Biggest question mark can this defense improve their run def?

[Gameover]

More bodies at linebacker
More bodies upfront
No matter what happens, cows will have a different look

 

[kskboys]

Nope.

Next question.

 

[Cowboyny]

The best way to stop the run with the team we have is to light up the scoreboard. We don’t have the players to stop a team running all day. So force them to stop running by scoring TD’s. Get better on offense in the red zone, run well and control the clock. You have what you have and there is no big stud DT you can go get. Fibd anither recieved who can take some pressure of Lamb. There will be WR’s out there to get. Only chance of a DT is an older expensive vet getting cut and I don’t know of any in that position

I understand your thinking, but they have to get more explosive on offense to make it work. Blue helps, but not enough. They were the worst red zone offenses in the entire league, to play this way, that has to change.

 

[Cowboyny]

I'm hoping the 341 lb. Samoan does the job. Super strong but he is a rookie.

I like the player, but relying on a late run rookie hasn't paid off in the past. Really liked Ridgway a few years ago and they ended up releasing him.

 

[Cowboyny]

It's too late now, but they should have traded Micah for two or three mature players instead of they have him here.

Make sure to feed him milk.

Parsons opens up the entire defense with all the attention he gets, without him, they will struggle to create consistent pressure.

 

[Hawkeye0202]

They were the worst red zone offenses in the entire league, to play this way, that has to change.

Remember, Rush was our QB most of last season, but we still desperately need a quality #2 WR.

 

[Cowboyny]

this control the football stuff and putting entire onus on offense. most good teams average about 32 minutes of TOP...give or take a few minutes. you know how? their defenses are also able to get off the field and give the ball back to the offense. they have low 1st down conversion rate. they have low 3rd down conversion rate. its not just on the offense.

We have seen it first hand when you have an offense that controls the clock, forces teams to play catch up. The formula worked in Dak's rookie year with an average defense, but they do not have the players on offense to be able to match that team.

 

[Cowboyny]

Remember, Rush was our QB most of last season, but we still desperately need a quality #2 WR.

They were dead last with Dak, it was an issue all season long. Like the run defense, took a deep dive why. Too many negative plays: poor runs, penalties, sacks, etc. They had the least amount of rushing TD's in the entire league. Yes, they need a true #2 WR, but also a run game that can actually score TD's, I am hoping the running back room has gotten better.

 

[Cowboyny]

this was to the point....the cowboys have no idea how to build a championship team. and the coach showed he is over his head, by the reports that he was pounding the table for Booker!!! a RG for gawd's sake.

there were defensive players that would have improved this team.

in the meantime, Eagles, who won the superbowl. whose defense destroyed mahomes. who were #1 defense in the league, spend their first 5 picks on defense.

its going to be another long year. defense sucking. everyone blaming offense and Dak, just because we are not outscoring everyone, while the defense is giving up about 28 points a game.
and somebody on this thread is going to say I am defending Dak!!! because they are clueless

Been saying the same thing and get a similar response. Either you revert back to Dak's rookie season controlling the football or you FIX the RUN DEFENSE!

 

[shabazz]

-Cowboys Defense was 29th against the run last season
-Tied for the most rushing td's given up
-Dead last in red zone defense

Overshown out indefinitely, team lost their three top run defenders in DLaw, Golston and Kendricks. Murray who they traded for is on his third team in as many years, Sanborn is a former undrafted fa. Turner/Thomas are former 1st rd busts.

In a draft that was loaded at the DT position, they use a 7th rd pick at the position.

Tell me, how this run defense will improve? On paper they got much worse!

Last season I was debating several members here about the LB Corp.

Their position was that the LB Corp was an area of strength......just like you, I'm not seeing a real upgrade here.....not on paper, at least

 

[Cowboyny]

Last season I was debating several members here about the LB Corp.

Their position was that the LB Corp was an area of strength......just like you, I'm not seeing a real upgrade here.....not on paper, at least

Defense looks a like 2 seasons ago, where they had a tremendous pass rush, but teams just ran down their throats with success. People need to be reminded, go back to that GB playoff loss, this is basically the same defense as that day.

 

[shabazz]

Defense looks a like 2 seasons ago, where they had a tremendous pass rush, but teams just ran down their throats with success. People need to be reminded, go back to that GB playoff loss, this is basically the same defense as that day.

Eberflus is starting to have the rude awakening that this FO devalues the defensive interior line and addresses repairs to that and LB by throwing Jags at the problem

Nick Vigil is the perfect example of what Eberflus is to expect.

They love them some over the hill players like Kendricks and Vigil just to name a few

 

[Hawkeye0202]

Yes, they need a true #2 WR, but also a run game that can actually score TD's, I am hoping the running back room has gotten better.

IDK man.......
RB room ........ 5th rounder and group of low-tier guys. I'm not sure any from this group would be a full-time starter for another team.
WR room..........running this back with no upgrades so far

Let's put it this way, for us to come close to reaching the postseason, we will need at least 2, maybe 3 unexpected players from both rooms to play at an ALL-PRO/Pro-Bowl level. Long odds right there

 

[CowboysFaninHouston]

We have seen it first hand when you have an offense that controls the clock, forces teams to play catch up. The formula worked in Dak's rookie year with an average defense, but they do not have the players on offense to be able to match that team.

Defense wi s championships.
Offense sells jerseys