Galian Beast
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Coming into this season it's clear that Marinelli needed two things a 3 tech DT and a right defensive end.
That isn't to suggest that we're likely done, but those were top priorities for fixing this defense.
We got Henry Melton, and we got a great deal in signing him.
In the draft the Cowboys had 3 targets who they felt could be a dynamic player at that right end position. I think that was Barr, Shazier, and Lawrence.
They had a first round grade on Lawrence for his pass rushing ability, which is all he is going to be doing for us at RDE. After really missing out on Barr, they felt they had to make a move to ensure they got this guy. A lot of people think the Cowboys spend too much, but they aren't really paying attention to what the Cowboys needs are.
Last year they needed to get a guard or center, they put themselves in position to get Frederick, who I don't think would have last much longer in the 2nd round given the run on linemen. They got him and Williams. According to worthless charts, many of you criticized the move, but what has always been more important than charts is getting players who fit your system and excel. How many draft picks are busts. There is no value in draft picks by themselves, nor do you need quantity over quality. We've seen that before.
If Lawrence is the player they think he is, he'll be worth the cost it took to make sure that we got him.
We're now about 50% done with revamping this line. Worst case scenario we start George Selvie/Anthony Spencer at the LDE. I wasn't pleased when they resigned Spencer before the draft, but that was obviously a signal that they didn't want to do too much, trying to get two rookie ends to start.
What we also learned in the draft is that they really don't covet the 1 tech.
Are we done with defensive line? I don't think so, but I wouldn't be surprised if in the 4th round we end up picking a WR or Safety.
That isn't to suggest that we're likely done, but those were top priorities for fixing this defense.
We got Henry Melton, and we got a great deal in signing him.
In the draft the Cowboys had 3 targets who they felt could be a dynamic player at that right end position. I think that was Barr, Shazier, and Lawrence.
They had a first round grade on Lawrence for his pass rushing ability, which is all he is going to be doing for us at RDE. After really missing out on Barr, they felt they had to make a move to ensure they got this guy. A lot of people think the Cowboys spend too much, but they aren't really paying attention to what the Cowboys needs are.
Last year they needed to get a guard or center, they put themselves in position to get Frederick, who I don't think would have last much longer in the 2nd round given the run on linemen. They got him and Williams. According to worthless charts, many of you criticized the move, but what has always been more important than charts is getting players who fit your system and excel. How many draft picks are busts. There is no value in draft picks by themselves, nor do you need quantity over quality. We've seen that before.
If Lawrence is the player they think he is, he'll be worth the cost it took to make sure that we got him.
We're now about 50% done with revamping this line. Worst case scenario we start George Selvie/Anthony Spencer at the LDE. I wasn't pleased when they resigned Spencer before the draft, but that was obviously a signal that they didn't want to do too much, trying to get two rookie ends to start.
What we also learned in the draft is that they really don't covet the 1 tech.
Are we done with defensive line? I don't think so, but I wouldn't be surprised if in the 4th round we end up picking a WR or Safety.
