I really want to be excited about Leighton Vander Esch, because everything I've been reading is good and I'm watching some of his highlights and he's a monster in the middle of the field, but I can't shake this feeling that his ability won't translate to the NFL level.
He's an athletic freak. He's smart. He has a laser focus on the ball. He's huge and destroys ballcarriers with ease. He fills a glaring need in the LB corps and will likely be a day one starter. But, growing up a Cowboys fan in the Jerry Jones era, I will always err on the side of caution.
If the Cowboys somehow manage to trade for Earl Thomas after this, then I will cry tears of joy.