Dorance, Cowboys 4th round pick in 2018, just
2 years after Dak was picked in the 4th round &
became the Cowboys most successful 4th round
pick ever.

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September 19 2021
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Dorance Armstrong
Photo: https://tiny.one/DoranceArmstrong2021

This is by far the biggest and most extensive
opportunity Dorance Armstrong has been given
since he has become a member of the Dallas
Cowboys [4th round draft pick in 2018].

With the definite absence of DeMarcus Law-
rence and the presumed loss of Randy Gre-
gory for week 2 due to COVID-19 protocols,
Armstrong is going into week two as DE1.

The Cowboys will absolutely need a breakout
performance from the young 4th-year veteran
out of the University of Kansas. Armstrong has
only tallied 2.5 sacks in his career thus far, but
the sentiment out of camp, even before all of
these injuries occurred, was that this year ...

.... looked to be the season Armstrong really
came into his own.

DeMarcus Lawrence is widely viewed as the
heart & soul of this defensive unit, and what he
brings is beyond statistics. Armstrong has some
big shoes to fill, however, Armstrong doesn't have
to be Lawrence, he just has to be the best version
of himself.

If he can find a way to maximize his traits & skills,
he may be able to positively affect this game & the
games going forward.

With Lawrence out for upwards of 2 months, this is
going to be the biggest and best chance Armstrong
will get as he continues through his contract year.

However, beyond the broad scope of the season,
more specifically this Sunday he needs to find a way
to consistently pressure Justin Herbert.

That doesn't necessarily need to equal a handful of
sacks, although that would be welcomed, it has to
equal disruption in the form of pressures.

The Cowboys will need to make Herbert uncomfort-
able if they want to be successful Sunday afternoon.

That burden wont fall squarely on the shoulders of
Dorance Armstrong as it is believed the Cowboys
will get creative and find ways to incorporate the
likes of Micah Parsons & Jaylon Smith in the pass
rushing.

Still, the Cowboys will need to see the young man
group up fast and make an immediate impact versus
the Chargers and how he plays is the biggest X-fac-
tor for the Cowboys.

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