Picking up a couple of players who can step into the LB rotation is essential going into this draft.
Dallas Cowboys linebacker DeMarvion Overshown brings down Jacksonville Jaguars tight end Brenton Strange during the first half of an NFL preseason football game at AT&T Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023, in Arlington.Marquese Bell, another hybrid, should be removed from the discussion as well since he’s expected to return to his natural safety position underDo all that, and this position is clearly the Achilles heel of the defense.
Clark had a lot thrown at him last season and struggled at times. That steep learning curve should pay dividends this season, especially with the presence of Kendricks. He’s a conscientious young player who wants to improve. The X-factor at the moment is Overshown. Dan Quinn, the previous defensive coordinator, envisioned him in a role similar to veteran Jayron Kearse. That’s why he generated such excitement early. Will that skill set translate into how Zimmer intends to deploy him?Overshown is coming back off a major injury and hasn’t played a snap in the NFL. That leaves Kendricks and Clark as the only healthy linebackers with any experience at the moment.Depth is non-existent and a major concern.
The pecking order varies based on who you’re talking to in a particular moment. But no one will dispute that linebacker, offensive line and running back are the greatest position needs for Dallas going into this draft.Catch David Moore on the Cowboys Happy Hour on The Ticket this Wednesday night at 7 p.m., Cowboys Insider. David is in his 4th decade of covering sports on the DFW scene. You know what that means. He's old.
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