The Dallas Cowboys run defense clearly took a step back last season. 2016’s top ranked run stoppers fell seven spots in yards allowed.
The only missing starter in the front seven last season was defensive tackle Terrell McClain, who left in 2017 free agency. While McClain played a good portion at 3-technique, his run stuffing abilities held the closest resemblance to what a solid nose tackle would bring to the defense.
Ever since owner Jerry Jones raved over Dontari Poe (6’3 346) at the 2012 NFL Combine, fans have been miffed by his failure to draft a powerful interior force.