The Cowboys built their roster to win in the trenches Youth L. P. Ladouceur Jersey , will it show true in 2019?"WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections Dallas Cowboys NewsDallas Cowboys GeneralCowboys’ plan for success in 2019 all starts in the trenches on offense & defenseNew,68commentsThe Cowboys built their roster to win in the trenches, will it show true in 2019?CDTShareTweetShareShareCowboys’ plan for success in 2019 all starts in the trenches on offense & defenseCharles LeClaire-USA TODAY SportsThe Cowboys have made it clear that their plan for offseason roster-building starts in the trenches. Last season, attrition hit the Cowboys offensive line hard with 60 sacks allowed being the result of poor communication between line replacements and the quarterback. If you were pinpointing reasons as to why the Cowboys were ousted so easily in the divisional round, look no further than how the Rams walloped an outmatched run defense to the tune of almost 300 rushing yards.Despite many differences of opinion about the Cowboys roster needs, the majority of the resources were spent fortifying both the offensive and defensive lines:Trans. DateCowboys TransactionsDetailsIf you think about the philosophies of how this team wins games offensively, it makes sense to continue drafting young talented offensive linemen. Connor McGovern is the latest addition to the offensive line and if you happen to be as successful as the Cowboys in drafting studs in that area, why not? Sure, McGovern may not be a ‘need’ but then again, the landscape of good offensive linemen in the NFL is bleak for most. The Cowboys are doing everything in their power to make sure that they remain as one of the best lines in all of football. Considering how starved the NFL is for quality linemen, the Cowboys could potentially lose right tackle La’el Collins to a much bigger contract in 2020. The Cowboys are prioritizing offensive line as they always do and hoping to be covered should any unforeseen circumstances arise. By drafting Connor Williams in 2018, followed by Connor McGovern this year, they have done a nice job of protecting the integrity of their strongest unit. The defensive line was in need of some attention with the suspension of Randy Gregory and the mess with David Irving. The Cowboys desperately needed more playmaking ability opposite DeMarcus Lawrence. A one-year rental in the form of Robert Quinn will do a lot to help generate more pass rush. The Cowboys have a solid rotation building again and it could even be elite if they get what they’re hoping to out of rookie Trysten Hill. Despite the attitude concerns, Rod Marinelli and Kris Richard both made their pleas to get Hill in the second round. That alone means a lot for the rookie as Marinelli is not one to go to bat very often on a player and will coach whoever is in front of him. Trysten Hill has something the Cowboys don’t have in the middle of their defense with his ability to fire off the ball. He’s got the lower-half agility and explosiveness as an under tackle, which is the most important position in Marinelli’s 4-3 alignment. Maliek Collins and Antwaun Woods pull their own weight on the line but neither have the explosive potential that Trysten Hill has. Rod Marinelli has always talked about having his rush come in waves with an emphasis on relentless effort and attacking the pocket. By having an elite rusher on the left side, a former Pro Bowler on the right L. P. Ladouceur Jersey Stitched , and possibly a prototypical 3-tech in the middle, the Cowboys will present a ferocious defensive front.The Cowboys plan for a deeper run in the playoffs is to continue to build depth in the trenches. Dallas wins on offense by running the football and allowing their quarterback to make plays with his arm and legs. Investing more resources on the offensive line will help them continue that plan. On the flip side, they must generate more pass rush and disrupt the opposing offense. By adding talented pass rushers and fortifying the run defense, the Cowboys hope that their back end won’t have to cover as long and can make a few more plays on the ball. Today’s NFL is all about protection and pass rush, two areas that the Cowboys committed heavily to addressing this offseason. With Earl Thomas off the market, safety is still a need in Dallas."WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections Dallas Cowboys NewsDallas Cowboys 2019 DraftCowboys 2019 draft prospect: Safety Sheldrick RedwineNew,36commentsWith Earl Thomas off the market, safety is still a need in Dallas.CDTShareTweetShareShareCowboys 2019 draft prospect: Safety Sheldrick RedwineLee Luther Jr.-USA TODAY SportsName: Sheldrick RedwineSchool: University of MiamiHeight: 6’0”Weight: 196 lbs2018 stat line: 13 games, 64 tackles, 3.5 tackles for loss, 3 sacks, 3 interceptions, 2 passes defensed, 1 fumble recovery, 1 forced fumbleCombine results: 4.44 40-yard dash, 39” vertical Youth Anthony Brown Jersey , 130” broad, 4.14 short shuttleThe first week of free agency has come and gone and the only safety that the Cowboys signed was Darian Thompson, a special teamer they acquired last season. No safeties from outside the organization were signed, including Earl Thomas, who went to Baltimore. if the Cowboys don’t make a play in what is left of the safety free agent market, they will lean on the draft to secure a safety who can pair with Xavier Woods. One potential prospect is Miami’s Sheldrick Redwine. On tape, Redwine appears to have most of the tools that you’d want from a box safety, but he can also cover, especially his man coverage skills. Redwine was recruited as a cornerback and didn’t switch to safety until the 2017 season, and that experience is evident when he’s asked to cover in man. Redwine lines up well against tight ends or bigger receivers and can hold his own in taking them out of the play. Redwine makes good use of his length (his 31 3/4” arms help) to stick with the player he’s covering. He has an air of physicality to his overall game, and it applies to his man coverage skills, which projects well in Kris Richard’s style of press coverage. Redwine’s zone coverage skills aren’t as great, though they aren’t bad by any means. In shallow zones or Cover 2 and Cover 3 concepts, Redwine does a good job of holding his zone and breaking out of it to make a play. However, Redwine displays a general lack of elite anticipation that leads to him sometimes being a bit too slow to move. This probably limits the amount of upside he can have as a single-high safety, but in Dallas that role could be manned mostly by Woods. Redwine is functional in other zone coverage roles Anthony Brown Jersey Stitched , though. Despite his slow anticipation, Redwine does have good athleticism for a safety. Once he makes the read and starts moving, he comes in hot. It just takes a while for him to move. In run defense especially, Redwine does a good job of picking up speed as he comes in for the tackle. He takes good angles and doesn’t miss too often. He generally goes low for tackles, but usually wraps up or delivers a big enough hit to bring the ball-carrier down. Redwine’s aforementioned physicality makes him especially appealing in run defense. He seems to relish the opportunity to come up and make a hit, and is also unafraid of contact with blockers. Redwine’s nasty streak would offer an upgrade in that regard, with solid tackling fundamentals to finish the job. In addition to Redwine’s below average instincts, he also isn’t particularly great at making a play on the ball. He prefers to rely on his physicality to break up the pass, either with a big hit or by knocking the ball away, rather than getting his head around to intercept the ball. His three interceptions in 2018 all came off situations where he was already facing the ball, rather than turning to get it, and that’s going to put off some teams. Redwine will probably be a fourth or fifth round pick. He could potentially form a nice tandem with Woods that, with time to develop and adjust, could become high quality. If the Cowboys like what they see in Redwine, they can afford to prioritize other needs like slot receiver and defensive line earlier in the draft.
