The Dallas Cowboys defense was supposed to be much improved under then DC Rob Ryan. After actually having a great start to the season the defense started to get gashed on big plays. Given they did lose their starting MLB Sean Lee, and the offense didn't give them any help consistently. The firing of Rob Ryan, and hiring of Tampa 2 guru Monte Kiffin this defense should really improve with the personnel they have in place.
Unlike Kiffin's former NFL gig with the Bucs, the Cowboys don't have a great presence inside on the D line like a Warren Sapp. What he does have is a dominant edge rusher and aggressive CB's to challenge any pass happy team in football. The real key to this defense will be forcing the opposing QB to throw the ball into small windows and let these defensive back's make plays, and with Ware and Anthony Spencer controlling the edges they should get it done.
The LB's are going to be put together with athleticism and awareness as key attributes. Both Sean Lee and Bruce Carter will more than likely start. Carter is a perfect fit as a OLB in a 4-3 scheme. Finding another versatile OLB with the ability to do what's needed in the Tampa 2 might be the only problem Monte Kiffin will have. But with players like Demarcus Ware and Sean Lee already known as leaders of this defense Kiffin should be able to get this team back to the playoffs, and beyond by improving this young talented unit.
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