The defensive upside this year

[Aven8]

When you've already reached rock bottom, there is only one direction you can go.

Last place in points for the past two seasons. Shave off a TD and we’re improving…

 

[Kwyn]

If wishes were horses, beggars would ride

 

[nalam]

You'll win over Lou just like you won over Rocky......the difference now is that it will change from the Dynamic Duo to the Texas Trio.

Keep changing heats and minds, my brother.

Heats? Ha ha

 

[gtb1943]

"If ifs and buts were candy and nuts, we'd all have a merry Christmas"

The IMMORTAL
'Dandy' Don Meredith

 

[charron]

I'm sure the defense will look somewhat better, but I'm not really sure why people think the passrush is going to be improved.

On the edge:
- I like Lawrence but rookie rushers are rarely impactful.
- Gary isn't a better rusher than Clowney was.
- Eze has potential but his growth is anyone's guess.
- Williams, Houston, Wheat, Land, etc. aren't anything dynamic.

Interior: QW is the only impactful passrusher. It is a significant downgrade from Osa to Clark or any of the other DTs in nickel sets.

Maybe Parker wants to generate a rush with blitz packages, but there's little to suggest that's the case.

We start with better overall scheme. Better overall players.

 

[Denim Chicken]

 

[shabazz]

Heats? Ha ha

Dangit...thanks for catching that. It was supposed to be "meats"

 

[shabazz]

He didn’t win squat.

The mutual respect is pretty obvious though.

Two CZ titans at a brokered stalemate.....he did the same with Coogs as well.

There's a lot of talent here.

 

[HungryLion]

Look at Barhams shoulders. Holy crap. It looks like he has pads on. They’re massive

 

[HungryLion]

I'm sure the defense will look somewhat better, but I'm not really sure why people think the passrush is going to be improved.

On the edge:
- I like Lawrence but rookie rushers are rarely impactful.
- Gary isn't a better rusher than Clowney was.
- Eze has potential but his growth is anyone's guess.
- Williams, Houston, Wheat, Land, etc. aren't anything dynamic.

Interior: QW is the only impactful passrusher. It is a significant downgrade from Osa to Clark or any of the other DTs in nickel sets.

Maybe Parker wants to generate a rush with blitz packages, but there's little to suggest that's the case.

I agree with the sentiment about the edges.

Truth is we are relying on Eze taking a step forward in his development and we are relying on Lawrence being a highly impactful rusher during his rookie season.

They’re both talented players who are capable of being what we need them to be, but it’s a tall order this early in their careers.

 

[nalam]

Look at Barhams shoulders. Holy crap. It looks like he has pads on. They’re massive

Someone has a man crush, LOL

 

[kskboys]

Yep, what IF. There’s a lot to like about what if, but it is indeed a lot more encouraging than it’s been lately. This at least MIGHT work out.

Upside is top 5. Lots of things would have to go right for that, though. We could easily move up into the 10-15 range.

 

[kskboys]

With the defensive improvements coming this year, coaching, pass rush, safety play, linebacker etc I think everyone on defense that was here last year will look better in 2026.

You mean like the 3 players left?

 

[kskboys]

He didn’t win squat.

Hater. Go back to rooting for your Eagles.

 

[Runwildboys]

Idk what you're talking about.

He was joking... probably.

 

[Runwildboys]

When you've already reached rock bottom, there is only one direction you can go.

Unless you have a diamond tipped drill...which I wouldn't rule out, with Jerry.

 

[Runwildboys]

I'm sure the defense will look somewhat better, but I'm not really sure why people think the passrush is going to be improved.

On the edge:
- I like Lawrence but rookie rushers are rarely impactful.
- Gary isn't a better rusher than Clowney was.
- Eze has potential but his growth is anyone's guess.
- Williams, Houston, Wheat, Land, etc. aren't anything dynamic.

Interior: QW is the only impactful passrusher. It is a significant downgrade from Osa to Clark or any of the other DTs in nickel sets.

Maybe Parker wants to generate a rush with blitz packages, but there's little to suggest that's the case.

But if the secondary can make the QB hold on to the ball a little longer, maybe they can get to him.

 

[Runwildboys]

My uncle cut his nuts and is now my Unt

Tell me his name is Curt!

 

[Diehardblues]

These hacks love building up hype for the Cowboys and will be first in line to bash or troll when it doesn’t meet their expectations.

 

[Rockport]

These hacks love building up hype for the Cowboys and will be first in line to bash or troll when it doesn’t meet their expectations.

Sounds like you, except for the first part.