Will we ever have a dominant Oline again? - Dallas Cowboys Forum

Bleu Star · 11-22-2012

We have been talking about this for years. Outside of Tyron who is indeed a certified stud, our offensive line is still mostly a rag tag unit of slip ins and hopefuls. While one should always be hopeful, there has to be some level of dexterity entered into the selection process in order to increase the possibility of success. Where to we need to get to in order to see real action during the offseason? Do you believe the addition of Bill Calahan will help to skew the draft mindset in that particular direction during the offseason? It goes without saying that we are all mostly on pins and needles every time Romo drops back. While Romo does have his misgivings (not unique to him.. everyone has them), you cannot expect a quarterback to remain efficient with an average of 3 seconds or less in the pocket (if it ever forms). Even still, against all odds, the guy that gives me fits every week remains efficient depite the obvious inefficiency on the offensive line. Make no mistake, Romo urks me, and then in the same breath, he amazes me. The fact that he is putting up the stats that he is amassing behind that offensive line speaks volumes to his ability to shrug the obvious and remain thick skinned. So many other teams out there see the importance and have addressed their olines. Is it too much to *** for just one draft filled with interior offensive linemen?

Frozen700 · 11-22-2012

No.........

theogt · 11-22-2012

Get Costa healthy, spend $$$ on a free agent guard or tackle, draft the highest rated guard or tackle. Easy peasy.

tomson75 · 11-22-2012

Sure.

THe question is whether or not we'll have one before we lose all of the current talent we have now. It'd be nice to see the Witten, Ware, and Romos not be hamstrung by the OL their entire careers.

Cowboys&LakersFan · 11-22-2012

Maybe maybe not, but in do we really need a dominant offensive line? No. Look at the Giants last year and the Packers the year before that. They were mediocre at best up front, but they had what we currently have and that is a very mobile, accurate, and good quarterback. Really the only Super Bowl Champion in recent memory to have a great/dominant offensive line was the 2009 New Orleans Saints. Give me a good quarterback, good receivers, good defense, and I'll take my chances.

Manwiththeplan · 11-22-2012

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Originally Posted by theogt

Get Costa healthy, spend $$$ on a free agent guard or tackle, draft the highest rated guard or tackle. Easy peasy.

unless I over looked someone, I don't think there is a free agent lineman at any position worth spending money on.

FiveRings · 11-22-2012

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Get Costa healthy, spend $$$ on a free agent guard or tackle, draft the highest rated guard or tackle. Easy peasy.

Costa is decent but in no way,shape or form is he going to anchor a dominant O Line

Risen Star · 11-22-2012

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Costa is decent but in no way,shape or form is he going to anchor a dominant O Line

Preach it.

It's sad when you read things like that. Shows how long it's been that there was actual quality play there. The fans can't even remember what it looks like.

theogt · 11-22-2012

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Costa is decent but in no way,shape or form is he going to anchor a dominant O Line

He's probably our best lineman right now.

WPBCowboysFan · 11-22-2012

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Originally Posted by Risen Star

Preach it.

It's sad when you read things like that. Shows how long it's been that there was actual quality play there. The fans can't even remember what it looks like.

And this is exactly why it is so important to savor every moment when your team is doing well. You never know when or if you will see it again.

I told my wife in the early stages of the 90's team run that I was going to enjoy every moment because it had been a long time since we had a good team and you never know the future. Little did I know that 16 yrs of Jerruh would be this bad.

ConstantReboot · 11-22-2012

Jerry would rather have skill players than a dominant oline. Funny that our dream team of the 90s was all about dominating teams on the line of scrimmage.

Garrett got rid of Gurode so he can start Costa. He also got rid of Holland which was our best linemen last year. This goes to show you that either Garrett doesn't care about the oline that much, or that he really thinks that it can easily be fixed with coaching. Thats why Callahan is here - he is supposed to perform miracles like part the Red Sea and turn water into wine.

Howardlittleton64 · 11-22-2012

Not with Mr. Jones in charge. He doesn't value the position, can't evaluate the talent (or lack there of) on the team, and has no idea how to build a team.

lwehlers · 11-22-2012

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Originally Posted by theogt

He's probably our best lineman right now.

thats pretty sad when costa is reguarded as the best lineman. smith is the best and we just need to build from there. livings has been ok. the right side is just a complete mess.

coogrfan · 11-22-2012

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Not with Mr. Jones in charge. He doesn't value the position, can't evaluate the talent (or lack there of) on the team, and has no idea how to build a team.

Exactly.

Howardlittleton64 · 11-22-2012

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Originally Posted by theogt

He's probably our best lineman right now.

Oh I get it because he hasn't really played