Hitchens had a rough night

[RS12]

Anthony Hitchens is not the starting linebacker you are looking for.

At the start of training camp, Anthony Hitchens was embroiled in a battle with Justin Durant for the starting “Mike” linebacker spot. His performance against the Seahawks should be the death knell to his dreams of starting against the New York Giants Week 1.

Hitchens was terrible playing off blocks, as he routinely got bullied at the point of attack. Furthermore, he ran into holes with his head down, which led to him being out of position and missing way too many tackles. On top of that, Hitchens was terrible in coverage as he got beat on several occasions.

At the “Mike” linebacker position, the Cowboys need a player who can play through blocks and be competent in coverage. While Durant isn’t the best at taking on blocks, he is good in coverage, which is a huge improvement over Hitchens and the main reason why he should be the starter Week 1.

http://www.todayspigskin.com/nfc/dallas-cowboys/cowboys-observations-week-3-preseason-loss-seahawks/

 

[Zordon]

Meanwhile, Myles Jack is ahead of schedule and about to be named a starter.

Hitchens, Wilber, Gachkar...*shivers*

 

[fifaguy]

Hitchens looked completely lost out there.

 

[Zman5]

Except for Sean Lee, the whole LB corp looked bad last night.

 

[Seven]

Good Lord. Anything else? He sucks, they suck and we all suck together......ready? GO!!!!!


Damn, this gets old.......

 

[Risen Star]

Remember when he was a good pick?

Good times.

 

[stilltheguru88]

Meanwhile, Myles Jack is ahead of schedule and about to be named a starter.

Hitchens, Wilber, Gachkar...*shivers*

Ridiculous man.

 

[BAT]

Remember when he was a good pick?

Good times.

Yeah, I never was a Hitchens fan. But this last game was atypical, Hitchens is not usually this bad. But the entire Cowboys defense was simply out-physicaled by Seahawks. It wasn't just Hitchens that was out of sorts.

 

[CF74]

Meanwhile, Myles Jack is ahead of schedule and about to be named a starter.

Hitchens, Wilber, Gachkar...*shivers*

Sean Lee > MJ

 

[jrumann59]

Hitchens was lost playing the Will, he was not to bad as Sam.

 

[LocimusPrime]

Bruce Carter signed with the jets for $850,000. Last time he was with us he played 13 games had 5 ints, 2 sacks, and 57 tackles. That's better than what we have right now.

Curtis Lofton is available. Has never missed a game in 9 NFL seasons. Had some cleanup done to his knee this off season and wants to play. Demeco Ryan is available too. These guys have to be better than what we have.

 

[Zman5]

Damien Wilson needs to pick up his play. I don't know what they saw in him to pick him in the fourth round but whatever it is, he needs to flash some this year.

 

[ConstantReboot]

Bruce Carter signed with the jets for $850,000. Last time he was with us he played 13 games had 5 ints, 2 sacks, and 57 tackles. That's better than what we have right now.

Curtis Lofton is available. Has never missed a game in 9 NFL seasons. Had some cleanup done to his knee this off season and wants to play. Demeco Ryan is available too. These guys have to be better than what we have.

Good point. I would have signed Carter and Demeco Ryans. There is no reason why were so weak at the linebacker spot.

 

[Zordon]

Sean Lee > MJ

if or when Lee goes down, it will be the worst linebacker group in the entire NFL.

 

[Silver N Blue]

Meanwhile, Myles Jack is ahead of schedule and about to be named a starter.

Hitchens, Wilber, Gachkar...*shivers*

Jack is not starting over Puz at Mike so your statement does not correlate with Hitchins situation.

LB Myles Jack (JAX) - Jack was one of the most accomplished linebackers coming into the 2016 draft and may have been a top five selection if not for a degenerative knee condition that may eventually require micro fracture surgery. Although he projects as an elite fantasy linebacker, we're not likely to see his true potential until 2017 as Jacksonville already has two established, every down linebackers in Paul Posluszny and Telvin Smith. He'll begin 2016 as a base-only strong side linebacker which severely kills his 2016 value.

 

[Floatyworm]

Meanwhile, Myles Jack is ahead of schedule and about to be named a starter.

Hitchens, Wilber, Gachkar...*shivers*

Yup...that one is gonna bite us for years. IMO Jack was the most talented player in the draft...And we pasted twice

 

[Texas_Pete]

Meanwhile, Myles Jack is ahead of schedule and about to be named a starter.

Hitchens, Wilber, Gachkar...*shivers*

You think Jack would impact us more than Zeke?

 

[Floatyworm]

You think Jack would impact us more than Zeke?

The punishment Elliot is gonna take....He has Earl Campbell written all over him. Done in 3 years. While Jack will probably just be getting warmed up.

If Elliot thinks he's gonna Cam Chancellor everyone...boy is he mistaken.

 

[slick325]

Hitchens had a horrible game the other night. Horrible!!! Hopefully it was an off night versus it being what Dallas will see should he start all 16 regular season games, playoff games and the SB. (See what I did there?)

 

[slick325]

You think Jack would impact us more than Zeke?

Texas_Pete, I think Zordon may be referring to Dallas not taking Jack in Round 2 over Jaylon Smith. The Elliott pick is independent of that I think...