The Biggest Question Facing the Cowboys Defense + How Smart Is Downs? | Doin’ Alright

Episode 187: Voch Lombardi and Bryan Broaddus return for another listener Q&A edition of Doin’ Alright, diving deep into the biggest questions surrounding the Cowboys' new-look defense. The guys discuss whether Quinnen Williams and Kenny Clark can thrive in Christian Parker’s scheme, how Dallas compares to the Eagles’ dominant defensive front, and why the physical demands of a gap-and-a-half system could impact production in ways that don't always show up on the stat sheet. They also revisit the Cowboys’ defensive struggles from a season ago, debating whether the secondary—not the pass rush—was ultimately responsible for many of the explosive plays that plagued the defense. Later, the conversation shifts to Caleb Downs and the immense expectations surrounding the rookie safety. Voch and Bryan break down Downs’ football intelligence, his potential role within Christian Parker’s defense, and whether he could become one of the central figures in the scheme from Day One. The episode also explores Parker’s leadership style, how much influence veteran players should have in a defensive system, and why the safety position may be the key to everything Dallas wants to accomplish. To close things out, the guys revisit Bryan’s evaluation of Shavon Revel, discussing where the talented young cornerback would rank among the top prospects from the previous draft class and why Broaddus remains one of his biggest believers. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.