Spotlight On: Dallas Cowboys Defensive Tackle Henry Melton

[waving monkey]

Henry Melton is very, very good. I think we all know that, but I also think it's hard for fans, Cowboys fans especially, to really appreciate how good he is. We know the stats (five sacks on the year, tied for 2nd in the NFL among DT's), but you can't really see it on the field. He doesn't have DeMarcus Ware's explosive first step. He doesn't play with the nastiness of Jay Ratliff, or the raw power of say, Chris Canty. He's quick, yes, and tenacious, but nothing that really just stands out on the screen. In reviewing the tape, I've decided that Melton is a craftsman; he understands his job, he has a variety of tools (most notably a world-class swim move), and he plays the game with a quiet precision that's hard to appreciate. But make no mistake, Melton is very, very good. Here's what the tape says:

Play 1: Melton is playing the 3-tech. The Jags run a QB rollout to the strong side, away from Melton, who gets upfield but is blocked away from the play.

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[SportsGuru80]

Melton is balling....

 

[sideon]

Melton is causing havoc which is freeing up Mincey, just wait until Lawrence gets his football legs under him.

 

[Seven]

Not really fair to attribute his 'position' to embellish his play. Dude lines up pretty much everywhere on the line. That's a good thing tho and he is ballin.

I'm not complaining, I swear.

 

[TheMarathonContinues]

I disagree that you don't see it on the field. . I think you can see it on the field. Some of the moves he makes on linemen is just NASTY. Someone else brought it up about that twitch he has. Not many DT's in this league have it.

 

[Wood]

Not sure what OP is referencing because I do see explosiveness and strength from Melton. What else would you want?