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Rod Marinelli gave rookie DE Dorance Armstrong an interesting assignment

Rookie defensive end Dorance Armstrong wasn't around Rod Marinelli very long before he was given his first assignment. The Cowboys defensive coordinator has been known to have players study former stars.

Armstrong, a fourth-round pick out of Kansas, was told to find out all he could about Hall of Fame pass rusher Chris Doleman.

In 15 seasons (1985-1999) with the Vikings, Falcons and 49ers, Doleman recorded 150.5 sacks and 914 tackles.

What did Armstrong learn about the eight-time Pro Bowler?

"He was a real good dude, a monster off the edge," he said. "He played real physical at all times.