Do the Cowboys have enough pass rushers?

[Cowboyny]

Two quality pass rushers departed to Washington with Dan Quinn in Armstrong, Fowler. All the Cowboys have added is a small schooled prospect who is considered more of a run stopper in Kneeland. Yes, Sam Williams is expected to take on a larger role, but he has been untrustworthy in the past.

There are a few free agents that certainly can help as rotational pieces: Ngakoue, Lawson and a few others.

 

[ChronicCowboy]

Kneeland pick shows that management isn’t totally comfortable there. If Sam can become a force we’ll be ok, but it’s naive to rely on that guy fully.

 

[darthseinfeld]

Two quality pass rushers departed to Washington with Dan Quinn in Armstrong, Fowler. All the Cowboys have added is a small schooled prospect who is considered more of a run stopper in Kneeland. Yes, Sam Williams is expected to take on a larger role, but he has been untrustworthy in the past.

There are a few free agents that certainly can help as rotational pieces: Ngakoue, Lawson and a few others.

I trust Williams putting pressure on the QB. I don't really trust him with much else. I do think they are committed to see what he does with 600 snaps. He had 5 sacks in 300 last year

 

[TheMarathonContinues]

They found Fowler on the street. I was hoping they’d find something similar….

 

[Cowboyny]

Kneeland pick shows that management isn’t totally comfortable there. If Sam can become a force we’ll be ok, but it’s naive to rely on that guy fully.

Think Kneeland was selection was used to help their run defense.

 

[Coogiguy03]

They found Fowler on the street. I was hoping they’d find something similar….

Yannick has ties to zimmer

 

[Coogiguy03]

Think Kneeland was selection was used to help their run defense.

so really we only have Micah and Sam Williams!

 

[Cowboyny]

I trust Williams putting pressure on the QB. I don't really trust him with much else. I do think they are committed to see what he does with 600 snaps. He had 5 sacks in 300 last year

Maybe he becomes a similar player to Fowler, who was pretty much a rush specialist. Still need to someone to pick up the loss production for Armstrong. No, he was more of a clean up sack guy, but still had over 8 sacks last season.

 

[Cowboyny]

so really we only have Micah and Sam Williams!

That's the issue. The other players are more run down types: Golston, Fehoko, etc.

 

[Coogiguy03]

That's the issue. The other players are more run down types: Golston, Fehoko, etc.

so which pains me to think what would happen if Micah goes down, he's our only source of pass rush. Also what happens when he's doubled, we need people to win a matchup one on one!!

 

[Cowboyny]

so which pains me to think what would happen if Micah goes down, he's our only source of pass rush. Also what happens when he's doubled, we need people to win a matchup one on one!!

In my opinion, Parsons blowing up plays allowed Armstrong to get several clean up sacks. Sam could be that guy, but they need more. Think both DLaw/Kneeland will be those dirty work type of players, but not big sack players. We really need Sam Williams to step up and add a third pass rusher. Yes, if Parsons goes down, it's a lot like Cee Dee, big drop-off. Edge is a big need in next year's draft with DT and WR.

 

[Coogiguy03]

In my opinion, Parsons blowing up plays allowed Armstrong to get several clean up sacks. Sam could be that guy, but they need more. Think both DLaw/Kneeland will be thosesr dirty work type of players, but not big sack players. We really need Sam Williams to step up and add a third pass rusher. Yes, if Parsons goes down, it's a lot like Cee Dee, big drop-off. Edge is a big need in next year's draft with DT and WR.

strongly agree

 

[thunderpimp91]

This is my big concern for the defense going into the year. Armstrong/Fowler had the #2 and #4 sack totals for the team last year.

I think they are going to end up depending on OSA and LBs to take up more sacks this year. I just don’t see it coming as consistently from the edge players aside from Micah this year

 

[Coogiguy03]

This is my big concern for the defense going into the year. Armstrong/Fowler had the #2 and #4 sack totals for the team last year.

I think they are going to end up depending on OSA and LBs to take up more sacks this year. I just don’t see it coming as consistently from the edge players aside from Micah this year

If he were to go down for some reason, where do we get a pass rush from. We do have Overshown and our rookie LB who are good blitzers, but in terms of it coming from the DL I don't know, Sam Williams better be ready.

When Micah is doubled, these other players have to win some matchups and get to the QB

 

[ChronicCowboy]

Think Kneeland was selection was used to help their run defense.

I think he is viewed as an Armstrong replacement. Dorance can do both.

 

[fivetwos]

Given the way they are treating all else about the upcoming season, stay consistent and give all the younger guys a very long look.

No need for any progress stoppers in some attempt to be marginally better. Find out what you have and/or don’t have on this roster.

It’s the right thing to do along side of deciding to devote a season to dead money (overpaying your own draftees consistently) reduction.

 

[Scottishcowboy]

Are you lot forgetting about DLaw, aka "the sack master".....shame on you.

 

[gimmesix]

Two quality pass rushers departed to Washington with Dan Quinn in Armstrong, Fowler. All the Cowboys have added is a small schooled prospect who is considered more of a run stopper in Kneeland. Yes, Sam Williams is expected to take on a larger role, but he has been untrustworthy in the past.

There are a few free agents that certainly can help as rotational pieces: Ngakoue, Lawson and a few others.

Well, we've got Parsons, Lawrence and Williams and they drafted Kneeland. Plus, Zimmer has talked about other linebackers with pass-rushing ability for what he likes to do with the Double A gap blitz.

I don't see us adding more at end. In fact, I think we'll see Golston and Fehoko get some snaps there as well in run defense.

Tackle is where we are short. We've got unproven Mazi, Odighizuwa then tweeners like Golston and Fehoko. We brought back a scrub (Davis) and added a seventh-rounder (Rogers) and UDFA (Daxon). Tell me that group instills much confidence.

 

[Mr_437]

I can see Zimmer adding a DE after final cuts.

 

[TheMarathonContinues]

Yannick has ties to zimmer

Perfectly fine with him but hard to know what he wants and what we will pay.