![]() Barr knows the defense and wanted to take time to decide on his NFL future like last season. However, Leighton Vander Esch and Damone Clark have a visible injury history that limits confidence in playing 17 games.ĭon’t be surprised if they get halfway through training camp and re-sign someone like Anthony Barr to bring more depth. It’s full of potential and could bring a lot of speed to Dan Quinn’s defense. The Cowboys have one of the youngest linebacker corps I can remember, which could be a good thing. Don’t take your eye off rookies Isaiah Land and Tyrus Wheat either, they can make the team’s final roster if they flash enough.īrandon - I think the linebacker position this year is like when your mom told you to clean up your room and you proceed to stuff everything in the closet-you hope no one notices and can address the problem some other time. ![]() As for Damone Clark, I think he’s going to take the next step and be the guy making all the plays that come his way. Jabril Cox still has questions due to the injury, but when healthy has a shot. Leighton Vander Esch was a solid player last year and bringing in Johnathan Hankins up front helped him last year, so you would think the addition of Mazi Smith will also help. That doesn’t mean they don’t have faith or concerns in the players they have. Regardless, the position right now does look light and could do with more depth. The plan for now will be for the coaches to see what they have at training camp before making any sort of decision to scout the free agent market for a player. Mike - The linebackers for Dallas look to be the weakest position group on defense, so to be anxious about the position is understandable. ![]() Or do the Cowboys look for a veteran addition at the position like Anthony Barr last year? (Submitted by via Twitter) “Do we put all our hope in the young linebackers to take the next step (Clark, Cox, Overshown), as well as the health of LVE. Every week, we will be taking questions on Twitter and Facebook about Dallas Cowboys players and other questions surrounding the team. ![]()
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