Terrence Steele Concerns

DLaw might have something to do with that. In real games most teams give help to whoever is blocking him with a RB or TE.

Jarntt said:

OK, but I'm holding you to that

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He was better than fine last year and he was actually healthy and available to play all season. Unlike another RT of ours....

JJHLH1 said:

Getting dominated by Parsons isn’t a concern.

Steele is a definite upgrade from Collins.

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Not true.Collins was a knucklehead, but pro bowl caliber talent which Steele doesn’t have.

If Steele was stuffing Parsons on every play this title would just say Micah Parsons instead of Terrence Steele, and the same exact people complaining would be in here complaining. Poor Steele, having to go up against that monster all day.

Cboyfan4ever said:

Not true.Collins was a knucklehead, but pro bowl caliber talent which Steele doesn’t have.

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Collins was Pro Bowl caliber in 2019 but regressed mightily since then which is why the team got rid of him.

Steele is definitely a concern. Obviously I hope he takes a big leap and turn into a solid pro for the team. But, as of today, RT is a concern for me.

Coogiguy03 said:

Last year we witnessed a hidden gem in Steele. I'm not sure if it had to do with competition making him play better (Collins) or he really worked that hard to get better in the off season.

So far in camp I'm not sure he's looked that good. I know the season hasn't started, but is anyone concerned? God forbid the bad snaps mostly came against #11 and we know how terrible #11 is (ha ha). But is hunger still the same, I hope he builds off last season. Give me your thoughts

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Always concerned because we don't know how a player is going to perform until he does it. We have seen Steele, so we know somewhat what to expect, but this year, he's the clear starter and teams have lots of footage of him to study in order to know how best to attack him. Whether he'll be up to that challenge is hard to say.

That being said, there's a lot about training camp that does not mirror what will happen during games. For one thing, there are a lot more one-on-ones/isolation drills in camp while the offensive line works as a unit during games with blocking schemes that give the lineman specific assignments on each play. Now, of course, there are some drills where the line blocks as a unit, but it's important to notice when it is just one-on-one blocking.

Second, there's a speed difference between practice and games, so if you're going half-speed and the defender is not, then you're going to get beat. Games ramp up the urgency compared to maybe getting a little lackadaisical at times during practices. That's not really a good excuse because if one player is going all out, your intensity needs to match that ... but that's not the reality.

Third, he's getting beat by a couple of our best pass rushers. Of course, other teams have good to great pass rushers as well, but consider the number of reps that these guys see each other in practice. Steele is going against Lawrence and Parsons down after down after down, so they are very familiar with each other and he gets every move in the book thrown at him for them to win on occasion. Going into each regular-season game, film study is a very important part of the process to understand what the player(s) you'll be facing like to do and how to counter it, not just as a single lineman but as the entire line. It's a good thing for him to go against the technique and power of Lawrence and the speed of Parsons because it gives him two distinct styles to go against.

Now, maybe I'm just trying to explain away his losses, but I just think the distinction between camp and games is important. I hope too that he's able to build off last season, but what he showed us last year might be the best that we can expect. Las year, he was a really solid run blocker and an OK pass blocker. We might have to live with that.

Based largely upon reports that I'm seeing of late, I think it's entirely possible that the Cowboys might start looking for a RT very soon. Credit is probably due for Terence Steele to have improved as he has to this point, although more is expected to fill that role. The days and weeks ahead might very well present a time when another candidate is found to fill the RT spot. Let's sit tight and keep a close watch on whatever lies ahead. It's a key issue.

88sAndHeartbreak said:

Showing one rep against Micah of all players isn't a sound argument. He will be ok.

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There are 10+ others, and you know it. Looking away while making excuses doesn't make the problem go away.

BourbonBalz said:

Go back and take a look at our Oline during the Super Bowl years in the 90’s. We had several UDFAs and low draft picks on a great Oline.

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With real coaching theres a difference

Bobhaze said:

I would be very wary about watching TC videos to decide how any player is doing.

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I'm just going to continue to believe that Simi is the second coming of TO, thank you very much.

i've not read anything from camp that has said he's having a bad camp or looks horrible.
he's improved each year he's been in the league.
no reason to think it stops now.
we have a deep rich history with udfa's becoming excellent players for us.
the story continues with steele.
no concern.

America's Cowboy said:

There are 10+ others, and you know it. Looking away while making excuses doesn't make the problem go away.

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Making snap judgments from TC videos isn't the answer either. Too many variables to consider, unless you know the play and assignments.

MarcusRock said:

I'm just going to continue to believe that Simi is the second coming of TO, thank you very much.

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You will find several allies on that opinion, lol.

88sAndHeartbreak said:

Making snap judgments from TC videos isn't the answer either. Too many variables to consider, unless you know the play and assignments.

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There is no excuse for getting beat that badly. None. Same goes for Biadasz.

Bullflop said:

Based largely upon reports that I'm seeing of late, I think it's entirely possible that the Cowboys might start looking for a RT very soon. Credit is probably due for Terence Steele to have improved as he has to this point, although more is expected to fill that role. The days and weeks ahead might very well present a time when another candidate is found to fill the RT spot. Let's sit tight and keep a close watch on whatever lies ahead. It's a key issue.

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Good point here. Steele would actually make a great swing Tackle if the team finds a better option at RT from cuts made in early Sept. There will be some decent players available. And…Steele may also be a competent RT…or at least as good as we could do now. Time will tell.

BourbonBalz said:

Go back and take a look at our Oline during the Super Bowl years in the 90’s. We had several UDFAs and low draft picks on a great Oline.

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I hear you but those were MUCH different times in Dallas. Better culture. Better coaching. Better team. You should know by now that even “stars” and high draft guys struggle to succeed here.

America's Cowboy said:

There is no excuse for getting beat that badly. None. Same goes for Biadasz.

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Missing an assignment while learning the playbook in training camp is a legit excuse. Learn, get yelled at and move on.

If you were a coach/teacher, I'd hate to be your student.

I am not worried about Steel

Between Steele, McGovern, Biadasz and the injury history of Tyron this OL has real potential to be a disaster