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Cowboys first-team defense plays well
August, 18, 2013
By Calvin Watkins | ESPNDallas.com
GLENDALE, Ariz., -- While the Cowboys' first-team offense didn't score any points in Saturday's loss to the Arizona Cardinals, the first-team defense did it's part.
It forced a three-and-out on the first drive but a turnover, a muffed punt by Dwayne Harris, forced the defense to defend just 22 yards and it gave up a field goal. The second possession, a long drive, ended when the Carson Palmer threw an incomplete pass on fourth down to finish the first quarter. Defensive end Jerome Long provided the pressure.
The last time the first-team defense was on the field, they gave up a first-down, an 11-yard pass, but they forced the Cardinals to punt.
"It's certainly a positive when you that at the end of the drive," coach Jason Garrett said of holding the Cardinals to a field goal. "Force them to kick field goals. But we are going to go back and look at it as trying to get stops earlier in the drive, you know, get them off the field and go from there."
During practices preparing for the game, the Cowboys prepared for the deep passes the Cardinals threw in the first preseason game. The Cowboys as a defense 365 total offensive yards.
"We're still trying to be consistent," cornerback Brandon Carr said. "Each and every play you gotta bring that attitude where the ball is coming your way. Guys are still learning the ins and outs of this defense of where everybody is supposed to be."
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The starting secondary looked like crap. But, the line and LB'ers looked good.
August, 18, 2013
By Calvin Watkins | ESPNDallas.com
GLENDALE, Ariz., -- While the Cowboys' first-team offense didn't score any points in Saturday's loss to the Arizona Cardinals, the first-team defense did it's part.
It forced a three-and-out on the first drive but a turnover, a muffed punt by Dwayne Harris, forced the defense to defend just 22 yards and it gave up a field goal. The second possession, a long drive, ended when the Carson Palmer threw an incomplete pass on fourth down to finish the first quarter. Defensive end Jerome Long provided the pressure.
The last time the first-team defense was on the field, they gave up a first-down, an 11-yard pass, but they forced the Cardinals to punt.
"It's certainly a positive when you that at the end of the drive," coach Jason Garrett said of holding the Cardinals to a field goal. "Force them to kick field goals. But we are going to go back and look at it as trying to get stops earlier in the drive, you know, get them off the field and go from there."
During practices preparing for the game, the Cowboys prepared for the deep passes the Cardinals threw in the first preseason game. The Cowboys as a defense 365 total offensive yards.
"We're still trying to be consistent," cornerback Brandon Carr said. "Each and every play you gotta bring that attitude where the ball is coming your way. Guys are still learning the ins and outs of this defense of where everybody is supposed to be."
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The starting secondary looked like crap. But, the line and LB'ers looked good.