The Specific Ways Tyler Guyton Must Show Improvement

[Bobhaze]

It’s no secret going into his third year as a #1 draft pick in 2024, Tyler Guyton needs to show some major improvement to be able to hold down the all important LT position.

LT is clearly one of the most important positions on the field. If you have no confidence your QB’s blind side is competently protected, your offense is vulnerable rather than a juggernaut.

Guyton’s first two years have been a mixed bag of uncertainty. He is certainly physically gifted for the LT position with arm length, athleticism and size. But he has been too often injured, had way too many penalties, and looked lost at times. It’s obvious the Cowboys FO is concerned based on things Schotty has said about opening up competition at LT and drafting T Drew Shelton in the 4th round this spring.

It’s not too late for TG to turn it around and meet his potential. Here are the areas where he must show major improvement in order to regain the confidence of the organization that he can be counted on:

• Durability- Guyton has played in 25 of 34 possible games so far in his short career. When Guyton arrived in 2024, although he was big, he was raw, lacking some strength and a lack of conditioning.

That can improve with better commitment on his part to getting stronger and in better physical shape. So far this off-season he has seemed more committed to being in the weight room and in better physical shape.

• Penalties - In his first two seasons, despite missing 9 games, Guyton has had 24 penalties in 25 games played. Ouch. His rookie year, he led the team in penalties with a whopping 18 penalties against him. Here is the breakdown of penalties against him in 2 yrs:
  • False starts : 9
  • Holding: 9
  • Illegal Formation: 3
  • Illegal block: 2
  • Illegal man downfield: 1

If Guyton can cut back on his penalties, especially the mental errors, he can become way more effective.

• Professional preparation - Occasionally, Guyton has looked lost or unprepared. LT is a a “island” position. Unlike Guards, Tackles don’t get a lot of help. So being prepared about protection packages, studying film on your opponents and having a solid commitment to being a complete professional football player is a MUST.

We’ve seen some positive signs this off-season. TG has been working out and learning from other players to improve his technique, being in better shape and overall just showing a stronger commitment to being a pro.

As Cowboys fans we all must hope that Tyler Guyton shows he was worth his first round selection and can at the very least be a competent NFL offensive linemen. I’m pulling for him. Because this maybe his last chance.

 

[Coogiguy03]

There's a lot riding on his future with this team, maybe even the league if he can't get things together. I think we need to stop going on potential haze and get someone that had some playing experiences in college. I can't waste a 1st rounders on the unknown and hope everything turns out for the best, especially at a key position such as LT

 

[John813]

Durability- Guyton has played in 25 of 34 possible games so far in his short career. When Guyton arrived in 2024, although he was big, he was raw, lacking some strength and a lack of conditioning.

I know Bryan B was one who mentioned this IIRC, but wasn't there a question over his toughness as well to play through the injuries?

 

[AsthmaField]

I know Bryan B was one who mentioned this IIRC, but wasn't there a question over his toughness as well to play through the injuries?

I don’t think there was any account (other than Broaddus’ opinion), although I could be wrong. The only place I’ve heard anything about that was Bryan.

Broaddus tends to get down on a player and then just fills in the blanks with his own opinion.

 

[conner01]

It’s no secret going into his third year as a #1 draft pick in 2024, Tyler Guyton needs to show some major improvement to be able to hold down the all important LT position.

LT is clearly one of the most important positions on the field. If you have no confidence your QB’s blind side is competently protected, your offense is vulnerable rather than a juggernaut.

Guyton’s first two years have been a mixed bag of uncertainty. He is certainly physically gifted for the LT position with arm length, athleticism and size. But he has been too often injured, had way too many penalties, and looked lost at times. It’s obvious the Cowboys FO is concerned based on things Schotty has said about opening up competition at LT and drafting T Drew Shelton in the 4th round this spring.

It’s not too late for TG to turn it around and meet his potential. Here are the areas where he must show major improvement in order to regain the confidence of the organization that he can be counted on:

• Durability- Guyton has played in 25 of 34 possible games so far in his short career. When Guyton arrived in 2024, although he was big, he was raw, lacking some strength and a lack of conditioning.

That can improve with better commitment on his part to getting stronger and in better physical shape. So far this off-season he has seemed more committed to being in the weight room and in better physical shape.

• Penalties - In his first two seasons, despite missing 9 games, Guyton has had 24 penalties in 25 games played. Ouch. His rookie year, he led the team in penalties with a whopping 18 penalties against him. Here is the breakdown of penalties against him in 2 yrs:
  • False starts : 9
  • Holding: 9
  • Illegal Formation: 3
  • Illegal block: 2
  • Illegal man downfield: 1

If Guyton can cut back on his penalties, especially the mental errors, he can become way more effective.

• Professional preparation - Occasionally, Guyton has looked lost or unprepared. LT is a a “island” position. Unlike Guards, Tackles don’t get a lot of help. So being prepared about protection packages, studying film on your opponents and having a solid commitment to being a complete professional football player is a MUST.

We’ve seen some positive signs this off-season. TG has been working out and learning from other players to improve his technique, being in better shape and overall just showing a stronger commitment to being a pro.

As Cowboys fans we all must hope that Tyler Guyton shows he was worth his first round selection and can at the very least be a competent NFL offensive linemen. I’m pulling for him. Because this maybe his last chance.

Just staying healthy would be a huge improvement.

 

[John813]

I don’t think there was any account (other than Broaddus’ opinion), although I could be wrong. The only place I’ve heard anything about that was Bryan.

Broaddus tends to get down on a player and then just fills in the blanks with his own opinion.

Yea, which is why I've always taken it with a grain of salt. But somehow how my brain is wired I will remember that random comment from Bryan but forget if I sent an email out on a project.

 

[Bobhaze]

There's a lot riding on his future with this team, maybe even the league if he can't get things together. I think we need to stop going on potential haze and get someone that had some playing experiences in college. I can't waste a 1st rounders on the unknown and hope everything turns out for the best, especially at a key position such as LT

Yeah having a hole at LT is like having two holes. There’s a reason they tend to be the second highest paid player on offense.

 

[Paperbag]

It’s no secret going into his third year as a #1 draft pick in 2024, Tyler Guyton needs to show some major improvement to be able to hold down the all important LT position.

LT is clearly one of the most important positions on the field. If you have no confidence your QB’s blind side is competently protected, your offense is vulnerable rather than a juggernaut.

Guyton’s first two years have been a mixed bag of uncertainty. He is certainly physically gifted for the LT position with arm length, athleticism and size. But he has been too often injured, had way too many penalties, and looked lost at times. It’s obvious the Cowboys FO is concerned based on things Schotty has said about opening up competition at LT and drafting T Drew Shelton in the 4th round this spring.

It’s not too late for TG to turn it around and meet his potential. Here are the areas where he must show major improvement in order to regain the confidence of the organization that he can be counted on:

• Durability- Guyton has played in 25 of 34 possible games so far in his short career. When Guyton arrived in 2024, although he was big, he was raw, lacking some strength and a lack of conditioning.

That can improve with better commitment on his part to getting stronger and in better physical shape. So far this off-season he has seemed more committed to being in the weight room and in better physical shape.

• Penalties - In his first two seasons, despite missing 9 games, Guyton has had 24 penalties in 25 games played. Ouch. His rookie year, he led the team in penalties with a whopping 18 penalties against him. Here is the breakdown of penalties against him in 2 yrs:
  • False starts : 9
  • Holding: 9
  • Illegal Formation: 3
  • Illegal block: 2
  • Illegal man downfield: 1

If Guyton can cut back on his penalties, especially the mental errors, he can become way more effective.

• Professional preparation - Occasionally, Guyton has looked lost or unprepared. LT is a a “island” position. Unlike Guards, Tackles don’t get a lot of help. So being prepared about protection packages, studying film on your opponents and having a solid commitment to being a complete professional football player is a MUST.

We’ve seen some positive signs this off-season. TG has been working out and learning from other players to improve his technique, being in better shape and overall just showing a stronger commitment to being a pro.

As Cowboys fans we all must hope that Tyler Guyton shows he was worth his first round selection and can at the very least be a competent NFL offensive linemen. I’m pulling for him. Because this maybe his last chance.

Do you think it was too big of a move for him going from RT in college to LT in the NFL ?

 

[Bobhaze]

Do you think it was too big of a move for him going from RT in college to LT in the NFL ?

That’s not an easy transition for sure. I think the Cowboys drafted him based mostly on potential more than accomplishment.

He had not had what I would call a “great” college career. His size, athleticism and overall upside was intriguing enough to make him a late first round project. Which is why he was not an immediate hit. We’re hoping year 3 is the magic elixir.

 

[blueblood70]

It’s no secret going into his third year as a #1 draft pick in 2024, Tyler Guyton needs to show some major improvement to be able to hold down the all important LT position.

LT is clearly one of the most important positions on the field. If you have no confidence your QB’s blind side is competently protected, your offense is vulnerable rather than a juggernaut.

Guyton’s first two years have been a mixed bag of uncertainty. He is certainly physically gifted for the LT position with arm length, athleticism and size. But he has been too often injured, had way too many penalties, and looked lost at times. It’s obvious the Cowboys FO is concerned based on things Schotty has said about opening up competition at LT and drafting T Drew Shelton in the 4th round this spring.

It’s not too late for TG to turn it around and meet his potential. Here are the areas where he must show major improvement in order to regain the confidence of the organization that he can be counted on:

• Durability- Guyton has played in 25 of 34 possible games so far in his short career. When Guyton arrived in 2024, although he was big, he was raw, lacking some strength and a lack of conditioning.

That can improve with better commitment on his part to getting stronger and in better physical shape. So far this off-season he has seemed more committed to being in the weight room and in better physical shape.

• Penalties - In his first two seasons, despite missing 9 games, Guyton has had 24 penalties in 25 games played. Ouch. His rookie year, he led the team in penalties with a whopping 18 penalties against him. Here is the breakdown of penalties against him in 2 yrs:
  • False starts : 9
  • Holding: 9
  • Illegal Formation: 3
  • Illegal block: 2
  • Illegal man downfield: 1

If Guyton can cut back on his penalties, especially the mental errors, he can become way more effective.

• Professional preparation - Occasionally, Guyton has looked lost or unprepared. LT is a a “island” position. Unlike Guards, Tackles don’t get a lot of help. So being prepared about protection packages, studying film on your opponents and having a solid commitment to being a complete professional football player is a MUST.

We’ve seen some positive signs this off-season. TG has been working out and learning from other players to improve his technique, being in better shape and overall just showing a stronger commitment to being a pro.

As Cowboys fans we all must hope that Tyler Guyton shows he was worth his first round selection and can at the very least be a competent NFL offensive linemen. I’m pulling for him. Because this maybe his last chance.

Here’s how I see it: in training camp, he should split snaps but still get the bulk of them, working alongside two other left tackles, probably the rookie, who will get some reps as well, and of course Nate Thomas.

I think most of his snaps should come during real scrimmages, the full 11-on-11s against the Rams and his own team.

In preseason, I’d like him to get about 60% of the snaps, ideally playing the entire first half of every game, so we can all evaluate him.

I don’t think any practice reports before game one will really help us or him; I want to see him in live action when it matters, when defenders are tackling, pushing, and forcing him to react.

That’s the only way we’ll know if he’s moved past his issues, both physical and mental, and can keep up with the speed of the game.

 

[kskboys]

It’s no secret going into his third year as a #1 draft pick in 2024, Tyler Guyton needs to show some major improvement to be able to hold down the all important LT position.

LT is clearly one of the most important positions on the field. If you have no confidence your QB’s blind side is competently protected, your offense is vulnerable rather than a juggernaut.

Guyton’s first two years have been a mixed bag of uncertainty. He is certainly physically gifted for the LT position with arm length, athleticism and size. But he has been too often injured, had way too many penalties, and looked lost at times. It’s obvious the Cowboys FO is concerned based on things Schotty has said about opening up competition at LT and drafting T Drew Shelton in the 4th round this spring.

It’s not too late for TG to turn it around and meet his potential. Here are the areas where he must show major improvement in order to regain the confidence of the organization that he can be counted on:

• Durability- Guyton has played in 25 of 34 possible games so far in his short career. When Guyton arrived in 2024, although he was big, he was raw, lacking some strength and a lack of conditioning.

That can improve with better commitment on his part to getting stronger and in better physical shape. So far this off-season he has seemed more committed to being in the weight room and in better physical shape.

• Penalties - In his first two seasons, despite missing 9 games, Guyton has had 24 penalties in 25 games played. Ouch. His rookie year, he led the team in penalties with a whopping 18 penalties against him. Here is the breakdown of penalties against him in 2 yrs:
  • False starts : 9
  • Holding: 9
  • Illegal Formation: 3
  • Illegal block: 2
  • Illegal man downfield: 1

If Guyton can cut back on his penalties, especially the mental errors, he can become way more effective.

• Professional preparation - Occasionally, Guyton has looked lost or unprepared. LT is a a “island” position. Unlike Guards, Tackles don’t get a lot of help. So being prepared about protection packages, studying film on your opponents and having a solid commitment to being a complete professional football player is a MUST.

We’ve seen some positive signs this off-season. TG has been working out and learning from other players to improve his technique, being in better shape and overall just showing a stronger commitment to being a pro.

As Cowboys fans we all must hope that Tyler Guyton shows he was worth his first round selection and can at the very least be a competent NFL offensive linemen. I’m pulling for him. Because this maybe his last chance.

I'm praying he comes around, as the outlook at OLT besides him is dismal. Maybe Shelton after a year of NFL weight training.

 

[kskboys]

Do you think it was too big of a move for him going from RT in college to LT in the NFL ?

Left handed QB, so he was the blindside protector. Simply has to change his hand usage an technique a bit.

Yes, it prolly delayed his development.

 

[DuncanIso]

That’s not an easy transition for sure. I think the Cowboys drafted him based mostly on potential more than accomplishment.

He had not had what I would call a “great” college career. His size, athleticism and overall upside was intriguing enough to make him a late first round project. Which is why he was not an immediate hit. We’re hoping year 3 is the magic elixir.

They should have drafted a LT in the 1st or 3rd rounds.

 

[75boyz]

Punch, Kick step and basic back pedal footwork, hand placement, understanding/recognizing functional anchoring and then executing.
Basic balance. Quit lunging.

THIS IS HIS 3RD FREAKIN' YEAR. I'll stop there before I get more pissed, lol.

Yep, I've watched him a couple of times(*sarcasm extreme) the last 3 years.
All those measured combine tests that are supposed to reflect him being elite at the above mentioned BASIC LT skills disappear after very few snaps or have done a no show on gameday now for 2 consecutive full seasons.

I cant even seem to locate 2 game flashes of consistent starter level play. Consistency does not exist.

And that's just his skill set deficiencies.
He can't stay healthy either so he either sucks when he is healthy or he is injured altogether. Not a winning hand for a supposed starting left tackle. He needs to be replaced NOW.

Good Luck Dak.

 

[Whyjerry]

NFL tackle is a really tough job. It takes talent, God given size, athleticism, toughness, hard work and intelligence. Guyton is missing some key traits so I don't see him working out.

 

[LonnieElam]

Broaddus tends to get down on a player and then just fills in the blanks with his own opinion.

Broaddus tries so hard to be the smartest guy in the room when he's just....dumb.

 

[Ironicalicon]

Two camps with Manyweather and hitting the weight room hard should give him a good chance to solidify himself. My money's on him.

 

[Whyjerry]

Broaddus tries so hard to be the smartest guy in the room when he's just....dumb.

I can't stand the guy. He is a total fraud.

 

[gtb1943]

I can't stand the guy. He is a total fraud.

Larry Lacewell and Bryan Broaddus were the first two BP got rid of when he came in for a reason

 

[big dog cowboy]

They should have drafted a LT in the 1st or 3rd rounds.

For what?

They did in the 4th in case you missed it.