OSA Best kept secret

[DallasDW00ds0n]

The problem with OSA, by the end of the season, he’s gassed out like Parsons

 

[Rockport]

Cd 30m, parsons record deal, dak if they do him. Where’s this money coming from?

Moving goal posts. It’s what haters do.

 

[Rockport]

Significantly worse. BTB is know for pumping bottom of the roster players as future starter/stars. They pander to homer segment of the fanbase

Not really. There’s good info there.

 

[Rockport]

Why do fans get so upset when a positive article is written.
Do they want to always read negative stuff?

Sigh, it seems they do. Pyschologists could write their thesis about this place.

 

[thunderpimp91]

Not really. There’s good info there.

Nope, didn't you hear the news? Anything positive about the Cowboys is nothing but forced propaganda from Jerry himself. This team is set to be the first 0-17 team in league history.

 

[thunderpimp91]

He is, and that could be the case if he thrives under Zimmer, which could very well happen.

Let’s say it does. Do they retain him based on one year? Is Zimmer even still here then?

Lots of questions.

I think the bigger question is if he takes the next step in his development can the Cowboys afford to keep him? For reference Malik Collins is making over $11M per year right now. I'd have to think OSA gets $15-18 just by keeping status quo for this season. If a few more of those hurries turn into sacks he's easily another $20M+ player the Cowboys have to budget for.

 

[zrinkill]

I like Osa and hope we can keep him.

 

[Jarv]

I am not disagreeing or agreeing, but just out of curiosity, when was the last time Dallas resigned a DT they drafted in any round? It might be right in front of me but I can't recall.

Tyrone Crawford unfortunately

 

[Whyjerry]

Is there anyone else here that would like to see OZiggy get snaps at DE? Zimmer is going to value size on defense unlike his predecessor. I think OZiggy would be great at setting the edge, still get opportunities to rush the passer and not get mauled in the interior. Thoughts?

 

[fivetwos]

I think the bigger question is if he takes the next step in his development can the Cowboys afford to keep him? For reference Malik Collins is making over $11M per year right now. I'd have to think OSA gets $15-18 just by keeping status quo for this season. If a few more of those hurries turn into sacks he's easily another $20M+ player the Cowboys have to budget for.

That’s what I mean…. maybe they can’t in that case. Even if they could/do, it’ll be based on one good year in this particular scheme, one we don’t even know will still BE the scheme in 2025.

Also some guys take into year four to figure out.

Not every single question is going to go the wrong way, but there are certainly a long list of them at many positions.

 

[JW82]

I'd like to see what he can do with a dominant 1-tech next to him. He's not a difference maker on his own but solid dt.

 

[gtb1943]

I'd like to see what he can do with a dominant 1-tech next to him. He's not a difference maker on his own but solid dt.

he looks like he could be a solid player if used correctly

 

[gimmesix]

Not interested too much in the “Best kept secret” thing, but Osa has been a solid DT and made a step up last year. Looking forward to see if he can flourish even more under Zimmer.

https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/202...zuwa-best-kept-secret-2024-roster-mike-zimmer

He's a good player at a position that needs an Aaron Donald or Chris Jones. He's the best we've got and had in a long time, though.

A lot of fans just fail to understand that the 3-tech spot drives this alignment. If you have a DT who gets consistent pressure and sacks, who disrupts the run game by regularly getting into the backfield, it makes the defense go.

I know few teams have a Chris Jones, but others like Justin Madubuike, Ed Oliver and Chris Wilkins provide a similar kind of presence. Odighizuwa doesn't scare anyone. He doesn't have to be game-planned around.

 

[Risen Star]

He did make a step up in how he didn't get a sack as a starting 3 tech for about a year now.

And here is my boy Goathouse ranking Osa where he belongs. As one of the worst "best" DT on each team.



He's a backup.

 

[Rockport]

He's a good player at a position that needs an Aaron Donald or Chris Jones. He's the best we've got and had in a long time, though.

A lot of fans just fail to understand that the 3-tech spot drives this alignment. If you have a DT who gets consistent pressure and sacks, who disrupts the run game by regularly getting into the backfield, it makes the defense go.

I know few teams have a Chris Jones, but others like Justin Madubuike, Ed Oliver and Chris Wilkins provide a similar kind of presence. Odighizuwa doesn't scare anyone. He doesn't have to be game-planned around.

I don’t think anyone is saying he’s a Chris Jones. He’s a solid DT. Why do you dwell on his negatives? Every player has negatives. Jeez.

 

[Risen Star]

The problem with OSA, by the end of the season, he’s gassed out like Parsons

The problem with Osa is he's getting starter reps when he's really a backup on a team with talent at the position.

 

[gimmesix]

I don’t think anyone is saying he’s a Chris Jones. He’s a solid DT. Why do you dwell on his negatives? Every player has negatives. Jeez.

He's a solid rotational piece on a defense that needs more than that from 3-tech. Some of us want this to be the kind of defense we had in the 1970s and early 2000s, the kind you need to win Super Bowl titles. Odighizuwa could be a part of that but we're counting on him to be more than he is.

I'm just speaking the truth here. If you see that as negative, well, that's you. Osa is a four- or five-sack 3-tech on a defense that needs him to be an eight- or 10-sack disruptor. When we look at our defense and ask what it needs for this team to have playoff success, that's what it is. We have not had that in a very long time. To Osa's credit, he's the closest that we've had ... and some fans are so used to mediocre play there that they mistake it for what we need.

 

[Rockport]

He's a solid rotational piece on a defense that needs more than that from 3-tech. Some of us want this to be the kind of defense we had in the 1970s and early 2000s, the kind you need to win Super Bowl titles. Odighizuwa could be a part of that but we're counting on him to be more than he is.

I'm just speaking the truth here. If you see that as negative, well, that's you. Osa is a four- or five-sack 3-tech on a defense that needs him to be an eight- or 10-sack disruptor. When we look at our defense and ask what it needs for this team to have playoff success, that's what it is. We have not had that in a very long time. To Osa's credit, he's the closest that we've had ... and some fans are so used to mediocre play there that they mistake it for what we need.

My dog knows it was negative. You immediately went there instead of the opposite. That’s all I’m saying. You almost always do it.

 

[gimmesix]

My dog knows it was negative. You immediately went there instead of the opposite. That’s all I’m saying. You almost always do it.

You see everything as negative unless it is praising the team. I generally don't even respond to things you post because you go on the attack instead of being able to have a fan discussion about a topic.

Like I said, Odighizuwa is a good player. I'm not taking anything away from him by saying he is not the type of great player you need at his position in this defense. 3-tech in the 4-3 is one of the key positions. It drives KC's defense. The interior drives San Fran's defense. It is why Philly has spent a couple of first-rounders recently on DTs.

By the way, I don't think your dog knows anything. If he knows a negative comment on a message board, he's either seeing you overreact to something that's said, which happens a lot, or he needs to go on the talk show circuit for his ability to read.

 

[Streifenkarl]

Yes his play last season was noticeably better.

However, incoming 3, 2, 1 .....

Championship!


Right?