Second-year NFL players poised for breakout seasons - Guyton is one

[Jarntt]

"That led to an up-and-down year in which he struggled to master life at the opposite spot on the offensive line, which led to frequent penalty issues."

There was an up?

 

[CowboysFaninHouston]

Second-year NFL players poised for breakout seasons: Chiefs' Xavier Worthy, Cowboys' Tyler Guyton headline
These Year 2 players are primed to level up in 2025
By Garrett Podell 5/20/25

Offensive tackle Tyler Guyton, the Dallas Cowboys' 29th overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, had an uphill battle as a rookie. Dallas drafted him to replace a likely future Hall of Fame left tackle in Tyron Smith despite Guyton playing right tackle in college at Oklahoma. That led to an up-and-down year in which he struggled to master life at the opposite spot on the offensive line, which led to frequent penalty issues.

Guyton had 14 penalties called against him that were accepted, which was tied for the second-most in the entire NFL in 2024. Ill-timed false starts particularly come to mind. However, he has the physical frame (6-foot-7, 322 pounds) to be a solid NFL left tackle. Another year at the position, plus a much more focused offseason, could help Guyton level up to being a solid starter, something that would be a major boon for the Cowboys in 2025.

https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/...-xavier-worthy-cowboys-tyler-guyton-headline/

I hope so, because if he doesn't this OL is screwed at both ends....and it would be another disaster 1st round pick for the cowboys.

 

[Acceptablename]

Second-year NFL players poised for breakout seasons: Chiefs' Xavier Worthy, Cowboys' Tyler Guyton headline
These Year 2 players are primed to level up in 2025
By Garrett Podell 5/20/25

Offensive tackle Tyler Guyton, the Dallas Cowboys' 29th overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, had an uphill battle as a rookie. Dallas drafted him to replace a likely future Hall of Fame left tackle in Tyron Smith despite Guyton playing right tackle in college at Oklahoma. That led to an up-and-down year in which he struggled to master life at the opposite spot on the offensive line, which led to frequent penalty issues.

Guyton had 14 penalties called against him that were accepted, which was tied for the second-most in the entire NFL in 2024. Ill-timed false starts particularly come to mind. However, he has the physical frame (6-foot-7, 322 pounds) to be a solid NFL left tackle. Another year at the position, plus a much more focused offseason, could help Guyton level up to being a solid starter, something that would be a major boon for the Cowboys in 2025.

https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/...-xavier-worthy-cowboys-tyler-guyton-headline/

I am hopeful for Guyton he is definitely in the wait and see category.

 

[big dog cowboy]

He was a RT.

Because his QB threw left handed.

Guyton was his blindside.

 

[Kwyn]

I still have my doubts, but I’m obviously hopeful for the best possible outcome!

 

[CT Dal Fan]

I'm sure it's been mentioned here before, but Brian Schottenheimer has already (basically) said Guyton is not being handed the LT spot.

When Booker was drafted when he said the "best 5" linemen will play; and if that involved moving Tyler Smith to LT, that would happen. When asked if Guyton could take the next step, Schotty's reply was "I don't know".

 

[Texas_Pete]

He looked like he spent some time at Golden Corral this offseason.

 

[StarOfGlory]

To totally dismiss the film of his catastrophic rookie year is a mistake.
It wasn't just a right to left side transition issue combined with college to pro level competition.

The feet and even more so, his balance, is a major concern.

Fundamental playing balance as a 6' 7" tackle in the NFL is his problem.

Is this something that can be fixed or will he always appear as a newborn animal who is not used to his new legs underneath him?

I have my doubts.
Go check Evan Neal on tape at right tackle with the Giants. He was the 7th overall pick. You'll see the same thing. 6'7" guy too.

Cowboys!

Lane Johnson is 6'7", Jordan Mailata is 6'8". Johnson only played RT for one year in college and we know Mailata never played American football, yet they "got it." I think Guyton has talent but was poorly coached last year. I never liked Solari. I expect our line to be better this year because I believe the line will have better coaching.

Evan Neal just stinks. Guyton would pile drive him into the ground.

 

[Rockport]

Nice way of saying it can't get much worse.

The Haters view of things.

 

[Acceptablename]

Logically I would expect a jump because the tools are there. The only thing that concerned me was the manyweather comment earlier in the off-season.

I wasn't a fan of Guyton in the draft, but I saw enough flashes to believe if he puts in the work, despite the rough start.

This

 

[DeaconMoss]

Because his QB threw left handed.

Guyton was his blindside.

If Dak was left handed they would have played him at RT?

 

[gimmesix]

The Haters view of things.

Of course, you would resort to name-calling. It is your thing.

I was mainly joking, but you can't help yourself. I didn't miss that while you were gone. Some of us could just talk football without being insulted for jokes or even negative points of view.

 

[DoctorChicken]

I still have hope for Guyton. He has all the tools, from an athletic standpoint.

Not every rookie walks in and dominates like Martin. If Guyton looks bad late in the season I’ll start to get worried.

 

[gimmesix]

Yep, exactly.
If absolute garbage performance from a year prior is the baseline, there's no where to go but up.

Hopefully...

Cowboys!

That's kind of the point. I was being facetious, but rarely is someone on a list of players poised for a breakout who played that well the previous season. It's not like anyone is saying Bucky Irving is poised for a breakout year.

 

[Rockport]

Of course, you would resort to name-calling. It is your thing.

I was mainly joking, but you can't help yourself. I didn't miss that while you were gone. Some of us could just talk football without being insulted for jokes or even negative points of view.

Name calling? You’re a well known hater. You reap what you sow. Man up and deal with it. You love being a hater but you can’t deal with the repercussions.

 

[75boyz]

Lane Johnson is 6'7", Jordan Mailata is 6'8". Johnson only played RT for one year in college and we know Mailata never played American football, yet they "got it." I think Guyton has talent but was poorly coached last year. I never liked Solari. I expect our line to be better this year because I believe the line will have better coaching.

Evan Neal just stinks. Guyton would pile drive him into the ground.

I'm not looking for Ogden or Munoz level performance here.
I despised Dinosaur Solari.
My opinion is there is more than just coaching to his deficiencies as a player.

Guess we'll see if/how much he improves as a tackle this year.

 

[gimmesix]

Name calling? You’re a well known hater. You reap what you sow. Man up and deal with it. You love being a hater but you can’t deal with the repercussions.

You are not worth the trouble, resorting to your name-calling when someone posts something you don't like. Have fun with that.

I'd hoped the moderators here had gotten you to tone down your rhetoric because it was a much better place when you were gone.