Need to trust Zimmer to fix their run defense

[Cowboys5217]

A lot falls on the prior DC's as it's basically their players still intact. I don't think they lack talent, but teams have figured out how to successful attack this defense. Team building is the bigger issue as they have to get bigger, stronger at multiple positions.

The prior DC got more out of these same players. Shoot, we were breaking records for turnovers under Quinn.

Now, look at us.

 

[Cowboyny]

The prior DC got more out of these same players. Shoot, we were breaking records for turnovers under Quinn.

Now, look at us.

Cause teams have figured out how to beat them.

 

[Chasing6]

A lot falls on the prior DC's as it's basically their players still intact. I don't think they lack talent, but teams have figured out how to successful attack this defense. Team building is the bigger issue as they have to get bigger, stronger at multiple positions.

For some reason we did not anticipate our run D being this bad. Who could have foreseen that coming.

 

[Beaker42]

Having a good run defense isn't too difficult. There are many things a DC can do to help out stopping the run. Clearly you can play more men inside the box, play bigger alignments, etc. However, to have an effective run defense cannot be undisciplined, beaten up at the point of attack and tackle poorly.

Yes, we all know there are personnel issues, especially inside at the DT position, but the Edge lineman, including DLaw have struggled against the outside zone runs for years. Our linebackers have really struggled to get off blocks, sure better DT's could help, but they need to be a better job of reading and reacting before a hat gets on them.

Jerry/Stephen have to give Zimmer the necessary resources if he doesn't have the right players to run his scheme. If some veterans continue to struggle with the fundamentals, Zimmer will not put up with it, like Dan Quinn did for years.

Zimmer has a strong track record of having good, disciplined defenses, we have to trust he will find some solutions to least make the run defense hold up.

Simmer couldn’t fix a middle school defense. He sucks and was a terrible hire.

 

[chuck520]

We fired Zimmer once before for a reason. We are actually WORSE against the run now under Zimmer, yet somehow he’s gonna fix it? How's that work?

Zimmer was replaced because Phillips became the HC not because the defense was bad

 

[Sarge]

Zimmer was replaced because Phillips became the HC not because the defense was bad

GROZ

 

[kumizi]

It’s an annual tradition amongst Cowboys fans how downgrading at coordinator is going to fix all the team’s problems.

 

[triplets_93]

Having a good run defense isn't too difficult. There are many things a DC can do to help out stopping the run. Clearly you can play more men inside the box, play bigger alignments, etc. However, to have an effective run defense cannot be undisciplined, beaten up at the point of attack and tackle poorly.

Yes, we all know there are personnel issues, especially inside at the DT position, but the Edge lineman, including DLaw have struggled against the outside zone runs for years. Our linebackers have really struggled to get off blocks, sure better DT's could help, but they need to be a better job of reading and reacting before a hat gets on them.

Jerry/Stephen have to give Zimmer the necessary resources if he doesn't have the right players to run his scheme. If some veterans continue to struggle with the fundamentals, Zimmer will not put up with it, like Dan Quinn did for years.

Zimmer has a strong track record of having good, disciplined defenses, we have to trust he will find some solutions to least make the run defense hold up.

I'll trust Zimmer after Zimmer delivers, with the Dallas Cowboys. His prior achievements mean nothing. That's all in the rear view mirror.

 

[Brooksey]

Having a good run defense isn't too difficult. There are many things a DC can do to help out stopping the run. Clearly you can play more men inside the box, play bigger alignments, etc. However, to have an effective run defense cannot be undisciplined, beaten up at the point of attack and tackle poorly.

Yes, we all know there are personnel issues, especially inside at the DT position, but the Edge lineman, including DLaw have struggled against the outside zone runs for years. Our linebackers have really struggled to get off blocks, sure better DT's could help, but they need to be a better job of reading and reacting before a hat gets on them.

Jerry/Stephen have to give Zimmer the necessary resources if he doesn't have the right players to run his scheme. If some veterans continue to struggle with the fundamentals, Zimmer will not put up with it, like Dan Quinn did for years.

Zimmer has a strong track record of having good, disciplined defenses, we have to trust he will find some solutions to least make the run defense hold up.

They had all of camp and the first few games yet Micah and D-Law just played the most undisciplined game a defensive end could play. Nobody practiced the read option last week against Lamar?
Our ends were crashing inside, nobody set the edge until late, no gap integrity at all. It seems like Micah is the coach, he can do whatever he wants. D-Law was blown off the ball last weeks 5 yards deep on an off-tackle run, it's his last year Imo.

Zimmer has been soft, maybe he's trying to be Micah's buddy

 

[Cowboyny]

They had all of camp and the first few games yet Micah and D-Law just played the most undisciplined game a defensive end could play. Nobody practiced the read option last week against Lamar?
Our ends were crashing inside, nobody set the edge until late, no gap integrity at all. It seems like Micah is the coach, he can do whatever he wants. D-Law was blown off the ball last weeks 5 yards deep on an off-tackle run, it's his last year Imo.

Zimmer has been soft, maybe he's trying to be Micah's buddy

He has to come down hard on both players or this will continue. Send a message, bench them in the base defense, but does he have that power?