Cowboys Back Struggling $106 Million Star Amid New Questions
No matter how you slice it, whatever progress has been made on the Dallas Cowboys defense, which was the focus of the team’s entire offseason starting with the hiring of defensive coordinator Christian Parker, that progress has been accompanied by equal regression that has left the team in much the same place as it was […] The post Cowboys Back Struggling $106 Million Star Amid New Questions…
The Dallas Cowboys find themselves in a state of uncertainty as they invest heavily in key defensive players, amid growing concerns over the effectiveness of their new defensive scheme. The team's defensive coordinator, Christian Parker, joined the Cowboys after leaving the Philadelphia Eagles, and the organization made a multi-million dollar commitment to their star defensive lineman, Quinnen Williams.
Unfortunately, the results have been disappointing. Williams, who signed a three-year, $106 million contract, has struggled on the field and his performance has been inconsistent. Team owner Jerry Jones has not expressed concern over the scheme or Williams' role despite his ranking in the lower half of defensive linemen according to Pro Football Focus.
Jones remains bullish on Williams, calling him "one of the best players in the entire league" and praising the consistency of Kenny Clark, who plays alongside Williams in the middle.
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