LVE wasn’t much of a run stopper either. The middle of the defense has been a sieve for as long as I can remember.Don't know if this has already been kicked around, but if not, maybe it should be.
Premise 1: Most of us acknowledge that even though we have capable DT-1s, we're still not the run-stuffing defense we need to be for the playoffs.
Premise 2: And while Bell has been a tackling machine, he's no replacement for what LVE was capable of doing for us on any kind of consistent basis... and I'm not speaking from personal observation but taking it on good faith from media observers that Bell is getting targeted now as the guy the offense wants to run at.
Premise 3: Evans hasn't yet asserted himself as a force.
Conclusion: We need another option for running downs... a bigger body than Bell, but one who still brings some speed and some ability to navigate blockers.
Could Sam Williams be that option? Getting time at LB? Inquiring minds want to know, DQ.
If memory serves... and it does serve... the Cowboys had some significant success at one time doing something similar... nicknamed Manster.
He declined after his initial injury, but it was consistently his best contribution to the defense I think you might agree.LVE wasn’t much of a run stopper either.
No. Williams is in no way shape or for form a LBDon't know if this has already been kicked around, but if not, maybe it should be.
Premise 1: Most of us acknowledge that even though we have capable DT-1s, we're still not the run-stuffing defense we need to be for the playoffs.
Premise 2: And while Bell has been a tackling machine, he's no replacement for what LVE was capable of doing for us on any kind of consistent basis... and I'm not speaking from personal observation but taking it on good faith from media observers that Bell is getting targeted now as the guy the offense wants to run at.
Premise 3: Evans hasn't yet asserted himself as a force.
Conclusion: We need another option for running downs... a bigger body than Bell, but one who still brings some speed and some ability to navigate blockers.
Could Sam Williams be that option? Getting time at LB? Inquiring minds want to know, DQ.
If memory serves... and it does serve... the Cowboys had some significant success at one time doing something similar... nicknamed Manster.
It's fine to offer an opinion. It's better when there's some supporting reasons for that opinion. Just sayin.No. Williams is in no way shape or for form a LB
I think he lacks the instincts for the position.It's fine to offer an opinion. It's better when there's some supporting reasons for that opinion. Just sayin.
Btw... fwiw... haven't done any deep dive, but Bleacher Report's scouting report on him concluded with this.... not that whoever wrote this is the authoritative voice, but it's at least one independent observer who saw merit in the working theory I've suggested...............................
"Williams would be best as a heavy outside linebacker on a defense that likes to move its pieces around up front often to give him chances to win inside."
LVE is currently 9th in tackles on the Cowboys, despite missing half the games. Which was/is a problem, I agree.LVE wasn’t much of a run stopper either. The middle of the defense has been a sieve for as long as I can remember.
First, I’ve heard anything about him wanting out. Where did you hear or read this?....isn't that weird. Three weeks ago, he wanted out. (Which was strange)
He is a pass rusher, not a linebacker. Thats just not in his skill set. Thats trying to pound a round peg into a square holeIt's fine to offer an opinion. It's better when there's some supporting reasons for that opinion. Just sayin.
Btw... fwiw... haven't done any deep dive, but Bleacher Report's scouting report on him concluded with this.... not that whoever wrote this is the authoritative voice, but it's at least one independent observer who saw merit in the working theory I've suggested...............................
"Williams would be best as a heavy outside linebacker on a defense that likes to move its pieces around up front often to give him chances to win inside."
I agree. Trying to block a punt is to difficult. More often than not it is a roughing the punter rather than a block.We are ALWAYS pushing it on punt block. Literally every block or near block is a near miss on the kicker. Scares the crap out of me.