This article summarizes my opinion since day one. I am one for adding to the strength of what you do well. BUT... these oline choices must be well vetted high round worthy picks and not project reaches requiring seasoning and lots of coaching up.
The Cowboys have achieved this goal quite well.
They also acquired free agents and signed UDFAs who shined.
It is the ONE unit that this team has managed to draft/acquire, coach and develop from good to dominant levels over a long period of time.
As for the current state of the OL, I think Philbin is a decent coach.
But now, many here rrightfully question how much did all that high invested draft capital accomplish for the team in playoff wins and losses.
It's simple really. It's THE only thing that's managed to achieve Jerry's comfort level of relevance(ie, a perennial 7 to 9 win team)
In other words,
Let this OL continue its gradual decline or have another injury plagued season like last year and then convince me they are not THE central unit determining wins on this club.
For those that want to support defense, there is justification in your opinion. But THIS is NOT the team that is gonna have balance on both sides as recent articles referred to.
The only way will be to grind/maul or outscore opponents. The former was achieved with younger/dominant OL legs but No trophy. Now the latter should be tried I guess. IF health holds up. It's their only hope.
