Marinelli isn't opposed to press man, Tillman did it a lot in Chicago. He's more inclined to use zone because it keeps defenders eyes in front of them ready to capitalize on turnovers. If you have a pass rush, both schemes are effective, when you don't you have to go into damage control with zone.
The problem with Dallas is, unless we're blitzing, we're probably going to be abysmal at press man against a team like the Eagles. The whole idea is to disrupt timing enough so the pass rush can get to the QB before guys are running free 20-30 yards downfield with their "man" in pursuit. With no pressure, press man is probably the quickest way for Sanchez to have a 400 yard game.
It's great in theory, but when your defense is lacking in talent across the board like ours, crossing routes/pick plays/etc. will destroy us with no pass rush.
Seattle's defense is worlds beyond ours right now so people need to stop making that silly comparison. They have a pass rush, an all-pro CB, and the best FS in the game. They also have great tacklers, and when you combine all those you get a team who will be effective at any scheme, including press man.
I think Marinelli will break it out, but he's going to have to send more than 4 guys when he does. I wouldn't be surprised to see more blitz packages using press man and sending 5-6 guys to prevent big plays and hopefully make Sanchez commit a turnover.
