His primary competition is third-round pick Jason Williams, an amazing athlete who has miles to go mentally before the coaches could feel comfortable putting him on the field for third downs. Sixth-rounder Stephen Hodge is a darkhorse, but his development was slowed by an injury that kept him off the field for most of the off-season practices. Keith Brooking wants a chance to compete, but he's better suited to be a two-down player at this point of his career.
This was one of BP pet cats. He was a first round pick and three years in the NFL and Dallas is looking at him to be their nickle LB. They have already given the starting job away and it does not even look like he will be given a chance to for it.