Can The Offensive Line Return To Form?

[waving monkey]

*FRISCO, Texas – *It’s not like the offensive line was in a slump or anything. Three players made the Pro Bowl once again, with right tackle La’el Collins having a solid first year at his new position, playing through injuries to not miss a single offensive snap.

Overall, it was still a good year for the O-line, but it wasn’t as dominant as we’ve seen before.

Maybe having Ezekiel Elliott for a full season will help all around. Maybe the health of Tyron Smith could be a factor as well in turning this season around for the O-line.

Bryan Broaddus: Health is going to be the key here. The group is better equipped to handle a one or two game loss at tackle than they were last season. Veteran Cam Fleming was brought in from the New England Patriots to handle the swing tackle job so he should be ready. Rookie Connor Williams is new to the group and will be the starter at left guard unless he proves he cannot handle the job but all indications are that he should be a great fit. Travis Frederick and Zack Martin have been rock solid and that shouldn’t change. Where the line has made its biggest improvement is with La’el Collins at tackle. Collins came into the 2017 as a question mark but each week he improved and by season’s end, he was in my opinion playing the best of the starters. New offensive line coach Paul Alexander called this his “dream job” - - fans are hoping that he’s right and those nightmares from last season are long gone.

https://www.dallascowboys.com/news/11-can-the-offensive-line-return-to-form

 

[Alexander]

It is interesting what "return to form" is. They lost Leary and Free, who everyone thought was horrific. Is LG that important?

 

[waving monkey]

Connor Williams growth is the key as everybody knows.
Zeek gets his rushing record
Dak gets time to find his receivers
Dallas goes to the tournament

 

[waving monkey]

It is interesting what "return to form" is. They lost Leary and Free, who everyone thought was horrific. Is LG that important?

you watched the games?

 

[NotForLong]

 

[NotForLong]

And for those of us from the ninties

 

[CowboyRoy]

It is interesting what "return to form" is. They lost Leary and Free, who everyone thought was horrific. Is LG that important?

Leary was great. Not sure who thought he wasnt good. Free was solid and actually the emotional leader of that line. Cooper and Chaz Green in for Leary and Smith was a complete joke. Left side of the line collapsed. And clappy the clown didnt even bother to scheme in help. LOL

 

[NotForLong]

I want them to crush the opposition. Make them submit to Garrett's will. Even if William's comes out of the gate slow. We still got some guys who can push him. I think the competition will drive him plus he'll be 1 year removed from his injury. I like him he plays mean

 

[cowboyec]

if Connor Williams handles his business...I think this OL will be "neanderthal" nasty.

 

[NotForLong]

Leary was great. Not sure who thought he wasnt good. Free was solid and actually the emotional leader of that line. Cooper and Chaz Green in for Leary and Smith was a complete joke. Left side of the line collapsed. And clappy the clown didnt even bother to scheme in help. LOL

Clappy the clown

 

[Tangle_Foot]

Health permitting they can exceed it! Synchronized bulldozers that's what I see. I pity the fool that underestimates us, I pity the fools that lineup against us. If Dak takes the next step this offensive line will be a lethal weapon

 

[NotForLong]

if Connor Williams handles his business...I think this OL will be "neanderthal" nasty.

I am sure William's will have his hiccups, its expected.

. I expect some big strides from Collins this year. I think he may gardner some pro bowl recognition. But next year William's and Collins will be even better

My only real concern is Smith's back. Hopefully it holds up if not we may have to invest a high pick. Like actually trade up into top 10. To get a true Left Tackle

 

[NotForLong]

Health permitting they can exceed it! Synchronized bulldozers that's what I see. I pity the fool that underestimates us, I pity the fools that lineup against us. If Dak takes the next step this offensive line will be a lethal weapon

If the offensive line is lethal Dak will take the next step

 

[NotForLong]

And for those of us from the ninties

It's been a long time. My joints are starting to hurt. I can't wait much longer

 

[cowboyec]

I am sure William's will have his hiccups, its expected.

. I expect some big strides from Collins this year. I think he may gardner some pro bowl recognition. But next year William's and Collins will be even better

My only real concern is Smith's back. Hopefully it holds up if not we may have to invest a high pick. Like actually trade up into top 10. To get a true Left Tackle

hopefully Tyron stays healthy.
but I have confidence in Fleming...I think he'll handle his business...but he is only here on a 1yr deal.
Id have 0 problem drafting an OT in 1st or 2nd.

 

[cern]

If Tyron Smith stays healthy they should be much better than last year. La'el is set at rt. Williams looks to be a stud. Could rival the 90's O-line.

 

[waving monkey]

if Connor Williams handles his business...I think this OL will be "neanderthal" nasty.

 

[Hardline]

Conner needs to put on some muscle weight. He looked small in OTAs

 

[Blackrain]

Yep Conner needs to put on his man weight but the season hinges on Tyrons back

 

[big dog cowboy]

Can The Offensive Line Return To Form?

They will be better than 2016.


Boom goes the dynamite.