The Dallas Cowboys defense held the Saints to just 12 points, but they still lack a playmaker in the secondary which should lead to re-visiting Eric Berry
Throughout the first three weeks of the season, the Dallas Cowboys were a well-oiled machine on both sides of the ball. In Week 4, that was different as the offense wasn’t up to the task and they were unable to put up more than the 12 points the New Orleans Saints scored on Sunday Night Football.
As frustrating as the offense was in this one, the defense also had a few hiccups as well. Sure, they limited the Saints to just 12 points, but they allowed them to have far too many sustained drives which led to them holding the ball for 12 minutes longer than Dallas in this one.
Time after time, they would get New Orleans to third down, only to watch Teddy Bridgewater hit a receiver for the first down. This highlighted how sorely they need a playmaker in the secondary who is capable of creating a turnover — which brings up someone they visited in the offseason, Eric Berry.
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A former All-Pro safety, Berry is still a free agent as he’s been dealing with a lingering Achilles problem. That’s scared many teams off but at least Dallas was willing to bring him in and perform a physical.
Still, Berry left with no contract and Dallas continues to start Jeff Heath and Xavier Woods. Making things even murkier is the fact that WOods has already missed one game with an injury and was banged up in the loss to New Orleans.
With all this being said, the Cowboys are at the point where they need to take a chance on the former No. 5 overall pick. Their defense is good but they were unable to find a way to set the tone against a backup — something that has been an issue for them in the past.
Sure, they did get an early pick but that was sheer luck as Tedd Ginn had a ball bounce off his hands and land in the arms of Chidobe Awuzie.
As for Berry, he doesn’t need luck to create turnovers. He does so with great instincts and an understanding of how to play his position — which is the exact kind of player this defense needs to go from good to elite.
Will there be risks? Yes. But is the potential reward worth it? Absolutely.