PFW-Johnson could spark new looks on Cowboys' D-line
Jerry Jones recently echoed what we have heard since May: that NT Tank Johnson is the most improved returning Cowboy since the end of last season. The defensive staff quietly, then openly, raved about Johnson’s improvement following a so-so half season after arriving from Chicago. Johnson might not be a classic fit on the nose in a 3-4, but he’s understanding the scheme and how he fits much better, we are told, after an offseason of development and could push his way into receiving major snaps. The team has used Jay Ratliff, last season’s breakout D-lineman and starting nose tackle, at end, hoping to use the two together. We also hear that DE Jason Hatcher has made enough improvement to warrant more snaps. So, who loses out? It could be Marcus Spears, who has made surprisingly few big plays since coming to the team as a first-round draft pick in 2005.
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I'd love to see a "real" rotation
A la Miama Hurricanes, with all of the depth they always seem to have. Keep the defense fresher than the offense. That would ensure constant pressure.
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yeah, it is definitely something a lot of offenses, including us, plan on is how to wear down the defense so you can have your way with them late in the game. If we’ve got so much deep talent across the board – line, LBs and DBs – that we can not only rotate guys in to get the best players on the field for each given situation, but also keep everyone fresh for the duration, that is a huge advantage.
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