Ever since trading Micah Parsons before the season, it’s clear that the precedent Dallas wants to set defensively going forward is being able to stop the run. Adding Kenny Clark in the Parsons trade and Solomon Thomas in free agency has helped with that, but now the Cowboys have one of the best run stoppers in the league joining their ranks.
Quinnen Williams, who stands at 6’3, 303, is a big and wide player that can line up in various spots along the defensive line as a one-tech, 2i, three-tech, really whatever you want him to be. Regardless of where he lines up, you can usually count on opposing offenses to send two bodies his way, like the Buccaneers do on this play here.
The issue is Tampa Bay’s left guard only briefly helps the tackle before climbing to take the linebacker, which leaves Williams one-on-one. That usually doesn’t end well for opposing linemen. Williams is firmly planted, has both of his hands firmly engaged with the tackle, and is so strong he can shed his block with essentially one arm, flinging the tackle to the ground. Then, he’s one-on-one with the running back Bucky Irving and holds on for the tackle as he tries to spin away.
Quinnen Williams’ ability to disrupt the QB in the pocket