4 Impressive Dallas Cowboys so far at 2020 training camp
By Randy Gurzi
4. Francis Bernard, LB
Michael Gehlken of the Dallas Morning News, also named an undrafted free agent who he believes can make this team, linebacker Francis Bernard. After not hearing his name called in the 2020 NFL Draft, Bernard found his way to the Dallas Cowboys and making this team was going to be an uphill battle.
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The Cowboys are stacked at linebacker with two of the best young players in the game already occupying roles there. Jaylon Smith and Leighton Vander Esch are the unquestioned starters and they helped make this defense a feared unit in 2018 when they were both on top of their games.
As for the third starter, there’s Sean Lee who returned on a one-year deal. Lee has always been one of the best in the game but injuries have slowed him down. However, he’s coming off his first-ever 16-game season and recorded 86 tackles and a pick in the process.
None of those three will be moved and Joe Thomas is set as one of the primary backups. For Bernard, he can find a way to become the fifth guy as long as he continues to play the way he has during camp.
Gehlken said Bernardbroke up a pass and had solid coverage on Ezekiel Elliott on one play which is great for a rookie, especially one who came in by way of free agency. He’s also been a great communicator, which leads him to be one of the big surprises in these practices.