I think fans don’t realize how important those role players are. A guy like Fowler, a solid vet that doesn’t cost a lot but in limited reps he really makes an impact. We’ve been spolid no doubt. We drafted really well but some fans only remember the bad picks lol
He may not be ready next year to replace him but I think he could be the swing G/C guy already. Not sure what we do at center. I don’t think Biadasz is coming back so we could draft a guy but it won’t be a guy ready to start most likely so may be Hoffman gets a lot of snaps in pre season and holds the job. It’s hard to really see the oline watching the game on tv but at center I didn’t see him get blown up and at guard I think he got beat once where he got out of position. Hopefully he can be the guy and be Atleast as good as Biadasz now and better with reps
I think dak getting the ball out quicker helps. Possible we could go with a cheaper OL in the future and put that money elsewhere.
Well, he's already the backup center, so I don't really see that role going away. I don't know what we're going to do for a starting center. If we let Biadasz walk, but Tyron comes back, then I'd be interested in seeing Bass tried out at the spot. My only concern is if he shows he can't handle it, I wouldn't want Hoffman as our only other option. I mean, it might turn out fine but it's a big if. If Tyron retires or leaves as a free agent, then we have to figure out if we're going to kick Tyler out to LT or try to find an LT from Richards and Waletzko or bring in an LT.
I agree. If you are leaving Tyler at left guard no matter what, then Edoga was the best "known" option. I personally would have thrown Richards in there some, especially games, because Edoga's weaknesses are proven while Richards can grow. Well, like I said, knowing Edoga's weaknesses, I would have kicked Tyler out to tackle, but I do agree that they did not seem to want to do that this year. Now, with his foot injury, I definitely wouldn't want to ask him to play tackle, but that's part of the reason we picked up Collins, to help cover our injury concerns.
Man that's an excellent point. Our running game has been better with those guys. Small sample size, but it's still there.
well it was quite obvious why we lost that game the defense wasn't gonna stop anyone no matter what we did I mean it was a team loss but really gotta lean back on what that defense couldn't do was get the stops that gave the ball back and some confidence to the offense.. They weren't great in pass protection either I mean they weren't giving any time to press got and got a lot of penalties but I'm sure they're getting better...
Yes it will be interesting to see if the coaches go to Collins first if Tyler can't make it through a game or do they go back to bass..
Has bass played center?
There was some talk about the team trying him there, but I think that was mainly from fans. Don't know if the team would think about it, but considering the ability he shows at guard, I'd think about it if Tyron is returning. Of course, not every offensive lineman can handle snapping the ball while a 300-pound man is breathing down his neck.
Ironic how quickly some are to say, "I told you so," and pat themselves on the back for getting something right, while implicitly denigrating other fans - even those who didn't ever offer an opinion at all.
There were reports that the plan was to have Bass take about 300 snaps per week in the regular season to get him used to taking snaps, so that he could compete next year for the Center position. I have no idea if that plan was implemented, or not. But it was clearly stated at the end of training camp that the Cowboys would be regularly getting Bass some snaps off to the side to prepare him for 2024. If it did happen, I wonder who was taking the snaps - a coach, or one of the backup QB's.
Thanks. I couldn't remember if it was just talk on here.
Actually no I get to do that because people around here overreact they say a lot of things they become very dramatic they argue with you some of them call you names some of them call you out on that same thread a dude literally said he's glad I'm not the coach and I tried to tell everyone not to worry so I'm gonna come back and say I told you so you damn skippy.. Same thing at the beginning of the year I said we win 11:50 not to worry that we have plenty of depth everyone said we didn't I said don't worry about the turnovers cause Prescott is not that guy a whole bunch of things at the beginning of the year there are a whole lot of trolls in here so I had to keep receipts and yeah I am going to come back and let people know.. when I feel it's important..
I looked back at his college career. Looks like he played tackle and guard but no center. But a guy could spend the off season learning the technical parts of a position. I sure would just to make myself more valuable. I really like the edge he plays with and I think with more reps he could be a player
