""Getting Hooker back is going to be a big deal," Jones told 105.3 The Fan during an interview Monday. "He's the quarterback back there, and he'll make a big difference.""
""Revel is going to be a work in progress because he hasn't played any football until the last couple of weeks," Jones added. "We'll see with him.""
"For now, one thing is clear: The Cowboys defense will look different when it takes the field against the Las Vegas Raiders come Nov. 17. Now the question is, will it look better?"
The Cowboys have struggled at safety all season, leaving the secondary inconsistent. Malik Hooker was placed on injured reserve in early October after a toe injury in Week 4 and is trending toward a return, possibly by Week 11. Head coach Mike Jones said Hooker functions as the "quarterback back there" and that his presence will make a big difference. Hooker plays a rangy high safety role, covering sideline to sideline. Pairing Hooker with rookie Revel Jr. could strengthen the unit, though Revel remains a work in progress given minimal football experience. The defense will look different against the Raiders on Nov. 17, but improvement is uncertain.
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