News: Cowboys' needs at defensive line shouldn't be forgotten

[CCBoy]

Cowboys' needs at defensive line shouldn't be forgotten

http://espn.go.com/blog/dallas-cowb...needs-at-defensive-line-shouldnt-be-forgotten




IRVING, Texas -- The Dallas Cowboys' need for a defensive end has been at or near the top of the list since the 2015 season.

When news broke of DeMarcus Lawrence's recent back surgery, the importance of finding more help on the defensive front became more pronounced.

Tyrone Crawford is coming back from right shoulder surgery performed after the season and he will probably be limited in the offseason program.

Add free agents to-be such as like Greg Hardy, Jeremy Mincey, Nick Hayden and Jack Crawford, and there could be a big-time makeover up front.

Landing the big prize in free agency is always risky, so don't bank on the likelihood of an Olivier Vernon signing with the Cowboys. While Hardy's signing can be classified in the "big name" category, the price was mitigated by his off-field troubles. The Cowboys paid him roughly $8.8 million on the one-year deal he signed last March.,,

 

[Carson]

Sign a beast 1-tech. That should help the pass rush increase by leaps and bounds. The outside pass rush is not terrible. They just have no interior pass rush so they can step up all day.

 

[robjay04]

Look at the Broncos---overall their QB play this season has been comparable to us but they have a defense that can get to the QB.

 

[big dog cowboy]

Defense wins championships. DL, CB and S all need attention.

 

[conner01]

This draft has depth at DT so hopefully we can add some talent there though I don't think that's going to be the first pick

 

[StarBoyz83]

Defense wins championships. DL, CB and S all need attention.

I agree I'd say lb needs attention too.

 

[kiheikiwi]

This draft has depth at DT so hopefully we can add some talent there though I don't think that's going to be the first pick

Nor should it (According to their self described lack of priority at DT) however, 2nd or 3rd round there should be some good 3tech - 1tech's available - I would go 2nd myself. I would even look to pickup a mid-level DT in free-agency and still draft a 2nd rounder.

 

[SultanOfSix]

It's a good thing we keep going deep into the playoffs and are competing for a Super Bowl year in and year out, because it seems like we always need something every year, even the same things that people said we needed last year...

...wait a second.

 

[dagreat1_87]

It's a good thing we keep going deep into the playoffs and are competing for a Super Bowl year in and year out, because it seems like we always need something every year, even the same things that people said we needed last year...

...wait a second.

this...how long has it seemed we have been talking about that we need to shore up the middle...1, 2 or 8 years? anybody?

 

[FaSho]

this...how long has it seemed we have been talking about that we need to shore up the middle...1, 2 or 8 years? anybody?

No need, we have Hayden!

 

[SportsGuru80]

Find a good 1 technique, find Church's replacement to pair with Jones and draft some CBs.

 

[rwalters31]

Sign a beast 1-tech. That should help the pass rush increase by leaps and bounds. The outside pass rush is not terrible. They just have no interior pass rush so they can step up all day.

The one technique has been the missing piece for years. Penetrating one tech makes the DEs look like super men and the job of the front seven better at take-a-ways. I have him at second pick in the draft behind the next Dallas QB with the first pick.

 

[PJTHEDOORS]

Wow, I totally forgot about our defensive line needs, until I read this article. All CBoys fans had forgotten it too, if not for this. lol.

 

[NEODOG]

CB DT LB S

Getting that done in proper order would solidify our team GREATLY

 

[itsaboat]

CB DT LB S

Getting that done in proper order would solidify our team GREATLY

so basically you're saying...