Terrence Steele vs Lael Collins

[quickccc]

In this win streak, RT Terrence Steele is proving he is a major upgrade of Lael Collins.

We haven't heard about edge rushers beating him. We haven't heard his name called out because of
pressures, sacks, or even penalties since the Bucs game.

He's been very solid. And it may be premature jump gun, but this is another UFA player in
2023 that i think Stephen is gonna have to come really strong to re-sign him next offseason.
as NFL teams will pursue him and make it a bidding war for him.

And from what i'm hearing Lael has disappointed in Cincy.
Even saw a bench confrontation between Lael and coaches.

He's just not the same since that hip surgery, imo.- and the Cowboys knew it, and they were already
high upon Steele anyway. So it was evitable out with Lael and Steele the immediate future. .

 

[starfan1]

In this win streak, RT Terrence Steele is proving he is a major upgrade of Lael Collins.

We haven't heard about edge rushers beating him. We haven't heard his name called out because of
pressures, sacks, or even penalties since the Bucs game.

He's been very solid. And it may be premature jump gun, but this is another UFA player in
2023 that i think Stephen is gonna have to come really strong to re-sign him next offseason.
as NFL teams will pursue him and make it a bidding war for him.

And from what i'm hearing Lael has disappointed in Cincy.
Even saw a bench confrontation between Lael and coaches.

He's just not the same since that hip surgery, imo.- and the Cowboys knew it, and they were already
high upon Steele anyway. So it was evitable out with Lael and Steele the immediate future. .

Outside of Tampa game he’s been solid

 

[Ranching]

In this win streak, RT Terrence Steele is proving he is a major upgrade of Lael Collins.

We haven't heard about edge rushers beating him. We haven't heard his name called out because of
pressures, sacks, or even penalties since the Bucs game.

He's been very solid. And it may be premature jump gun, but this is another UFA player in
2023 that i think Stephen is gonna have to come really strong to re-sign him next offseason.
as NFL teams will pursue him and make it a bidding war for him.

And from what i'm hearing Lael has disappointed in Cincy.
Even saw a bench confrontation between Lael and coaches.

He's just not the same since that hip surgery, imo.- and the Cowboys knew it, and they were already
high upon Steele anyway. So it was evitable out with Lael and Steele the immediate future. .

Steele has come a long way...he's steady and smart....not dominating...at least, not yet. I'm excited for this kid.

 

[Mr_437]

Thumbs up. Good move by Philbin n McCarthy.

 

[Hawkeye19]

No complaints. He is not going to make me forget Erik Williams anytime soon— but he is playing well overall.

 

[blueblood70]

In this win streak, RT Terrence Steele is proving he is a major upgrade of Lael Collins.

We haven't heard about edge rushers beating him. We haven't heard his name called out because of
pressures, sacks, or even penalties since the Bucs game.

He's been very solid. And it may be premature jump gun, but this is another UFA player in
2023 that i think Stephen is gonna have to come really strong to re-sign him next offseason.
as NFL teams will pursue him and make it a bidding war for him.

And from what i'm hearing Lael has disappointed in Cincy.
Even saw a bench confrontation between Lael and coaches.

He's just not the same since that hip surgery, imo.- and the Cowboys knew it, and they were already
high upon Steele anyway. So it was evitable out with Lael and Steele the immediate future. .

I wouldn't call it an upgrade but cheaper option that gives you about the same level of play..he still had some struggles, but Steeles been solid.. so it was nice moves as some here like me stated was good one. l the FO literally purged most of the patyers who were inconsonant, not available, making too much money, commits all the penalty's, missed kicks etc et this offseason and were crucified for it.

the moves, every one of them, were the right choices. we do not miss any of them..the alleged , most horrible offseason ever, turns out to be yet another busted fan narrative, when will fans learn to judge the moves after the season. names on the back of jerseys and contracts mean nothing. same with FAs and drafts,,wait before judging jeez.

 

[jrumann59]

In this win streak, RT Terrence Steele is proving he is a major upgrade of Lael Collins.

We haven't heard about edge rushers beating him. We haven't heard his name called out because of
pressures, sacks, or even penalties since the Bucs game.

He's been very solid. And it may be premature jump gun, but this is another UFA player in
2023 that i think Stephen is gonna have to come really strong to re-sign him next offseason.
as NFL teams will pursue him and make it a bidding war for him.

And from what i'm hearing Lael has disappointed in Cincy.
Even saw a bench confrontation between Lael and coaches.

He's just not the same since that hip surgery, imo.- and the Cowboys knew it, and they were already
high upon Steele anyway. So it was evitable out with Lael and Steele the immediate future. .

Steele is one of those players like McGovern, Biadasz, and like C Wiliams was, guys that you use to spackle the holes, serviceable guys but have a plan to have their replacement on the roster when it comes contract year. Unless he is a really high level RT there is no need to try and re-sign unless the amount is reasonable.

 

[Aven8]

As I stated all last season, give me the hungry player that wants to get better, over the guy that’s just hungry for cheeseburgers.

 

[DallasDW00ds0n]

Steele has been very steady for us. Obviously the right decision based how Collins is playing this year.

 

[fivetwos]

Steele has been excellent except for the penalties in the opener.

I wonder how many NFL coaches are going to consider giving starters at least some work in the preseason moving ahead.

 

[baltcowboy]

Steele will get the first extension of the free agents and this board will explode.

 

[atlantacowboy]

So, far this swap of Steele for Collins is working out great. Steele is solid. He's a top 20 OT in this league right now.

PFF has Steele grading out 20 points higher than La'El who is having a rough season so far.

 

[CowboysRule]

He's a good player. Not great or anything but you need guys like this on your team in a salary cap era. Now if he was carrying a massive contract along with himself then this would be a different discussion.

 

[Hennessy_King]

To be fair Lael is playing out of position. He would be a much better guard than tackle. But jerry made a deal with him to pay him tackle money.

 

[VaqueroTD]

What bugged me about the LC fans was all they looked at was talent. When a guy has been in the league that long and still has to be watched for weight, complacency and overall discipline he’s just not worth it. The time to take a flyer on someone changing is a young immature new draft pick and hope you can mold them right. Why would you want to deal with that inconsistency, especially at that salary? These are tactical moves to build the right culture in that locker room and it shows. Even Parcells had to cut Emmitt because of his observations on the locker room culture and entitlement. It’s a different situation every year, and you can’t judge the future by someone’s rookie or second year options.

 

[Knotamus]

Before the Rams game.. he was sitting as the #4 ranked RT in the league.

Yeah, I’d say that’s an upgrade no matter how folks will try to spin it.

of course, this is Jerry’s fault tho (low hanging fruit)

 

[atlantacowboy]

To be fair Lael is playing out of position. He would be a much better guard than tackle. But jerry made a deal with him to pay him tackle money.

La'El has all the physical tools and traits you want at OT. His problem is between his ears. He is/was an elite run blocker and he had some nice years in pass protection. But, that suspension last year derailed him and soured our FO on him. Can he play G? Probably. But he was not out of position.

 

[starfan1]

Steele has been very steady for us. Obviously the right decision based how Collins is playing this year.

Ya I think playing next to Zack certainly helped him. Ask him if he misses zack he looks pretty bad

 

[ClappingCarrot]

I hated the La'el extension when it happened, and am loving life right now that he's gone and we replaced him with a smart, coachable guy.

La'el Collins may be the most overrated Cowboy of the current era. He would routinely get mentioned by name in the media for being an elite tackle, but dude never even made a Pro Bowl and ALWAYS committed the untimely penalty.

He was great value for where we got him, and the line was clicking back when he was playing guard, but it was time to move on.

 

[Teague31]

I imagine his IQ is a solid 100 points more than Collins. That dude is as dumb as a fence post