Clark and Kendricks were 2 of the best linebackers against the run last year

[CWR]

225-240 pound guys are always gonna lose against 300-320 pound guys. With the lack of a true NT to shield the LBs, Dallas’ LBs have no chance.

We have a true NT, he's just on a weight loss journey.

 

[Typhus]

Clark has sound fundamentals but the reason he had so many opportunities to make tackles was because the DL was swiss cheese.

 

[coult44]

We like using 215lb. LBs, and 270lb. LT’s. That won’t be good against the run no matter who your coach is.

 

[Mr_437]

Stats can put lipstick on a pig.
However, I do think it will be difficult for someone to overtake Clark next to Kendricks.

What are the odds of a rookie beating out Clark and Overshown?

 

[VaqueroTD]

As long as they have a defensive line.

 

[Parcells4Life]

We have a true NT, he's just on a weight loss journey.

Right now he’s out 4-6 months with shoulder surgery

 

[TheSport78]

Won't matter if the DL is trash.

 

[Mr_437]

Right now he’s out 4-6 months with shoulder surgery

Mazi is questionable for TC? Sheesh. They have to find a starter-quality NT.

 

[jazzcat22]

Right now he’s out 4-6 months with shoulder surgery

Mazi is questionable for TC? Sheesh. They have to find a starter-quality NT.

Last I seen he is expected to ready by TC.

 

[CWR]

Right now he’s out 4-6 months with shoulder surgery

Lol, that's right. Even better.

 

[Rayman70]

Clark was not good last year. Not sure he was good against the run. Not even sure he should be starting. He couldn't cover, couldn't tackle, was all over the place. Hes very replaceable.

 

[Rayman70]

we need linebackers,defensive tackles, and edge, corner.

 

[Mr_437]

Last I seen he is expected to ready by TC.

Ok. That's good enough.

 

[ak47kaehu]

Clark struggled as MLB......he played well when LVE was MLB. I'm sure it was due to inexperience. With Kendricks playing MLB in this scheme, I'm sure Clark will play well! I also hope we get some big ugly DTs to help keep the LBs clean!

 

[kskboys]

Misleading title. Should be changed. A tackle grade does not necessarily mean a player is good against the run.

 

[tunahelper]

Making tackles 8 yards down field is my guess…

Ahh, the Ole piggy back take down maneuver.

 

[Brooksey]

Damone Clark was so bad against the run, he didn't look like a starting NFL LB.
3rd place is a joke, the man was catching guards 7 yards downfield, he's not good at shedding blocks,
he lacks instincts and he's unable to diagnose plays fast enough to make plays up the field.

 

[kskboys]

Damone Clark was so bad against the run, he didn't look like a starting NFL LB.
3rd place is a joke, the man was catching guards 7 yards downfield, he's not good at shedding blocks,
he lacks instincts and he's unable to diagnose plays fast enough to make plays up the field.

And lacks the lateral agility to mirror the ball carrier.

 

[Rayman70]

And lacks the lateral agility to mirror the ball carrier.

This. It was a big problem. He's a liability. I'd trade him for a pick. Even a 6th . He's very replaceable. Draft 2 guys. Play them.

 

[xwalker]

I have been kind of counting Clark out, but I could see him being the weakside linebacker on early downs, with Kendricks in the middle and Parsons at strongside, then giving way to Overshown (depending on his development on passing downs), with Bell being the other passing down linebacker.

My concern for all of them is what we'll have in front of them. I like Odighizuwa, and would be really happy if he was part of a rotation at 3-tech with the type of stud we need at the position (and aren't going to get). But the jury is still way out on Mazi. If he's constantly on skis, the linebackers will have a hard time dodging offensive linemen.

Last season Clark was a jag.

Maybe getting Kendricks alongside will help?

Kendricks as the Green Dot LB will make the LB next to him better.

Clark had to become the Green Dot once Vander Esch was out.
- It was too much for a 2nd year player that had only play 10 games as a rookie with 5 starts.

Vander Esch had progressed as the Green Dot, but was never on the same level of game knowledge / instincts as Kendricks has been in his career.