Scout’s Notebook: Pass Rush Progress, Jaylon With The Starters & More

[waving monkey]

OXNARD, Calif. – As has become customary, Thursday’s practice will be held early in the day, so we’ve got a short turnaround until the Cowboys are back on the field.

While we wait, here are my main notes from Wednesday evening’s practice session, which saw some solid work from the depleted defensive line group.

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Some quality work by DeMarcus Lawrence and Maliek Collins on the twist stunt against La’el Collins and Zack Martin to generate some pressure on Dak Prescott. Lawrence was able to get such a push, it forced Collins and Martin to devote their full attention to stopping him. Once Maliek Collins saw Lawrence had occupied both blockers, he quickly took a tight path around the corner right into Prescott’s face. The quarterback quickly unloaded the ball to the outside, where it was intercepted by Byron Jones.

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[conner01]

That's not possible
I've read here many times jones can't catch

 

[RS12]

It’s amazing how athletic Travis Frederick is when he pulls in space. Down blocks by James Hanna and Rico Gathers on DeMarcus Lawrence and Jaylon Smith were able to capture the edge. Frederick, from his center spot, opened to his right and -- almost like he was carrying the ball -- exploded around the corner to secure a block on Damien Wilson. The alley gave Ezekiel Elliott plenty of room to operate before a defender could even react to him.


Fred and Martin are a couple of the best second level blockers I have ever seen.

 

[Aven8]

It’s amazing how athletic Travis Frederick is when he pulls in space. Down blocks by James Hanna and Rico Gathers on DeMarcus Lawrence and Jaylon Smith were able to capture the edge. Frederick, from his center spot, opened to his right and -- almost like he was carrying the ball -- exploded around the corner to secure a block on Damien Wilson. The alley gave Ezekiel Elliott plenty of room to operate before a defender could even react to him.


Fred and Martin are a couple of the best second level blockers I have ever seen.

They really are. True technitions that have been coached really well throughout there lives.

 

[darthseinfeld]

If Lawrence is working at LDE, who is working at RDE?

 

[jazzcat22]

If Lawrence is working at LDE, who is working at RDE?

Has Tapper been at RDE?

 

[Bullflop]

Has Tapper been at RDE?

Yes, he's an integral part of the rotation there and should stay that way as long as his health permits. I doubt they've assigned anyone there on a fulltime basis, though. Marinelli likes to rotate his d-linemen, so as to keep them fresh.

 

[RJ_MacReady]

Fred and Martin are a couple of the best second level blockers I have ever seen.

Remember how everyone was knocking Frederick on his 40 times coming out of the combine? Good times! I just wanted a center to replace the two doo-doo burgers in Cook and Costa. Having a center that can get to the 2nd level on the reg is a bonus in my book compared to what we had.

 

[armadillooutlaw]

Sounds like some positive things from Collins, Lawrence and Paea. If some of these guys can play at a fairly high level and be consistent, the defense might improve it's pass rush a decent margin.