Battle Lines: how Tyron Smith affects the OT position

[jazzcat22]

https://www.dallascowboys.com/news/battle-lines-how-tyron-smith-affects-ot-position

Yes, we know, Tyron staying healthy...
Yes, other threads about the OL are out there. But this comes from the series of off-season articles.


Biggest Challenge: Facing athletic edge rushers will always be a challenge in the NFL, but facing a pass-rushing group like the Philadelphia Eagles will be easily the biggest task of the season. The Eagles had three edge rushers finish in the top 11 of season-long PFF grades from last season (Sweat, Reddick, Graham) and in addition to returning that trio, the defending Super Bowl runner-ups will also be adding Jalen Carter and Moro Ojomo to the interior defensive line which will only allow for more pressure off the edge.

 

[CowboyRoy]

https://www.dallascowboys.com/news/battle-lines-how-tyron-smith-affects-ot-position

Yes, we know, Tyron stying healthy...
Yes, other threads about the OL are out there. But this comes from the series of off-season articles.


Biggest Challenge: Facing athletic edge rushers will always be a challenge in the NFL, but facing a pass-rushing group like the Philadelphia Eagles will be easily the biggest task of the season. The Eagles had three edge rushers finish in the top 11 of season-long PFF grades from last season (Sweat, Reddick, Graham) and in addition to returning that trio, the defending Super Bowl runner-ups will also be adding Jalen Carter and Moro Ojomo to the interior defensive line which will only allow for more pressure off the edge.

Tyron going down is like the IRS and taxes.

We would be better off if its early like last year and comes back for playoffs. Problem was steele got injured also. So were in the same problem only reverse. The added problem is our starting LG left and no one better was brought in.

 

[Mac_MaloneV1]

Weird call out on Moro Ojomo lol. Hargreave was their most important pass rusher last year - that's going to have a ripple effect if Carter isn't a high-calibre player right away.

The biggest thing is just giving the OL - and passing game in general - some easy wins. High percentage passes, quick releases, maybe a screen game, moving the pocket more, and that sort of thing. It isn't a unit that's going to be significantly improved from a pure talent perspective, even if they do stay healthy.