The Dallas Cowboys' defense banking on Dan Quinn & Dak Prescott

FRISCO, Texas -- If the Dallas Cowboys are going to make the playoffs in 2021, their offense will have to carry the day, but their defense has to improve over a horrible showing in 2020 in which it allowed the most points in franchise history (473) and second most rushing yards (2,541). Former Atlanta Falcons coach Dan Quinn has replaced Mike Nolan as coordinator, and he has brought energy and changes to the defense that will better fit the skills of the Cowboys' players. With training camp starting July 21, are the Cowboys better, worse or the same on defense? After taking an in-depth look at the Cowboys' offense, here is a position-by-position breakdown of the defense for 2021: Defensive end Additions: Tarell Basham, Brent Urban, Chauncey Golston, Austin Faoliu Losses: Aldon Smith, Breeland Speaks, LaDarius Hamilton Returners: DeMarcus Lawrence, Randy Gregory Bradlee Anae, Dorance Armstrong, Ron'Dell Carter Better, worse or the same? Same. But that doesn't mean there isn't room for optimism. Maybe it helps having Quinn, a defensive line coach at heart, on staff to feed that positivity. Or, maybe it's seeing Gregory go through an offseason program for the first time since his rookie season. Even without much practice time or game time because of suspensions, Gregory has shown to be a natural pass-rusher. With a full season under his belt, perhaps Gregory is an eight-sack-a-season player or more. While he should be judged by more than sacks, Lawrence has to have more than 6.5 sacks for this defense to improve. Basham and Urban have not had more than 3.5 sacks in a season. The Cowboys are hoping both can achieve more than that with larger roles under Quinn. Defensive tackle Additions: Carlos Watkins, Osa Odighizuwa, Quinton Bohanna Losses: Tyrone Crawford, Antwaun Woods Returners: Trysten Hill, Neville Gallimore, Justin Hamilton Better, worse or the same? Same, but it's a little like defensive end. The Cowboys were hoping Dontari Poe and Gerald McCoy would bring some playmaking experience to Dallas given their extensive pro careers. But McCoy suffered a quadriceps injury in camp and never played a game; Poe was ineffective before his release after seven games. Crawford's professionalism and versatility will be missed. Woods was productive but did not fit what Quinn wants in the spot (size and more size) and was cut in the offseason. Hill is coming back from a torn ACL and the Cowboys still have hope for him, but they believe Gallimore, who is entering his second season, Odighizuwa and Bohanna can help immediately. Urban will play some defensive tackle, and Watkins is a wild-card who will be worth watching when the pads come on. Linebacker Additions: Micah Parsons, Keanu Neal, Jabril Cox, Anthony Hines III Losses: Sean Lee, Joe Thomas, Justin March, Returners: Leighton Vander Esch, Jaylon Smith, Luke Gifford, Francis Bernard, Azur Kamara Better, worse, or the same? This channel (((Law Nation))) primarily consists of NFL Film Session + Breakdown and Reviews of complete NFL Games and Quick Film Sessions. Plus, other sports talk and information around the world. Join Membership Here https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4CWCCF4_yxNFcnO5rvUbjQ/join |||||Help Grow The Nation||||| The Merch Store https://www.facebook.com/LawsNationStore ☕️ Paypal: https://www.Paypal.Me/LawNation (Donate Here!) 💲💳 https://Cash.Me/$LawsNation ***************************** Subscribe And Like On All Social Media Accounts https://solo.to/lawsnation Instrumentals : EpidemicSound | https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/0lp2di/ *Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statutes that might otherwise be infringing. No copyright infringement intended. ALL RIGHTS BELONG TO THEIR RESPECTIVE OWNERS* If you find that I have used your content that does not fall within those guidelines please feel free to contact me directly at (682)-214-4087 Law Nation LLC 5000 Eldorado Parkway, Suite 150-158, Frisco Texas 75033 And remember you're listening to nothing but the best!!