Did the Dallas Cowboys improve at defensive end in 2018?

[waving monkey]

[In this series, we’ll take a look at the additions and subtractions at every position on the Dallas Cowboys roster. We’ll compare where the Cowboys were to where they currently sit and ask the ultimate question. Did the Cowboys improve or not? In other words, do you feel better about the state of the roster going into the 2018 season?]

Last season:
DeMarcus Lawrence - 16 games played, 35 tackles, 14.5 sacks, four forced fumbles, two recoveries, one pass deflection, Pro Bowl selection

Tyrone Crawford - 16 games played, 18 tackles, four sacks, two pass deflections, one forced fumble, one recovery

Taco Charlton - drafted 28th overall, 16 games played, 15 tackles, three sacks, one forced fumble, one pass deflection

Benson Mayowa - 14 games played, 13 tackles, one sack, signed with Cardinals in free agency

Charles Tapper - Two games played, two tackles, one sack, placed on IR in October

Damontre Moore - signed as free agent, three games played, three tackles, released in October

Randy Gregory - suspended indefinitely for violations of substance abuse policy

https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/201...rcus-lawrence-taco-charlton-dorance-armstrong

 

[MCMetal69]

I'd say they got better , but with Irving missing the 1st 4 games (figures) , it's anybody's guess how it will translate on the field......................

 

[Flamma]

I'd say they got better , but with Irving missing the 1st 4 games (figures) , it's anybody's guess how it will translate on the field......................

That is a pity, but we have plenty of guys to fill in. Especially if Gregory gets reinstated. He is an unexpected plus. He'll also have plenty of time to get into game shape.

 

[cern]

Too soon to tell.

 

[MCMetal69]

That is a pity, but we have plenty of guys to fill in. Especially if Gregory gets reinstated. He is an unexpected plus. He'll also have plenty of time to get into game shape.

Yeah , but let's temper that a bit , seeing as how Gregory hasn't even played a football game in over 2 years..............

 

[Techsass]

Right now everything is just potential, but I think we've gotten better. I'm guessing DLaw/Taco on the left & Crawford/Gregory on the right. Also really want to see Tapper. Keep hearing how fast he is, just haven't had a chance to see it.

 

[Typhus]

[In this series, we’ll take a look at the additions and subtractions at every position on the Dallas Cowboys roster. We’ll compare where the Cowboys were to where they currently sit and ask the ultimate question. Did the Cowboys improve or not? In other words, do you feel better about the state of the roster going into the 2018 season?]

Last season:
DeMarcus Lawrence - 16 games played, 35 tackles, 14.5 sacks, four forced fumbles, two recoveries, one pass deflection, Pro Bowl selection

Tyrone Crawford - 16 games played, 18 tackles, four sacks, two pass deflections, one forced fumble, one recovery

Taco Charlton - drafted 28th overall, 16 games played, 15 tackles, three sacks, one forced fumble, one pass deflection

Benson Mayowa - 14 games played, 13 tackles, one sack, signed with Cardinals in free agency

Charles Tapper - Two games played, two tackles, one sack, placed on IR in October

Damontre Moore - signed as free agent, three games played, three tackles, released in October

Randy Gregory - suspended indefinitely for violations of substance abuse policy

https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/201...rcus-lawrence-taco-charlton-dorance-armstrong

No we did not improve, just expecting improvement from an invested group. Its about a 50/50 proposition, there are worse investments, but this group of DE starters prospects is middle of the pack in the NFL,,, nearly every team has about the same talent level.

 

[waving monkey]

No we did not improve, just expecting improvement from an invested group. Its about a 50/50 proposition, there are worse investments, but this group of DE starters prospects is middle of the pack in the NFL,,, nearly every team has about the same talent level.

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[StarBoyz83]

We dont know yet

 

[Techsass]

No we did not improve, just expecting improvement from an invested group. Its about a 50/50 proposition, there are worse investments, but this group of DE starters prospects is middle of the pack in the NFL,,, nearly every team has about the same talent level.

So far...but there's a good chance our investments are about to reach maturity.

 

[Typhus]

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Hey Monkey,, I know you pay attention, and this could probably be its own thread, but doesn't it piss you off that DWare decided to sign an exclusive coaching contract with the Denver Donkeys,,,,,, some loyalty there right?
Oh well, Charles Haley still loves us.

 

[big dog cowboy]

Did the Cowboys improve at defensive end in 2018?

• 93%
  Yes
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• 2%
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• 5%
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815 votes total

 

[Typhus]

So far...but there's a good chance our investments are about to reach maturity.

David Irving needs to jump on that wagon,,,
but yes, to a slight degree,,, I feel that there is at least an upside at DE improvement this year.

 

[waving monkey]

Hey Monkey,, I know you pay attention, and this could probably be its own thread, but doesn't it piss you off that DWare decided to sign an exclusive coaching contract with the Denver Donkeys,,,,,, some loyalty there right?
Oh well, Charles Haley still loves us.

I do think Ware feels some loyalty to us but ya I think he should be associated with the Cowboys

 

[Techsass]

David Irving needs to jump on that wagon,,,
but yes, to a slight degree,,, I feel that there is at least an upside at DE improvement this year.

Up until DLaw hit last year, we were below average. David Irving boosted our Dline to the verge of respectability. Crawford, to me should be our rotation, not our starter. We'll see how it goes.

 

[northerncowboynation]

[In this series, we’ll take a look at the additions and subtractions at every position on the Dallas Cowboys roster. We’ll compare where the Cowboys were to where they currently sit and ask the ultimate question. Did the Cowboys improve or not? In other words, do you feel better about the state of the roster going into the 2018 season?]

Last season:
DeMarcus Lawrence - 16 games played, 35 tackles, 14.5 sacks, four forced fumbles, two recoveries, one pass deflection, Pro Bowl selection

Tyrone Crawford - 16 games played, 18 tackles, four sacks, two pass deflections, one forced fumble, one recovery

Taco Charlton - drafted 28th overall, 16 games played, 15 tackles, three sacks, one forced fumble, one pass deflection

Benson Mayowa - 14 games played, 13 tackles, one sack, signed with Cardinals in free agency

Charles Tapper - Two games played, two tackles, one sack, placed on IR in October

Damontre Moore - signed as free agent, three games played, three tackles, released in October

Randy Gregory - suspended indefinitely for violations of substance abuse policy

https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/201...rcus-lawrence-taco-charlton-dorance-armstrong

To be determined. Depends a lot on Ealy and Taco's progression. Certainly no regression. I'm not counting on Gregory in any way yet

 

[ShiningStar]

Hey Monkey,, I know you pay attention, and this could probably be its own thread, but doesn't it piss you off that DWare decided to sign an exclusive coaching contract with the Denver Donkeys,,,,,, some loyalty there right?
Oh well, Charles Haley still loves us.

Feel free to remind us all and Ware what the Cowboys did for him. He gave us more than we gave him.

 

[northerncowboynation]

I'd say they got better , but with Irving missing the 1st 4 games (figures) , it's anybody's guess how it will translate on the field......................

Added depth with Ealy. We'll see what a year does for Taco. Armstrong was an interesting pick. I'll say the possibility is for improvement more so than the interior of the line. I think Tapper is toast and and zero expectations for Gregory

 

[DasSchnitzel]

Let's see, we lost Mayowa and Moore, the latter of which only played 3 games. I couldn't care less about seeing either walk to be honest.

We picked up Ealy, Taco has another year under his belt.

This time last year Tapper was probably injured and Irving was on a 4 game suspension so that's neutral. We might even get something from Gregory but I doubt it.

I'd say they're only a smidgen better than this time last year and that's due to experience. I think Taco is going to take a step forward this year but I don't know that.

 

[kskboys]

I think we improved in a huge way. Because Taco will show dramatic improvement.