Right Defensive End

[CCBoy]

Right Defensive End
Top 5 Cowboys' position battles heading into OTAs/training camp (thelandryhat.com)


This might be the battle that most of us will be focusing on and for good reason. Dallas lost a very good pass rusher in Randy Gregory and they’ve done a lot of work on finding someone to replace him quickly.

Dorance Armstrong has been with the team since being drafted in 2018, so the Cowboys know what they are getting from him. He also showed a lot of improvement last season which lead to a new contract with the team. Dante Fowler Jr. has a history with defensive coordinator Dan Quinn going back to college and during his time with the Atlanta Falcons. Then, you have second-round pick Sam Williams who was personally worked out by Quinn, and someone who Quinn fought for the Cowboys to take.

All three have a different set of pass rush skills. Armstrong has been seen as a backup but there are signs that he is taking the next step and is worthy of taking over the starting position. Fowler Jr. has the most experience in the league and his time with Quinn overall can’t be overlooked. Williams looks and plays like a freak of nature and is someone who some believe wasn’t allowed to show his full potential in college thanks to the scheme he was in and how they used him. This one is a real toss-up and one that we all need to keep a very close eye on.

 

[Pass2Run]

I'm looking for guys like Gallimore, Gholston, Fowler Armstrong, etc. for sure. Plus, I think Ridgeway may be an underrated edition.

 

[BourbonBalz]

Gregory was the most overrated player on the team. Plus, he was 100% unreliable. We will replace his production fairly easily.

 

[Cowboyny]

All three will play, question is who is the best against the run will determine who starts.

 

[RonWashington]

The offensive line is the key . Can Tyler Smith with a # 1 invested in him help solidify a weakness in the Cowboy OLine the guard spot opposite Martin .

And the center position has to be wide open for competition not just handed out. If the line improves getting rid of 2 starters from last season which was a good move by the FO it will go a long way to wins & losses.

 

[Hennessy_King]

Gregory was the most overrated player on the team. Plus, he was 100% unreliable. We will replace his production fairly easily.

Randy gregory had the best pass rush grade last season outside micah. Just sayin

 

[Creeper]

Gregory was the most overrated player on the team. Plus, he was 100% unreliable. We will replace his production fairly easily.

Not sure what you mean by overrated. He got a $14 million per year deal, which is not that much compared to the top pass rushers in the league. In fact, I believe his contract is 22nd highest in the league for Edge rushers. Have you considered how having Gregory on the right side helped Micah Parsons?

I get Gregory is a bit of a knucklehead, but he is a very good edge rusher.

 

[xwalker]

All three will play, question is who is the best against the run will determine who starts.

Armstrong might start but end up playing less snaps per game than the combination of Williams/Fowler.

 

[Flamma]

Not sure what you mean by overrated. He got a $14 million per year deal, which is not that much compared to the top pass rushers in the league. In fact, I believe his contract is 22nd highest in the league for Edge rushers. Have you considered how having Gregory on the right side helped Micah Parsons?

I get Gregory is a bit of a knucklehead, but he is a very good edge rusher.

For contract he's 14th in the league. But his 14M per year is 25th. Which is what I think you were talking about. Different sites show slightly different results.

 

[Flamma]

I'm probably in the minority in this, but I don't think we miss Randy Gregory. And I was always a fan.

 

[Hennessy_King]

Armstrong might start but end up playing less snaps per game than the combination of Williams/Fowler.

Lets hope

 

[MarcusRock]

Gregory was the most overrated player on the team. Plus, he was 100% unreliable. We will replace his production fairly easily.

This is what the jilted ex, Gregory haters need to believe. I hope our guys do but if there's competition at the spot, it's a question mark and thus an unknown.

 

[America's Cowboy]

All 3 will get plenty of opportunities to show their worth to determine who starts. Dorance Armstrong and Dante Fowler obviously have a leg up due to seniority and experience, but I have a feeling Sam Williams will eventually take over at some point this season. He's the most talented of the 3. Dan Quinn certainly seems to think so...

 

[blueblood70]

Gregory was the most overrated player on the team. Plus, he was 100% unreliable. We will replace his production fairly easily.

True but he did have special kind of skills in pass rush and as disrupter but 6 sacks alone while it doesn't tell the entire story shouldn't be hard to replace. he did have a lot of pressures and was decent playing the run. he was inconsistent though.i believe fowler takes the lead in replacing him, hes had better career.

 

[fivetwos]

I'm excited about the potential of Sam Williams. I think he is going to make noise early.

Off topic, I can't WAIT for Damone Clark to get on the field.

This defense has a real shot to be the among the best in the league by next year.

 

[cowboyec]

SAM I AM

 

[Batman1980]

I'm probably in the minority in this, but I don't think we miss Randy Gregory. And I was always a fan.

Not when you factor in his age, price and tendency to miss games. Fowler, Armstrong and Williams>Gregory every day of the week and twice on Sunday.

 

[MyFairLady]

If we miss that turd Gregory then all hope is lost.

 

[BourbonBalz]

This is what the jilted ex, Gregory haters need to believe. I hope our guys do but if there's competition at the spot, it's a question mark and thus an unknown.

Wrong. I was never on the Gregory bandwagon. I wanted him gone several years ago.

 

[Bullflop]

Right Defensive End
Top 5 Cowboys' position battles heading into OTAs/training camp (thelandryhat.com)


This might be the battle that most of us will be focusing on and for good reason. Dallas lost a very good pass rusher in Randy Gregory and they’ve done a lot of work on finding someone to replace him quickly.

Dorance Armstrong has been with the team since being drafted in 2018, so the Cowboys know what they are getting from him. He also showed a lot of improvement last season which lead to a new contract with the team. Dante Fowler Jr. has a history with defensive coordinator Dan Quinn going back to college and during his time with the Atlanta Falcons. Then, you have second-round pick Sam Williams who was personally worked out by Quinn, and someone who Quinn fought for the Cowboys to take.

All three have a different set of pass rush skills. Armstrong has been seen as a backup but there are signs that he is taking the next step and is worthy of taking over the starting position. Fowler Jr. has the most experience in the league and his time with Quinn overall can’t be overlooked. Williams looks and plays like a freak of nature and is someone who some believe wasn’t allowed to show his full potential in college thanks to the scheme he was in and how they used him. This one is a real toss-up and one that we all need to keep a very close eye on.

Good stuff . . . all in all, I'm especially encouraged with our options to make the most of the talent we have at hand this year. If one or two of our guys get pooped and need a breather, we'll have a good supply of others to fill in and apply enough pressure to deck the QB.