Cowboys OL Tyler Smith said he learned Wednesday he’ll be focused on left guard moving forward

[Chuck 54]

1. He played LT all last season, so he should be working all camp on LG so he can have flexibility In case the situation demands it or it gets out 5 best on the field together.
2. It may also mean that the team has great faith in Waletsco or wants to see him at LT all preseason as well as Tyron.

 

[ThatJerryKid]

Ish happens sure. Doesn’t change the fact that Torrence has his feet stuck in cement.

He’ll be solid, but I don’t see anything special. Tyler Smith will be much better at LG than Torrence is.

I get it, just giving you a hard time. I guess the question is, is Schoonmaker more valuable as depth TE or Torrence more valuable as depth OL.

 

[817Gill]

I get it, just giving you a hard time. I guess the question is, is Schoonmaker more valuable as depth TE or Torrence more valuable as depth OL.

Nah valid point for sure. Guess only time will tell

 

[Rayman70]

I’ve always believed after watching Tyler the first few weeks of last year AND some of his college tape that he could be a Pro-Bowl LT…but an ALL-PRO LG. I just think his mauler style works better inside than out - but they’re very fortunate either to have this kid.

I agree. I think by week 4-5 he will be at LT again due to injury.

 

[Ranching]

The Martin haters are not gonna like this news.

I didn't know we had Martin haters.....even the trolls can't be that clueless....or can they? Hmmmm?

 

[RS12]

Over/ under on Tyron Smith games played guess is 9.

 

[Rayman70]

Martin is a certified stud and ironman. That said, he is human. He's also 33. He will be here. Im more worried abut the swing guard behind him and who that will be. Edoga?

 

[TheMarathonContinues]

Tyler Smith>>>Torrence

 

[darthseinfeld]

Ish happens sure. Doesn’t change the fact that Torrence has his feet stuck in cement.

He’ll be solid, but I don’t see anything special. Tyler Smith will be much better at LG than Torrence is.

He is a tough eval too. His pass pro isnt as good as his stats indicated. They got the ball quick

 

[noshame]

Best OL and DL we've had in a while.
Combine that with RB, WR, and DB there's no excuse for us not to dominate.

 

[Cowboyny]

1. He played LT all last season, so he should be working all camp on LG so he can have flexibility In case the situation demands it or it gets out 5 best on the field together.
2. It may also mean that the team has great faith in Waletsco or wants to see him at LT all preseason as well as Tyron.

I think it's going to be fine at the Tackle position, they not only have Tyler who can shift over but they also have the Atlanta fa and Wally. Guard depth is more of the problem behind the starters.

 

[EST_1986]

The Martin haters are not gonna like this news.

you have to be a special type of nut job to be a hater of Martin, pay that man

 

[MWH1967]

Anyone have some duct tape i can borrow to put on Tyron's...knee, arm, peck and calf/ankle?

 

[Hennessy_King]

Thank goodness this kid got cooked last year at LT

 

[aikemirv]

Best 5 on the field!

 

[DuncanIso]

Tyler will be back at LT — hard to see Tryon lasting long

The should keep him at LG.

To be fair, he wasn't dominate at LT.

He needs to make the Pro Bowl. HIs AV rating was 8. not bad .

 

[Pass2Run]

He might have to move to RG.

 

[McKDaddy]

Tyler Smith>>>Torrence

That is probably true but it isn't really the right comparison. Who is the better player and \ or more valuable due to position between Torrence and Schoon?

Until Schoon comes out and really does something, it's a valid question of our draft selection.

I'm not saying Torrence was the best G I have ever seen or anything ... but you could plug him in and feel pretty confident he was going to block the folks in front of him. Would have also set you up nicely to have stability & flexibility on your line.

 

[Jarntt]

Tyler @ LG: Something everyone who follows the Cowboys knew all offseason. He was always going to be the LG this year. The only question is what happens once injuries strike and we know injuries will strike...

 

[Jarntt]

The Martin haters are not gonna like this news.

First off I can't imagine there are any Martin haters. But, even if there are, why would they not like that Smith is focusing on LG?