Final pieces for the defense rebuild?

[CalPolyTechnique]

I think the fact the Cowboys reportedly made a play at acquiring Minkah Fitzpatrick tells you they aren't content with the safety play. I would look for the Cowboys to either sign a new starter in FA or draft one high in 2026.

 

[cowboyec]

Arvell Reese is the player that would make the biggest impact on this defense. I see a more well rounded Micah when I watch him play. He is long gone unless they move up. Downs and the othet Ohio St LB would help a lot too.

i'd take all those buckeye defenders i could...reese...downs...styles...big mc.
just come on down to dallas.

 

[Cowboyny]

Clark might rather be a free agent.

He is under contract, all the cowboys would do is cap gymnastics

 

[Cowboyny]

This offseason has a surplus of low to mid priced UFA DEs, and a stocked group of top 100 draft DEs...do both. LBs are lackluster in FA, so I'd like to draft a MLB. Safety is limited in FA, but I'd to go all in on a guy like Nick Cross.

So, draft DE and MLB, and sign Saftey.

Agree, would like to do both at edge

 

[Cowboyny]

I think Edge, MLB and SS are the biggest needs.

I think a quality MLB and pass rusher would immediately make our defense good enough to have us competing for the division again.

Eberflus has been using Hooker more down in the box and Wilson as the deep safety, which makes little sense.

I agree, would lean towards edge and mlb, but also would love a high end safety for this defensive scheme.

 

[Cowboyny]

I think the fact the Cowboys reportedly made a play at acquiring Minkah Fitzpatrick tells you they aren't content with the safety play. I would look for the Cowboys to either sign a new starter in FA or draft one high in 2026.

Good point! Biggest question is, will they bring back Hooker, who is still under contract for another season? Free Safety is a very important position in this scheme as they play a ton of cover 3

 

[gtb1943]

Good point! Biggest question is, will they bring back Hooker, who is still under contract for another season? Free Safety is a very important position in this scheme as they play a ton of cover 3

We do not have a solid FS as it is. I know its not done much, but part of me would move Revel to FS and see how he did.

 

[Cowboyny]

We do not have a solid FS as it is. I know its not done much, but part of me would move Revel to FS and see how he did.

That would be a waste as he has the looks of a good cover corner.

 

[cnuball21]

Eberflus has been using Hooker more down in the box and Wilson as the deep safety, which makes little sense.

I agree, would lean towards edge and mlb, but also would love a high end safety for this defensive scheme.

Just draft OSU defenders and thrive.

 

[gtb1943]

That would be a waste as he has the looks of a good cover corner.

given a choice between a better FS then we got now and another cover corner, I know which I would choose

 

[Cowboyny]

given a choice between a better FS then we got now and another cover corner, I know which I would choose

More like a better edge or mlb than a corner

 

[gtb1943]

More like a better edge or mlb than a corner

CB is not a bad area right now; DL is strongest; LB is improved but our safeties SUCK

 

[Cowboyny]

CB is not a bad area right now; DL is strongest; LB is improved but our safeties SUCK

I don’t disagree, but the front 7 remains the priority

 

[Chasing6]

Very encouraging what we have seen since the last few weeks after a few players returned and the two trades. What are the final pieces for this defense rebuild?

Edge-with that good interior pressure, we need that edge who can consistently win against single matchups.

Mike Linebacker-we need an athletic, 3 down, rangy linebacker with high end coverage abilities.

Safety-might need 2 new starters, depending if they move on from Hooker. Need that center fielder with range who can line everyone up and prevent the plays over the top and that versatile type closer to the line of scrimmage, one who has strong coverage abilities and can be effective against the run.

Corner-with the emergence of Revel thus far, the starter need is looking more unlikely, perhaps they need to add some more depth. Still have Carson, Butler as backups along with Stewars who they should resign.

Would you trade up for Caleb Downs, if he is available at 10???

 

[gtb1943]

I don’t disagree, but the front 7 remains the priority

No it no longer is.
The secondary especially safety is now our weakness

 

[Cowboyny]

Would you trade up for Caleb Downs, if he is available at 10???

It would depend on the cost, but probably not as I don’t see us 1 player away

 

[Cowboyny]

No it no longer is.
The secondary especially safety is now our weakness

It is a weakness, but so is edge and linebacker, where those positions effect the outcome far more

 

[kskboys]

Just draft good players, rely on our draft board grades. Trust the scouts and the grades. No reaches, no projects. Regardless of position.

We don't need a TE. And if we draft one, he won't improve our team. Bad plan you got there!!!

Agree on no reaches or projects.

 

[kskboys]

I think Edge, MLB and SS are the biggest needs.

I think a quality MLB and pass rusher would immediately make our defense good enough to have us competing for the division again.

I think you mean FS. We have nothing but SSs on the roster!!!!!!!

Agree on the positions, though.

 

[kskboys]

we will not have a championship quality D until we have a FS that can make plays consistently

no other need on D is as important

At this point, you are 100% correct. Next on the list is LB.