Man coverage works

[InTheZone]

We need to play more of that and less zone where we hope for unforced errors from the opposition. In man defense it seems we can control the tempo and dictate the offense.

 

[DFWJC]

I think he have the young talent (and pass rush) to pull it off now.
Would've been tougher in the past

 

[ScipioCowboy]

You have to be able to play both at a competent level; otherwise, teams will pick you to death.

 

[Crown Royal]

Combo works. Cowboys play a lot of combo coverage where you'll have some in man and some zone. It works especially well when you have good DL pressure because it allows the seam players to react based on their reads.

The Cowboys Defense is blessed with intelligent and athletic players on defense. Even with Gregory (who is getting a bit unjustly flogged)

 

[Cydios]

Zone helps the player from being gased out by the 2nd half.. also increases the chance for an INT. The reason man was effective last was that the offense controlled the clock and had very long drives giving the defense the time to rest. Also increases the chances for 3 and out. That's why we call it complementary football. Offense was very efficient on 3rd downs which has been the issue all year.