Must solve this problem - stopping the run

Wagner.....get the C from Cleveland and Wagner...then your draft can fill the rest. With Wagner #11 can hunt QB's 90% of the time.

 

I'd be satisfied with Jadaveon Clowney, Wagner and something in the draft at NT. Clowney is an EXCELLENT run defender and Wagner is a more pure MLB than Parsons (who I still want taking snaps off the ball.

 

I would've thought the CJ Anderson debacle against the Rams 3 years ago showed they were too soft in the middle, but obviously not.

Three years later the same weakness played a big part in another playoff defeat. And so far, no attempt has been made to address it.

 

Another telling stat, we were 16th in run defense and the two Super Bowl teams were 5th and 6th.

 

We have to figure out how to run it ourselves first.

 

We need a disruptive DT that can wreck some havoc.

 

FA signing of Wagner and Calais Campbell
DT from Uconn in 2nd

These would go A LONG way into helping stop the run.

Unfortunately, I'm convinced neither will happen

 

how many games did the defense do their part and the loser offensive guys couldn't put up any points?
stop the run why, if you can't put up points. hum

 

We have needed DT for years. A few big middle clogging DTs that can get a small push. It would help so much more. We get gashed until we know it’s coming and get a stop behind the line. Go to a short pass or let the qb roll out and take off.

In years before Daks injury we would do this to teams and worked great. It’s being done to us since the rams playoff game. Maybe some before but not as often. Only way to get teams away from doing it to us is to jump out to a nice lead and make them one dimensional.

It’s time to make a move to strengthen the middle of the line. Keep waiting to see it. We took a shot with getting those 2 dinosaurs a few years ago. Both over the hill. All Poe had to do was fall over and he could have clogged a hole.

 

NT Eddie Goldman?

 

#1 priority should be to keep teams averaging less than 3 yards a run. Give me a couple strong stout guys who can shed blocks and make a tackle. Then get a MLB who can do the same. make them 1 dimensional on 3rd downs and stop letting the wr have free access off the line.

 

We have stated this for 2 years and counting. How you do not understand the Cowboys defense has been giving up 4.5 yards per carry for 2 straight years? You are not going to be a credible and consistent playoff team with that defensive stat.

Football defense is in this order:

1. Stop the run
2. Rush the passer
3. Create turnovers

If you do these 3 things, a team will never be able to pass on your defense and win. You make them one dimensional by stopping the run, make the opposing QB uncomfortable passing the ball with pass rush, fumbles, and interceptions keeps your offense on the field with opportunities to score.

This is not rocket science. Football has always been and will always be TRENCH WARFARE causing a no fly zone. Run to win, throw to score, and defense wins championships.

 

The problem starts with Laurel and Hardy about getting serious about this DL and quit farting around with the money and spin. Always thinking they are the smartest team out here.

 

If they cannot score points, it won't matter if they can stop the run or not. The offense, completely fell off when the run game disappeared. They have to fix both, but it starts on offense.

 

Or Akiem Hicks from Chicago
LBs Quay Walker or Leo Chenal in the draft

 

Agreed
none of the machinations (including Wagner) will work unless we get a real 1T DT

 

Honestly...I'd be very tempted to move up if Jordan Davis were to slip out of the top 10. Problem is...we.... got holes everywhere else...