Welcome to the defensive side of the Dallas Cowboys team this season. This is how I see and interperet the starting defense.
DE- Marcus Spears- Not the most gifted defensive end we have ever had but he brings a big body and good consistency. A fan favorite without a doubt.
DE- Igor Olshansky- The free agent end from the San Diego Chargers is the replacement for the departed Chris Canty. Igor is a beast without a doubt and could be considered an upgrade from the athletic Canty.
DT- Jay Ratliff- Considered a top 5 tackle in the league, Ratliff had a break out year last season and is a monster in the middle.
LOLB- Anthony Spencer- The heir to the departed Greg Ellis. Some say he will be an upgrade to the position even though Ellis brought knowledge and leadership to the table. Spencer is one of our many line backer first round picks of the recent years.
MLB- Bradie James- The unquestioned leader of a really good defense. James is really good backer and shows tremendous leadership on and off the field. A crowd favorite and a great guy in the community.
MLB- Keith Brooking- Another veteran brought in after we lose a backer. Brooking will replace Zach Thomas who signed with the Kansas City Chiefs earlier in the off season. Brooking was cut by the Atlanta Falcons who are moving forward with a new and younger defense.
ROLB- DeMarcus Ware- Last seasons sack leader with 20, Ware could be considered the best line backer in the league and is a nightmare for offensive coordintors and left takles throughout the entire league.
CB- Terence Newman- Could be one of the best cover corners in the league and has GREAT speed. Without a doubt the best defensive back on the roster and should have another good year.
CB- Orlando Scandrick or Mike Jenkins- This one is without a doubt the biggest position battle in the 'Boys camp this year. Both draft picks last year, Scandrick in the 4th and Jenkins in the 1st. Both had good years last year and both made the desicion to trade Anthony Henry this offseason for Jon Kitna easy.
FS- Ken Hamlin- Could be the Cowboys second best d-back this season and is thought to be the key in the new look defensive back field. Decent in coverage and can absolutly put the hammer down on recievers crossing over the middle and running backs out of the backfield.
SS- Gerald Sensabaugh- Replacement for the departed Roy Williams to Cincinatti this offseason. Sensabaugh is considered to be an upgrade and should have a decent year this season.
Now for a bonus; the special teams.
K- Nick Folk- A great field goal kicker coming off of an injury this past season. Should have another really good season.
P- Matt McBriar- Without a doubt the best punter in the game, at worst the second best. The only question is will he come back the same guy after the injury in overtime to the eventual NFC Champion Arizona Cardinals.
KR- Felix Jones- Had a great inpact last season before being unjured. Returned a kickoff last season and could have a few next season.
PR- Could be done by commity. Anything will be an upgrade over the failed experiment of Adam Jones last season.
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