Marshawn Kneeland nugget

[Hawkeye0202]

The more I read/hear about this kid, the more I think he will be a really good player for us. His work ethic is off the chart........love that he gets to spend a year playing with DLaw.




https://touchdownwire.usatoday.com/...them&utm_medium=trueanthem&utm_source=twitter

Marshawn Kneeland adds the right kind of chaos to the Cowboys' defensive line​

Doug Farrar

May 10, 2024 2:43 pm ET

Last season under defensive coordinator Dan Quinn, the Cowboys ran some kind of stunt or game on their defensive line on 292 of their 1,159 defensive snaps. That 25.2% rate was one of the league’s highest, and while it’s unlikely that new defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer (who also ran Dallas’ defense from 2000 through 2006) will be that volatile with his fronts, the 2021 Vikings did run 158 stunts in Zimmer’s last season as head coach there. And in an NFL where gap versatility is the order of the day, every defense should aspire to have as many multi-position “jokers” as possible.
The Cowboys already have one of the best in Micah Parsons, who can beat opposing blockers everywhere from head-over nose to wide-9 end, and can also beat offenses off-ball. Now, with the addition of Western Michigan’s Marshawn Kneeland with the 56th overall pick in the second round, they have two.
Last season for the Broncos, Kneeland totaled six sacks, 37 total pressures, 38 solo tackles, and 35 stops, and he did it all over the line, with all kinds of attacking techniques.


Check this out also....
https://www.dallascowboys.com/news/coach-s-corner-wmu-coach-on-marshawn-kneeland

 

[Gambit]

Kneeland had a shot at slipping into bottom of 1st round. He was a good value pick at 56 fills a sneaky need and is one of the guys I'm excited to see develop.

I think Tank plays 2 more years with us giving this young man an opportunity to fully develop before he has to take over.

 

[KingintheNorth]

4.5 sacks in a lesser conference.

I'm a big athletic traits guy. I also love the high-motor guys.

You have to wonder where the production is, especially in the MAC.

Also, I think he's athletic in a phone booth. He looks stiff in his pass rush, zero bend.

 

[Gambit]

He looks stiff in his pass rush, zero bend.

This is a fair assessment, but he does have traits. He will definitely be a 1st 2nd down piece to start with as he develops.

I still contend had Robinson been there at 29 he was the pick

 

[reddyuta]

his 3-cone shows he has very good agility for his size,i think he is very raw.all i see is bull rushes and some occasional spin move.

 

[MountaineerCowboy]

He’s the new Overshown.

He’s this years savior of the defense.

There’s one every year.

 

[CowboyChris]

has he signed his rookie contract yet? one nugget at a time

 

[Hawkeye0202]

4.5 sacks in a lesser conference.

I'm a big athletic traits guy. I also love the high-motor guys.

You have to wonder where the production is, especially in the MAC.

Also, I think he's athletic in a phone booth. He looks stiff in his pass rush, zero bend.

+1 Even his college defensive coordinator admitted his pass-rushing skills need improvement but that's expected a bit with rookies. Hopefully, it works out....

 

[Blast From The Past]

He’s the new Overshown.

He’s this years savior of the defense.

There’s one every year.

Always appreciate your sunny disposition,lolz

 

[SportsGuru80]

4.5 sacks in a lesser conference.

I'm a big athletic traits guy. I also love the high-motor guys.

You have to wonder where the production is, especially in the MAC.

Also, I think he's athletic in a phone booth. He looks stiff in his pass rush, zero bend.

Agreed...

 

[Hennessy_King]

The fact they assigned him #94 makes me hate this organization

 

[speedkilz88]

The fact they assigned him #94 makes me hate this organization

They rarely assign numbers, CeeDee being the exception and he had to be talked into it. Rookies choose what numbers they want of what is available. Zeke originally wanted 22 and didn't get it.

 

[Proof]

I think i'd be more excited about this pick had they also drafted newton in the first. that would be a fearsome line.

 

[Cowboyny]

4.5 sacks in a lesser conference.

I'm a big athletic traits guy. I also love the high-motor guys.

You have to wonder where the production is, especially in the MAC.

Also, I think he's athletic in a phone booth. He looks stiff in his pass rush, zero bend.

He has an interesting athletic profile, which suggests he should of been more productive on that level. Think you are right about lack of bend, where he might become an inside player against the pass. I think he is a similar player to Buffalo's Epenesa, where he will be good against the run and gives us 6 sacks during a season. He is the type of player that won't show up in the box score, but will still impact the game.

 

[jwitten82]

Lol wasn't Sam Williams supposed to be this explosive pass rusher too?

 

[Hawkeye0202]

. He is the type of player that won't show up in the box score, but will still impact the game.

Sound like DLaw......lol

 

[rambo2]

4.5 sacks in a lesser conference.

I'm a big athletic traits guy. I also love the high-motor guys.

You have to wonder where the production is, especially in the MAC.

Also, I think he's athletic in a phone booth. He looks stiff in his pass rush, zero bend.

He knocks the crap out of people.

 

[Davidlee1973]

Lol wasn't Sam Williams supposed to be this explosive pass rusher too?

This will be his prove it year.

 

[Risen Star]

He reminds me of Reggie White.

 

[Plankton]

4.5 sacks in a lesser conference.

I'm a big athletic traits guy. I also love the high-motor guys.

You have to wonder where the production is, especially in the MAC.

Also, I think he's athletic in a phone booth. He looks stiff in his pass rush, zero bend.

Have to hope that he's more DeMarcus Lawrence and less Charles Tapper (another guy who had no bend).