News: The Dallas Cowboys Defense: In Rod we trust

[CCBoy]

The Dallas Cowboys Defense: In Rod we trust
http://thelandryhat.com/2017/05/27/dallas-cowboys-defense-in-rod-we-trust/



...All the buzz is about the potential of this young defense. Now enter in defensive coordinator Rod Marinelli, who by all accounts has kept this Dallas squad competitive since he took over in 2014.

Each year under Marinelli’s tutelage, this team has improved. The Cowboys finished 19th in 2014, 17th in 2015 and 14th overall in total yards allowed last season. This is taking into account that the roster has been devoid of superstars, injuries to top players in consecutive years with linebackers Sean Lee (2014) and cornerback Orlando Scandrick (2015). Then there were the suspensions of defensive ends DeMarcus Lawrence, Randy Gregory and linebacker Rolando McClain in 2016.

Think about this for a moment. The Cowboys had the number one ranked rush defense allowing only 83.5 yards a game. To top that off the defense ranked fifth in points allowed giving up only 19.1 per game, trailing only the Denver Broncos, Seattle Seahawks, New York Giants and the New England Patriots. That’s pretty good company...

 

[cowboyblue22]

and when it mattered with the game on the line they still couldn't stop Rodgers and the packers one and done home for the rest of the playoffs

 

[tyke1doe]

Correction: In McClay we trust.

 

[Proof]

and when it mattered with the game on the line they still couldn't stop Rodgers and the packers one and done home for the rest of the playoffs

all but one teams defense lets them down every year when it matters most lol. the point is that there's a relative quantifiable improvement from year to year with out an influx of talent. now there's also an influx of talent as well, so theres some optimism.

 

[jaybird]

all but one teams defense lets them down every year when it matters most lol. the point is that there's a relative quantifiable improvement from year to year with out an influx of talent. now there's also an influx of talent as well, so theres some optimism.

An influx in talent-remains to be seen. We still to date do not have a legit proven edge rusher on the team. Good news is that could all change very quickly . Here's hoping the young s are studs.

 

[Proof]

An influx in talent-remains to be seen. We still to date do not have a legit proven edge rusher on the team. Good news is that could all change very quickly . Here's hoping the young s are studs.

well if it translates remains to be seen. we've unquestionably added talent.

 

[Floatyworm]

Probably the most over-rated coordinator in the history of the NFL. Unless he has HOFer...his defenses come up woefully short when it matters most.

 

[gmoney112]

I've yet to see a coherent, analytical argument for why Rod is a "bad" coach.

If anything, his one fault is perhaps he doesn't blitz enough. But, if you don't have players that can blitz you just leave yourself open to big plays, so even that's difficult to substantiate.

Rod is a damn good coach and we're lucky to have him. I have no doubt, if the talent we have on defense is what we think it is, we'll be much better all around once they get their feet wet.

 

[OldCoach]

I've yet to see a coherent, analytical argument for why Rod is a "bad" coach.

If anything, his one fault is perhaps he doesn't blitz enough. But, if you don't have players that can blitz you just leave yourself open to big plays, so even that's difficult to substantiate.

Rod is a damn good coach and we're lucky to have him. I have no doubt, if the talent we have on defense is what we think it is, we'll be much better all around once they get their feet wet.

100% agreed. We are going to be good vs. the run with Rod as the coordination and Sean Lee is on the field. You gotta have talent to rush the passer and create turnovers in the secondary. That's not Rods fault. That comes from folks that make more money.

 

[Melonfeud]

all but one teams defense lets them down every year when it matters most lol. the point is that there's a relative quantifiable improvement from year to year with out an influx of talent. now there's also an influx of talent as well, so theres some optimism.

Good post!

 

[lukin2006]

I can see the D being a little better than last year, but there will be a few rookies in the lineup, we might have to live with rookie mistakes for a while. What about Tapper, is he going to be able to play? Smith if is knee returns to normal and he's able to perform like he did in college would be excellent.

 

[CCBoy]

I can see the D being a little better than last year, but there will be a few rookies in the lineup, we might have to live with rookie mistakes for a while. What about Tapper, is he going to be able to play? Smith if is knee returns to normal and he's able to perform like he did in college would be excellent.

What, Dak and Elliott didn't make a dent in showing up while a 'rook?'

Four 'rooks' turned the Steelers into Lombardi winners and a dynasty.

 

[CCBoy]

Probably the most over-rated coordinator in the history of the NFL. Unless he has HOFer...his defenses come up woefully short when it matters most.

Floaty, you would bad mouth his Mother as well...

 

[lukin2006]

What, Dak and Elliott didn't make a dent in showing up while a 'rook?'

Four 'rooks' turned the Steelers into Lombardi winners and a dynasty.

I expected Zeke to be good, I don't think to many people predicted Dak's success. I also would compare the Steelers success on D to anything we've done...

 

[CCBoy]

Correction: In McClay we trust.

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[Toruk_Makto]

I will say this....this appears on paper to be among the youngest most athletically talented players that he's had to work with since he's been here. And he's done well with worse.

So here's to hoping.

 

[Floatyworm]

Floaty, you would bad mouth his Mother as well...

Well she did give birth to the only coach in NFL history to go 0-16 in a season. So yeah...she deserves some blame too for raising such a stubborn knucklehead.

 

[waving monkey]

and when it mattered with the game on the line they still couldn't stop Rodgers and the packers one and done home for the rest of the playoffs

With a rookie QB. Not long ago it was considered reasonable to get to the play offs lose but mature and with more seasoning
come back a more battle tested team. Coaching and roster but not today.

 

[Ranching]

Ball control is key to our defenses success. Linehan needs to keep Zeke in the game on third and short and trust his OLine to get us the first down and keep our defense on the sidelines, not to mention the other teams offense.

 

[Melonfeud]

With a rookie QB. Not long ago it was considered reasonable to get to the play offs lose but mature and with more seasoning
come back a more battle tested team. Coaching and roster but not today.

Bro, you really needed that(?) Question mark at the very end instead of a (.) Period ,,, it kinda lost the most valuable % of emphasis