Even though the pads haven’t come on just yet, there are some early standouts so far at Dallas Cowboys training camp.

One Cowboys offseason addition mentions that new defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus's relentless style brings the best out of the defensive unit.

Childress comes to the Cowboys as a player with excellent ball skills. Over his 62 collegiate games, he had 18 pass breakups. He can play safety, but he can play multiple spots in the secondary if needed. Childress would be playing behind Malik Hooker and Markquese Bell.

Two keywords at Dallas Cowboys training, camp: energy, and excitement. But who owns the excitement? I think maybe DE Sam Williams does, and so does Coach Brian Schottenheimer.

Cowboys LB Kenneth Murray is favored to win a starting role, but he was absent from the team's training camp practice on Thursday for a family matter.

The rookie’s get off has been noticeable, with his speed to go quarterback hunting catching the eye on nearly every play. Plus, his ability to get out into the flat and snuff out a screen play was also a big tick in the rookie’s column.

DaRon Bland is currently away from Cowboys camp as he and his wife prepare to welcome their newborn this week.

NFL Training Camp is underway, and the Dallas Cowboys are aiming to build a strong team under first-year head coach Brian Schottenheimer.