Archer & Armstrong, Vol. 1 by Fred Van Lente

The more quickly he can show that ability, the more often he will be on the field, although defensive coordinator Dan Quinn likes to have a pass-rush package built more with speed on third downs.

While Smith was selected to stop the run, the Cowboys believe he has more pass-rush ability than what he displayed at Michigan. Will he start as a rookie?: It would be disappointing Smith doesn’t, but the Cowboys re-signed veteran Johnathan Hankins, who is entering his 11th season and might hold that role down at least in the beginning of the season. 19 in rush defense in Mike McCarthy's first three years as coach. In a division that features strong run games in the Philadelphia Eagles and New York Giants, plus a conference contender that has knocked the Cowboys out of the playoffs the last two years in the San Francisco 49ers, they wanted to do what they could to slow the run. That wish finally came true as the team departed from its pattern, picking a first-round defensive tackle for the first time since 1991 when they took Russell Maryland No. My take: For years, folks have clamored for the Cowboys to take a run-stuffing defensive tackle. FRISCO, Texas - The 2023 NFL draft was held Thursday through Saturday in downtown Kansas City, Missouri.ĮSPN provided pick-by-pick analysis of each of the Dallas Cowboys’ selections: Analysis of every pick | Updated depth chart Round 1, No.

Archer & Armstrong, Vol. 1 by Fred Van Lente