Wed. Recap: Injury Issues Return In Physical Practice

[casmith07]

I think the three best backers are Durant, Carter, and McClain with Holloman right behind as the first guy into the game to spell someone.

 

[Sportsbabe]

I have more faith in them because they are going to be put in a position that finally plays to their strength. The issue is they won't be getting a ton of support from the pass rush.

We shall see.

 

[burmafrd]

The defense has been the issue for this team the last three seasons. Some of us were saying so while wading through hundreds of posts about missing the boat on $60m FA OGs.

This particular territory is not the domain of the Realists. They happen to be right in this case by virtue of the fact they complain about literally everything regarding this team.

and some of us recognized that the priority had to be the OL to protect our QB. I guess SOME of us are just a little smarter then others.

 

[burmafrd]

OUr 4 best DL starting will give us a decent to good DL. Maybe a little better depending on Crawford, and how Spencer comes back.

My real worry is that our depth is so putrid.

 

[jobberone]

I agree with everything you posted jobber.

I'm getting concerned about DT McClain not getting enough time in during the preseason to claim the starting DT spot. If Hayden starts at the position– time to start manning the lifeboats.

yep lots of concerns.

 

[xwalker]

I think the three best backers are Durant, Carter, and McClain with Holloman right behind as the first guy into the game to spell someone.

My guess:

Base (39% of snaps in 2013)
MLB McClain
SLB Wilber
WLB Carter

Nickel (61% of snaps in 2013)
Holloman
Durant

 

[jterrell]

I think people are paying more attention to the McClain dramatics that they are forgetting that Durant is having a good camp.

If that is the case, he should get the job.

IMHO we'd be best with Carter, McClain, Durant.
Wilber being a back up LB and nickel pass rusher.

 

[visionary]

I think people are paying more attention to the McClain dramatics that they are forgetting that Durant is having a good camp.

If that is the case, he should get the job.

It can only help if both have a good camp
We need all the DL and LB help we can get

 

[visionary]

I think we all should get our frustrations with the defense out before the season starts because right now it's looking ugly and it won't matter how peed-off we are with it.

It simply lacks talent.

It need a playmaking DE a solid DT, at least one LB and a safety.

If the team crashes and end up 4-12 it will probably have a new coaching staff, a great drafting position and some cap space in order to fortify the defensive side of the ball for next season.

I agree with you that the defense needs an infusion of talent big time
I wish we had drafted better on defense this year and not traded up, but that is neither here nor there

I disagree that Garrett is gone if we under achieve because Jerry is comfortable and making money

3 obvious excuses:

1. New coordinators
2. New scheme and new players
3. Injuries

My guess is that Garrett is here as long as romo is playing at a high level (at least 2 more years after this one) because he will prevent the team from going 2-14 of 3-13 and Jerry can always sell the "hope"

 

[Alexander]

It can only help if both have a good camp
We need all the DL and LB help we can get

We need pass rushers and interior lineman obviously. Everyone can cross Larry English off their short lists, he signed with Tampa.

 

[jterrell]

We need pass rushers and interior lineman obviously. Everyone can cross Larry English off their short lists, he signed with Tampa.

Our best bet will be in late camp cuts meant to save money.

Perhaps someone we can trade a late round pick for.

Trying to add a guy when everyone is at 80+ players is really tough.