2026 Random Cowboys Stuff Thread...

[Cotton]

 

[Simpleton]

Yea because our ST coach is a complete moron.

A real HC would get rid of him mid season just like McVay did last year, but I'm sure we'll see this loser fucking things up for the rest of the year.

 

[Chocolate Lab]

Or a GM who wasn't a billionaire cheapskate.

 

[Cotton]

 

[Texas Ace]

That is a crazy stat.

I'm not saying the offense wouldn't be good without him, but does anyone really think that stat remains intact if Pickens isn't on the team?

 

[bbgun]

we've been parker'ed

 

[Chocolate Lab]

Fangio's defenses never had the first priority as getting to the QB. It's more confusing the QB with secondary deception, and we can barely cover anyone long enough to begin to do that right now.

But when did his defenses ever have great sack numbers? Pretty sure they haven't. Doesn't mean they haven't been very good and sound, but I'm not sure we'll ever be up way there in sacks in this scheme.

 

[Cowboysrock55]

Fangio's defenses never had the first priority as getting to the QB. It's more confusing the QB with secondary deception, and we can barely cover anyone long enough to begin to do that right now.

Pressure is great but ultimately what matters are results. If you give up 0 points on defense but get 0 sacks, thats an excellent result. Do we need to get more pressure? Of course, because our defense is giving up like 30 points a game. But we also need to cover better and stop QBs from scrambling for yards. We need to get all those things to be better.

Also play Lawrence more.

 

[Genghis Khan]

Fangio's defenses never had the first priority as getting to the QB. It's more confusing the QB with secondary deception, and we can barely cover anyone long enough to begin to do that right now.

But when did his defenses ever have great sack numbers? Pretty sure they haven't. Doesn't mean they haven't been very good and sound, but I'm not sure we'll ever be up way there in sacks in this scheme.

According to Google, Aldon Smith had 19.5 sacks under Fangio at SF in 2012.

 

[Chocolate Lab]

Just a very quick summary I just ran through Gemini:

AI Overview


Vic Fangio’s defenses are traditionally built on light-box zone coverage, discipline, and four-man pass-rushing restraint rather than heavy blitzing, meaning his total sack numbers are rarely eye-popping relative to aggressive coordinators like Steve Spagnuolo or Brian Flores, though his units consistently win through efficiency and low scoring defense. [1]

Vic Fangio Defensive Philosophy vs. Top Coordinators

• • Blitz Rate: Fangio uses a low blitz frequency, relying heavily on split-safety looks (Cover 4, Cover 6, and Quarters) and forcing quarterbacks to hold the ball against tight intermediate windows. [1]
  • Pass Rush Style: Instead of manufacturing sacks via numbers (extra blitzers), Fangio relies on front-four execution, defensive line discipline, and timing.
  • Comparison to High-Sack Coordinators:
    • Steve Spagnuolo (Kansas City Chiefs): Frequently ranks near the top of the NFL in blitz frequency and raw sack totals by weaponizing simulated pressures and corner/safety blitzes.
    • Brian Flores (Minnesota Vikings): Known for chaotic, max-blitz or disguised pre-snap looks that routinely push Minnesota near the top of league sack and pressure rates.
    • Vic Fangio (Philadelphia Eagles): Focuses more on points per game (PPG), completion percentage, and passer rating suppression rather than chasing league-leading sack totals—though his front (featuring players like Jalen Carter, Josh Sweat, and later additions) still converts pressure into efficient production. [1, 2, 3]

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