The Dallas Cowboys linebacker\u2019s career trajectory is quite the mystery. He\u2019s being asked to play a new position, leading to concerns from many, but he\u2019s making the most out of it. And he has legit roster hopes. <\/p>\n
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It\u2019s starting to sound like a plot twist is brewing for a Dallas Cowboys player on what could be a last chance type of season. When defensive coordinator Christian Parker announced Marist Liufau would move from inside linebacker to outside linebacker\/edge rusher, it raised concerns. <\/p>\n
After all, a position switch in Year 3 of a player\u2019s career is often a dangerous sign. But based on recent words from Cowboys national scout Ross Wuensche during an interview with Crown Global Media<\/a>, it would be a mistake to look at things that way. <\/p>\n Liufau is turning heads in practice<\/p>\n When speaking about Liufau changing positions, Wuensche had a very optimistic tone. <\/p>\n \u201cI think he\u2019s got new life, man,\u201d Wuensche said. \u201cHe balled out yesterday. He looks good. He looks like he\u2019s put on a little weight. [. . .] I think [his versatility is] what we loved about him coming out, and he\u2019s shown it. He\u2019s taken to the new defense. I think he\u2019s going to be a really cool matchup piece for us.\u201d<\/p>\n That isn\u2019t a guarantee Liufau is making the roster. But if you ask me, it does sound like the Cowboys have a vision for him. <\/p>\n \u201cI\u2019m telling you, he balled out,\u201d Wuensche added. \u201cHe\u2019s going to have a chance. I do think he\u2019s got a new lease on life. Not like he got buried or anything, but his ability to move to multiple spots and handle it mentally. He\u2019s got the length, he\u2019s got the play style we\u2019re looking for, and like I said, he looks like he\u2019s filled out. He looks great.\u201d<\/p>\n Wuensche added looking at Parker\u2019s defense, it\u2019s clear Liufau can play that versatile role for the Cowboys. Going into mandatory minicamp and later, training camp, Liufau has a chance to continue to impress. And the good news for him is this isn\u2019t a new situation to him. <\/p>\n Liufau already played the part in Notre Dame<\/p>\n During his Notre Dame career, Marist Liufau was one of the more heavily debated players on the entire roster. Blessed with great length, an NFL frame, and plenty of explosiveness, his athleticism popped from the very beginning. Once he started getting defensive reps, his range and explosiveness allowed him to make some huge plays.<\/p>\n The debate centered around Liufau\u2019s instincts at linebacker, and whether a more simplistic role would be best for him. Liufau was used to rush off the edge at times due to his length, twitch, and bend, where he did create some flash plays. When he was used as an attacking player during his time in South Bend, it always made for a more consistent version of Liufau, which is why some thought a role as a 3-4 outside linebacker might be his best fit coming out of college.<\/p>\n
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