Few would have predicted earlier than the season began that the Dallas Cowboys could be 1-2 heading into Week 4 in opposition to the New York Giants.
However that’s precisely the place the Cowboys discover themselves after a 28-25 loss to the Baltimore Ravens at residence on Sunday. Many are looking for solutions for the group’s sluggish begin, however cornerback Jourdan Lewis believes it begins with the gamers taking accountability for not doing their jobs.
“We acquired to see how we are able to cease folks,” Lewis told reporters. “On the finish of the day, this s— is about us stopping folks. That is simply what it’s. We acquired to be credible, f—ing accountable each single play. That is 60 minutes of soccer.”
Lewis isn’t the one Cowboys participant annoyed with their present scenario. Following Sunday’s loss, defensive lineman Demarcus “Tank” Lawrence stated the group was “playing little league football.”
So, what must be fastened? Properly, Dallas can begin with its protection. Within the group’s losses to the New Orleans Saints and Baltimore Ravens, fingers may be pointed squarely on the protection.
The Cowboys surrendered 432 total yards to the Saints and 456 total yards to the Cowboys whereas permitting a mixed 48 first downs, 464 yards dashing and 7 dashing touchdowns.
Their defensive play was so poor in opposition to the Ravens that Lawrence and Micah Parsons began jawing with each other on the sidelines.