It’s no secret what Sean Lee means to this defense. All one has to do is look at the Cowboys’ record with and without him. When healthy, Lee is one of the very best linebackers in the league, and his ability to read the offense, fly to the ball, and make the play so quick the offense hasn’t even been fully set up is astonishing.
Part of this success has to do with Lee’s ability to run through gaps that are opened up wide by the defensive line. But the defensive line has recently been looking to get smaller for the purpose of more speed when rushing the passer.