I don't want to overreact to one preseason game, buuuut

[kskboys]

We need another pressure player like Von.

Well, of course, every team does. Those guys are extremely rare, though, all you can do is hope you found one in Malachi or EZ.

 

[boysfanindc]

Well, of course, every team does. Those guys are extremely rare, though, all you can do is hope you found one in Malachi or EZ.

M Lawrence is not ready you need a bridge veteran like Von.

 

[big dog cowboy]

I think Mingo is gone, especially if we get Von Miller.

Please explain. What does one have to do with the other? They play different positions.

 

[Ghostwriter]

Since everyone is talking about Camden Brown, and rightfully so, I'll mention Julius Wood. I loved what I saw from him. Instinctive, fast to the ball, good tackler and hits hard.

He's only listed at fourth team on the depth chart the Cowboys released, but considering how he played plus the fact I've come across several reports during camp of how good he's looking, he could be an intriguing candidate for the 53, though numbers at safety might make it tough.

As for the defense as a whole, as expected, they played pretty vanilla, but I was looking for whether they'd play their assignment well, maintain lane/gap/coverage discipline, and tackle well on first contact, all things that point to good coaching. I thought they addressed those things fairly well. Not saying there weren't issues, but at this stage, I'm just looking for how well they play the fundamentals and know their assignments as a unit, and individually, how particular guys are showing speed, instincts and making plays.

 

[kskboys]

M Lawrence is not ready you need a bridge veteran like Von.

Who you cutting to sign him? Houston?

 

[doomsday9084]

The biggest thing that came across to me is that the team didn't look like a clown show. I many have forgotten just how bad the team has looked in preseason in the recent past. We always kind of ignore it because "its just preseason" and then the same sloppiness and unprofessionalism shows up all season long.

IMO, the team is a elite edge rusher away from being pretty damned good.

 

[fivetwos]

I was quite happy with Sam Howell.

That’s what an NFL backup ought to look like. Uncle Miltie isn’t there just yet.

 

[boysfanindc]

Who you cutting to sign him? Houston?

For Von I would cut Land, Wheat, Marist and keep six outside linebackers/edge rushers on their 53-man roster, especially with defensive coordinator Christian Parker shifting toward hybrid 3-4 and 4-3 blended concepts that place a high premium on versatile rushers and space-defenders

So Gary, EZ, Houston, Lawrence, Williams (has guaranteed money) and Miller