Nguyen must get physical, physical

Cowboys MLB Dat Nguyen is an excellent player in the 4-3 scheme, in which he is protected by the defensive tackles. Nguyen is at his best when he slithers through holes along the offensive line and makes plays in the backfield. He can do that when he doesn't have to engage blockers. But he must prove he can play inside linebacker in the 3-4 scheme, which will provide much less protection.

He'll have to be physical take on blockers and still make tackles.

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