Which New Additions Can Help vs the Run?

[ccb04]

31st in points allowed is a concern. You'd think a defense with Parsons on it would be higher.

Particularly when the offense went from averaging 30.1 ppg in 2023 … to 20.6 ppg in 2024 (just 17.9 ppg at home).

 

[kskboys]

31st in points allowed is a concern. You'd think a defense with Parsons on it would be higher.

Why do you think I'm always screaming for DT's? It's not a thing, it's a need that I see. Until we address it(No, not w/ 7th rounders and castoffs), Parsons won't be maximized to full potential.

 

[Pass2Run]

Why do you think I'm always screaming for DT's? It's not a thing, it's a need that I see. Until we address it(No, not w/ 7th rounders and castoffs), Parsons won't be maximized to full potential.

What were we ranked when we had Jonathan Hankins?

 

[kskboys]

What were we ranked when we had Jonathan Hankins?

I used to have a pic on my phone, but I guess I erased it. W/ Hankins we gave up like 3.5 YPC. W/o, it was around 5.

 

[gtb1943]

I used to have a pic on my phone, but I guess I erased it. W/ Hankins we gave up like 3.5 YPC. W/o, it was around 5.

Hankins when we had him was a good solid player. Strong and hard to move. Nowhere near a top DT. But still made a real difference.
That is what ticks me off. It would not have cost much to get someone like him but the circus jerks did not bother

 

[CowboysFaninHouston]

What were we ranked when we had Jonathan Hankins?

average

 

[Bigrandrn]

Well, I'm not sure it will happen, but I really hope Mazi can help with this. I'm not holding my breath, though.

He need to to get back to full beef…..not holding my breath though. He shows flashes in some games, but in others he just doesn’t have it,…he has to want it.

 

[Gambit]

We were 28th, I believe, in run defense last year. With new additions to the team, which players do you think will help against the run?

I know Sanborn is pretty good against the run. I think Toia might help but may also need time to develop. And Turner is also pretty solid at run defense, although not much of a pass rusher.

Am I missing anyone? Are there any players who you think will step up in the run defense this year?

Donovan Ez is strong against the run as well on edge.

As far as run stopping goes Toia just needs to keep linebackers free, which he did very well in college.

And let's not discount Eberflus.

In 2017, the Colts' run defense ranked 26th in the NFL teams averaged 4.0 yards per carry and gave up 99 rushing first downs


In 2018, under Eberflus, the Colts' run defense ranked 8th in the NFL by they did not allow a single 100-yard rusher throughout the season.

Adding Whitecotton to coach the DL, there is good reason to expect improvement against the run.

 

[Gambit]

31st in points allowed is a concern. You'd think a defense with Parsons on it would be higher.

Parsons was hurt and missed time, did he not? Or am I remembering wrongly?

We had a revolving door at CB all season too.

Many contributing factors, not just one DE.

 

[Gambit]

my favorite feline as well
but its expecting a lot
but then if he can just clog the middle and stand the Center or guard up and not lose ground, that is a LOT MORE than we have been getting

Exactly all he needs to do in his limited snaps. He anchored a D that gave up a whopping 1.6 yards per carry keeping LB clean.

 

[America's Cowboy]

IMO one of Dallas weaknesses in the run has been on the edge.

When Parsons gets run on, he isn't the best at setting the edge. Cardinals 2 years ago ran on his side often.
Against the Ravens, Dallas edge ate on a lot of inside fakes and left the edge wide open.

Fowler is back, but he's more of a pass rusher than run stopper. Same with EZ, at least early on.

Will linebackers with more a run first mindset help? Sure, but if the line can't win their battles or be in the right spot, it can be a mess again. Mazi could become a legit 1 tech but if the edge is open all day, he can't be superman and run down a RB headed to the 7 or 8 gap

Sam Williams is by far our best edge run stopping edge DE. If his knee holds up and he comes out with something to prove, he will be huge helping stop the edge rushing.

 

[America's Cowboy]

We were 28th, I believe, in run defense last year. With new additions to the team, which players do you think will help against the run?

I know Sanborn is pretty good against the run. I think Toia might help but may also need time to develop. And Turner is also pretty solid at run defense, although not much of a pass rusher.

Am I missing anyone? Are there any players who you think will step up in the run defense this year?

Brother, I really like both of our rookie 7th round pick DTs!!!

NT Jay Toia is a plug and hard to move inside. Exactly what we've needed for years. Check him out...





And DT Tommy Akingbesote is not that bad either...