Smaller, quicker MLB's vs. Bradie and Akin

[CF74]

OK how big some big strong MLB's that don't suck in coverage. And please don't spew off about what good cover LB's we have.

What

 

[hendog]

What

I didn't studder.

 

[superpunk]

I didn't studder.

You said big instead of about. I think.

Doesn't really matter.

 

[CF74]

You said big instead of about. I think.

Doesn't really matter.

Ohh, yeah we need an upgrade at ILB no doubt but James is aight...

 

[Yakuza Rich]

Ohh, yeah we need an upgrade at ILB no doubt but James is aight...

Dallas needs to get better in pass coverage at Ayodele, Burnett, and Ellis' spot. All were putrid in coverage last season. Ware is decent enough and Bradie started off a bit slow, but came on strong in coverage at the end of the season.

Dallas had good numbers in yards allowed per attempt and QB rating allowed last season, but a lackluster completion % allowed and they were terrible against TE's (31st) and RB's (23rd) in pass defense.

Going beyond what I charted, those stats pretty much confirm that Dallas has some issues with the pass coverage of the LB's since the good ypa and QB rating allowed, but the lackluster completion % allowed indicates that QB's did have some difficulty throwing deep/to WR's, but they didn't have difficulty throwing short. And the TE and RB in the pass defense numbers further indicate an LB problem as while safeties do cover TE's, LB's are responsible for that as well and usually take on most tailbacks in pass coverage.

So if we can getter somebody who can cover better than Ayodele and Burnett and another player who can cover better than Ellis (hopefully that's Spencer), they'd likely see a much, much better pass defense.



YAKUZA

 

[hendog]

You said big instead of about. I think.

Doesn't really matter.

Thanks. Maybe I studdered alittle. I just would like a 3 down playmaking MLB. Micheal Boley type - fast, covers well, passionate intense.

 

[hendog]

Dallas needs to get better in pass coverage at Ayodele, Burnett, and Ellis' spot. All were putrid in coverage last season. Ware is decent enough and Bradie started off a bit slow, but came on strong in coverage at the end of the season.

Dallas had good numbers in yards allowed per attempt and QB rating allowed last season, but a lackluster completion % allowed and they were terrible against TE's (31st) and RB's (23rd) in pass defense.

Going beyond what I charted, those stats pretty much confirm that Dallas has some issues with the pass coverage of the LB's since the good ypa and QB rating allowed, but the lackluster completion % allowed indicates that QB's did have some difficulty throwing deep/to WR's, but they didn't have difficulty throwing short. And the TE and RB in the pass defense numbers further indicate an LB problem as while safeties do cover TE's, LB's are responsible for that as well and usually take on most tailbacks in pass coverage.

So if we can getter somebody who can cover better than Ayodele and Burnett and another player who can cover better than Ellis (hopefully that's Spencer), they'd likely see a much, much better pass defense.



YAKUZA

Nice breakdown.

 

[FuzzyLumpkins]

Dallas needs to get better in pass coverage at Ayodele, Burnett, and Ellis' spot. All were putrid in coverage last season. Ware is decent enough and Bradie started off a bit slow, but came on strong in coverage at the end of the season.

Dallas had good numbers in yards allowed per attempt and QB rating allowed last season, but a lackluster completion % allowed and they were terrible against TE's (31st) and RB's (23rd) in pass defense.

Going beyond what I charted, those stats pretty much confirm that Dallas has some issues with the pass coverage of the LB's since the good ypa and QB rating allowed, but the lackluster completion % allowed indicates that QB's did have some difficulty throwing deep/to WR's, but they didn't have difficulty throwing short. And the TE and RB in the pass defense numbers further indicate an LB problem as while safeties do cover TE's, LB's are responsible for that as well and usually take on most tailbacks in pass coverage.

So if we can getter somebody who can cover better than Ayodele and Burnett and another player who can cover better than Ellis (hopefully that's Spencer), they'd likely see a much, much better pass defense.



YAKUZA

Thank god im not the only one that thinks Burnett was stinking up the joint as nickel LB. Everytime i see people talking about how he played well and should push for a starting job, it makes me want to vomit.

i would even go so far as to say we only need one LBer that can cover and he can even be smaller. James is just fine but unless Carp can step up and start making plays we desperately need someone inside.