Along with having one of the best names in all of football, Joe Bob Clements’ group of defensive lineman was one of the bright spots for Oklahoma State this season.
I hope somehow, someday, there’s a way to unite Clements with Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Jim Bob Cooter. That would undoubtedly be the best name combination in the history of sports. Anyway, let’s take a look at how the Cowboys’ defensive front performed in 2017.
Performance
When evaluating the defensive line as a whole, there are a few elements I believe should be considered:
- Hits, pressures and sacks on opposing quarterbacks
- Opposing yards per carry
- Tackles for loss
The Cowboys racked up 30 sacks this season, which was good enough for third in the Big 12.