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Cowboys O-Line Shuffle: Steele's Job in Jeopardy?
7 Sep
Summary
- Terence Steele's starting job at right tackle is uncertain.
- Broderick Jones was acquired from the Pittsburgh Steelers.
- Tyler Smith may move to left tackle if Guyton is injured.
The Dallas Cowboys' offensive line presents a mix of familiar faces and emerging concerns as the new season approaches. While Tyler Guyton, Tyler Smith, Cooper Beebe, Tyler Booker, and Terence Steele are penciled in as starters, last season's struggles with injuries and performance disruptions underscore the need for depth. Terence Steele's position at right tackle is particularly precarious, with his starting role now questionable following a pay cut and continued performance issues.
The team has actively sought solutions, trading Nate Thomas to the Houston Texans and acquiring former first-round pick Broderick Jones from the Pittsburgh Steelers. Jones, recovering from spinal fusion surgery, is expected to compete for the right tackle spot, signaling a potential shift away from Steele.
Depth options include T.J. Bass, Ajani Cornelius, and Drew Shelton. Bass is seen as a versatile interior lineman, while Cornelius, a recent draft pick, shows promise at guard. Rookie Drew Shelton is considered a developmental prospect needing significant improvement.
A significant contingency plan involves Tyler Smith, an elite guard, potentially shifting to left tackle if Tyler Guyton faces an extended absence. Given Guyton's history of missed games, this scenario, though undesirable, remains a possibility for the Cowboys' offensive front.
