Benching DaRon Bland and 6 other changes Cowboys must make to save their season
The Landry Hat • • sports
Key Points:
- The Dallas Cowboys are struggling with a 2-3 record after a disappointing home loss to a winless team, prompting head coach Brian Schottenheimer to consider personnel and strategic changes.
- Key defensive adjustments include starting Cobie Durant over DaRon Bland due to Bland's poor coverage and dropped interception, and moving Caleb Downs back to the nickel position to improve slot defense.
- On offense, tight end Jake Ferguson should be benched due to critical dropped passes and poor blocking, with Brevyn Spann-Ford and Luke Schoonmaker as potential replacements.
- The Cowboys need to improve their pass rush by giving more playing time to rookie Malachi Lawrence, who has been their most consistent pass rusher, and consider demoting Von Miller in favor of James Houston for better defensive production.
- Defensive coordinator Christian Parker is urged to adopt a more aggressive approach against blitzing offenses, as current conservative strategies have allowed opponents to exploit coverage weaknesses and pressure the quarterback effectively.
