The Dallas Cowboys selected
Bradlee Anae in the fifth round of the 2020 NFL draft and while many wondered why he had dropped, he was viewed as a good pickup by the Cowboys. Anae had proven capable of handling talent, having had success against a top OT prospect in Austin Jackson and future Cowboys’ rookie starter
Terence Steele while in college.
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I still think it had more to do with Aldon and the love for Armstrong for whatever reason. Glad Nolan is gone!
the strange under-use of Gregory played a huge part in DL coach Jim Tomsula getting the axe, as Gregory has
become a big fan of Jerry Jones, and spots where he's only getting 10% snaps and only 11 reps vs Ravens, was the
final piece that wasnt gonna be tolerated by the Jones.
As Mike Fish pointed out recently it got to a point that the average Dorace Armstrong became more of a favorite than the vastly more talented Gregory.
Even as a nickel pass rush specialist, Anae wasn't gonna see much time with old school Tomsula around.
It's also needs to be mentioned that Anae dominated both the practice sessions at the Senior Bowl, as well as the
Senior Bowl game itself... to add more, he made quite an impression in this past Cowboys training camp in limited time.
As for his run defense, he's a rookie and may not have mastered the nuisances and technique of run defense .yet
but his pure pass rush off the edge was sorely needed with Dlaw not returning his sack master act of 2 years ago, and
Aldon Smith fading badly down the 2nd half of the season as a pass rusher.
How can you even come close to learning better run defense and gaining valuable experience with your vet DL coach
virtually red shirting you all season ?
