GRAPH: Run Defense and Pass Rush Grades: 2023 NFL Defensive Tackles

[gtb1943]

I agree. It would have been my second priority this offseason after Oline.

Letting Hankins go when he would have only cost $2 million to keep is simply indefensible

 

[JW82]

Letting Hankins go when he would have only cost $2 million to keep is simply indefensible

Agreed. Not a star but a bargain and a solid DT. Better than what we have.

 

[Rockport]

I have to admit I am a little surprised Osa Odighizuwa is in the top right quadrant. I expected to see him in the top left considering how bad the run defense is.

I am also shocked by where Jonathan Allen is, top left and one of the worst run defenders in the league.

And can we call Javon Kinlaw a major bust yet?

No legit NFL linebackers for several years now. Well, since Quinn. That’s a big part of the run defense.

 

[Sydla]

What if Mazi can’t play? I think DT is super thin.

I made this point before the draft.

We had guys lobbying for WR before DT. Mind numbing.

 

[plasticman]

It’s clear now…

We have the wrong Lawrence.

Dexter is a 340 pound DT and NT who can pass rush. He is practically isolated in the upper right of that graph.

 

[phildadon86]

No legit NFL linebackers for several years now. Well, since Quinn. That’s a big part of the run defense.

Judging what Quinn has done since taking over the Commanders and the fact he wanted Wagner here but the FO didnt want to spend the money on him and spent the money on LVE your attempt to blame Quinn for the lack of LBs is disengenous at best.

 

[Rockport]

I made this point before the draft.

We had guys lobbying for WR before DT. Mind numbing.

Welcome to CZ where the unbelievable occurs on a daily basis.

 

[Rockport]

Judging what Quinn has done since taking over the Commanders and the fact he wanted Wagner here but the FO didnt want to spend the money on him and spent the money on LVE your attempt to blame Quinn for the lack of LBs is disengenous at best.

I judged him by what he did here Which is to field the worst run defense in the NFL. He’s great for Madden players as he focuses on turnovers and sacks. When the opposing team is running rock right down your throat on every play, like in the playoffs, its failures rear it’s ugly head.

 

[Whyjerry]

Dexter is a 340 pound DT and NT who can pass rush. He is practically isolated in the upper right of that graph.

He is silly.

 

[Whyjerry]

I made this point before the draft.

We had guys lobbying for WR before DT. Mind numbing.

The only way this makes sense is that the Cowboys insiders believe Mazi is a 60-70 snap defensive leviathan.

 

[phildadon86]

I judged him by what he did here Which is to field the worst run defense in the NFL. He’s great for Madden players as he focuses on turnovers and sacks. When the opposing team is running rock right down your throat on every play, like in the playoffs, its failures rear it’s ugly head.

Hard to stop the run when the FO wont give you the tools or players to stop the run though isnt it?

You can sit here and play lollipops and rainbows all you want with this FO but the reality is much different.

 

[Rockport]

Hard to stop the run when the FO wont give you the tools or players to stop the run though isnt it?

You can sit here and play lollipops and rainbows all you want with this FO but the reality is much different.

You must’ve misunderstood me. I’m not defending the FO so please don’t say something that’s false. I get that you’re trying to change the narrative. You do that a lot.

 

[fivetwos]

Yet another problem….doubling, tripling, quadrupling down on mistakes hoping to prove yourself right.

They figure they just invested huge capital into Mazi, so no need to attempt to improve the DT position with free agents that cover their other draft failures.

This is not an awful team or roster by any means, but I just don’t see how they are ever going to be able to stop the run.

We all know that situation peaks with an early playoff exit, but Jerry and kid don’t agree. Ball just didn’t bounce right. Three playoff wins short and it’s about that? How is one really supposed to be encouraged by these two being in charge?

 

[America's Cowboy]

Please forward your question using this link.

Thank you, DE! I just asked them a question. Waiting for their reply. Much appreciate their link.

 

[Aerolithe_Lion]

Why is Calais Campbell not on this graph? He played very well for an old DT for the Falcons last year: 6.5 sacks, 1 forced fumble/recover, 32 solo tackles and 56 total tackles.

I wish Jerry would go after him since he's currently a free agent.

Even if he plays inside sometimes, he’s ultimately an oversized End

 

[John813]

Damn, Dexter in an island of his own lol

 

[Chasing6]

Letting Hankins go when he would have only cost $2 million to keep is simply indefensible

Especially when you pick up nobody.

 

[Chasing6]

In the GB game, several times they didn't even bother to block Micah, just chipped him to the outside and ran right past him.

Micah on plays on passing downs. He rests on run plays.

 

[Chasing6]

I made this point before the draft.

We had guys lobbying for WR before DT. Mind numbing.

Trade down 5th round comp picks already.

 

[plymkr]

Please forward your question using this link.

Out of curiosity I want to hit that link, out of fear I didn’t.