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Five thoughts on the Dallas Cowboys preseason so far

By Michael H. Vu

Aug 13, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; A general view of the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum during the fourth quarter between the Los Angeles Rams and the Dallas Cowboys Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 13, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; A general view of the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum during the fourth quarter between the Los Angeles Rams and the Dallas Cowboys Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 26, 2015; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Cedric Thornton (72) tackles Washington Redskins running back Alfred Morris (46) for a loss during the second quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 26, 2015; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Cedric Thornton (72) tackles Washington Redskins running back Alfred Morris (46) for a loss during the second quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports /

Cedric Thornton Detonates the Middle Pack

My goodness.

I swear, something was wrong with my television set for a little bit there. Was that a blue jersey getting past the line of scrimmage? How could that possibly be done with such power and speed?

Don’t those come with yellow flags and false start preaches from the guys wearing stripes?

Look: defensive pressure isn’t one of the things the Dallas Cowboys are known for. But Cedric Thornton truly showed his power and “Marnielli” like quality against the Rams.

The former Philadelphia Eagles player hunted, chased, and accelerated even when the ball was out of his range.

The 28-year-old signed a four-year deal worth more than $18 million last March. The Arkansas native is looking to earn his mighty dollar. The Cowboys camp couldn’t be happier.

Bottom line: Impressed.

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