CFZ The future of LG. The candidates on the roster

[CowboyRoy]

At some point in the near future we will be moving Tyler Smith the LT permanently. What happens with this move has been on every Cowboys fans minds since the offseason. Alot of clamoring (rightfully) about drafting a young OG to slide in to that spot eventually. We sorta did with Richards, but in the 5th round, it was really just a dart. We also added some better than usually OL prospects as UDFA's (Bass and Bostic). Although Bostic is likely an OT only. This camp and preseason has given fans some hope that the players added during the draft may actually have a chance at being a quality starter at the LG spot. Lets have a discussion about the two possibilities (Richards and Bass) that have stood out so far

For guards, and LG is expected to block a 3T on most downs and help protect a QB's blind side with the LT. Both Richards and Bass have plus athleticism for the position, and experience pass protecting against blindside rushers in college. I think if you are really looking to fortify your pass pro, both are quality candidates

Asim Richards: Haven't noticed him at OG, but he has looked very good at LT. He could also have a future here as a swing OT. Good length (34 inch arms), very strong lower body. He needs alot more upper body strength to play LG in the NFL. If he does add alot more upper body strength, I could see him being a real standout in the 2024 camp

TJ Bass: Very strong preseason from him. Played extensively at both LG and LT in college, finishing his career at LT. Definitely OG only in the NFL due to length. However 32 inch arms isnt below the threshold for OG's. Hand usage is his real calling card. Not super athletic, but good enough at LG and his experience at LT in the Pac 10 could help with more athletic 3t's.

Just sucks that we didntd take Torrence at guard in the 2nd round. Would have been Torrence and Tyler in the left side for the next 8 years.

 

[Teague31]

Leave Tyler at guard. I think Richards is going to be good.

 

[TequilaCowboy]

In a perfect world, I would like to see Asim progress to become the LT after Tyron, ... Tyler at LG, Bass the backup for Martin at RG, and Steele at RT... Biadasz is the C by default which we need to draft the best one next draft. Farniok is ok for emergency but not the long term answer. Bostick is the wildcard as the swing OT......too early to tell.

 

[Floatyworm]

I don't really understand why everyone wants to move Tyler to LT

He can be a physically dominant LG

 

[rambo2]

Just sucks that we didntd take Torrence at guard in the 2nd round. Would have been Torrence and Tyler in the left side for the next 8 years.

Schoonmaker looks pretty good so far.

 

[Longboysfan]

It also looks like they could draft a guard or tackle in the 1st round of the next draft.

Or
They keep going the route in the draft they have been.
Looking for O lineman at a lower draft slot.
Hoping they get someone who - drafting tackles - can fit into the guard slot.

 

[DuncanIso]

I think TSmith stays at LG.

He’s not a LT.

 

[rambo2]

Or
They keep going the route in the draft they have been.
Looking for O lineman at a lower draft slot.
Hoping they get someone who - drafting tackles - can fit into the guard slot.

It looks like a good chance that they draft an olineman in the 1st round this time.