DC: Left Guard Position Still Undecided; But Green Preparing Himself As Starter

[jobberone]

Left Guard Position Still Undecided; But Green Preparing Himself As Starter
Thursday, September 07, 2017 3:17 PM CDT

By Nick Eatman
DallasCowboys.com Staff Writer @nickeatman

The Cowboys aren’t saying who their left guard will be come Sunday night against the Giants.

But Chaz Green is certainly getting himself ready to be the first one running out of the tunnel when the pre-game starters are announced.

“That’s what I’m understanding right now,” Green said on Thursday. “I’ve gotten good work in. I’ve practiced all week and I’ve gotten some good looks. I got to see some of the plays that we’re doing out there – with the different looks and fronts. I feel good and ready to go this week.”

If it’s not Green, it will be Jonathan Cooper, who is likely also preparing himself to start against the Giants. Both players have received work with the first-team offense but even offensive coordinator Scott Linehan said Green has received the majority of the reps.

Things can definitely change by Sunday. And it’s not even out of the question the Cowboys could even play a rotation of guards if needed.

http://www.dallascowboys.com/news/2...ill-undecided-green-preparing-himself-starter

 

[jobberone]

Ok, if he's correct then Green is their guy but I don't see him staying in the game. I'm ok with Coop if he has to play.

 

[ConceptCoop]

If only Green could stay healthy. It's nice to have a guy who can play OG and OT.

 

[viman96]

Good thing Dallas is not playing a legit DL this week

 

[The Quest for Six]

I still believe Collins should have stayed at left guard and Green at right tackle...

 

[erod]

Green is a better player, but Cooper is a bit more sturdy.

I worry that neither will finish the season healthy anyway.

 

[jobberone]

I still believe Collins should have stayed at left guard and Green at right tackle...

I assume they didn't trust him to play enough snaps there as he's a better fit than Collins. Collins get his technique down and he'll be ok at least. I'm good with Collins at this point in time.

 

[jwooten15]

Cooper better have his helmet in-hand the entire game. Never know when Chaz is going to break a nail and be out for 6 weeks

 

[viman96]

I prefer Collins at RT. I think he will quickly grow into the position and will be mauling and shutting down people.

 

[dragon_mikal]

Have to be honest that the status of the OL is worrying. Losing both Leary and Free during the same offseason was a blow. I have a feeling the line will end up being just as good or maybe even better than last year but it will be rough this week IMHO.

 

[Carson]

So one series until Cooper is the starter?

 

[xwalker]

I still believe Collins should have stayed at left guard and Green at right tackle...

If they thought Green could stay healthy, then I think that would have happened.

They needed to train La'el at RT. They could move him back to OG during the season but they couldn't move him from OG to RT during the season if he didn't train at RT in camp.

 

[xwalker]

Have to be honest that the status of the OL is worrying. Losing both Leary and Free during the same offseason was a blow. I have a feeling the line will end up being just as good or maybe even better than last year but it will be rough this week IMHO.

Losing Free is an upgrade.

 

[Screw The Hall]

Losing Fred is an upgrade.

Yeah, you're definitely going to want to edit that.

 

[CT Dal Fan]

So one series until Cooper is the starter?

Maybe one or two plays, anyway.

 

[xwalker]

Ok, if he's correct then Green is their guy but I don't see him staying in the game. I'm ok with Coop if he has to play.

I think they'll both play.

 

[xwalker]

Yeah, you're definitely going to want to edit that.

Thanks. Free Free Free.

Losing Doug Free is an upgrade.

 

[Screw The Hall]

Thanks. Free Free Free.

Losing Doug Free is an upgrade.

 

[jobberone]

I think they'll both play.

Wouldn't surprise me at all.

 

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