Mailbag: Top 10 Defense?

[jazzcat22]

https://www.dallascowboys.com/news/mailbag-top-10-defense-edge-rusher-option

The main part of the question is about getting a lead and allowing the pass rush tee off on the QB.
Then allowing to be a top 10 defense. Sounds good in theory as we all know that.

I don't care if they are a top 10 defense overall, just as long as they are playing like one playoff push time. But I think that is still asking for a lot.

The issue is, given the offense and it's slow starts, they need to start fast and score, to get a lead. As well the defense needs to make stops in the first half instead of giving up points.
If not, then this entire concept can not happen.

The other question about Odighizuwa being a pass rusher at DE using his wresting skills to fight off OL. As answered, that may suit him better at DT.

 

[jazzcat22]

https://www.dallascowboys.com/news/mailbag-surprise-starter-amari-s-status

Here are a few more questions. No need for another thread for it.
Surprise starter, and Cooper's ankle.

 

[CowboyRoy]

https://www.dallascowboys.com/news/mailbag-top-10-defense-edge-rusher-option

The main part of the question is about getting a lead and allowing the pass rush tee off on the QB.
Then allowing to be a top 10 defense. Sounds good in theory as we all know that.

I don't care if they are a top 10 defense overall, just as long as they are playing like one playoff push time. But I think that is still asking for a lot.

The issue is, given the offense and it's slow starts, they need to start fast and score, to get a lead. As well the defense needs to make stops in the first half instead of giving up points.
If not, then this entire concept can not happen.

The other question about Odighizuwa being a pass rusher at DE using his wresting skills to fight off OL. As answered, that may suit him better at DT.

Judging a defense by "yards allowed" doesnt really work.

 

[Stash]

https://www.dallascowboys.com/news/mailbag-top-10-defense-edge-rusher-option

The main part of the question is about getting a lead and allowing the pass rush tee off on the QB.
Then allowing to be a top 10 defense. Sounds good in theory as we all know that.

I don't care if they are a top 10 defense overall, just as long as they are playing like one playoff push time. But I think that is still asking for a lot.

The issue is, given the offense and it's slow starts, they need to start fast and score, to get a lead. As well the defense needs to make stops in the first half instead of giving up points.
If not, then this entire concept can not happen.

The other question about Odighizuwa being a pass rusher at DE using his wresting skills to fight off OL. As answered, that may suit him better at DT.

I think both responses sum it up well:

“top 10 feels awfully ambitious”

I’m not sure exactly who “Jonny” is, but based on his answer about Odighizuwa at ‘nose tackle’, I don’t have much respect for his credibility or opinion.

 

[john van brocklin]

https://www.dallascowboys.com/news/mailbag-top-10-defense-edge-rusher-option

The main part of the question is about getting a lead and allowing the pass rush tee off on the QB.
Then allowing to be a top 10 defense. Sounds good in theory as we all know that.

I don't care if they are a top 10 defense overall, just as long as they are playing like one playoff push time. But I think that is still asking for a lot.

The issue is, given the offense and it's slow starts, they need to start fast and score, to get a lead. As well the defense needs to make stops in the first half instead of giving up points.
If not, then this entire concept can not happen.

The other question about Odighizuwa being a pass rusher at DE using his wresting skills to fight off OL. As answered, that may suit him better at DT.

Hard to see us going from dumpster fire to top 10 defense, but if that were to happen Hello Super Bowl

 

[Stash]

https://www.dallascowboys.com/news/mailbag-surprise-starter-amari-s-status

Here are a few more questions. No need for another thread for it.
Surprise starter, and Cooper's ankle.

I think Helman does a good job of answering these questions.

 

[Stash]

Hard to see us going from dumpster fire to top 10 defense, but if that were to happen Hello Super Bowl

I agree. I think the premise is sound, but top 10 is asking a lot.

 

[john van brocklin]

I agree. I think the premise is sound, but top 10 is asking a lot.

You don't say?
Lol
Yep, that would be quite the leap!!!!!!!!

 

[garyo1954]

I think both responses sum it up well:

“top 10 feels awfully ambitious”

I’m not sure exactly who “Jonny” is, but based on his answer about Odighizuwa at ‘nose tackle’, I don’t have much respect for his credibility or opinion.

Jonny is Jonny Auping a free lance writer whose published articles in The New Yorker, SUCCESS Magazine, Texas Monthly, RealGM and the Dallas Morning News.Buess he didn't have anything to write about this month and/or they couldn't find anybody to do the Mailbag questions.

 

[jazzcat22]

Hard to see us going from dumpster fire to top 10 defense, but if that were to happen Hello Super Bowl

Yeah, that is what I meant, overall they may not be top 10, or even top 15. But just gel and play like it come playoff push time and playoff times.

 

[Stash]

Jonny is Jonny Auping a free lance writer whose published articles in The New Yorker, SUCCESS Magazine, Texas Monthly, RealGM and the Dallas Morning News.Buess he didn't have anything to write about this month and/or they couldn't find anybody to do the Mailbag questions.

Thanks for that background on him. I appreciate it. Based on that answer, maybe he should stick to his other interests.

 

[Risen Star]

September can't get here fast enough.

 

[john van brocklin]

Yeah, that is what I meant, overall they may not be top 10, or even top 15. But just gel and play like it come playoff push time and playoff times.

I would be happy with an average defense after that abomination we put out their last year.
That was a flat out embarrassment.

 

[Stash]

I would be happy with an average defense after that abomination we put out their last year.
That was a flat out embarrassment.

I agree. That was sheer incompetence, mixed in with a few players that just didn’t care.

 

[Rockport]

https://www.dallascowboys.com/news/mailbag-top-10-defense-edge-rusher-option

The main part of the question is about getting a lead and allowing the pass rush tee off on the QB.
Then allowing to be a top 10 defense. Sounds good in theory as we all know that.

I don't care if they are a top 10 defense overall, just as long as they are playing like one playoff push time. But I think that is still asking for a lot.

The issue is, given the offense and it's slow starts, they need to start fast and score, to get a lead. As well the defense needs to make stops in the first half instead of giving up points.
If not, then this entire concept can not happen.

The other question about Odighizuwa being a pass rusher at DE using his wresting skills to fight off OL. As answered, that may suit him better at DT.

After being near the bottom last year, it would be asking a lot for them to make it to the top 10. But I think they will make a huge jump to at least middle of the pack and that could be good enough.

 

[jazzcat22]

After being near the bottom last year, it would be asking a lot for them to make it to the top 10. But I think they will make a huge jump to at least middle of the pack and that could be good enough.

That is about what I am expecting, middle range overall. But playing better than the middle by the end of the season.

 

[Rockport]

September can't get here fast enough.

Aug. 8th for me.

 

[Rockport]

https://www.dallascowboys.com/news/mailbag-surprise-starter-amari-s-status

Here are a few more questions. No need for another thread for it.
Surprise starter, and Cooper's ankle.

Helman doesn't know his arse from a hole in the ground.

 

[ScipioCowboy]

When was the last time the Cowboys had a top ten defense according to advanced metrics?

 

[Cowboysheelsreds053]

From where we were last year to middle of the pack is great within itself, then anything above would just be icing on the cake.