Broaddus tweets

[jnday]

Even more concerning is hoping we don't pass possibly special players because they are a poor fit in this specific version of a scheme.
Good players can almost always play somewhere.

Hatcher is definitely a true 4-3 DT but he was fine value as a 3-4 DE too.

But I'd hate to pass on good players then have the next coach wish he had those guys.

I agree. It would be foolish to pass on a very good DL that may be larger than the current DL coach prefers. I think this is a one and done coaching staff . I hope the next DC runs a different version of the 4-3. Maybe even a hybrid defense. I am not a fan of small linemen on either side of the ball .

 

[conner01]

just get your best 4 on the dline. just because they see him at one spot does'nt mean we can't still draft a dt and i actually trust marinelli has a better idea where to fit a player than most here do

 

[big dog cowboy]

just get your best 4 on the dline.

Seems so simple yet so many overthink it.

 

[Little Jr]

Dl is the only position that I trust the position coach to put the players in the best position to succede. Where I think or thought he would be best at really doesn't matter. Ill go with what rob thinks.

 

[links18]

Obviously, but why complain about it? If he feels he can play it what's the malfunction here?

Can he really play it? Its part of the staff's job to make that call. They have tried to fit square pegs into round holes before.

 

[CowboyStar88]

Can he really play it? Its part of the staff's job to make that call. They have tried to fit square pegs into round holes before.

Yes they have you are right. Crawford is a guy I think can make the transition and provide depth and a good rotation. He's got power and speed. At least this staff is reluctant to move piece around like they did with Wilber.

 

[Stash]

I hope

I hope Dallas doesn't run out and gather talent that fits a scheme for a coach that will be gone after this next season.

I don't see another option if they're determined to stick with the 4-3.

 

[coult44]

Broaddus is simply stating where he thinks Crawford will end up, and he thinks the 1tech

Crawford will never be a good player in this league.::

 

[Common Sense]

Whats a waste is people posting and not really knowing how Marinellis defensive line works. He doesnt use a traditional 1tech. He doesnt really emphasis a Dt being a 2 gap player. He wants both DTs to get up the field, and the ILB covers that space. What is so hard for people to understand this? Its clear as day if you pay attention to the defense.

If you have a perfectly fine 4-3 DE prospect on your roster, do you:

A) Bulk him up to the point to where he may suffer another freak injury during warm-ups and then look for another starting DE prospect

or

B) Let him play his most natural position and go out and find a guy who has actually play 1-tech in a 4-3

Marinelli's defense does not require taking DE prospects and bulking them up unnaturally so that they can play a new position. I know, you think you get it and no one does, but you should consider other viewpoints.

 

[LatinMind]

If you have a perfectly fine 4-3 DE prospect on your roster, do you:

A) Bulk him up to the point to where he may suffer another freak injury during warm-ups and then look for another starting DE prospect

or

B) Let him play his most natural position and go out and find a guy who has actually play 1-tech in a 4-3

Marinelli's defense does not require taking DE prospects and bulking them up unnaturally so that they can play a new position. I know, you think you get it and no one does, but you should consider other viewpoints.

In case you didnt notice, Crawford bulked up to 296lbs and got alot stronger and didnt affect his mobility. He wasnt a passrushing threat in college. He was drafted to play a sde in a 3/4. And last yr they played Crawford both at SDE and DT along with Bass.

 

[Zimmy Lives]

Seems so simple yet so many overthink it.

Isn't it? Players win if they have talent, are motivated, and are placed in the best position to maximize their abilities.

I do believe that Kiffin set these guys up to fail on too many occasions. I hope Marinelli does a better job of using ALL the talent he has on defense rather than focus on the scheme. It's the way of the NFL these days to attack a defense in multiple ways; the defense should reciprocate by being multi-dynamic and not predictable.

 

[jterrell]

In case you didnt notice, Crawford bulked up to 296lbs and got alot stronger and didnt affect his mobility. He wasnt a passrushing threat in college. He was drafted to play a sde in a 3/4. And last yr they played Crawford both at SDE and DT along with Bass.

Bro, that's just not true.
Crawford played DE his entire college career and was never below 2nd on the team in sacks. He had 18 in his only two seasons at Boise St.
He was a definite pass rush threat.

If he reached 296 pounds last year that was based upon injury and rehab not some planned move to DT.
He played SDE at the mini-camps and was under 290 pounds entering camp.

I do not think any of us know where Crawford ultimately fits but he is clearly a big guy that offers a pass rush threat.

He obviously provided no pass rush presence for Dallas in 2012 as a rookie 3-4 DE but Jason Hatcher averaged under 3 sacks per year in that scheme and went off for 11.5 in one season as a 3T in this system.

It seems pretty clear Crawford could play some SDE and some 3T and if you didn't need him to start he'd rotate in at both.
But they do need him to start so they likely have to put him in one spot and lock that down.
Marinelli's plan last year was SDE but that can always change.

All that said those positing he tore his achilles based upon weight are probably misguided. That injury has ocurred here to DBs and LBs recently. Church/McSurly and neither were huge guys.

 

[kiheikiwi]

I don't know - where ever Rob puts him, I will trust that he knows what he's doing. 1 tech seems wierd, but again will trust what Rob does at this stage. The thing with Crawford was he was a SDE coming out of Boise. As a 3rd round pick, they bulked him up his first season to around 295 as I remember to play a 3-4 end. Was promiseing his first year. So we change to a 4-3 and he was asked to drop the added wieght, and came to camp at around 285 or so ( back closer to his college wieght, and again, to back up Spencer). But got injured first day of camp. Who knows at this stage what we have in him, rotational player at this point we all hope. If no Spencer this year, I would leave him at SDE and fight it out with Selvie. With one starting and one backing up. You would think by now he has been given his off-season game plan - to either bulk back up, to play inside, or stay at the lower weight to play on the edge. We will see soon I guess. BTW, saw a twitter pick of him about 2 months ago, he is a big guy - all he has done all year is lift wieghts (upper body) and he looked huge ! In the end, its in Marrinelli we trust ...

 

[Nirvana]

Cowboys | Tryone Crawford working at DE


Fri, 14 Jun 2013 12:10:29 -0700

Dallas Cowboys DT Tyrone Crawford has been working at defensive end during offseason workouts and feels comfortable playing the position because he played it during college. He has gotten down to 285 pounds this offseason, which is where the team wanted him to be at.

- See more at: http://www.kffl.com/player/26092/nfl/tyrone-crawford#sthash.5LuThK78.dpuf


My bet is they try to play him at DE at around 285. The achilles injury probably just backs up the idea of playing him at that weight instead of 20 or so pounds heavier at the 1. Brent may be back at the 1 as well, along with Hayden.

 

[LatinMind]

Bro, that's just not true.
Crawford played DE his entire college career and was never below 2nd on the team in sacks. He had 18 in his only two seasons at Boise St.
He was a definite pass rush threat.

If he reached 296 pounds last year that was based upon injury and rehab not some planned move to DT.
He played SDE at the mini-camps and was under 290 pounds entering camp.

I do not think any of us know where Crawford ultimately fits but he is clearly a big guy that offers a pass rush threat.

He obviously provided no pass rush presence for Dallas in 2012 as a rookie 3-4 DE but Jason Hatcher averaged under 3 sacks per year in that scheme and went off for 11.5 in one season as a 3T in this system.

It seems pretty clear Crawford could play some SDE and some 3T and if you didn't need him to start he'd rotate in at both.
But they do need him to start so they likely have to put him in one spot and lock that down.
Marinelli's plan last year was SDE but that can always change.

All that said those positing he tore his achilles based upon weight are probably misguided. That injury has ocurred here to DBs and LBs recently. Church/McSurly and neither were huge guys.

Strengths: Looks the part with a strong, defined frame and good length (33?? arms, 9?? hands). Has good quickness and athleticism for his size. Coordinated with smooth movement skills. High effort rusher and works through the whistle. Relentless worker, fighting off blocks and battling to the ballcarrier. Has strong hands and holds his own at the point of attack. Stout anchor when he plays low to the ground. Has strong practice habits and coaches talk highly of his work ethic. Has been productive at the FBS-level with a combined 27.0 tackles for loss and 13.5 sacks the past two seasons. Offers some scheme versatility. Weaknesses: Not a quick-twitch player who will consistently threaten the edge. Has limited explosive qualities and lacks great initial burst or overall range for the position ? not overly flexible or loose. Has a limited array of pass rush moves and needs to improve his technique in this area. Struggles to locate the ball at times and needs to do a better job with his read/react skills. Has some durability concerns, missing time this past season with leg injuries. Has only year as a starter at the FBS-level and was part of a rotation-heavy defensive front ? limited experience against top competition. NFL Comparison: Pernell McPhee, Baltimore Ravens -- Dane Brugler

Does this sound like a passrusher in marinellis scheme? Key word he uses alot, Quick Twitch. Lack great initial burst, which you need as a DE. You can get away with it as a DT with the shorter distance to the QB. dont let them 13.5 sacks fool you, he played against the Fresno states, Utah states of the FBS

 

[Seven]

I thought he was some key cog, but they are still trying to figure out what to do with him?

He is on this board. He's all world starting material.

What number is he..................?