Twitter: New Cowboy Keanu Neal discusses free agency and position change

[JohnsKey19]

 

[AbeBeta]

It really isn't a position change. He's playing where he did in ATL in the nickel. Only difference is that he's also playing there in the base. That's a huge thing for him given that now he's playing with at least 4 DBs behind him. Keeps him close to the LOS which is where his true skills lie

 

[speedkilz88]

 

[817Gill]

It really isn't a position change. He's playing where he did in ATL in the nickel. Only difference is that he's also playing there in the base. That's a huge thing for him given that now he's playing with at least 4 DBs behind him. Keeps him close to the LOS which is where his true skills lie

I wish more people understood this

 

[AbeBeta]

I wish more people understood this

On this board?

 

[phildadon86]

On this board?

In general lol. There's someone in the other convo about Kazee saying he sucks because he didnt stop Zeke on the first and goal last season lol.

 

[AbeBeta]

In general lol. There's someone in the other convo about Kazee saying he sucks because he didnt stop Zeke on the first and goal last season lol.

I'd have to say that there are likely few FS that can stop Zeke.

 

[speedkilz88]

I'd have to say that there are likely few FS that can stop Zeke.

Kazee being at best 190 had no chance, but it was funny to see him slide back a few yards after the hit. Neal taking on Zeke would have been more interesting.

 

[tunahelper]

Kazee being at best 190 had no chance, but it was funny to see him slide back a few yards after the hit. Neal taking on Zeke would have been more interesting.

Agreed. Also Dallas needs Kazee to defend the pass the most, so I am not as concerned that EE trucked him.

 

[JoeKing]

Kazee got trucked!

 

[817Gill]

In general lol. There's someone in the other convo about Kazee saying he sucks because he didnt stop Zeke on the first and goal last season lol.

Exactly lol

 

[Typhus]

It really isn't a position change. He's playing where he did in ATL in the nickel. Only difference is that he's also playing there in the base. That's a huge thing for him given that now he's playing with at least 4 DBs behind him. Keeps him close to the LOS which is where his true skills lie

Hello,, why are fans having a hard time with this, like its a positional revolution for him,,
Quinn and Neal aren't confused at all.

 

[chagus]

In general lol. There's someone in the other convo about Kazee saying he sucks because he didnt stop Zeke on the first and goal last season lol.

Zeke is a beast. People are conveniently forgetting that.

 

[Oz-of-Cowboy-Country]

He made Zeke look like Earl Campbell. lol

 

[Kwyn]

Seems like a pretty cool dude

 

[tm1119]

It really isn't a position change. He's playing where he did in ATL in the nickel. Only difference is that he's also playing there in the base. That's a huge thing for him given that now he's playing with at least 4 DBs behind him. Keeps him close to the LOS which is where his true skills lie

I agree...but my question is still who’s coming off the field in the nickel. Does Jerry’s $12M feel good story Jaylon really sit on the sidelines a ton? I have no problem with that, just have a hard time seeing it.

 

[morasp]

It' a pretty common thing these days. There are a number of these small LB box safety hybrid guys in the draft like JOK and Deablo.

 

[Rayman70]

listening to him speak, he sounds like a confident alpha dog. He sounds like he gets it. He reminds me of woody. Dude has some sneaky cover skills too. He's known for his thumping and instincts, but hes a heady player too. He has good enough hands that he is capable of covering tightends and backs and getting an int. This signing was huge. If I were Dallas, I would lock this dude up before the season is over. Hes a building block. Draft a safety and get this going started.

 

[Rayman70]

It' a pretty common thing these days. There are a number of these small LB box safety hybrid guys in the draft like JOK and Deablo.

Deablo is one of my pet cats. That dude screams hybrid Linebacker all day. He looks like a Dan Quinn fit. The linebacker room gonna look very different this year. Guys like Luke Gifford will get weeded out I expect. The cream will rise to the top.I personally would draft KJ Britt and Baron Browning, Divine Deablo, and find a roster spot for them and position.

 

[Rayman70]

Neal will be the key to the defense this year, how we use him and his leadership. Quinn knows him and will get it right. Team chemistry early on in camp will be very important. Last year we had zero chance at that. We had too many dudes that didnt know what their jobs were and had no experience in that new system. BAD FITS. This year will be night and day. Stopping the run better be first on the agenda. MAYBE just maybe we can teach the LB group to cover the dang backs out in the flat. Last year we never could. Neal can make his reads early and fix this, but we need guys like him that can do the same. I think thats why we also signed Kearse. He can do some of that if called on. Kearse really is a special teams cog, an ace. He will fill the role Joe Thomas had on that ST unit I think. Bigger concern for me, is interior dline still, and the entire oline. ALL of our olineman were hurt and out last year except Williams. TO ME, we have to draft an olineman that can play both guard and LT/RT. We might even need a center like Landon Dickerson FROM BAMA.