If we're not stopping the run at a better rate with all the attention to the DL then what?

[speedkilz88]

But Clark is not a "run stopping NT" first. He has never been that "first". He earned his contract as a DT who could push a pocket and penetrate and also play the run "ok". He often played alongside a NT in GB for this reason.

What you remember was the two years that they had TJ Slaton next to him playing a lot of NT. He was 330. Clark played NT the other 8 years of his career with many of them playing the 3-4.

 

[Jarntt]

You don't know what you are talking about. He used to play as a NT in a 3-4 defense for the packers. Wyatt is a 304 pound 3T. Wooden is 273 pounds. Brooks 296 pounds.

No , when they were in a pure 3-4 TJ Slaton (340lbs) was the NT in 2023 and 2024 in the base D on early downs. Regardless Clark has always been a better pass rusher than run stopper which is the topic.

 

[charron]

If they continue to struggle then it's back to basics.
1. What is the scheme/coaches asking them to do and are they playing the scheme correctly?
2. Are they leaving their gaps open in hopes of creating pressure?

 

[Tabascocat]

It is not going to be much better with Q’s arrival, still need competent linebackers. We will notice that QB’s won’t be stepping up in the pocket very often.

 

[Coogiguy03]

It is not going to be much better with Q’s arrival, still need competent linebackers. We will notice that QB’s won’t be stepping up in the pocket very often.

Hopefully

 

[speedkilz88]

No , when they were in a pure 3-4 TJ Slaton (340lbs) was the NT in 2023 and 2024 in the base D on early downs. Regardless Clark has always been a better pass rusher than run stopper which is the topic.

Joe Barry was the DC then and he ran a 4-3 in 2024 and the 3-4 in 2023 and that was the only time Clark wasn't the full time 1T/NT in his 10 yr career. The years before that Clark was the NT in their 3-4 and he was the 1T/NT in their 4-3 after Barry was replaced.

 

[boysfanindc]

I believe Murray may be playing out of position at MLB. He doesn't have MLB instincts. I believe he will hopefully be better at OLB.

Murray has never played well in this league.

 

[boysfanindc]

If Overshown can be 70% of his former self teamed with Logan Wilson and the current D line people should not be able to run on this team,

 

[Chasing6]

Clowney, EZ, Thomas who is playing better for us, Clark, OSA, and you plug in Williams. This is a lot of resources/expensive resources with the big 3 at DT. If we can't be better at stopping the run, what else needs to happen?? Something has to give, LB play needs to be better, but it helps like hell when the DL protects the LBs and allows them to run free, instead of the DL being pushed around into them!!

We've had a rest with the bye week, it's time for this defensive line to play with some grit and act like they want to play better. It just doesn't mean look good in a few games then completely look bad. We all would like to see consistency, something we haven't seen in a while!! Please give your thoughts!!

Then we sign 2 WR's in Free Agency.

 

[kskboys]

Then we sign 2 WR's in Free Agency.

Best answer!!!!

And might be the most realistic, though you should've included a TE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Johannes44]

Then we sign 2 WR's in Free Agency.

Don't forget the TE in the second round that has has no hands.

 

[JW82]

Then it is 100% a bad scheme

 

[Whiskey Cowboy]

I think we will see improvements against the run and pass in the coming weeks, but not entirely because of Williams. He and Clark should be able to plug the middle, and we have Wilson and Overshown at the second level—massive upgrades over Murray and the youngsters. Dono Wilson and Hooker coming back will help as well. There's more than enough talent to field a competent defense. If it doesn't come together by season's end, we need to find a new DC.

 

[kskboys]

Then it is 100% a bad scheme

Not even close.

 

[bigE79]

Please don't ever mention his name

Barbie...lol..i miss colombo.