CFZ Game Footage Review: Anthony Barr

[xwalker]

Started 11 or 11 games played in 2021.

Missed the first 4 games plus 2 others.

Of the 11, he played 100% of the snaps in 8.
- He played over 90% of snaps in 10 or 11.

He looked like a solid NFL LB in the games I reviewed.
- I think his available was due to questions about him staying healthy.
- Not about his ability. He still has plenty of physical ability when on the field.

He is very big for an off-ball LB at about 6-5, 260.

He stacks-and-sheds blocks about as well as any LB.
- La'el lined up as FB hit him from a running start and he didn't budge.
- La'el ended up holding him; although, it didn't get called.

He also only took 1 step back when Zack Martin hit him from a running start.

Cowboys TE Blake Jarwin trying to block him was comical.
- He just ran through Jarwin like those high school players running through the paper wall.

On at least 2 snaps he lined up in man-under on Cooper.

He does not have great speed to the sideline, but anticipation gives him a head start and he gets to the ball carrier on most of those plays.

Obviously they'll want to avoid having him in downfield man coverage, but for everything else he is solid.

For 2M plus 1M in incentives, this seems like a slam dunk signing.

 

[MoistMayonnaise]

If he can keep opposing running backs from getting to the secondary......

 

[DCBoysfan]

Very good breakdown X.

 

[Oz-of-Cowboy-Country]

I expect for him to be used similar to Parsons, where he's rushing the passer on third and longs. I also could see him swopping with Parsons and playing at MLB some. Especially against run heavy teams. Stopping the run on defense seemed to be Dallas' mindset this off-season. Which is something, I'm sure, every Cowboy can appreciate.

If they decide to keep Barr (ha, ha) Luke Gifford's spot is in jeopardy.

 

[xwalker]

I expect for him to be used similar to Parsons, where he's rushing the passer on third and longs. I also could see him swopping with Parsons and playing at MLB some. Especially against run heavy teams. Stopping the run on defense seemed to be Dallas' mindset this off-season. Which is something, I'm sure, every Cowboy can appreciate.

If they decide to keep Barr (ha, ha) Luke Gifford's spot is in jeopardy.

The Cowboys played the Vikings in the game that Dak missed due to the calf injury.

Barr almost killed Cooper Rush...

 

[RomoLover94]

Started 11 or 11 games played in 2021.

Missed the first 4 games plus 2 others.

Of the 11, he played 100% of the snaps in 8.
- He played over 90% of snaps in 10 or 11.

He looked like a solid NFL LB in the games I reviewed.
- I think his available was due to questions about him staying healthy.
- Not about his ability. He still has plenty of physical ability when on the field.

He is very big for an off-ball LB at about 6-5, 260.

He stacks-and-sheds blocks about as well as any LB.
- La'el lined up as FB hit him from a running start and he didn't budge.
- La'el ended up holding him; although, it didn't get called.

He also only took 1 step back when Zack Martin hit him from a running start.

Cowboys TE Blake Jarwin trying to block him was comical.
- He just ran through Jarwin like those high school players running through the paper wall.

On at least 2 snaps he lined up in man-under on Cooper.

He does not have great speed to the sideline, but anticipation gives him a head start and he gets to the ball carrier on most of those plays.

Obviously they'll want to avoid having him in downfield man coverage, but for everything else he is solid.

For 2M plus 1M in incentives, this seems like a slam dunk signing.

Great breakdown. Great signing.

 

[Pass2Run]

Man, just think if Dante Fowler steps up for this team, along with Barr and Williams, Parsons, etc.

We really are silently putting together a nice defense, which is the biggest reason I'm excited about this team.

 

[tyke1doe]

I expect for him to be used similar to Parsons, where he's rushing the passer on third and longs. I also could see him swopping with Parsons and playing at MLB some. Especially against run heavy teams. Stopping the run on defense seemed to be Dallas' mindset this off-season. Which is something, I'm sure, every Cowboy can appreciate.

If they decide to keep Barr (ha, ha) Luke Gifford's spot is in jeopardy.

I don't get it. Can you let us in on the humor? Thanks.

 

[Oz-of-Cowboy-Country]

I don't get it. Can you let us in on the humor? Thanks.

Oh...I was joking around in the signing Barr thread how they were just bringing him in as a camp body. So that's why I said if they keep Barr.

Joke.

 

[xwalker]

Man, just think if Dante Fowler steps up for this team, along with Barr and Williams, Parsons, etc.

We really are silently putting together a nice defense, which is the biggest reason I'm excited about this team.

Yes, both Barr and Fowler in part time roles could really be a huge boost to their productively on a per snap basis.
- It should help them to stay healthy and for Fowler it will limit his snaps vs the run which has been his weakness as an NFL player.

There was a backup DLineman on the Cowboys roster from 1990 thru 1993 named Jimmie Jones.
- He was terrific as a backup in the DL rotation.
- He would come into the game with great energy and make some highlight reel type plays.
- As a rookie, I see Sam Williams with that type of impact.

 

[Pass2Run]

Yes, both Barr and Fowler in part time roles could really be a huge boost to their productively on a per snap basis.
- It should help them to stay healthy and for Fowler it will limit his snaps vs the run which has been his weakness as an NFL player.

There was a backup DLineman on the Cowboys roster from 1990 thru 1993 named Jimmie Jones.
- He was terrific as a backup in the DL rotation.
- He would come into the game with great energy and make some highlight reel type plays.
- As a rookie, I see Sam Williams with that type of impact.

Interesting.

I don't remember Jimmy Jones.

 

[Typhus]

Interesting.

I don't remember Jimmy Jones.

He was part of a very deep talented DL, believe he went to the Rams.

 

[speedkilz88]

Interesting.

I don't remember Jimmy Jones.[/QUOTE

 

[john van brocklin]

Started 11 or 11 games played in 2021.

Missed the first 4 games plus 2 others.

Of the 11, he played 100% of the snaps in 8.
- He played over 90% of snaps in 10 or 11.

He looked like a solid NFL LB in the games I reviewed.
- I think his available was due to questions about him staying healthy.
- Not about his ability. He still has plenty of physical ability when on the field.

He is very big for an off-ball LB at about 6-5, 260.

He stacks-and-sheds blocks about as well as any LB.
- La'el lined up as FB hit him from a running start and he didn't budge.
- La'el ended up holding him; although, it didn't get called.

He also only took 1 step back when Zack Martin hit him from a running start.

Cowboys TE Blake Jarwin trying to block him was comical.
- He just ran through Jarwin like those high school players running through the paper wall.

On at least 2 snaps he lined up in man-under on Cooper.

He does not have great speed to the sideline, but anticipation gives him a head start and he gets to the ball carrier on most of those plays.

Obviously they'll want to avoid having him in downfield man coverage, but for everything else he is solid.

For 2M plus 1M in incentives, this seems like a slam dunk signing.

Yep, great value signing.
Just hope he can stay healthy.
Could end up being our best free agency signing

 

[xwalker]

He was part of a very deep talented DL, believe he went to the Rams.

Yes, he was OK, not great after he departed the Cowboys.

Nate was trying to make a point of couple of years ago about some players think that they're much better than they actually are.

He used Jimmie Jones as the example because apparently Jimmie was always ranting that he should be a starter.

Nate: "He not good as he think he was"

 

[xwalker]

Yep, great value signing.
Just hope he can stay healthy.
Could end up being our best free agency signing

Use the approach they took with Malik Hooker last season.
- They made it a priority not to over use Hooker with the goal to keep him healthy.

 

[john van brocklin]

Use the approach they took with Malik Hooker last season.
- They made it a priority not to over use Hooker with the goal to keep him healthy.

That would be smart.
I have confidence in these decisions with Quinn in charge.

 

[RS12]

Interesting.

I don't remember Jimmy Jones.

He and Chad Hennings were the rotational players in those years.

 

[tyke1doe]

Oh...I was joking around in the signing Barr thread how they were just bringing him in as a camp body. So that's why I said if they keep Barr.

Joke.

Thanks for the explanation.

 

[RS12]

If he makes a difference in a game or two it would be fine. He takes up little to no cap and apparently Quinn thinks he would help.