Secondary Outlook

[silver]

I see Diggs is already on the roster on the team's website. If we can go with Diggs and Revel on the outside and Bland as the slot corner we'd be set. Carson can provide depth. The rest of the youngins can play special teams.

 

[Rayman70]

I see Diggs is already on the roster on the team's website. If we can go with Diggs and Revel on the outside and Bland as the slot corner we'd be set. Carson can provide depth. The rest of the youngins can play special teams.

On paper it looks good, until the real game starts we won't know. My feeling is, if it ain't broke, don't fix it. Why are we forcing the issue with Diggs? Is this a vital mistake?

 

[Kingofholland]

With Diggs potentially returning on Thursday night, if he is close to 100%, our D can possibly take another step forward.

With Diggs and Revel/Carson on the outside, Bland can come back to the slot where he plays his best ball, and Reddy can be shifted to a backup/Dime CB role.

If Flus continues to increase man coverage snaps, the blown assignments and big plays down the field would be mitigated.

This DL is putting teams behind the chains on early downs, and getting solid pressure on the passer.

IF Diggs is healthy and ready to contribute (BIG “if” for sure)— then this D may still be evolving and could be set to peak at the most critical point in the season.

I don't know what to make of Diggs coming back and if he'll be a positive add back or detractor. He wasn't playing well earlier in the year looking slow reacting and slow running with the receiver. Hopefully it was because he was injured and can rebound, but I just don't have high expectations at this point.

I am excited to see more Revel and Carson though. Bland sans the 1 awful game has played well.

 

[silver]

On paper it looks good, until the real game starts we won't know. My feeling is, if it ain't broke, don't fix it. Why are we forcing the issue with Diggs? Is this a vital mistake?

I don’t think we’re forcing anything. Having Diggs reunited with his old college teammate in Q could actually work to our advantage. He was in a funk—both mentally and physically—and hopefully a month on IR helped him reset. When he’s healthy and in the right headspace, he’s our best corner.

 

[Cowboyny]

With Diggs potentially returning on Thursday night, if he is close to 100%, our D can possibly take another step forward.

With Diggs and Revel/Carson on the outside, Bland can come back to the slot where he plays his best ball, and Reddy can be shifted to a backup/Dime CB role.

If Flus continues to increase man coverage snaps, the blown assignments and big plays down the field would be mitigated.

This DL is putting teams behind the chains on early downs, and getting solid pressure on the passer.

IF Diggs is healthy and ready to contribute (BIG “if” for sure)— then this D may still be evolving and could be set to peak at the most critical point in the season.

Pressure is there, next step is to create more defensive turnovers. With Diggs, Bland, all you need is a QB to rush some passes.

 

[Cowboys93]

People are down on Diggs but this team desperately needs someone that can help generate turnovers. The front pressure may give him the ability to be more aggressive. I still think he was put in a bad spot coming back that early because we were ill prepared roster-wise

 

[Rayman70]

I don’t think we’re forcing anything. Having Diggs reunited with his old college teammate in Q could actually work to our advantage. He was in a funk—both mentally and physically—and hopefully a month on IR helped him reset. When he’s healthy and in the right headspace, he’s our best corner.

Headspace lol... Ok . Is he that fragile?

 

[silver]

Headspace lol... Ok . Is he that fragile?

LOL

 

[Mr_437]

Hopefully the time off has let him rest and get right. If he comes back balling, then we can reposition Bland to the nickel

But if he comes back and struggles, then we just keep on with what we have been doing and move on in the offseason

Pretty much, Diggs can only add to this team, and the upside is great with Diggs, Bland, and Revel. However, the coaches need to act swiftly if Diggs isn't meeting the standard. CB position seems stabilized for the first time this season.

Sidenote: Josh Butler is still in the chamber if Diggs falters or injury occurs.

 

[75boyz]

With Diggs potentially returning on Thursday night, if he is close to 100%, our D can possibly take another step forward.

With Diggs and Revel/Carson on the outside, Bland can come back to the slot where he plays his best ball, and Reddy can be shifted to a backup/Dime CB role.

If Flus continues to increase man coverage snaps, the blown assignments and big plays down the field would be mitigated.

This DL is putting teams behind the chains on early downs, and getting solid pressure on the passer.

IF Diggs is healthy and ready to contribute (BIG “if” for sure)— then this D may still be evolving and could be set to peak at the most critical point in the season.

Hawk,
Your recent positive what if posts without the extreme homerism are a welcome breath of fresh air to this otherwise natural pessimist of the team.
Appreciate ya.

 

[shabazz]

There's still part of me that believes that the best version of this defense is one without Diggs and Parsons.

 

[Hawkeye19]

Hawk,
Your recent positive what if posts without the extreme homerism are a welcome breath of fresh air to this otherwise natural pessimist of the team.
Appreciate ya.

What can I say? I am pumped about the DL after getting Quinnen, and Pickens has been awesome

Beating Philly and KC in the span of 4 days is simply spectacular

That said, all they have done is give themselves the nearly impossible task of running the table and winning out— but I am pulling for them

Whatever happens, the future is brighter than it was 6 months ago, and I haven’t felt this positive about this franchise since before we got demolished by GB in Jan 2024

Here’s to hoping lol

 

[75boyz]

What can I say? I am pumped about the DL after getting Quinnen, and Pickens has been awesome

Beating Philly and KC in the span of 4 days is simply spectacular

That said, all they have done is give themselves the nearly impossible task of running the table and winning out— but I am pulling for them

Whatever happens, the future is brighter than it was 6 months ago, and I haven’t felt this positive about this franchise since before we got demolished by GB in Jan 2024

Here’s to hoping lol

Yep, that pessimist in me keeps waiting for that Same Old Cowboys moment/play to occur but your encouraging posts have managed to help raise me up above my normal apathy.

LFG Cowboys!

 

[Vinnie2u]

I think Diggs will be motivated to play. Scientific studies prove that gold diggers and clout chasers prefer to leach upon athletes that perform on gameday.

 

[Whirlwin]

That's if he wants to

He’s healthy, he wants to.

 

[Johannes44]

Are we getting Dr Jekyll or Mr Hyde is really the question?

Current events point to him being a liability. Fingers crossed he's coming to ball.

I think Diggs will be closer to his former self because of the better line play.

 

[xwalker]

With Diggs potentially returning on Thursday night, if he is close to 100%, our D can possibly take another step forward.

With Diggs and Revel/Carson on the outside, Bland can come back to the slot where he plays his best ball, and Reddy can be shifted to a backup/Dime CB role.

If Flus continues to increase man coverage snaps, the blown assignments and big plays down the field would be mitigated.

This DL is putting teams behind the chains on early downs, and getting solid pressure on the passer.

IF Diggs is healthy and ready to contribute (BIG “if” for sure)— then this D may still be evolving and could be set to peak at the most critical point in the season.

Trikweze played 27 snaps vs KC.
- Diggs just needs to be better than Trikweze.

Note: I just like posting the name Trikweze...

 

[StarLord]

I think Diggs will be closer to his former self because of the better line play.

That's my hope as well, but we'll see. He should be pretty well rested at this point.

 

[Coogiguy03]

Yep. But he has millions and millions of dollars on the line for his next deal to play his best ball.

If he doesn’t— we IR him and move on next year and he gets a steep reduction in pay and probably lands a “prove it” deal somewhere where a team is desperate and willing to give him a second chance

I was referring to bland playing nickel I should have said that sorry

 

[Kwyn]

Landry Hat has a Diggs piece today

"I'm really excited," Diggs said. "I feel like momentum is going, and I just want to make sure I go out there and continue the momentum, put out great effort, make plays, and just continue to try and help this team win."

https://thelandryhat.com/cowboys-trevon-diggs-just-shut-down-the-criticism-with-one-perfect-response