I missed the game; How'd the Dline do?

[JoeyBoy718]

I couldn't see the game today. Just read the play by play on NFL.com. It seems like it was an extremely efficient game and an impressive win. Too bad I missed it.

Anyway, I'm curious about the defense (especially the line). I don't need a deep analysis. Just any tid bits about how they played. I'll just ramble off a few things I'm curious about:

What was the starting D-line?
How was the 1-tech position (Hayden and the return of McClain)?
Is Melton shaking off the rust and looking like a former Pro Bowler?
Anything good from Tyrone Crawford?
Was Mincey a surprise star again?

And then a few general things about the defense...

Is Carter looking like a long term solution at SLB?
Who played WLB and how did he look?
Is Claiborne still officially a bust?
How did the safeties other than Church look?

And any other tid bits you want to drop.

Thanks.

 

[Kaiser]

It was the epitome of Marinelli-ball. No one really stood out but they played well as a group.

 

[CCBoy]

The Cowboys held them to well under 30% success on third downs.

Dallas came away with two turnovers to a single turnover by Demarco Murray.

The defense didn't get many sacks, but they hit the quarterback quite a few plays and deflected some passes.

There were quite a few passes defensed, and the Titans couldn't rely on their running game to carry their scoring effectively.

The defense shows an ability to get tougher in the Red Zone.

As to specific players, many contributed, but everyone on the defensive side is adjusting as players return and new starters are earning keep.

Carr did a pretty fair job, and Ronaldo McCrain got another 9 tackles today...(pick him up in fantasy now)

 

[1LoyalCowboyFan]

The Cowboys held them to well under 30% success on third downs.

Dallas came away with two turnovers to a single turnover by Demarco Murray.

The defense didn't get many sacks, but they hit the quarterback quite a few plays and deflected some passes.

There were quite a few passes defensed, and the Titans couldn't rely on their running game to carry their scoring effectively.

The defense shows an ability to get tougher in the Red Zone.

As to specific players, many contributed, but everyone on the defensive side is adjusting as players return and new starters are earning keep.

Carr did a pretty fair job, and Ronaldo McCrain got another 9 tackles today...(pick him up in fantasy now)

Well said

 

[xwalker]

I couldn't see the game today. Just read the play by play on NFL.com. It seems like it was an extremely efficient game and an impressive win. Too bad I missed it.

Anyway, I'm curious about the defense (especially the line). I don't need a deep analysis. Just any tid bits about how they played. I'll just ramble off a few things I'm curious about:

What was the starting D-line?
How was the 1-tech position (Hayden and the return of McClain)?
Is Melton shaking off the rust and looking like a former Pro Bowler?
Anything good from Tyrone Crawford?
Was Mincey a surprise star again?

And then a few general things about the defense...

Is Carter looking like a long term solution at SLB?
Who played WLB and how did he look?
Is Claiborne still officially a bust?
How did the safeties other than Church look?

And any other tid bits you want to drop.

Thanks.

I haven't re-watched the game so this has limited accuracy, but:

The DLine seemed good. Solid against the run and some pressure, but I would like to see more pressure.
Hayden got blown out and one big run.
T. Crawford made some plays.
T. McClain looked like he was moving well.
Mincey flashed a couple of times.
I didn't notice any wow plays from the DL, but I only recall one significant bad play.

LB Rolando was the Star of the defense including a Wow type INT that would have been returned for a TD, but they blew the whistle.

Claiborne almost had an INT until the WR got back to bat it out of his hands. He failed to tackle the TE Walker, but Walker had a head of steam and is a much bigger player.

Church had and INT.

Wilcox looked decent. He had to leave for a series due to getting his bell rung.

The WLB was Hitchens. The Titans opened in a standard base so Hitchens was in the game early, but IIRC, the defense played more Nickel than Base.

Sterling Moore was the Nickel (slot) CB and had a good game. He's small but a gamer.

 

[reddyuta]

we have played against 2 good olines and have very few QB pressures and sacks,next week may be different.

 

[CF74]

We had a few almost Anthony type plays, just a 1/2 second more and we would have had an extra 2-3 sacks...

 

[CCBoy]

I haven't re-watched the game so this has limited accuracy, but:

The DLine seemed good. Solid against the run and some pressure, but I would like to see more pressure.
Hayden got blown out and one big run.
T. Crawford made some plays.
T. McClain looked like he was moving well.
Mincey flashed a couple of times.
I didn't notice any wow plays from the DL, but I only recall one significant bad play.

LB Rolando was the Star of the defense including a Wow type INT that would have been returned for a TD, but they blew the whistle.

Claiborne almost had an INT until the WR got back to bat it out of his hands. He failed to tackle the TE Walker, but Walker had a head of steam and is a much bigger player.

Church had and INT.

Wilcox looked decent. He had to leave for a series due to getting his bell rung.

The WLB was Hitchens. The Titans opened in a standard base so Hitchens was in the game early, but IIRC, the defense played more Nickel than Base.

Sterling Moore was the Nickel (slot) CB and had a good game. He's small but a gamer.

X, I await your film review!

 

[CF74]

Wilber got a sack from the DE position and I thought I saw Melton in on one but I'm not sure who got the other sack today.

 

[CowboyStar88]

Wilber got a sack from the DE position and I thought I saw Melton in on one but I'm not sure who got the other sack today.

Ro McClain

 

[Zekeats]

The truth, they didn't need to do much cause they where only on the field for 19 minutes. They got next to nothing from the outside rushers but at least they constantly got some push to the QB. One guy that did a lot better than last game and I noticed a LITTLE was Crawford. While he didn't get pressure outside he did collapse the pocket from the outside if that makes any sense. Melton got in a couple of times too but honestly there was nothing special shown from the group.

 

[Zekeats]

Wilber got a sack from the DE position and I thought I saw Melton in on one but I'm not sure who got the other sack today.

Coverage sack and Locker was stepping up to run. It was more Melton than Wilber who was just there.

 

[lane]

Wilber got a sack from the DE position and I thought I saw Melton in on one but I'm not sure who got the other sack today.

wilber and melton combined on that sack..