The Specific Ways Tyler Guyton Must Show Improvement

[big dog cowboy]

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

But he is trying so hard!

 

[charron]

All the ways. But I always thought they did him a dis-service moving him to LT.

 

[Jarntt]

The biggest issue is his poor technique. He still lunges and gets off balance and takes himself out of position and allows the defender to go right around him way too often.

 

[Jarntt]

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

I just don't get why people put credence into what he says when he so clearly makes it up all too often. I get wanting to listen to everything Cowboys you can which is fine, but the guy is just horrible and people talk his opinion and act as if it has meaning when he proves over and over again it does not.

 

[Tangle_Foot]

GOTI = Game Over That's It
Playoff version

 

[DuncanIso]

For what?

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

Not the same player as Lomu or Trost.

 

[DuncanIso]

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?

A lot of us excited when Guyton was drafted. I got fooled.

Happened with Mazi too.

But then we get a good look at the player.

After 21 starts, he is what he is.

If we are lucky, we can get through the season without him getting Dak blindsided.

I think Stephen gets some blame for allowing this to go on.

Could have easily been fixed in the draft.

 

[75boyz]

A lot of us excited when Guyton was drafted. I got fooled.

Happened with Mazi too.

But then we get a good look at the player.

After 21 starts, he is what he is.

If we are lucky, we can get through the season without him getting Dak blindsided.

I like it when you just go straight raw in describing him.
"He can't block."

I always giggle in agreement with those posts.

 

[boysfanindc]

I need him to improve to just average.

 

[75boyz]

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.

Yep, exactly.

Not sure everyone here understands this but it's always good to read the genuine truth from someone here anyway, even if it's on very rare occasions.

 

[Gambit]

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.

Solid post. I do think youre not giving him enough credit here.

* After drafted he immediately in like 2 days moved to Dallas rented a townhouse and started working with Duke Manyweather

* Last year hired a nutrionist completely remade his body and ope ly talked about he had to learn how to be a professional football player, while again working with Duke in offseason

*This season hes worked with Tyler Smith and other top tackles in the league.

I dont think professional development is a weakness for him.

I think people forget he played 14 games at OK after switching from DL in HS to RT in college. Then got thrown in to flip sides.

 

[Acceptablename]

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.

Injuries, penalties strength

 

[HungryLion]

He needs to git gud

 

[Bigrandrn]

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.

It’s a legit question, especially after what we saw with Mazi Smith…..personality and drive are a major factor in if these guys get good, if they have the drive and the nasty to want to dominate, or just kind of go through the motions. One of the things I like about Booker is his mentality….the want to. Tyler seems a little more mellow. Will see how he looks this year…I want him to succeed, but does he want to…does he REALLY want to.

 

[big dog cowboy]

Not the same player as Lomu or Trost.

Both those players had a lower draft grade than Guyton.

 

[big dog cowboy]

If we are lucky, we can get through the season without him getting Dak blindsided.

Did Dak get blindsided last year with Guyton?

 

[Ironicalicon]

But he is trying so hard!

My God, does he ever! How does the saying go — "Just because you want it doesn't mean it can be!"?