year... which is making a difference in the pass rush.

* Add Sean Lee to last year's squad and I think we would see a marked improvement. His leadership and ability in coverage should provide a definite boost if he's able to stay healthy.

* By adding Byron Jones and Corey White to the secondary, will make a big difference in coverage. Their versatility and ability to play different spots in the base, nickle, and dime packages will add an element that was missing from last year's group. They both will help a secondary that had match-up issues last season with some of the 3rd and 4th WR's they faced. Either can play safety and both can cover and tackle really well. That is huge. IMO, this aspect of the defensive improvement is getting a little overlooked by fans and media. Even if the pass rush wasn't improved from last year, these two guys would make a big difference... however, the pass rush should be significantly better this year.

The synergistic effect both the secondary and the defensive line will have on each other will definitely be a case of the final product being greater than the sum of its parts. Improve just the secondary and even last year's line has more time to get to the QB. Improve just the pass rush, and even last year's secondary would have less time to cover. But improve the secondary and the pass rush, and the resulting defense should be light year's ahead of last year's defense.

Then, there are still other improvements that aren't as well documented that will also help the defense.

* Mo Claiborne seems to be turning the corner a little and he should help some just because he missed most of last season. All he needs to do is be an improvement over Sterling Moore. That should be doable for him. He doesn't have to play like the 6th overall pick... he just needs to not screw up. They're asking a little less of him, I think and I feel like it is going to simplify matter for him and allow him to play better.

* Patmon, who missed a good chunk of last year, is back healthy and by all accounts he is playing even better than he was last year. He is smart and feisty and he has really improved his strength from last year. He will make a difference when the Cowboys play in their dime package, at the least. He might even take some play time away from some of the better known CB's if he keeps going like he is now. IMO, he is becoming one of the best corners on the team.

* Damien Wilson is looking like a very, very good player at this point. He will play a good bit and there is a chance that he actually wins the starting SLB spot... he is playing that well.

* Hitchens should be better in year two. The same goes for Bishop and Coleman.

Overall, there is way more versatility with this year's defensive players. There is much better depth all the way around, which will allow Marinelli to rotate his guys much better and keep everyone fresher and flying around like he requires. There are way more combinations that he can use with his defensive linemen, allowing him to play better to the strengths and weaknesses of the offenses they're facing.

Yeah, I'm trying to keep my expectations down... but looking at last year vs this year, it isn't very easy for me, lol.

 

[pancakeman]

#thefourhorsemen

I like the sound of that!

What you think???

It's been used before. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Four_Horsemen_(American_football)
Though I guess after 90+ years maybe their rights have expired!

 

[sureletsrace]

Not quite Doomsday.

How about Oohthatstingsalittleday?

 

[AsthmaField]

#thefourhorsemen

I like the sound of that!

What you think???

There was an article in DMN and the had some lame nicknames! Lol! I like mine better

Oh, oh! I know which one will be pestilence! His name starts with Nick and ends with Hayden.

I kid, I kid...

 

[gimmesix]

Yeah, I'm trying to keep my expectations down... but looking at last year vs this year, it isn't very easy for me, lol.

I prefer to not expect too much until I see it. We've got a lot of young players to develop on that side of the ball. Now, I feel good about their chances of developing, but I want to see how it comes together before I get too excited.

 

[AsthmaField]

Well, if the Commanders defensive linemen themselves can call their retooled DL "Punishment"... then Lord knows anyone can give themselves any nickname they want at any time.

Don't have to play a down, make a sack, or tackle a runner. Just whatever you want.

 

[AsthmaField]

I prefer to not expect too much until I see it. We've got a lot of young players to develop on that side of the ball. Now, I feel good about their chances of developing, but I want to see how it comes together before I get too excited.

I hear ya. That is the prudent thing to do and a lot of people will be that way.

 

[jobberone]

MegaMinions

 

[remdak]

Nick and the Haydenettes

 

[DoctorChicken]

Tom Cruise's Middle Tooth

It certainly catches attention

 

[darthseinfeld]

The Line Of Defenders On The Cowboys American Football Club Of Dallas

 

[AsthmaField]

MegaMinions

Four Minions of the Apocalypse?

Despicable DL?

 

[Ring6]

since they're the lightest line in the league, how bout Leon's Peons

 

[Vanilla2]

The lets wait and see what they do before we name them gang.

Or

TLWASWTDBWNTG.

If the original is too long