CFZ Peters should be LT and Tyler Smith should be LG

[xwalker]

If the Cowboys do sign Jason Peters, then I think the most logical way to play Peters is to have him at LT and Tyler Smith at LG. There are a few reasons for this. The first reason is because Tyler Smith was used at LG during training camp and the preseason. Part of the reason is because he's a bit raw for LT. I think starting him off at LG allows him to be shielded while he learns proper blocking in the NFL. By having Jason Peters, this can continue.

The second reason is because Jason Peters is a very similar type of tackle to Smith. So, by having Peters at LT with the knowledge that Peters has from having played such a long time in the NFL, Tyler Smith can learn from a highly experienced mentor how to use his strength at LT when blocking. Essentially, having Peters here allows us to mold a younger Jason Peters. This would allow us to help Smith to transition a bit more easily to LT when that time comes.

Finally, Peters, while with the Bears, was still very good at LT, and I think he is probably a bit more comfortable at LT. So, he'd be at a spot where he is able to block at his best, this improving our oline by virtue of this.

As such, I think the right move, if the Cowboys sign Jason Peters, is to have Jason Peters at LT and Tyler Smith at LG. At least to start off.

I agree; however, there are 10 days to game 1.
- Peters probably does not need a lot of practice reps, but he does need some.

Peters was quoted as saying that he has stayed in shape this off-season.
- However, with really big players you never know what shape they're be in after being away from a team for an off-season.

 

[xwalker]

1) if Peters is still able to play solid competitive ball, i'd want him starting when ready. and have Tyler start at LG- instead of McGovern;
Though an inexperienced, undiscipline raw rookie, Tyler still offers such imposing brute power and anchor that McGovern just won't offer.
He's not on the ground and falling off blocks.

2) What if the 40 yr old Peters gets injured ? ... what's Plan B ? Tyler back out at LT ? or seeing what Matt Wally (if healthy) has to offer ?
If Tyler has to go back out at LT,- that's still a guy that has had zero T-camp and preseason summer reps at LT, and we're back to square one.

If Peters starts at LT, it's not as-if Tyler would be less prepared to moved back to LT during the season than he is now if Peters got injured.

 

[xwalker]

Hehe, what Cowboys fan doesn't?

• I passed through the Philly airport a few years ago.
• There was a sports appear shop that had a big display out in the middle of a big open area in front of their shop.
• The center piece of their entire display was a dummy with a tee shirt that said "Cowboys Suck".
• The dummy was up about 10 feet in the air such that everybody would see it.

 

[BAT]

Jerry may want to go against conventional thinking.

Peters at LG with Tyler at LT.

And we all know how much Jerry prizes his own football acumen.

 

[quickccc]

If Peters starts at LT, it's not as-if Tyler would be less prepared to moved back to LT during the season than he is now if Peters got injured.

Strongly assuming we do sign Peters (which currently is such a cross-our-fingers now)
.. Tyler would have a one (or two) game start, as Peters is just not gonna be ready to start vs Shaq Barrett & Co, and who knows against Cincy's Hendricks

 

[RustyBourneHorse]

I agree; however, there are 10 days to game 1.
- Peters probably does not need a lot of practice reps, but he does need some.

Peters was quoted as saying that he has stayed in shape this off-season.
- However, with really big players you never know what shape they're be in after being away from a team for an off-season.

Well, round is a shape haha. In all seriousness, I do agree he needs practice. At the minimum to understand Dak's cadences so he doesn't jump early.

 

[BAT]

 

[RustyBourneHorse]

Exactly, no draft picks would be given up, and Peters gives us experience that we need.