Canty And Spears Should Switch Sides...

[HardHittingRoy31]

Just an idea that I was thinking about. I would not mind seeing the Cowboys move Canty to the strong side where Spears is and have Spears take over Canty's spot on the weak side.


I think Canty has the pass rushing and run stopping ability to go against the best LT in the league. Yes, Spears is good against the run but wasn't that good at getting to the QB.

This is not a knock on Spears, who IMO, would benefit from the weak side, going against the RT.

I understand that there could be a transition on hand and foot postitioning but I think Canty has the athlethism to make the transition as well as Spears.

In my suggestion, our line would be Spears, Tank Johnson and Canty on the front line followed by Ellis, Thomas, James and Ware.

Just imagine Ware and Canty coming from the same side!!!!!

IMO, I think Canty who is 6'7 and 300 plus pounds could easily hold up to big LT just as well as Spears who is 6'4 and 305 pounds.

Canty's 6'7 and his wingspand would be in the face of the QB's and effect the vision of the quarterback, alot like Ed"To Tall" Jones did back in the day.

Between Canty's size to stop the run, speed to pass the rush and the height to bat balls it would make sense at least to look to move the two players.

As I suggested earlier, Canty and Ware coming from the same side would be down right scary for QB's and those who have to block.

What are your thoughts on making a switch between Canty and Spears?

 

[DaBoys4Life]

I think we should just cut spears .

 

[superpunk]

I think you have your terminology a little mixed up.

Canty and Ware already play together, on the defense's right (typically "weak" side). Spears mans the strong side and faces off against right tackles. Ware switches depending on (mostly) where the TE lines up in single TE sets.

Strongside refers to the side of the line that is overloaded, ie extra blockers - TEs.

 

[Alexander]

Just an idea that I was thinking about. I would not mind seeing the Cowboys move Canty to the strong side where Spears is and have Spears take over Canty's spot on the weak side.


I think Canty has the pass rushing and run stopping ability to go against the best LT in the league. Yes, Spears is good against the run but wasn't that good at getting to the QB.

This is not a knock on Spears, who IMO, would benefit from the weak side, going against the RT.

I understand that there could be a transition on hand and foot postitioning but I think Canty has the athlethism to make the transition as well as Spears.

In my suggestion, our line would be Spears, Tank Johnson and Canty on the front line followed by Ellis, Thomas, James and Ware.

Just imagine Ware and Canty coming from the same side!!!!!

IMO, I think Canty who is 6'7 and 300 plus pounds could easily hold up to big LT just as well as Spears who is 6'4 and 305 pounds.

Canty's 6'7 and his wingspand would be in the face of the QB's and effect the vision of the quarterback, alot like Ed"To Tall" Jones did back in the day.

Between Canty's size to stop the run, speed to pass the rush and the height to bat balls it would make sense at least to look to move the two players.

As I suggested earlier, Canty and Ware coming from the same side would be down right scary for QB's and those who have to block.

What are your thoughts on making a switch between Canty and Spears?

Not to be rude, but Canty already plays the weakside next to Ware and faces left tackles. Spears is on the strongside against right tackles.

I admire your enthusiasm however.

 

[dargonking999]

I think we should just cut spears .

I think we should cut you

and to the OP, they already play those sides. If we do what you say, we'd put them in the position you are saying they shouldn't be at.

 

[HardHittingRoy31]

I think we should just cut spears .

Why? Spears has been very good against the run!

 

[whitey_aw]

Yea, Spears is a great run defender, and having him on the strong side is definitely best. He might not make too many huge plays, but he's probably our best run-stopping lineman.

 

[HardHittingRoy31]

I think you have your terminology a little mixed up.

Canty and Ware already play together, on the defense's right (typically "weak" side). Spears mans the strong side and faces off against right tackles. Ware switches depending on (mostly) where the TE lines up in single TE sets.

Strongside refers to the side of the line that is overloaded, ie extra blockers - TEs.

The bottom line is that Canty's size can allow him to go against the best LT's in football along with Canty's athlethism!

 

[HardHittingRoy31]

Not to be rude, but Canty already plays the weakside next to Ware and faces left tackles. Spears is on the strongside against right tackles.

I admire your enthusiasm however.

Are you sure?

 

[HardHittingRoy31]

I do stand corrected!!!!

 

[JonJon]

Yea, Spears is a great run defender, and having him on the strong side is definitely best. He might not make too many huge plays, but he's probably our best run-stopping lineman.

Yep. If he clogs the running lane, he has done his job. He doesn't have to get the tackle.

 

[JonJon]

I do stand corrected!!!!

You should change your name to SoftHittingRoy38...just kidding,but seriously, put a request to change that 31 to 38.

 

[CF74]

For future reference:

http://www.nfl.com/teams/dallascowboys/depthchart?team=DAL

 

[Hostile]

 

[Seven]

Seriously? When? Wow. I gotta phone my dad!!

 

[Garret]

I dont know if this is a repost but last night I watched DFW Sports Beat. They didnt say anything about it but they where showing clips from practice while talking random Cowboys stuff. I noticed that ione shot Canty, Tank, and Rat where in the huddle as the three linemen. I know alot of people want to see that some this yr so take it for what its worth.

 

[Achozen]

I heard it was fake...

 

[Hostile]

I heard it was fake...

My Grandpa went to his grave believing it was.

 

[Disturbed]

I was going to read the post and then realized it was from someone named "hardhittingroy31" who must obviously be delusional or living in the past. You should change your name since it no longer applies.....

 

[Hostile]

I was going to read the post and then realized it was from someone named "hardhittingroy31" who must obviously be delusional or living in the past. You should change your name since it no longer applies.....

Love the avatar.