Mickey: Tackling Inside with a new Committee

[jazzcat22]

https://www.dallascowboys.com/news/spagnola-tackling-inside-with-a-new-committee

Mickey writes about how the DT position is now a DT by Committee.

Goes through how they came about to bring in the other DT's, and what it may mean.

 

[Coogiguy03]

Hope everything works out, keeping these LB'S, clean and ready to go all year long!!!

 

[Bullflop]

Pray for a miracle that our old, time-tested vets can sustain their health throughout the year. (It might even challenge the Good Lord, Himself.)

 

[blueblood70]

Pray for a miracle that our old, time-tested vets can sustain their health throughout the year. (It might even challenge the Good Lord, Himself.)

well it's easier now when you have 3 choices for nose tackle 10-15 snaps each...keep them fresh and healthy.

 

[big dog cowboy]

Now, the Cowboys likely will not designate this rotation "by committee," but here is what they must be thinking: We're going to play these defensive tackle positions in waves, placing more importance on down and distance, score in games, opponent tendencies and matchups than who actually is considered the starter.

Bigger is better. Experienced depth is a must. Keeping veterans fresh is imperative. So keep an eye on the waves of defensive tackles flowing inside, hoping to drown out their problems last year of stopping the run.

Does this remind anyone else of the Jimmy Johnson approach to DL's?

I'll be shocked if the defense doesn't stop the run better this year. It would have with just the big upgrades at LB.

 

[Bullflop]

well it's easier now when you have 3 choices for nose tackle 10-15 snaps each...keep them fresh and healthy.

Sounds good -- if only it might work. Let us pray . . . Our Father who art in heaven . . .

 

[blueblood70]

Sounds good -- if only it might work. Let us pray . . . Our Father who art in heaven . . .

yeah, i'm just spit balling. typically there are 60 to 70 defensive snaps in which a NT is used maybe 60% of that, so that's my gut. it is surprising though after they sign phillips, they would go ahead and get joseph not the norm for the FO to sign 2 of the same position. Lawsons a bonus as well.

 

[fivetwos]

Does this remind anyone else of the Jimmy Johnson approach to DL's?

I'll be shocked if the defense doesn't stop the run better this year. It would have with just the big upgrades at LB.

Yep, same approach…and it doesn’t seem to ever not be the wrong one. Makes full sense.

There is a bit of a talent difference as well as depth though.

The entire second team defense on the 92 team probably could have been that of a playoff team.

 

[gtb1943]

Yep, same approach…and it doesn’t seem to ever not be the wrong one. Makes full sense.

There is a bit of a talent difference as well as depth though.

The entire second team defense on the 92 team probably could have been that of a playoff team.

to this day few realize how DEEP that team was.
Sadly from this year on that depth quickly disappeared. By 96 it was a shell.

of the many what ifs I say what if the cap had come five years later.

 

[Big D]

it's crazy that it took Jerry 8 years and Zim's return to address the issue.

 

[CCBoy]

to this day few realize how DEEP that team was.
Sadly from this year on that depth quickly disappeared. By 96 it was a shell.

of the many what ifs I say what if the cap had come five years later.

Salary caps entered the real world along with the agents and career injuries.

 

[fivetwos]

to this day few realize how DEEP that team was.
Sadly from this year on that depth quickly disappeared. By 96 it was a shell.

of the many what ifs I say what if the cap had come five years later.

Yep, that’s why they were able to contend for years after. Nice to plug in Leon Lett or Darren Woodson or Dixon Edwards when a starter or five departs.

Now THATS “drafting well”

I’d have to look it up (it was so damn long ago lol) but I think a really nice starting 11 could happen on paper with non starters from that squad.

 

[rags747]

Stoping the run will be better, sacking the qb is going to be very bad imo.

 

[Bullflop]

yeah, i'm just spit balling. typically there are 60 to 70 defensive snaps in which a NT is used maybe 60% of that, so that's my gut. it is surprising though after they sign phillips, they would go ahead and get joseph not the norm for the FO to sign 2 of the same position. Lawsons a bonus as well.

I was pleasantly surprised that Jerry opted to take the pro-active route for a change, even if it was a pretty low-cost affair. All in all, it was a better option than doing nothing -- that's for sure. I hope we pick up a good DE or RB in the final cuts if they're available. I know it's a longshot, though.

 

[Blast From The Past]

Hope everything works out, keeping these LB'S, clean and ready to go all year long!!!

Let em roam like monsters of the midway!

 

[Praxit]

it's crazy that it took Jerry 8 years and Zim's return to address the issue.

Jason Garrett says, "please add another 8" ...

 

[Chasing6]

Pray for a miracle that our old, time-tested vets can sustain their health throughout the year. (It might even challenge the Good Lord, Himself.)

I will be happy when we have LB's leading the team in tackles again vs Safety's.

 

[nyc-cowboy]

Whenever I hear "by committee" - it tells me that you dont have good enough starters.

 

[CCBoy]

I was pleasantly surprised that Jerry opted to take the pro-active route for a change, even if it was a pretty low-cost affair. All in all, it was a better option than doing nothing -- that's for sure. I hope we pick up a good DE or RB in the final cuts if they're available. I know it's a longshot, though.

The start of a two year rebuild on defense.

Three Pro Bowlers to resign here and now.

 

[CCBoy]

Whenever I hear "by committee" - it tells me that you dont have good enough starters.

Sharing responsibility is all...