Last year was not the season that Dallas Cowboys fans, coaches and players alike envisaged. Least of all defensive lineman Jeremy Mincey. After a surprisingly successful 2014, much was expected. But a 4-12 record fell desperately short of what anyone wanted.
Signing with the Cowboys in 2014, Mincey had a bigger impact than expected. He helped the defense compete. Starting every game, he led the team in sacks (6), made 26 tackles, forced 2 fumbles and recovered 2 fumbles. Those figures are comparable to Greg Hardy‘s production this season.
The addition of Hardy as well as new draftee Randy Gregory meant dependency on Mincey was less.