How dependent are Cowboys on OL?

[Diehardblues]

I dont disagree with your statements... but you also kind of made my point. We still have a pretty damn good line.

Correct. Yes we do.

And why there really shouldn’t be a big drop off in our expectations from Dak. Now if we lose Martin then we’d be more compromised.

 

[Bullflop]

Start going down the list of the top 6 teams in the NDL... whomever you want to put in your top 6.
Now start listing where or who they are too dependent upon. There is not a single team in the nfl that doesnt rely heavily on something.

That's true enough at that! The watering down of available players nowadays is diluted to points of desperation in many cases for most teams. There will be some available in a couple of weeks and we'd best strike while the iron is hot. We could readily accommodate another OG and/or OT as backups for sure. Let see how willing we are to ante up the $$ it'll take or maybe trade a player at a position we have in abundance.

Anyhow, backup O-linemen will be in demand for sure. At least a couple should become available through trades and at least a few are sure to be available through the waiver wire. I have no doubt that the Cowboys and no telling how many other teams should be in the running to welcome them into their respective OL groups. Expect a mad scramble to be the order of the day when that time arrives.

 

[lk8701]

Can our running game with Elliott still be dominating if we are missing a piece or two?

And what will the effects be on our passing game and Daks effectiveness?

Curious what others think the effects could be if the strength of the offense is compromised?

The Cowboys don't have an elite coach like Pederson who can overcome key injuries. The Cowboys are 100% dependent on having superior talent.

 

[Diehardblues]

The Cowboys don't have an elite coach like Pederson who can overcome key injuries. The Cowboys are 100% dependent on having superior talent.

I agree but Pedersen had superior talent in a top 5 defense and QB playing at MVP level.