Offensive linemen to be watching tomorrow:
75 JOSH BALL
The third-year offensive lineman hasn’t been able to inspire confidence in the fanbase since he’s been with the team. It also doesn’t help that he struggled in his limited time at swing tackle after Terence Steele was hurt in the
Houston Texans game last year.
68 MATT FARNIOK
You’d think that Farniok would be the obvious “next man up” interior lineman considering that’s the role he held last year and there hasn’t been anyone added to truly threaten him. And maybe he is. Farniok is a player who uses his smarts to position himself well for his blocks. He’s quick and clever in his approach, but just doesn’t have the strength to match up well against some of the stronger tackles in the league.
79 MATT WALETZKO
The second-year tackle didn’t see much action last year thanks to re-aggravating a shoulder injury that hindered him in college. The 6’8” giant brings some good length to the outside. Waletzko has nifty feet and quick hands to fend off pass rushers. He’s also a very cerebral player who maximizes his ability.
67 BROCK HOFFMAN
One guy who might get lost in the shuffle of things is backup center Brock Hoffman. The Cowboys picked him up after being released by the
Cleveland Browns last year. Hoffman is a strong player who exhibits good pad level and has a fighting chance against more physical tackles. He also shows happy feet which helps him adjust to blocks and move around in the second level.
76 ASIM RICHARDS
Fans were excited when the team was able to get the North Carolina product in the fifth round of April’s draft. Richards is a fundamentally sound run blocker who swiftly chooses good angles to seal. His footwork and strength are fair, but all his skills make him better suited at tackle and right now there is quite a logjam at the position.
66 T.J. BASS
Another player the Cowboys would love to find room for is Oregon guard T.J. Bass. A true guard in college, Bass not only brings more interior line experience, but he also has the strength and pad-level discipline to hold his own in the trenches.
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