The deck does struggle against control unless you get that super sweet curve out
I think I am prejudiced against Exert, Cohort, and all tapping mechanics
Sure, your opponent gets too as well, but if youre dropping a creature with an exceptionally powerful enter the battlefield trigger, like Atraxa, Grand Unifier, a creature that is practically unstoppable like Emrakul, the Aeons Torn, or an enchantment that gives you free rein to do whatever you like Omniscience, you basically guaranteed a win
Offering damage to any target whenever an opponent draws a card (provided its not the first one during the draw step) Orcish Bowmasters is utterly vicious in Commander
T3 Bodyguard to protect Nala
Kadena basically guarantees an extra draw each turn and Kausts card draw is contingent on creatures dealing combat damage the same turn they turn face-up