DaRon Bland is already a star

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I doubt we would have seen him much if Lewis & AB had stayed healthy, and Joseph lived up to his 2nd round potential. Wonder if we have any other hidden young talent on that bench that just need more playing time to show they are a constant playmaker. My money is on Fergy, Hendershot, or Sam Williams.
 
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MarcusRock said:
The most important play was Biadasz ripping away that loose ball.
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I’ll put it up there with the top four. Yes that was huge. I’m not sure who it was, on the goal line touchdown. Someone almost punched the ball out of the eagles, quarterbacks hand before he crossed almost another turnover. I don’t know who that was I can’t get a replay.
 
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Whirlwin said:
I’ll put it up there with the top four. Yes that was huge. I’m not sure who it was, on the goal line touchdown. Someone almost punched the ball out of the eagles, quarterbacks hand before he crossed almost another turnover. I don’t know who that was I can’t get a replay.
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you mean another on an OL that has struggled for about 6 games now with dak under constant pressure, 6 sacks + many pressures etc those types of plays are not on the qb he can see around him and trust me tons of dirty pockets, so TB saved that line from anther embarrassing negative play..

lets keep it real even that 1st INT in the jags game , Daks jersey was grabbed from behind and tugged enough to allow the ball to sail..im making sure fans keep that in perspective this OL has ben very leaky of late adding a lot of dirty pressured plays..

so yes big pay that the OL would have been responsible for in the first place. Dak played an awesome game after that pick six even that pay he had guy holding his leg and another in his face and was able to get 1st down on 3rd down, also on the OL..daks saved that ols butt many times from Having ton more sacks credited on them

I like how the entire team responded and fought to come back twice from 10 down and got the win., that was some of the best effort by the team against great team in December in very long time.
 
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CalPolyTechnique said:
I like Bland in the slot. We should be looking to bookend Diggs in the draft or FA.
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- Virtually everyone familiar with Stephen Jones, knows well we are not gonna get significant help at CB thru free agency.
It's gonna come per NFL draft, if the Cowboys decide to pursue CB as highest priority. .

- But this stretch will be an audition and evaluation for Bland at the RCB role.
I'd assume the team would like to have a strong enuff feel for Bland in a outside CB role to know what they already have, before they decide
on picking a CB with a high draft pick.

- Physically he's what they prefer in a CB with lengthy size and idea 40 speed.
Now he's displaying ball hawk skills, rugged tackling ability, and he mentally recovers quickly from a bad play.
He jumps routes and he outbattles for close contested throws vs WRs.

- He's already shown that he can be great going forward or laterally vs pass, but i'd like to see him improve in his turn n' go where he needs
to turn his head, locate ball in air and make the play. That's been a CB failing with our past CBs (ala Anthony Brown)
 
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Whirlwin said:
I’m not sure anyone saw this coming, he’s an interception machine. I don’t know what play was more important, the dime to Hilton, or the interception by Bland
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I'm becoming a big fan of his. I was intrigued by his play in the preseason, but now that he's getting a chance to play in the regular season, he's validating what he showed then. He's physical, plays with sound coverage technique, diagnoses well, and is often in good position to contest the pass. Offers the versatility to play slot or outside. And he's only going to get better.
 
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Bland is a man. Dude just takes the ball away from the offense at will. He just wants the takeaway more than wr wants to catch the ball. If we could get diggs to play a little more controlled with Bland playing how he is we'd be solid.
 
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