How many players away are the Boys on D

[rockj7]

For it not to be a concern Mickey and Brian said yesterday on Talking Cowboys 2-3?

 

[Wood]

I think their right. 1) DE 2) DT 3)CB

 

[mahoneybill]

I think their right. 1) DE 2) DT 3)CB

Good list. Agree with your assessment. I think Wilcox / Church combo will only get better over time so the safety spot comes off prior concerns.

 

[EST_1986]

2 D-lineman and a CB

 

[perrykemp]

Essentially they are playing with two #2 CBs in Scandrick and Carr. There are worse things in the world, however, having a true #1 CB would really help.

Had Claiborne not busted, they would have been sitting pretty with 4 very solid corners.

 

[cowboys1981]

We need another pass rusher. That would help out our secondary. With Carter coming back we're set at LB. Our secondary is also ok. The only element in our defense is the pass rush. Our run defense has been impressive thus far.

 

[xvendettax914]

i agree, i also think health and longevity will play a major role in this, as cliche as that sounds its so very important. We can see the night and day difference right now.

 

[Paniolo22]

Still could use a true FS as well

 

[Stash]

I think their right. 1) DE 2) DT 3)CB

I'd say 4 and would add Safety to my list, looking to upgrade over Wilcox and his inconsistency.

Another pass rusher to pair with Lawrence for the future (provided he pans out as we all hope)

A defensive tackle to pair with Crawford.

A cornerback to replace Carr/Claiborne in the future

A safety (if Wilcox doesn't improve over the course of this season)

 

[Floatyworm]

I think we still need a FS....

If you have been following....Since week #1 the Cowboys have basically switched Wilcox to SS and Church to FS. I'm not sold on Church as a pure cover FS.

Plus Jeff Heath can always be replaced.

 

[Zimmy Lives]

Stud DT, safety and CB.

 

[NorTex]

Zero. With Carter and Lawrence back we're just fine.

 

[Direwolf63]

I think their right. 1) DE 2) DT 3)CB

....and a ballhawk FS.

 

[Frozen700]

Essentially they are playing with two #2 CBs in Scandrick and Carr. There are worse things in the world, however, having a true #1 CB would really help.

Had Claiborne not busted, they would have been sitting pretty with 4 very solid corners.

Oscan is a number 1. Not a flashy Number 1. But a number 1

 

[Frozen700]

....and a ballhawk FS.

This.....

DT, DE, and A true safety.

 

[conner01]

I think their right. 1) DE 2) DT 3)CB

i think you are right, maybe not in that order. 3 defensive players in one draft is a tall order but if they can keep free or parnell, sign leary then the oline will be set. lb we are good and we can give wilcox another year to develope. a dt would alow us to part with melton if we can't work a friendlier deal with him. we will need a de across from dlaw and with carr's salry and MO gone i think cb becomes the biggest need next year

 

[BAT]

We need another pass rusher. That would help out our secondary. With Carter coming back we're set at LB. Our secondary is also ok. The only element in our defense is the pass rush. Our run defense has been impressive thus far.

I agree. Cowboys can go all the way with a elite pass rusher right now. Still winning without one, but against the best QBs we will need more pressure.

 

[Yakuza Rich]

I think we still need a FS....

If you have been following....Since week #1 the Cowboys have basically switched Wilcox to SS and Church to FS. I'm not sold on Church as a pure cover FS.

Plus Jeff Heath can always be replaced.

I agree. Although I can live with Wilcox and do think he's learning the position. But, I don't know how long we can let him learn given how critical the safety positions are in today's game.

I would say we are 3 players away.

DT - Need somebody to work side-by-side with Crawford who is really excellent.

DE - Depends on how good Lawrence is when he comes back. We still need somebody from the strongside that can get upfield enough to punish teams if they double the interior or double the weakside.

FS/CB - Depends on Wilcox's progress. We need somebody that can get behind the receiver to intercept wayward passes and Wilcox is too suspect at making the tackle when the LB's are out of the play. I think FS is a higher priority than corner, but we will likely get rid of Carr and Carr is better than Moore.



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[Plumfool]

A solid Pass rusher or two.

 

[Fletch]

For it not to be a concern Mickey and Brian said yesterday on Talking Cowboys 2-3?

Changes from season to season. Who knows? If we can keep Marinelli, then we'll be in better shape than most. Maybe two players away?