News: BTB: Cowboys Position Battles (Training Camp 2015): Swing Tackle

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The Cowboys have an opening at swing tackle, with a few candidates to fill it.

We're down to number five in our training camp battles countdown, spawned from this list at the mothership. Today's topic deals with depth, specifically the swing tackle position. Last year we got an indication of just how important this position is when Jeremy Parnell had to step in for right tackle Doug Free and play some of the second half of the season. The fact the Cowboys continued on and did well in the playoffs attests to the need for quality depth along the line.

First we'll hear from the mothership:

5. Swing Tackle - If the season started today, Darrion Weems would have this job locked up. He performed admirably in Doug Free's absence during OTAs - not to mention, third-round draft pick Chaz Green just underwent hip surgery. The Cowboys are hopeful Green will be ready to participate in some portion of training camp, though. And there's also the possibility that La'el Collins could spend some time at tackle in training camp.
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With Jeremy Parnell leaving in free agency, the Cowboys realized they needed to add competition for the primary backup tackle. They used the draft and their own roster, instead of venturing out into free agency.

Darrion Weems is in the lead at this point, almost by default. Weems has been impressive in the limited action of OTAs and minicamp while filling in for Doug Free. His competition will come from two draftees and one UDFA who may be the most-talented of them all.

http://www.bloggingtheboys.com/2015...ition-battles-training-camp-2015-swing-tackle

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Cowboys Position Battles (Training Camp 2015): Free Safety
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