Stripping the ball

[Drederick Tatum]

Why doesn't the Cowboys D actively try to strip balls like other feared defenses do.

Teams in the NFL fear going up against the Steelers, Ravens, and even the Packers (now that they have Dom Capers) because they know they have to protect the ball so much. These other teams focus on snatching the ball from runners, receivers and QBs as part of their tackling technique. When they see opportunity the second or third tackler will come in and try to rip the ball out. I never see the Cowboys do that. Of course you have to have good tackling in the first place, but I would like to see more aggression ripping at the ball, we don't do that.

 

[sjw213]

...I'd much rather see them make tackles first...consistently

 

[djmajestik]

Why doesn't the Cowboys D actively try to strip balls like other feared defenses do.

Teams in the NFL fear going up against the Steelers, Ravens, and even the Packers (now that they have Dom Capers) because they know they have to protect the ball so much. These other teams focus on snatching the ball from runners, receivers and QBs as part of their tackling technique. When they see opportunity the second or third tackler will come in and try to rip the ball out. I never see the Cowboys do that. Of course you have to have good tackling in the first place, but I would like to see more aggression ripping at the ball, we don't do that.

Why don't babies just start off running. Because they have to learn to crawl first. Once they get the fine art of tackling down, MAYBE just MAYBE we can start looking for turnovers.

 

[Chocolate Lab]

Why doesn't the Cowboys D actively try to strip balls like other feared defenses do.

Teams in the NFL fear going up against the Steelers, Ravens, and even the Packers (now that they have Dom Capers) because they know they have to protect the ball so much.

LOL, what?

 

[Drederick Tatum]

LOL, what?

The Packers have 10 takeaways so far this season under Capers, whereas they had only 28 all of last season. The Cowboys have 4 takeaways, 22 total last year. I don't see whats so funny about that.

 

[Yeagermeister]

...I'd much rather see them make tackles first...consistently

 

[WV Cowboy]

I know turnovers are big plays, and forcing a fumble with a big hit, or a "helmet on the ball" type of tackle is a big play, ... I love those plays.

But I hate to see someone that is not involved in the tackle itself standing beside the pile pulling at the ball.

It seems like a weeny pansy thing to do. It has nothing to do with the physicality of football. It reminds me of guys that played football but didn't really like the contact or roughness of the sport. They tried to avoid contact and would sneak in and steal the ball.

I know it's just me, but I don't care for that play at all.

In the GB/Minn game at least it was a LB so it made it a little easier to see.

 

[links18]

Why can't we get a turnover or a sack on every play?

 

[robb01]

...I'd much rather see them make tackles first...consistently

As would I

 

[JPM]

Once they get that tackling thing down then they can move onto more advanced techniques.

 

[JD_KaPow]

The Packers have 10 takeaways so far this season under Capers, whereas they had only 28 all of last season. The Cowboys have 4 takeaways, 22 total last year. I don't see whats so funny about that.

The Cowboys forced 17 fumbles last year, an above-average number in the NFL. This year, they have 3, while an average team has 4. The Packers have 4. I can't really get worked up about this one.

 

[DallasDomination]

You know who goes for the strip consistantly? Brian Dawkins

 

[LarryCanadian]

Not to be a negative nelly, but if you aren't practicing tackling first, you can't practice tackling and then having the mental and body positioning awareness to go for a strip of the ball.

Too many of our players launch themselves head down (possibly eyes closed based on the number of whiffs - and this isn't an exaggeration, a bunch of players leap and pray on their tackles) and no arms in position to wrap. This is part of the helmet/pad aspect of the sport and you see better tackling in games like rugby (although the speed in that game isn't the same, nor the dangerous position of pass receivers). It totally shows that this team rarely practices tackling. The players are often in the right position, but then can't stop the ball carrier - JUST LIKE WADE SAID in many quotes about they "practice" getting into tackling position.

I understand the debate about injuries versus tacking in practice, but I think it is way overestimated how proper tackling practice puts guys at risk. You don't have to do it at full speed. Practice tackle technique, not missile launching.

Strips often occur during the tackle or are attempted just before the tackle/wrapup contact. Our guys are busy going for the kill shot missile style
much of the time. I think that is coaching and player smarts.

LarryCanadian