How to fix the run defense

[Dak_Attack_09]

The first goal of any defense is to stop the run not only in the regular season, but when it matters most against elite OLs in the playoffs. This means building a roster with depth, size, power,& stamina.

One potential prospects Dallas can pickup to solve this issue is Christian Wilkins of Clemson.

https://www.nfl.com/prospects/christian-wilkins?id=32195749-4c08-1088-ad8a-aada01ec7ce9

Strengths

• Locker room leader with character that is off the charts
• Face of the franchise personality
• Experience as base end and defensive tackle
• Instant snap reaction with fast hands into contact
• Highly efficient in his movement
• Stays under opponent's pads throughout the rep
• Lateral quickness to disrupt in gaps
• Can contort and slither around blocker's pads
• Rare flexibility creates functional balance at awkward angles
• Short area agility of a linebacker
• Active to improve rush positioning
• Shifts hips for optimal cornering inside the pocket
• Can drop into space on zone-blitz calls
• Batted down 15 passes during career

 

[Point-of-the-Star]

Don't see us getting him. He's projected at a mid first rounder to top 25 every site I checked. We pick 58th I believe.

 

[Dak_Attack_09]

Don't see us getting him. He's projected at a mid first rounder to top 25 every site I checked. We pick 58th I believe.

Jeffrey Simmons will be though, he could be ready by December.

 

[kskboys]

Yeah, I wish.

Some other guys who would really help:
Khalen Saunders
Greg Gaines
Trysten Hill
Daylon Mack

 

[Mr_437]

Yeah, I wish.

Some other guys who would really help:
Khalen Saunders
Greg Gaines
Trysten Hill
Daylon Mack

Like this list and I feel these guys could compete to start at 1tech, but the FO probably feels they have the position stocked.

Only hope is Woods n Covington are in contract years, so having a 4yr guy would be good.

 

[Dak_Attack_09]

Like this list and I feel these guys could compete to start at 1tech, but the FO probably feels they have the position stocked.

Only hope is Woods n Covington are in contract years, so having a 4yr guy would be good.

F.O. is definitely wrong. Having a true NT that can clog up lanes will allow the LBs to play more free. The D coordinator can put them on pass coverage on TEs, the flat/ dump-off by the RB , or go blitz.

A true NT is a force multiplier for the front 7.

 

[kskboys]

Like this list and I feel these guys could compete to start at 1tech, but the FO probably feels they have the position stocked.

Only hope is Woods n Covington are in contract years, so having a 4yr guy would be good.

I know. The FO doesn't understand NFL football.

 

[kskboys]

DL: When you think you have enough DL's, go get another one or two.

 

[xwalker]

The first goal of any defense is to stop the run not only in the regular season, but when it matters most against elite OLs in the playoffs. This means building a roster with depth, size, power,& stamina.

One potential prospects Dallas can pickup to solve this issue is Christian Wilkins of Clemson.

https://www.nfl.com/prospects/christian-wilkins?id=32195749-4c08-1088-ad8a-aada01ec7ce9

Strengths

• Locker room leader with character that is off the charts
• Face of the franchise personality
• Experience as base end and defensive tackle
• Instant snap reaction with fast hands into contact
• Highly efficient in his movement
• Stays under opponent's pads throughout the rep
• Lateral quickness to disrupt in gaps
• Can contort and slither around blocker's pads
• Rare flexibility creates functional balance at awkward angles
• Short area agility of a linebacker
• Active to improve rush positioning
• Shifts hips for optimal cornering inside the pocket
• Can drop into space on zone-blitz calls
• Batted down 15 passes during career

Wilkins is a good player with good character; however, he does not solve the run defense problems, at least not immediately.

Desired combination of athleticism, production and character with the ability to fit into a stop unit that already has some pieces in place. Wilkins is a slippery, upfield three-technique with the ability to make plays outside his area. He plays with low pads allowing for optimal disruption leverage in the gaps, but he needs to be paired with an attacking front as he lacks the length and strength to hold his ground as a read-and-react tackle. He's busy and agile as a rusher, which could keep him on the field for more snaps.

Initial quickness gives way to fatigue as rep continues
Overall play strength can improve
Not enough extension/separation after initial punch
Thick lower half missing quality anchor
Struggles with contact balance on down blocks
Lacks length and power to excel in two-gap scheme
Folded and collapsed when facing powerful double teams
Can do a better job of defeating reach blocks against him
Offensive linemen with length can bother him
Lacks length to pry off blocks
Average strength in playing through redirect blocks in pass rush