Big Day For Ware?

[ThreeSportStar80]

Countdown Confidential

by Sal Paolantonio, Ed Werder, Rachel Nichols

Watch Ware: Cowboys coach Wade Phillips has a high opinion of outside linebacker DeMarcus Ware's pass rush ability. Phillips has coached some of the premier pass-rushers in the league, including Reggie White, Bruce Smith and Shawne Merriman. Phillips believed Ware belonged in that category even before he posted his first two sacks of the season as the Cowboys won a statement game in Chicago.
In Phillips' 3-4 scheme, Ware is located on the open end of the formation to avoid tight ends. He seldom drops into coverage. "I'm getting to be a lot more aggressive now,'' Ware says.
With the undefeated Cowboys looking for their first 4-0 start since 1995, Ware should have an opportunity to increase his sack total against the winless Rams. As defensive tackle Marcus Spears noted, the Rams have a quick-throwing quarterback in Marc Bulger and a Pro Bowl group of receivers. What they don't have since losing four of their top six offensive linemen is enough blockers to contain Ware and the Cowboys' defensive front. The Cowboys must make the game be decided up front rather than down the field.
-- Ed Werder
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[sago1]

Even with an injuried OL, if Bulger takes mostly 3 steps before he throws the ball, it might still be difficult to get a good pass rush on him. But then again, 3 step throws lead to dinky throws which might allow the WRs to make some catches over the middle where we aren't always at our best. It's more a ball control offense and probably helpful in getting our high octane offense off the field. How effective this scheme might be is debatable.

 

[Danny White]

Even with an injuried OL, if Bulger takes mostly 3 steps before he throws the ball, it might still be difficult to get a good pass rush on him. But then again, 3 step throws lead to dinky throws which might allow the WRs to make some catches over the middle where we aren't always at our best. It's more a ball control offense and probably helpful in getting our high octane offense off the field. How effective this scheme might be is debatable.

Well he's already been sacked a ton this year, so I'm betting we get to him a few times.

 

[lane]

if ware plays with the intensity he showed in the last game of the season two years ago.....mercy sakes alive.

that game was meaningless and he damn near killed faulk.

anyone remember that body slam?

 

[cowboyfan4life_mark]

if ware plays with the intensity he showed in the last game of the season two years ago.....mercy sakes alive.

that game was meaningless and he damn near killed faulk.

anyone remember that body slam?

I bet Faulk doesn't. :laugh2:

 

[dbair1967]

Well he's already been sacked a ton this year, so I'm betting we get to him a few times.

he's been sacked 8 times, and 6 of those were in the same game...Carolina and Tampa only got him once each

as noted by others, if they stick with short drops its likely we wont get many hits on him, let alone sacks

David

 

[Jimz31]

Like Nate Newton said....this game is called a "Stat" game. We can pad some stats in this game...but we can't take this game for granted either.