Comments on: Leon Lett: Cowboys’ defensive line will play like I did

By: raiderapologist

raiderapologist — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 19:46:02 +0000

benroethlisberger7 says: Feb 17, 2013 7:36 AM

Um, he was pretty average in my book.
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Ah, yes. The Book of Blank Pages. The 4-3 is a better defense than the 3-4 against the offenses the Washington Aboriginals and Philadelphia Birds of Prey will be running, so it’s not surprising they made the switch. And for all we know, Lett might be a decent coach.

By: vavikingfan

vavikingfan — Sun, 17 Feb 2013 22:38:15 +0000

Gotta give Dallas credit, didn’t take long to replace Rob Ryan’s mouth.

By: hor2012

hor2012 — Sun, 17 Feb 2013 21:55:09 +0000

Leon Lett was a great football player and anyone who says different is stupid and doesn’t know the first thing about football. That being said, I think the Cowboys are heading down a very long and dangerous path. Jerry Jones as render Jason Garrett as a head coach in title only. He picked the entire staff himself and now he’s forcing Garrett to give up play calling. Now, I’m not saying that’s a bad thing. But, if your head coach doesn’t want to do that and you force him into doing it anyway that causes him to lose his lockeroom.

By: 52lightsxout52

52lightsxout52 — Sun, 17 Feb 2013 21:09:19 +0000

Who can ever forget this unforgettable quote:

“Leon Lett!!! Oh my goodness gracious!!!”

By: dallascowboysdishingthereal

dallascowboysdishingthereal — Sun, 17 Feb 2013 20:31:56 +0000

The Cowboys need more productivity from the defensive line and perhaps the 4-3 will prove to be then answer. That remains to be seen but I’m sure Lett feels a lot better about coaching the 4-3 than the 3-4.

By: gammynomnom

gammynomnom — Sun, 17 Feb 2013 18:57:04 +0000

Man would I love to follow some of you people around on your jobs to see how it is to work so perfectly and not make two mistakes in a 10 year career.

By: SparkyGump

SparkyGump — Sun, 17 Feb 2013 18:23:24 +0000

Leon Lett is the bomb! In his heyday he was called the best player on the Cowboys defense. He was quick, yet stong and agile. He could play end or tackle at a high level. If those linemen listen and learn from him, the Cowboys defensive line will be greatly improved.

By: omen316

omen316 — Sun, 17 Feb 2013 17:53:52 +0000

Jerry jones is trying to turn the Cowgirls into the G-Men.
Won’t happen.

By: derrickbrooks4president

derrickbrooks4president — Sun, 17 Feb 2013 17:11:59 +0000

Leon will never bet “let” into the Hall of Fame without a ticket. That is the fact Son.

By: jwreck

jwreck — Sun, 17 Feb 2013 16:59:19 +0000

Regardless of Lett’s qualifications as a player or coach, the real question here is how Demarcus Ware will fit into the 4-3. He’s too small to play 4-3 DE, and playing 4-3 OLB will be a waste of his talents.

For the record, I’m not passing judgment, just looking for thoughts.

By: jerryyouradisgrace

jerryyouradisgrace — Sun, 17 Feb 2013 16:13:02 +0000

Laugh at Leon if you want but the NFL has not seen a completely dominating team such at the cowboys in the early 90′s since then

By: billsfn15

billsfn15 — Sun, 17 Feb 2013 15:46:06 +0000

WOW!! A whole d-line to send hot dogs to.

By: medialovesthecowboys

medialovesthecowboys — Sun, 17 Feb 2013 14:56:17 +0000

Say what you want. Lett is famous for two stupid plays, what I guess from reading this, most people aren’t aware that this guy was a beast in his prime. Athletic, quick, strong, and aggressive.

By: jbones77

jbones77 — Sun, 17 Feb 2013 14:52:00 +0000

That play in the super bowl had no bearing on the game. It was already 52-17 at the time. Lett was a very good football player.

By: starfan79

starfan79 — Sun, 17 Feb 2013 14:22:57 +0000

He was a beast on the line.. That whole defensive line was unstoppable. Doomsday..

By: fissels

fissels — Sun, 17 Feb 2013 14:10:55 +0000

To those who think Lett was only about those famous boneheaded plays, think again. He was big, strong and quick. One of Jimmy Johnson’s GREAT finds.

By: derrickbrooks4president

derrickbrooks4president — Sun, 17 Feb 2013 14:01:51 +0000

I never hear anyone refer to an outstanding rookie defensive lineman as the next Leon Lett. I do hear “The Experts” refer to an outstanding rookie defensive lineman as the next Warren Sapp. All the time Son.

By: blackqbwhiterb

blackqbwhiterb — Sun, 17 Feb 2013 13:49:45 +0000

Im no Cowboys fan, but 3 Super Bowls (and an NFC championship appearance) in 4 years and you people are saying they didnt have a good defensive line? You have some short memories, I think…although I sure cheered at Lett’s 2 most famous plays!

By: pksullivanmph

pksullivanmph — Sun, 17 Feb 2013 13:48:12 +0000

Leon Lett…………remember Don Beebe?????? Do agree that the 4/3 works better. @football52@gmail.com

By: Patriot42

Patriot42 — Sun, 17 Feb 2013 13:25:31 +0000

All the cowboys problems are over. Yeah!!

By: sisqsage

sisqsage — Sun, 17 Feb 2013 13:18:54 +0000

I can’t believe this dimwit is an NFL coach. That Jones would let this happen is yet another reason why the Boys continue to be passed by other teams in their division who make the playoffs (Eagles in 2010, Giants in 2011 and Skins in ’12). Bad organizational structure in Big D.

By: ialwayswantedtobeabanker

ialwayswantedtobeabanker — Sun, 17 Feb 2013 12:56:00 +0000

Lett was actually a very very good football player. If his high profile mistakes are how you judge his merit, you wouldn’t make for a very shrewd evaluator of player personnel.

By the way, in the two years Lett made those admittedly ill-advised plays, the Cowboys won the Super Bowl – so they did not turn out to be costly to Dallas’s overriding goals for the ’92 and ’93 seasons.

By: thelongstar

thelongstar — Sun, 17 Feb 2013 12:55:54 +0000

So many original comments. It’s a gold mine of comedic gold!!!

By: healfactor32

healfactor32 — Sun, 17 Feb 2013 12:49:45 +0000

I look for good things from the’boys this coming season. Leon was an outstanding lineman and is silly that he is remembered for just the 2 bone headed plays. This coming from a guy who was a fan of the Steve Young lead 9er’s who got out dueled for the crown too many times because of those teams.

By: joemontanawasthegreatest

joemontanawasthegreatest — Sun, 17 Feb 2013 12:43:06 +0000

Part of one of the more entertaining thanksgiving day games, Leon lett…Keith byars and a snow angel celebration.

By: benroethlisberger7

benroethlisberger7 — Sun, 17 Feb 2013 12:36:55 +0000

Um, he was pretty average in my book.

By: cwk22

cwk22 — Sun, 17 Feb 2013 12:31:08 +0000

Does that mean you will touch the ball on Thanksgiving and give the team a 2nd field goal attempt to win like you did for the Dolphins?

By: eatitfanboy

eatitfanboy — Sun, 17 Feb 2013 12:25:46 +0000

If all you remember about Leon Lett’s football career is two dumb plays, you’re not a very astute football fan.

By: ravissevens

ravissevens — Sun, 17 Feb 2013 12:20:27 +0000

Those two plays are brilliant!
Have me a good chuckle!

By: slick3

slick3 — Sun, 17 Feb 2013 12:19:14 +0000

Yeah Leon. You provided invaluable assistance…
To the other team. We all hope the Cowboys defense plays just like you did.