News: DMN: With first-year Cowboy available for 12 games, pass rush looks strong

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With first-year Cowboy available for 12 games, pass rush looks strong
By JON MACHOTA
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Getting to opposing quarterbacks was one of the Cowboys’ biggest problems last season. Making the controversial decision to sign defensive end Greg Hardy to a one-year deal in March was one way they addressed the issue.

With Hardy facing a potential suspension from the NFL for violating the league’s personal conduct policy, the acquisition came with much scrutiny. Hardy was suspended 10 games for conduct detrimental to the NFL in April. The original suspension was reduced to four games on Friday.

The impact Hardy could make over six additional games is significant.

The 2013 Pro Bowler is the Cowboys’ most talented pass rusher. Over Hardy’s last 32 games in Carolina, he recorded 27 sacks. Houston defensive lineman J.J. Watt, the NFL’s Defensive Player of the Year two of the last three seasons, has 31 sacks over his last 32 games.

As a team, the Cowboys ranked 28th in sacks with 28 last season. Over the last three seasons, only Oakland and Atlanta have fewer...

 

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Bob Sturm: Defense can be special, but it will take time | Dallas Morning News
Sturm answers a reader question about the talent upgrade on defense.

Question: How much do you think the Cowboys have improved their defense especially with Hardy being out a while and McClain 4 games? Are the additions of Lee, Jones, Gregory and a full year of Lawrence enough to allow them to make a real jump?

Bob Sturm: I think the infusion of talent is substantial and I think they will be much better. But, they better be. They had a really limp pass rush and now that we don’t expect them to be as good at running the game to death on offense and dominating the clock, they will need the defense to pull some weight. I think they can be pretty special with all of the additions, but we need to remember that rookies are rookies and it is a massive step to the NFL. It will take time.

 

[dallasdave]

With first-year Cowboy available for 12 games, pass rush looks strong
By JON MACHOTA
http://www.***BANNED-URL***/sports/...sion-is-so-meaningful-for-cowboys-defense.ece




Getting to opposing quarterbacks was one of the Cowboys’ biggest problems last season. Making the controversial decision to sign defensive end Greg Hardy to a one-year deal in March was one way they addressed the issue.

With Hardy facing a potential suspension from the NFL for violating the league’s personal conduct policy, the acquisition came with much scrutiny. Hardy was suspended 10 games for conduct detrimental to the NFL in April. The original suspension was reduced to four games on Friday.

The impact Hardy could make over six additional games is significant.

The 2013 Pro Bowler is the Cowboys’ most talented pass rusher. Over Hardy’s last 32 games in Carolina, he recorded 27 sacks. Houston defensive lineman J.J. Watt, the NFL’s Defensive Player of the Year two of the last three seasons, has 31 sacks over his last 32 games.

As a team, the Cowboys ranked 28th in sacks with 28 last season. Over the last three seasons, only Oakland and Atlanta have fewer...

Hardy, Gregory, and Lawrence(out most of last year) will change the whole defense. When the pass rush is better the corner backs look better. Hardy, Gregory and Lawrence will make QB's get rid of the ball quick and make mistakes. It's a new day in Dallas for defense.

 

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Hardy, Gregory, and Lawrence(out most of last year) will change the whole defense. When the pass rush is better the corner backs look better. Hardy, Gregory and Lawrence will make QB's get rid of the ball quick and make mistakes. It's a new day in Dallas for defense.

Having Sean Lee in pass defense won't hurt as well...

 

[dallasdave]

Having Sean Lee in pass defense won't hurt as well...

Great point, I love Lee moving to weak side LB. He will be a major playmaker there and will keep him out of the middle so he won't be hit so much himself.