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How the Dallas Cowboys are taking the ball away and changing games.

September 23, 2021

After the first two games of the 2021 season, there are a few things that have surprised many fans and pundits alike, myself included. The most surprising is that the Dallas Cowboys defense, led by Defensive Coordinator Dan Quinn, are leading the NFL in turnovers. For a team that gave up a whooping 473 points in 2020, improvement on the defensive side of the ball was much needed and creating more…

Nolan likely gone but how else can Cowboys improve defense?

December 17, 2020

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The Dallas Cowboys defense has been the subject of an unprecedented amount of criticism for the duration of the 2020 season. Sure there were some valid excuses for their poor start. The adjustment to coaching changes. The shortened offseason due to COVID. Being forced to defend poor field position after the offense kept turning the ball over multiple times while special teams consistently came up short. But even as the…

The Defense rests and the verdict is “soft”!

October 7, 2020

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The Dallas Cowboys defense has been accused of many things this season. Being unprepared, lacking talent, lacking effort, and several other less flattering descriptions. But, when DeMarcus Lawrence came out and admitted that the Dallas Cowboys defense was “soft”, there was no better adjective to describe what has transpired over the first four weeks of the season. There are many theories as to why the Dallas Cowboys defense has performed…

Cowboys defensive struggles, mounting injuries, and no help around the CORNER.

September 25, 2020

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It is only two weeks into the 2020 season but the Dallas Cowboys defense, a big question mark before the season began, has not impressed thus far. They have struggled on all three levels and injuries are beginning to mount up. Despite these glaring issues, the Dallas Cowboys appear to be content with the current group and have not sought out help from the free agent pool with the likes…

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…

How to fix the Dallas Cowboys Doomed Defense.

December 9, 2019

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The Dallas Cowboys defense was supposed to be one of the better units in the entire league in 2019. After the Cowboys defense shut down the New Orleans Saints high powered offence in a memorable Thursday night victory last season, most of the football world took notice. From then on, that bunch of young talented players that referred to themselves as “the Hot Boyz” were brimming with confidence and swagger….

Falcons will expose another Dallas Cowboys weakness in Atlanta

November 15, 2018

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The last time the Dallas Cowboys made the trip out to Mercedes Benz Stadium in Atlanta it was a rude awakening for Dak Prescott and the offense. The absence of Tyron Smith and Ezekiel Elliott was too much for the Cowboys to overcome and Dak Prescott has not been the same quarterback ever since being sacked 8 times in that game. This year the offense will have both Smith and…

2018 Draft: Cowboys should prioritize defense over offense.

February 15, 2018

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The Dallas Cowboys have an identity. They are a power running team with a strong offensive line and they intend to pound the ball at their opponent to break their will. Defensively, they have lived and died by the philosophy that the best defense is a good offense. They believe that if they can keep their defense off of the field, they will improve by default. That is why they have invested so many 1st round picks…

What is the Secret to the Cowboys Pass Rush Success

November 9, 2017

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Progress Report: Defense & Special Teams

October 19, 2017

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The Cowboys offense has not been firing on all cylinders this season and that has exposed the defense. The future is promising with loads of young talent on the roster, but this was never supposed to be the unit the Cowboys would lean on to win games. I am hopeful that in due course the young talent on the roster becomes the core of a Championship defense. This could take…