I hate how this team ignores fat players

[Pessimist_cowboy]

we need a big fat nasty 1 technique and this team continues to put in undersized DTs in the middle. It’s hurt us vs the run for years. We have some decent personnel on the DL lawrence , Irving, Collins are a good core but we need a Fat guy. He would plug things up command double teams and stop the run. Why has this team ignored this since Russell Maryland ?

Always going for undersized guys Glover, Ratliff, Paea why can’t we get a fat 320-330 pound guy in there?

 

[lukin2006]

We could have had a player like Hankins...

He’s a former 2nd round pick that can play...

And he should have been someone we zeroed in on in the off-season...

 

[big dog cowboy]

Always going for undersized guys Glover, Ratliff, Paea why can’t we get a fat 320-330 pound guy in there?

They don't fit the Cowboys scheme.

I'd email Jerry. Let him know your concern.

 

[BotchedLobotomy]

we need a big fat nasty 1 technique and this team continues to put in undersized DTs in the middle. It’s hurt us vs the run for years. We have some decent personnel on the DL lawrence , Irving, Collins are a good core but we need a Fat guy. He would plug things up command double teams and stop the run. Why has this team ignored this since Russell Maryland ?

Always going for undersized guys Glover, Ratliff, Paea why can’t we get a fat 320-330 pound guy in there?

 

[Pessimist_cowboy]

They don't fit the Cowboys scheme.

I'd email Jerry. Let him know your concern.

Lol I always hear that crap but why do other teams that run a 4-3 have bigger DT’s? I don’t think this team even knows what their “scheme” is.

Look at the giants with Harrison and the Vikings with Joseph. It helps out their DE’s so much. Even on the 2000 Bucs they had McFarland and Sapp .It’s the same scheme but this team doesn’t know how to make it work.

 

[gmoney112]

Jarron Jones isn't huge, but if they play him at DT (instead of OT which was random by NY), he'd be a decent fat guy.

 

[TheCoolFan]

Yup need a run-stuffing DT...looks like Terrell McClain had a much bigger impact than we thought.

 

[KingintheNorth]

You forget how clever this Front Office is.

So, so clever.

 

[Sydla]

Jarron Jones isn't huge, but if they play him at DT (instead of OT which was random by NY), he'd be a decent fat guy.

LOL, but when you think about how bad the Giants OL is, in a bizarre way it makes sense.

 

[JD_KaPow]

What are you talking about? We had Romo. We have Zeke. What more could you want?

 

[Zordon]

You forget how clever this Front Office is.

So, so clever.

I remember a Jerry interview after we switched to the 4-3 where he bragged about this scheme allowing us more player flexibility - essentially more players fit the 4-3 than the 3-4. 5 years later...I don't get that feeling.

 

[CCBoy]

You forget how clever this Front Office is.

So, so clever.

Don't sell them short on figuring things out...

 

[TheDoctor]

 

[YosemiteSam]

 

[TheHerd]

we need a big fat nasty 1 technique and this team continues to put in undersized DTs in the middle. It’s hurt us vs the run for years. We have some decent personnel on the DL lawrence , Irving, Collins are a good core but we need a Fat guy. He would plug things up command double teams and stop the run. Why has this team ignored this since Russell Maryland ?

Always going for undersized guys Glover, Ratliff, Paea why can’t we get a fat 320-330 pound guy in there?

I've been saying this for a long time. but it always gets poo pooed as not a fit in today's NFL with all the zone running. I still want the fat immovable object in the middle. If he can move a little, even better.

 

[canters]

Yup need a run-stuffing DT...looks like Terrell McClain had a much bigger impact than we thought.

Thanks,,been saying his departure was bad for an already average D.

 

[Doc50]

we need a big fat nasty 1 technique and this team continues to put in undersized DTs in the middle. It’s hurt us vs the run for years. We have some decent personnel on the DL lawrence , Irving, Collins are a good core but we need a Fat guy. He would plug things up command double teams and stop the run. Why has this team ignored this since Russell Maryland ?

Always going for undersized guys Glover, Ratliff, Paea why can’t we get a fat 320-330 pound guy in there?

Doesn't fit the Marinelli "rushmen" scheme.
At least our guys can run, so look on the bright side......oh, sorry, PC.

BTW, there are probably some Zoners who can fit your 1-tech qualifications.

 

[Pessimist_cowboy]

I've been saying this for a long time. but it always gets poo pooed as not a fit in today's NFL with all the zone running. I still want the fat immovable object in the middle. If he can move a little, even better.

I know this is what the Cowboys say but look at the 3 teams that run similar defenses:

Carolina = Lotulelei 320
Vikings=Joseph 329
Giants=Harrison 340

I just don’t think this team has any idea what they’re doing on defense.

 

[jday]

we need a big fat nasty 1 technique and this team continues to put in undersized DTs in the middle. It’s hurt us vs the run for years. We have some decent personnel on the DL lawrence , Irving, Collins are a good core but we need a Fat guy. He would plug things up command double teams and stop the run. Why has this team ignored this since Russell Maryland ?

Always going for undersized guys Glover, Ratliff, Paea why can’t we get a fat 320-330 pound guy in there?

We had the #1 run defense last year. I get that the offense helped, but c'mon..."need" might be a bit strong of a word to use. The way this defensive scheme is designed, it requires linebackers that can fill the gaps and run sideline to sideline. We sorely missed having Sean Lee out the last two games and right now Jaylon can run fast in a straight line, but struggles when required to change direction. That will come with time. The Cowboys are better than average with their front four right now. Of all the things you could complain about, the defensive line is no longer a viable option.

 

[CF74]

Because he wouldn't fit in the meeting room..