Ryan ready for showdown in Dallas
Q: How do you look at this Cowboys’ defense?
A: I think it's a really solid defense. Anytime that you play against (defensive coordinator) Rod Marinelli, they are going to be very disciplined in what they do. They don't give you a million different looks, but what they do (play Cover 2 Zone), they do really well.
Q: How does linebacker Sean Lee fit into the unit?
A: Sean is a great player. At this time of the year, you have to watch some film from last year, when he was out. The defense is different. He's that good of a player. He makes plays and he makes that defense a better defense. I'm impressed with his ability to play the run and his speed and ability to cover at the linebacker position.
Q: How is cornerback Brandon Carr playing for the Cowboys?
A: He's a good player. They kind of move him around to different spots. They really trust him. I think he's a guy who's done a really nice job. When you go back and look through some of the passing attacks that they faced in the playoffs last year in Detroit and Green Bay, I think he did a nice job in both of those games. He's certainly off to great start this season.
Q: Are you still amazed by the catch Julio Jones made last week?
A: I was probably a little bit late with that throw. As good as he is, he can make those kind of plays. I trust him to make it in any situation.
About the Author
Honored by the Pro Football Hall of Fame in recognition of his "long and distinguished reporting in the field of pro football," D. Orlando Ledbetter, Esq. has covered the NFL 28 seasons. A graduate of Howard University, he's a winner of Georgia Sportswriter of the Year and three Associated Press Sports Editor awards.
