Is DaRon Bland a true superstar or a scheme guy like Richard Sherman?

[5Stars]

Is this a Richard Sherman situation or would Bland be a stud on any team regardless of scheme?

Who knows? Does the sun shine tomorrow?

But, so glad the Cowboys have him.

 

[Loso86]

Is this a Richard Sherman situation or would Bland be a stud on any team regardless of scheme?

Can't be scheme when he's been successful in the slot and on the outside

 

[RomoIsGod]

Can't be scheme when he's been successful in the slot and on the outside

Exactly

 

[FaSho]

pick 6s aren’t scheme related. His picks are him making a perfect read

Exactly. That read and break on the ball today were ELITE

 

[Dallasfann]

Maybe more teams should try that

I mean...if they did...we'd have cornerbacks getting pick 6s every drive...I wonder if the other corner backs on the roster roll their eyes when DQ shows his scheme every week that says "Bland gets pick 6"

 

[Chuck 54]

Is this a Richard Sherman situation or would Bland be a stud on any team regardless of scheme?

Does it matter? Sherman was one of the best. His play and stats stood for it. One thing is true for every position.
There is no scheme that makes a bad player look good. The reason teams don’t always draft players that are more highly rated based on the underwear Olympics is because they don’t fit a team’s scheme. When you combine a talented player with the right scheme that fits him best, you get excellence. If you play mostly zone, don’t draft a CB who excels in man coverage but struggles in zone. The scheme doesn’t make the player; it can only make the most of his talent or make him look less than he could and should be.

 

[john van brocklin]

Plenty of people here are qualified to answer it.

Well, there are a lot of arm chair coaches here who think they are qualified to answer the question.
I know we have some former coaches here.

 

[gimmesix]

Is this a Richard Sherman situation or would Bland be a stud on any team regardless of scheme?

Yes.

Bland is in a good situation because we are a pass rush-first team that brings so much pressure that QBs are often off the mark. What Quinn does with the defense also forces QBs to get the ball out quickly so you can cheat toward the underneath stuff.

However, you also have to have the skills to take advantage of the scheme, which Bland does. I'm not sure that makes him a superstar on just any defense, but few players are, especially in the secondary. Even the best DBs get burned if their team can't get pressure.

 

[lane]

Love the way he represents the number 26.

 

[GINeric]

Is this a Richard Sherman situation or would Bland be a stud on any team regardless of scheme?

It's doesn't matter. Sherman is going to the Hall of Fame and last time I checked, every player in the Hall of Fame played in either an offensive or defensive scheme.

 

[StarChamber_33]

Obviously the guy is special and is currently ascending on a superstar trajectory.. I just hope the Cowboys will be able to afford him when it's time to get paid, because the better he plays the more his price goes up lol.

 

[tunahelper]

No one here is qualified to answer this question. His picks show at least that he's a ballhawk.

In order to understand football you need a high IQ? It's not complicated to grasp.

 

[T-RO]

Is this a Richard Sherman situation or would Bland be a stud on any team regardless of scheme?

Sherman was a stud.
Bland is a stud.

 

[T-RO]

It would happen a lot more but defensive coaches just don't "scheme" for it.

Seriously don't think it's ever gonna happen much under any scheme. Enjoy the player we have.

Most teams have zero defensive TDs for the entire season. Bland has generated so much for the team.

 

[Blackrain]

If you watch that play yesterday I don't know how you can say there's any scheme involved.

This player is flat out talented.
He showed that he has speed to close on a ball that I haven't seen out of a cowboy player in a long time.
Along with the fact that he has very good hands.
Combine that with an uncanny nose for the end zone and ability to control his body to get there.
And you have a very special player for the foreseeable future until Jerry somehow screws it up

 

[boysfanperiod]

Bland used to play WR. So, it is not surprising that he is able to read plays well. He's been a good pick up. I don't even think anyone cares if he's a 5th rounder. He's just special.

 

[T-RO]

If you watch that play yesterday I don't know how you can say there's any scheme involved.

Agreed 100%. Most teams would be delighted to have him, even as a mid first round pick.

If you like stats. Check them out. Like PFF grades? Inspect them. Watch the game? LOL. Guy is balling at the highest level, from all aspects.

 

[Blackrain]

Agreed 100%. Most teams would be delighted to have him, even as a mid first round pick.

If you like stats. Check them out. Like PFF grades? Inspect them. Watch the game? LOL. Guy is balling at the highest level, from all aspects.

He is also a very nice and humble young man who seems to be dedicated to improving his craft not marketing his brand.

We're very lucky to have him after diggs went down

 

[DannyWestwood]

He is also a very nice and humble young man who seems to be dedicated to improving his craft not marketing his brand.

We're very lucky to have him after diggs went down

Agree

 

[JW82]

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