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20 Questions: Which Linebacker Wins Role Of Starting “Sam” Position?

Despite completing four weeks of OTAs and mini-camp practices, several things remain unsettled for the Cowboys. When the team reports to training camp on July 28 in Oxnard, Calif., several questions still need answers.

The staff writers at DallasCowboys.com – Rob Phillips, David Helman, Nick Eatman and Bryan Broaddus – will attempt to answer these questions before the start of training camp.

Today, the staff continues the series with an attempt to answer who wins the strong-side linebacker position.

19) Which Linebacker Wins Competition For Starting “Sam” Position?

Nick Eatman: Obviously this question would be higher on the list if this were a position that played a bigger role in the defense.