Cowboys looking for more than a LG, they’re building an antifragile line

[INCowboysFan]

As a high school O-line coach, IMHO, this is not the best way to build a really dominant line. O-linemen do best when they have one spot to focus on, and then the line can build chemistry and cohesion.

On the other hand, this is a better way to create a line that can survive injuries. We won't rely on the health of each of our guys to have a competent level of Oline play.

For a twelve game schedule with teens? I like picking spots and building chemistry.

For a 17-21 game schedule with full-grown adults? I can see the logic in what they are trying to do.

I think it is just some offseason tinkering. I think once camp opens you will see them line up with Tyron, Tyler, Biadaz, Martin, and Steele. These 5 will stay where they are unless/until there is an injury.

 

[rambo2]

They didn't like him is a problem. He was a borderline first rounder. And in no way is Schoonmaker a better blocker .

He has some problems. How it is a problem? They are very good at drafting offensive linemen high in the draft.

 

[conner01]

For any team the odds are slim. When one of your guys is Tyron it's a whole other level of unlikely

No kidding

 

[charron]

Cowboys have been drafting OT's and moving them to OG for a while now. They did it again just a couple of months ago.

Agreed. It's worked some and it would be nice if Ball could step in there otherwise he looking like a bust.

 

[CowboyRoy]

I think it is just some offseason tinkering. I think once camp opens you will see them line up with Tyron, Tyler, Biadaz, Martin, and Steele. These 5 will stay where they are unless/until there is an injury.

Steele isnt going to be ready for camp. On top of that Tyron will be playing sparingly at practice as they always rest him to avoid injury. Until actually gets injured which could be any day.

 

[CowboyRoy]

Agreed. It's worked some and it would be nice if Ball could step in there otherwise he looking like a bust.

Ball is a bust no question. feet are way too slow.

 

[Mac_MaloneV1]

Another way to adjust to the longer season and OL shortage in talent is to implement blocking schemes that are not wholly dependent on "one on one my guy beats your guy". Scheme up your advantages, we don't have all pros at every position even with the starting lineup.

This is all well and good, but that's impossible to prevent in pass blocking.