"The player is in charge of relaying the defensive play-calls that come in through their helmet that is marked with a green-dot sticker to the rest of the defense and making sure everyone is lined up properly before the snap."
"The expectation is the Cowboys will sign and draft players at the position moving forward and one of those players will end up with the job, although putting a rookie in charge of something as important as the green dot is a risky proposition, at best."
"Thompson is a smart, experienced player who could play box safety and slot corner, which is important because whoever wears the green dot has to be near the line of scrimmage."
"While neither Patrik Walker nor Tommy Yarrish totally shot it down, neither one thinks it's not an ideal scenario because Thompson's responsibilities could lead to playing farther away from the line of scrimmage on some plays, which would make it impossible to communicate with the defensive line."
The Dallas Cowboys require a linebacker who can wear the green dot, signifying the quarterback of the defense. This player relays defensive play-calls and ensures proper alignment. Currently, the Cowboys have only one starting-caliber linebacker, DeMarvion Overshown, but he has not been assigned this role. The team is expected to sign and draft players for this position. While rookies face challenges, a veteran would be more suitable for the green dot responsibility. Jalen Thompson, a safety, is a potential candidate, though concerns exist about his positioning affecting communication.
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