"The Cowboys' defense has been a major disappointment in their first season under new DC Matt Eberflus. What was once the team's calling card has quickly turned into its biggest liability. After trading away superstar EDGE Micah Parsons to the Green Bay Packers, the Cowboys' pass rush and overall intensity have taken a nosedive. The unit currently ranks near the bottom of the league in both total defense and scoring defense, and opposing quarterbacks have enjoyed clean pockets week after week."
"Among Bowen and Fowler's top trade candidates, Bengals linebacker Logan Wilson stands out as a natural fit for the Cowboys. Cincinnati has been leaning toward younger options at the position, making Wilson available, and his blend of range and coverage ability would immediately upgrade Dallas' second level. Wilson has consistently been one of the NFL's most complete linebackers, capable of reading passing lanes, dropping into zone coverage, and creating turnovers."
"Wilson's arrival would also provide leadership and reliability for a defense that has lacked both since Parsons' departure. Instead of relying solely on an unpredictable pass rush, Eberflus could deploy Wilson as a stabilizing force who improves the unit's communication and consistency. His ability to handle the middle of the field would help mask the Cowboys' coverage breakdowns and create a more disciplined identity on defense."
The Cowboys' defense has fallen from a team strength to a primary weakness under new defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus. Trading superstar EDGE Micah Parsons has diminished the pass rush and overall intensity, leaving the unit near the bottom in total and scoring defense and giving opposing quarterbacks clean pockets. With a 3-4-1 record and the trade deadline approaching, Dallas could seek reinforcements. Bengals linebacker Logan Wilson represents an immediate upgrade with range, coverage ability, and turnover skill, capable of improving second-level play, masking coverage breakdowns, and supplying leadership and consistency in the middle of the field.
Read at Inside The Star
Unable to calculate read time
Collection
[
|
...
]