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Dallas LB corps

NJBlueTuna : 5/2/2021 12:30 pm
Adding Parsons and Cox to Smith and Vanferlesch is going inflict pain on a lot of offenses going forward.
We shall  
Big Blue '56 : 5/2/2021 12:31 pm : link
see.
Maybe  
UConn4523 : 5/2/2021 12:43 pm : link
Vander Esch is now officially injury prone and I think that’s why they drafted Parsons. They still haven’t picked up his option which is pretty telling.

I’d rather they have good LBers than a good secondary so it’s fine with me.
VanderEsch can't stay on the field with his injury history  
Rick in Dallas : 5/2/2021 12:43 pm : link
and Cowboys fans seem question Smith's performance from last year.
They will be the ones hurting...  
LeonBright45 : 5/2/2021 12:44 pm : link
...when they get demolished by OL who take advantage of their over eagerness and lack of understanding. That's one thing about speed; when you don't study and you are as dumb as a rock you can get out of position and fall into a trap block much quicker than most.
I'm more worried about the WAS front 7  
adamg : 5/2/2021 12:46 pm : link
They have 4 ILBs for 2 spots. Most of those players are either injury prone or have red flags. Fuck em.
Not to mention they have no secondary  
adamg : 5/2/2021 12:47 pm : link
and their pass rush is overpaid and undeerperforming.
Heard Smith might be a  
CromartiesKid21 : 5/2/2021 12:56 pm : link
Post-June 1 cut
Dallas missed out  
LauderdaleMatty : 5/2/2021 12:56 pm : link
On the guys they wanted in Horn and Surtain. They drafted two inside lLBs which tells you that they know they have issues at that spot. and even if they wanted to might not have money for Venderesch now that Mahomes money for a mid level QB.

Add to the fact that their OL is aging badly. Why does that matter to the D? Because they can't run the ball like they used to which puts more pressure on that unit. They also fucked up pushing Marinelli out.
Vander Esch  
ryanmkeane : 5/2/2021 12:59 pm : link
is not only overrated but one more neck injury and he’s done. He can’t stay healthy. He has played 19 games the past two seasons and has a total of 2 tackles for loss.

Also - there’s a reason Cox slipped. There’s no guarantee he’s going to be good.
i agree about the LB corps  
GiantsFan84 : 5/2/2021 1:01 pm : link
it has the potential to be an excellent unit for them moving forward

the rest of the defense i am unimpressed with though and i would much rather a strong line or strong secondary than a strong LB core
If healthy they can be a dominating  
Jimmy Googs : 5/2/2021 1:05 pm : link
group...
RE: Vander Esch  
Mike in NY : 5/2/2021 1:06 pm : link
In comment 15250276 ryanmkeane said:
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is not only overrated but one more neck injury and he’s done. He can’t stay healthy. He has played 19 games the past two seasons and has a total of 2 tackles for loss.

Also - there’s a reason Cox slipped. There’s no guarantee he’s going to be good.


Cox slipped because teams weren’t sure how much bigger he will get and there aren’t many more misses trying to get Lavonte David than there are hits. Needs to get a lot better disengaging from blockers.
Inflict Pain?  
giantstock : 5/2/2021 1:06 pm : link
Huh? Are you serious?

Since when did BBI allow Jerry Jones to post on here?
LB  
stretch234 : 5/2/2021 1:19 pm : link
Individually they are good, but 2 of them have been on the field for a lot of their defensive issues. Their DL is not strong and there secondary is really not good
Vanderesch has had neck issues - that does not get better with more hits. This makes it easier to move on from him
Bigger question will be how many stay on the field  
Bill L : 5/2/2021 1:32 pm : link
Does anyone have.a count on the number of their draft picks who came with red flags. Parsons is the big one, but I think I counted d 2 others who had to switch’s choo,s or miss time due to violations.
Switch schools  
Bill L : 5/2/2021 1:32 pm : link
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Plenty of folks questioning the futures of Smith/Vander Esche  
j_rud : 5/2/2021 1:54 pm : link
I like the additions of Parsons and Cox for them  
George : 5/2/2021 3:05 pm : link
But Dallas declined Vander Esch's fifth-year option and, so it's been reported, Smith will need to take a massive pay cut to avoid being released on June 1. Those two are really questionable going into camp, and that explains why Jerrah et.al. cluster drafted LBs.

Dallas has no cap space whatsoever, so they'll be relying on a lot of rookies when their opponents have the ball. That should be fun.

Which of those LB will be covering Toney  
BillT : 5/2/2021 3:46 pm : link
They’ve got nothing in the secondary and their DL is averaged and this OL has questions as well. Not that worried about Dallas really. They should be worried about us.
All hat and no cattle  
JoeMorrison40 : 5/2/2021 4:19 pm : link
Speculation that the lb group will be dominant. Daks contract sucked the horsepower out of quick help.
Dallas  
SleepyOwl : 5/2/2021 4:27 pm : link
Defense is a dumpster fire.
RE: I like the additions of Parsons and Cox for them  
chopperhatch : 5/2/2021 5:24 pm : link
In comment 15250494 George said:
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But Dallas declined Vander Esch's fifth-year option and, so it's been reported, Smith will need to take a massive pay cut to avoid being released on June 1. Those two are really questionable going into camp, and that explains why Jerrah et.al. cluster drafted LBs.

Dallas has no cap space whatsoever, so they'll be relying on a lot of rookies when their opponents have the ball. That should be fun.


Wow. Just a couple years ago those 2 lbs were the belles of the ball.
The Best Thing About Dallas For The Giants  
Trainmaster : 5/2/2021 5:25 pm : link
is having McCarthy as their head coach.

True about McCarthy  
Ike#88 : 5/2/2021 6:30 pm : link
lol Who thinks Jones would trade picks for JJ?
As long LBers are their 1st line of defense...they will get rolled  
George from PA : 5/3/2021 4:44 am : link
They picked up some DL help....but not nearly good enough.
RE: I like the additions of Parsons and Cox for them  
fanatic II : 5/3/2021 10:47 am : link
In comment 15250494 George said:
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But Dallas declined Vander Esch's fifth-year option and, so it's been reported, Smith will need to take a massive pay cut to avoid being released on June 1. Those two are really questionable going into camp, and that explains why Jerrah et.al. cluster drafted LBs.

Dallas has no cap space whatsoever, so they'll be relying on a lot of rookies when their opponents have the ball. That should be fun.


Dallas did decline Vander Esch, but Smith is in no danger of being cut.
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