Cowboys No Name LB's

[Coogiguy03]

Need help.
In the worse way.

needed it before the season started

 

[Coogiguy03]

I would say +10 lbs max for 2024, putting Bell at 215lbs.

Even at 6'3, 215..I'd still want Bell to compete for Kearse (SS) spot against Juanyeh Thomas.

On topic, I see the LBs as a group that could take a step or two forward, and be a surprise. Clark is getting more active and showing up a bit more beating screens, getting TFLs, also talking a little noise. I just think Clark n Evans could raise their play a notch playing next to each other.

he will, I don't know if kearse is here next year

 

[CWR]

Actually in good shape: Bell is a future starter, have Clark and Overshown coming back. Could definitely use a Mike lb, but Quinn likes using those hybrids

Overshown getting hurt was such a shame. It's stupidly premature, but you got the feeling he's a future star during pre-season. He was just super active and around the ball constantly. The defense having him and Diggs back next year, with Mazi having a year of development will be huge.

 

[tm1119]

With Overshown coming back and with what we have it's a low priority draft pick next year.

Especially if Leonard and still play and the Cowboys sign him.

Not saying it’s going to happen or that I want it to…but there’s a possibility that Overshown is the next Jabril Cox. I think fans penciled in Cox as a starter for 2 straight years and he never saw the field.
I liked Overshown in college and he COULD be a starter, but the idea that we don’t need a LB because Overshown is on the roster is crazy. That would be a classic cowboys “we like our guys” mistake. Let’s see the kid actually play a regular season game before we proclaim him a starter that doesn’t need legit competition.

 

[CalPolyTechnique]

Y’all just forgetting about Bobby Carpenter huh?

 

[Eddie]

Y’all just forgetting about Bobby Carpenter huh?

I haven't forgotten. I'm still shrugging about that pick.

 

[starfrombirth]

With Bell showing he's capable, LVE probably coming back, Overshown looking in the preseason that he might be a good one and Clark still improving, I don't think we really need to address the position early. We could use at least one more, though, unless we keep Evans around, so I see it as a late-round need. Of course, I'm never against getting a stud at any position; you can always improve.

I don't think LVE is coming back. This many neck injuries in so short a time has to have him and his family concerned.

 

[Cowboyny]

Overshown getting hurt was such a shame. It's stupidly premature, but you got the feeling he's a future star during pre-season. He was just super active and around the ball constantly. The defense having him and Diggs back next year, with Mazi having a year of development will be huge.

We have to temper our expectations seeing how others looked after tearing their acl’s

 

[blueblood70]

In the worse way?

It's an overstatement as usual people are exaggerating we do need to address it in the draft I mean I I wouldn't be surprised if they did take a first rounder but more of a downhill linebacker to replace L VE not another one of these tweeners like Overshown and bell and Kearse,

all these dudes are just tweeners these guys are hybrids but we could use a beast in the middle that's just a run stuffing downhill guy in the first three rounds I could see it,

I don't think we're desperate in any way shape or form but we could use a dude in the middle you know these teams have great front sevens but we're just now getting the defensive line where it needs to be but we are not that behind them those three guys are not scary I mean Bella is just too small I think to hold up over a whole season.. And Dan Quinn's defense we have far too many safeties playing linebacker but we don't have that big middle linebacker I mean Clark just seems a little slow less aggressive I mean maybe he'll get better but we could use another guy like that like a better version of Leighton vander esch...

 

[blueblood70]

We have to temper our expectations seeing how others looked after tearing their acl’s

yeah but at the same time overshown is just another safety playing linebacker and I'm not sure he's a downhill guy we need we are not desperate for linebackers not in Dan Quinn's defense but we do need a replacement for Leighton vander ash we need a bigger downhill guy and when I say replacement maybe a guy who's a little bit better than Leighton vander ash but a big dude downhill that's really good in the run game... So it wouldn't surprise me if they look for that guy in rounds one through three I mean we need a Bobby Wagner type.. Easier said than done but it is what it is...

 

[Cowboyny]

yeah but at the same time overshown is just another safety playing linebacker and I'm not sure he's a downhill guy we need we are not desperate for linebackers not in Dan Quinn's defense but we do need a replacement for Leighton vander ash we need a bigger downhill guy and when I say replacement maybe a guy who's a little bit better than Leighton vander ash but a big dude downhill that's really good in the run game... So it wouldn't surprise me if they look for that guy in rounds one through three I mean we need a Bobby Wagner type.. Easier said than done but it is what it is...

Evans could be that cheap replacement if they went that route. You would think this years draft will be about OL and fixing the run game

 

[big dog cowboy]

I don't think LVE is coming back.

He isn't coming back.

 

[Momanpr100]

We need that big thumper in the middle

 

[jblaze2004]

With Overshown coming back and with what we have it's a low priority draft pick next year.

Especially if Leonard and still play and the Cowboys sign him.

Overshown was hurt a lot in college. I don’t see that changing in the Pros. I wouldn’t call it “low priority” just because we should get him back next year.

 

[Momanpr100]

Parsons is only a linebacker by technical designation.

If he truly played full time traditional LB that stayed off the ball, defended passes, and reacted to running plays……he would be nothing special and would probably be considered a bust.

You can still rush from the LB position.

 

[Momanpr100]

Pick 32 is barely a 1st round pick. If Bo Nix or the LSU qb is there, wouldn't you consider it?

I know I would like to be picking at #32

 

[EenonyMoose]

Bell and Clark have been good. Overshown is coming back. How many starting linebackers do you need?

 

[blueblood70]

Evans could be that cheap replacement if they went that route. You would think this years draft will be about OL and fixing the run game

first of all there's seven rounds plus free agency,

secondly fix the offensive line it's already getting better how do you fix one when you just paid Terrence Steele you just re upped Zach Martin Tyler Smith playing very well and although tyrone's up in age a bit he's also playing well and by the way maybe you haven't noticed but we brought in bass Hoffman and Richards to add to a free agent here there I don't see the big problem with the offensive line besides the fact that Terrence Steele and Zach Martin haven't been playing up to their level..

They have brought in guys every single draft so this is not a new thing for the offensive line they need to develop those guys you're not gonna help yourself by not getting richer it's more time but when you're in the middle of a playoff race I don't think the offensive line is an emergency in the draft we have players to develop we just picked them I mean how many guys what are you gonna do pick 52 offensive lineman over the next four years where they never really have a spot other than being a backup?

So yeah we're gonna pick a running back hell we might pick an offensive lineman but I'm betting a linebacker is high on their list

I think the problem with our fan base is they believe we should have 5 pro bowlers on the offensive line and they said I'll be playing great because that's how every team designs their offensive line right?

WRONG,
ours just took a while to gel however they're not as bad as people are making it out to me and once current steel rounds back into shape this is what most teams offensive lines look like you can't afford to have every single hydropic or big time free agent along one group.. We have guys on this team to develop I just mentioned them they were just prior they are not bus they are deaf and when it's their time we will see how they play when they get to play what say 10 to 17 games and then we'll find out what they have you have to play the guys to see what they have we don't have room for them because we have a relatively veteran group right now up front..

So let's not exaggerate or overblow the fact that we think we need to redo and retool our entire offensive line, that is not a fact.... I mean teams always need to be looking to get better take best player available they may take it center or a left tackle if the opportunity seems like the right pic but I don't think it's a priority by any means...

 

[blueblood70]

Evans could be that cheap replacement if they went that route. You would think this years draft will be about OL and fixing the run game

I realize Evans can be depth here but that doesn't make him a weapon in our defense and I believe that's why a linebacker will be high on the list not one of these tweeners but a true big downhill but yet athletic linebacker.. I know they seem cheap sometimes but I think with Layton vander's future on the line right now probably never going to be a starter again, you can't count on the guy....

so this is gonna be high on the list for will McClay to find that dude in the middle in this draft there is 7 rounds, we can address a lot of positions...

 

[rambo2]

Love Benson.

I hope they can get him in the 2nd. Watch him go right before.they pick.