How about that Defense

[BrAinPaiNt]

They made a few plays here and there but they also had a lot that were real stinkers.
The pass rush for this game was pretty much missing in action. Sure it is not starters but we
are already thin in that aspect so the depth was not encouraging.

Few of the LB and DBs showed a little something.

What are your thoughts?

 

[RS12]

Outside Micah there aren't a lot of pure pass rushers on the team. Zimmer gonna have to scheme up pressure.

 

[Coogiguy03]

Outside Micah there aren't a lot of pure pass rushers on the team. Zimmer gonna have to scheme up pressure.

Very true!! Which means blitz which usually gets picked up when we do it, so you're leaving your secondary vulnerable

 

[Bob-Lillys-War]

defense was awesome today .

 

[ShiningStar]

Zimmer is going to need a year. The two defenses are polar opposites. Again 24 is a throw away year. for me, the Dak signing or lack there of is a huge factor on where they go forward from here. Call 24 what you will, just not a chance for the SB year.

I also beleive Zimmer will be the next HC, a nice solid pick full of Ho Hum. Exactly what Jerry enjoys.

 

[RonWashington]

They made a few plays here and there but they also had a lot that were real stinkers.
The pass rush for this game was pretty much missing in action. Sure it is not starters but we
are already thin in that aspect so the depth was not encouraging.

Few of the LB and DBs showed a little something.

What are your thoughts?

Darius Harris the ex Chief needs to make this team at LB or he will be a Washington Commander .

 

[CCBoy]

Overshown should be up to 100 percent for the Cowboys' Week 1 matchup against the Cleveland Browns, allowing the team to take the training wheels off of him.

Overshown, who missed his entire rookie season in 2023 due to an ACL tear, was a standout player in college and is poised to make an immediate impact on the Cowboys' defense.

https://www.si.com/nfl/cowboys/news/demarvion-overshown-dallas-cowboys-2024-first-time-pro-bowler

Here is one player that is going to be showing up for Dallas and against the run

 

[slick325]

I'm definitely concerned that the pass rush and turnovers won't be there this season.

Not that I want a feast or famine defense. I wish Dallas can have a stout run defense, create pressure with just four, and create turnovers at the same time.

 

[kskboys]

Here's what I think/saw:

Zimmer's D is a legit NFL type D. For the first time in years, I saw players where they needed to be, I saw good upfront play, I saw LB's and S's making plays.

 

[4lifecowboy]

Outside Micah there aren't a lot of pure pass rushers on the team. Zimmer gonna have to scheme up pressure.

Losing Sam hurt, but Tank is a solid pass rusher.

 

[75boyz]

They made a few plays here and there but they also had a lot that were real stinkers.
The pass rush for this game was pretty much missing in action. Sure it is not starters but we
are already thin in that aspect so the depth was not encouraging.

Few of the LB and DBs showed a little something.

What are your thoughts?

Pass rush is a major concern.

I base this on how Lawrence and Parsons have disappeared after Thanksgiving the last couple of years.

Whether its been because of being worn down from too many snaps/ conditioning...
They've both lost their legs after the last 2 Turkey days.

Heck, you even had Tank saying "we were tired" by the time GB smoked us in the playoff game.

And DEs Gholston, Muhammad and Kneeland are not as good pass rushers as those lost imo. ie Armstrong, Williams and Fowler.

Very concerned about this.

 

[CCBoy]

Losing Sam hurt, but Tank is a solid pass rusher.

Dallas has two of the NFL's very best DE's from the start. It from the start has one of the best DT's available and a strength of size to discourage the run. The secondary and linebackers as a group are much better as well.

 

[4lifecowboy]

Pass rush is a major concern.

I base this on how Lawrence and Parsons have disappeared after Thanksgiving the last couple of years.

Whether its been because of being worn down from too many snaps/ conditioning...
They've both lost their legs after the last 2 Turkey days.

Heck, you even had Tank saying "we were tired" by the time GB smoked us in the playoff game.

And DEs Gholston, Muhammad and Kneeland are not as good pass rushers as those lost imo. ie Armstrong, Williams and Fowler.

Very concerned about this.

I think the DTs added will lighten the need for the edge rushers to have to be the sole provider of a pass rush. I think their additions are not only for run help, but also to free lanes for pressure up the middle from blitzes.

 

[stilltheguru]

If any other franchise had the talent we have on this team they wouldn't be rebuilding. But since our team is filled with the softest offensive and defensive players ever they will wilt at the first sign of trouble. Nobody can name 10 defenses better than Dallas talent wise

 

[Stash]

They made a few plays here and there but they also had a lot that were real stinkers.
The pass rush for this game was pretty much missing in action. Sure it is not starters but we
are already thin in that aspect so the depth was not encouraging.

Few of the LB and DBs showed a little something.

What are your thoughts?

Yeah, they lost a LOT of snaps from last year at defensive end when they lost Armstrong, Fowler, and then Sam Williams. Williams’ loss especially was a big blow that they couldn’t have planned for.

Outside of Parsons, I think pass rush is a weakness.

 

[Stash]

Losing Sam hurt, but Tank is a solid pass rusher.

Our definition of solid differs.

 

[75boyz]

I think the DTs added will lighten the need for the edge rushers to have to be the sole provider of a pass rush. I think their additions are not only for run help, but also to free lanes for pressure up the middle from blitzes.

I hope you are right. But Zimmer's history is based on not being very blitz heavy. He's pretty dependent on his front 4 applying pressure and for that reason I'm concerned.

 

[Manster_Mash]

I think this defense is in a world of trouble. Pass rush is anemic. They at least have some bodies at DT now, but i'm not sure how good any of them are anymore. The secondary is depleted. Losing bland for half the season is big trouble, especially with diggs coming off ACL.

 

[shabazz]

We are as good as our roster allows us to be.

There's no magical "scheming up" that's gonna make our "talent" outplay other teams talent when facing the better teams

Inactivity in addressing deficiencies through Free Agency has consequences.

 

[DoctorChicken]

The run defense will be much improved.

The pass rush will primarily be provided by Micah. Whenever he gets gassed, it’s going to fall off.