How important is Robert Quinn to the Dallas Cowboys defense?
Depth in Dallas
Already on the Cowboys roster with Quinn is defensive end, DeMarcus Lawrence. He has been one of the better pass rushers in the league the past couple of seasons. He is coming off back-to-back 10.0+ sack seasons.
On Thursday, the Dallas Cowboys traded for defensive end Michael Bennett. He has been a force in the league for quite a while now. He was traded as a result of being unhappy with a reduced role with the New England Patriots.
New England is trading DE Michael Bennett to the Dallas Cowboys for 7th-round pick that can go to a 6th-round pick in 2021, league sources tell @Schultz_Report and me.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 24, 2019
There are some questions as to how defensive coordinator Rod Marinelli will use Bennett, Quinn, and Lawrence. I think that Bennett would be able to transition into the interior, leaving Quinn and Lawrence on the ends.
With Quinn being forced from the matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles with a rib injury, but is expected to be back after the bye week to play the New York Giants. The questions will be if the ribs are still bothering him and if he can still play at 100 percent.