Will the Dallas Cowboys defense be good this year? (Before the Kraken Returns)

[Big Bear]

Okay so do you guys expect the Cowboys defense to be good this season?

[BIGDAY]

Average at best.

[DOM_Toretto]

They were 'good' last season because the defense were never on the field!

Murray ran the ball down everyone's throats and the clock tick tocked away.

Time of possession was one of the best in the league. Doubt they can repeat that.

[Big Bear]

Average at best.

will ole boy from LSU finally be an elite corner in this league??

morris claiborne?

he was supposed to be on the level with Pat Peterson

[slacker00]

Both McClain and Hardy are suspended thru the first 4 games. (NYG, @PHI, ATL, @NO)

We'll find out quick about the defense in those 4 games, all of those opponents should be able to move the ball. On the flip side, Dallas should be able to score as well with all 4 opponent defenses being suspect.

Even if Lee is back to old form and can stay healthy, I think average at best thru the first 4 games. But once Hardy and McClain come back, those are some impact players who can maybe bring them closer to top 10. The big questions will be about the impact of the defense heavy draft class and Lee's durability.