It’s funny how much can change in a year. This time last year, one of the Cowboys’ biggest needs was finding a 1-technique defensive tackle who could consistently hold that role for them. The rest of the defensive line was pretty much set, as DeMarcus Lawrence was coming off a monster year and David Irving, despite getting another suspension, was still the premier 3-technique in Dallas.
Now it’s February 2019, and the only thing that’s stayed the same is the dominance of Lawrence. Antwaun Woods established himself as the Cowboys’ long-awaited 1-technique with an impressive story, and Irving has seemingly become too much of a headache to deal with.