Cowboys Defensive line

A collection of articles and blog posts concerning the Dallas Cowboys defensive line position from the past, present, and future of the franchise.

DEFENSIVE LINE: DALLAS COWBOYS POSITION PREVIEW

August 24, 2021
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The performance of the 2021 Dallas Cowboys defensive line is going to be the biggest factor in determining whether or not the defense will dramatically improve from 2020. The Cowboys struggled mightily last season in both generating pressure and stopping the run. While scheme, fit, and personnel were part of the problem, the inadequacies of the interior defensive line is what mostly contributed to the historically bad performance. The Cowboys…

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Defensive Line Position Preview: 2020 Dallas Cowboys

August 26, 2020
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The Dallas Cowboys defensive line has undergone quite the transformation from last year. Not only is there a new defensive coordinator in the building (Mike Nolan), but they have also replaced Rod Marinelli with Jim Tomsula as the defensive line coach. Along with the coaching changes, there will be a change in philosophy and some personnel changes as well. That will hopefully bring the 2020 Dallas Cowboys offensive line to…

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Business or Bad Blood?: Cowboys release Gerald McCoy

August 19, 2020
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The Dallas Cowboys released DT Gerald McCoy today less than 24 hours after he suffered a season ending injury. This largely came as a surprise to most fans and members of the media but apparently there was a clause written into his contract which protected the team against the specific injury Gerald McCoy suffered to his right quad tendon. The details shown here as per Mike Garafolo of NFL Network:…

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Dallas Cowboys decide to go BIG or go home!

March 26, 2020
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The Dallas Cowboys defensive line was a major area of need heading into free agency and they addressed that by signing two former Panthers defensive tackles Gerald McCoy and Dontari Poe. Both players are a little long in the tooth and both came relatively cheap but they should be an upgrade at a position that has long been neglected by the front office. What is most encouraging about these two…

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Position Preview: Defensive Line

August 23, 2019
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The excitement surrounding the Dallas Cowboys defensive line for the 2019 season is a little surprising after giving up 273 rushing yards against the Rams in the playoffs last season. The Cowboys defense is a deep and talented unit on the rise but have they arrived yet or are they overrated? For years the issue with the Dallas Cowboys defense has been the lack of a legitimate pass rush and…

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Greatest Defensive Linemen in Dallas Cowboys History

June 13, 2019
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Demarcus Lawrence made history this offseason by becoming the highest paid Dallas Cowboy player of All-time (or at least until Dak Prescott gets a new contract). Cowboy fans are hoping that he continues to produce at an elite level and becomes one of the greatest defensive linemen in Dallas Cowboys history. Here is my current list of top 10 Dallas Cowboys defensive linemen of All-Time. HONORABLE MENTION: Russell Maryland, Jay…

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Position Preview: Defensive Line

August 21, 2018
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For several years now the Dallas Cowboys DL has been a position of weakness.  The lack of a viable pass rush has been the achilles heel of this organization and in both 2014 and 2016 were a major reason the Cowboys lost to the Packers in the postseason.  In response Jerry Jones and co. have invested some heavy draft capital to find themselves a “war daddy” pass rusher to solve…

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Which position is the biggest concern for the Cowboys?

June 21, 2018
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  There has been plenty of dramatic changes to the Dallas Cowboys roster in 2018.  Some of those changes have left fans concerned about particular position groups such as wide receiver, tight end and safety.   Of all these groups, which position is the biggest concern for the Dallas Cowboys going into the 2018 Season? Wide receiver is the most notable of those positions after the Cowboys bid farewell to 3…

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Position Preview: Defensive Line

August 30, 2017
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The game of football is won and lost in the trenches.  The Dallas Cowboys have embraced this belief on the offensive side of the football.  They are beginning to understand that this also applies on the defensive side of ball as well.  The one key component missing from this team to make it truly elite is a dominant defensive line.  Specifically the ability to rush the passer consistently.  The Cowboys…

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