not sure I didnt see but about 3 of their games last year, and didnt pay attention to that.
They used to have a great secondary so they could play coverage and rush 4 and get away with it,
but they have lost some guys, and coaches.
So if your going to just rush 4 you need really good LB's and Safetys, and corners.
And a good scheme.
I dont think we have all that.
Just with an eyeball test...that's a fair appraisal. I think with some research and film study, a better feel of this group can be acquired.
First, I think an appreciation of Rod Marinelli is missing. Oh, he's a solid coach and his scheme and approach has been thoroughly researched and projected by Jerry Jones and Jason Garrett. They certainly have done their homework and have been more than an owner's interest involved with that side of the ball and how the whole team integrates onto the field.
Some of us forget that Jerry studied intensely, and sought key individual information gathering before he purchased the Cowboys. He studied up for ten years, before purchasing the Cowboys.
Believe it or not, he has been intensely involved with the Cowboys, even through the period involving Jimmy Johnson and the dynasty period. He has intense recall as to team developments, reasons, and also how the NFL has evolved. He knows what it takes to build and sustain a team. The problem remained, that through periods of NFL adapting in putting a team together, cash flow developments had to be incorporated into the picture for being able to put top players onto the field.
Today, the model is a self drafted and developed team depth that relies upon reward players developed through a team's own coaching and acquisition. This includes identifying young players that are felt able to develop and equal the product limited by drafts, each year...and where in the draft that those picks occur. That changes ability to acquire levels of talent as well.
Just for thought, the past three draft periods have provided the team with seven players that were considered to be very strong and first round talents.
Zack Martin OG
Demarcus Lawrence DE
Byron Jones FS
Randy Gregory DE
La'el Collins OG
Ezekiel Elliott RB
Jaylon Smith LB
That is seven quality level players, in the past three seasons. That is maximizing potential talent...not blowing drafts. Three were offensive players, and why the offensive line and entire offense is considered top shelf at present. But on the defensive side, there were two defensive end talents, a safety, and a linebacker taken. All of whom were considered strong and top of the draft players.
For full effect, those players will need time and opportunities to show the quality that has been added - but the defense received quite a bit as well. Two players, Gregory and Smith, will have to be given further time to show the wisdom in their respective picks. But the talent was added despite intervening problems. In a very strong franchise, which I consider in Dallas, problems can be solved. I am counting on this later, to make the count at a minimum - 3 offensive and 3 defensive studs that have been added to the team, over the past three draft periods. Very important in team building.
There is a whole group of younger players that have been added over the past three seasons, that are in a developmental mode. We will soon see just how that goes...this season.
At the most, one more draft will get this defense to the level needed for a fully functional scheme as led by Rod Marinelli. Rod has one more year to show a final product. In the mean time, we will get a pretty good picture this season. Watch now!
