BTB: The Dallas Cowboys as a Top-5 team in sacks? Surprise, it could happen

[waving monkey]

Last year the Cowboys finished with 36 sacks on the year which ranked them 13th in the league. This was a solid improvement from the previous year when they had 31 sacks and finished 25th in the league. But what will the 2017 unit look like? With no splash made in free agency and a rookie edge rusher who isn’t likely to make a big impact right away, some fans are concerned that the pass rush could be in trouble this season. There isn’t a single player on the defensive line that has anyone excited about possibly reaching double-digit sacks.

That may sound a little deflating, but it’s not. The Cowboys will use a committee approach and collectively they may surprise some people with their production. What if I told you the Cowboys could finish top five in sacks this season? Sound ridiculous, right? Let’s breakdown each player and see what type of numbers they could be looking at.

https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/201...-top-5-team-in-sacks-surprise-it-could-happen

 

[Risen Star]

Zero chance. Just fan boy nonsense.

 

[Pessimist_cowboy]

Just for fun here's my estimate:
Mayowa 7 sacks
Collins 6 sacks
Lawrence 6 sacks
Irving 6 sacks
Crawford 5 sacks
Charlton 4 sacks
Paea 3 sacks
Moore 3 sacks

That equals 40 and not including what we'll get with LB's and DB's blitzing I expect around 40-45 sacks total.

 

[DoctorChicken]

I'm setting the over under at 70 sacks.

Over.

 

[JBS]

Zero chance. Just fan boy nonsense.

Less than zero

 

[Hardline]

Just for fun here's my estimate:
Mayowa 7 sacks
Collins 6 sacks
Lawrence 6 sacks
Irving 6 sacks
Crawford 5 sacks
Charlton 4 sacks
Paea 3 sacks
Moore 3 sacks

That equals 40 and not including what we'll get with LB's and DB's blitzing I expect around 40-45 sacks total.

So our entire defense line will double Von Millers sack total?

 

[RoboQB]

This would go in the category of "A Snowball's Chance in Hell".

 

[stilltheguru88]

I expect over 40 sacks this year. People underestimate Lawrence being in a contract year. Irving too

 

[Knotamus]

Just for fun here's my estimate:
Mayowa 7 sacks
Collins 6 sacks
Lawrence 6 sacks
Irving 6 sacks
Crawford 5 sacks
Charlton 4 sacks
Paea 3 sacks
Moore 3 sacks

That equals 40 and not including what we'll get with LB's and DB's blitzing I expect around 40-45 sacks total.

I've been clammoring these sentiments for awhile.. none of these sack totals are unrealistic for each individual and yes.. it could happen.

 

[DoctorChicken]

I think the Cowboys will be top 5 in sacks and I will make a bet with anyone here.

They are top-5, I eat an entire bake-at-home pizza while mostly drunk.

They aren't top-5, I don't eat an entire bake-at-home pizza while mostly drunk.

Who wants to challenge me?

 

[PJTHEDOORS]

This would go in the category of "A Snowball's Chance in Hell".

So was us being #13 last year in sacks out of 32 teams.

 

[Alexander]

I think the Cowboys will be top 5 in sacks and I will make a bet with anyone here.

They are top-5, I eat an entire bake-at-home pizza while mostly drunk.

They aren't top-5, I don't eat an entire bake-at-home pizza while mostly drunk.

Who wants to challenge me?

Man, those are some seriously high stakes.

You sure you want to go there?

 

[DoctorChicken]

Man, those are some seriously high stakes.

You sure you want to go there?

I'm willing to go through with it for the forum I love.

 

[RoboQB]

So was us being #13 last year in sacks out of 32 teams.

How many sacks are between 5th and 13th last year?
I'd love to see it happen. Even 10th would exceed expectations.

 

[Alexander]

I'm willing to go through with it for the forum I love.

You are a gentleman and a scholar.

 

[Risen Star]

Just for fun here's my estimate:
Mayowa 7 sacks
Collins 6 sacks
Lawrence 6 sacks
Irving 6 sacks
Crawford 5 sacks
Charlton 4 sacks
Paea 3 sacks
Moore 3 sacks

That equals 40 and not including what we'll get with LB's and DB's blitzing I expect around 40-45 sacks total.

5 guys with 5 or more sacks? That's never happening too.

 

[RoboQB]

So was us being #13 last year in sacks out of 32 teams.

Okay, I checked. Dallas had 36 sacks last year. Arizona led the NFL with 48.
12 sacks is a big leap. However, if they could've managed just 2 more sacks,
Dallas would've finished tied for 9th. Doable.

 

[Knotamus]

5 guys with 5 or more sacks? That's never happening too.

C'mon Risen.. now your just trolling. The Boys were 1.5 sacks away from five guys having 5 or more sacks last year even with Lawrence only adding 1 sack of his own due injuries that derailed his season.. And that's not counting the five sacks that came from LBers & CBs

The DL did improve.. we brought back the core guys in Collins, Irving (Contract year), Crawford, & Mayowa.. add young talent in Charlton & Tapper, a veteran needing to prove his worth in Moore, a seasoned Marenilli guy in Paea, and a healthy Demarcus Lawrence. They could be a dark horse.

 

[ScipioCowboy]

I would think a more important number than total sacks would be sacks per pass play.

 

[Risen Star]

C'mon Risen.. now your just trolling. The Boys were 1.5 sacks away from five guys have 5 or more sacks last year even with Lawrence only adding 1 sack of his own due injuries that derailed his season.. And that's not counting the five sacks that came from LBers & CBs

Get the calculator back out. Mayowa had 6, Collins 5, T. Crawford 4.5, Irving 4, J. Crawford 3.

3.5 sacks away. In a season where they played with a lead most of the time.

You can eliminate Irving and J.Crawford out of the equation. Irving's not getting 5 when he's back from suspension. J. Crawford isn't here and sucks anyway. Unless there's an injury, Taco puts a serious dent into Mayowa's stats. He's not getting 5 if Lawrence and Taco stay healthy all year.

Collins gets you 5. Maybe Lawrence. Maybe Taco or Mayowa, depending on which guy ends up playing the bigger role. So 3 players is best case scenario with this mediocre group.