Fixing the run defense is more that just upgrading Mazi Smith!

[conner01]

Think that is their plan, force teams to throw against our pass rush

Considering our roster and the options to improve it, seems logical. Not a stud NT we could get. The DT’s we have other than mazi are decent pass rushers. I think they fixed what there was options to fix and that’s smart. Token signings don’t help you.

 

[kskboys]

Dallas has been a frontrunning team for several years now. What I mean by that is that when they get a lead it frequently snowballs. Teams don't run, get stuck into dealing with Dallas' rush and pass D and start falling further and further behind. On the flip side, when a team gets up on Dallas they start running it and Dallas simply can't stop it. The other team marches down the field, burns up the clock and runs up the score.

Dallas needs to be able to stop the run when they know the other team is going to run. Dan Quinn was just completely against putting more or bigger men in the box when teams were jamming the ball down the Cowboys' throat. Zimmer was better about that but it was still an issue.

Its not about what the team ranks or averages. I don't care if teams get 5 yard runs when they are down 20 points. Its about Dallas being able to stop that team that is running it play after play.

Zimmer was screaming for Tavondre Sweat instead of Guyton. Sweat has been a complete beast for TENN. Would've fixed a ton of our problems on D.

 

[Gonzomandela01]

Too much logic for this forum.

 

[CCBoy]

Zimmer was screaming for Tavondre Sweat instead of Guyton. Sweat has been a complete beast for TENN. Would've fixed a ton of our problems on D.

I respect evaluations of the Dallas scouting group a hell of a lot more than the non-stop crying.

 

[CCBoy]

Last season was an injury burdened problem...

The year before, Dallas was one of five NFL teams that allowed less than 300 yards per game. The Cowboys were also fifth in scoring defense, giving up 18.5 points per game. They were also highly effective at rushing the passer in 2024, logging 52 sacks.

The Cowboys’ best defensive player is edge-rusher Micah Parsons, who had at least 12 sacks for the fourth time in as many years in 2025. They also retained defensive tackle Osa Odighizuwa and added playmates for Parsons in second-round pick Donovan Ezeiruaku and veteran Dante Fowler Jr...

The reasons for optimism are valid, and just how good Dallas’ defense ultimately is will likely come down to health. If key players, including Trevon Diggs and Shavon Revel, are able to play in a good majority of the games this upcoming season, there are plenty of reasons to believe Dallas’ defense can be one of the more effective units in the league. Even if they do miss some time, the depth the Cowboys acquired this spring will help them soften the blow.

https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/202...fl-2025-season-donovan-ezeiruaku-shavon-revel

 

[Cowboyny]

Considering our roster and the options to improve it, seems logical. Not a stud NT we could get. The DT’s we have other than mazi are decent pass rushers. I think they fixed what there was options to fix and that’s smart. Token signings don’t help you.

Remember the 1T only plays 20% of the snaps. However, if they struggle on the early downs, expect them to play much more.

 

[kskboys]

I respect evaluations of the Dallas scouting group a hell of a lot more than the non-stop crying.

Of course, but your post makes no sense as to what is being discussed. Maybe work a little harder at coherency.

 

[kskboys]

Remember the 1T only plays 20% of the snaps. However, if they struggle on the early downs, expect them to play much more.

No they don't. A starting quality 1 tech generally plays 60-100%.

Where do you guys get this from?

 

[conner01]

Remember the 1T only plays 20% of the snaps. However, if they struggle on the early downs, expect them to play much more.

The DT we have do have decent pass rush skills. We just need Dak and the offense to score early and often and the D will be fine. That starts with major improvement in redzone offende