Meet your "Next Man up"

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Meet your “Next Man up!” #Cowboys Edge/LB Isaiah Land Vs Seattle -3 ToT -2 Solo -1 Sack -1 Forced Fumble 2021: -Led the nation in sacks (19) and -Led the nation in tackles for loss (25.5). -Broke the school record with 5 sacks in a single game. -Named first-team All-SWAC as well as SWAC Defensive Player of the Year. -Earned unanimous first-team All-American recognition. -Named the most outstanding defensive player in the FCS with the Buck Buchanan Award.

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I appreciate your optimistic view, but from LB perspective Land is an edge defender type and O was run and hit, cover backer.
I agree, but I don't think Overshown can be replaced. DQ just may have to take his best guy no matter the position and keep him. I think they should keep Big Bo some way.
 

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DM overshown was a heat seeking missile type , ILB/OLB/ safety mold. We dont have exactly same another one go step up.
Land has shown in 2 preseason games he can play ( although 2nd stringers) but is he similar ? Don’t think so.

Lets see how Quinn handles this?
 

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I don't think he's next man up for Overshown as he plays a different position. Those duties may fall to Bell.
But I do think his chances to make the 53 improved.
 

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I am beginning to like Land.....didn't know much about him at all. But he has shown impact this PS. Yeah, yeah, i know the schpeel....playing against 2nd or 3rd teamers.....but he has no control over who is placed in front of him. He plays with intent and will... And he should be dominating his opponent if he is worthy. Knack for pressuring and getting to the QB. Deserves a shot at going up against the big boys. Different type of player than O.
 

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Until he plays the starters. Lol no, sarcasm. It’s always nice to know the guy stepping up has possibilities.
This is true but at least he has a very similar playing style that overshown has and you never know as a spot duty backup linebacker slash hybrid whatever you wanna call him he might end up at least being that much
 

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I appreciate your optimistic view, but from LB perspective Land is an edge defender type and O was run and hit, cover backer.
You mean the same way Micah Parsons mostly in college was an off the line linebacker??? Isaiah land has a very similar playing style that Overshown has and he can be a pass rush Outside linebacker Or play that role Overshown could play ie lB/hybrid safety in certain schemes..he's not just a pass rusher or an off the ball linebacker, he is a tweener and that fits this team scheme pretty well. I'm not saying he will work out but don't pigeonhole the guy...

that's what everyone said Michael Parsons should have been drafted so high because all he could do is play off the ball LMAO

are fans ever tired of being wrong around here?? they were wrong saying that Tyler Smith was going to be a project they were wrong saying Doug free was never going to make it they Micah Parsons was a reach now in this draft they're already writing off mazi Smith they're saying that schoonmaker should never have been picked I mean we'll just go through and make these early rulings before these kids have a chance to play...Oh Steele was trash.. plenty more

Overshown 6'3 220

Land 6'4 225
cox 6'3 234

to play more regular linebacker both might need to put on a little more weight 10 to 15 pounds. making plays very similar to overshow.. They should at least be open to the possibility... They are virtually the same size I mean land being a tiny bit bigger, seems to me he can play that role
 
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Wonder if we see Wheat this game in the Overshown role
 

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they're already writing off mazi Smith
It's fine, even correct, for folks to preach patience before making a final decision but it's also fine for folks to point out that a player isn't playing up to a level worthy of his draft position.

I don't know that anyone has written Mazi off just yet but we are a little concerned that we aren't seeing more from him.
 

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I agree, but I don't think Overshown can be replaced. DQ just may have to take his best guy no matter the position and keep him. I think they should keep Big Bo some way.
Me too. I still feel terribe about and for Overshown. The guy deserved it.
 

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Meet your “Next Man up!” #Cowboys Edge/LB Isaiah Land Vs Seattle -3 ToT -2 Solo -1 Sack -1 Forced Fumble 2021: -Led the nation in sacks (19) and -Led the nation in tackles for loss (25.5). -Broke the school record with 5 sacks in a single game. -Named first-team All-SWAC as well as SWAC Defensive Player of the Year. -Earned unanimous first-team All-American recognition. -Named the most outstanding defensive player in the FCS with the Buck Buchanan Award.

Next Man Up
FAAAAAAAAAAMU!
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You mean the same way Micah Parsons mostly in college was an off the line linebacker??? Isaiah land has a very similar playing style that Overshown has and he can be a pass rush Outside linebacker Or play that role Overshown could play ie lB/hybrid safety in certain schemes..he's not just a pass rusher or an off the ball linebacker, he is a tweener and that fits this team scheme pretty well. I'm not saying he will work out but don't pigeonhole the guy...

that's what everyone said Michael Parsons should have been drafted so high because all he could do is play off the ball LMAO

are fans ever tired of being wrong around here?? they were wrong saying that Tyler Smith was going to be a project they were wrong saying Doug free was never going to make it they Micah Parsons was a reach now in this draft they're already writing off mazi Smith they're saying that schoonmaker should never have been picked I mean we'll just go through and make these early rulings before these kids have a chance to play...Oh Steele was trash.. plenty more

Overshown 6'3 220

Land 6'4 225
cox 6'3 234

to play more regular linebacker both might need to put on a little more weight 10 to 15 pounds. making plays very similar to overshow.. They should at least be open to the possibility... They are virtually the same size I mean land being a tiny bit bigger, seems to me he can play that role
Time will tell if you are right. We can discuss it further in a few weeks.
 

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This is true but at least he has a very similar playing style that overshown has and you never know as a spot duty backup linebacker slash hybrid whatever you wanna call him he might end up at least being that much
Can’t Wait for game one, my cowboy brother. Enjoy the season.
 
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