Jumbo075
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It is no coincidence that the Cowboys ascended to become one of the top defenses in the NFL when Gregory played all the games in 2018. Despite the praise heaped on Lawrence, he cannot do it alone. People get hung up on Gregory's suspensions and forget just how good he is. Just go back and watch the tape from the New Orleans game last year. Yes, Gregory made some mistakes on the Saints' lone TD drive. But he played in Drew Brees' face the whole game, and was a huge factor in shutting down the top offense in the NFL
With Gregory out indefinitely, the Cowboys need top level play from the right DE if the defense is going to get back to playing great. This is where Robert Quinn comes into play. He may be the difference in the Cowboys getting to the playoffs vs the Cowboys being a Super Bowl team. If the Cowboys get BOTH Quinn and Gregory back before the playoffs, the defense will take a huge step forward. But for now, expect a qualitative difference in how the Cowboys play defense with Robert Quinn on the field. He's a difference maker in 2019, the same way Gregory was a difference maker last season.
With Gregory out indefinitely, the Cowboys need top level play from the right DE if the defense is going to get back to playing great. This is where Robert Quinn comes into play. He may be the difference in the Cowboys getting to the playoffs vs the Cowboys being a Super Bowl team. If the Cowboys get BOTH Quinn and Gregory back before the playoffs, the defense will take a huge step forward. But for now, expect a qualitative difference in how the Cowboys play defense with Robert Quinn on the field. He's a difference maker in 2019, the same way Gregory was a difference maker last season.
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