I Do Not Get Why Dorance Armstrong is Starting at RDE

[john van brocklin]

The guy is slow vs Fowler and Sam Williams. I never liked him as a pick and think he is just a warm body. Why are we wasting time making him a starter and the key RDE spot to boot? Give those reps to Fowler & Williams.

I did not get the contract he got either.
This front office fumbled the ball at this position.
They're too locked into
Their guys, and don't seem to seriously consider other teams free agents.

 

[Oz-of-Cowboy-Country]

The guy is slow vs Fowler and Sam Williams. I never liked him as a pick and think he is just a warm body. Why are we wasting time making him a starter and the key RDE spot to boot? Give those reps to Fowler & Williams.

If he fails, we have other options. So it's not that big of a deal. But, apparently we were bottom of the league in yards per carry and he's good against the run.

 

[Fla Cowpoke]

Guys has improved every year, has earned the spot. If Fowler or Williams shows they can do the job better, then he will get pushed aside. His contract isn't that big...average starter level at best.

 

[Ranched]

Armstrong compiled a very solid campaign w/career highs in tackles (37), sacks (5), & QB hits (12) while also adding a fumble recovery, a blocked punt, & a defensive touchdown against the Washington in week 14. He recorded 36 pressures & 23 QB hurries in just 13 games last season (five starts).

He's a hidden gem. Some people love him, & some don’t, but when you look at a few of the advance stats, Armstrong was second amongst Cowboys defenders in hurries & pressures last season, only behind I’m sure you can guess, Parsons!

Guys has improved every year, has earned the spot. If Fowler or Williams shows they can do the job better, then he will get pushed aside. His contract isn't that big...average starter level at best.

 

[Fla Cowpoke]

Armstrong compiled a very solid campaign w/career highs in tackles (37), sacks (5), & QB hits (12) while also adding a fumble recovery, a blocked punt, & a defensive touchdown against the Washington in week 14. He recorded 36 pressures & 23 QB hurries in just 13 games last season (five starts).

He's a hidden gem. Some people love him, & some don’t, but when you look at a few of the advance stats, Armstrong was second amongst Cowboys defenders in hurries & pressures last season, only behind I’m sure you can guess, Parsons!

Thank you! The guy came cheap, has worked to get better year after year and people here want to dump him. This guy is a success story. He may not be the guy that wins a ton of games for you, but he won't be the guy that loses them either. Lunch pail guy.

 

[Zekeats]

The guy is slow vs Fowler and Sam Williams. I never liked him as a pick and think he is just a warm body. Why are we wasting time making him a starter and the key RDE spot to boot? Give those reps to Fowler & Williams.

Cause we pay jags. NE never did which is why they can always afford to go buy a star player. We pay JAGs.

 

[CowboysFaninHouston]

The guy is slow vs Fowler and Sam Williams. I never liked him as a pick and think he is just a warm body. Why are we wasting time making him a starter and the key RDE spot to boot? Give those reps to Fowler & Williams.

he should back up Lawrence.

 

[Plankton]

Clearly, you guys can't see what's being built here.

 

[nalam]

I think his contract puts him there for now

True, Dorance, Fowler , Sam will all have some role as RDE, but Parsons will be in the mix too.

 

[Dak_Attack_09]

Lol there you go again. Why don’t you start another thread about micah?

How many rushing yards 49ers no name running backs put up against DROY?

 

[zrinkill]

Lol there you go again. Why don’t you start another thread about micah?

He will claim he is fat again

 

[timb2]

Armstrong's stats are deceiving. Who would you rather block?

Parsons
Gregory
Lawrence

or could you be scared of Armstrong last year?

He is a afterthought

 

[phildadon86]

How many rushing yards 49ers no name running backs put up against DROY?

You mean against the cowboys defense? You realize linebacker is only one position on defense right? Also not the most integral at stopping the run.

 

[phildadon86]

He will claim he is fat again

No he won’t do it because he’s already been warned

 

[Havic]

We will have a good rotation at RDE, doesnt matter who "starts"

 

[RandyOh]

Base down RDE. Fowler and Williams will be rotating in often as pass rushers I suspect.

 

[McKDaddy]

while also adding a fumble recovery, a blocked punt, & a defensive touchdown against the Washington in week 14

I didn't hear anyone complaining when he was doing those things.

 

[Kingofholland]

Maybe he just earned the start. He is coming off his most productive year. Regardless there will be quite a bit rotation.

 

[TheCoolFan]

Never liked him as a pick? He was a 4th rounder...the fact that he has proven to be a solid role player/special teamer and a keeper in the league is all you can ask for as a 4th round pick. And he just came off a 5-sack season...I think he is one of the more underrated players on the team. But because he's not a superstar people hate him

 

[zrinkill]

The guy is slow vs Fowler and Sam Williams.

Agreed.

He is fine on the rotation ...... but hope he is not getting majority.