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Pass Rushers: The Dallas Cowboys Wanted List

By Lauren Draper-Wood

Dec 14, 2014; Philadelphia, PA, USA; A Dallas Cowboys helmet on the field as players huddle in prayer with the Philadelphia Eagles after a game at Lincoln Financial Field. The Cowboys defeated the Eagles 38-27. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 14, 2014; Philadelphia, PA, USA; A Dallas Cowboys helmet on the field as players huddle in prayer with the Philadelphia Eagles after a game at Lincoln Financial Field. The Cowboys defeated the Eagles 38-27. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 29, 2014; Corvallis, OR, USA; Oregon Ducks defensive lineman DeForest Buckner (44) celebrates in the first quarter against the Oregon State Beavers at Reser Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Olmos-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 29, 2014; Corvallis, OR, USA; Oregon Ducks defensive lineman DeForest Buckner (44) celebrates in the first quarter against the Oregon State Beavers at Reser Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Olmos-USA TODAY Sports /

Size

As players get measured up, look for EDGE rushers with at least 33” arms and 10” hands

Aggressiveness

A player may like long walks in the park, reading poetry to loved ones but on gameday they need to transform into a monster. We want relentless intensity. A tenacious playing style with constant motor.

Athleticism

Obvious maybe, but absolutely critical in this age. Do they have the quickness and strength do deal with the ever nimble quarterbacks in the modern game? Take note of players 40 times- are they slow burners that need space to get up speed or do they have that burst of acceleration to get to their man. Do they have the necessary flexibility to play with their hand in the dirt or to make the sharp turns to make a play?

Pass rush moves

How does a player break from the grasp of an offensive line to get to their quarterback target? They can slap and grab, perform a swim move, they may rip opponents from their grasp, use a spin move to throw someone off of my personal favourite to watch- the bull rush.

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