Bruce Carter back in starting lineup after benching; lesson learned and motivated to prove himself

[WoodysGirl]

According to a source, the Cowboys wanted to teach Carter a lesson for his lack of effort in a poor outing against the Chargers two weeks ago so they demoted him behind Ernie Sims in last Sunday's game against the Broncos.

Sims confirmed on Friday that Carter is back in the starting lineup at the weakside linebacker and in the nickel, though Sims will likely start at strongside linebacker for an injured Justin Durant against the Commanders.

Carter denies that he was giving less than 100 percent but acknowledges that he was thinking too much as continues to adjust to the new defensive scheme which prevented him from playing fast, thus making it look like he wasn't given great effort.

Read more here:
http://sportsblogs.star-telegram.co...n-learned-and-motivated-to-prove-himself.html

 

[WV Cowboy]

I know is high school these guys can get by strictly on athletic ability.

And probably to a large degree in college as well.

But in the NFL, there is a LOT for them to learn. No longer are they the dominant athlete like in high school and college.

He'll figure it out, .. he looks like he is going to be a good one.

 

[Aven8]

You bet he's going to start. He's our best run defender, and we are playing a running team!

 

[Section446]

I'm willing to give the guy a second chance. He's too talented to give up on.

 

[cowboys1981]

I'm excited that Lee and Carterwill both be in on this game. I can recall wk 17 where they were both missed.

 

[KDM256]

Lets just hope he comes ready to play Sunday night.

 

[elcowboi]

It seems like he has learned his lesson. Hopefully it translates to the field.

 

[tomsanders921]

I have to say he has been a HUGE disappoint so far this season. I am not saying he's terrible, but last year he was flat out balling before he got hurt.

he was getting better and better every week until he got hurt. This year has been a struggle

 

[JohnsKey19]

LBs have to show up big Sunday night. Skins will likely want to feature Morris heavily in the run game.

 

[Common Sense]

I know we talk about older players being "progress stoppers," but what about older coaches with schemes that don't fit the players' abilities?

 

[bark]

Get it done Bruce

 

[jblaze2004]

I wonder if bruce working at MLB and sean lee working at wlb would be better for our defense. Just thinking

 

[BAT]

According to a source, the Cowboys wanted to teach Carter a lesson for his lack of effort in a poor outing against the Chargers two weeks ago so they demoted him behind Ernie Sims in last Sunday's game against the Broncos.

Sims confirmed on Friday that Carter is back in the starting lineup at the weakside linebacker and in the nickel, though Sims will likely start at strongside linebacker for an injured Justin Durant against the Redsk*ns.

Carter denies that he was giving less than 100 percent but acknowledges that he was thinking too much as continues to adjust to the new defensive scheme which prevented him from playing fast, thus making it look like he wasn't given great effort.

Read more here:
http://sportsblogs.star-telegram.co...n-learned-and-motivated-to-prove-himself.html

Cowboys should not be so quick to return Carter to the WILL position if Dallas remains a 4-3 under. He needs to earn that position back. Play Carter at the SAM until he shows the requisite effort and play making. And he makes more sense playing SAM with his pass rushing ability, will cover bigger receivers instead of small shifty RBs, plus the run will come at him so he does not have to run and chase (seemingly a problem). Keep Sims at the WILL another week or two. His experience as a WILL in this defense allows him to play fast and should help Lee and Carter better acclimate. Constantly switching guys, even for cause, will disrupt continuity and more importantly, progress.

Besides, forgiving Carter so quickly sends the wrong message. Let him earn the coveted WILL position.

And Cowboys should be replacing the LBs with DBs when they go to the dime anyway so LB coverage issues should be minimized. Wait .... Cowboys do not have a dime package.

 

[Jenky]

Does Claiborne get his job back?

*ducks*

 

[CyberB0b]

acknowledges that he was thinking too much as continues to adjust to the new defensive scheme which prevented him from playing fast, thus making it look like he wasn't given great effort.

I thought this scheme was simpler for these guys. What gives?

 

[SportsGuru80]

I believe the LB core will be ok, switching to this Tampa 2 scheme is going to be an adjustment.

 

[tico]

Come on Bruce get in there and create havoc..I want to see that guy who took over when Lee got hurt last year...

 

[Fredd]

this is a running team we are playing, thus, Carter has to be in there...I can see the trio accounting for something like 30 total tackles in this game

 

[DFWJC]

Carter is ideal vs that Commanders offense.
Not so much, yet, vs the Broncos.

Two entirely different animals

 

[TheRomoSexual]

I know we talk about older players being "progress stoppers," but what about older coaches with schemes that don't fit the players' abilities?

Carter fits, it just hasn't "clicked" for him yet.