Guard James Daniels was detailing the Cowboys’ defensive linemen — how their high motors help them win one-on-one matchups and, therefore, allow Dallas to get to the quarterback without blitzing — when he was asked where they ranked among Bears opponents.
“Recently?” he said. “It’s not even close — they’re the best.”
Offensive coordinator Mark Helfrich used another word three times to describe the havoc the linemen bring to opposing blockers — and the quarterback — on passing downs.
“These guys are elite, elite, elite in that regard … ” he said. “Every O-line gets beat by these guys.