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Originally Posted by htismaqe
Cook had a very nice game.
But the run defense is a combination of several things.
1. The defensive line is doing a much better job this year of executing against the run. Chris Jones has improved dramatically and the guys playing the other DT spot are doing well too.
2. The LB's are just flat better than what we've had before.
3. The DB's, especially when we're in nickel and dime, are tackling better than in the past.
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All of these are great points, but Jones has been an animal this year so far. It may not be reflected in the sack numbers, but he's been destroying people up front.
I was ready to let him walk this year after last season, but he has turned it up another notch this year. I don't know if it's pride, money, etc. but you almost have to extend him now. That D-Line would NOT be the same without him.
He may not be Aaron Donald, but he's the next best thing . . . . .