Cowboys OLB DeMarcus Ware vs. Eagles LT Jason Peters: Peters returns to the starting lineup this week after missing the last two games with a hamstring injury.
He is a large man that will struggle at times to move. Peters can be a little slow-footed and will become overextended in his pass set. There are times where he will give up the corner and allow the rusher to get around him. The harder that the rusher gets to the shoulder, the harder it is for him to work in front of his man.
Ware is the type of player that gives Peters fits because he has a hard time adjusting to his rush. If Peters tries to overset and get wide, Ware can take him down inside. It is under this type of pressure that Peters will struggle because he will not be able to adjust quickly enough.
I believe that Ware will try to keep a wider rush path in this game, as will Anthony Spencer. Vick has made some of his bigger runs this season when the rush gets trapped inside, he reads the coverage and he takes the ball outside. Peters wants you to rush him down the middle so he can use his mass to stop the defender’s charge because he doesn’t have to move his feet.
Earlier this week, Ware was asked if it makes a difference rushing a left-handed quarterback. His response was, he thought it was good that Vick could see him coming on the rush. Against Peters this week, Vick might see Ware a bunch.
