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Dallas Cowboys believe DE Anthony Spencer can play on either side, DL Tyrone Crawford has position flex
By Brandon George / Reporter
bgeorge@dallasnews.com
7:04 pm on May 7, 2014 | Permalink
In deciding what positions to target in the draft along the defensive line, the Dallas Cowboys have had to take into account the strengths of their current front four and how they fit into the plan.
The Cowboys believe recently re-signed defensive end Anthony Spencer can play on either the left or right side in their scheme. A right defensive end is typically an “elite pass-rusher,” and the left defensive end is typically a bigger, sturdier player against the run, Cowboys coach Jason Garrett said.
The Cowboys have high expectations for defensive lineman Tyrone Crawford in 2014, but club officials said they will wait until after the draft to decide whether he should play at end or tackle in their scheme.
“We could see him playing right end, we could see him playing left end, he’s played inside, he’s been a nickel rusher, so he really does have position flex,” Garrett said. “The big thing with him when you’re talking about deciding, his body can change a little bit. He might be 10 pounds lighter or 10 pounds heavier based on the starting point for his position. I do think it’s important to go through this draft process and see where the numbers are.”
By Brandon George / Reporter
bgeorge@dallasnews.com
7:04 pm on May 7, 2014 | Permalink
In deciding what positions to target in the draft along the defensive line, the Dallas Cowboys have had to take into account the strengths of their current front four and how they fit into the plan.
The Cowboys believe recently re-signed defensive end Anthony Spencer can play on either the left or right side in their scheme. A right defensive end is typically an “elite pass-rusher,” and the left defensive end is typically a bigger, sturdier player against the run, Cowboys coach Jason Garrett said.
The Cowboys have high expectations for defensive lineman Tyrone Crawford in 2014, but club officials said they will wait until after the draft to decide whether he should play at end or tackle in their scheme.
“We could see him playing right end, we could see him playing left end, he’s played inside, he’s been a nickel rusher, so he really does have position flex,” Garrett said. “The big thing with him when you’re talking about deciding, his body can change a little bit. He might be 10 pounds lighter or 10 pounds heavier based on the starting point for his position. I do think it’s important to go through this draft process and see where the numbers are.”
