TRADED Cowboys trade for OT Broderick Jones

[Floatyworm]

I'm going to take a guess and say that Jerry gave away another 4th round pick

No....He wanted another 4th round pick

 

[MoistMayonnaise]

400 posts, 20 pages.

Is this guy going to help the team, or is Jerral just rearranging the deck chairs in his yacht?

 

[jblaze2004]

I wonder if we resign him to a cheap 2 year extension within a few weeks. He is a FA at the end of this season.

 

[Proof]

georgia dawg.
i don't mind this move at all.

me neither. insurance / depth upside, and playing with a more talented group and with a pretty good OL coach in klayton

 

[AsthmaField]

Meh. Gave a third but got a 4th back, so it is just moving back a few spots in the middle of the draft. It isn’t like Dallas just gave their 3rd.

I don’t know a whole lot about the player but it looks like Dallas is just taking a flyer that he might see the light and develop. He is physically talented.

I think that we have some really good coaches for the OL… especially Klayton Adams. That guy is a superior OL coach. Maybe they can do something with him.

 

[Proof]

David Bailey is going to do that to a lot of Tackles in this league.

But this trade certainly confirms what many Cowboys fans could clearly see - we have a problem at OT. Broderick Jones is a curious acquisition because he has been underwhelming for a first round pick.

Curious move. Not that we picked up an OT. But…this guy?

right. super star pass rusher gets best of OL? oh no lol

 

[Kwyn]

Yikes lets hope that maybe a different blocking scheme fits him.

T Broderick Jones, Pittsburgh Steelers​

Jones’ tenure with the Steelers has hardly gone according to plan. The 14th overall pick in 2023 has played to just a 58.1 overall PFF grade through his first three years, and his 22 sacks surrendered are the fourth-most among tackles in that span.

Jones was already put on notice when Pittsburgh declined his fifth-year option, then selected Max Iheanachor in the first round of April’s draft. Beyond that, Jones has generally struggled in the preseason, giving up three sacks over two games while playing well into the fourth quarter with the Steelers’ backups.

Offensive line depth is always coveted, which could preserve a roster spot for Jones — especially with Iheanachor hardly practicing due to an injury. Yet it also wouldn’t come as a total shock to see Jones traded or cut by Sunday, as a fresh start seems inevitable for both sides in the next year.

Broderick Jones would likely be a better natural fit for the Dallas Cowboys' blocking scheme than he is in Pittsburgh's wide-zone system.

His physical profile and playing style align cleanly with what Dallas demands from its offensive tackles under Brian Schottenheimer.

Why He Fits Dallas Better​

• Physicality & Finishing (Power/Duo Fit): Coming out of Georgia, Jones' trademark trait was his mean streak, grip strength, and explosive initial punch. Dallas runs a heavy amount of Duo, Power-O, and inside-gap concepts that require tackles to create vertical movement and blow defenders off the ball. Jones excels when he can play downhill and bully edge setters, rather than constantly moving laterally.
• Comfort in Jump Sets & Vertical Sets: At Georgia, Jones operated in a pro-style system where he relied on aggressive, physical sets to stun pass rushers early. Dallas’s pass protection uses frequent jump sets to take the fight to edge rushers at the line of scrimmage, which suits Jones' explosive upper-body strength and long reach.
• Second-Level Disruption: In gap schemes, tackles are often asked to execute combination blocks before climbing to seal linebackers. Jones’s athletic traits make him dangerous when charging straight forward to clear out linebackers in space, a core requirement for Dallas' interior-driven run game.

Why the Steelers Scheme Has Been a Tougher Transition​

• Wide-Zone Footwork Demands: Arthur Smith’s scheme in Pittsburgh requires tackles to consistently hit bucket steps, stretch laterally, and turn edge defenders. While Jones is athletic, his footwork can get over-extended when constantly asked to reach-block faster defensive ends on the outside edge.
• Position Swapping: Pittsburgh’s scheme reliance on specific lateral techniques—combined with moving Jones between right tackle and left tackle early in his career—magnified his raw footwork tendencies.

In Dallas, where the mandate for tackles is establishing a hard, physical point of attack and protecting the pocket on quick drop-backs, Jones' raw power, aggression, and size would be leveraged far more naturally.

Which lmm did you use? Good prompt

 

[Kwyn]

Got to adjust my 53 for this acquistion:

OFFENSE
QB (3) Prescott, Howell Milton
RB (3) Williams, Davis Blue
FB (1) Luepke
TE (3) Ferguson, Spann-Ford, Schoonmaker
WR (6) Lamb, Pickens, Flournoy, Turpin, Mingo, Brown
OL (10) Guyton, Smith, Beebe, Booker, Steele, Bass, Jones, Keegan, Thomas, Shelton

DEFENSE
OLB (5) Gary, Eze, Miller, Lawrence, Houston
DT (5) Williams, Clark, Ogbonnia, Bullard, Overton
ILB (4) Overshown, Winters, Barham, James
CB (5) Bland, Durant, Revel, Steward, Moore
S (5) Downs, Thompson, Hooker, Bell, Locke

SPECIAL TEAMS
K (1) Aubrey
P (1) Anger
LS (1) Sieg

I'd either cut Thomas or try to put Shelton on the practice squad and either keep Williams/Wheat or Barron instead, but I'm not sure that the team will do that and I'm trying to guess what the team will do, not what I want them to do.

They may just immediately make him a IR stash with Liufau. That would give him another month of rehab and weight room to get back some weight and strength that he lost with eight months away from football

It would probably be best for him but could be a longshot because Jerry is going to want to talk Monday about this been another step toward a championship

 

[Risen Star]

 

[Sydla]

Steep price for a project

 

[Denim Chicken]

Now we will keep two unplayable OL on the roster.i don't get this move. He offers nothing over Nate Thomas.

 

[AsthmaField]

Yikes lets hope that maybe a different blocking scheme fits him.

T Broderick Jones, Pittsburgh Steelers​

Jones’ tenure with the Steelers has hardly gone according to plan. The 14th overall pick in 2023 has played to just a 58.1 overall PFF grade through his first three years, and his 22 sacks surrendered are the fourth-most among tackles in that span.

Jones was already put on notice when Pittsburgh declined his fifth-year option, then selected Max Iheanachor in the first round of April’s draft. Beyond that, Jones has generally struggled in the preseason, giving up three sacks over two games while playing well into the fourth quarter with the Steelers’ backups.

Offensive line depth is always coveted, which could preserve a roster spot for Jones — especially with Iheanachor hardly practicing due to an injury. Yet it also wouldn’t come as a total shock to see Jones traded or cut by Sunday, as a fresh start seems inevitable for both sides in the next year.

Broderick Jones would likely be a better natural fit for the Dallas Cowboys' blocking scheme than he is in Pittsburgh's wide-zone system.

His physical profile and playing style align cleanly with what Dallas demands from its offensive tackles under Brian Schottenheimer.

Why He Fits Dallas Better​

• Physicality & Finishing (Power/Duo Fit): Coming out of Georgia, Jones' trademark trait was his mean streak, grip strength, and explosive initial punch. Dallas runs a heavy amount of Duo, Power-O, and inside-gap concepts that require tackles to create vertical movement and blow defenders off the ball. Jones excels when he can play downhill and bully edge setters, rather than constantly moving laterally.
• Comfort in Jump Sets & Vertical Sets: At Georgia, Jones operated in a pro-style system where he relied on aggressive, physical sets to stun pass rushers early. Dallas’s pass protection uses frequent jump sets to take the fight to edge rushers at the line of scrimmage, which suits Jones' explosive upper-body strength and long reach.
• Second-Level Disruption: In gap schemes, tackles are often asked to execute combination blocks before climbing to seal linebackers. Jones’s athletic traits make him dangerous when charging straight forward to clear out linebackers in space, a core requirement for Dallas' interior-driven run game.

Why the Steelers Scheme Has Been a Tougher Transition​

• Wide-Zone Footwork Demands: Arthur Smith’s scheme in Pittsburgh requires tackles to consistently hit bucket steps, stretch laterally, and turn edge defenders. While Jones is athletic, his footwork can get over-extended when constantly asked to reach-block faster defensive ends on the outside edge.
• Position Swapping: Pittsburgh’s scheme reliance on specific lateral techniques—combined with moving Jones between right tackle and left tackle early in his career—magnified his raw footwork tendencies.

In Dallas, where the mandate for tackles is establishing a hard, physical point of attack and protecting the pocket on quick drop-backs, Jones' raw power, aggression, and size would be leveraged far more naturally.

Yeah he does fit what Klayton Adams wants much more than McCarthy’s blocking scheme. That was my first thought.

Dropping their pick back from the third to the fourth round is a fair price to pay for a shot at getting a guy this physical back on track.

 

[speedkilz88]

Now we will keep two unplayable OL on the roster.i don't get this move. He offers nothing over Nate Thomas.

If he gets his strength/weight back he is suppose to be a better player than Thomas, more in line with someone that can compete with Terence Steele at RT.

 

[gimmesix]

400 posts, 20 pages.

Is this guy going to help the team, or is Jerral just rearranging the deck chairs in his yacht?

Is his yacht the Titanic?

 

[Risen Star]

Meh. Gave a third but got a 4th back, so it is just moving back a few spots in the middle of the draft. It isn’t like Dallas just gave their 3rd.

I don’t know a whole lot about the player but it looks like Dallas is just taking a flyer that he might see the light and develop. He is physically talented.

I think that we have some really good coaches for the OL… especially Klayton Adams. That guy is a superior OL coach. Maybe they can do something with him.

Yeah he does fit what Klayton Adams wants much more than McCarthy’s blocking scheme. That was my first thought.

Dropping their pick back from the third to the fourth round is a fair price to pay for a shot at getting a guy this physical back on track.

Damn. You went from not knowing a whole lot about the player to proclaiming him a better fit for our scheme in 7 minutes. Impressive.

 

[Risen Star]

Now we will keep two unplayable OL on the roster.i don't get this move. He offers nothing over Nate Thomas.

I mean, he's much more athletic than Nate Thomas.

 

[gimmesix]

If he gets his strength/weight back he is suppose to be a better player than Thomas, more in line with someone that can compete with Terence Steele at RT.

Yeah, I don't think Thomas's issues are mental. I think physically he just doesn't have real great feet. He tries to compensate for it by getting out of his stance quickly (hence the false starts) but more athletic ends can take advantage of his athletic shortcomings. Other than the injury, there are no athletic shortcomings with Jones. It's all technique/mental.

 

[kskboys]

400 posts, 20 pages.

Is this guy going to help the team, or is Jerral just rearranging the deck chairs in his yacht?

If he's recovered from last year's neck surgery, good player.

 

[kskboys]

Yeah, I don't think Thomas's issues are mental. I think physically he just doesn't have real great feet. He tries to compensate for it by getting out of his stance quickly (hence the false starts) but more athletic ends can take advantage of his athletic shortcomings. Other than the injury, there are no athletic shortcomings with Jones. It's all technique/mental.

Well said.

And he hasn't been terrible. This is no Alex Barron.

 

[kskboys]

Now we will keep two unplayable OL on the roster.i don't get this move. He offers nothing over Nate Thomas.

Not true.